Ristorante L'Antico Arco In Ceglie messapica

Everything was perfect!!! Excellent, stellar food!!! Definitely fresh and handmade orecchiette!!! Highly recommended, 10 out of 10

A beautiful, characteristic place in the center of Ceglie; reservations recommended. There's a long wait for your order; good quality local food. Recommended.

Lovely find on a rainy evening when nothing else was open yet. We saw lights on and a woman (presumably the owner) sweeping rainwater away from the doorway. We asked her if they were open and she relied “Dieci minuti”. Then she gestured us to come in and wait inside out of the rain. The place was warm and homey, and we were politely greeted by the busboy, who brought us water, wine and some homemade taralli to munch on. At 7 o’clock, opening time, the waiter (presumably the son) took our order and the food arrived promptly thereafter. Our appetizers, meatballs and Caprese salad were generous and delicious. Two pasta dishes, both also yummy and well portioned, followed along with some sautéed chicory and a mixed salad. We were stuffed, and my partner wasn’t feeling well, so we skipped dessert. They offered us complementary Limoncello. When I politely refused, stating that we had to leave and I asked for directions back to where we parked the car. The waiter poured me a cup of limoncello to go. He then walked us to practically where we parked. Such a warm and inviting experience on top of great food and very reasonable prices. This is hospitality…And I should add, earlier when I was trying to figure out the parking meter, a local resident assisted me, and since I didn’t have any coins, he paid for my parking!

We spent a Sunday with friends at this trattoria... Abundant, excellent food...with kind and helpful staff, thanks to Domenico, his wife, and all the employees.

Excellent food, very kind staff! Everything was great!

A very charming place in the historic center of Ceglie Messapica, with tables set on a terrace framed by trees. To start, the typical appetizers were decidedly delicious and authentic. The meatballs in tomato sauce and the fried bread ones were delicious. The capocollo was delicious. We tried two first courses: orecchiette (handmade by the owner) in tomato sauce with braciole, and tortelli stuffed with burrata in tomato sauce. The meat was very good, especially the typical local bombette. Unfortunately, my mixed grill didn't arrive, probably due to a mistake. Even though I later canceled the order, it arrived later, but at this point it was returned. Fair prices and friendly staff.

An excellent restaurant, great atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food. What more could you want? Affordable prices, and here you get it all.

Everything good, excellent service, quiet place

Cena di famiglia ed una esperienza davvero positiva. Location molto suggestiva, piatti tipici, servizio cortese. Un posto assolutamente consigliato. Recensione positiva sotto ogni punto di vista.

Durante una settimana di vacanza in zona ci siamo recati per due sere consecutive in questo locale dietro suggerimento di alcuni amici di Ostuni. Location gradevole, gestita in modo impeccabile da una famiglia del posto. Antipasti superlativi, pasta fatta in casa da urlo e vini sinceri. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Sarà tappa fissa dei nostri futuri viaggi pugliesi…