18/01/2026: A welcoming restaurant nestled in the heart of the charming village of Specchia. Excellent pizzas with unusual and appealing combinations of ingredients.
08/01/2026: Spicchi d’Arte is a pizzeria that has built a strong presence in the area over the years, with multiple locations in Specchia, Gagliano del Capo, and Tricase. I personally visited the Specchia location on New Year's Eve, and overall the experience was good, although there were some areas that could be improved.
I'll start with the location, which certainly deserves a very positive review: the place is truly beautiful, meticulously maintained, and a pleasure to be in. The atmosphere is elegant and modern, ideal for both an evening with friends and a more relaxed dinner. The only negative, unfortunately, was the temperature inside: it was quite cold, and considering it was a winter evening, and New Year's Eve at that, this somewhat affected the overall comfort.
Precisely because it was New Year's Eve, I expected something more in terms of organization and atmosphere. Even something simple would have been enough to make the evening more special. Instead, there was no real dedicated initiative, and we made it all the way to midnight without any particular moments of engagement. Only at the last minute was the Canale 5 countdown broadcast, which was appreciated, but could have been better organized and given a little more advance notice.
As for the food, we ordered about 15 pizzas, for a total of €311. Price-wise, considering the quantity and overall quality, it's reasonable. The pizzas are good, and the dough, especially the Neapolitan one, is well-made. I ordered a specchiudda, which was really good overall; the only thing that made me turn up my nose was the burrata, which seemed too cold right out of the refrigerator. This is a detail that can bother many people and which I think should be addressed more carefully.
We also ordered more classic pizzas, like the Margherita with Neapolitan dough, and more elaborate ones, like the one with burrata and bresaola. The fries were also good, although the latter were a bit too oily.
The service was quite slow, but considering the time of year, the large crowd, and the special evening, that's understandable. However, along with the temperature of the place, it contributed to making the experience a little less welcoming than I expected, especially given the special occasion.
In conclusion, I give Spicchi d'Arte 4 stars because the quality is there, the place is beautiful, and it has great potential. With a little more attention to hospitality, special event planning, and small details about the food, it could easily take a further leap in quality. This pizzeria is still worth a try and has room for improvement.
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