I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Puglia

31/01/2026: Unique experience at La Giudecca 😍 I was there today to celebrate a family member's birthday. The super welcome, curated by Artur Bodini & Family, immediately set the stage for an experience of typical Salento flavors. The Chef has carefully selected the portions, just as the waiting staff is always very attentive to the customers' needs. The freshness of the raw materials is truly exhilarating on the palate, as are the suggestions for pairings with excellent wines from the best wineries, exceeding all expectations! Comfortable atmosphere both summer and winter with a room that has the warmth of family ❤️ thank you so much for this fantastic experience. See you again soon. Highly recommended!!!

18/01/2026: I was truly satisfied with this amazing Sunday lunch! I loved everything, from the hot appetizer to the fresh red prawns from Gallipoli, from the very special first courses to the dessert. Highly recommended.

12/01/2026: It's been a while since I've had dinner at this restaurant, fantastic food and excellent value for money

06/01/2026: The Google listing showed the place as open. After driving 45 km, we discovered it wasn't open at all. A little more attention to the (potential) customer wouldn't hurt.

13/01/2026: LOCATION: The Lido Giardino di Monsignore Pizzeria and Restaurant is located in Contrada Torre del Porto in Mattinata. A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: This restaurant is well-known among tourists and locals alike. When you arrive, you can enjoy an incredible view of the sea. Especially at sunset, when the sun disappears behind the rocks, the sea is tinged with various colors. On the several occasions I've been, I've enjoyed both the fish-based first and second courses, as well as the pizzas. Each dish reflects the tradition of the Gargano. The restaurant has ample parking, a significant detail in an area that's very busy during the summer months. The photographs I took are testimonies that tell a story, more than a thousand words. FUN FACT: DID YOU KNOW THAT...? The Port Tower was one of the ancient coastal towers built in the 16th century to guard against Ottoman pirate raids. CONCLUSION: If you enjoyed this read, I invite you to discover my other reviews.

29/12/2025: It was a more than positive experience from all points of view.

04/01/2026: Rude, unpleasant, and arrogant waiter...mediocre food

24/12/2025: Seafood restaurant on the marina, excellent value for money, I recommend it to anyone who wants to make a good impression on any occasion. The gazebo outside is fabulous both in summer and winter.

27/12/2025: We stumbled upon it by chance, without a reservation, one day during the Christmas holidays. We'd heard good things about it, and it deserved its reputation: we had excellent raw seafood (compliments to the accompanying sauces), a first course (tagliolini spunsale and anchovy colatura), a second course (sea bass with chard cream), and two desserts. Everything was delicious! It must be said: the price isn't cheap. The service was truly friendly, both to us and to our dog. I recommend it for a special occasion.

08/12/2025: Lots of Japan influence in the food. A nice interpretation of Italian fusion food.

06/01/2026: Coming here isn't just a simple lunch or dinner... it's a lifetime experience. I have no words to describe the high level of quality and professionalism. Congratulations!

08/11/2025: Simply fantastic!!! I won't add anything else because any other words wouldn't do it justice. You have to go!

06/01/2026: Great welcome, excellent pizza and restaurant.... really friendly waiters..

02/01/2026: We had dinner at Maria and Mimmo's, who are two wonderful people. The place is very welcoming, the service impeccable, and the food is fresh and excellent. Excellent value. Highly recommended if you're passing through Savalletri or if you want to eat good seafood.

19/01/2026: La Scarpetta Hostaria is a true guarantee. High-quality ingredients, carefully prepared dishes, and authentic flavors: everything was delicious, from start to finish. The service was impeccable, with great courtesy and attention to detail. Special thanks to Giordano, the owner, who gave us excellent advice on our choice of dishes, from appetizers to dessert, making us feel truly pampered. We'll definitely be back!

03/01/2026: One of the best in Lecce, excellent food and attentive, efficient staff! Prices are moderately high, but you pay for quality... definitely worth a try!

23/11/2025: Simply top-notch pizza... A delight for the eyes and the palate.

17/11/2025: Delicious pizza. Everything was excellent, including the very fast and friendly service. Perhaps the place is old, so there are a lot of steps between the rooms. Otherwise, everything was excellent!

26/12/2025: On the way back from the sea we decided to stop for lunch. Very positive experience, the unique location in the full centre of the salento peninsula makes it the right place for whom is criss crossing it. Said that the real add value was the food. We took the antipasto della casa made by 6 different plates all of them superb and unique. We then went into 3 primi orecchiette, cappellacci, and gnocchi each one with a superb sauce. Honestly food was so good that we could not decide which one was the best one. If you are really into locally made food with a view to innovation, then it is a must try. Well done indeed.

21/12/2025: The atmosphere is very charming, the dishes are sophisticated, and especially the desserts, one in particular is truly original! It was very crowded, so it took a while for the food to arrive, but that's understandable considering how crowded it was. I recommend making reservations, especially on holidays or the day before. Very charming, I especially recommend it to those who enjoy more unusual cuisine.

31/01/2026: We ordered the tasting course for four people. It was very delicious, and it suited the Korean palate as well. The menu mainly features home-cooked meals from the Puglia region. Almost all the dishes on the menu were from the southern region. We went on a Saturday lunchtime, and it was quite crowded, so it's a good idea to make a reservation.

15/01/2026: ...what can I say...an experience to absolutely avoid. The food was bland, and neither the staff nor the owners took any action to remedy the situation...as if everything were normal.

04/01/2026: Everything was perfect. Excellent location and excellent food, presented with the utmost attention to detail. Very friendly staff. We'll definitely be back.

17/11/2025: This restaurant is close to the train and a classic italian american fusion!

13/01/2026: A lovely little restaurant in a nice neighbourhood. There is a very large choice of pizzas, so it became difficult to even make a decision about what to choose, but the pizza and desert was nice. Staff were friendly and helpful. This is definitely worth a visit if in the area.

12/01/2026: A historic restaurant. The pizza is good, even if it doesn't have a more refined "gourmet" variety with top-quality ingredients. I think some of the pizzas could be a little different. I emphasize the good service because a waiter—I don't remember his name now, but I know he's been working there for about 2 years—realized that they'd assigned a table for 4 and there were 6 of us, so he moved us as soon as a larger table became available. I give the owner Donato a 0 because while we were drinking limoncello, he asked us to hurry up because he had to seat 14 people and therefore served our table!!!! I won't go into further detail because the wait for the appetizers, if you will, was really long, and then we were kicked out. But no, I'm not.

17/01/2026: Unfortunately, my experience didn't live up to expectations. The service was unprofessional, and the staff didn't seem to be at ease; they were clearly busy and disinterested. As for the food, the dishes were disappointing, and the mussels in particular were rubbery and flavorless, which completely ruined the experience. What a shame!

07/01/2026: I love everything about this restaurant, and whenever I pass through Castro, I can't help but stop in. In winter, the experience is even more enjoyable, because there are fewer people and the staff, always kind and welcoming, enjoys the more relaxed pace. The two sisters who own it are perfect hosts and make their guests feel at home. We last stopped by between New Year's Eve and Epiphany and enjoyed risotto, seafood spaghetti, and burnt wheat macaroni. This was followed by a generous grilled fish platter, excellently cooked and carefully selected, and a delicious and flavorful mussel and clam stew. We finished with fragrant citrus sorbets. Needless to say, the view from the terrace, directly overlooking the marina, is enchanting!

15/02/2026: What a mess! Customers packed like sardines at tiny tables where there's not even room for plates. The pizzas arrive while you're eating your appetizers, and for them everything is normal. The pizzas with hard, inedible dough are sent back, and the annoyed and rude waiter defends the indefensible!! Disgusting as it gets.

05/01/2026: Great experience, friendly staff, spacious and spotlessly clean rooms, and new furnishings. Top of the line.