Simplicity reigns supreme here, and that's why I love it. I felt right at home. Everything was delicious, and the ingredients were fresh and high-quality. I recommend their menu; appetizers and main courses, as pictured, were both delicious and delicious.
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Savino Fiorentino
                
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                        06 Ottobre 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                Trattoria La Bussola in Mola di Bari is a highly regarded restaurant, known for its distinctive atmosphere and fresh dishes.
The legendary Vittorio has made the restaurant known in the most remote corners of the planet 🌎
It's renowned as a seafood restaurant offering cuisine rooted in traditional seafood. The menu varies based on the catch of the day, ensuring the highest quality of the ingredients. Among the popular specialties are the excellent fried fish, grilled octopus, grilled fish, and the legendary red mullet!
A course to learn how to eat every type of fish, whether sea bass, red mullet, or sea bream, must be booked with our friend Leo.
The restaurant is located on Via Lamas, a short distance from the port of Mola di Bari, making it convenient for a stroll after your meal. The interior dining room is described as small but quaint, offering a welcoming atmosphere.
The service is courteous and helpful, thanks to our friend Francesco.
Chef Piero is one of a kind!
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Leo Volpicella
                
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                        28 Settembre 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                We dined at Ristorante La Bussola on a warm summer evening. The atmosphere is simple and spartan, but pleasant: the area is breezy and comfortable. I didn't get a chance to see the interior, but from the outside, the place looks tidy and welcoming.
We chose the €18 fixed menu, which is quite comprehensive and includes several fresh and tasty seafood appetizers. Perhaps I would have liked a few more appetizers, but overall, the menu was good and well-balanced. We accompanied our dinner with beers, water, and soft drinks: in total, we spent about €25 each.
Overall, a positive experience: the food is good, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the prices are fair. A simple restaurant worth a visit, especially on beautiful summer evenings.
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Vita Dimo
                
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                        19 Settembre 2025
                
                
                    8,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                A simple trattoria where you're completely welcome to eat at a wooden table with paper tablecloths and plastic cutlery. I was quite satisfied with the food. The restaurant offers a fixed menu for €18, which doesn't include drinks. I personally ordered appetizers, fried calamari and shrimp, and octopus. Then, fruit and sorbet. Worth a try and definitely one to return for.
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    NICOLA LEONETTI
                
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                        15 Settembre 2025
                
                
                    6,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                Excellent food with both fixed and non-fixed menus. Recommended.
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    gaetano Latilla
                
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                        14 Settembre 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                Sante is very kind but everyone is polite and kind and the food is of quality
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Annarita Santoruvo
                
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                        14 Settembre 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                The starters and main courses are delicious, and the owner is very kind.
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Domenico Losciale
                
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                        09 Settembre 2025
                
                
                    10,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                I thought it would be better from the reviews. The appetizer was sipped: 2 mussels is a joke. 2 squares of omelette in front of the port too. The fried fish and octopus were good, the service was ok, but if you want to leave the table full, turn the corner and look for something else.
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Ric Sanz
                
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                        05 Settembre 2025
                
                
                    6,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                Nothing to say...
Ate it properly
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Donato Pascalicchio
                
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                        02 Settembre 2025
                
                
                    8,0
                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
             
            
         
    
        
            
                Finally, a typical TRATTORIA in the truest sense of the word: no frills, gourmet fare, traditional dishes, outdoor seating, fast service, friendly staff, and fair prices. Congratulations!
            
            
                
            
            
                
                    Licia Di Bari
                
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                        02 Settembre 2025
                
                
                    10,0