Pasticceria De Leo In Lecce

01/08/2025: Eleven years ago, I sat at a table in this very restaurant. Today, the soul of the place is intact. You can feel it the moment you walk in: no gimmicks, no pretense. Just people who care about food and the people they’re feeding. Dinner was a kind of quiet sitting with the sister of the owner. The pittule came first: golden, airy, octopus, and teasing you that they are not playing around. And then the tuna carpaccio….no words….so fresh. Course after course, I was surprised, not by flashy techniques, but by how deeply good it all was. It was food that made you feel something. This wasn’t just a meal. It was memory, nostalgia, generosity. A reminder that some places don’t fade. Some places get it right and keep getting it right. If I could give advice to La Regina: Don’t change a thing.

01/08/2025: An unforgettable dinner, everything fresh, pure, and cooked with love. A truly extraordinary culinary experience. We ate exceptional seafood, from calamari to tuna; every dish was perfect. But what struck us most was Chef Regina's passion and mastery. The fries... incredible. Even when you're full, you try one and immediately know they're special. Crispy, flavorful, it's as if Regina always uses fresh oil. You can taste the quality, you can taste the love. The tuna carpaccio was another masterpiece: incredibly fresh, delicate, impeccably served. Every dish is meticulously prepared and meticulously crafted. Chef Regina, wow. A true artist. Her cuisine is sincere, refined, and profoundly authentic. And a huge compliment also to the manager Federico, always present, attentive, and welcoming. You can tell the entire team works with passion and harmony. A hidden gem we recommend to everyone and will definitely return to!