Osteria degli Spiriti In Lecce

The atmosphere is relaxed. The wine is expensive.

This was my first time at this restaurant for dinner, and I brought some friends and locals to this simple, historic, but charming and comfortable place. We ordered a sampling of various appetizers, typical of southern Puglia, the traditional home-style cuisine of Salento, from octopus with burrata to burrata with sardines, and other appetizers, all delicious, flavorful, and very inviting. Then we had a first course of orecchiette and a type of pasta similar to elongated trofie with mini meatballs in tomato sauce—an excellent dish for connoisseurs of Puglian cuisine. Then we had a puree of broad beans with chicory. We drank a very good Puglian rosé wine. The restaurant has an excellent large cellar of local and national wines. The young staff who served us was very knowledgeable and courteous. Highly recommended for connoisseurs of the cuisine of this wonderful Italy, in every region the true richness of this nation. Congratulations!

Elegant setting, soft and relaxing atmosphere Friendly and professional service from the owners, Piero and GianMarco. The quality of the food, prepared with top-quality ingredients, is exceptional.

Simplicity in the dishes. But that simplicity that seems banal is what you eat well. Excellent service, excellent dishes.

An elegant yet warm and welcoming restaurant. Gianmarco is an excellent, highly knowledgeable host. There were 8 of us (a long-lost reunion with friends). The service was impeccable, and the food was truly well-cooked, using top-quality ingredients. The restaurant's real gem is the wine cellar! The wine list is truly excellent! We'll definitely be back! So far, it's my favorite restaurant in central Lecce.

Very nice and elegant place, well-prepared meat and fish dishes. Recommended!

One our favorite higher end restaurants. Ideal for special occasions. My wife took me there recently for my birthday and the food was outstanding. Sometimes it’s difficult to get a reservation because they don’t have online reservation system.

An experience that goes beyond a simple dinner: at Osteria degli Antichi Spiriti, you can breathe in the authentic Salento, made of aromas, memories, and flavors that seem to come straight from grandma's kitchen. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, meticulously crafted without being artificial: you feel like you're entering a place where tradition isn't just told, but lived. The service is impeccable. As soon as we arrived, they offered us a taste of Salento focaccia: soft, fragrant, identical to the one my grandmother used to make. An unexpected emotion. The food is extraordinary: dishes rooted in the local area, quality ingredients, and a cuisine that manages to enhance tradition without distorting it. Authentic flavors. Highly recommended for those seeking the true taste of Salento and a lasting welcome. The meat is exceptional! Rating: 10 with honors. We will definitely be back.

Excellent food, friendly service, but truly exorbitant prices. Eight diners ordered tagliolini with white truffle, which cost a total of €880. Thirteen of us spent a total of €1,495 (discounted from the original price). What a shame.

We stumbled upon this place by chance, drawn in by the beautiful sign. Well, we were right to go in because we ate some delicious pizzas. The place is very quiet, well-kept, and the staff are helpful. The garden, on a late October evening, is enchanting, framed by citrus trees. I would gladly return.