I migliori ristoranti in Lecce

03/09/2025: I honestly don't understand the cold or negative reviews for this restaurant. Splendid location near the Castle in a historic and truly characteristic square. All the dishes were more than good. Portions were not excessive but honest. We really enjoyed it. THANK YOU. P.S.: with The Fork discount, it's a crime not to go!

29/08/2025: We ordered pasta with mussels and cherry tomatoes...the pasta wasn't fresh, the dish was completely unprepared, and the mussels were tiny!! We also ordered an octopus salad...tasteless! Lastly, a three-year-old girl was even charged for the service charge without having consumed anything! The location is beautiful. The waiter was very kind and polite, but the young woman, who barely spoke Italian, wasn't so much as asking for feedback when she picked up her plate. It seems like a commercial place that tries to repurpose traditional dishes without the necessary love and tradition. The prices are high. The menu doesn't list frozen ingredients...you have to ask to find out what's fresh and what's not.

15/09/2025: Discreet and welcoming place... Good service and courtesy

14/09/2025: A quiet place to eat well without pretensions. We'd say it's medium-low, but the small garden elevates the location a bit. The mixed fried food and antipasti are delicious, and we continued with pucce and pizzas. They have a little bit of everything and cater to everyone, so you're sure to find something here. Recommended for quiet evenings after the beach or before a stroll around Torre Lapillo.

24/06/2025: Beautiful and welcoming, my favorite bar, try it and tell me what you think

14/06/2025: Luogo accogliente dove passare una piacevole serata, con amici o in famiglia. Che dire poi della gentilezza del personale? Anna , Arianna e Silvia! Consigliatissimo

22/11/2025: I bought the focaccia and the puccie which were heavy to digest and with a lot of yeast in fact they felt doughy, the service was terrible and without any kindness towards the customer.

05/09/2025: Everything was excellent, especially the taralli and friselline with olives!!

27/08/2025: Beautiful café, spotlessly clean and welcoming, the staff are very kind and knowledgeable, and the service is impeccable. I always order the cream croissant, which is delicious, and the coffee is excellent. The water that accompanies your drinks is served in glasses, a special touch for those who are eco-conscious. Well done.

17/07/2025: Slow and incorrect cooking of baked meat and potatoes that were actually boiled

06/04/2025: I tried the Mexico tour, I wasn't able to finish it because everything was too plentiful. We need to reduce the quantities on the plates. Helpful and trained staff Very long service between one course and another, it becomes unnerving. The garden is beautiful. Honest account.

13/11/2025: Excellent service and food quality. Highly recommended.

06/10/2025: Sprtaecolo, I will definitely go back, the sandwiches are a real revelation.

01/11/2025: A wonderful experience. We ate wonderfully. The place is beautiful!!! Perhaps the only thing that could be improved is the background music, which doesn't match the style.

28/10/2025: We visited this pizzeria on Sunday for their board game night and it was a truly wonderful experience! 🎲 The location is gorgeous, welcoming, and meticulously maintained, with a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at ease. The pizza was excellent—light dough, top-quality ingredients, and truly tasty pairings. A perfect place to spend a different kind of evening, enjoying good food, fun, and a friendly atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! 🍕✨

04/11/2025: Competent staff, excellent products

14/09/2025: I've eaten at this pizzeria several times and I can say that the quality of the pizza used to be better. Yesterday, it was terrible; it hadn't risen, and the mozzarella, which was supposed to be buffalo mozzarella, was actually just plain fiordilatte. Instead of accepting criticism and offering a mea culpa, they even have the nerve to make stupid jokes. Not to mention the receipt never arrived. Mistakes can happen to anyone, especially on busy days, but if you've been in this business for decades, you should know how to treat people, and that's why it's not worth returning. Your colleagues in Veglie aren't this rude; in fact, they handle mistakes much better. I'll gladly follow the pizza chef's advice: "Then go eat at your restaurant or somewhere else."

11/11/2025: Nice little place by the sea, with nearby parking. Open even in November. We had a wonderful meal. Plus, they threw a wonderful party with live Salento music! Compliments to the owner and staff! Very friendly and... enterprising! Really good! Recommended. We'll be back soon! Thank you!

09/11/2025: The food was very good, my compliments to the chef. The service could be much improved, as it's unpleasant to see waiters running (literally) from one place to another despite the limited number of tables. Despite their good intentions to speed up service, we still had to wait ages for our main course.

05/12/2025: We had dinner here tonight. You can tell it's a traditional, family-run trattoria, a place frequented by locals. The quality was excellent and very affordable; everything was delicious. The pizzas were delicious, baked in a wood-fired oven, and the breaded meat was very tasty.

02/12/2025: I have nothing but love for this place! I don't know where to begin, because to say that "La Perla" is just a pizzeria is an understatement. It's an experience, and honestly, it's my favorite place in Lecce. If you're tired of the same old chewy or heavy pizzas, you absolutely must come here. The real magic is in the hands of Francesco, the pizza chef/owner. He's an artist! So much so, he's been in the newspapers. His pizzas, besides being incredibly good, are disarmingly light, thin like life's pleasures, and so easy to digest that I couldn't believe it the first time. I swear, I'm one of those people who sometimes feels weighed down by half a pizza, but here I can eat two whole ones without the slightest problem! You leave the table satisfied but not bloated. It's a deliciousness that goes beyond taste; it's a sensation of well-being. And speaking of Francesco: discovering his story left me speechless. This man has cooked and made pizzas for people of the caliber of Pavarotti, one of many! These aren't empty words; we're talking about someone with truly "golden hands" and unparalleled experience. It's not presumption, it's the reality: they are the best in this field. Besides the amazing food, the thing that keeps me coming back is the atmosphere. Kindness is a hallmark. Everyone is so genuine and approachable, they immediately make you feel part of the family. In an era where many restaurants are cold and impersonal, here you'll find a warmth and professionalism that deserves all the praise in the world. In short: If you're looking for a truly thin, light pizza, with the freshest ingredients, made by a master and served by exquisite people, "La Perla" is the only answer. Five well-deserved stars. Go there!

29/08/2025: The owner's service is terrible. Very aggressive and defensive when faced with a polite request. I don't recommend it at all. I don't understand how he retains his customers. Another owner should open the same location because it's beautiful.

29/08/2025: The owner refused to give us an umbrella because we had small children and a stroller (which could be folded). He also said we couldn't open a small basin in the shade for our newborn. This is absolutely disgusting, insensitive, rude, and discriminatory behavior toward children. We have reported this to the authorities. Stay away from this place.

20/10/2025: Restaurant/pizzeria serving first and second courses, and excellent Neapolitan pizza, which I've tried. I don't know about the other dishes. The atmosphere is nice and the staff are friendly. Prices are average. I recommend it.

07/10/2025: Best pizza in town - once upon a time! Yesterday's pizza was still half-raw and had canned mushrooms...nothing like it used to be, unfortunately! The specialty pizza is no longer available either. Sadly, this was my last visit there.