I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Lecce

25/09/2025: It's truly a quiet place, excellent home cooking with ingredients just like home, generous portions, impeccable service. The appetizer menu is varied, and the fried fish is excellent. Compliments to the chef; I'll definitely be back next summer.

17/09/2025: Small, homemade restaurant for a pleasant evening with friends, tasty local products, mussels au gratin and decent fried fish.

03/10/2025: Super tasty insalata, tagliere and burger

01/10/2025: Very good options for dinner in the center of Lecce. Pleasant service, typical "Puglian" cuisine and very good atmosphere. Very balanced price-quality ratio.

31/12/2025: We came as a couple and then with friends: we have fond memories of excellent cuisine made with the freshest, top-quality ingredients. The chef is on a whole other level compared to what we've enjoyed at many restaurants in Salento. An authentic and high-quality culinary experience, which manages to enhance local tradition with modern technique and sensitivity, leaving us wanting to return again.

30/11/2025: A sublime lunch. Chef Andrea conveys his passion for cooking through his dishes. Top-quality ingredients and excellent service. Congratulations, we'll definitely be back.

27/01/2026: Latini – Italian Tradition with Soul 🇮🇹🍷 A place where you can experience the true Italian way of life. The cuisine impresses with fresh, lovingly prepared dishes bursting with flavor – down-to-earth, authentic, and perfectly cooked. You can taste the quality of the ingredients and the passion that goes into every plate. The atmosphere is lively yet cozy, perfect for a convivial evening. The service was friendly, attentive, and warm, making you feel instantly welcome. A restaurant you'll remember and gladly return to.

22/01/2026: Good food, even if not everything is available. I think it's a shame for a meat restaurant not to have chicken available even though it's featured prominently on the menu.

08/01/2026: Friendly and professional staff, excellent food.

05/11/2025: We were in Gallipoli on a tour of Sardinia and had dinner at this typical restaurant. Everything was delicious, and we had excellent service. I recommend everyone visit Gallipoli and stop at this truly interesting restaurant.

24/12/2025: Spaghetti with very fresh amberjack, an excellent dessert

16/10/2025: An excellent discovery! While passing through the region, we preferred to travel a few kilometers to get away from the coast, and we did well! An excellent discovery; we were very well received and the food is delicious; the dishes are homemade and tasty! Bravo! Don't hesitate to travel a few kilometers into the Santa Cesarea countryside for a treat!

08/02/2026: Fantastic experience, stunning sea views, fresh and delicious food. Highly recommended.

07/01/2026: Enchanting place...attentive and precise service...excellent quality of food...well done!

09/12/2025: Very welcoming, excellent dishes with fresh seasonal flavors, exceptional staff, an experience to recommend

18/10/2025: A beautiful property surrounded by greenery. The owner is incredibly kind; you can immediately tell he loves his job. Local produce is used. A place that takes you away from reality, both for the beauty that surrounds you and the quality of the food served. I think I made the best choice for the location, the food, and the staff. My mom was so happy to celebrate her birthday here. Congratulations again!

03/10/2025: We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate our wedding! The estate is an enchanting, elegant, and welcoming place, but what makes it truly unique is the extraordinary attention to every detail. From the setup to the timing, from the impeccable service to the quality of the food, everything was perfect. They took care of every detail with great professionalism and passion, making us feel at ease and pampered at every moment. Our guests were thrilled: the magical atmosphere, the delicious dishes, and the kindness of the staff made the day unforgettable for them too. For us, it was truly special to be able to experience such an important event without worries, knowing we were in the right hands. We will always cherish the beauty of this place and the helpfulness of those who accompanied us on this journey. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff for making our dream come true!

21/09/2025: Just like in fairy tales... Everything was perfect, from the villa to the service, the food, and the staff.

01/01/2026: I checked the TripAdvisor reviews before booking. 99% were positive. Out of curiosity, I looked at the 1% with negative reviews. The user review "Parisian chef with bossy wife," a true script for an episode of an Italian comedy, convinced me to book. At lunchtime, I introduced myself as a friend of the "Parisian chef." The manager, described by the Parisian chef's wife as "aggressive, misogynistic, and lacking in charm and elegance," and we laughed about the incident. We ate very well, spent the right amount, and returned the next day to try other dishes. You can't stroll through the heart of Lecce's historic center and not stop at Locanda del Ballerino. The origin of its name is already a story worth telling. If you decide to go, introduce yourself as a friend of the "Parisian chef with bossy wife." 😉😂

26/12/2025: Lovely surprise ☺️ super recommended!

06/01/2026: Excellent staff, polite and well-trained, with orderly and organized service. Fresh and delicious dishes. We had a wonderful time. Highly recommended.

27/12/2025: A quaint restaurant in the Salento village of Specchia, known for its creative Mediterranean cuisine that blends local flavors and Tuscan influences with fresh ingredients and meticulous presentation. The atmosphere is intimate and charming, with an indoor dining room and a garden surrounded by prickly pears. Online reviews frequently praise the mixed antipasti, first courses like the flambéed pasta in a parmesan mold, and well-executed second courses, as well as the friendly and attentive service. Overall, the reviews are very positive, with excellent value for money, although some opinions differ on the texture of some dishes.

17/01/2026: Wonderful fish specialties, very fresh and professionally prepared. Good selection of wines. A very pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. It was a great discovery in the heart of Gallipoli's old town.

08/01/2026: A true seafood osteria, like those of yesteryear, in the heart of Gallipoli's historic center, between the beach and the western shore. The restaurant is beautifully decorated in a nautical style, and the dishes are generous and delicious, starting with the brigands' appetizer, which can be enjoyed with a wine from a wide selection of local and international wines. The prices are absolutely excellent considering the quality and quantity of the food and service.

17/02/2026: Let's start with the fact that the food is delicious. The staff is always friendly, quick to serve, and available to answer any questions. Pericle also knows how to recommend dishes perfectly, making you feel immediately at ease and enjoying his wonderful dishes. The atmosphere inside is cozy and comfortable, and in the summer you can also eat outside in the square, where you can admire the beautiful historic center of one of the most beautiful villages in Italy: SPECCHIA. I highly recommend it and would love to return 👍👍👍

31/12/2025: Simple yet fantastic atmosphere. Traditional Salento inland menu. Meat from their own butcher shop. Flavors that evoke memories of childhood in Salento. Reasonable prices.

04/01/2026: Excellent fish, honest service.

25/12/2025: Delicious lunch, exceptional fish, excellent service, professional staff. Highly recommended.

14/02/2026: Valentine's Day lunch. The atmosphere was simple and very welcoming. The staff was polite. But the food was truly wonderful. Everything was fresh and the flavors were delicate. We'll be back.

18/01/2026: We ordered two first courses and asked to split them. The quality was excellent, the flavors were excellent, and the quantities were surprising! Really good. Well done!