I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Taranto

19/12/2025: I give one star because it cannot be given less. This place is to be absolutely avoided. They accept reservations and then we find the place closed without even notifying the owner, who is not very serious.

12/11/2025: Although their website said they were open, after choosing this place to enjoy a good meal and traveling over 40 km, we found it closed. Very unprofessional and definitely not something we should ever visit again. Disappointing.

19/09/2025: Outdoors on a terrace under the stars.

18/09/2025: The octopus salad made in Puglia, and especially in a seaside place, is unacceptable... it's a shame because the place deserves better.

05/02/2026: The pizza is delicious, with an easy-to-digest dough, excellent ingredients, and a well-rolled crust. The staff is truly friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The place is very quaint, decorated with American license plates, iconic posters, and traditional furnishings. The only drawbacks were the rather slow service for a weekday, and the fact that you walk in smelling delicious and leave smelling of fried food. The prices are very fair.

31/01/2026: Simply fantastic. The pizza here is truly large and delicious. High-quality ingredients. Gianluca and his staff are super friendly and ready to accommodate every request.

09/12/2025: Five of us went to this restaurant for a family lunch and had a truly wonderful time. The experience was incredibly positive: quick and attentive service, and the waiter was extremely friendly and always available. We were also impressed by the food; everything was delicious and carefully prepared. The professionalism of the entire staff was evident. Highly recommended, we'll definitely be back!

02/10/2025: A fabulous place with excellent dishes....only for refined tastes and top palates....

05/12/2025: Welcoming, family-run place... You feel good and eat well.

03/12/2025: Avoid, there's nothing redeeming about it, completely unsatisfactory... Starting with the ridiculously high prices for this type of place (pizzas €12+, wines €24+, first courses €12+ for garlic, oil, and chili pepper!). The pizzas are truly "pizza-like," misshapen, overly salty, ugly and pale in appearance, and most importantly, burned from underneath, so there's no point in even commenting on the flavor. Beef steak was on the menu, but then a half-centimeter thick grilled slice arrives, already overcooked, already super salty, and without any sides. The service is very spartan, incapable of serving English tourists, with little attention to the tables, and at the end of the meal, they take your money without a greeting or a thank you. The only redeeming features are the warm and welcoming dining room and the selection of wines and beers, but otherwise, in my opinion, everything is terrible.

02/01/2026: We went there for lunch on Christmas Day. The food was excellent, and they also had lactose-free options. I recommend it.

07/12/2025: I recommend the following restaurant to everyone. I was invited by relatives for an event and was very satisfied with the restaurant, the food and above all the courteous service, especially that of Mr Giovanni.

23/09/2025: It calls itself fast food, but it's far from fast food, and I'm not even talking about the quality, because unfortunately, I couldn't dine there due to the excruciating wait. As is customary, the "very friendly" lady with the clipboard and the "professional" owner were the ones to serve, with an estimated wait time of 20-30 minutes. Leaving aside the excruciating 1.5 hour wait, they prepared our table after repeatedly questioning the "warm" reception staff about the wait time, which was well beyond the estimated time. After we got our table, there was another 20-30 minute line to order, at which point the cashier, probably annoyed by the influx of people, informed us that we would have to wait approximately 1.5 hours to eat. Since the place isn't exactly known for estimating or adhering to timetables, I decided to leave, perhaps even rudely, due to the long wait and the lack of clarity from the staff. Just as I was telling the cashier to cancel my order, the owner (always the professional receptionist) arrived and started attacking me, accusing me of not understanding anything, especially about restaurants. He explained that since they're a FAST FOOD restaurant, they couldn't give me precise times and that given the high number of customers, there would be a long wait. At that point, I had to explain to the expert restaurateur the definition of fast food, which I thought everyone knew, especially restaurateurs, but I was wrong, having heard the highly knowledgeable owner's futile intervention. As I was leaving, I wanted to publicly review the experience I and the other eight members of the group had with those waiting, and there the capable owner of the fast food restaurant, in a threatening tone, ordered me to leave the public area in front of the restaurant, which I gladly did, not out of fear of him or one of his followers, but because it was 11:30 PM and I and the other members of the group had already been hungry for a while. That said, if you're craving a seafood FAST FOOD, I invite you to try established, well-run establishments, undoubtedly knowledgeable about the restaurant industry and the meaning of words, like "LA BAIA" in Torre Canne - Fasano (BR). They're definitely more professional and knowledgeable in the industry.

19/09/2025: Before reviewing, I decided to go for dinner twice... excellent sandwiches, filled with fresh ingredients and, above all, filling. Good fried food. Varied selection. Welcoming place. They welcome four-legged friends. Definitely coming back next summer.

01/09/2025: Very authentic yet modern reconstructions of traditional dishes in a traditional way (no modern cuisine here). Great vines, very nice service. A hidden gem indeed.

27/08/2025: Lido Tranquilli is a very kind owner, I recommend it

17/08/2025: We chose this beach to spend Ferragosto (August 15th). Unfortunately, I can't rate my experience highly enough. We made arrangements over the phone with the owner, who immediately proved very helpful. However, I was asked to pay in advance (the day before), which I didn't appreciate. I understand the manager wants to protect himself considering the unusual day, but usually a service is paid for at the end. As for the establishment, I get the impression that it's anything but premium: low-quality plastic chairs, hand-written writing, little attention to detail. The prices, however, are far from low: in high season, €39 for an umbrella and loungers. We paid €80 for a gazebo with four loungers. The gazebo is nothing more than unfinished logs (risk of splinters for children) with a covering to provide shade. Not a single hook to hang items or clothes, not even a table... Absolutely nothing. The €80 basically only includes shade. No parking, no hot shower (€1 for a timed cold shower), no Wi-Fi. The icing on the cake was the rain. They made us all move under a shelter to protect us from the rain, but the absurd thing was that after the brief rainstorm was over, we weren't allowed back on the beach for "safety reasons." I basically paid €80 for two hours of shade.

05/01/2026: Nice and quiet place because it's not in the center of Grottaglie. I personally appreciate the patio, which was kept clean and heated (obviously, in December you need to bring an extra layer, as it can feel chilly). The pizzas with original toppings are absolutely delicious and easy to digest, which does justice to the prices because the ingredients are high-quality, the pizza is cooked in a wood-fired oven, and the creativity is a real highlight. This is also evident in the way the pizzas are presented, like sushi rolls. It's a shame that we had to wait 1 hour and 20 minutes for a pizza. Also, one person at my table has a very strict diet due to medical reasons, so when ordering, he asked for many changes. These were accepted by the waitress who placed the order, but I could see she was a bit annoyed.

29/12/2025: Very good pizza, I'll be back. I recommend it 😊

09/07/2025: I couldn't wait for it to reopen. The wait time for the right pizzas was long, the staff were friendly, and I found them to be very helpful. The prices seemed fair.

01/06/2025: We had a truly special pizza: soft and light dough, perfectly cooked, and topped with high-quality ingredients like fior di latte mozzarella. Despite being a nearly full Saturday night, the service was more than prompt. The final delight was dessert: a handcrafted cake, a truly special rum torroncino. The price was perfectly in line with the quality of the food and service.

30/08/2025: Very nice, very elegant bar, excellent food, they make you full croissants, there is a wide choice of desserts and that's it, just go

11/08/2025: €6 for a Campari and Prosecco, not even served at the table, without even two appetizers... chips bought separately.

07/12/2025: Bar Civico 5 is one of those places that captivates you from the moment you enter: a refined atmosphere, a modern ambience, and a consistently friendly welcome that immediately puts you at ease. It's the ideal place for those seeking an elegant corner to relax with a good drink, chat quietly, or spend a pleasant evening with friends. The cocktails are the real highlight: well-prepared, balanced, served with attention to detail, and often customizable to the customer's taste. The aperitif also maintains a high standard, simple yet high-quality, perfect for a relaxing moment. The service is prompt, cheerful, and professional, and the atmosphere—with soft music and dim lighting—creates the ideal setting for a leisurely evening. In short, Civico 5 is a landmark bar in Manfredonia: refined, welcoming, and always pleasant. A place you'll gladly return to, whether for an aperitif or a well-crafted after-dinner drink.

25/08/2025: A bar with table service and in the summer there are also musical bands to entertain customers.

09/12/2025: Super Immaculate Conception lunch 👍 excellent value for money. I recommend it to everyone✨

17/09/2025: It was a pleasant discovery! A family-run restaurant that makes you feel right at home. The dishes are simple yet authentic, carefully prepared, and bursting with flavor. The home-style cooking, combined with the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, makes for a truly enjoyable experience. Recommended for those seeking authenticity and a relaxed atmosphere.

13/01/2026: It was very late, we were returning from the theater in Taranto to go back to Lecce, we couldn't find anything open, it was 11:00 PM! We passed by the restaurant and the sign was lit, only one table left, we kindly asked if it was possible to eat anything and he kindly replied that he could make us something... gist of it, we drank and also ate freshly grilled meat, the owner was so kind and even offered us a bottle of wine, excellent food and an exceptional welcome! We're coming back!!!!

01/12/2025: A welcoming, if somewhat small, restaurant with a wide selection of appetizers, sides, and drinks. The meat is excellent quality, with a wide variety of cuts, including ham, sausage, and veal; it's perfectly cooked. The staff is very professional. We'll definitely be back.