I migliori ristoranti in Lecce

25/10/2025: Very kind waiters, good food, and a lovely atmosphere. Recommended.

15/10/2025: I'm calling because I'd like to celebrate my birthday here with about fifteen friends. I'd like to come around 10:00 PM for a round of drinks, some snacks, and to open the cake (I should point out that the place only allows sitting down after dinner for a drink). The owner tells me that for birthday parties, they usually accept a maximum of eight people, so the only way would be to split us into two or three tables. Unconvinced, and needing to think about it, I don't book right away. I call back and decide to book despite the separate tables, because I frequent the place often and find it unique and (I was wrong) welcoming. But here's where the problems begin: the owner asks me to limit the number of friends, since he rightly believes I shouldn't celebrate with whoever I want because he can't push two tables together. But let's move on to the restrictions: "It's best not to bring a cake that needs to be refrigerated, because we don't have space," "if you come at 10 pm, you have to leave at midnight because we're closing," and last but not least, the gem: "we can't keep your table free until 10 pm, so if you arrive and there are people still sitting, you'll have to wait until they're free. We'll do whatever we can, but try to keep your friends busy." A little confused, I confirm the reservation, but over the next day, I realize how arrogant and unprofessional the owner has been, so I call to cancel and am met with a slammed down phone, accusing me of being rude because I should have called earlier. I should point out that it's impossible to contact the restaurant before 5:30 pm because it's closed and the phone is off, and my call came in around 6 pm, just half an hour after it opened. Before I get hung up on him, I try to point out to the gentleman that I hadn't compromised his reservations in any way, because he himself had reiterated several times, just the day before, that he would NOT keep my table free. In a word: TERRIBLE!!! You've lost a loyal customer...

20/10/2025: We've read rave reviews about this pastry shop's pasticciotti, but we haven't had a chance to try them yet. We were on vacation in Salento and stopped by the Turi pastry shop on purpose. It was 10:30 in the morning, and we asked for two pasticciotti. They looked at us like aliens because we'd have to reserve them at that time, and they advised us to reserve them and come back the next day. After all, we should have realized their products are artisanal. Now, I understand fine pastry making and craftsmanship, but given the profusion of pastries and cakes on display, should I have assumed that the ones on display weren't artisanal? If the pasticciotto is their flagship product, how is it possible that it's already sold out by mid-morning? Speaking with friends, they happened to have the pasticciotti, but since they wanted six to take away, even though they were available, they didn't give them to them because they hadn't reserved them. Anyway, we opted for the fruttoni, which were very good, by the way.

24/09/2025: It's been a few months, but I wanted to write this review. The cake is gorgeous and delicious, and it matched perfectly with the colors my daughter chose for her confirmation. The donuts, too, were delicious, nice and fresh, and a great alternative for those who didn't want cake or for younger children.

30/09/2025: Barista, I think he's also the owner of the bar, grumpy, coffee is like drinking pure poison, croissants are good but you can find them in any other bar where maybe they'll give you a smile and say thank you!

01/09/2025: A gem of a bar near the most beautiful beach in Puglia. Delicious Lecce coffee and a highly recommended hazelnut pasticciotto. Thanks Mattia for the tip! Extremely kind and honest with tourists, which unfortunately isn't always the case. A 110 with honors.

01/08/2025: Marco, a trusted name for decades. The cocktails are always excellent, not the junk those kids around here make you drink.

20/07/2025: Excellent in everything, excellent cocktails, excellent prices, I will definitely return as I have been doing for a long time now, highly recommended

30/10/2025: I found it a bit expensive and a little oily. Panino tomato tuna €9, café americano €3.50, perhaps because I had something similar yesterday in Lacco Ameno that was cheaper and tastier.

14/10/2025: We went there while strolling through the streets, the panini was very good, very crispy, the best. The service was good, two girls were at the bar very nice

16/10/2025: In my opinion, this is the best restaurant I've tried in Italy. First-class service, excellent dishes, both pizzas and pastas, scallops, and the perfect tiramisu. A restaurant run by a very friendly family. The penne all'arabiata are a marvel... in a spectacular location.

04/08/2025: Un location che consente relax e tranquillità

21/10/2025: Very nice place, low prices and the aperitifs are very good

08/10/2025: A very unique place 🤩 (beautiful) with young, polite, attentive, and helpful staff. Fantastic cocktails, carefully crafted in every flavor. A pleasant experience.

11/10/2025: Tourist trap. Poor quality fish. Expensive.

06/10/2025: Expensive. They charged us 2.50 euros per person for service, which was practically nonexistent (the lady forgot water and an extra plate; while we were waiting for the bill, she joked with the rest of the staff, even though she knew we were waiting). The food was poor.

27/10/2025: Went in. Looks nice inside. The fish displayed for sushi didn't look particularly fresh. The floor feels slippery and oily. The tables don't feel particularly clean. The food smell isn't exactly pleasant, authentic Chinese cuisine. So we walked back out. The staff didn't seem particularly bothered that we left without eating.

16/09/2025: Shanghai restaurant in Lecce was a surprising discovery. The setting is elegant and intimate, perfect for a romantic dinner thanks to the welcoming atmosphere and subtle background music. The sashimi is among the best I've ever had: incredibly fresh fish, expertly cut and served with elegant presentation, all at a truly excellent value. Even the details make the difference: the wooden chopsticks are of excellent workmanship and allow you to enjoy each dish in authentic Chinese style. A restaurant that combines quality, atmosphere, and attention to detail: highly recommended.

12/09/2025: The environment here is very bad, the food is not good, I have been here but it is not good.

22/08/2025: Rude staff. Told us “I dont wash dishes” when we didnt know where to put our mugs, why the attitude? Mediocre food and coffee

04/11/2025: The service was good. With the seafood pasta, I would have preferred a plate for the scraps, a spoon, and the scampi not to be cured but at least opened for easier eating. The food could have been better, especially the scampi (in the pasta). The grilled prawns and king prawns would have been nice if they had their intestines cleaned. Overall, good.

01/11/2025: A disappointing place, a musty smell despite the semi-covered terrace. We were the only ones there, and we understand why. We each ordered a pizza and were both disappointed. Bland tomato sauce, low-quality charcuterie, and canned mushrooms full of water... needless to say, we don't recommend this place. A shame for our last dinner in Puglia...

20/08/2025: Pizza with thick, dry speck, probably leftovers, and a completely bitter pizza due to the completely burnt base. Not recommended.

06/08/2025: A very positive experience, prices significantly lower than any other pizzeria in Salento, friendly and professional staff, quick ordering and table service, highly recommended. N.B. In addition to everything mentioned above, I'd like to point out that TABARIS doesn't charge a cover charge. Come in large numbers.