I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Lecce

20/11/2025: The pasta was cold and hard for my taste.

09/11/2025: We had an amazing lunch here.. my wife had pasta and I ate a steak (not a favorite fan of seafood), and everything was delicious.. the city, the atmosphere, and this restaurant are all related.. great place, fair prices.. definitely worth it

15/03/2026: Excellent breakfast, friendly staff

30/12/2025: Excellent food; we tried both the puccia and the Apulian focaccia, which were truly delicious. Cute and well-kept place, recommended.

01/02/2026: Nice place, a few meters from the center, spectacular cuisine, 0 km food, tasty and affordable.

15/12/2025: A nice and welcoming place. Friendly and courteous staff. The food is delicious, especially the orecchiette with pumpkin cream, truffle, and crispy capocollo. Good value.

14/03/2026: The restaurant is well-kept, especially in the training area, and clean, even down to the bathroom. It has a small entrance hall with 78 tables, and then there's the upper section, which we couldn't visit because there were no seats. The restaurant is located on the seafront, so the view is very nice. We have a very limited menu with very few dishes, as they focus on choosing the freshest fish for their dishes, whether first or second courses. Although it might be very tempting, considering that a simple plate with two seafood dishes costs €25, imagine how much a fish dish made with fish chosen at the counter could cost. I understand that quality comes at a price, as does service, but paying €25 for 80g of pasta is really too much. The food menu didn't include any appetizers, and it was also made up of two sheets of paper. The wine list, however, was different, consisting of perhaps ten sheets of paper with wines. The cheapest wine was €25. Furthermore, while the waiters' service was impeccable, truly kind and attentive, not only am I not happy that I ended up paying €38 for a first course and two glasses of wine, but the worst part is, as you can see from the photos, that the plates are chipped, which definitely doesn't create a sense of atmosphere. To pay €25 for two spaghetti, I'd at least want the gold plate instead of the chipped one from the sideboard. I'd focus more on lowering costs and, above all, creating first courses to offer people, without them having to rack their brains trying to figure out what to make online with the catch of the day. I think it's very important to advise people who aren't familiar with fish or even go to a restaurant to avoid worrying about what to eat. They could offer specials of the day that might perhaps entice people to order a different first or second course, but leaving the menu open with the catch of the day seems a bit too much to me. The fact is, the quality, though poor for €25, was good. Obviously, I won't be returning. It's not about money, it's about waste and excess.

11/03/2026: Lunch with friends. I'll start by saying that the occasion was a birthday party, and it was held in the upper room overlooking the sea, accessible via a somewhat steep staircase, but equipped with a safety rope. The atmosphere is informal, decorated in a nautical style, and features a large dining room with an open-plan oven and bakery. The fish and shellfish menu is excellent. Service is fast, friendly, and attentive to guests' needs. Good value. A wonderful experience, definitely worth repeating! P.S.: You can purchase freshly baked bread from the excellent baker.

07/02/2026: Located in a beautiful piazza overlooking the sea, we ordered an antipasti platter, a puccia, and a toasted sandwich. Everything was delicious. There's a wide variety of options for an aperitif. Friendly staff.

19/11/2025: What can I say....stop by, friendliness and friendliness, excellent ROCK music🥰 goodbye MARGHERITA

14/02/2026: Very nice, pleasant place. Excellent pizza.

14/02/2026: Very good pizzas yes, but Valentina's friendliness is unmatched

01/10/2025: One of the best restaurants in the province of Lecce. I've known it for many years, and every time I go, it's always a surprise. It's one of the few that satisfies me in every way. Excellent food, excellent service, and a stunning location.

23/09/2025: I really don't like leaving negative reviews. In fact I never do (truly I'm not just saying this) because I know the effect they can have an a business. However I think people should get a glimpse of the restaurant before coming here to spend a ton of money for subpar quality food. How can you be a in a region with an absolute surplus of olive oil and have food this bland at exorbiant prices. I don't think there was a grain of salt on any dish. It's also criminal to call an appetizer red prawns then get 4 pieces of the tail of a prawn that is barely bigger than a finger nail. I would have also rather been spared the "mixed greens" under my octopus as it was just that. Mixed green with nothing on them and majority of the leaves were rotten. Also a lobster pasta dish in which it requires you to crack your own lobster with your hands? Trying to make food into something "artistic" is the downfall of dining. Put something on the late that is worth eating and priced fairly. 45 minutes between starters and mains is a no for me as well. Rest assured this is an honest review....sadly

06/11/2025: It's always nice to return to Red Moon when I'm in Salento. It's a must-visit if you want to enjoy good pizza and other delicacies. The staff is always friendly and kind. The atmosphere is quiet and welcoming. For me, it's a guarantee.

24/09/2025: Amazing place! The burgers and paninis were delicious and full of flavor. The atmosphere is super cozy with a great vibe, and the warm welcome from the staff made the experience even better. Plus, having cats around makes it such a unique and fun spot. Definitely recommend!

27/12/2025: This restaurant celebrates Salento and seafood cuisine with the freshest ingredients and carefully crafted dishes, from homemade pasta to seafood-based first and second courses, paired with local wines in a welcoming and refined atmosphere typical of Puglia's culinary tradition. The experience is often praised for the quality of the food and the freshness of the catch, the warm atmosphere, and friendly service, ideal for a special dinner or a family evening. Some reviews note that quality can vary slightly, and reservations are recommended during busy periods.

08/12/2025: We booked a table for a family celebration. The food was fresh, with generous portions and short wait times. The food was tasty and the staff were friendly. What can I say? One of the best in the area. Highly recommended. We'll definitely be back ☺️

17/02/2026: Lovely, quiet, and welcoming atmosphere. The waiters are very attentive. We really enjoyed the place and the food.

06/02/2026: Excellent meat and very nice atmosphere

17/01/2026: Unfortunately, my experience didn't live up to expectations. The service was unprofessional, and the staff didn't seem to be at ease; they were clearly busy and disinterested. As for the food, the dishes were disappointing, and the mussels in particular were rubbery and flavorless, which completely ruined the experience. What a shame!

07/01/2026: I love everything about this restaurant, and whenever I pass through Castro, I can't help but stop in. In winter, the experience is even more enjoyable, because there are fewer people and the staff, always kind and welcoming, enjoys the more relaxed pace. The two sisters who own it are perfect hosts and make their guests feel at home. We last stopped by between New Year's Eve and Epiphany and enjoyed risotto, seafood spaghetti, and burnt wheat macaroni. This was followed by a generous grilled fish platter, excellently cooked and carefully selected, and a delicious and flavorful mussel and clam stew. We finished with fragrant citrus sorbets. Needless to say, the view from the terrace, directly overlooking the marina, is enchanting!

19/02/2026: Tasty appetizers and main dishes, but tables are too close to each other. Don't know if it was like this specifically because of San Valentine's, but that was my only time there, so my review is based on that

07/02/2026: Excellent cuisine and excellent pizzeria, wonderful location

18/09/2025: Excellent food. Homemade orecchiette pasta made fresh. Everything is affordable and delicious.

04/09/2025: Excellent place to eat Apulian cuisine. Affordable prices and lots of flavor. If you go to Lecce, come here.

24/09/2025: We were there only one day but we will be back next year, Caribbean sea, clean and efficient structure and friendly and cheerful staff, promoted with full marks

21/09/2025: A place that allows you to enjoy its beaches even more

08/03/2026: Beautiful restaurant with excellent service, fantastic food and good wine selection. A must visit restaurant when in Lecce.

01/01/2026: So much deliciousness! And so kind! I was looking for a place to eat in Lecce and was recommended this place, and I had a wonderful meal! 🥰 I had the Chef's reinterpreted Carbonara and some delicious pork ribs with a side of potatoes. 😋 Manuela and her staff will do the rest with their hospitality! ❤️ I won't say any more; the photos will speak for themselves!