I migliori ristoranti in Lecce

02/10/2025: I have tried at least 6 difficult dishes and 2 different desserts. Everything was delicious in a rustic sense. Zero flaws. I recommend this place wholeheartedly. Try their grilled food.

16/09/2025: They offer you a 50% discount on The Fork, then send you an email saying your reservation has been canceled (as has happened to others). The King's pizza may be good, but it certainly doesn't make you want to eat it this way.

12/09/2025: Booked on the fork and contacted them because "they had the wrong promotion", if I had known beforehand I would have stayed on the beach for an hour longer, not very serious

13/11/2025: Excellent aperitifs and cocktails 🍸 But above all, lots of jazz. Super-attended jam sessions with so much positive energy. Thanks guys.

04/10/2025: This place is a guarantee. The cocktails are extraordinary. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I always return here as often as I can, and every time I visit, I always feel at home. Highly recommended!

14/02/2026: A truly lovely evening of dinner, the warmth and kindness were top priority, and we found the staff to be truly helpful. The atmosphere was truly beautiful, and the food was excellent. See you next time!

16/11/2025: Enjoyable dinner at Estia Restaurant, where the dishes are carefully crafted and presented. The atmosphere is elegant and relaxed, and the service is courteous and professional.

02/11/2025: A lovely restaurant offering an antipasti menu with several small appetizers. Ideal for two people to start with. The Pezzetti di cavallo was excellent, as was the fresh pasta with tomato sauce and ricotta. Simple service and good wine recommendations. We would have liked to see more smiles from our servers. Eating outside is a good option if the weather permits, as the street is quiet.

21/10/2025: Nice food, but the prices were a bit high for what they have offered.

23/12/2025: One of the best pizzas in the area. Gluten-free pizza dough also available. Friendly and helpful staff, cozy place.

19/11/2025: There were 6 of us and we ordered 6 different pizzas, one of which was gluten-free, and we were all happy. The pizza was very good, and the fried food was average.

10/01/2026: Very good lemon cream pasticcioti

25/12/2025: I wanted to compliment you on the new, completely raw pasticciotto cakes...!!! People were vying to ask me where I got it!!! Thanks.... See you next time!!

19/11/2025: We were there three weeks ago. We probably had the wrong evening, because the lobster starters were overcooked. The restaurant was very, very expensive, because with two lobster starters, a seafood starter, an appetizer, and a glass of wine, we spent 170.00 euros. You decide.

03/11/2025: The restaurant has long been renowned, but unfortunately (or fortunately) it's not in the city of Lecce, but it's still a 15-minute drive away. It's always been one of the best seafood restaurants.

13/08/2025: Excellent experience! The staff were incredibly kind and friendly, especially the owner, Mr. Raffaele. The dishes were delicious, carefully prepared, and plentiful: the secret, he told us, was his mother's cooking. There are very few restaurants like this in Salento. Highly recommended!

01/08/2025: The food was good, everything was delicious.

09/02/2026: Excellent pizza and attentive, kind and professional staff

21/09/2025: At dinner with friends, we were not favorably impressed by the quality of some of the dishes and the somewhat slow service.

26/09/2025: We chose Tallarini for our wedding in San Giovanni delle Formiche, and we weren't wrong. Everything went according to plan, with impeccable service and excellent food. All our guests were truly satisfied. A heartfelt thank you to Antonio, who looked after us with professionalism and patience without ever being intrusive. He was an exceptional host! <3

13/09/2025: Wedding September 11, 2025 We chose San Giovanni delle Formiche for our wedding, and everything was perfect! From the magical location, to the super friendly staff, always ready to accommodate any request, and not to mention the sublime food. It was a wonderful day to remember, and I have to thank Tallarini and the entire staff with all my heart!

13/07/2025: Truly a very nice place.....with outdoor tables....the food is good...excellent cocktails....the staff is friendly....

24/08/2025: Exceptional products (bread, puddings, and biscuits). For me, the best.

21/07/2025: The Pucci and strudel biscuits are excellent!

27/12/2025: Sadly, the food was not very good and didn’t meet expectations. The restaurant was dark and gloomy, and the chairs were uncomfortable, which made the whole experience unpleasant. There’s definitely room for improvement in both food and atmosphere.

27/11/2025: The staff is extremely friendly, the manager is incredibly nice and kind, always smiling and polite, even when faced with difficult situations. A truly good restaurant.

10/03/2026: The set menu was nothing special. Overcooked paccheri, pork was okay. You had to get up to get in, despite the three rooms with an entrance used for tables. The waiters were nice, but they forgot to return for the request.

20/02/2026: We found the restaurant with a bit of difficulty because the location listed on Google is behind the restaurant. I've always heard good things about this restaurant, so when it's like this, expectations are high. The appetizer was satisfying (the fried food was a little too greasy), but very filling. The pacchero al pomodoro was precooked but well-seasoned. The main course, unfortunately, disappointed me because it was a bit dry, as if it were cooked in advance and reheated before being served, when in fact it's the dish I've heard the most good things about. I'll definitely be back to give it a second chance. Maybe in the summer, because since it's a pre-established menu, I think they also base it on seasonality, so we'll see if they can fill these slight gaps. The quality/price ratio is in line with the standards. The atmosphere is very friendly and family-friendly. The staff who served us were kind and very helpful. Excellent for family groups or friends.