Gabò Ostuni
Romantic dinner in the white city, with a refined research on local flavours. Reservation recommended.
Our tip: Ask for an outside table at sunset.
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Essenza Ristorante
Fresh fish and Apulian creativity. A must for those looking for a quality dinner.
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Chechele
Straightforward fish trattoria, quality raw material and simple cooking. Locals love it.
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Miramare da Michele
Casual Apulian by the sea. Perfect after a beach day: orecchiette, seafood, honest atmosphere.
Our tip: Great for lunch after Torre Pozzella or Specchiolla.
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Opera Prima
Restaurant-pizzeria in the heart of Ostuni with a view over the coast: Apulian cuisine, meat and fish, great pizzas. Good and versatile, easy for families too.
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La Vecchia Terrazza
Panoramic terrace in Ostuni's old town: Apulian land-and-sea cuisine, fresh pasta. Family-run, magical at sunset.
Our tip: Ask for a terrace table at sunset.
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Osteria del Tempo Perso
Historic osteria in central Ostuni, set in an old cave-bakery. Traditional Apulian cuisine, characterful and well-kept. A classic stop in the white city.
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La Taverna della Gelosia
In the heart of Ostuni, among the arches and alleys of the old town: local cuisine in an intimate, romantic setting. Lovely terrace on summer evenings.
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Masseria Moroseta
Restaurant of a design masseria among Ostuni's olive trees: a contemporary tasting menu celebrating the garden and local producers. A fine-dining experience, booking essential.
Our tip: Book well ahead: few covers and very sought-after.
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Cibus
An institution in Ceglie Messapica, the area's gastronomic capital. Local cuisine, cured meats and cheeses from a cellar carved into the rock. Km-zero ingredients.
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Osteria del Capitolo
Ceglie osteria with genuine Messapian cooking: homemade pasta, meats and dishes from the peasant tradition. Warm welcome.
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Da Gino
Honest Ceglie trattoria: generous portions, orecchiette, grilled meat and fair prices. Popular with locals.
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Zio Pietro
Cisternino's 'fornello pronto': pick your meat from the butcher — bombette, sausages, gnumeredde — and it's grilled on the spot. Authentic, informal Apulian experience.
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L'Antico Borgo
In Cisternino's old town, a rotisserie and local kitchen: fornello, homemade pasta and Itria Valley specialities. Easy and good.
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Casa Mia
Home cooking in Carovigno: genuine dishes of the day, fresh pasta and a family welcome. The easy choice close to home.
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Già Sotto l'Arco
A landmark of fine Apulian cuisine, in a palazzo in central Carovigno. Refined, sophisticated cooking with a serious wine list. A special-occasion dinner, booking required.
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Gaonas Officine del Gusto
In Martina Franca, contemporary cooking playing with Itria Valley produce — capocollo included. Well-crafted dishes in a modern setting.
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Garibaldi Bistrot
Bistro in Martina Franca's baroque centre: modern, informal plates, boards and wines. Pleasant for a relaxed dinner after a stroll in town.
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