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PASTICCERIA ASCALONE – GALATINA (LECCE)
The homeland of the real “pasticciotto”, here you can breathe history and pamper yourself as you deserve.
LULA – TRANI
Traditional leavened products, bread, puff pastry, desserts, since Luca Lacalamita decided to return to Puglia, everything has changed.
PORTO DI BARI – BARI
Peroni in El Chiringuito and raw fish directly from the fishing boats at 8 in the morning. An experience only for real tough people.
CASEIFICIO DICECCA – ALTAMURA (BARI)
Historic dairy opened by the grandfather in 1930 and continued for generations. Worth the stop and the journey.
TRABUCCO DA MIMÌ – PUNTA SAN NICOLA PESCHICI (FOGGIA)
An institution on the territory. Open seasonally and offers a unique trebuchet experience. Breathing the sea, living the sea, eating the sea.
TAVERNA DEL PORTO – TRICASE
The sea breeze, the scent of freshly baked bread and the maritime tradition: the routine at the Taverna del Porto. The experience suspended over the sea that you don’t want to miss in Puglia.
LE MACARE – ALEZIO (LECCE)
An intimate, traditional yet modern trattoria, where tradition is refined to the next level.
AGRITURISMO LILITH – VANZE (LECCE)
Do you know those wonderful places in the middle of nowhere in the Lecce countryside where a family (three generations arm in arm) do what comes most naturally to them? This is Lilith.
LE ZIE – LECCE
Salento tradition in a home-made trattoria. Fresh homemade pasta and horse meat are some of the musts amidst so much poetry.
LA LOCANDA DI NONNA MENA – SAN VITO DEI NORMANNI (LECCE)
In the heart of the historic center of San Vito dei Normanni, Nonna Mena’s inn has brought a breath of freshness and new awareness to the area. Awarded with the Slow Food award, this restaurant gives voice to small producers who work sustainably.
HOSTARIA ARETÈ – CAVALLINO (LECCE)
A rustic and elegant environment, with garden. Typical Lecce dishes, great meat, pizza and lots of attention to detail.
TRATTORIA IOLANDA – LUCUGNANO (LECCE)
Even on holiday, you will want grandma’s cooking, the one that makes you feel at home and always come back. Iolanda will be your Salento grandmother for a day.
FRANGIPANE – TRANI
A contemporary tavern in the center of Trani with an elegant and welcoming environment and a modern proposal that tantalizes the palate.
IL TURACCIOLO – ANDRIA
A wine shop with real cuisine In the center of Andria where tradition is told through local ingredients that are transformed into modern dishes.
PESCARIA – POLIGNANO A MARE
The very famous fish street food was born here, in the wonderful setting of Polignano a mare, attacked every year by waves of tourists. Don’t think it’s the same one you find in Milan, here everything has a different flavour.
MASSERIA MOROSETA – OSTUNI (BRINDISI)
Once you enter, you will feel like you are in paradise and you will forget any negative thoughts. The restaurant is also open to external guests, but if you have the chance to stay here, your soul will thank you.
CIBUS – CEGLIE MESSAPICA (BRINDISI)
In the historic center of Ceglie, Cibus has long been a point of reference for refined traditional cuisine, which arises from the meeting of excellent products and producers.
ALBACHIARA – SAVELLETRI (BRINDISI)
If Savelletri is the home of sea urchins, Albachiara will make you feel good. Feet on the sand, raw fish, a deep wine list and you are perfect.
ANGELO SABATELLI – PUTIGNANO (BARI)
A staple of Apulian haute cuisine. Angelo Sabatelli in the restaurant of the same name in a historic residence talks about his land and his travels, in elegant and memorable dishes.
BROS – LECCE
Apulian fine dining 2.0. Since they arrived they have changed the way we do, see and, above all, communicate haute cuisine.
FARMACIA DEI SANI – RUFFANO (LECCE)
Experimental seafood and land dishes, also available in tasting menus. International inspirations, fermentation games and care for tradition. Also cocktail bars.
MASSERIA FRANCESCANI – TORRE CHIANCA (LECCE)
Nature, quiet, well-being and relaxation in a breathtaking location. Here time stops.
QUATTROCENTO GRADI – LECCE
The pizza you might need on holiday. To be on the safe side.
ZIO PIETRO – CISTERNINO (BRINDISI)
Going to Puglia without tasting the cooked meat is a sacrilege. There are many butcher shops that transform into restaurants in the evening, but Zio Pietro has that something extra that won’t make you regret choosing him.
MACELLERIA SANTORO – CISTERNINO (BRINDISI)
If you pass through the Martina Franca area you cannot miss trying capocollo. The Santoro family, in addition to the magnificent capocollo, produces a series of delicious products with which they supply many restaurants in the area and many restaurants in this guide. Go to the company to purchase and taste the products.
SOMMARCO – CAROVIGNO (BRINDISI)
Natural wines and funky food
ACQUASANTA DISPENSA E VINO – OSTUNI (BRINDISI)
At ACQUASANTA – dispensa e vino, you’ll find local, seasonal, and most often organic food and plenty of delicious natural wines.
PALAZZO DANIELE – GAGLIANO DEL CAPO (LECCE)
“Questa casa non è un albergo” – “This home is not a Hotel” – The main culinary event is Palazzo Daniele’s kitchen, which serves robust yet sophisticated Apulian dishes and is also used for cooking lessons which must be booked in advance.
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Come find your Nest in Puglia
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30th of March 2024
