Saleblu In Monopoli

A charming place, a seaside restaurant, extremely elegant and high-end. We had two appetizers, two main courses, and a shared dessert, plus two glasses of wine. The two appetizers we chose were gurnard carpaccio with citrus extract and roasted mackerel with zucchini scapece. The two main courses were stuffed squid and cardoncelli mushroom "absolute," which is mushrooms in three textures. Finally, a "chamomile meadow." Everything was delicious, everything was undoubtedly prepared with dedication and passion. Everything was beautiful. However, nowadays it's really hard to find places that prioritize the quality of the product, but rather put it on the surface. The dishes we tried were basically "poor"—we're talking zucchini, mackerel, cardoncelli mushrooms; perhaps the most expensive was the cuttlefish. I paid 50 euros for each of these items, which isn't worth the product itself, but rather its preparation and everything that goes into a restaurant of this caliber. But, excuse the cruelty, I don't have to pay for this. I want to pay for the dish, and we're not talking about an expensive dish, because they didn't offer me white truffle on the menu. When I talk about appearance, I'm also talking about the initial show cooking, which was nice, yes, but customer service is another story. The service, if anything, needs improvement: I have the freedom to choose the wine by the glass, and if the sommelier wants to recommend it, he should open the bottle in front of my table, or at least keep it vacuum-packed. And I can accept a mistake like that in average restaurants, but not here, where, I repeat, the bill wasn't so "sweet."

As always at the Top in Puglia!!!!

In a magical and romantic atmosphere, it's a pleasure to be pampered by the attentive, knowledgeable, and discreet service of the dining room staff. Fresh food, interesting, original, and inspiring preparations. An experience I absolutely recommend!

Everything was absolutely fantastic! Great service, full professionalism, and excellent customer care. I highly recommend Saleblu – I will definitely come back!

A beautiful restaurant with a unique view and very attentive and friendly service. In my opinion, the food needs updating; they're trying to offer refined cuisine, but the result is unsatisfactory, especially considering the value for money. Either simplify the menu and focus on fresh ingredients, or elevate it with much higher quality.

A beautiful experience in a stunning location

Excellent cuisine and quality, a lovely place for a dinner by the sea

Spectacular location, practically immersed in the sea. Minimum spend of at least €95 per person, achieved by ordering two savory courses and a dessert. The raw fish platter carries a €25 surcharge. The dishes are good, but it feels like the location, which ultimately dominates the food, isn't the price. The final bill for two people with a bottle of wine is truly high; for the same amount, you could eat much better. The experience remains positive because the setting is almost unbeatable, but more can be done. P.S. If a wheelchair user books a table and the parking lot is gravel, reserve the spot closest to the restaurant and avoid having them walk 50 meters of gravel with considerable effort.

I think it's one of the most beautiful places we have in Puglia. Excellent service, from the welcome to the finale. A unique place to spend a lunch or a special evening, where you can relax with the reflections of the sea and a breathtaking sunset. I highly recommend this experience. See you soon 🥂

Attentive and friendly staff without that typical attitude of similar venues, which makes the dining experience more enjoyable. Delicious food and the location is simply spectacular. Our maitre Giuseppe was top notch.