Specchia Sant'Oronzo In Polignano a mare

Lovely restaurant with amazing views. Food was good with promptnservice even with a large wedding event happening. Citronella candles to keep mozzies away. Would recommend, we booked a few hours before and were happily accommodated.

Beautiful location and delicious raw seafood. Really friendly and helpful staff.

One summer evening, my fiancée and I had the pleasure of dining at a restaurant in Specchia that stands out for its charming atmosphere and elegant location. The restaurant enjoys a prime location overlooking the famous bridge, a breathtaking view made even more evocative by the lights that adorn the outdoor area. It should be noted, however, that on the day of our visit, a private event was underway, which made the most scenic part of the restaurant—the famous arches overlooking the bridge—inaccessible. This is a significant detail, as it represents one of the location's strengths and, in my opinion, a significant drawback. We chose the tasting menu, an ideal introduction and a chance to explore the cuisine's diverse offerings. The menu included an entrée, appetizer, first course, second course, and dessert, and with an addition, we paired it with glasses of carefully selected wines. The entrée opened the dinner with a delightful surprise: a smashed breaded shrimp on a bed of salad. The dish was balanced, with a delicate yet bold flavor, blending crunch and softness in a harmonious whole. I was pleasantly surprised. The appetizer included yuzu-marinated salmon sashimi, Venere rice with cucumber and mango salad, and prawns with mint. The flavors were fresh and balanced, with an excellent interplay between the sweetness of the mango and the more savory note of the salmon. The quality of the salmon was noteworthy, very lean and delicate, although served in perhaps too small a quantity (only three slices). The Venere rice, intentionally light on flavor, complemented the fish perfectly. The prawns were tender and well-prepared, but it's worth noting the lack of cucumber on my plate, a detail that slightly affected the overall harmony. The first course, macaroni with yellow datterino tomatoes, julienned zucchini, shrimp tartare, and basil oil, was generously portioned and had a nice balance of flavors. Freshness and lightness dominated the dish, with shrimp once again taking center stage. Personally, I would have preferred the pasta to be cooked more al dente, but overall, the experience was pleasant. The second course featured pistachio-crusted tuna with rhubarb mayonnaise and a bouquet of vegetables. The quality of the ingredients was undeniable: the tuna literally melted in your mouth. However, the pistachios were rather inconspicuous, and the rhubarb sauce, as per the menu, was replaced with another, less distinctive sauce. Furthermore, the dish had an aftertaste reminiscent of egg—I mean, the ceramic plate itself. I didn't mention this to the dining room, lest the dish be taken away and wasted. I hate throwing food away, but it's still a detail that slightly impacted the overall experience. The meal concluded with a homemade dessert, a mimosa cake. While delicious, I found it a little out of step with the more refined style of the previous courses; a more thoughtful dessert would have made the finale more coherent with the entire tasting menu. The service was courteous and standard, with attentive and helpful staff. However, given the caliber of the restaurant, I would have expected each course to be described and explained at the table, a detail that would have made the experience more complete and immersive. The pairing glasses of wine accompanied the courses discreetly, but didn't leave a memorable impression. Some details, such as the small portions of certain dishes, the undeclared substitution of some preparations, However, it remains a place that deserves its 5 stars, with still room for improvement to transform an excellent experience into something truly unforgettable.

We went there for my birthday last night. I’ll give it that we didn’t make a reservation, so we weren’t expecting a great table, but they put us at the very last one, almost outside of the restaurant far from everything; just to learn at the end of our stay there were still plenty of table left empty in better spots. The waiting staff was really nice and tried to make our evening pleasant. The wine was great! Emozione! The food was not good: the octopus we ordered as a starter was chewy (probably already cooked and put into a microwave to be served warm) and the risotto was completely tasteless. The tuna tartar was ok and my brother was luckier and ordered the beef: really good (which guaranteed the 2 stars) Real shame for my 51th birthday.

Good food, excellent risotto, and delicious freshly caught fish. Good service, attentive but not intrusive. Very beautiful setting with a view of the Roman bridge.

A charming spot on Lama Monachile, with an outdoor garden for a quiet evening. I went again this year, but I think the food was better last year. Not that the food was bad, but the tuna tataki was overcooked and lacked the chopped pistachios as pictured on the website. The salmon lacked vegetables, but the black rice made up for it. The gnocchi with shrimp tartare was excellent. "Only cheap French oysters, not Gilardeau"—I don't understand the meaning of this phrase, but that's what they told me. In short, a lack of attention to detail that a place like this deserves!

This restaurant also organizes events and we were very lucky to have gone there the same evening as Nathan's first birthday, who delighted us with his drifts in his mini car and his unruly locks of hair. A little more serious, the tasting menu is really worth it for €45, it includes the cover, water and an amuse-bouche, a starter, a primi, a secondi and a dessert. The fish lacks a little flavor, which is a shame, but otherwise great, nothing to say and the setting is great.

I celebrated my 25th wedding anniversary. I found everything impeccable. The location was one of the most beautiful places in Polignano. The staff was incredibly kind, professional, and attentive to my every request, all to make the event unique and magical. The food needs no words of appreciation; you just have to taste it to understand how excellent and high-quality it is. I thank Miriana, Cosimo, the DJ, and everyone behind the scenes who made my event possible. Thank you. See you next time.

Abbiamo festeggiato un compleanno importante in questa location meravigliosa. Tanti complimenti allo chef che ha saputo soddisfare i gusti e le esigenze di tutti. Un grazie a tutto lo staff e al maitre che ci ha seguito tutta la serata rendendola veramente speciale.

Ho festeggiato la prima comunione di mio figlio, sono stata molto ma molto soddisfatta di tutto ,location da togliere il fiato,cibo di qualità, personale eccellente la direttrice molto brava. Posto super consigliato!