I've been frequenting this family-run restaurant for years, drawn by the excellent value for money that has always distinguished it. For me, it was the right place to introduce my guests to authentic local cuisine, a true guarantee of success.
Unfortunately, something has changed recently.
I've noticed a decline in variety, quality, and portions, especially regarding the appetizers, which were once their strong point. Some iconic dishes, such as fava beans and chicory, "scattariciati" tomatoes, pearl barley or farro, grilled mixed vegetables, and other delicious recipes have literally disappeared.
The eggplant meatballs now seem to be made more of mint-flavored bread than eggplant, the pecorino cheese cubes have been replaced by a bland primo sale, the potato croquettes are "bready," the bruschetta has shrunk and been stuffed with mayonnaise (!!!), and I could, alas, go on.
I understand the price increase due to the economic crisis, but if this is coupled with a deterioration in the offerings, I'm sorry, but the quality/price ratio is no longer sustainable.
I'm adding one star only in the hope that the quality of the past can be restored.
Best regards.
Alf Alf
.
16 Agosto 2025
6,0
Very kind, fantastic value for money, highly recommended
luca martina
.
09 Agosto 2025
10,0
A delightful discovery. The food is excellent and the staff is super friendly. Recommended.
Antonella
.
04 Agosto 2025
10,0
I may seem exaggerated, but in this place I ate the best meatballs and sauce I have ever tasted.
I'm serious.
The food is really delicious, everything, from the starters to the desserts.
Furthermore, the place is very quiet, the staff is very kind and if you want you can also order pizzas.
I hope to find myself in the province of Lecce again to be able to come back here.
5 well-deserved stars.
mattia castagno
.
07 Luglio 2025
10,0
Excellent cuisine from this Italian region of Puglia.
Very welcoming
Good value for money
Best restaurant in San Donato di Lecce
laurence P
.
09 Giugno 2025
10,0
Excellente cuisine de cette région italienne des Pouilles.
Très bon accueil
Bon rapport qualité prix
Meilleur restaurant de San Donato di Lecce
Laurence
.
09 Giugno 2025
10,0
Round of really good and varied appetizers. The bread and aubergine meatballs are delicious. Next time I'll try the pizza
Simona Rucco
.
03 Maggio 2025
8,0
Our land (Salento, the sun, the sea, the wind), rich in products grown in the open air where the preparation of excellent dishes
with the appetizers of the famous pittule, bruschetta and various salads, the cabbage one excellent and the countless appetizers and to finish the excellent freshly made dessert, a specialty of the house, a clean, welcoming and familiar place
SALVATORE
.
28 Marzo 2025
10,0