I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiananella città Otranto della Lecce

15/07/2026: The terrace is rather small and the tables are quite close together, but once the food arrives, all that fades into the background. The produce is fresh and expertly prepared, especially the fish. The Sapore di Mare and the tempura cod were truly delicious. Furthermore, the service was very attentive throughout the entire meal.

13/07/2026: Welcoming place, excellent food.

10/05/2026: Excellent. We ordered a starter, main course, and dessert, all bursting with flavor. Special mention goes to the specialty appetizer! The welcome was very warm, and you can tell they're passionate about sharing their expertise. I highly recommend it!

02/05/2026: Exceptional restaurant, from the food to the location, the hospitality, and the service. The quality of the ingredients is superb, and not everywhere else can you find such fresh ingredients. Congratulations!

20/05/2026: Great rosé and food, nice outdoor terrace to sit on in the shade. Unfortunately, very unfriendly and slow staff. Be careful in case of serious allergies or dietary requirements, as these are not taken into account despite mentioning them twice in Italian!

17/05/2026: Decent wine, the food is mediocre, but the service was very rude and unwelcoming. I’d recommend going elsewhere for a more pleasant overall experience.

04/07/2026: Excellent place! I highly recommend it. The atmosphere, the food—everything was perfect. I'm so glad we found this place. We were looking for a typical restaurant, less touristy, and we were absolutely delighted. They had some great specialties and authentic wood-fired pizzas. In short, we loved it!

03/07/2026: Great evening. Compliments to the staff. Everything. Always smiling even though the outdoor dining area was full. Thank you for everything.

25/07/2026: High-quality artisanal gelato. Unique flavors, like the highly appreciated basil. You can tell they're passionate and professional. Must try!

25/07/2026: Spectacular basil and fig ice cream, also gluten-free

04/05/2026: Beautiful place, unfortunately I know it indirectly through work.

06/04/2026: We stumbled upon it by chance, through social media, while searching for a place to have Easter lunch. It was actually an experiment, with the desire to spend a quiet day eating something good. The result was very satisfying. A genuine location, in the open countryside, with the sea on the horizon, with the perfect balance between rural tradition and modern hospitality. The beautiful stone courtyard, nestled among the tourist cottages, offers a lovely panoramic view of the pool, shaded by a young pergola supported by Lecce stone columns, surrounded by citrus trees, and a magnificent pine forest on the horizon. The welcome was excellent, with the entire staff being very friendly and genuinely helpful. Given the occasion, the fixed menu was tasty, with authentic flavors, dishes that leave fond memories and the desire to return. Returning for the place, the taste, the kindness? Who knows, it's hard to decide!

01/08/2026: Regarding the food, some pasta came cold to the table and the shrimp was almost inexistent, the 80 euro fish was good (per person)… in summary, not worthy to go there (we ate much better food at the Conad market). We were in a big family and did a reservation outside, yet we were asked to not speak loud (there were people with hearing disabilities in the table which required a loud communication and that’s why we were outside), if you have kids or are in a big family, maybe this is not the place to be welcome.

26/07/2026: A welcoming and refined restaurant, offering original and high-quality cuisine. We loved it so much that we returned a second evening in a row, choosing it as the perfect way to end our stay in Otranto. On both occasions, we ate excellently, appreciating the creativity and balance of the chef's dishes. Don't miss the mussel gratin, sea urchin carbonara, and spaghetti alla chitarra with mussels, lemon, ricotta, and bottarga. The service was attentive, friendly, and professional. Highly recommended!

22/07/2026: If you find yourself in Otranto, you absolutely must eat here. It's a truly charming and intimate place with impeccable service. You absolutely must try the spaghetti with sea urchins. It's delicious, and a sensory experience. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly.

20/07/2026: Ate the best fresh fish in all of Puglia. And the terrace is a really great place to sit.

01/06/2026: This boutique hotel overlooking the marina is delightful. Breakfast is served on a lovely terrace above the sea. The staff are super nice and cheerful. My wife and I traveled Salento for two weeks and this hotel was easily our favorite.

24/05/2026: Great stay and location. The staff is excellent!!! Would come back again

05/07/2026: Disappointing experience. I ordered seafood pasta, which arrived cold and with the pasta still raw. When the staff asked if everything was okay, we politely addressed the issue without creating any controversy. Instead of receiving a simple apology, what I believe to be the owner arrived, asserting in a rather intimidating manner that it was impossible for the dish to have been served in that condition. We calmly reiterated what had happened, but the way the situation was handled left us more disappointed than the dish itself. At the end of the meal, we were told that they would offer us amaro (bitter liquor) for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, looking at the other tables, we saw that amaro was offered to all customers, so it wasn't a gesture of consideration for the inconvenience. Mistakes can happen in any restaurant. What really makes the difference is how they are handled. In this case, the ability to listen to the customer and recognize a mistake was lacking.

02/07/2026: We discovered this restaurant while we were at the beach, unfortunately (you'll understand why) on our last day in Otranto. It was the best meal we've had since we've been in Puglia (for 8 days), so since we discovered the restaurant for lunch, we've eaten there once more in the evening. First of all, I want to give all the credit and congratulations to the dark-haired, bearded waiter, from July 2, 2026, who served us at both meals, and was very professional, attentive to details and on top of his job. He made us feel very good and certainly deserves all the praise and a raise 😁. The location is right on the beach and offers a wonderful view. The interior looks luxurious, clean and well-kept. The food is very good. For lunch I tried entrecotes with truffle mayonnaise, which were brilliant and made me regret that I don't have at least one more day to eat again. I chose the beef cooked medium well on the waiter's recommendation, so it was perfect. Also, on the waiter's recommendation, I chose a local rose wine, very aromatic and tasty. My partner had gnocchi with pistachios, shrimp and clams, which were also very tasty and a large portion. In the evening we chose to eat sushi, and shrimp tempura. The soy sauce was very good, and the sushi rolls were tasty and aromatic. This time I chose a very good local white wine. Also, the dessert was very good, I had panna cotta and my partner had tiramisu, both very tasty, but here I want to note again the waiter who was very attentive to details and gave us a pleasant surprise. Although the prices were a little higher than in other restaurants (~75€ per meal, with main course + wine + dessert) it was the best restaurant I ate at in all of Puglia.

24/03/2026: It's closed, even though Google Maps said it was open.

23/12/2025: My boyfriend and I went to this little restaurant in September. Fantastic place! We spent a bit because we didn't want for anything, but the quality of the food and wine was worth every penny. The fish was incredibly fresh, and they recommended the right wine to pair with the dishes. The staff was very kind and knowledgeable. Excellent customer service! High quality, definitely recommended.

08/06/2026: Food was 10/10 - highly recommend the pasta. Usman provided the best service from our trip in Otranto so far - absolute gentleman

08/06/2026: Excellent meal of very fresh and local ingredients - one of the best this trip to Italy. Service was friendly and efficient and the owner was on site, very gracious.

13/05/2026: We were on holiday, the hotel and the staff were extraordinary good. They have own parking place front of the hotel. The breakfast is great. The castle and the port are near, and the centrum and beaches aren't far. We would come back if we could.

19/09/2025: Very nice view Very good food (the octopus is really amazing - fried and in salad both) People are nice Not so expensive Recommended !

18/09/2025: We came because the reviews were positive. But I don't understand why. The salad is almost entirely green salad and is served in a cardboard box... and for the octopus sandwich the bread was cold and not even toasted... it was bland. Poor value for money in my opinion.