I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Lecce

29/09/2025: Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of the Salento sea! At the Li Cuti Agritourism Restaurant, they offer a freshly prepared set menu celebrating traditional Salento dishes. Each course is prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients, ensuring a unique and unforgettable gastronomic experience!

06/09/2025: A charming place just outside Otranto, surrounded by Salento olive trees, where you can enjoy excellent fresh seafood dishes and more. Welcoming and professional family management. Thanks to Manuel, Ivo, and family for a wonderful evening. Highly recommended!

30/09/2025: We chanced upon this restaurant while walking after dinner, and stopped for a drink and to enjoy the beautiful view of the port and peaceful side of the fortified wall area of Otranto's historic centre. Based on that enjoyable experience we dined there the following evening; it was wonderful. It's a beautiful setting, the service was excellent, and the food was very good; I had a vegan dish, tofu tataki, which was very tasty and filling. For dessert we shared tiramisu and it was literally the best one I've ever had; somehow light and not overly sweet or gooey, just a beautiful balance of flavours. Perfect! Because it's a little off the beaten path it's quieter than some other restaurants in the tourist area, which was delightful.

28/09/2025: Very attentive service and fine food.

08/01/2026: I visited Belami on January 6th, and the experience was a wonderful surprise in every way. From the moment you arrive, you sense a refined and welcoming atmosphere, making you feel immediately at ease. The service was impeccable: attentive, friendly, and never intrusive. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful, ready to offer advice with passion and expertise. The real highlight, however, is the cuisine. Each dish was balanced, beautifully presented, and rich in flavor, with quality ingredients that you can taste from the first bite. You can sense great attention to detail and a true pursuit of flavor. I left the restaurant truly enthusiastic, positively surprised by everything: the ambiance, the service, and the food. Belami is definitely a place to return to, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a genuine, clean, and no-frills dining experience.

25/10/2025: Belami in Maglie was a major disappointment. The “catch of the day” was clearly old and smelled off, left by our table in hopes we’d choose one of those fish. We declined and decided to order an à la carte seafood pasta instead, asking if it could be cooked without wine due to dietary requirements. The waiter said the only option without wine was the Chianina ragù, as all other pasta dishes were already pre-mixed, unless we chose one of the smelly fish of the day. If the food were freshly prepared, the chef could have easily made a seafood pasta from the menu without wine. Most dishes seemed pre-cooked or frozen. I honestly don’t understand how this place can be mentioned in the Michelin guide. I usually avoid leaving negative reviews, but in this case, it was necessary.

24/10/2025: Great welcome for a really good Italian breakfast!

02/10/2025: It was nice to come back. I had been shunning it for years due to the rudeness of the previous owner. Now that it's under new ownership, it's a whole different story. The breakfasts and coffee were excellent. Highly recommended.

22/01/2026: A truly artisanal pastry shop, where the passion for the craft shines through. The products are fresh, handmade, and of impeccable quality. The pasticciotto is simply exceptional, just like in the old days. The warm welcome and family atmosphere make it a place you'll always want to return to.

30/11/2025: Entering Coco Loco is like crossing the threshold into a small culinary paradise. The welcoming and refined atmosphere invites you to linger and indulge in a moment of sweetness, but the true star is their hot chocolate: an experience that goes beyond a simple beverage. - 🍫 Unique intensity: dense, velvety, and enveloping, with a scent that captivates from the first sip. - 🌱 Quality ingredients: you can taste the use of select cocoa, expertly crafted to enhance every aromatic note. - 🎨 Refined presentation: served with care, perhaps accompanied by a small artisanal cookie that completes the experience. - 💫 Final sensation: a warm and comforting embrace, perfect on cold days or when you need a little pampering. Coco Loco is not just a café and pastry shop, but a place where chocolate becomes a ritual of pleasure and conviviality. A must-visit for those who love to be surprised by authentic flavors and a family atmosphere.

11/01/2026: The first time was for a get-together with colleagues, and I loved the atmosphere, the service, and especially the food, which was delicious and refined. The second time was for Christmas lunch, the set menu was well-served, very good, and plentiful. Highly recommended.

11/01/2026: Excellent and generous set menu. Excellent value for money.

07/12/2025: Excellent pizza and very reasonable prices. Good service, fast even when the dining room was full. Friendly and helpful staff.

20/09/2025: Excellent pizza, as was the location. We'll definitely be back. When we booked, I was told we'd be seated inside, but when we arrived, we found the tables set up outside in the cool. Thanks again.

01/11/2025: We went to this lovely trattoria last Saturday and had a wonderful meal! Typical Salento cuisine with carefully prepared dishes. The homemade pasta is exceptional, as are the meat and vegetables. The service is friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back!

13/10/2025: I stopped by chance (in Puglia, the food is excellent, even by chance, ed.). It was empty, but only because not everyone stops in Lecce for lunch on a Monday. I ate very well, the grilled fish was excellent and very well cooked, with a mixed salad.

17/01/2026: If dinner at their place was already special, now that they offer the possibility of Sunday lunch with tasty first courses they have reached the top!

05/01/2026: I went there this winter because I found many reviews about their specialty (Panzerotti) but then the menu wasn't that great....

28/05/2025: Great place and, above all, great staff. The only thing that could be improved is the home delivery service. I wish you the best of luck.

22/04/2025: Excellent pizza, ready in 5 minutes. Very kind waitress, everything was fantastic.

02/12/2025: Excellent pizzeria, excellent pizza, and very fair prices. The place could just use a bit of updating for my taste, but I honestly highly recommend it because what matters is the quality of the food. Plus, the waiters are very friendly.

06/11/2025: Some friends recommended this small pizzeria with a Neapolitan flavor, where I had the opportunity to enjoy a great pizza. The small montanare pizzas are excellent. It's a shame it's located in a neighborhood of Lecce where parking is difficult to find, especially on Saturday nights, but it's still worth it.

10/01/2026: Friendliness, experience, and speedy service. Excellent rotisserie and well-cooked pizza, just the way I like it. It continues to be one of my favorite pizzerias.

25/10/2025: Excellent pizzas, fast and efficient service. Very reasonable prices, worth checking out!

18/01/2026: Very nice place, but I don't think I'll be back. We sat down at 9:30 PM, and after an hour, no one showed up to take our orders. After ordering, we got fries but no drinks. After a while, water arrived, but no beers. While we were waiting, the waitress who had taken our order told us that one of our beers was out. Our drinks finally arrived, but they were initially taken to another table. The pizzas, four of them, arrived at different times. I don't like this: that while one person eats, the others watch, and vice versa. So much chaos and so much sloppiness. The staff is unprepared to handle so many people. It wasn't a great experience.

19/12/2025: Type Zero, a zero for the experience. I order a sandwich. It arrives on a small iron tray, completely frozen. The sandwich is acceptable, but the fries on the side are clearly reheated and fried in oil that's already been in the oven for a few miles. I point out the mix-up, and they say, "Oh, but you put ketchup," in a somewhat haughty manner. They basically wanted to reheat them and bring them back. They bring me a separate portion, and they were basically the same old fries, chewy and with a bad flavor. It's a shame because they started out well, but over the years they think that once you've built a loyal customer base, you can start selling them less-than-quality food. Total disappointment.

20/09/2025: The hosts were very friendly. We had spaghetti vongole. It was delicious. We even got a small Aperol Spritz on the house. Thank you for that.

16/09/2025: Beautiful terrace Fine spaghetti cotze e voglie Quarto vino rosso. Top-notch Delicious dessert Very friendly waiters Cozy restaurant with good value for money

19/08/2025: As always, a guarantee...every time I come from Milan, even if it's far away, I come to Lecce for your top calzone!!!!!

12/08/2025: We ended up here by chance while looking for a quick pizza before visiting Lecce. Delicious pizza, perfect quality and quantity of ingredients! We also had the fried calzones. Everything was perfect. The owners? Fabulous and incredibly kind! Keep up the good work! Congratulations!