I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Lecce

08/06/2025: We stayed at the Masseria for a week. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Giulia and Ferdinando are warm and attentive hosts. The room was clean and quiet. A highlight was the food. The breakfast was delicious; nothing was missing. We also ate dinner there every day. It was delicious and always fresh and locally sourced. A wonderful stay! Highly recommended.

04/05/2025: È appena terminato il nostro soggiorno alla Masseria Lacco e non posso non recensire più che positivamente la nostra breve vacanza ospiti di questa fantastica Masseria. La location, il cibo, l'accoglienza sempre gioiosa dei proprietari e, soprattutto, il grande amore per gli animali. Una menzione a parte merita il gustosissimo pasticciotto della signora Giulia! Noi ci siamo sentiti come a casa. Da tornare assolutamente e da consigliare a chi vuole passare una vacanza da ricordare.

26/10/2025: Both the pizzas and the first and second courses are excellent. The "sagne torte" are special, as are the horsemeat bites. Attentive and courteous service. Welcoming place. I recommend it.

24/10/2025: Excellent dinner in a truly peaceful setting, with excellent service and preparation, excellent dishes, good house wine, free parking, friendly and helpful staff, truly delicious appetizers, and all the first courses prepared in-house. A fantastic experience we will definitely be repeating.

11/11/2025: Excellent place, local traditions at heart, super friendly staff, excellent food

11/11/2025: Great food and service in a beautiful, casual setting.

07/10/2025: Excellent restaurant with very tasty food and a varied menu. Fast and efficient service. The best tiramisu in Italy for sure!!! Fair prices and even cheap for the value.

16/08/2025: Decent service, fresh fish but very overcooked and salty pasta

01/11/2025: Each dish has its own sublime character. The interplay between the poetic courses and the service is also balanced. Damiano, professional and empathetic. Giulio, dedicated to the magnificence of a stellar tiramisu. Congratulations.

03/10/2025: A great evening at Verdi Experience! Fresh fish, carefully prepared and incredibly tasty dishes, extremely friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere. Excellent value. Highly recommended for those who love well-made sushi 🙌

17/10/2025: Since 1991, "Da Bruna" has been one of my favorite restaurants. Just yesterday I went there with some friends who aren't local, and they were thrilled with both the quality of the food and the professionalism of the team, not to mention the extraordinary kindness of the owner. The atmosphere was so welcoming that my friends and I didn't want to leave. Everyone loved the food. The photos are just a tiny fraction of the Salento delicacies we tasted. See you soon, dear Bruna 👋

08/10/2025: Here you can find fresh, homemade pasta.

21/09/2025: A simple place that serves healthy and hearty food... a host of antipasti, each one more excellent than the last. Very friendly service and welcome. Very good value for money.

11/09/2025: We've been there twice! Terrace on a small, closed street. Very good and very attentive staff! Thank you

04/10/2025: We visited this restaurant on a recommendation with a group of six, but unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. The service was extremely poor: once the food was served, nobody checked in to see if everything was alright. The dishes themselves were below standard — the meat was tough and fatty, the lobster was overcooked, and the pasta had an unpleasantly sour taste. When we shared our feedback with the manager, instead of showing understanding or offering any form of compensation, he simply defended the restaurant. This lack of professionalism and customer care made the experience even worse. On top of that, the restaurant’s atmosphere was underwhelming, more reminiscent of a staff kitchen than a place to enjoy a nice meal. Overall, a truly disappointing visit. Neither the food, the service, nor the setting lived up to even basic expectations. Answer to owners reaction; It’s quite telling that your response to criticism is not reflection but sarcasm. A professional restaurateur listens, learns, and values feedback — even when it’s not flattering. Our review was written honestly and respectfully, describing what we experienced. Your message, on the other hand, confirms exactly what we felt during our visit: a lack of respect for guests and for basic hospitality. We genuinely hope you can one day appreciate that constructive feedback isn’t an attack — it’s an opportunity to improve.

04/10/2025: We visited this restaurant on a friend’s recommendation with a party of six, but sadly the experience fell far below expectations. Service was inattentive from the start — after the food was brought to the table, no one returned to check whether everything was satisfactory. The dishes themselves were disappointing: the meat was tough and fatty, the lobster was noticeably overcooked, and the pasta had a sour, unpleasant flavor. When we shared our concerns with the manager, instead of listening or showing any willingness to resolve the issue, he dismissed our comments and defended the restaurant. This defensive attitude only added to the frustration. The ambiance didn’t help either; the setting felt more like a cafeteria or staff canteen than a restaurant where you would want to spend an enjoyable evening. Overall, a very disappointing visit. Neither the food, the service, nor the atmosphere came close to meeting even the most basic expectations. Answer on the reaction of mister Giordano. Your reply says far more about your restaurant than any review ever could. Instead of addressing a guest’s feedback, you chose mockery — which perfectly explains the attitude we encountered that evening. If the goal was to prove our point about the lack of professionalism, consider it achieved.

14/09/2025: We arrived in Puglia yesterday and were hungry. Restaurants here naturally open later than in Germany. Calogero opens as early as 7:00 PM, and the reviews were very good. Absolutely right. We can recommend the restaurant without reservation. If you're looking for a sea view, you've obviously come to the wrong place. But the food is excellent. We had Scottish beef tagliata, grilled and fried vegetables, a pizza, wine, water, a sorbet, and espressos. All of the finest quality. The service was extremely attentive and friendly. Of course, there was also water for our dog. We will definitely visit the restaurant again. Many thanks to the whole team. Continued success. Greetings, Max We arrived in Puglia yesterday and are famous. The restaurants here are naturally the later ones than in Germany. Calogero apre all 7:00 pm and the reviews are mostly positive. Assolutamente giusto. Consigliamo il ristorante during the prenotation. Se cercate una vista mare, avete ovviamente sbagliato posto. My phone is excellent. Abbiamo preso tagliata di manzo scozzese, verdure grigliate e fritte, una pizza, vino, aqua, a sorbetto e caffè espresso. All in all, high quality. The service is extremely attentive and cordial. Naturally, Hanno Persino fornito water for the nostro cane. Torneremo secured at the restaurant. Grazie di hearte a tutto il team. Vi auguriamo and successo duraturo. Cordiali saluti, Max

01/09/2025: I spent a delightful evening with friends at this restaurant. The food was excellent, and above all, we were treated very courteously, attentively, and pleasantly by the tall, black-haired waiter.

05/10/2025: Excellent value for money. Very pleasant service.

30/09/2025: A truly successful evening! The octopus Salentina is a poem. The bread salad with burrata is just as delicious. The coppacallo with onions in primitivo sauce is a real highlight.

09/10/2025: Very good cuisine with traditional dishes.

29/09/2025: The establishment was posted as open this Saturday from 8 p.m. and we found ourselves several customers in front of the door with all the lights off and without a sign to inform us.

13/11/2025: An evening spent with dear friends: we enjoyed an appetizer and an excellent risotto. Everything was truly excellent, from the food to the service, which was always attentive and competent. I highly recommend it!

12/11/2025: Impeccable service, excellent food, and not to mention the location. Everything deserves an A+. This was my second time here, and I'll gladly return.

16/09/2025: Just simply fabulous. Exemplary service. Stunning accommodation and the MOST wonderful food.

16/08/2025: Excellent August 15th dinner! The food was friendly and fresh. My compliments to the entire staff!

12/10/2025: A true gem of local cuisine! Great welcome.

12/10/2025: Sunday lunch at noon with friends. Reserved, ate outside, service a bit slow. A small note: I prefer to drink water in a glass or tumbler, not a chalice 🤷🏼‍♀️

12/10/2025: We ordered a Burrata with local cold cuts (very good), Polpo Salento Style, and Polpo with Ratatouille. Unfortunately, both octopus dishes were quite salty — even the vegetables in the ratatouille. The staff was kind and replaced one of the dishes with pasta at no extra cost, which we really appreciated. However, when the second octopus dish also turned out too salty, we were told it couldn’t be changed because “only one dish can be replaced.” That policy felt strange and not really fair, especially since the food simply wasn’t good. The waiter explained that the octopus was fresh, not frozen, which might explain the difference in taste — but I’ve had octopus several times recently, and it was never this salty. I’m sharing this as kind feedback, because the restaurant itself is lovely, the service was polite, and the Burrata was truly delicious. With a bit more flexibility and attention in the kitchen, it could easily be an excellent experience for everyone.

09/10/2025: We have been in Puglia for 10 days now and in Lecce for 2 and our meal here last night was probably the best we have enjoyed so far. It is a little more expensive than some, but only a little and the extra is so worth it. The staff could not have been more friendly or efficient and the food was exquisite.