Trattoria Rosticceria Cenzino In Altamura

Welcoming place, excellent local dishes, highly recommended

In the heart of the ancient village of Altamura, there is a precious place that encapsulates the history of Puglia's food and wine tradition, and in particular the "AltaMurgiana" region. Typical and authentic dishes are served and explained with expert care. We were welcomed with great warmth and "pampered" from the appetizers to the homemade desserts. Each dish, prepared with love, expresses all the experience and infinite passion of Mr. Peppino and his wife Irene. Dining at CENZINO is not only a delicious experience, but also a cultural one. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

If you're looking for the true soul of Altamura, you have to come to Cenzino. Calling it just a rotisserie would be an understatement: it's a place where the local food and wine tradition is celebrated in every detail. The meat is simply divine, carefully selected and cooked to perfection (you can taste the quality of the ingredients in every bite), accompanied by traditional appetizers that taste like home and authenticity. But the real added value is Peppino. An exceptional host, a person of rare courtesy and culture who doesn't just serve you, but also guides you. He passionately explained the origins of what we had on our plates, topping the dinner with fascinating historical anecdotes about Altamura. The atmosphere is refined, warm, and welcoming, perfect for enjoying a special evening. A complete experience that I recommend to anyone who wants to eat divinely and feel welcomed like family. We'll definitely be back!

We thought there were four of us for dinner. It was expensive for what it offers, but definitely good. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience if you're passing through Altamura! There are many more tourists than locals, in our opinion. We're tourists ourselves. There's no menu with prices; you have to trust the owner/waiter, which is fine, but to be fair, we would have preferred a paper menu with the prices. All in all, a decent culinary experience.

Cenzino is much more than a restaurant: it's a journey through the region, guided by the passion and voice of its owner. At lunch, the experience transforms into a true tasting of local delicacies, where each product arrives at the table with a story to tell. The dishes, prepared with authentic and seasonal ingredients, showcase the local flavors without masking them, leaving room for quality and tradition. But what makes Cenzino truly special is the story that accompanies each bite: the owner enthusiastically explains the etymology of the product names, their origins, and their profound connection to local history and culture. This ongoing dialogue creates an intimate and engaging atmosphere, where the customer is not just a spectator, but an active participant in the experience. Lunch thus becomes a moment of discovery, where taste and knowledge harmoniously intertwine. You leave Cenzino not only satisfied, but also enriched, with the feeling of having truly discovered a region through its flavors and stories. An ideal place for those who love to eat well and, at the same time, understand what's on their plate.

Very welcoming restaurant...good, very home-made food

Let's start with the assumption that I'm always in this area for work but I'd never been here. A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY! I entered the little restaurant and was immediately greeted by the waiter, who seated us and handed the floor to Mr. Peppino. The menu was listed in such detail that I still remember it. Everything was incredibly delicious... the freshest dishes I'd ever eaten anywhere in the world because they were handmade and featured everything the Murgia region has to offer this month! Something not to be underestimated: even though the place was almost full, we didn't wait more than 10 minutes for the appetizers to arrive (or cardoncelli mushrooms, I dreamed about them the next day)! The roast lamb that rounds it all off (I also tried my colleague's tagliata 😂) melted in my mouth! I RECOMMEND IT TO YOU; IN FACT, ALL 5 of us recommend it.

Family dinner, warm and relaxed atmosphere. Everything was excellent, from appetizers to dessert, including the exquisite grilled meats. We followed their advice, and we were right. I highly recommend it.

We've known and frequented this rotisserie for many years, ever since the legendary Donatina was behind the stove. Time has passed, but the experience remains the same. The grilled meat is excellent, in the typical Altamura tradition. The cleanliness and attention to detail in the service still make the difference! 😀 Recommended.

Everything was delicious, with typical ingredients and reasonable prices. The lasagna was delicious, and the recommended antipasti were tasty and traditional. We'll definitely be back to try the roast beef! The only suggestion is to air out the place a bit more.