Trattoria Iolanda In Tricase

Everything was very good. A wonderful little place, a renovated old trattoria. We opted for an appetizer of sweet and sour pickled vegetables and mixed grilled meats. A typical house dessert with custard. Highly recommended. We'll return when we're in the area. Average price.

A historic and typical Salento restaurant, where you can rediscover traditional flavors, with traditional appetizers (pittule) accompanied by fantastic pickled vegetables. We tried the "Pezzetti di Cavallo" (Horse Pieces), which were definitely delicious and tender. I didn't particularly like the plating, nor the piece itself. It almost tasted like "pasticciato" (stuffed meat). To me, the piece is more like a stew served in a bowl... but they were definitely good. The best thing we ate was this dish called Papalina... I absolutely recommend it; I loved it, even though I'm not a fan of vegetables, let alone cooked ones. The only downside was the chocolate salami. They were slices of salami so frozen they couldn't even be eaten with a fork, and they were overly sweet... I didn't like it.

Excellent local cuisine with quality ingredients and authentic flavors. Highly recommended.

A truly authentic Salento trattoria

Authentic, excellent food. Friendly staff. Quick service. Beautiful and well-maintained setting, truly authentic atmosphere.

The best of Salento tradition 👌🏽

Fantastic trattoria serving exquisite Salento specialties, prepared with true mastery. I highly recommend it! I'll be back!

A historic and authentic trattoria in the village of Lucugnano (near Tricase) since 1970, it's famous for its authentic Salento cuisine, featuring fresh homemade pasta, grilled meats, and traditional flavors rooted in the region. It's a popular choice for its authenticity, local ingredients, and family atmosphere, along with Salento wine and delightfully homey traditional dishes. However, some reviews report variations in service or prices, so it can be a very pleasant but rustic experience.

Trattoria Iolanda is a haven for authentic Salento home-style cuisine, run with passion by the Iolanda family since 1970. The atmosphere is warm and genuine, with traditional dishes prepared with fresh ingredients, homemade pasta, and authentic flavors reminiscent of the food of yesteryear. From orecchiette with turnip greens to croquettes and pittule, to roulades and grilled meats, every dish is rich in flavor and tradition. The selection of local wines that accompany your dinner is also excellent. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the overall experience is perfect for a relaxing and delicious dinner. Highly recommended for those who want to savor the authentic Salento!

Historic trattoria with home-made food, high prices for a trattoria, but the fresh food doesn't make you feel bad.