Osteria del tempo perso In Ostuni

Lovely food, good service but a shame we couldn't get to eat in the cave as we didn't book soon enough

Beautiful restaurant located in the historic center of Ostuni. The food is excellent, traditional Apulian cuisine. The quality/price ratio is excellent. I will definitely be back!

Overall, it was a good time. It's not the best pasta in the world, but we ate well. The decor is cute, the location is pleasant, so it's a winner!

Our 2nd visit, 5 years after our 1st. The food remains superb. A delightful tuna tartare ( shown) and truly fantastic pasta, finished by the best lemon sorbet I have had. Service was quick. The wine list really good. Plus they now have a cocktail bar next door for a pre-dinner drink, which has some innovative cocktails; the Motel Milano was wonderful.

The dishes are excellent, the setting is great, even the dishes are nice and the desserts are incredible!

Excellent service in an unusual setting

I visited Osteria del Tempo Perso with high expectations based on its reputation and charming location in the heart of Ostuni. The ambiance of the restaurant is intimate and cozy, with a rustic cave-like interior that definitely adds to the Southern Italian charm. The food was good, though nothing particularly memorable. The beef tartare with truffle was the highlight of the meal—well-presented and flavorful. However, the lamb racks left much to be desired; they were under-seasoned and lacked depth. A touch more care in seasoning would have elevated the dish significantly. One major downside was the rushed pacing of the meal. I received a message insisting I arrive exactly on time, and from the moment I sat down, I felt hurried. The staff were attentive, but too eager—taking our order immediately upon arrival, bringing out the starters within two minutes, and delivering the mains the moment we finished the appetizers. There was no breathing room, and the whole dinner felt pressured and transactional rather than relaxed and enjoyable. In short: good food, great location, but the experience was rushed. With a more relaxed approach to service and attention to seasoning, this place could be fantastic.

Excellent dinner, a narrow space typical of Ostuni, and prices in line with the restaurant's standard.

Ottimo ristorante ad Ostuni, location molto bella, abbiamo preso antipasti caciocavallo grigliate e polpette di manzo molto buoni, poi orecchiette al ragù con braciole e strascinati alle cime di rapa, lo staff è molto professionale, ci siamo trovati molto bene.

Un posto incantevole, i viottoli per arrivarci sono deliziosi e questa osteria divisa in due ambienti è veramente bella. Abbiamo mangiato molto bene. Il carpaccio di gamberi rossi, burratina e caviale ottimo così come le strascinate con le cime di rapa. Super anche le crocchette con la menta, piccolo antipasto della casa. Ci torneremo sicuramente.