I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Lecce

08/09/2025: bad bad. We booked at 9pm and at 10.30am the kitchen was already closed.

07/09/2025: Beautiful place, kind staff, humble, friendly and good owners 🩷

05/10/2025: Incredible pizza! The crust was beautifully thin and perfectly cooked. Great size, too. Not a lot of space to sit inside; more of a take-out place. We will absolutely return when in the area.

23/09/2025: Everything was very good, but a bit expensive compared to other nearby takeaways. Ex: Calzone €3 Large fries €7

29/09/2025: Top restaurant and environment as well

25/08/2025: A refined location and perfect service. The hostess welcomed us impeccably, even recommending some dishes for us to try. Excellent value for money. The parmigiana was top-notch; it reminded me of the one my grandmother used to make.

27/06/2025: Very good experience because the dishes are delicious. The restaurant is simple and the service is straightforward.

07/04/2025: What a wonderful surprise! We came to this establishment looking for an Italian feel, and it must be said, it was truly perfect. The pizza was magnificent, the staff extremely kind; the owner even gave us olive bread, even though we hadn't asked for it. A superb place that I highly recommend!

07/10/2025: Healthy pokes that you can make with any ingredients you want. Excellent service, great atmosphere, and you can also order takeout.

07/09/2025: They have tofu, vegan veggie food

05/10/2025: Personally, I didn't like the pizza at all. There are many doughs available, but I chose the Senatore Cappelli one. The quality of the ingredients was poor (the prosciutto was terrible), and my stomach bloated afterward.

29/09/2025: Even though we booked ahead of time (on a Saturday, for a large group), when we arrived, we discovered they'd given the table to their friends. They didn't even apologize. Pure rubbish.

07/10/2025: The appetizer was very poor for the price. The food was okay, nothing special!

11/09/2025: Fantastic location...great owner...very kind...makes guests feel at ease...everything is delicious

12/10/2025: Found by chance. I was looking for chickpeas and tria and here I found a well-made dish. The Lecce-style fried food is also good.

15/09/2025: We stopped by chance. The staff were very welcoming. The menu was adequate, not complex, and the dishes were simple. The dishes were traditional and modern, delicious, and beautiful to look at. My husband and I were very satisfied. A wide selection of local wines. The atmosphere was small but unique and welcoming. We will definitely return to try more. Thank you.

05/10/2025: Pretty neat ristorante offering plenty of seafood options. Everything we had was very good, I can only recommend this place. Professional waiters, tables perfectly laid with tablecloths, a nice atmosphere and good food, you should give it a try if you're in Santa Maria al Bagno, especially if you are a seafood enthusiast!

03/10/2025: If the fresh orecchiette still tastes half-raw and doughy, and the server repeatedly asks and apologizes, you'd expect the dish to be left out of the bill, or only at a reduced price, or to be offered a free espresso. But everything was billed at full price. What a shame! Otherwise, everything was fine.

14/10/2025: The menu and dishes are not up to par with the restaurant. Otherwise, the food is top notch.

11/10/2025: Fantastic location. Everything was perfect. Perfect food. I would have given it 5 stars. I'm only giving it 4 because I was served a first course with plain shrimp, not blue shrimp as described on the menu. It should be noted that this is a dish we eat often and are well known for. When we mentioned this to the waiter, he told us he would ask the kitchen. Unfortunately, since we couldn't argue with what he said, we were told that the chef told him it was still blue shrimp, but only 2/3 of the variety. I repeat, they were plain cocktail shrimp. It's a shame they were missing both. Highly recommended, though.

09/09/2025: Kindness, courtesy and quality of the products are what characterise this bar, we often come to this place for this very reason to have breakfast or a snack, when we are passing by

10/05/2025: Quality combined with courtesy and education.... The best!!!

17/10/2025: A beautifully furnished, stylish, and top-notch grill restaurant and pub. There's more than enough parking. Seating is available both inside and outside. Whether you're just looking for a drink or a snack, there's something for everyone. The owner (Marco) is very friendly and knowledgeable, and he can even tell you a good story about the city of Lecce upon request. A stop here is a must. A cool drink combined with delicious food served by friendly staff rounds off your stay. We were and still are very impressed and will visit the restaurant on our next visit to Lecce. TOP. ❤️ Thank you so much.

05/09/2025: The quality and preparation of food has dropped dramatically compared to the past.

12/10/2025: Fiori di Zucca As a child, I often visited my grandparents in Italy – and today, 60 years later, all those memories flooded back. In this restaurant in the south of Lecce, which appears unassuming from the outside, the food simply tastes like it did back then: authentic, honest, incredibly good. A place where you can truly savor Puglia. A must-try! Fiori di Zucca As a child, I often found my grandparents in Italy – and today, after 60 years, they have truly savoured wonderful memories. In this seemingly simple restaurant in the south of Lecce, the flavors are always authentic: genuine, sincere, and indispensable. A post should be sent to Puglia from the palace. There you prove it absolutely! 🇮🇹

11/10/2025: This was an odd experience. Most importantly, the food is delicious, wonderful in fact. Exactly what I wanted - a taste of Lecce. We started with the fiori di zucca fritti and a sample of olive oil toasts. I had the Sagne Nnannulate with the tomato sauce with horse meat, lovely balance of richness and savory tomato flavor. My wife enjoyed the Ciceri e tria pasta, also wonderful. We paired it with a nice rose wine. Where I felt bothered was how we were treated. This is my 10th trip to Italy, so I know the customs and embrace them fully. I am not fluent but speak Italian decently for a tourist. We were dressed as well as anyone who showed up. We arrived shortly after the restaurant opened at 8pm. There was a large tour group eating inside. However we were told we could only eat outside. OK, I understand it's Saturday night maybe there were many reservations so we took seats outside. But it was evident that we were not welcome for whatever reason. We could tell from the conversations as people rang the bell to enter, half of the people who arrived afterwards didn't have reservations. I speak well enough to understand the language of the restaurant. YET NO ONE ELSE WAS MADE TO SIT OUTSIDE. Each time the door opened, we hear people inside enjoying themselves and we were alone outside. While food service was OK, in my many visits to Italy this was the first time I was made to feel like a stranger. Made more apparent every time the front door closed. To reiterate, the food is wonderful. The inside atmosphere and decor, from what we could see through the windows like beggars, is charming. We just didn't feel welcome. We skipped dessert downed a coffee, paid and left. We felt welcome in Bari for 3 nights but Lecce was not welcoming this night. Dumb luck I guess.

26/09/2025: I go there at least three times a summer. Everything is excellent, with good value for money. The portions are generous, and the staff is friendly.

18/09/2025: Always a guarantee! Super efficient, friendly, and helpful staff. Plenty of outdoor seating. Delicious food, always made with fresh ingredients. Excellent value for money!

07/10/2025: Excellent address... The dishes are very good. The setting is pleasant. A very pleasant surprise at reasonable prices. Note that €3/person is added to the table for the cover charge.

03/10/2025: This place was a wonderful surprise. Excellent food, super friendly staff, excellent value. If I didn't plan on leaving tomorrow, I'd go back. Highly recommended.