La Dolce Vita In Montesano salentino

I personally frequent it regularly for lunch. The location is fabulous. The owners are friendly and helpful, and you can also enjoy lunch by the pool.

We went to Puglia for vacation, eating at different places every day. This place was top-notch. Impeccable service and truly good pizza—in fact, delicious.

★★★★★ An unforgettable experience for our wedding! We chose this splendid restaurant for our wedding reception and couldn't have been happier. Everything was truly impeccable! The outdoor space where we dined was enchanting, meticulously designed, elegant, and extremely functional. A heartfelt thank you goes to Salvatore, the owner, who directed and orchestrated every moment of the dinner with impeccable skill and precision, making the entire event seamless and enjoyable. The dining room staff stood out for their professionalism, efficiency, and rare discretion, serving every table perfectly and always demonstrating great courtesy and helpfulness. The cuisine was simply exceptional: refined, exquisite, and beautifully presented dishes. Special praise goes to the raw fish dishes—very fresh, of the highest quality, and truly abundant! We also greatly appreciated the extraordinary attention given to guests with food allergies, who were treated with the utmost care, attention, and discretion. We felt pampered, just like at home, and the party was a complete success, leaving all our guests thrilled and full of compliments. The cake cutting by the pool, framed by fireworks, was magical and will forever remain in our hearts. A heartfelt thank you to Salvatore and his entire extraordinary team for making the most beautiful day of our lives a dream come true! Highly recommended!

★★★★★ A fairytale wedding! I was a guest at two friends' wedding at this stunning restaurant, which I hadn't yet discovered, and it was a wonderful discovery! The place is truly fairytale-like: I absolutely loved the beauty of the structure and the care with which the elegant and welcoming table setting had been arranged. But what truly won everyone over was the cuisine: the dishes served were simply exquisite! Special mention goes to the raw fish, of rare freshness (the oysters were literally still "breathing") and exceptional flavor, a true delight for those who love this type of food. Sincere compliments also to all the staff, always kind, qualified, and attentive to every detail throughout the reception. Highly recommended for both special events and for those seeking a high-end gastronomic experience!

We attended a wedding... what can I say? Wonderful!!! Everything was fabulous... the food was excellent and delicious. Impeccable service, meticulous in every detail, highly trained, friendly, and kind staff, a serene atmosphere and a magnificent location, every detail taken care of with passion and care... We definitely want to return for other occasions.

Dinner for two, what a better way to start the holidays! We booked through TheFork, and once we arrived we asked the guy for advice on what to order. What can I say? He was friendly and absolutely professional. As someone in the industry: excellent work. Fantastic food and even better prices! We'll be back.

Invited to celebrate a birthday, the place has a very welcoming atmosphere outside with a swimming pool and LED lights. Inside, however, there should be some adjustments, it seemed that some work had recently been finished. I will return perhaps next year to give all the entries 5 stars.

Decent experience, overall good food but small portions compared to the price

I chose this location to celebrate my 30th birthday in the middle of summer, on July 4, 2026. I started looking for the venue in January because I wanted to have dinner by the pool and use it for a swim after dinner, and then I stumbled upon this wonderful restaurant. I went to speak in person and was greeted by Salvatore, the owner. He was immediately available. We agreed on the date for my birthday celebration several months in advance, and over the following months we stayed in touch to finalize the details of the organization and food. On the birthday day, everything was perfect; Salvatore had the venue and pool set up exactly as we'd agreed. We had the entire pool area reserved for us, with a long table for 35 people, a bar area, and a DJ I could freely choose. That evening, there were several waiters at our disposal, including a manager with whom I could speak directly with for any needs. The entire dinner was perfectly timed, the courses came out at the right time, and the waiters communicated with the kitchen in real time through headsets in a very professional manner. After dinner, we even took a dip in the pool to round off the evening in style. All the guests complimented the venue and the food. Regarding the latter, everything was top-quality, from the fresh cured meats and cheeses to the fried foods, to the first course of orecchiette with sausage and arugula ragù. I highly recommend this location, whether for a dinner with family or friends, or for celebrating an important event poolside. Furthermore, the venue is very large, offering an indoor option in case the weather wasn't ideal on the day of the event. In fact, Salvatore would have reserved an entire indoor room for us if the weather hadn't allowed a poolside dinner. In conclusion, this location is perfect.

We chose this location to celebrate Our Mattia's first birthday. It's a shame there are only 5 stars because we could have given it so much more... the pool area with wet bar, lounge chairs, and garden... Salvatore and his team were born to do this job, helpful, professional, and ready to please us in everything. This made this day magnificent. We were also completely satisfied with the dinner. See you soon 😉