The 26 best cheap eats in Otranto

People have spoken about how amazing Italian food can be well I have to start by saying you will 100% experience an extraordinary dining experience at La Bella Idrusa, Otranto Italy. La Bella Idrusa one of if not the best places I have ever been blessed to dine at. The food is not churned out for the numbers you will see waiting to access this fine dining experience. The food is defiantly made from the heart and the attention to detail head chef Mario goes to, to ensure guests receive the best quality local produce is second to none. Every dish Mario and his team prepares shows how passionate and committed they are producing exceptional food, which I have to say made every dish truly remarkable. La Bella Idrusa is the most welcoming restaurant I’ve been to, the hospitality is exemplary and the team do all they can to ensure you receive an exceptional dinning experience. Yes they are busy and at times, especially at weekends when there will be a huge queue outside the restaurant, you just have to ask yourself why? Just trust when I say it’s worth the wait. If you have a special function in mind and want a dedicated team to provide unbelievable food don’t be afraid to ask the team if they can accommodate your special occasion. I hope my pictures do the food justice. Thank you, Mario, Franco, Nadia, Marco, and the entire team at La Bella Idrisa. I will continue to share what a beautiful place Otranto and restaurant La Bella Idrusa are to visit.

Great Pizzeria buzzing with life. Very busy at about 19:00. Tasty huge pizza and great wine choice too

Had a nice dinner here with generous portions and lovely service!

in short: little taste for a lot of money! unfortunately the food quality was much below the stunning atmosphere. each dish we had (parmigiana, la bella idrusa, pizza balsamica) was lacking in taste & complexity. e.g. i've never had dried tomatoes or capers with as little flavor as here. the staff was friendly but too rushed to clean plates off our table in 30 mins.

Fresh ingredients, and you can taste it. We shared the swordfish carpaccio, pepper mussels and seafood pasta. Everything cooked to perfection and tasted great. No need for salt or pepper at all. Tiramisu was also good.

With all the great reviews and passing this place for a week now we decided to wait the 40 minutes and go for it. How wrong could we be as I have been on the toilet much of the night with diarrhea (my wife said the kitchen looked filthy when she had to wait for the toilet next to it). The hostess was very nice but like much of the staff overworked as we had to wait so long even with 9 empty clean tables. The place has an amazing position at the entrance to the old town with a view out to the harbour, so 5 stars for atmosphere. Locals seemed to get seated right away. The waiter came within 8 minutes (unlike another family we saw wait for 15 while we waited) to take our order but no smile or friendly conversation. He delivered some of the drinks, starter of calamari and salads with plastic packets of oil/vinegar (classy!) fairly quickly but then disappeared. Our wine we ordered never came. The mixed salad looked like something I was served in a school back in 1970, two hard tomatoes quartered with a few shavings of carrot on a bed of chopped cheap lettuce made many hours before. We waited and waited for 40+ minutes for our pizzas which when they came were mis-sold. The prosciutto was just a cheap cut of ham, damp and warm, not crisp on a watery passata sauce with no flavour, no reduction with herbs etc. The porcini mushrooms just tasted and looked like portobello shrooms so again mis-sold. The base of all the pizza were undercooked and soggy, soggy soggy cardboard, totally tasteless and not crisp. I have made many pizzas myself and this tasted like my first experiment gone wrong with the liquid from mushrooms ruining the pizza. We couldnt pay from the table but we had to go back to the hostess and pay and wait yet again. They were doing a lot of take away service which was causing delays at all the other tables I saw who had to wait and wait, many people longer than us. So poorly managed. And to make matters worse I have been on the toilet for much of the night due to cramps and some issues with the food so now I am paying again. It was not what I ate earlier in the day which is from a bakery (with no meat or fish) we have been going to all week. So far the worst Italian meal I have had in Italy with over ten visits in the last 35 years. Sorry I really wanted to like this place, maybe Mario the chef was on holiday. Just remember because something is popular doesnt mean it is good.

We came here for pizza after seeing the Puglia Guys recommendation. I will say their recommendations are fab, but this time they really let us down. We had antipasti, pasta and a pizza and all were tasteless and poor ingredients. I can't believe I have now had genuinely bad pizza in Italy! I didn't know that was possible. This place is a tourist trap.

We had such a lovely dinner here. The atmosphere was calm and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed evening. We ordered a full fresh fish with seafood—everything was beautifully cooked and full of flavor. It was our first time trying sardines with parmigiana and zucchini flowers, and they ended up being the highlight of the evening—absolutely delicious! Everything felt fresh, local, and made with care. Highly recommend for anyone looking for real, thoughtful food in Otranto.

What a great find. A beautiful restaurant/tapas bar on the waterfront in Otranto. We ordered 6 different tapas dishes plus a semi freddo to share and everything was excellent. Federica the waitress was so friendly and the food was first class. Alici fritte, horse stew (which was surprisingly good 🐎) mussels, prawns 🦐 and bruschetta. 10 out of 10

We had the most amazing lunch at ViaPunta7 today. The tapas is wonderful. Afraid to say we didn’t get any photos of the food as it got demolished as soon as it arrived. Not only wonderful food, but in a superb location overlooking the bay at Otranto. We were looked after by the lovely Veronica and Tommy who could not do enough for us. You can find it behind the old church at the opposite side of the beach from the Costello. I cannot recommend this place highly enough for a relaxing lunch or romantic supper.

Amazing experience! We happened by this evening and stayed for dinner. One of our best meals in Italy!! Great service. Fabulous ambience. The stuffed zucchini flowers were delicate. The sautéed greens perfection. The semifreddo was unbelievably delicious! On a quiet street. Lots of Italians dining here so we felt removed from the honky tonk tourist spots.

Fabulous restaurant offering a diverse range of tapas, pasta and fresh seafood. Views across the beach to the Adriatic in a great setting. Service is excellent- a special commendation to Cristof who was very attentive, assisted us with our dining choices and was a pleasure to converse with...recommend highly!

Restaurant open for lunch, the receptionist was really unfriendly, perhaps because we didn't speak Italian (but we did speak English). The second server was nicer, the setting was magnificent above the beach, the food was good, the presentation simple, but it's not necessarily worth returning specifically, at least not for our chosen dishes.

AVOID We had an awful experience - the service was terrible - we booked in advance and so turned up on time - they then had a mini argument in front of us about where we should sit…We were the ignored for 25 minutes - ordered drinks and some starters - arrived promptly and tasted good - the waited and waited to order mains - managed to flag someone down and then had a question on what the fish was in the fish main - threw them into disarray and had to wait until the main serve r could say. It was sea bass 🤣🤣. Ordered a main and a glass of red wine- waited and waited and waited after 30 m in utes we asked after the red….apologised and said it would be out shortly -then asked what did we order again…glass of red came then after 60 minutes I asked after the main course - we’d been in the restaurant over two hours at this point and people were being served around us… asked again said two minutes…then it appeared - it was raw the prawns were grey and the fish still very cold maybe even frozen in parts - we’d waited over an hour - by this point I was like this is ridiculous - thought I’d raise it with the lead waitress - well this was a mistake - berated I. Italian - it’s off the bill, it’s off the bill - no apology for the delay or the experience - absolutely embarrassing and no recognising they could have given us food poisoning - I’m not a complainer - look at my reviews - but I’d say avoid avoid avoid you have no idea what you’ll be getting and so many more amazing places to enjoy

Perhaps one of the best meals I've had in trip. The service was extremely professional and courteous, with excellent recommendations provided by the staff. The aubergine was exceedingly delicious in the appetizers and the orecchiette was so fresh! The sauce hearty and made me content. The staff's recommendations for dessert for spot-on. The dessert was so good that I didn't crave any gelato after dinner!

Amazing sea food pasta! Great service too Love this place

5/5 Stars! Fantastic restaurant. Food was excellent all around for example octopus was delicious and very fresh. Really good chill service and restaurant is located in a really nice place.

This restaurant is completely fabulous. The food is innovative and flavourful. An excellent range to choose from. This is the best restaurant I’ve eaten at in Italy. The waiters are also super friendly

We had a delicious meal! The pasta was the best I’ve ever tasted! The staff were incredibly friendly, and it was such a lovely spot to sit and relax. The wine that was served alongside was absolutely perfect!

Tested out a lot of the restaurants in the vicinity of centro. We had the best pasta here hands down. GRAN TORTELLI AI CROSTACEI CON CREMA DI SCAMPI E GRANELLA DI PISTACCHIO (Must-Have if you like creamy pasta + the filling is a delight) SPAGHETTI AGLIO, OLIO, PEPERONCINO, GAMBERI E BOTTARGA (if you like it hot, garlicy and smooth) Also one of the few restaurants that asked if we wanted our red wine chilled. Recommend.

Great food and service here - we arrived very late for lunchtime service but were still made to feel very welcome and comfortable - we had a superb meal of fresh fish and potatoes cooked to perfection. There was a lovely breeze on the upper level, well shaded and so provided just the right setting.

We glad to spend our time in this wonderful restaurant. We have great opportunity to taste exceptional flavors in elegant ambience!!!

Hmm there are certainly other places in Otranto with a much more attractive setting (tables outside are on a fairly busy and unattractive road). The food was only OK. I did not get the Michelin-level wow factor. Style over substance comes to mind. Looked the part but the flavours just not there. I think on one dish they may have forgotten to bring salt and olive oil which was sorely needed! And service was pretty charmless. Overall underwhelmed and a wasted opportunity to try somewhere more authentic and atmospheric in lovely Otranto.

It’s a shame that this restaurant is recommended by Michelin. Expensive dishes with no flavor at all. We ordered a shrimp pasta that tasted like seawater, and the shrimp were tiny. A completely tasteless meat dish. All four dishes we ordered were bad. We really got pissed off. The only positive aspects were the wine and the service.

Fantastic dinner. We had the full Italian dining experience: appetiser, primi, secondi, and dessert. The wine was fantastic; the pasta and fish courses were perfect and the tiramisu was the best we had in Italy.

Visited the Michelin recommended @retrogusto_otranto for lunch, and their house made pasta was amazing! I love how simple and beautiful the presentations are, and they tasted super flavorful and chewy. Really enjoyed the fish as well. Very fresh and well cooked!

Beautiful food and professional service. Fresh seafood and beautiful presentation. The Antipasti menu is particularly interesting in my opinion - some dishes that were not seen in other restaurants. The seasoning for all dishes is perfect whilst keeping the freshness of seafood. Really delightful dining experience and we’d hope to return again during our stay in Otranto.

Great experience at Retrigusto Restaurant. The dishes were well presented, and the seafood was fresh and delicious. I particularly loved the dish of the day, pasta with dentice, and the seafood salad. Everything was complemented by a bottle of white wine. My friends ordered a risotto al nero di seppia, which was equally good. The restaurant is 200 meters away from a parking area and a 5-minute walk from the historical center of Otranto. Highly recommended!

Overrated tbh. The butter was good, bread was hard and flaky. Sea bass was delicious but didn’t come with any sides so quite pricey. My friend got the uni carbonara and we were both disappointed by the bland taste. Personally wouldn’t go back here. Server also poured us the wrong wine (staff were friendly and corrected it).

Friendly service and well-prepared food with great attention to detail. We shared one primo (orecchiette with shrimp) and two secondi (monkfish and prawns). The secondi portions were quite small for the price, and the grilled vegetables we ordered on the side didn’t really complement the dishes – I’d recommend going for two primi instead. The panna cotta for dessert was delicious. Overall, a nice and welcoming place.

A refined spot in Otranto for anyone who loves seafood, wine, and thoughtful service. Our lunch began with the waiter presenting the day’s catch. We paired a crisp, floral Fiano d’Otranto with a rare Susumaniello rosé (hard to find in the US), and compared them side by side. Both wines had depth and balance, and the staff clearly took pride in guiding us to excellent choices. The food was outstanding. A raw fish sampler showcased the freshness of the region’s seafood, my spaghetti with sea urchin carbonara was rich and creamy, and my wife’s orecchiette with shrimp was equally memorable. To finish, we sampled Amaro Salento which was herbal with bitter orange notes that lingered. Elegant, creative, and truly unforgettable. Strongly recommended if you want to experience Otranto at its best.

Very nice fine dining seafood restaurant, found by chance while walking down town! The waiters were friendly, the food was tasty and the presentation creative. My partner had the orecchiette and they were super tasty. My sea urchin carbonara sounded very appealing, but then I think I ended up preferring sea urchin and carbonara.. on their own! Overall a great experience. Would love to go there again to try the other plates!

Incredible and inventive preparation of fresh fish from a beautiful fusili and tuna, to gorgeous shrimp with sweet pepper sauce and crunchy fresh beetroot and raddish. Great hospitality in a gorgeous Otranto setting. Would fully recommend to taste the waters of Puglia with artistry and vibrancy.

The marinated mackerel was the best. Tuna tartare wasn’t as good as the others.

Wonderful seafood restaurant! Every bite was absolutely incredible. It’s also excellent value for money considering the quality. Nice setting on the upstairs terrace. To start I had tuna tartare - fresh & a generous helping of fish. We then shared the orecchiete with raw shrimps which had a delicious herby almond sauce on it. For mains: monkfish marinated with fig leaves, potatoes & fish béchamel with a side of grilled vegetables. The monkfish was cooked to perfection and everything to go with it lovely. To finish, ‘lecesse’: almond panna cotta with coffee mouse & other bits. Nice & light but wasn’t as special as any of the savoury dishes. We also enjoyed a Verdeca white wine. €130 for 2 felt like good value given how much we enjoyed the meal. Highly recommend

Amazing food, great service! We visited this place before the summer season started, it was amazing nevertheless! Some local people suggested it to us, we were not disappointed. Totally recommend Cala dei Normanni.

Great location. The service consisted of someone taking the table’s order and someone dropping the food off. I wanted some grated cheese for my pasta but couldn’t find a server to ask for it. The food was what you would expect at a cafeteria but worse. If it was an option, I would give it 0 stars. It’s inexpensive, but in my opinion still not worth it. This place is the classical tourist restaurant.

We got there, ordered the appetizer, and I won’t lie — the appetizer was good, that’s a positive point. But when it came to the main course, it was terrible. It wasn’t well-seasoned, the shrimp still had feces in it — they didn’t clean the shrimp properly. In my opinion, if you’re serving seafood at a restaurant, it has to be clean, and not in the condition I received. Seriously, even the service was very poor. The staff seemed unmotivated and wouldn’t even look you in the eye. The bathroom was dirty and didn’t even have running water. And the price was high, considering how bad the food was. I don’t recommend it — if you want to save your money, don’t go there.

Pizza is great. Views - amazing. Service - fast and kind. Toilets not very clean.

Attenzione gente se avete un allergia questo posto non fa per voi! Servizio scarso e menefreghista pensando che siete turisti e vogliono fare i soldi senza dare la qualità e servizio. We went for a dinner as Italian in this Italian place, atmosphere fantastic but service, attention on the service and food very poor, I think they’re more focus on how much than not how much they give and make the customer feels, my partner is allergic to prawns, crabs etc, we told them straight away! We ordered some hot chips arrived with fries prawns and octopus, so they didn’t take it seriously lucky we realised and saw it otherwise my partner would have been rush to the hospital and ruins he’s holiday, we then order a pizza for our little boy and pizza came with no tomato base only white base, when we did mention Margherita with prosciutto, they said sorry it was a pizzaiolo mistake… despite the pizza also wasn’t good, nervy and not so fresh the dough, so first and last time for us… plus de fact they didn’t take the allergy serious its very dangerous and very unprofessional, be careful to anyone have allergy because this place doesn’t care and you ruin your holiday if anything happens; Lucky it didn’t happens to us as I’ve realised before they started to eat.

I have never been seated as quickly, next to the sea. We had ordered drinks and food within 5 minutes and all appeared in less than another 5 minutes. The pizza Diavola was wonderful. The mussels were plentiful but quite small. All was served with olive bread. The table was cleared but no-one came to enquire if we wanted anything else until we asked for the bill. A very busy but very pleasant restaurant with excellent service, quality food and position on the sea front.

Location is lovely, on the water, overlooking the whole bay. Decent service, though inefficient and relatively uncaring. The restaurant is big, lots of tourists (italian + international). Food was shameful, pasta oily and mushy, anchovies very vinegary (not the good vinegar). Also, the food arrived within minutes of ordering, perhaps it was precooked and waiting for a customer. Price was unreasonable given quality of the food, even given the beautiful location

4.3/5 (4/5 food; 5/5 service; 4/5 atmosphere). Decent restaurant in middle of city center. The appetizers and mains were good. I would have liked a little more generous portions but it was good! Nothing to complain about. Staff were friendly and helpful. Although smack down in city center, the atmopshere is very old fashioned and super tight to each other (thus the 4 stars). Overall good experience

Location and visual representation are nice and simple. Waiters are nice friendly and helpful, but can notice a manager or person in charge with a grumpy face walking around. Food not nice at all, portion of pasta over salted and lack of flavour ( very salty) other dish pasta with prawn was lacking proper flavour as well it tasted like extremely fishy water with diluted tomatoes and prawn. Good location, most the stuff are nice but did not enjoy food at all. Wine list only per bottle

I have never left a review but I had to today. Small servings, the prawns were not fresh, they were also served cold- we took them to give to the local cats they were so inedible. We found a CHEWED ON OLIVE PIP IN OUR BREAD, Not our olive! Someone else’s chewed olive pip in the bread we had been eating. Disgusting. We told the waiter and he offered no apology at all. 0/10 do not go here

I was not very convinced at the beginning since it is in the old city. Food was delicious, even the one from the day menu! Staff is OK. The wine was not cold enough, but they brought us a wine cooler, so nothing to complain about really!

Great restaurant in Otranto. We started out with a glass of Rose and a beer. Try the orrechiette and the side of tomatoes & onions. You can dress it with the balsamic, oil and vinegar. So good, tomatoes in season. Finish it off with a cappuccino or a limoncello.

The food was delicious and the personnel very nice and helpful - special thanks for Rafaele, he recommended an delicious starter ( antipasti gritty di mare hot and cold) . The food came fast. The place is also recommended for good fish 🐟

The food was not good. Very large portion sizes and not fresh. We regret our decision to go here.

Stopped by around 1pm on a Friday afternoon without a reservation and fortunately they moved a couple tables together for our party of six, and we were seated upon arrival. From our table, we had a view of the blue sea at the end of the street. Overall, we were quite pleased with the service and quality of the reasonably priced food served at Vecchia Otranto. Crude di mare (shellfish assortment) was very fresh and tasty with a variety of seafood to try. Polpo Croccante su crema di patate (crispy octopus on potato cream) was also delicious and very tasty. Pesce Spada (grilled swordfish) was served hot and was nicely seasoned. Tagliolino al Tonno (pasra with tuna) was well prepared and very good. Insalata Mista was very fresh and tasty. Saute di cozze (mussels) in a delicious tomato broth with toast was very fresh and tasty - a must try if you enjoy mussels.

+The food was good, liked all the pasta dishes, grill and desserts that we tried, specialy the pasta with swordfish and the panna cota. The waitreses are so nice, profesional and coordinated handling all of the guests fast, with smile, and helpful with the orders. -Its a little hot inside, no fresh air

Our best experience in Otranto, after 3 full days . Amazing local taste for Italian food lovers like me and my wife. It’s very central but a bit hidden and hard to choose between many options nearby.

Great place! The food was local and very Good ingredientes. The place is beautiful too, with inside and outside (in the back) options. Prices are fair and service was good and fast. Will definitely come back and recommend it

Wonderful meal. We had very good rose (see picture). I had gnocchi with lemon and prawn. Delicious. Partner & I shared fresh sea bream in tomato & olive. (Pictured). The chips / French fries were exceptional & unusual (next to grilled veg). We both had home made ice cream (mine shown), limoncellos to finish. If you ride with Salento tours there is 10% discount. With tip €100. Highly recommend. Great service.

Vecchia Otranto is a wonderful little restaurant tucked away in the quiet backstreets of Otranto – a true hidden gem that delivers on both charm and flavour. We began with a beautifully cooked starter that was fresh, flavorful, and elevated by the addition of fresh oregano, which added a lovely, aromatic brightness to the dish. It set the tone perfectly for what was to come. For mains, we had the sagne 'ncannulate with shrimp – a standout dish with homemade pasta and deep, authentic local flavors. We also tried the tagliolini with tuna, another pasta made in-house that was rich, light, and full of character. These were perfectly complemented by a local rosé made from the Negroamaro grape – crisp, dry, and just right with seafood and pasta. We ended with a classic tiramisu – creamy, balanced, and the perfect finale to a fantastic meal. The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, making the entire evening feel relaxed and welcoming. This is a place that takes pride in local ingredients, traditional recipes, and heartfelt hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Otranto who wants an authentic, delicious dining experience.

Very nice restaurant in the heart of otranto that does traditional fresh Italian seafood dishes. Seafood pasta was beautiful, cooked al dente and very flavorful. Steak was also well seasoned, but if you’re from somewhere that specializes in steak I would probably avoid ordering it and stick to the traditional Italian meals

I was really looking forward to trying the octopus sandwich, but honestly, it felt overrated. The amount of octopus was very small compared to everything else inside, so the flavor I expected just wasn’t there. On top of that, the staff wasn’t very friendly, which made the experience less enjoyable. Luckily, we tried the same sandwiches at another place, and that’s how they really should look and taste!

Killer spot for puccia (pucce). A step above all the rest you've had in the area. The composition is simply superior; better flavor combinations, better filling ratios, better all around. No frills, fast, and crazy delicious - what else could you want?

This was the first pucci we had as soon as we arrived in Otranto, and it was very satisfying. The octopus one was very fresh and the fish version, very tasty 😋

Very good sandwiches! Had for the first time octopus and was really surprised! Very delicious, beside all the other sandwiches which are the same!

Delicious pucce sandwiches- We had (warm) tuna with Zucchini, mozzarella, tomatoes and olive oil. Hit the spot. 8 euros.

Friselle contanida is so delicious. Best place if you are up for a quick bite instead of a lengthy lunch.

Our sandwiches were totally delicious today. The buzzer ordering system was great, we had a beer at the place opposite while we waited - once we got out food we found a bench in the shade and savoured every mouthful.

Good pizza in historical center of beautiful Otranto. Prices are decent, but you have to count with copperto/servizio that will be added to your bill, like almost everywhere in Italy. In this case it's 2 EUR per person.

Very delicious pasta! Orecchiette pasta with cheese was the best we had in Otranto. The restaurant is very nice, the staff is very friendly, but they have a problem with cockroaches in this part of town and it's really unpleasant to watch them while you are eating. That’s the reason I am removing a star for atmosphere.

Recommended. Quality price ratio unbeatable for the time being. We will see if tonight we are lucky to find a table. Recommend burrata, tomatoes and rocket, then spaghetti seafood. Pizza and sauté mussels were nice too. Service was excellent.

Pleassnt restaurant, mostly outdoors, distributed over two terraces. Lots of local dishes and a great variety of pizzas. The place is smack in the middle of the old town just below the small byzantine church of S. Pietro, the oldest church in Otranto.

Just stumbled upon this restaurant without looking into it before. Was a great experience. The house white is great and hard to find in other restaurants, the veggie pizza was tasty and a good price, and the salad was great. The staff were great and welcomming. After 8pm it does get busy so get there early or you'll have to wait in a queue.

Restaurant was playing music from the radio with ads. Service seemed like they are bored by working there. Forgotten cutlery. Below average soggy pizza. We went to restaurant 50m from this place with similar rating but completely different category of food and service. Don't go here

We have been in Otranto for 9 days, tried many restaurants and this is the best. Delicious food, good prices and lovely waiters.

Absolutely delicious Italian food! The pasta was fresh and flavorful, the fritto misto was perfectly crispy and light, and the coffee was just amazing – rich and aromatic (caffe al latte di mandorla). Also the tiramisu was amazing, soft and tasty. A wonderful spot for authentic taste and a cozy atmosphere at this bistro!

Really enjoyed our lunch here! We were aimlessly wandering the streets of Otranto looking for a restaurant and this place called to us. Friendly staff, great local beer (needed a break from the spritz), and the food came to the table with beautiful presentation. I ordered the burrata ravioli atop red fish carpaccio and my fiancé wanted something a bit lighter and ordered the fava bean and vegetable garden dish. Both were delicious and unique.

Really nice place in the center of Otranto. Great service and advice by Mateo and his team. We shared the Zuppa Reale with 3. This really was an excellent tomato based Suppa with mussels , vongole, crab , shrimps, scampi . Great homemade bread to dip in the lovely sauce. As secondi we had fritto misto which was great as well. Location is great to watch people strawl by. Price also nice for the food offered (30-40 euro pp) . We will go back ..

Amazing experience! The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Really enjoyed the whole experience and would definitely come back

Beautiful restaurant, brilliant food, great staff, very friendly with a lovely atmosphere. We had the linguine vongole which was absolutely stunning and the beer & wine was decent too 👌🏻 All at a very reasonable price. Would highly recommend!

Had a fantastic locally cooked meal with a large group of cyclists. Meet the mother and son who owned the restaurant. Very helpful in suggesting local cuisine, great service and atmosphere.

Incredible Seafood Experience! From the moment we stepped into this charming seafood restaurant, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The owner's passion for fresh, delicious seafood was evident in every dish. The waiters were incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu and ensuring we had an unforgettable experience. The food was simply divine. The seafood was incredibly fresh and cooked to perfection. The flavors were bold and balanced, and the presentation was impeccable. Every bite was a delight. If you're looking for a truly exceptional seafood dining experience, I highly recommend this restaurant. It's a must-visit for any seafood lover!

A hidden gem. Great food and drinks. I enjoyed the Caffe Leccese, and I had been to a lot of Caffe bars in Salento and it was only here that someone explained to me how to drink it. Very kind and nice people. Thank you.

This rustic tavern is a fantastic place to slow down with a bottle of local wine and a platter of regional specialties. The vaulted stone interior creates an authentic old-world atmosphere, but the real magic is on the multi-level terrace shaded by pergolas, where you can sit back and savor the moment. We ordered a cheese board with a bottle of Negroamaro Terra d’Otranto, which was deep ruby, full of blackberry, herbs, and earth. The platter featured local pecorino and caciocavallo cheeses. You can also get cured meats like capocollo, all served in generous portions and full of character. It’s exactly the kind of spread that makes you feel connected to the region. It feels authentic, relaxed, and deeply local. Highly recommended for wine, meats, cheeses, and atmosphere after exploring Otranto.

Great Place if you want to do a quick break during the day or have a glass of wine in the evening. Friendly service and lovely garden.

It is definitely one of the best places I have ever been to. Amazing people, beautiful atmosphere and most delicious wines and spumante we could taste in the area 🥰it’s a must visit! DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE ❤️

Wonderful place, lovely garden in the back. You have to get the food yourselves, but that's not a problem at all. Very friendly staff. We spend a very enjoyable evening with good local food and drinks there.

This is easily the best place in Otranto! The wine list is fantastic and the food is absolutely amazing. The atmosphere is unmatched – the yard in the back has the coziest Italian vibe you could ask for. A perfect spot to enjoy great food and wine. Highly recommended

Nice staff who took the time to speak English to us, and let us taste the wine before ordering. Great cheese and meat board. The patio is stunning on a sunny day with very minimalist rustic decor and beautiful plants. Highly recommend it. Order at the front and go pick up your food when it’s ready.

We had an unforgettable night. The eggplant parmigiana was hands down the best we’ve ever had! Rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. What truly made the evening special was the incredible service: Marco was always attentive, making sure our glasses were never empty, and Andrea surprised us with a tasting of a unique, spicy olive oil that was absolutely delicious. Both were extremely kind and welcoming. A place filled with warmth, flavor, and genuine hospitality. We’ll definitely come back!

The food was absolutely amazing! Very nice fresh lobster and amazing combination of yellow tomatoes and mint! What is also outstanding is the service! Our waiter Andrea was very attentive, explained all the dishes and always with a smile on his face. The location it the centre on one of the side streets with a nice light decoration is also top! We were there 2x and we are returning.

Brilliant service by Marco and Andrea. It is in a very cozy street with the best pasta vongole and tiger prawn after a week staying in Otranto. We would recommend this to our family and loves ones. 10 out of 10!!

Both of the main dishes we ordered were a big letdown. The Seafood Risotto (pictured) was definitely not fresh. The texture was overly watery, separating from the rice, and the seafood tasted like it was either frozen or poorly cooked. It lacked the creamy, rich quality a good risotto should have. We also found the Steak to be subpar—not cooked well and just generally not good quality. On a positive note, the Pasta dishes we saw being served to other tables looked visually excellent, so perhaps that is where the kitchen excels. Based on the risotto and steak, however, it was a frustrating and disappointing meal.

We are going to Italy for holidays for many many years. This is the worst food i have eaten. We ordered 3 main dishes. We ate only one out of the 3. The risotto was not a risotto(it's a shame to be served to Italy this)and the 3rdone we had only one bite.The menu was stating the dish has friscous. This one is just simple kellogs cornflakes. We have been offered a 10 euro discount at the end. 4 hours after we paid we received a second charge for the same amount that we have to dispute via our bank. This is the first time I add one star review to a restaurant but it was the worst dinning experience I had in Italy.

quiet nice place for dinner. good menu, fresh fish. everything was delicious except steak, better to take seafood.

The best restaurant of our trip! Recommended to us by our hotel. The staff were lovely- especially Frederico! The pasta 10/10.

It would be worth a trip to the beautiful Otranto just to have a meal at Icon! It was our best meal in Puglia, and it's a lot to say when you're eating in Salento. As soon as we got our Campari spritz, we knew we were in the right place. Turns out there's a Campari spritz -- and there's a Campari spritz! We had a plate of delicious grilled mixed vegetables (preceded by a gourmet amuse-bouche on the house) and a beautiful fish spaghettoni dish (everything as much a feast for the eyes as for the palate), but were treated so royally as if we ordered feast. The hospitality of our waiter, Mattia, was simply out of the ordinary; he literally made us feel like we were family (and I'm using the word literally in its proper sense here). Our only problem was that all this made us sad to leave -- but we'll be back in Salento in the spring, and the thought of having another meal with Matias on this gorgeous sunlit terrace is what makes life good.

Delicious! Nice people, atmosfeur close to Castello and great food.

Excellent restaurant! Icon is cozy, charming restaurant in an amazing location, just by the Castle of Otranto. The staff is friendly and helpful. We got there late in a rainy night when they were about to close, but the staff and the chef were happy to keep the place open for us. We were the only guests that night and the whole experience was incredible. The staff recommended a surprisingly good local spicy white wine, the starters and main dishes. The food was delicious. We strongly recommend!

Went here on a day trip and was happy that we had lunch here. Tried the 4-course tasting menu and it was really good value for the quality and creativity that you get. One of us also had wine pairing and it was perfect.

I loved dining and relaxing at Icon! The food was amazing and the interior is tastefully decorated. The service is impeccable - Roberto and Roberta were so kind and friendly and they even made a birthday cocktail with a candle for my birthday! I ate here regularly during my stay in Otranto and was always welcomed with a smile and warm greeting. The restaurant is comfortable and I appreciated the air con after a day in the heat. There is also a balcony where you can eat while taking in the sights. The seared Tuna and Octopus tapas were my favourite dishes. Castello Aragonese is adjacent to Icon restaurant and it was bliss to sip on wine with such a fantastic backdrop. I will definitely be back when I return to Otranto. A presto! - Gina

Michelin-like experience here in Otranto. We enjoyed literally everything - the view, music, atmosphere, staff and especially food and their mind blowing wine list! Never miss it then in town. Fried fish was my top - reminds me childhood near the see. The place made our day - 12 of 10!!

Visited back in September 2023. Extremely whacky meal. Strange tasting menu. Ordered one vegetarian tasting menu, one pescetarian tasting menu. Of the 10 dishes, 2 were reasonable. Of the 5 in the veggie one, 2 were the same, which was confusing at best. Would advise not to visit, but got the feeling that was the fault of the owners and chefs, not the waiters who were doing their best. Plenty of good restaurants nearby.

Very nicely decorated restaurant with a cozy terrace. As a main course pulpo and homemade ravioli with a salad and grilled vegetables as a side dish. Good flavors but the portion of squid was very undersized. Dessert was good but not exceptional. Especially annoying was the fact that the staff was constantly walking back and forth as if the kitchen was on fire. Not pleasant to sit at the table then. I understand that you want to serve quickly but this was anything but relaxing. A missed opportunity to create coziness.

After walking around the lovely city walls and visited the nice little shops we were ready to eat. As we had read good reviews beforehand we didn't hesitate being their first customers. The waitress was friendly and attentive. The dishes were very good, my only little issue was the amount of salt on my fish main course. Probably fine for most, but next time I visit I will ask for it not to be seasoned. Natural and four flavoured olive oils available, we only tried the natural, with the nice breads, which was very good.

Nice location and clean setup, right by the waterfront. The food was okay — not bad, but nothing really stood out or felt special. Service was decent, but a bit slow at times. Overall, it’s fine for a casual meal, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to return.

2/5 Stars. Not a good experience all around. Food wasnt great: octopus was chewing gum, clams had alot of sand in them; very annoying. Service also not the best: they are rushing everywhere and dont seem interested in serving you.

We come from Scotland every summer 🇬🇧✈️☀️ during the school holidays, and although we often visit Otranto, it was our very first time at Fronte Mare. What an amazing discovery! 🌊✨ The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming 🙏, quickly setting up a table for us. We started with the sautéed mussels 🥘 – so tasty that even our 4-year-old loved them 💙. The fried seafood 🍤🐟 was exceptional: perfectly crispy and with peeled prawns (a rare treat!). The pasta dishes 🍝 were excellent too, but the absolute highlight ⭐ was the 1.8kg grilled sea bream 🐠, cooked to perfection. From now on, Fronte Mare will definitely be our go-to spot whenever we come back to Otranto 🏖️. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

il cibo era delizioso! What a great restaurant! The atmosphere, food and service were outstanding!

Had a great experience here, the staff were attentive, the food was above expectations on quality and quantity. Especially the cruditè seafood platter and octopus…wine suggestions were on point with our food. Family owned business with a touch of great service class and knowhow.

Good grub of seafood pasta by the sea. Prices are great for tourists. Service is decent.

Restaurant in the middle of the old town. Service all day. Friendly staff and a good price/service relation.

one of the best spots in town. the owner is truly one of the nicest, kindest people and her waiters are really friendly and helpful. the orecchiette were a trifle undercooked but overall, it was a good place to get lunch and people watch. i stayed for quite a while and they never rushed me off even though they could have used my table.

It maybe an unfair reflection, but I did feel they saw the tourist coming. The first dish I requested was not available, fish of the day was recommended which I went for. My husband ordered a primo and second plate, they did not tell us the fish of the day was for two. My husband had his secondi dish when the fish of the day arrived and got served onto two plates. It cost nearly 50 euros for the fish, by itself. Dearest meal we have had by far.

Good food and decent service, but the portions are quite small for a price that is quite high. The fish in the fish of the day with pasta included two little pieces, a total of 4 bites.

Ordered the lobster pasta (25 euro) and shocked at how little meat there was! (And don’t get me wrong, I’ve eaten lobster a number of times before and I know there’s never lots of meat, but this was ridiculous with nothing even in the claw). I showed the waitress and she sent over the manager who raised her voice at me in italian. I don’t know what she was saying but she obviously did not care. She then walked away! My husband had the lasagne and a side salad which had seen better days. The only good thing? The pasta was al dente, but then again that’s a standard in Italy anyway. Lastly, poor hygiene with no soap in the toilet. Poor poor poor

Food is ok but the owner is really rude. She didn't like that we've ordered only first course (prime piatti) which usually is cheaper than the second course. And after being rude with was, a big group got in the restaurant and she brought us the check so she could have more space

Extremely busy restaurant that was packed with locals and tourists. Had one poor service lady running around trying to take orders and make people happy. Due to this the service was extremely slow. The food however came out quickly to our surprise. Everything was good with no complaints from any of the four of us dining. Overall, a pretty solid pizza restaurant.

Very good traditional Italian food! Everything tasted perfect and authentic. We tired pizza, pasta, lasagna and meat and everything was good. Small downside, you might need to some up 30 minutes to get a table, they are as busy as good their food is!

Best pizza in town! And we also got the orecchiette with meatballs. Sooo so good and the service was so friendly and attentive. Casual, simple, quality food and fun, one of our fav meals of the trip.

Five stars, because the pizza is so delicious, it compensates for other limitations. The location and infrastructure is unpretentious, nothing fancy. The staff is very hard working, but the place is very popular, so there is always a huge line (July), hard to keep everyone happy. But I can definitely vouch for one of the best pizzas you'll have in your life

The food was out of this world, best ever!!!! Friendly staff, quick and efficient. I would come back every day if I could:)

Nice authentic place with great location and deliceous dishes. Let's taste!

We arrived at 19:30 restaurant was still mostly empty with no waiting. Mussels were delicious as well as pastas and pizzas. Really nice place with good atmosphere

(Translated by Google) I ordered a large fry but unfortunately the price was only 20 euros. The dish was miserable. Inattentive service. Sin. (Original) Ho ordinato una gran frittura purtroppo di grande c'era solo il prezzo 20 euro. Il piatto era misero. Servizio poco attento. Peccato.

(Translated by Google) Unique products that are delicious and really very light, compliments to the pizza chef/chef, clean and well-stocked place, very courteous and helpful staff. Flavor guys, keep it up! We'll see you again soon. Try it to believe it... (Original) Prodotti unici buonissimi e veramente molto molto leggeri, complimenti al pizzaiolo/ cuoco, locale pulito e fornito, personale molto cortese e disponibile. Ragazzi del saporí continuate cosí! Ci rivedremo presto. Provare per credere...

The tastiest fried mix of see food I had. Vincent and his mother are running this small but very nice place. Thank you for your job!

Lovely place, everything is so tasty! Love the fried shrimp & squid, and the croquettes are the best I’ve had! Impressive 👍🏻

Cute little resto. Superbe melanzane parmigian sandwich and fried seafood. A nice quick bite for lunch.

Delicious, fast, casual, and don’t miss the foccacia pomodoro which was an unexpected highlight (best of Italy so far!)

Great place for a chill out drink. Loads of drink options. Great service.

Staff was super friendly, welcoming and helpful, we had a good time

Veggie Tempura was very tasty

Good option if you want to grab a “quick bite”. Sandwiches were good, and the staff is friendly. A bit expensive for Puglia though (2 sandwiches and 2 drinks for a total of 21€)…

Initially we had a good experience with service and ordering. It’s a cool place and there’s lots of people waiting. It’s fast food, so ok. But my order was messed up but they said it was that what I order and that’s it. (It really wasn’t because I pointed ou at the balcony) Ok, also we ordered the fried calamari, mine was raw and unsalted, very hard do slow. I said to the man attending the tables, we has very unpleasant and said: we make it like that! That is the way it’s supposed to be. So ok! I understood: that’s that!

Wonderful place for authentic salento food! Very nice stuff and excellent service. 100% recommend!!

Very good sandwiches. They also offer focaccia and pizza but I recommend the sandwiches.

Horrible. Beware if you are a tourist. We ordered "calamari" they gave us squid because they believe we are stupid and don't know the difference. But we did! We asked the owner "what is this?" And he said he gave us Squid for free.....right! There was nothing but squid there. This is a disgusting thing to do. Don't have a restaurant if you don't want tourists!!

They totally misunderstood our takeaway orders. I can understand the language barrier but this more than this. They charge 33 euro for 4 bruchetta. We ended up wrong orders with high price. We didn't check the packs as the order was a simple pack of 4 bruchettes and cheese plate. Pffff

A decent casual place with high tables & stools in the small square / opening of a few streets. The arancini balls were good, and lots of them. Octopus polpetta nice but very salty so only wanted a couple. Parmigiana melanzane with pizza bread was tasty. Together with 2 beers each, the bill was €42 for 2.

This was my first-ever Pucce — divine! I also tried the pizza, and it was top-notch: thin crust, bold flavor, everything on point. And yes — they have draft beer! That alone is worth five stars. As for the atmosphere? You’re sitting right on the street — not by the sea, but in the middle of real life: cars passing, people walking, locals having animated conversations just a few meters away. As an urbanist, this is pure joy for me. And the sea? You can still see it. It’s all one vibrant cocktail — city, people, food, and horizon. Just perfect.

Even though I only had a takeaway pizza, I really liked this place. The staff were very kind and attentive. I had a Margherita and it was fantastic – the crust was excellent, the sauce very tasty, and it came with more cheese than usual

Love the styling of the place which evokes a traditional train carriage. Tasty pizza. Lovely hosts. Good drinks. Unlike another reviewer who suggested rock music, the downtempo chill electronic music was totally my vibe

Very good pizza, especially the Margherita🥰🥰 very cosy and nice staff and very ok prices as well😊quick serving and close to the city center/beach

We ate here twice during our stay in Otranto and each time it was a great experience. We practiced ordering in Italian and the staff were very friendly. Lovely antipasti board, pizza and tirimisu along with wine all reasonably priced. Noticed lots of locals getting takeaways!

Friendly, attentive staff, solid comfort food (pizza!) and inexpensive regional wine make Crazy Wagon a great, informal and delicious choice!

What a beautiful, unpretentious spot. We walked in to grab a quick pizza to take away, and it was made à la minute right in front of our eyes. The service was warm and personal, and they even handed me a pizza cutter to take with me when I asked if it was pre-sliced, it’s those little details that make all the difference. Without a doubt, one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had in my life. And trust me, I’ve had way to many haha Thank you again!

Good!

(Translated by Google) Excellent pizzas, excellent homemade orecchiette. Very friendly service, very reasonable prices. Top 👌 (Original) Pizzas excellentes, orecchiette maison excellentes. Service très sympathique, prix très corrects. Top 👌

(Translated by Google) Hello everyone, I went last night to get take-away pizza for the first time, and I must say that the positive thing is the kindness and cheerfulness of the very young staff. I couldn't help but notice a good external and internal space for table service, but I must say that if the place is well looked after, the time perhaps waiting for the pizzas was a bit too long but they were very good and tasty. Average prices for a pizzeria-restaurant even if it is a bar with catering services. Well done and keep it up. After hundreds of reviews I have done I put it in the top 10 places. Well done! (Original) Salve a tutti,sono stato ieri sera a prendere la pizza da asporto per la prima volta,e devo dire che di positivo c'è la gentilezza e l'allegria del personale molto giovane di età. Non ho potuto non notare un buono spazio esterno e interno per il servizio al tavolo ,ma devo dire che se il posto è ben curato ,il tempo forse per l'attesa delle pizze è stato un po troppo ma erano buonissime e gustose. Prezzi nella media di una pizzeria-ristorante anche se è un bar con servizi di ristorazione. Cmq bravi e continuate così. Dopo centinaia di recensioni che ho fatto la metto nei primi 10 posti. Bravi !

(Translated by Google) Place with many options. Excellent puccia, lactose-free options (I underline with particular attention that there is no additional cost in choosing lactose-free mozzarella, chosen not for pure pleasure but necessary for health conditions, really rare to find places attentive to these options). Thank you! In the photo puccia with grilled aubergines, courgettes, stracciatella, rocket and tomato directly on the wonderful seafront of Otranto (Original) Locale con molte opzioni. Ottima la puccia, opzioni senza lattosio (sottolineo con particolare attenzione che non vi è nessun costo aggiuntivo nella scelta di mozzarella senza lattosio, scelta non per puro piacere ma necessaria per condizioni di salute, davvero raro trovare locali attenti a queste opzioni). Grazie! In foto puccia con melanzane grigliate, zucchine, stracciatella, rucola e pomodoro direttamente sul meraviglioso lungomare di Otranto

(Translated by Google) We got a Puccia and took it to the beach, which was really tasty and recommended. However, we paid €23 for two pieces and two cokes, which seemed really expensive to us. Therefore a star deduction. (Original) Wir haben uns ein Puccia geholt und es mit zum Strand genommen was wirklich sehr lecker und empfehlenswert war. Allerdings haben wir 23€ für zwei Stück und zwei Cola bezahlt, was uns wirklich sehr teuer vorkommt. Deswegen ein Stern Abzug.

(Translated by Google) Pizza for tourists, eat here if you wanted a low quality pizza for a high price. We ordered 3 pizzas, 2/3 were burnt underneath. Despite the burn, the pizza dough lacked flavor and the toppings were low quality. Good service (Original) Pizza per turisti, mangi qui se volesse una pizza di bassa qualità per un alto prezzo. Abbiamo ordinato 3 pizze, 2/3 erano bruciato di sotto. Nonostante la bruciatura, la pasta della pizza mancava di sapore e i condimenti erano di bassa qualità. Buono servizio

(Translated by Google) I got three take-out pizzas here and I didn't like the quality of the pizza. The pizza was salty and probably cooked in some electric oven. For those who are used to wood-fired pizza, the taste of this pizza is rubbery. Even the pizza boxes for transport are strange, without a top cover. Meh! (Original) Ho preso qui tre pizze d'asporto e la qualità della pizza non mi è piaciuta. La pizza era salata e probabilmente cotta in qualche forno elettrico. Per chi è abituato alla pizza nel forno a legna il sapore di questa pizza risulta gommoso. Anche i cartocci della pizza per il trasporto sono strani, senza copertura superiore. Mah!

Unfriendly service, small portions, plastic tableware, cold lasanje from microwave. Nice place however.

It's not bad, service is friendly, fast and food is eatable. Taking into account low prices, it may be a good option for fast lunch.

(Translated by Google) What can I say... simply fantastic!! Excellent quality products at very affordable prices!!! Try the "puccia" with capocollo and the meatballs with sauce! The restaurant also offers typical take-away dishes! Friendly staff and fast service! (Original) Che dire... semplicemente fantastico!! Prodotti di ottima qualità a prezzi accessibilissimi!!! Da provare la "puccia" al capocollo e le polpette al sugo! Il locale propone piatti tipici anche d'asporto! Personale gentile e servizio veloce!

(Translated by Google) Poor in everything. The only positive note (fortunately) is the quality of some products, but otherwise, zero. Despite the scorching midday heat and our desire to sit inside (completely empty), the waitress made us sit on some improvised tables outside, moreover on an area not belonging to the restaurant. In addition to this, the waitress insisted during the orders to enrich the order with other things which, however, we were not interested in. Once the first dish ordered arrived, we noticed that the platter described as "abundant" by the waitress was not even enough for 2 people, made up only of small tastings, and paid €25, a completely disproportionate price. On top of this, the service remained slow for the delivery of the dishes, which were delivered one at a time. Another negative note is also the menu, limited to a few dishes per category and above all which does not indicate what the dishes are made up of. In total, we found ourselves paying a bill that, literally, more than half was made up of 2 cutting boards that were not worth what we paid. (Original) Scadente in tutto. Unica nota positiva (per fortuna) è la qualità di alcuni prodotti, ma per il resto, zero. Nonostante il caldo torrido di mezzogiorno e la nostra voglia di accomodarci all'interno (completamente vuoto), la cameriera ci ha fatti accomodare su dei tavoli improvvisati all'esterno, per di più su un'area non appartenente al locale. Oltre a questo, la cameriera durante le ordinazioni spingeva insistentemente per arricchire l'ordine con altre cose che però a noi non interessavano. Una volta arrivata la prima pietanza ordinata, notiamo che il tagliere descritto come "abbondante" dalla cameriera, non basti neanche per 2 persone, fatto solo di piccoli assaggi, e pagato 25€, prezzo completamente spropositato. Oltre a questo, il servizio è rimasto lento per la consegna dei piatti, consegnati uno per volta. Altra nota negativa inoltre è il menù, ristretto a poche pietanze per categoria e soprattutto che non indica di cosa siano composti i piatti. Nel totale, ci siamo ritrovati a pagare un conto che, letteralmente, per più della metà era composto da 2 taglieri che non valevano quanto pagato.

(Translated by Google) I had dinner this evening at this fast food restaurant with 5 other people. First of all, we were not listened to, we would have preferred to sit inside (since we all had a Green Pass and considering that the place was practically empty), but the guy, who I assume is the owner/cook, immediately invited us to sit on the sidewalk, quickly bringing a couple of tables outside. We ordered 2 platters as an appetizer, 4 first courses (on average €6-7 each) and two menus (first course + meatballs + fruit, for €15) and we only had water to drink. The total was €109, a very expensive bill and unjustifiably high for what we ate, for the location and for the quality of the food. The first courses were normal (nothing exceptional), the meatballs in sauce too, the poor and meager cutting boards came to cost €25 each, for a total of €50 JUST FOR THE STARTER, more than everything else put together. A real joke, WORTH REPORTING. Furthermore, the service was extremely slow, we were the only 6 people in the restaurant and we were served in two hours, thus preventing us from spending the rest of the evening in the center of Otranto, even just for a simple walk. Absolutely to be avoided, we should have understood it from the beginning due to the total absence of customers. (Original) Ho cenato questa sera in questo fast food con altre 5 persone. In primis, non siamo stati ascoltati, avremmo preferito stare all'interno (essendo tutti muniti di Green Pass e visto e considerato che il locale era praticamente vuoto), ma il ragazzo, che suppongo sia proprietario/cuoco, ci ha subito invitato ad accomodarci sul marciapiede, portando sul momento un paio di tavoli all'esterno in tutta fretta. Abbiamo ordinato 2 taglieri come antipasto, 4 primi (in media 6-7€ l'uno) e due menù (primo+polpette+frutta, da 15€) e abbiamo preso da bere solo acqua. Il totale è stato di 109€, conto salatissimo ed immotivatamente elevato per ciò che abbiamo mangiato, per la location e per la qualità del cibo. I primi erano nella norma (nulla di eccezionale), le polpette al sugo anche, i taglieri miseri e scarni sono venuti a costare 25€ l'uno, per un totale di 50€ SOLO PER L'ANTIPASTO, più di tutto il resto messo assieme. Una vera e propria presa per i fondelli, DA DENUNCIA. Inoltre, il servizio è stato lentissimo, eravamo le uniche 6 persone nel locale e siamo stati serviti in due ore, impedendoci in questo modo di trascorrere il resto della serata nel centro di Otranto, anche solo per una semplice passeggiata. Da evitare assolutamente, avremmo dovuto capirlo sin dall'inizio per la totale assenza di clienti.

(Translated by Google) I was walking around Otranto and looking on Tripadvisor for a cheap place to eat among the many, sips and bites came up. Small but welcoming place, spectacular food from the Puccini-style starters to the menus suggested by them. All very good and the girl who served us is It was very nice and welcoming. I highly recommend it (Original) Passeggiavao per otranto e cercando su tripadvisor un posto dove mangiare economico tra i tanti è venuto fuori sorsi e morsi. Posyo piccolino ma accogliente, cibo Spettacolari dai primi alla Puccini ai menù suggeriti da loro. Tutto molto buono e la ragazza che ci ha servito è stata molto carina e accogliente. Lo consiglio vivamente

(Translated by Google) The perfect place to enjoy the real typical cuisine of Puglia. From homemade pasta to frisella with tomato sauce, meatballs with sauce... everything of excellent quality and at the right price. The guys Alessandro and Chiara really make you feel at home with their friendliness and dedication to the customer. We will definitely be back, in fact we recommend it to everyone. Thank you 😁 (Original) Il locale perfetto per gustare la vera cucina tipica pugliese. Dalla pasta fatta in casa alla frisella al pomodoro, polpette al sugo...tutto di qualità ottima e al prezzo giusto. I ragazzi Alessandro e Chiara ti fanno sentire davvero a casa con la loro simpatia e dedizione al cliente. Ci torneremo senz'altro, anzi lo consigliamo a tutti. Grazie 😁

The best crepe I’ve ever had. Service was so good. Had a laugh with all the staff. Went back the next night and they remembered us straight away. I’ll be dreaming about the Nutella & bueno crepes until I revisit!!

Good meat skewers and chicken nuggets (for kids).

Best Crêpe in the world. I come back every year.

Best crepes of Otranto

(Translated by Google) I stopped by this place during my vacation, struck by the sparkling open kitchen. The place was packed, but within two minutes they found me a table. They were super friendly and kind. I ordered two sandwiches and was amazed. HILARIOUS. The meat was so good and tender it was wasted in a sandwich. The bread was warm and crispy just right. Top-quality ingredients. Prices were more than fair. Unsatisfied, I decided to return every day during my vacation, and day after day I TRY EVERYTHING. Crepes and sandwiches, sweet and savory, meats and cured meats. Everything was delicious, cooked to perfection! The staff was always very kind. The location was pleasant and clean. On my last day, I arrived early, earlier than usual, and decided to congratulate the owner, who, after a handshake, told me his story through the eyes of someone who loves his job so much, EVERY DAY AFTER 22 YEARS!! He told me how this place has evolved and is what it is today thanks to the GREAT LOVE of a father for his son. And I assure you, this love is visible and felt today. If you're passing through Otranto, don't miss this stop. It will be love for you too. I'm sure of it! (Original) Mi fermo in questo posto durante la mia vacanza colpito da una cucina a vista che brilla, locale pienissimo ma in due minuti mi trovano un tavolo, super cordiali e gentili. Ordino due panini e rimango di stucco. ESILARANTI. Carne talmente buona e morbida da essere sprecata dentro un panino. Pane caldo e croccante il giusto. Ingredienti di prima qualità. Prezzi più che onesti. Non appagato decido di tornarci ogni giorno durante la mia vacanza e giorno dopo giorno PROVO TUTTO. Crepes e panini, dolce e salato, carni e salumi. Tutto squisito, cotto alla perfezione! Personale gentilissimo sempre. Location gradevole e pulita. L'ultimo giorno arrivo presto, prima del solito e decido di fare i miei complimenti al proprietario che dopo una stretta di mano mi racconta la sua storia con gli occhi di chi come pochi ama così tanto il suo lavoro OGNI GIORNO DOPO 22 ANNI!! Mi racconta di come questo posto si sia evoluto e sia come è oggi grazie al GRANDE AMORE di un padre per un figlio. E io vi garantisco che questo amore oggi, si vede e si sente tutto. Se passate da Otranto, non mancate questa tappa. Sarà amore anche per voi. Sono sicuro!

(Translated by Google) Even though it was sold out, there was very little wait for a table!!! Super friendly and fast, and the sandwiches were amazing!!!! Everything was good and high-quality!!! I recommend!!! (Original) Nonostante fosse tutto esaurito ha aspettato pochissimo per il tavolo!!! Super cordiali e velocissimi e panini da paura!!!! Tutto buono e di qualità!!! Consiglio!!!

(Translated by Google) A welcoming atmosphere and friendly service make it perfect for a sweet or savory break. The crepes are delicious, thin and generously filled, with fresh, flavorful ingredients, and the sandwiches are equally excellent and carefully prepared. I've tried both the classic and more creative versions, and have been pleasantly surprised each time. Excellent value. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious meal in a refined setting. (Original) Atmosfera accogliente e servizio cordiale, perfetto per una pausa dolce o salata. Le crêpe sono deliziose, sottili e ben farcite, con ingredienti freschi e gustosi, e i panini sono altrettanto ottimi e preparati con cura. Ho provato sia le versioni classiche che quelle più creative, e ogni volta sono rimasto piacevolmente sorpreso. Ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo. Consigliatissimo per chi vuole godersi un pasto sfizioso in un locale curato.

Nice people but prices a bit higher than same kind of restaurant like Lido Universo just 5 minutes walking from there.... I was looking for pizza around 16h but they start selling pizza from 20h so I should rather go to other pizzeria near by

Good location. Good for quick coffee, next to public beach

Italian authorities please start to remove plastic from the beaches and surroundings. It looks really bad.

Nice place, but unfriendly people controlling visitors who have paid 15 Euro.

Best one available, but they get very unhappy if you pay by card

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Good but a little expensive

Best octopus sandwich I ever had, don’t miss this place if you are nearby.

Good quality sandwich and kind owner

Eat pizza like an ice cream!

(Translated by Google) Beyond the pizzeria....excellent sandwiches with squid and prawn burgers and on request excellent fresh fish as per the attached photo at competitive prices. Well done guys, keep it up. Definitely worth trying (Original) Oltre la pizzeria....ottimi panini con hamburger di calamari e gamberi e a richiesta ottimo pesce fresco come da foto in allegato a prezzi competitivi. Bravi ragazzi continuate così. Sicuramente da provare

(Translated by Google) The best mixed fried food in Otranto! Very good and very fresh. The puccie are also very good. Really recommended for a quick meal or take away! (Original) Il miglior fritto misto di Otranto! Buonissimo e freschissimo. Molto buone anche le puccie. Davvero consigliato per un pasto veloce o da portar via!

(Translated by Google) Place recommended to everyone, my children really enjoyed the kono pizza. Good fried calamari and prawns (Original) Posto consigliato a tutti, i miei bimbi hanno apprezzato molto il kono pizza. Buono fritto calamari e gamberi

(Translated by Google) €10.50 of octopus puccia (very expensive) without warning. The place is plastered with photos of pucce with their prices (€5-6 on average), but the giant photo of the pucce with the octopus has no price written on it, and it isn't written anywhere else. Not much octopus, although very good, not much stracciatella, and I asked that the rocket pesto not be added but they put it anyway. In fact, the flavor of the rocket completely covered the taste of the octopus. I felt a little "ripped off" by the price, which is a shame because the ingredients are of high quality. (Original) 10.50 € di puccia al polpo (costosissima) senza preavviso. Il locale è tappezzato di foto di pucce con il loro prezzo (5-6€ in media), ma la foto gigante della puccia col polpo non ha scritto nessun prezzo, e non c'è scritto da nessuna altra parte. Poco polpo, anche se molto buono, poca stracciatella, e ho chiesto che non mi venisse messo il pesto di rucola ma me l'hanno messo lo stesso. Infatti il sapore della rucola ha totalmente coperto il gusto del polpo. Mi sono sentita un po' "fregata" per il prezzo, peccato perchégi ingredienti sono di qualità.