Pizzeria Desideria In Bari

19/09/2025: Expensive restaurant not worth the hype. Unfortunately, our night ended with being asked to tip on top of learning about a “coperta” charge (5euro per person) being added to our check. This was a first for this charge and being asked for a tip on our trip to Italy. Some dishes were amazing, however our octopus was overcooked. We thought that the patio area lacked character. Just a standard white table cloth experience. We did eat at night when it was dark, I’m sure the views from the patio during the day are gorgeous. Overall, good food but high price for what you get (~30euro entrees). There are more affordable and more delicious options in town (~15euro entrees). The end of the meal experience really left a sour taste. We hope that management will remove this practice from their serving team for the sake of future guests.

19/09/2025: Beautiful setting. Octopus rubbery, tasteless salad with iceberg lettuce, very good raw seafood selection and grilled fish. Service pushy for extra tip.