La Dolce Vita In Monopoli

We had the pacchero with seafood and it was the best thing we had in Monopoli. Its served in a terracotta bowl with pizza dough on top. They cut it open in front of you to release the stream. The smell instantly makes your mouth water. Its a light stew and the seafood and pasta are cooked perfectly. The sauce is out of this world. Come hungry if you want to try. Absolutely amazing!

Surprisingly nice restaurant in terms of style and interior. Delicious food. Service was friendly and attentive.

Even from the outside, you know this is Monopoli's go-to restaurant. In the heart of the historic center, a terrace welcomes you, along with a refined, family-friendly atmosphere, serving expertly prepared Apulian dishes and specialties. The fava bean purée (lightened with potatoes) and chicory is a masterpiece of simplicity that captivates, while the terracotta paccheri with mussels, cuttlefish, calamari, and other seafood in a spicy tomato sauce are a feast for the eyes and palate. Raw and cooked fish, first and second courses of seafood and meat: each course showcases tradition with flavor, respect, and quality. Practical yet attentive service, a charming location, and unforgettable flavors. We've forgotten about the sudden downpour, but the beautiful evening, the purée, chicory, and raw seafood—and the paccheri—have not.

Beautiful place in Piazza Garibaldi. The waiters were very friendly, especially with our little daughter. The tuna and swordfish were delicious. We paired them with glasses of wine. For dessert, we had the chocolate salami. Lovely atmosphere and service. I recommend going outside if the night permits.

I don’t understand some of the negative reviews – my experience was completely different. The food was excellent and the wine was absolutely delicious. We had the seafood pasta and the portion of seafood was really generous, the pasta itself very tasty. The elegant interior makes it a perfect place for dinner. Highly recommended!

A great restaurant in a prime location in a city waiting to be discovered. The quality of the food exceeds expectations.

The location in the small square is excellent, with music and color, and the first courses are good quality, served in a covered earthenware dish with bread dough. The service is slow, with plenty of room for improvement, and the prices are high, considering the location and the time of year.

I had the Tuna in Tarallo Crust and a glass of wine for a quick dinner as I had a train to catch. The tuna was served on top of a basil potato cream and 2 slices of burratina which was very creamy. The slices of cucumber and caramelized red onions on top went perfect with the dish. The tuna was cooked as it should be (rare). Definitely recommend and I intend to go back again.

Excellent food, friendly staff, ready to satisfy your needs...

best in the area, spacious , fresh , waiting time is reasonable, the food is top!