Locanda Calieri In Leverano

Very quiet atmosphere, all the dishes are delicious and well-prepared, and the staff is excellent, very kind and very helpful and attentive to everything.... I highly recommend it to everyone....

Locanda Calieri is one of those discoveries that stays in your heart. Nestled in the quiet countryside, surrounded by centuries-old olive trees that seem to hold ancient stories, it offers a unique atmosphere: elegant yet authentic, where the scents of nature blend with those of freshly prepared dishes. The real gem, however, is the owner: professional, attentive, always smiling, and capable of welcoming each guest like a longtime friend. With a rare naturalness, she creates the perfect balance between family warmth and impeccable service. The menu is a journey through Apulian and Mediterranean flavors: fresh seafood appetizers, handmade pasta dishes topped with seasonal ingredients, expertly cooked fish main courses, and tender meats. Every detail, from the exquisite table linens to the background music, contributes to making the experience memorable. It's the perfect place for a romantic dinner, a family lunch, or a special evening with friends. An oasis of flavor and hospitality where you'll always want to return.

I've been to this inn and I must say it was a truly pleasant experience. The restaurant is elegant yet welcoming, an atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease. The dishes are delicious and plentiful, a cuisine that satisfies both the palate and the appetite. Special thanks go to Paola, whose professionalism, kindness, and attentive service ensured impeccable service. She's always available for discussion, attentive to every detail, and ready to make every guest feel welcome. All the other staff were also friendly and helpful, but Paola in particular deserves a special mention. Overall, a very positive experience: a place I'll return to and highly recommend!

We had a divine dinner one evening in August, friendly staff and a beautiful place, I recommend it!

Beautiful place where you can enjoy excellent food. The owner is always kind and attentive to detail, good service.

Good quality dishes, in a beautiful location. Service was a bit distracted and slow as the number of guests increased. Overall, a good choice for dining in the area.

I was looking for a restaurant with local dishes and ingredients that wasn't a tourist trap, a restaurant frequented by locals. At Locanda Calieri, we found all of this and more. The sagne ncannulate with seafood and crab sauce is one of those dishes that blends past and present. The frittino misto has the best meatballs I've tasted so far in Salento, not to mention that surprising touch of saffron in the rice balls. The portions are just right, verging on generous, as is traditional in Salento. We ordered two appetizers, a side of grilled vegetables, four first courses, a rosé, two bottles of water, four desserts, and four digestifs, and we spent €40 each. Truly reasonable. I recommend the cod croquettes and the sagne. Ask for the dessert of the day—they're homemade by the chef—and the peach strudel was delicious. It's a very relaxing atmosphere, especially in the summer when dining outside. The background music is a bit '90s. Our experience with the service was truly excellent. Paola and the rest of the staff were extremely attentive and quick. Highly recommended!

Fantastic place, excellent service, welcoming and kind staff and owner. The food was really good, with generous portions. Very affordable. Highly recommended.

A beautiful ambience with delicious food and super friendly service.

Abbiamo festeggiato la laurea di nostro figlio in questo locale e siamo rimasti estremamente soddisfatti. L'atmosfera è incantevole, la cucina dello chef è un trionfo di sapori presentati con cura, e il personale di sala è stato gentilissimo e professionale, facendoci sentire coccolati. Consigliatissimo per eventi speciali o per una cena di alta qualità. Torneremo sicuramente!