I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Puglia

07/09/2025: What can I say? Rudeness is everywhere in this place. The cashier and clerks are rude and incompetent, the food is raw, the pizza is double and tasteless, and there's no toppings. At least the manners aren't there either. The tables are dirty and greasy, the only positive thing you find in front of the Co-op checkout, but nothing else.

22/08/2025: A riot of sweet and savory finally!!!!

08/09/2025: Everything was perfect, the utmost politeness and kindness, impeccable service, far from the unbearable hubbub of some of the squares in the historic center of MESAGNE. You can eat excellent delicacies in company and relax in carefree conversations with friends and family, without any improvised restaurateur ruining your eardrums with bass and contrasting vibrations that have nothing to do with the cultural context of the natural location, which thus becomes a violence, and you also have to pay significant amounts for poor food. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE LOCATION OF PIZZERIA GIUSY. BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND EQUALLY PLEASANT OUTSIDE

23/08/2025: Very good pizza and impeccable service

12/10/2025: Entering here is like diving into the beating heart of Bari's tradition. The soul of the place is undoubtedly the owner: welcoming, genuine, and full of warmth. Her genuine style and passion for her work are evident in both her manner and tone! The atmosphere is simple and familiar. Don't expect frills and be prepared to wait a bit—but it's absolutely worth it! The orecchiette with turnip greens are a tribute to Apulian cuisine, and the brasciola with tomato sauce is an embrace of authentic flavors. Finish your meal with a homemade, highly recommended, "sporcamuss" dessert!

11/10/2025: We booked as early as 9:00 AM, with the proviso that we could have the rice, potato, and mussel tiella. When we arrived at 1:30 AM, they told us the tiella was sold out. Considering that we wouldn't have found room at other restaurants, we decided to stay and choose something else. We waited over half an hour for the entrees, and when we asked, they ignored us, pretending not to hear. The service was poor, with "pissed off" faces. Not even a euro was deducted from the bill for the mix-up.

04/10/2025: This location is kept neater and cleaner than the one on Via Trani. Of all the staff, my compliments go to Claudio, who is exceptional! Claudio is helpful, friendly, *PATIENT*, attentive, and you can tell he loves his job and interacting with the public! Well done and thank you!

25/09/2025: Hi, I'm a regular customer. I go to the MC on Via Foggia at least once a week, but lately I've been having a very bad time. I always order the MC chicken. I often find it tough and raw, you can see the chicken with pink pieces (blood). I went to ask for the reason. They told me that the cooking is done by the machine. How should it be cooked? The machine turns off automatically, that everything is calculated based on the cooking time. But in the end, we are the ones who eat the sandwich. If we see this type of undercooking, there must be a reason. After this response, my family and I will never set foot in there again. By the way, I didn't want another sandwich. But I'm trying to understand why this happens so often. I don't know if it happens to you too. Thanks, have a nice day.

22/10/2025: We found the restaurant by chance but were very pleased with it. Informal but pleasant atmosphere. Friendly staff. Recommended.

22/10/2025: This old Bari restaurant is near the castle. Inside, the ceilings are barrel-vaulted and the furnishings are wooden. The cuisine is traditional Bari, with a variety of appetizers and traditional first courses. Everything is excellently cooked and the portions are generous. Fast service and friendly staff are also available. The prices are truly affordable.

08/09/2025: Courtesy, quality of desserts and excellent aperitif.

02/09/2025: Poor quality products. The croissants taste and feel like an Amazon package. They're terrible.

11/09/2025: Very good pizza. Normal wait time. Friendly staff.

28/08/2025: Of the three pizzas, 2 were doughy and 1 was stone dry. Nothing gluten free except a vegetable salad.

29/09/2025: Home cooking, friendly staff, very popular place, ideal for a family lunch.

27/09/2025: We ate all fish and it was all good. Appetizer, first course, and fried food were €35. Then there was the only flaw with the digestif and drinks, which increased the price by €5 because each person was supposed to have a drink and we ordered something extra (and I'm talking about Coke, not wine). He could have done without increasing the price; I don't think it would have made much of a difference.

30/03/2025: Friday night always top... nice place... Nice atmosphere and always nice music... always recommended

29/09/2025: Me and my partner were staying in Puglia for a week from the 19th of September, staying one night near Polignano a Mare, 3 nights in Ostuni, and 3 nights here in Castro - we were most excited about this hotel as our friend recommended it to us. Starting off positively, the hotel grounds were beautiful and the location idyllic. The staff were all so lovely, kind, and personable. We were left a little disappointed by the service however. When we arrived we were told someone would fetch our bags from the car and bring them to our room, and after waiting over an hour we ended up having to get them ourselves. We were also told there’s a WhatsApp number to text food/drink orders to from the pool (it looked like the pool bar was closed so maybe why) but when we asked another member of staff for this number they were confused and said they’ve never heard of that before. Having to order food and drink from the pool felt like a mission, climbing up all the steps to then wait at the bar or reception which was mostly unstaffed - then waiting over an hour and a half for lunch and a drink. Not really ideal sadly. I’m sure this was mostly because we visited slightly out of season but I feel like the service should remain the same regardless. We got the standard double room and it was very, very basic. There wasn’t WiFi and when we asked at reception they gave us our own WiFi box which was strange and should’ve been told upon checking in. I’d also recommend adding tea/coffee making facilites to the rooms, there were also only six hangers in the wardrobe and no draws to put the rest of our clothes. I think a lot of updating would make this place a haven. Dinner was (in our opinion) overly expensive for the small portions we had, so we left feeling hungry and decided to eat at surrounding restaurants for the rest of the trip. Onto more positives - breakfast was a big highlight, such a feast! Although does finish early (10 am) so wouldn’t recommend a lie in. And the views from the terrace at breakfast were just divine. The pool was the most tranquil place to relax, we did go to visit the private beach but it was a bit choppy and cold for us this time of year! The hotel also had tennis courts we didn’t have time to use, and a movie theatre outside but not sure how that works as nothing was ever playing? Again, the staff were truly lovely, I hope to come back again and have a better experience with the service and maybe book a better room.

24/09/2025: The location of the resort is truly unique – directly on the cliffs with stunning sea views from many areas, whether from the breakfast terrace or the pool. The friendliness of the staff is also noteworthy; minor issues were resolved immediately. We were less impressed with the suite we booked: The furnishings are quite basic, lacking storage space and comfortable seating, and the patio furniture appears basic. The air conditioning also didn't work reliably and was a bit difficult to operate. Overall, this gives the impression that the resort is in need of renovation and modernization in some areas. All in all, however, the great location outweighs any drawbacks, so the stay will remain a positive memory.

22/06/2025: We waited 2 hours to eat 2 appetizers, very slow service, really small table near the kitchen where they were coming out in front and behind, highly not recommended

14/06/2025: Very good pizza and appetizers. Simple but pleasant place. Friendly staff. Average waiting times.

14/07/2025: Credo sia il ristorante più bello della città. Non si può non notarlo, parola d’ordine: eleganza ! Il personale è impeccabile, professionale e competente. Il cibo è superlativo. Da avere l’indecisione della scelta. Lo consiglio vivamente.

29/06/2025: Uno dei ristoranti più buoni di Porto Cesareo con una vista mozzafiato sul porto e isola dei Conigli. Cibo di alta qualità ottimo è l’insalata di polpo, gnocchetti di scampi e vongole e orecchiette di pesto di basilico. Molto buona anche la qualità e prezzo.

18/08/2025: Staff unfriendly and unattentive, the pizza is okay.

16/08/2025: Excellent pizza by the slice and fried foods.

10/10/2025: Friendly staff, well-planted exterior, and spacious, clean but unattractive room... Very noisy hotel, echoing in the common areas... Breakfast could be better for a 4-star hotel.

26/09/2025: Very pleasant hotel, attentive and caring staff, well-kept and clean rooms, very welcoming and good quality restaurant, exceptional setting, very beautiful swimming pool, greenery. We highly recommend.