I migliori ristoranti di cucina cucina pugliese in Lecce

07/03/2026: For years now, La Farmacia dei Sani has been a gastronomic landmark in Salento. Well done. Well done. Well done.

17/02/2026: I think this restaurant is perfect! From the kindness of the owners, to the restaurant's location in the historic center, to the simple yet elegant dishes, carefully crafted pairings, and the drinks, wines, and spirits, all produced in-house. The price is right for the restaurant's offerings.

31/03/2026: Let's start with the wait staff and the owners, who were kind, professional, and made us feel right at home. The food was truly delicious and, above all, fresh. I recommend the menu because you can try both the house appetizer and one or two dishes of your choice at a price in line with the quality of the ingredients. It ends with a typical Salento amaro, a full belly, and a big smile. Highly recommended.

16/03/2026: Very good. Good pasta and good fish. Excellent service. I recommend it.

18/03/2026: Very good and excellent value for money

12/03/2026: The Japanese guidebook "Tsuchi no Arukikata" describes this restaurant as classic and elegant. It certainly lives up to that description, offering a relaxing dining experience. It also mentions that the staff offer pleasant service, but I found them to be less than friendly. The wine list is mostly on the expensive side, so it might be a good choice for those on a budget.

18/01/2026: If you're ever in Lecce, I highly recommend eating here! The ingredients are top-quality, the cuisine is refined and generous, and the service is impeccable. As an added bonus, the dining room is air-conditioned! Grazie mille

15/01/2026: Very good appetizers, first courses: the tortellini with mortadella and parmesan are an absolute must.

12/03/2026: Excellent service, delicious pesto pasta, come without hesitation, you will be well received!

23/01/2026: I went here with my boyfriend on New Year's Eve. There's no fixed New Year's Eve menu; we ordered what we liked from the menu and everything was delicious. The veal rolls with tomato sauce reminded me of Sunday lunches at my grandmother's. Celebrating New Year's Eve at 'Scante was like celebrating at home, thanks to the welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, the extremely kind and friendly staff, and the authentic flavors of our region. Highly recommended!

03/04/2026: Delicious traditional pasta from Lecce made with fresh ingredients. Super affordable too.

31/03/2026: I feel sorry for the chefs, because many of the food was good, but due to the rudeness of the staff, the food takes a back seat. First of all, they offered us to sit (despite having a reservation) at a small table next to the house and the entrance door. But how can they put a table there? Do people have to climb up on me to pay while I'm eating? When we asked for a table inside, the waiter called the other one and the other one said "yes, but they have to wait outside" as if we weren't there, but oh well, we waited outside, people leaving, no one coming in, 20/30 minutes and my companion came in to ask if they forgot about us, they took us to a table and we ordered, meanwhile the guy who was perhaps the owner (he was at the cash register) was smoking IQos while clearing the tables next to the people eating, my companion asked for mayonnaise and ketchup for his appetizer, and always the same guy brought them to him and said "are you at MC Donalds?" In short, everyone was very unprofessional and rude, except perhaps one younger boy. We felt extremely uncomfortable and wouldn't recommend anyone to go there.

26/09/2025: Calling it a restaurant is an understatement: it's simply beautiful and unexpected. You'd never expect the beauty and attention to detail I found on Tuesday evening in this sprawling establishment. The same attention to detail is evident in the food and service, which are excellent, excellent, excellent, if not excellent. It's a given that I'll be returning even though I'm 1,100 km away. Thank you and sincere compliments.

25/09/2025: After a year, I returned to this charming, historic restaurant, composed of many small rooms, but I was disappointed. The traditional Salento cuisine, once of a notable standard, has unfortunately declined in both quality and presentation. All the appetizers were mediocre, the first courses, including the maritati, were decent, and the guaccetto was exceptional. The desserts were good, and the recommended wine was mediocre. The service was friendly but confused and unprofessional. The price was high for the quality of the food.

11/04/2026: Good food, good service, good prices. It's a shame the orecchiette with meatballs had two meatballs in the sauce. When I go to Nonna's, I expect at least six.

11/04/2026: Try to book in advance to get a table in the main dining room on the ground floor, which is more charming than the upstairs room. The food was good, especially the mixed starters, including delicious melt-in-your-mouth eggplant. However, our pasta wasn't al dente, and there were few desserts on the menu. Overall, a good evening.