Santa Monaca In Gallipoli

Highly recommended. Excellent food, refined yet generous dishes, and spectacular rosé wine. The location with a sea view is superb. Special mention goes to all the staff, the young people are very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. We'll be back.

We ate there on a Sunday last summer. I don't want to make a comment that embarrasses the hard work of the staff and the management of the restaurant/facility, but rather offer constructive criticism. The first problem that arose that evening was the wait for our dishes to arrive after ordering, which took about 90 minutes—definitely too long. The establishment's (understandable) excuse was the presence of only one stove/hob and the presence of so many customers. Excusable up to a point, in the sense that you're in the center of Gallipoli, where it's always busy in the summer, so a solution would have to be found by adding a stove or reducing the number of customers. To justify the wait, however, at the end of the dinner, my group was offered a couple of rounds of amari, which was appreciated. Otherwise, the food was reasonably good, in line (for my taste) with that of other restaurants in the city. The only complaint was that the fried fish seemed decidedly salty. The price is average for the area, though the bitters are a bit pricey (about €4 if memory serves), but otherwise it's okay, especially considering the restaurant's sea views. The road isn't too much of a bother, personally. I'd definitely go back and give it a second chance.

Simply delicious, every dish exquisite and made with fresh ingredients. We had five different starters and they were all really good. The staff is very kind.

The hospitality, food, and value for money are top notch. Highly recommended!

A nice place to visit even outside of high season. The staff are friendly and unobtrusive, the atmosphere is welcoming inside, and the outdoor terrace offers a sea view. The cuisine is attentive, as is the service. It's nice to eat somewhere where you can enjoy good food and something different from the usual. The quality/price ratio is excellent. We'll be back.

We had a fantastic meal and the service was excellent. The fish was very fresh and delicious. Highly recommended!

It's definitely one of my favorite places. Impeccable service, delicious food, and quality seafood. Top staff... The location is also fantastic, with a sea view. I would go back a thousand times. There aren't any negatives, because the quality/price ratio is also good...

A sensational experience. Late December. We got the last table on the terrace. Super friendly, warm, and humorous service. Excellent food. The grilled swordfish was especially delicious. What a perfect experience!

Bellissimo locale e ragazza in sala gentilissima e disponibile anche al nostro ritardo per colpa del parcheggio introvabile nella zona. Menù vario, cibo ottimo, e la grappa alle 5 erbe assolutamente da provare!

Esperienza eccezionale, ottima location, impiattamento delle portate inpeccabile, pesce freschissimo, contaminazioni di gusti e profumi suggestive e accattivanti. Una prelibatezza! Personale gentile e disponibile, prezzo onesto. Consigliatissimo!