I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Lecce

24/09/2025: We were looking for somewhere to eat without having to go in to the centre of Lecce and found this place on Google and decided to give it a try and we were very glad we did. It’s located down a quiet country road just outside Frigole and looks quite unassuming but don’t let that put you off. The owner gave us a very warm welcome and the option to eat inside or out and then explained the menu to us as well as suggesting wine to go with our food. The food was excellent, something a little different but delicious. It was a quite Tuesday night so not too many other diners but I can imagine at the weekends it gets full with local people.

17/09/2025: Great restaurant between Lecce and the sea ... great service and wonderful food ... we will be back

08/09/2025: An elegant and refined venue, combining a refined atmosphere with excellent cuisine. Dishes are prepared with the highest quality ingredients, presented with taste and attention to detail. An excellent choice for experiencing Otranto with a touch of class and authentic flavor.

06/09/2025: Very mediocre service and food and too expensive for what they offer. Borderline tourist trap. No thanks

11/10/2025: Amazing food, best are the meat sushi’s !

29/09/2025: Super delicious food! Friendly service! Highly recommended!

10/10/2025: I'll start by saying that I live in Bali and when I return to Italy I look for the flavors of home and I'm very picky. I travel around Italy from north to south, including the islands. I've been in Puglia for a few days and, in the company of a friend, I visited Corte degli Ulivi. I met Rocco, the owner, who welcomed me with an impromptu aperitif, based on my request, of prosecco and amazing fried foods! From there, I should have known that the dinner would exceed my expectations. But Rocco and the staff knew how to surprise me! They served me a plate of raw fish worthy of a bow, accompanied by a prestigious wine and then surprised me with a dessert I was unfamiliar with called "spumone"! Believe me, it was a dinner worthy of an A+. The service, location, courtesy, professionalism were the backdrop to this perfectly plated and excellent quality food. You're wondering how much it cost? Incredible value for money. If there were more stars to give this review, they would never be enough! I thank Rocco for giving me this magnificent experience.

07/10/2025: What a wonderful, lovingly run restaurant. I definitely recommend booking. Take your time and enjoy the food and the evening!

26/08/2025: Well done, Marco Alemanno We'll be back when we're in the area!

23/08/2025: A real treat in the heart of town! Gelateria Alemanno is a regular stop for us. The gelato is artisanal, always fresh and delicious, the gelato cakes are delicious... and the Nutella crepes drive my daughter crazy!!! Marco is always kind and welcoming, as are the staff, always smiling and helpful. It's a place that puts you in a good mood ❤️

09/10/2025: What a wonderful find! Quality meat, fast service, friendly and professional management.

27/09/2025: It's true, you don't write a review while you're still there. It's also true that the wait times are long. But guys, the meat is fabulous, the service works like they're at war with the amount of work they have. Anyone who disparages this place is acting like they're the Borghese (chef or otherwise). You've never disappointed, keep up the good work! Congratulations!

23/09/2025: A restaurant and grocery store where you absolutely must stop. Generous cuisine. An absolutely wonderful, engaging owner and extraordinary cuisine. We do not regret our choice for one of our stops in Italy. Bravo, Mr., for your professionalism but also for your simplicity; we felt like we were eating at a local's house.

22/09/2025: The Chaunois Passing through Puglia Excellent service, delicious And a very friendly welcome I highly recommend

03/10/2025: Highly recommended. A little hidden to the left of the church, but all the more delicious. Reserve a table! Attentive service and fantastic cuisine. Delicious fish/seafood tartar starter with various olive oil pairings for each tapas. Fish main courses and desserts... delicious, delicious! The food is amazing. We would definitely come back. The price is right. We felt completely at home.

03/10/2025: Amazing ambience, traditional Italian cuisine, music and the service was unbeatable.

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.

18/08/2025: Great hotel, friendly and helpful staff, excellent food, absolutely delicious, highly recommend

18/08/2025: Excellent experience, fresh and well-cooked fish, friendly and helpful staff. The calamarata was special! We'll be back

18/10/2025: We ordered seafood pasta, fried seafood appetizers, and grilled meat. The pasta is literally supermarket-quality; at the price, it would be nice to have some good fresh pasta. The appetizer was small but mediocre, and the mixed grill was both poor in quantity and quality, but mostly all pork. The price is high. The terrace is nice, but the quality of the food needs to improve if you want to charge a premium. Not recommended.

07/10/2025: The food is excellent, the service is excellent, the atmosphere is very pleasant, I recommend you go here if you want to enjoy lunch or dinner

06/10/2025: I have known this place for decades, and it will always remain my favorite, quality products, excellent doughs and flavors, courteous and fast staff, Luca, the pizza chef, for many years has been inventing a gourmet pizza on the spot, always different and original, he has never disappointed me.... If you find yourself in Lecce, a pizza from this place is a must.

06/10/2025: The only flaw: the chips I bought to pass the time arrived after the pizza... it was Saturday and I can understand, but as constructive criticism it's fine!

17/10/2025: We had dinner at this restaurant, and everything was excellent. They gave us good recommendations: from the off-menu items (very fresh porcini mushrooms, truffles), to the excellent meat, pizza, and good wine list. Recommended. Great background music.

03/10/2025: Good evening.... we had the pleasure of going to this restaurant a few times this summer... and what can I say... everything was excellent... starting from the owner's welcome, the food, the service, and the price... it's truly a lovely place! See you soon 😘

20/10/2025: A tranquil oasis in the beautiful, lively town of Otranto. Very pleasant service, excellent products on sale. Wine and food served self-service, but with style. Jazz standards played in the terraced garden – a very pleasant evening! Thank you ❤️

14/10/2025: It is definitely one of the best places I have ever been to. Amazing people, beautiful atmosphere and most delicious wines and spumante we could taste in the area 🥰it’s a must visit! DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE ❤️

27/09/2025: We waited a total of 2 hours!!!!!!!!!!!

25/09/2025: Only for those who love real pizza. And only for those who understand the concept of a classic pizzeria! The best in LECCE