La locanda del riccio In Fasano

30/12/2025: From the moment you step inside, you are made to feel at home. Gianni, Ida, Laura and the rest of the team are warm and attentive hosts who are always happy to explain the specialities with genuine passion. Everything here is a delight. The espresso and cappuccino are exceptional, the ice cream is superb, and the hot chocolate is rich and comforting, prepared in tempting variations such as amaretto, dark chocolate, white chocolate, or chocolate with almonds. The pastries are outstanding, especially the pasticciotti filled with pistachio or chocolate, a true taste of Puglia. I visited Brindisi at Christmas and could not resist taking home their mandorlaccio, a rare and traditional almond dessert made according to an artisanal recipe using only local ingredients. Only a small number of pasticcerie in Puglia still prepare it this way, and it truly shows. For quality, authenticity and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, this is a place you will want to return to and happily recommend to others.

28/12/2025: A tray of almond pastries, nothing short of extraordinary, were delivered to me in Vittorio Veneto (TV) by a friend of Apulian origins, and they were enough to eat them all in one bite... Compliments to all the staff... Lucio