Santa Monaca In Gallipoli

07/01/2025: We were there for New Year's Eve and thought we would treat ourselves. The menu cost €110 per person without drinks. With wine and water we paid almost €300. The entire menu was nicely presented but the taste was quite bland. There were no taste explosions or surprises. Except for the oyster ice cream, we returned it after one spoonful. The service was nice and friendly, but apart from the restaurant manager, none of the waiters were trained. The waiters wanted to serve us several times even though I or my partner weren't finished yet and placed our cutlery accordingly. I was also surprised that there were no decorations or special midnight dishes on New Year's Eve. Not even a glass of champagne. Since we found out about this at the start of the meal, we left at 11.30 to watch the fireworks. Unfortunately for us it was a disappointment.

15/10/2024: Premise: this review takes into consideration the normal standards for a restaurant recommended by the Micheline guide. Starting from the environment, we would like to specify that although it was well looked after, we were expecting something more "intimate" or in any case reserved: a slightly awkward entrance, very close tables and despite the fact that we were a couple they set us up side by side and not in front. The bathroom is also very small. As for the menu, which is also not paper but only digital, we recommend the à la carte menu. Overall good and well-prepared dishes, with affordable prices that compensate for the various shortcomings compared to the standards. Service, very warm and friendly, different from the usual service you usually expect.