I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Bari

12/04/2026: Wonderful in name and in nature! I'm returning to this restaurant after four years and I feel the same magic as the first time. The dishes are "stellar" and "starred." Finally, something innovative that, in addition to visual beauty, adds a light, refined, and above all lively flavor. For two, we ate: tomato tartare, bread with friggitelli peppers and scampi, chard pancotto and fried fava beans; gigli with crab and octopus; and dessert called bread and chocolate. While we waited, a variety of entrees and finger foods were offered. The service was absolutely exceptional, given the attention to customer service in the presentation and preparation of the dishes. With a glass of rosé and coffee, about €80 per person, absolutely well spent. For me, the best restaurant in Puglia.

06/04/2026: Great restaurant to have delicious food! Little on the pricey side, but it worth trying it if you like to try different kind of seafood.

13/12/2025: The place is very welcoming, clean, the staff are friendly, and the service is fast. A pleasant place to spend a quiet evening, but... Tagliolini with scampi had something special about it, a not-so-pleasant flavor, definitely due to the fish not being particularly fresh. It didn't smell good or taste good. The roasted octopus was good but tough. The baked potatoes were good. The sorbet was unimaginable, basically just ice chips. It's definitely a good place for pizza (though I haven't tried it), but otherwise, it's not up to par.

08/11/2025: Unfortunately, I ordered a gluten-free pizza, happy to finally have found a pizzeria that made it. Instead, I ended up with a frozen pizza base with added toppings. A real disappointment! Absolutely avoid it.

12/04/2026: Delicious food, very friendly hosts, 100% recommended!

28/02/2026: everything ok! very kind and courteous!

19/04/2026: Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this place due to the absolutely exorbitant prices. I'm sorry, but paying €20 for a seafood risotto is outrageous!

18/04/2026: Simply a guarantee. The location, cuisine, and staff are top notch.

13/04/2026: I was there on Sunday, April 12th. The setting is lovely, and the sea view creates a great atmosphere. We ordered seafood, some of which weren't particularly fresh; perhaps smelling them before serving would be a good idea. The monkfish packages were excellent, but the seafood risotto was terrible. There were some obvious mistakes: the rice wasn't suitable for risotto, which didn't bind with the ingredients, and there was water on the bottom of the plate. For our second course, we ordered fried shrimp, calamari, and mixed seafood. The mixed seafood was the same as the calamari, with the addition of four small fish. If the menu says mixed seafood, I expect a fish-only fried seafood. The bill was reasonable for the location and the food. There's definitely room for improvement.

13/04/2026: The service was too fast and the atmosphere was quite nice, but a bit cold.

13/09/2025: Everything was very good and the staff were very kind and helpful.

07/09/2025: Worst sandwich I've ever eaten, and incredibly expensive! Free Pac-Man at the door is brilliant!

21/03/2026: A lovely, welcoming place in the center of Bitonto, behind the beautiful Romanesque cathedral. It's a restaurant and pizzeria, and the staff is friendly and helpful. They're very attentive to their guests' requests. We were there for a group dinner with a pre-arranged menu; they took into account any allergies and special needs. The owner of the restaurant personally made sure everything was running smoothly and explained the dishes we'd be trying. He also gave us a lesson in extra virgin olive oil tasting. On the table were four different varieties of Moncultivar olive oil (Leccino, Coratina, Peranzana, and Piccholine) from Apulian producers. We paired the various oils with bread, an appetizer, a first course, and a second course. The bread was homemade. They also brought a focaccia. The appetizer included a meat tartar, a lactose-free tart, and a beef carpaccio. Then came a risotto with artichokes, crusco peppers, and caciocavallo cheese. Then came a suckling pig topped with a delicious cream. And for dessert, a warm chocolate cake with almond crème brulee. They chose the wine, but it was good. The place filled up quickly. The name of the place is inspired by the "patriarca," a name given to the centuries-old olive trees found in Puglia.

01/02/2026: I often return when I'm passing through. I'm guaranteed an excellent lunch in a nice, welcoming place. I recommend it.

12/05/2026: I discovered this splendid venue for a First Communion. The location is breathtaking, with its manicured greenery surrounding it and the enchanting atmosphere. It features several rooms with glass windows overlooking the fountain, whose water features add a touch of charm. The food is excellent, beautifully plated and served by the staff, always attentive to the guests' needs. The owners' friendliness and professionalism, consolidated by years of experience, are another highlight of this splendid venue. We were fortunate to be in the room hosted by a charismatic professional—Riccardo De Luca—who, with his simply amazing voice from the first notes, his comic performances, and his empathy, accompanied us throughout the day, demonstrating great artistic versatility and a natural ability to entertain the audience. *Arcade* certainly remains a go-to place for celebrating any occasion that requires a touch of class and a distinctive touch.

11/05/2026: Beautiful and well-maintained facility, Vito the restaurant manager is knowledgeable and helpful, the food is excellent, and the waiters are very friendly. Highly recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

13/03/2026: Very tasty for fish and fruit lovers.

13/03/2026: The interior is cute, quite rustic, reminding me a bit of a tourist attraction inside an amusement park. The food is exceptional; I recommend the spaghetti all'assassina. I must say I noticed the high quality of the dishes, especially at the fairly reasonable prices. The service is a major flaw: they forgot our appetizers, misunderstood our order, didn't bring our drinks, and it took them five minutes to issue a bill. However, the overall quality is good; I'd gladly return.

24/12/2025: I'm shocked, disappointed, and very, very bitter... two proseccos (no particular brand), a plate of raw fish (an oyster, a shrimp, and two scampi), plus two other small plates of various things (cold, by the way, including some fried food)... Basically, everything to share, nothing calculated for two! Total €70... basically two aperitifs for €35 per person, the cost of a dinner in a pinch... I understand it's Christmas Eve, but increasing the price like this is truly illegal... half an hour to be so bled... I don't think I'll be back, not even for a coffee, because I felt truly cheated, never mind Christmas wishes... What a disappointment...

16/11/2025: I go to this bar exclusively for the products which are of good quality especially the really good croissants, but unfortunately I have to give one star because it is not the first time it happens, I am referring to the waitress Alina who served me the croissants and then made me pay, a piece of advice, education and empathy are the basis of this job, I enter saying hello and I barely get a response, a desire to work equal to 0, and after having paid even worse, if you do not want to be in contact with people, you are asked to change jobs, because the image of the place depends on it, which I repeat is TRULY EXCELLENT

10/05/2026: They ripped us off with the price! Two cappuccinos and a pastry for 20 euros!! Table service was provided, and they offered us water (from a glass bottle filled with tap water that was running).

10/05/2026: We feel ripped off!!! The service was terrible, and we paid €22 for two coffees and a pastry. Unfortunately, we didn't know the prices beforehand. But coffees don't cost more than €2.50 anywhere else. DON'T GO!!!!

13/05/2026: Very polite and super good dishes! Compliments

10/05/2026: It was nice and the staff were very friendly

15/05/2026: Excellent tradition, everything too good!

28/04/2026: Excellent pizza, friendly staff, excellent service... recommended...♥️♥️

26/04/2026: Top pizza, fried food and first courses

26/04/2026: Four beers without even glasses at a table for six. They don't even want to take out the umbrellas. Unspeakable staff.

06/05/2026: Friendly and original aqua dining option

03/05/2026: Communication with tourists is difficult, both in English and Spanish. They offer side dishes vaguely, without specifying whether they're included in the menu when you ask (like salad or fries), and then charge exorbitant prices. We spent 70 euros for two tiny dishes. I don't recommend it.