Operaprima - Ristorante Pizzeria In Ostuni

Everything was truly excellent; the menu is well thought out, with dishes that combine tradition and creativity, and the pizza, by far, is the best I've ever eaten. We'll be back with pleasure!

A fantastic place in Ostuni, cozy seating, beautiful view, friendly service, and above all, super delicious food, simply top notch. Operaprima❤️rs

Our favorite restaurant in Ostuni. Loved everything about it… food, service, views.

Very good service and very good food …in summer also a beautiful view

Decent food, lovely service, spectacular view.

Some very good pizzas, the staff very friendly and attentive, better to book

At the entrance of Ostuni’s historic centre, Operaprima is ideally placed for a long, relaxed lunch with sweeping views across the olive groves and the skyline. As it was quite windy that day, we chose to sit indoors, where the elegant dining room and warm, welcoming staff immediately set the tone for a celebratory meal with friends. For primi, we enjoyed purè di fave with cicoriella ripassata, orecchiette Senator Cappelli, tagliolino with red prawn tartare and pesto, and spaghetti Senator Cappelli ai frutti di mare. Everything was beautifully prepared — the only small misstep was a pesto that leaned a little salty. Our secondi ranged from seared salmon with mustard and honey sauce to sesame-crusted tuna, chicken cotoletta, and scorched calamaro. The portions were generous, presentation thoughtful, and the freshness of the ingredients clear. While the mango sauce paired with the tuna felt less convincing, the overall execution was excellent. Desserts proved a highlight. The team kindly wrote a birthday message on one plate, and each option — from the cheesecake to the semifreddo with figs and almonds (outstanding) and the salame al cioccolato with orange confit — was memorable. Operaprima is a strong choice for lunch in Ostuni: refined yet welcoming, with quality ingredients, attentive service, and a setting that lingers in the memory.

We had lunch for two with an appetizer, two excellent first courses and a mixed fried calamari and mixed seafood which could easily be shared between two people due to its abundance. I would say the quality/price ratio was fair even if the fried food alone could be improved.

We had a very enjoyable meal here. Full marks for the location. We booked a table outside and wow, what a view at night as the sun is setting. Sensational views. This place is a bit more expensive than we would normally pay but it was a special night for us so well worth it. They mainly lost a star because of the service. They did not do anything wrong, it just seemed from the manager when we made the booking to the wait staff they were all a bit lacking. Not rude in any way, but not the service we expected. We had much better service at other Ostuni restaurants. Maybe we just caught them on a bad night. But would I go here again. Yes!

Good choice today. Beautiful place, top-notch staff, all very friendly. The first courses were excellent and plentiful. I recommend this place. Fast service and average bill. Good value for money. Aurora was very good and very nice.