Messapia Wine Bar In Lecce

For those who love eating "like grandma used to eat," Good, tasty dishes, excellent pasta. Very friendly staff and owner.

What can I say... a truly incredible sensory and human experience! If you're looking for a place where quality and hospitality blend seamlessly, then you absolutely must try this restaurant in the heart of Lecce. From the moment you enter, you can sense the love that Franco and his sisters put into their work. The atmosphere is warm and refined, a true gem that frames exceptional dishes. The menu is a symphony of flavors, with a jaw-dropping selection of meat and fish. Each dish is a work of art, prepared with the freshest ingredients and with a craftsmanship that is evident from the first bite. The service is impeccable: attentive, thoughtful, and never intrusive. Franco's advice and the sisters' sweetness make you feel right at home. It's more than just a dinner, but a true indulgence that leaves you wanting to return as soon as possible. Special praise for the attention to detail and the passion that shines through in every gesture. Congratulations, we'll be back very soon!

So while the drinks are great (inexpensive and very good), the culinary level needs to be reviewed. Don't expect great cuisine, it did the job but nothing more :) I invite you to have a drink and then eat elsewhere! Ps: good service and very friendly staff

Located in Lecce's historic center, this restaurant serves traditional cuisine. The space is pleasant, especially the outdoor terrace in the heart of the historic center. The menu features typical options such as orecchiette pasta, burrata, and meatballs. The food is good, and the portions are reasonable. Good wines and cocktails are on the drinks menu. The service is friendly and attentive. Prices are average for the city.

A nice place in the middle of old city of Lecce, the seafood pasta was delicious and the waiters very polite and helpful. A large variety of beers.

The orecchiette and turnip tops were delicious, but above all, the staff was truly friendly. We arrived at midnight and were greeted with smiles throughout the service, with witty banter that enlivened the dinner.

Restaurant in the center of Lecce. Large and spacious square, excellent food. We ordered local cheeses and two plates of orecchiette with meatballs and buffalo mozzarella, both excellent. Very kind and friendly staff. Recommended

Fast food, bad, tasteless. The zucchini flowers are actually breaded, in a lot of flour, a thick crust. The porchetta is hard and hard to chew, the tagliatelle is… boiled or looks like boiled meat, they all have fries from a bag, the beer is a bit drunk. Otherwise, very good location and very kind and attentive staff. The owner is always there and he really needs to do something with the kitchen…

Great experience! Super friendly server with good advice. Be careful, the portions are generous; you won't reach dessert if you order a starter.

Excellent value for money, the aperitif is average but offers a good selection. We ordered a charcuterie and cheese platter, a fried food, and a generous serving of chips for three or four people. €76, including drinks and cover charge, is reasonable given the location and the mass tourism that surrounds us. Very professional and friendly staff, and you can bring kids, as we did. I'll be back.