I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Puglia

06/04/2026: A place immersed in nature, a large room, satisfying staff, cuisine studied in the smallest details. I recommend going there to spend a relaxing day. Compliments to the owners.

25/01/2026: Discovered by chance through an invitation to spend New Year's Eve lunch, it was truly a discovery of a place where everything is meticulously curated, elegant for its kind, with excellent service, knowledgeable and helpful staff, and top-quality food and wine. It's impossible to say which dish was the best because, having tried a little bit of everything from everyone, I found every dish well-prepared, beautifully presented, and delicious, despite being at a table with a large group. What can I say? I'll be back as soon as possible, even outside of any celebration.

01/04/2026: Amazing dinner and wine pairing. I just wanted a nice wine with tea, and it ended up being the best meal of the holiday. I'll be back. Thank you.

04/01/2026: What could be better than buying a new book and then settling into the attached bar with a spritz, tea, or coffee? A great selection of drinks and the perfect place to relax — especially if your partner likes to spend a little more time browsing the bookshelves. A calm, inviting spot that makes the whole experience even more enjoyable.

28/09/2025: Delicious food, fresh and we'll presented. Decent prices. Had a great dinner

21/09/2025: Excellent dinner, fresh fish... friendly staff and impeccable service... more than good value for money... highly recommended!!!!

07/04/2026: An experience to be repeated for the quality of the food, the prices and the courtesy and efficiency of the waiters

28/02/2026: We were visiting some dear friends. They made reservations at La Cueva restaurant, thinking they could order à la carte. When making the reservation, they weren't informed that there would be a set menu that evening. This "oversight" wasn't very pleasant, but the pleasure of sharing an evening with those friends made us tolerate the idea of ​​having to eat what had been prepared and not what we wanted. The quality of the food and its preparation were appreciated. The service was also satisfactory, although more than once the wait staff couldn't describe the ingredients in the dishes they were serving. The sore point: the dessert. None of the group liked it.

02/02/2026: Very high quality, congratulations.

07/01/2026: Aside from the price (€80 per person), the negative thing that most influenced this review was the waiter's response to the request for a discount. He said, "The discount at the supermarket." There are many ways to respond, and in a crowded place, a loud response like that wouldn't even be given in a dive... the food was good, but for that price, I'd prefer something else. P.S. After the review, I was contacted by the owner who made some strange allusions to our status. I hope he doesn't do that to everyone who goes and has a bad experience... I'm reposting the previously flagged and obscured review.

21/04/2026: Such a lucky find, I came across this gem while wondering through the back streets. It's position is excellent, quiet rustic streets, real southern Italy. The food however is even better. With a nod to local favourites the chef just elevates and some more. Service was quick but not rushed, friendly and so helpful. This is my new place to stop between Brindisi airport and my holiday home.

21/04/2026: Had a great meal and friendly service!

13/04/2026: We had two coffees and were charged two euros for service. It's the first time in my life I've been charged table service just for sitting down to drink a coffee. And we didn't even get the cheapest one. And, truth be told, it gets worse: on the menu, table service costs 50 cents. The owner's indignant expression (because we weren't tourists and dared to take a table in his bar) when he asked us to pay spoke volumes; he let off steam by charging us double the cover charge. Apparently, he hasn't learned how to treat locals.

12/04/2026: An excellent bar well located on the street and after a walk or shopping in the nearby shops the right place to stop

20/03/2026: Great restaurant that's open even in the off-season. Beautiful view directly overlooking the bay, especially at sunset. Food is served from 6:30 pm, including wood-fired pizza. So it's perfect for people like us who don't want to eat at 8 pm. They also offer takeaway pizza, which is some of the best, by the way! 3 minutes by bike from the campsite.

02/03/2026: If you're looking for a place where both your palate and your eyes are pampered equally, the Al Tramonto restaurant in Vieste is a must-visit, even for lunch!

14/09/2025: We had the great pleasure of dining at La Rillo—and it was a truly exceptional experience. The food was excellent, carefully prepared and full of authentic flavors. The service was extremely friendly, attentive, and thoughtful, making us feel welcome from the start. The ambiance also won us over: the small restaurant is tastefully decorated and creates a very welcoming atmosphere, where you immediately feel at ease and can enjoy your meal in complete relaxation. For us, it was one of the best dining experiences we've had in Puglia so far—highly recommended!

11/09/2025: Wow - simply incredible. Great vibes and the best food I’ve tasted in a LONG time. Thank you so much!!!

06/04/2026: The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, the food is excellent, the authentic flavors of family-run Mediterranean cuisine, and the portions are generous. It's a real joy to return!

12/01/2026: The place is a bit small. The portions are good and generous. The staff is friendly and helpful. The prices aren't exactly "trattoria" prices, but overall, it's a good place.

23/04/2026: It's always a pleasure to return here where we've been welcomed so warmly. I also have fond memories of this restaurant.

14/04/2026: The location is tastefully decorated, clean, and welcoming. The tables are perhaps spaced slightly apart. The dishes and entrees are very good, with top-quality ingredients. The fish is incredibly fresh and authentic. The wine selection is also excellent. The dining room is a little noisy, but overall, a very positive experience.

02/03/2026: The quality is top-notch, the venue elegant and very intimate. The service matches the quality of the dishes. I recommend asking the friendly and knowledgeable wait staff for advice. The photo shows one of the dishes offered. Highly recommended

21/02/2026: Our dinner was marvelous. The service was gracious and attentive. We ate ala carte because neither of us thought we could eat a full tasting menu. We ultimately ordered two starters; a main and dessert. And of course wine. We were pleasantly surprised by the chef's "welcome" offerings four amazing bites each with a unique taste. Our first starter was an oyster Gelato topped with cavier and two small crepes shaped like oyster shells. It was delicious. Our second starter was a a warm broth with small burrata filled ravioli in a lite tomato broth. Very tasty. The main was crusted lamb chops with vegetables. The lamb was perfectly done and the herb crust enhanced the flavor of each bite. The dessert was chocolate mouse with a shot of a lo al liquor. All in all a great dining experience. Highly recommend.

23/09/2025: I went there for lunch the last weekend of August with my partner, a beautiful and welcoming location, we decided to have lunch by ordering an appetizer from the seafood house which included three dishes in one course and then a linguine with scampi or rather scampi with a bottle of water and a glass of wine, all for the modest sum of 150 euros. The appetizer was mediocre and easily found in any restaurant here in Bari for a price that would not have exceeded even half of what we paid. The first course was an excellent linguine with sauce but there was barely any smell of scampi, a shame because the place is very beautiful and with an adequate price on the menu it could have done much better.

21/09/2025: Great beach and excellent restaurant with fresh fish.

28/09/2025: Very nice little Italian restaurant, not touristy. Friendly host.

25/09/2025: Food and service were excellent

10/04/2026: A disappointing restaurant of truly low quality, with our fish dishes dry and missing key ingredients, and no bread served. The wine we selected was unavailable, and we were advised to double the price. The service was non-existent. This place is not worth a visit, and not recommended due to the poor quality of the food we received.

10/04/2026: I had booked Bacaro & Zio for my birthday based on the reviews. Sadly, this restaurant disappointed in every aspect except one. The service was inattentive and disengaged throughout my whole birthday dinner with the gratuity bread not given to us and we had to ask for the basics (salt and pepper) with eyes being rolled at our request. In terms of the food, the highlight was the homemade French fries which were perfectly salted and delicious. My salmon was overcooked and dry and wasn’t served with lemon (and this was obvious when the lady next to me received massive lemon wedges). Dessert became the incredible gelato a short 3minute walk away. Thankfully we decided to celebrate my birthday the following night and the restaurant (also booked on The Fork) was incredible and received a 10/10.