Osteria Gia Sotto L'Arco In Carovigno

We had dinner with 3 people, one of whom only had a second course and the other two had a tasting menu of 4 dishes (starter, first course, second course, dessert). The tasting was non-existent, we asked for a fish-based one and we were presented with a first and second course with the same type of fish. The first was three ravioli, one of which had a large bone and was therefore inedible. The waiter apologized and firmly said that it would certainly never happen again... the second arrives and once again in a piece of fish there is an even more important bone than the first. …. We waited about half an hour for each course of dish (if not more) and we left the restaurant having spent €321 which became €300 for the bone of the first course we found and the courses were so small that we left with hungrier than when we entered…. The only positive thing: the environment! Oh I forgot €12 a glass of wine..

Elegant restaurant, impeccable service from the dining room staff and the selection of dishes proposed by the chef was a symphony of flavours. Absolutely recommended to everyone.

Everything was delicious, it's the second year we've been back. I remembered it being top but the dishes have changed and they are even better and more special now. One of the most beautiful and good restaurants in Ostuni, I absolutely recommend it if you want to spend a special evening eating unique delicacies.

Cena di coppia in una piacevole serata di giugno, una location meravigliosa curata in ogni dettaglio a livello di design. Dalla cucina si percepisce un amore unico e solo per il cibo e la scoperta di nuove sensazioni in diversi percorsi culinari , sia alla carta che nel menù degustazione. Veramente complimenti vivissimi alla chef per la passione e l’amore che mette nelle sue creazioni. Nettamente da migliorare invece il servizio in sala, che in un posto del genere conta quanto la cucina a mio parere; dal bicchiere sporco di rossetto, al cambio posate con annesso coltello sporco, e soprattutto alla poca attenzione che c’è stata nell’aggiornamento dei menù sia sul sito che nel ristorante; penso non sia ammissibile leggere dei piatti online che poi non trovi nel menu in carta. C’è stato purtroppo un errore in un ordine di un piatto,di un antipasto, scritto in un modo alla carta e portato in un altro,precisamente come descritto nel menù online. Il medesimo è stato poi offerto, ma penso che in un’unica serata le sviste allo stesso tavolo, siano state decisamente troppe. Da migliorare di gran lunga il servizio e dare la massima attenzione anche ai minimi dettagli,data la stella Michelin.

Beautiful 8 course tasting menu served on an amazing private balcony for lunch. Really enjoyed the local produce cookedby the chef.

Theo and his family are absolutely charming and made our experience for our family so memorable and delicious! It is not pretentious at all and the atmosphere is very elegant, but also very comfortable and inviting. The food is delicious and very beautiful! This is a lovely place to experience some elevated cuisine of the area!

Amazing good, service, ambience. Within the same family for multiple generations and for restaurant which has had a Michelin star for 24 years in row, it is very humble and inviting. Highly recommend Gia

1-star Michelin restaurant, worth the visit. Family-owned 🎉

Excellent restaurant that I recommend to anyone wanting to try a culinary experience. Excellent service and wonderful atmosphere. We took the 4-course tasting menu... everything was delicious including the wines. Compliments!!

Made a last minute reservation here during the off season, and I am so glad we did! This restaurant is such a gem- attentive service, delicious and creative food, and peaceful atmosphere (we sat in the balcony table overlooking the square and loved it, very romantic). We did the 6 course tasting menu and it was fantastic and also quite a bit of food- recommend going easy on the bread! Recommend the detour off the beaten path.