Vecchia Cantina In Tuglie

Overall, a positive experience, especially since we know the owners and the atmosphere is always welcoming. We had reserved a table for four, but at the last minute someone turned us down. We were given no problem, which is absolutely appreciated, and we still got a table for four despite sitting three. The assigned table, however, was in a rather small room, made even more crowded by the presence of a large table next to us. I understand that on certain evenings it's difficult to manage space, but perhaps a different table layout (smaller tables in intimate rooms and larger groups in larger rooms) could make the experience even more comfortable. In any case, the staff couldn't have done much more at that time. As for the food, we started with a decent appetizer of cured meats and cheeses: this time, I expected something more than on other occasions. There was only one type of cheese available, whereas in the past the selection was more varied; the cured meats were the classic appetizers. The taralli, both the traditional ones and the special raisin ones, were excellent, along with the homemade pizza dough breadsticks, truly excellent. Among the main courses, the horse veal with stewed onions was very good, tender and flavorful. The tagliolini with porcini mushrooms and shrimp tartare was good, but the truffle indicated on the dish was missing. Furthermore, the shrimp tartare, which should have been on the bottom according to the description, was served on top and in rather small quantities: nothing serious, but a noticeable detail. The daily menu (like the tripe) was interesting, but unfortunately it was sold out; however, the kindness of the owner and waiter deserves credit, who were very helpful in finding a solution. For dessert, we were served a separate menu, which was much appreciated, although several desserts were off-menu and not listed spontaneously: I only discovered them by asking. I tried the three-chocolate mousse and the berry cheesecake, both truly delicious. The final bill was around €73: a fair and reasonable value. Overall, a pleasant evening, with a few details that could be improved, but Osteria Vecchia Cantina remains a reliable choice and definitely worth a visit.

A very nice place; in the morning it's a restaurant and in the evening it's also a pizzeria. The food is spectacular; the ingredients are fresh and of good quality. The waiters are kind and welcoming, so the service is excellent. The prices are low for what they offer. I recommend it if you want to spend a nice day or evening with friends, eating well and enjoying it.

The food is good, the pizza is very good, but it's a bit too chaotic at least on Saturday nights, but I don't know about the other days.

Everything was excellent. I'll be back because the food is truly worth it. All the dishes were excellent. Congratulations!

Congratulations on everything, a place in constant evolution!!!!

Family dinners and dinners with friends. The pizza is delicious, and the value is fair and actually exceeds expectations. The dishes are beautifully presented. The off-menu items are tempting. Despite being often crowded, the place manages to ensure maximum privacy, and the atmosphere is that of a typical osteria. The desserts are delicious and exceed all expectations. Amaro Monteprino at the end of the meal is a must.

Warm and welcoming atmosphere, soft lighting that's finally not in the diners' faces, rustic, spartan yet comfortable and intimate setting, tasty, well-cooked, and beautifully plated dishes. Wide selection of typical meat and seafood dishes, attentive, fast, friendly, and professional service. In short, everything was excellent. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommended for adults and children alike.

Typical Salento dishes, located in a small hamlet of Sannicola, just steps from Gallipoli. Excellent value for money.

What can I say? Simply a fantastic place, excellent pizzas (we only had pizza and I'll base this review on that), very little wait time, and everything is taken care of down to the smallest detail. The pizzas taste amazing, I'm not a big pizza fan, actually, but I loved this one. In my opinion, the autumn pizza is the best, I highly recommend it. The staff is kind and friendly, excellent at putting customers on good terms, and the prices are fair and even affordable in my opinion. I'll definitely be back ♡

The setting is architecturally beautiful, just like it used to be, except you can't breathe. Seven of us had lunch here on a fairly hot day, and unfortunately, we had to leave after a while because the air was too hot. There's no music, so the place is very quiet. The service needs updating because they tell you the daily menu by word of mouth, and you don't have time to remember all the dishes and their individual ingredients, and you don't even know the prices. The same goes for the wines... there's no list with the selection and prices. The food is good, but in my opinion (I come from a family of restaurateurs), the dishes lack character. They lack that extra kick, that explosion of flavors that makes you say, "Wow, I ate something incredible, I'll be back for X dish." If you like delicate flavors, though, it's a good osteria, and the prices are reasonable. I recommend the desserts, probably prepared by someone else who studied pastry making; they're truly exceptional. This place has potential to grow if the chef is willing to push the envelope a little.