I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Puglia

01/11/2025: Great place, delicious pizza, exceptional service and location. Very affordable prices.

26/10/2025: Delicious pizza, rich in ingredients :) tables in beautiful surroundings

01/11/2025: Taverna Caprese in Bari is a simple, rustic establishment, typical of local taverns. A taverna is a small, friendly restaurant serving traditional, unpretentious cuisine. For lunch, we sampled antipasti: pears with caciocavallo cheese, breaded cod, as well as spaghetti with anchovies and olives, and paccheri with seafood. The meal was simple but decent, affordable, and perfectly acceptable for a relaxed outing.

21/10/2025: The pizza was delicious and filling. The place has a soul. The staff was very helpful. The food was served quickly and beautifully. I recommend it.

31/10/2025: The atmosphere was intimate and very welcoming. The table service was prompt, but cold and disinterested. Throughout the dinner, not even at checkout were we asked how it went. The child's cavatelli with tomato sauce was completely overcooked, but he ate it anyway because he was very hungry and didn't want to wait any longer. The pasta was so soft it broke on the palate. I had a first course with creamed peppers, but it was very bland (I generally eat very lightly at home). The octopus appetizer on fava bean puree was good, but the portion was really small, so you have to ask for bread baskets. I didn't like the chestnut dessert, but I should point out that personal taste may have played a big part. I had intended to report this at the cashier if asked how it went, but nothing happened. Too bad, never mind. I chose it to celebrate my birthday and had high expectations overall, but for now, I wouldn't recommend it. UPDATE: NO, the customer isn't always right. I've adjusted my "food" rating (from 1 to 2). In fact, the child's pasta was inedible (zero), the octopus was a 3, and the bland first course was a 2. A "2" rating is probably more likely. In any case, I don't think it's very elegant or polite to criticize using such terms. But reading your responses, even to other less-than-positive reviews, only presumption, sarcasm, annoyance, and arrogance emerge. You need to accept that perhaps something went wrong with some customers, instead of criticizing everything in a harsh tone as if it were unacceptable and out-of-touch reviews. I even thought about returning to change my mind, but it put me off. Good luck.

29/10/2025: Always in search for a good meal in every location I visit. PerBacco did not disappoint one bit. Located a bit off the main strip, this place still maintains a warm and cozy charm about it. The surprising highlight was the complimentary stater of olives fried in tomatoes. For appetisers, the grilled octopus is mandatory. Perfectly cooked, not chewy and the tips of the tentacles were lightly charred and crunchy. For mains, rely on the owner to recommend a seasonal dish as the menu is on rotation. For dessert, I had a seasonal dish of chestnut mousse and whipped ricotta with dark chocolate.

15/11/2025: In a medieval atmosphere, you can enjoy good-quality dishes, with fast service and the discreet, professional presence of the staff. Excellent value for money. Definitely worth returning.

17/10/2025: Cozy place, great food, and excellent service. Really nice.

12/10/2025: I had lunch with my family at this restaurant in Polignano, located just steps from the town square, on the recommendation of a local friend. As soon as I left, I called to thank him for the recommendation. The restaurant is welcoming and clean, the owner, who is also a handyman, is friendly, unpretentious, and never intrusive. Above all, the portions are generous and of the highest quality! The seafood cavatelli, in particular, prepared by the owner's mother, were spectacular! I know for sure that when we return to beautiful Polignano, we'll have no doubts, despite the fierce competition, about where to have lunch! Oh, and I almost forgot...the prices are fair, which further enhance the overall impression, which is overwhelmingly positive! Congratulations!

11/10/2025: Here we found a restaurant that serves truly delicious homemade pasta dishes. We were thrilled with the taste and the creations. Friendly service included!

01/10/2025: We were here for lunch on a tour. Food was good, but the prawns were excellent!

27/09/2025: Very good, flavorful dishes with perfect portions. The price is very fair, even including the bottle of wine. The fennel liqueur is a must-try! The restaurant is surrounded by greenery and is very welcoming, especially the small dining room in the internal courtyard. The staff and owners are knowledgeable, hospitable, and friendly, with special attention to our dog, Macchia. A final highlight is the unexpected company of cuddly and well-behaved kittens of all ages, from the nearby farm. Well-groomed and clean, they are available for adoption by anyone who will fall in love with them! We will definitely be back at the first opportunity!

25/10/2025: Excellent! Fresh fish, nice atmosphere, very friendly staff.

21/10/2025: Quality food, but they need to revise the table service. They need more helpful and attentive staff, especially since the prices are...Michelin-star-worthy.

07/09/2025: Discovered by chance, a true delight for the palate and the eyes, just steps from Piazza Sant'Onofrio. Excellent dishes, made with fresh ingredients, carefully prepared and plated. Impeccable service, in a refined setting. Highly recommended.

01/09/2025: Top location, every dish is a work of art. Highly recommended.

19/11/2025: The best pizza I've had in 63 years. You're the best in all of Italy. Congratulations!

12/11/2025: Very tasty pizzas! I would definitely go back to try other flavors! We chose 3 flavors and they were all very good! It is quite economical for the quantity it offers.

10/11/2025: From Paolo and Federica always at 🔝

01/11/2025: We discovered this little place and my husband and I were absolutely blown away! Delicious, both in terms of location and food, nothing is left to chance, and we leave the table feeling happy. Thank you for the experience.

16/10/2025: I had a deeply disappointing experience at this restaurant. We arrived right at 7:30 PM when it just opened, on a very cold evening. We were the first customers of the night, and the restaurant was completely empty inside. However, when we asked for a table, the waitress told us that only outdoor seating was available — even though there were plenty of empty tables indoors. After leaving, we checked online and saw that there were still many open tables available at that time. As Asian customers, it was very hard not to feel that we were treated differently because of our race. Being denied indoor seating while the restaurant clearly had space felt humiliating and discriminatory. This is not just poor service — it is racism. This kind of behavior is unacceptable and should not happen anywhere. I truly hope the management takes this seriously and ensures no one else has to experience such racist treatment again.

11/10/2025: A surprising food and wine journey into the heart of Puglia in Fasano. As a winemaker and food and wine expert, I'm rarely so impressed by a dining experience in the area. At the Ardecuore Restaurant, I had a simply impeccable evening, where every detail was attended to with passion and expertise. The quality of the ingredients is evident from the first bite: clear, authentic flavors, never masked, but enhanced by a cuisine that respects and elevates each ingredient. The appetizer menu was a crescendo of balance and creativity, while two dishes in particular won me over: a rare elegance and balance of spaghetti with white truffle and a perfectly executed Pigeon Reale, intense, evocative (with an exceptional carob sauce), and juicy. Paired with a 2017 Le Braci, an absolute icon of Puglia's winemaking tradition, served at the perfect temperature and complemented by a surprising wine list that showcases a Puglia beyond the usual clichés, with bold and highly valuable choices. Honorable mention goes to the spirits list, a true gem for enthusiasts and connoisseurs: not everyone has a Caroni on the list, and that speaks volumes about the research and expertise that permeates this place. Ardecuore is more than just a restaurant: it's a place where passion for flavor blends with a love of hospitality. I will return soon and often. Sincere compliments to all the staff and to Vito for how they welcomed us and made us feel at home.

12/10/2025: I've been to this pizzeria many times (both before it changed ownership and under the current management) and I have to say the food is always good. Both medium and high pizzas, a fairly varied menu, and reasonable prices. Service is always prompt. Recommended.

05/10/2025: We arrived at closing time and they made us pizzas out of courtesy and they were excellent

04/10/2025: Incredibly friendly and service-oriented staff, very keen to ensure we had a good experience. The food was very good, but on the more expensive side and (compared to other restaurants in the area) small portions. However, the taste was incredible, and outweighed the quantity of food.

18/09/2025: Excellent dinner! The veal ribs melted in your mouth, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The creamy scampi casseroles were simply extraordinary: delicate, creamy, unforgettable. The staff were extremely kind and the atmosphere warm and welcoming. A restaurant that leaves you smiling. Thank you so much!

28/10/2025: *An unforgettable evening at Locanda del Maniscalco!* The food was the true star of the evening: authentic dishes, intense flavors, and impeccable presentation. The desserts, made directly by the inn, were exquisite and a fitting end to an excellent dinner. The staff was extremely kind and professional, from the telephone reservation to the welcome at the table. The waiters listed the dishes with passion and expertise, making the choice even more enjoyable. The location is unique and charming, located in the heart of Mattinata's historic center. The covered terrace, enclosed by glass windows, made for a warm and welcoming evening, despite the weather outside being less than ideal. Special highlights: the local scaldatelli, the delicious olives, the chilled sparkling water, and the impeccable presentation of the dishes. A place I highly recommend and will definitely return to. It's always a pleasure to find places like this, where the quality of the food and hospitality come together to create an unforgettable experience. *Compliments to Locanda del Farrier for the excellent service and high-quality cuisine!*"

26/10/2025: Friendly service. Very tasty food. Excellent lemon cake with almond desert. The only restaurant in Puglia to offer us a free liqueur.

11/11/2025: We discovered this restaurant by chance. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The chef let us taste the "vino novello". As for the food, the tapas were delicious!

03/11/2025: Penny Restaurant in Brindisi was an exceptional discovery that exceeded all expectations. The culinary experience blends perfectly with a unique atmosphere steeped in history. ​The Ambience: As soon as you step inside, you're greeted by the breathtaking beauty of the interior: the stone cross vault, with its striking white and beige striped arches, lends a welcoming, antique charm, making dinner an intimate and special experience. A characteristic, tastefully furnished restaurant that speaks of Puglia and tradition. ​The Cuisine: The menu offers a selection of dishes that celebrate the sea and local flavors with creativity and quality. Our experience was a feast of flavor: ​The seafood appetizers were incredibly fresh and flavorful. We relied entirely on the staff for everything from the main course to dessert. ​Special mention goes to their attentiveness to dietary requirements. A sign of great professionalism and customer care. The Service: The staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, always ready to recommend the right wine (since it's also a Taperia & Cantina) and describe the dishes with passion. They make you feel at home, pampered yet discreet. In summary: Penny Restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it's a sensory experience that combines history, culinary excellence (especially seafood), and great hospitality. Highly recommended for a memorable dinner in Brindisi.