Lemi In Tricase

In addition to the magnificently furnished venue, the refined and varied menu adds to its beauty. The dishes are primarily fish-based. Finally, it's worth trying the chef's gins. I highly recommend it.

Highly recommended, good value for money. Must try.

In my opinion, it's the best seafood restaurant in Salento! The dishes have very strong flavors, so be aware that you won't find the usual seafood dishes, but much, much more! Compliments to Chef Ippazio and his entire crew! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars for everything!

Highly recommended if you're in the area. It's an experience you shouldn't miss.

The restaurant is tastefully decorated. The food is technically perfect. All the flavors of the ingredients are perfectly balanced. The combinations in the dishes are very well-chosen. I emphasize the high-quality ingredients.

I was expecting an "experience," but I was disappointed. The starter crostini with chicory, anchovies, and tomato emulsion was sublime. Then came the disappointment... we sat down at 9:00 and already four dishes, including appetizers and fish main courses, were sold out... we settled for fish and chips. The ingredients were good but I wasn't thrilled with the beef and anchovy tartare. I expected it to be a surprise. The maritati with mussels and cream of beans was excellent but lacked flair, the spaghetti with clams was good but unimpressive, and the tuna scallop with lemon was too lemony but the tuna was very fresh. The ingredients were excellent, the location was more of an experience than the dishes, and the staff was friendly but unprepared to handle our disappointment. Side note: walking through the kitchen to the courtyard was original but unsanitary.

Bar Lemì - Cozze e Gin is what happens when someone takes a classic seafood trattoria, gives it a gentle modern polish, and adds just the right amount of gin. The new location is beautifully redone - the kind of place where you’re not sure if you’re supposed to eat or just nod appreciatively at the lighting fixtures. Very contemporary, very clean, very “let’s open a bottle and order everything with tentacles.” 🐙 The menu is fish-focused (big surprise, given the name) but doesn’t just play the hits, there’s a nice mix of local and creative without getting too fancy. You won’t need a translator, a sommelier, or a second mortgage. The staff? Genuinely lovely. The kind of people who smile like they actually mean it - rare and deeply appreciated. And yes, the gin flows. Pair your cozze with a cocktail and pretend you’re making healthy life choices. Highly recommend if you like seafood, don’t mind a little modern flair, and appreciate being treated like a human instead of a table number. 🐟🍸

Creativity and dedication reign supreme there. Compliments to all the staff.