The 50 best coffee shops and best cafes in the Province of Lecce

All I can say is wow! Don't walk, run to Natale and try their pistachio ice cream. It's incredibly creamy and bursting with flavor! The staff is very friendly, and there are plenty of seating options available. It's a fantastic place to enjoy a sweet treat, whether it's day or night. Their other flavors are amazing as well!

We got here by pure chance after eating at least one pasticciotto every day during our trip. I can confidently say this was the best one I had. It was the perfect mix of creamy and crumbly. not overly sweet and overall incredibly satisfying. It was so good we even went out of our way to go back and purchase one of the overly priced T-shirts… no regrets! The only downside is its price, at €2.20 a piece it definitely was on the expensive side in comparison to others in the region but so worth it.

Had the “african coffee” and a brioche, which comes with 3 flavors. It was very good both of them. The service was very nice.

The best gelato I had so far in Italy. And huge portions. The service was also very sweet and helpful.

Absolutely great ice cream! A lot of special kinds to get here with support from the friendly staff. For 3€ you get the “small ice cream”, which are two big scoops. The pastries look good as well, but we have not eaten any.

Stick to their pistachio flavor and you will not disappoint. It is rich and creamy, not too sweet. As someone who travel a lot and tried many gelatos in different places, I can say their pistachio flavor is among the best I have tried. The berry flavor however, is a bit too sweet and I don't recommend. Their waiting line is a bit disorganized - you need to get a ticket first before you can ask for any flavors, which is not obvious for the new customers. If you don't have a ticket then you get kicked to the end of the waiting line, and waste a lot of time.

A wide variety of delicious ice cream flavors – I loved it a lot! The pasticciotto is the best in Puglia – it's truly something special and a must-try! The staff is super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

Nice spot for a break — perfect for coffee and some local sweets. It was a bit cloudy when we visited, so we decided to grab a few treats to take away. Still a lovely little stop!

We stopped by while walking around Lecce and we’re so glad we did. We tried some local specialties and everything was delicious. Finished off with gelato, which was honestly one of the best we’ve had. Friendly service and a lovely spot to take a break — highly recommend if you’re in the area!

It was our first time trying Lecce’s famous pasticciotto, rustico, and caffé Leccese. We loved them! Highly recommend

We decided to have breakfast here because it looked like they offered local products. Nice terrace right next to an amphitheater, homemade pastries, really good coffee, and quick service. Very local, exactly what we were looking for. We’ll definitely come back if we’re in the city again.

Great choice of deserts! Tried some, and they were all great, especially little canolli. Also, very good coffee. Quite full, but managed to get a table inside fairly quickly

DO NOT ENTER ! this place is dangerous, you might want to never leave !!!! If heaven had a coffee shop, it would be Caffé Alfino. I came for a quick caffeine fix… and ended up questioning all my life choices up until that moment. Why haven’t I been living here?! Their caffè leccese? Liquid poetry. Espresso meets almond milk and they fall in love in your mouth. With lots of ice, I don’t even like sugar in my coffee, but every sip of this coffee sends me to heaven. I tried caffè lecchese from another place… no comparison. This one by faaar the best. And the sweets? Oh, the sweets. I don’t know what kind of wizardry is happening in that kitchen, but one bite in and I was ready to write a love letter to a pastry. I almost proposed to a fruttone salentino. The staff are so friendly, I’m convinced they’re trying to adopt me. Honestly, if they offered me a loyalty card or a room upstairs, I’d say yes. Highly recommend. 12/10. Will return. Might never leave.

Try the Pasticciotto with pistachio! We’ve gone twice and they were warm both times and sooooo good

I came here mainly to try the pasticciotto, but sadly, the experience didn’t live up to my expectations. I ordered a double espresso macchiato along with a ricotta chocolate pasticciotto. The coffee was quite average, almost watery, and the ricotta in the pasticciotto was too dry for my taste. The service was slow, but the worst part was sitting outside. They use steel chairs on cobblestone, so every time someone moved or left their seat, the noise was really loud and distracting. If you decide to visit, definitely try to sit indoors!

Very polite service. Good Vitello tonnato. Good tiramisù with a twist - instead of the classic lady fingers they used a chocolate sponge. But the best part was the ice cream - super delicious pistacchio gelato!

Excellent food, I had tagliolino gamberi, and loved it… also a good pasticiotto and coffee for dessert, beautiful place and nice service.

Visited this place today and all I can say is that it was an amazing experience. Really nice service and super good food. What stood out the most was the tiramisu, I have never had such a perfect one like this before! Definitely a must have when you visit this place. And while you're at it, add one coffee on top, as they are with cute artworks and taste delicious too.

Scam! They made us pay 50% “bar service charge”! We ordered two cappuccinos inside at their bar, for EUR 1,50 each according to their menu. The waitress told us to sit outside, she would bring our order. The cappuccinos were fine, but when we walked in afterwards to pay the total of EUR 3 (plus a tip, of course), the super unfriendly guy behind the counter demanded EUR 4,5 - thanks to a ridiculous “bar service charge” which none of the cafes we visited during our 3+ weeks all over Italy (and there were many!) ever dared to ask! Unfortunately, we only saw later from the many bad reviews here (filter for “lowest score”) that this is the usual scam of this place. Well, we’re in town for a couple of days, and this bar will certainly never see us again. If you consider visiting Caffè Parisi, better stay away and choose one of the honest bars in Nardò!

Well-located café in the heart of the historical center. The coffee is excellent, and the pasticciotto—a delicious local specialty made of shortcrust pastry filled with custard cream—is outstanding. Highly recommended!

Beautiful mid century café and bar with all the right features. From the typical pasticciotti to gourmet croissants locally made with top quality ingredients, really great caffè (espresso) and coffee choices. I also enjoyed their service. From around midday Italian aperitivi and international cocktails are served. A staple during my days in Nardò.

Our tour guide recommended this gelato shop and we agree. The affogato was exceptional and almost half the price of others. Well awarded, the scoopers were very personable.

very good gelato, BUT this year they have cut down on the portions massively. I come to Lecce every year with my family, but now a grande cup is actually a medium to small one from the past. We will definitely choose another Gelateria. It's not the cost that bothers us, but that we are fooled with carefully aerated and measured cups as if you steal it and don't buy it

Gorgeous gelato with a range of both traditional and more unusual flavours made on site. My son went for chocolate and straciatella, which was delicious: I had pear with hibiscus and black olive with orange - both absolutely divine!

Amazing authentic gelato! The woman is very kind and let us taste some flavours we were curious about. Recommend! Price in summer 2025: 1 scoop- 2€ 2 scoops- 3€ 3 scoops- 4€ 4 scoops- 5€

It was a 5 stars two years ago, it became 4 last year, I am afraid it’s only a 3 stars now. Of course it’s my personal taste, but the base is too milky, killing the flavours. Prices have gone up more than the competition, considering how little the portions are. I hope next year Baldo will go back to its glory.

Tried two unique flavours: Mediterranean Breeze and Olive and Orange. Both were delicious! Love the creativity and delicious gelato

Excellent. Great selection of gelato and friendly staff. They have all the usual flavours that everyone seems to stick with, but they also have some daily and weekly specials. We went for an olive gelato, very unusual but quite delicious.

The best place for coffee and food in the area. There’s not a lot of places around so that definitely contributes. Go with the Pecan Slices, maple syrup was excellent.

Great Ice-cream / Gelato. Pay for what you want and then take a ticket to get served. It all seems a bit confusing, but it is a great system and it works well. The flavours are crisp and delicious. Very cost effective.

One of the best places I’ve been to! They have a huge variety of sweets. We tried the Cornetto con cioccolato, Tiramisù, and cappuccino, all taste so delicious. Also, we tried the pizza, which was delicious too. Moreover, the atmosphere is amazing they have options to sit inside or outside. Totally recommend it 🤌🏼✨😍

Favourite place to have breakfast in Santa Maria de Leuca! Must order pasticciotti every day!😅

Great place for some cornetti and a coffee. Huge selection of sweets and other stuff too! Plenty of seating under the shade and in the sun. No complaints at all, very convenient.

Superb pastry with also salty bites! Love it!

Another day, another Martinucci. Like spotting a McDonald's in the Vatican or a Starbucks in the Sahara, it’s oddly comforting, and mildly disappointing. This one has all the right pastries and all the wrong vibes. It’s like they tried to recreate the charm of Salento and accidentally opened a cafe in Terminal 2 instead. Yes, you’ll get your coffee. Yes, your pasticciotto will arrive. But you’ll feel like you should be boarding a Ryanair flight rather than sipping espresso by the sea. It's not quite as "corporate soul vacuum" as some American chains, but it's got that same slightly sterile, on brand ambiance (with less attention to detail, or the mop...). Perfectly adequate. Entirely forgettable. The culinary equivalent of shrugging.

During the last 2 weeks in Lecce we visited about 4 times the Martinucci pastry shop (but who's counting?). The pasticciotto was absolutely impeccable every time, we tried the chocolate one, the pistachio-cream one, but the traditional was our favourite. The cannolo and fig pastry were also delicious, they went great with the caffé leccese.

The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was excellent, truly top-tier in both taste and hospitality. However, I was extremely disappointed by the state of the restroom. For a restaurant of this caliber and price range, having such poor restroom conditions , including no running water to wash hands , is simply unacceptable. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously, as it really impacts the overall dining experience.

The best coffee in Lecce - hands down. Clean bathrooms, well stocked and atmosphere is incredible. Staff are helpful and spoke English very well.

Diffictult to order since it's crowded but once you do you get to enjoy some of the most fulfilling tastes of ice cream. You can choose from a variety of flavors. I remember getting about 6 scoops (chocolate, caramel, tiramisu, ferrero, pistachio and coconut I think.) There is a terrace with old fashioned tables and chairs (metal) where you can observe the main square. I noticed that this place was getting some sort of occassional police checks but overall a positive experience.

I do not recommend this café. The staff was rude and unfriendly. We were handed the menu but didn’t even have time to look at it — the waiter stood over us waiting for an order immediately. The ice cream was served in a broken glass (!) — very dangerous, you could easily cut yourself. The matcha latte was completely tasteless. The waiters don’t care at all about customer satisfaction. They know tourists will come because of the convenient location, so they make no effort to create a pleasant atmosphere — on the contrary, they completely ruined our experience. The waitress even mocked us for what we wanted to order, so I opened Google and showed her a picture of an iced coffee with ice cream, because apparently this woman didn’t even know what that was and claimed it wasn’t possible to get it there. An absolute disaster. Thank you, never again.

We stopped for coffee and pastry. Having visited other Martinucci locations, this location was great, and both food and coffee were better than elsewhere.

All we have tried during our three visits was of great quality. But watch out when you sit down and order something that is usually of a good price. We ordered a portion of gelato with two flavours and whipped cream which came down to 12!!! Euros and another cup with two scoops of sorbet which we were charged 5! Euros for. Next to us people eating on tables with gelato ordered at the counter for 1/3 of the price. Not cool.

Incredible gelato!!! Lots of vegan options that are delicious. The mandarin, lemon, and melon were great. So yummy and fresh. The fruit flavors are full of real fruit and tastes great. The snickers and pistachio were great too. The guy working there was really nice and helpful. We loved it! 10/10

The ice cream is truly amazing. My girlfriend never eats ice cream in the winter, but she couldn’t resist the opportunity to try these natural flavors and tasted them right away. Try the lemon 🍋

I'm not a huge gelato fan but this place is the only one I have made a point to return to the next day because it was so good. The dark chocolate with orange and the salted caramel were superb. I also had the lemon granita and while it was a little more sour than expected, it was really refreshing! I highly recommend it.

Delicious ice cream. Amarena was the best, followed by the English soup 😂. The men selling was super nice and kind

Gelato paradise 😋 The taste made with a local cookies, can't write the dialet local name, but you can try if you ask about a flavor which taste cioccolate and cinemon , really good and unique.

SUCH good gelato! There were a lot of good flavor options. I tried the nocciola and bacio and they were both amazing! We walked 15 or so minutes to come here and it was so worth it!

Actually the best vegan ice-cream I ever had. They were super friendly and happily introduced me to the vegan selection, which was: pistaccio, nuts, dark chocolate and several fruit flavors. Even the cone was vegan :) Can highly recommend it!

What a lovely place with lovely waiters! The hot chocolate I drank (CIOCCOLATA CALDA AL LATTE) was heaven on Earth. I also tried the crepes which were nice and thick, and generous with Nutella. I recommend 100%!

Italian at its finest Cioccolati gousmet Lecce, Italy Ambiance Nestled in the charming streets of Lecce, this Italian cafe exudes a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The ambiance is reminiscent of a traditional Italian cafe, with rustic decor and an inviting vibe. Coffee and Pastries: The cafe serves authentic Italian coffee that is rich, aromatic, and expertly brewed. Pair your coffee with delectable pastries such as freshly baked croissants, cannoli, and tiramisu for a delightful experience. Hospitality: The cafe staff embodies the Italian spirit of hospitality, especially Simon who provided a friendly service and a genuine passion for their culinary creations. They are happy to recommend menu items and make your visit memorable. Overall Impression:Cioccolati in Lucca offers a genuine taste of Italy with its authentic cuisine, cozy ambiance, and warm hospitality. It’s the perfect spot to savor traditional Italian fare and immerse yourself in the culinary delights of this charming city.

Nice and clean place. Good delicious food. Very helpful staff. Good for kids. Friendly and typical Italian. Behind the counter there is a chocolate fountain wall.

Really enjoyed this place! We were served by Antonio and Francesco, who were super fun and very helpful! We had two chocolate and hazelnut ice creams. They were super delicious and one was made without coffee and with ginseng instead, which was an interesting and perfect substitute! The chocolate here is delicious, and the staff are so accommodating! We will be back!

A smile on every face. Great team. Big serve. Delicious ice cream. And the chocolate on top is free! Ticks every box.

So tasty! Worth leaving the old city!

You'll never find a better place to eat and relax. I’m always happy to meet Michael and Salvatore. Enjoy!

Was a morning routine to come here during our stay in Lecce. Wonderful cornetti and pasticiotti.

Wonderful pastry shop. The "pasticciotto leccese" is a must to be tested. They also serve a good quality coffee shop.

Excellent cappuccino and pastry. . Freshly backed and served with a smile

Yummy pastries. Not just for breakfast

Great place for high quality pastries and coffe

Excellent! Best sweets in town

Wow

Great service, very friendly, morning for a coffee or dinner later on you can’t go wrong. This place is very dog friendly the staff are awesome with Floyd he is made to feel very welcome no matter how busy they are!

I spend time in santa Caterina every year in summer but for some reason had never visited this place. Very concisely: sweet waitress during the morning, weird service at night. Went twice in a row in August for aperitivo at nighttime- I was charged different prices for the exact same drink. Would not recommend.

There probably alright if you can eat anything. But for gluten free or vegetarian there not good enough. They have one gluten free option for lunch, that's with meat. And they were not willing to make it vegetarian. My boyfriend had a vegetarian frissa, but it was pretty tasteless.

Very good place to have classic Italian food. The waiter is very nice as well!

Pricey but good salads

(Translated by Google) Attentive but not intrusive staff. Great bar choices. Normal prices. I recommend it. (Original) Personale attento ma non invadente. Ottime scelte da bar. Prezzi nella norma. Lo consiglio.

(Translated by Google) We've been regulars for years, and we've always had a good experience, probably because until now we've always dealt with Mr. Vito, an excellent and always very kind host. Last night, however, we were "lucky" enough to encounter a rude waiter. We'd simply asked to be moved from one table to another, as the one assigned to us was too close to some plants and had no air circulation, given the sweltering heat. After much insistence, the arrogant waiter was about to grant us our request, until the owner intervened, informing us in an arrogant and nervous tone that he, not us, decided on the table assignments. Ours was merely a request, not an imposition. We left, because courtesy and respect come first. We obviously won't be returning. (Original) Siamo clienti fissi da anni, ci siamo sempre trovati bene, probabilmente perché fino ad ora abbiamo sempre avuto a che fare col sig Vito, ottimo padrone di casa e sempre gentilissimo. Ieri sera invece abbiamo avuto la “ fortuna” di imbatterci con un cameriere scortese. Avevamo solo chiesto di essere spostati di tavolo, poiché quello assegnato era troppo ridossato a delle piante e non circolava proprio aria, visto il caldo afoso. Dopo varie insistenze il cameriere con aria spocchiosa ci stava accontentando, se non fosse che è intervenuto il proprietario, che con tono arrogante e nervoso ci ha informato che l’assegnazione dei tavoli la decideva lui e non noi. La nostra era solo una richiesta, non una imposizione. Ce ne siamo andati, perché la cortesia e il rispetto vengono prima di tutto. Non ci torneremo più ovviamente.

Delia was my pre-selected place to go for cappuccino on my daytrip from Grottaglie on March 27. Out of the usual tourist center but so worth the longer walk back to the station - work off the added calories. I was only planning to have a cappuccino, but I also had a cream croissant. The case of small pastries looked incredible, so I ordered a sampling of each to take away for later and share with my airbnb host. They tasted as good as they looked. I could be incorrect about the amount I spent, but it was so worth it.

Absolutely amazing cafe and pastry shop. First the staff is extremely kind, warm, and welcoming. The coffee is really good, my partner and I got iced lattes because it was so hot. They were superb. We also got breakfast and pastries and both were excellent. 10/10 recommend! Would come back.

We loved the location, the staff, coffee was great and the pastries were incredible. You must try this for your breakfast when in Lecce. Reasonable prices for such good stuff!!! We loved it!

We took a spin outside of Lecce old town and this was the highlight. We got excellent service when choosing our bakeries and everything, including the coffee was absolutely delicious. Recommend taking the small pastries and trying them all! 👌🏼

Great service, super friendly and welcoming to tourist. Was the best coffee I’d had in Italy over the last 3 weeks I will be back for sure, worth the walk out of the tourist area of the old town

One of the BEST Restaurant Spots we had on our Journey visiting Apulien. Awesome Food with different flavours around the world. Oustanding quality. We are not recommending much, this is just a Diamant in the Area!!

Tried 3 brioches. The pastry is good, but the creams (nocciola and pistachio) are not good. Coffee was good, like in most bars.

Very nice place. Pastry and cakes are delicious.Very excellent customer service. Amazing staff. Highly recommended.

Dont miss out on these delicious sweets & good coffee too. Monday is closed, learn from my mistakes walking up early morning foe a coffee

A little heavy for me but tasty

Top!!!!

Beautiful

(Translated by Google) Best pastry shop in all of Castromediano. When my roommates ask me for breakfast they only accept from De Leo. Every time I went I found friendly and helpful staff to give me a hand and also advice in times of indecision. (Original) Pasticceria più buona di tutta Castromediano. I miei coinquilini quando mi chiedono una colazione accettano solo da De Leo. Ogni volta che sono andato ho trovato personale gentile e disponibile a darmi una mano e anche consiglio in momento di indecisione.

(Translated by Google) We visited Pasticceria De Leo a few weeks ago on a quiet afternoon, on the recommendation of a friend. And thank goodness she recommended it! The place is small but welcoming, with that retro charm that immediately puts you at ease. We were particularly struck by the enormous balcony with its kilometer-long window display, overflowing with sweets even though we arrived rather late. A sign that dessert is a mission here, not a fallback. We sampled some pasticciotti, including a pistachio one that was breathtaking, and a fruttone, a specialty we'd never tried before. The verdict? A feast of flavor. The pasticciotto was unlike any other: soft and crumbly pastry, with a full and rounded flavor, and an intense and velvety pistachio cream. The fruttone? A revelation. We would have gladly had seconds, three... maybe even four. The staff was truly kind and helpful, always smiling and ready to offer advice without being intrusive. The prices are excellent for the quality offered. In conclusion, of all the pastry shops we've visited in Lecce so far, De Leo's is rightfully among the best. We'll definitely be back, perhaps next time in the morning, to savor everything fresh from the oven. Just thinking about it... our mouths are watering. Highly recommended at any time of day. (Original) Siamo stati alla pasticceria De Leo qualche settimana fa, in un tranquillo pomeriggio, su consiglio di un’amica. E meno male che ce l’ha suggerita! Il locale è piccino ma accogliente, con quel fascino retrò che ti mette subito a tuo agio. Ci ha colpito soprattutto l’enorme balcone con vetrina chilometrica, traboccante di dolci anche se eravamo arrivati in un orario piuttosto tardo. Segno che qui il dolce è una missione, non un ripiego. Abbiamo assaggiato dei pasticciotti, tra cui uno al pistacchio da lasciare senza parole, e un fruttone, una specialità che non avevamo mai provato prima. Il verdetto? Un’apoteosi del gusto. Il pasticciotto era diverso dagli altri: pasta morbida e friabile, dal sapore pieno e rotondo, e una crema al pistacchio intensa e vellutata. Il fruttone? Una rivelazione. Avremmo fatto volentieri il bis, il tris… forse anche il poker. Il personale è stato davvero gentile e disponibile, sempre col sorriso e pronto a dare consigli senza invadenza. I prezzi sono ottimi per la qualità che viene offerta. In conclusione tra tutte le pasticcerie visitate a Lecce finora, De Leo entra di diritto tra le migliori. Ci torneremo sicuramente, magari la prossima volta al mattino, per assaporare tutto quando è appena sfornato. Solo a pensarci… ci viene l’acquolina in bocca. Super consigliata a tutte le ore del giorno.

(Translated by Google) The pasticciotto factory: the name says it all. The pasticciotti are excellent (we found them hot, but considering that they almost only sell those I think that finding them freshly made is more the rule than the exception) which are among the best in Galatina, and I'm not just saying this, I've tasted many of them . Small criticism for the service and the place: the "glass of cold milk" was a glass of milk taken from the hot brick, the table was full of crumbs even though the place was empty. If you want a good, or rather, excellent pasticciotto, or you want to buy some to take away, I highly recommend the pasticciotto factory. However, I do not recommend the place for having a full breakfast, instead directing you to places with a more solid bar service (Original) La fabbrica del pasticciotto: il nome dice già tutto. Ottimi i pasticciotti (noi li abbiamo trovati caldi, ma considerando che vendono quasi solo quelli credo che trovarli appena fatti sia più la regola che l'eccezione) che sono fra i migliori di Galatina, e non lo dico per dire, ne ho assaggiati molti. Piccola critica per servizio e locale: il "bicchiere di latte freddo" era un bicchiere di latte preso dal brick caldo, il tavolino era pieno di briciole nonostante il locale fosse vuoto. Se volete un buono, anzi, ottimo pasticciotto, o volete comprarne un po d'asporto consiglio vivamente la fabbrica del pasticciotto. Sconsiglio invece il locale per fare una colazione completa indirizzando piuttosto a locali con un servizio bar più solido

(Translated by Google) Passing through Galatina, we tasted your pasticciotti. What can I say, they are delicious, you can see that there is passion and care for the product. The less traditional one with chocolate and jam inside is also exceptional. Try it and you won't regret it. Well done guys, keep it up (Original) Di passaggio a Galatina, abbiamo assaggiato i vostri pasticciotti. Che dire sono buonissimi, si vede che c'è passione e cura del prodotto. Eccezionale anche quello meno tradizionale con la cioccolata e all'interno marmellata. Provatelo e non ve ne pentirete. Bravi ragazzi, continuate così

(Translated by Google) Before heading home after the holidays, we stopped in the city of pasticciotto, specifically at the Fabbrica del Pasticciotto, where we ate a delicious dessert accompanied by the kindness and courtesy of the young woman who served us. We'll be back soon. (Original) Prima di tornare a casa dopo le vacanze ci siamo fermati nella città del pasticciotto e precisamente nella Fabbrica del Pasticciotto e abbiamo mangiato un dolce squisito accompagnato da una gentilezza e cortesia della ragazza che ci ha servito. Da ritornare al più presto.

(Translated by Google) It doesn't have a wide assortment of Lecce pastries unlike the chains around, but the traditional ones we bought are of excellent quality and truly artisanal. (Original) Non ha un vasto assortimento di pasticciotti leccesi al contrario delle catene in giro, ma quelli tradizionali che abbiamo preso noi sono di ottima qualità e veramente artigianali

(Translated by Google) Exceptional pasticciotti, excellent service and excellent quality of ingredients. (Original) Pasticciotti eccezionali, ottimo servizio e ottima qualità degli ingredienti.

(Translated by Google) Excellent pasticciotto. The missing star, for me, is due to the burnt surface. (Original) Pasticciotto ottimo. la stella mancante, per me, è dovuta al bruciacchiatino che aveva sulla superficie.

(Translated by Google) I took a tray of mixed pastries, the counter assistant was very kind to me, I recommend everyone to stop by here (Original) Ho preso un vassoio di paste miste, la banconista è stata molto gentile con me, consiglio a tutti di passare da qui

Best caffe and pastry in town Breathtaking view from terrace Fleshy made and great variety of delicious cakes Highly recommended

Tasty coffee and ice cream, with the view from the terrace, i loved it. Also the prices are good

Stopped by for an afternoon treat and loved it! They’ve got a super convenient system – order from the screen and pick it up right away. Tried the pistachio and classic pasticciotto, the classic was really good. The Lecce-style coffee was excellent too. Definitely a must-try if you’re in the area!

The best pasticceria I know in Puglia, you will not be disappointed. There are plenty of options to choose from. They even accommodate for GF and DF intolerances. It is usually busy but it is well worth visiting. The staff are efficient and it is clean too. There is a large seating area with a view of the sea. I highly recommend everything here!

All products we tried as well as the view were fabulous but the service has been borderline outrageous. After ordering ice cream with my two Kids with This unbelievable guy behind the Counter we couldnt really enjoy and of it. Hands down Never felt treated so rude

Delicious pastries, service can be friendlier and queues can be managed better

The ordering system makes no sense. It confuses everything and makes it so the order got messed up every time we went even though I translated it to Italian and had the lady read it as to try to make it clear. All the staff look miserable and talk crap about you when you ask for the correct order. Food was good though.

Beautiful little spot right on the coast, with a boat taxi to the island right opposite. We had a brief early lunch. The food was excellent. Service was standard and because of the time, it wasn’t very busy so atmosphere was typical. They had a lovely range of deserts, but we were too full after the lunch to try them. Parking was an available fairly close by.

I went to Bar Principe three times during the four days I spent in Porto Cesareo. Highly recommended. The ice cream left me speechless (pistachio and fior di latte), as did the pasticciotto with cream and the one with pistachio. The staff is very nice, the bar is clean.

Very good ice cream, although a bit expensive. We paid 11 euro for 1 water, 1 cone with 3 flavors and 4 flavors. The size was big. They also had lactose free/vegan options.

Nice place right by the sea. Great selection of ice creams. We loved the food too. Coffee was also good. Amazing view. Recommended! I would just suggest to update working hours on Google. We came back two days later and they were closed (it was Tuesday).

Simply the best place to sit drink eat watch people go by and later the sun go down over the harbour sea. Nice food generous drinks and the best ice cream parlour next door. Could not be better.

I had a very unpleasant experience here last week. After paying for my ice cream at the counter, I placed my phone on the small counter where payments are made. I then went outside to sit down, but within just a few minutes I realized my phone was missing. I immediately went back inside and checked near the ice cream freezer and all around the area where I had been standing. I also approached the owner (the lady in charge where I pay ), but didn’t ask her right away, assuming that if I had forgotten my phone there, she would mention it. The place was quiet, with only a few tables occupied, and there was no one else paying during that time — so it was impossible for her to have forgotten who had left the phone there. After sitting outside again and thinking it through, I was certain I hadn’t misplaced it anywhere else. I went back inside and directly asked the owner if I had left my phone there. She quickly said no. I asked again and insisted, also inquiring whether there were cameras in the shop. As soon as I mentioned the cameras, she spoke briefly to someone in Italian and then pulled my phone out from behind the counter ,without showing any emotion or regret. This experience left me very disappointed and uncomfortable, especially considering it involved the owner herself and how she handled the situation

Nice environment and cocktails, I took a moscow mule which was well done, however I paid 27 euros for two cocktails while on aperitivito time! Found it quite overpriced for Italian standards…

Very nice restaurant/cafe. I did not expect to get something to eat as they do not offer a lot of gluten free options. But I asked and even though we had the language barrier they understood and offered a small aperitivo which I could eat. It was a delicious combination of mini pizza, sausage in bread and 2 small appetizers I do not know. All was fine and really gluten free. We ordered some ice cream afterwards and she explained that all ice cream is handmade and all is gluten free. And most important it was very delicious. Rest of the family ordered “normal” pizza and chicken wings and my husband stated that these were the best chicken wings since a long time. It was a very nice experience! Only can recommend 👍🏼

Nice place for a pastry, cold drink and desert. We had nice gelato here

Very tasty ice cream and dessert at an affordable price. BUT absolutely amazing, cheerful and helpful service. Dear lady who studies languages, keep going 😀. Thank you.

Very nice and clean Cafe, with friendly staff. Coffee was absolutely nice and cakes were freshly made and still warm. If you ever by the sea this is a place to go for a bite to eat.

Worst quality of food the entire trip: all straight from the deep freezer. Appalling: would expect fresh produce so close to the sea.

Very good Pizza 🍕 and for low price. Espresso was excellent. Thanks a lot

Amzing place by the sea with very kind staff

It’s no surprise that this place is always busy, especially with locals! I’m not sure if I just got that lucky with my food, but both dishes I ordered were absolutely outstanding 😋. The risotto with shrimp tartare was cooked so delicately that it made me wonder how the chef managed to time it so perfectly. The rice was still cooking when it arrived at our table, reaching the perfect texture just as I started eating. The shrimp paccheri was just as impressive, so fresh that it felt like tasting the sea. On top of that, the service was good, making the whole experience even better. 300 mila definitely earns a top spot on my list in Lecce!

We went for lunch and really enjoyed it. Great lively atmosphere. Food was good and in generous portions and reasonably priced. Many options on the menu. We opted for salads, carbonara pasta, tempura and the club sandwich. And can recommend them all!

We went there for an apperitivo and the experience will reflect that aspect: The cocktails were very good but it took them 40minutes to serve (!), the snacks offered with the apperitivo were delicious, good in terms of quantity and variety. Regarding general service it seemed like only one of the waiters was doing the work in the whole restaurant, while the rest of them were just smiling and playing nice...Would probably return to try the food as well, because it looked delicious, but (like in most restaurants in Lecce to be honest) the waiters seemed to need better training...

We went just for a few drinks, didn’t try any food, but it is a restaurant so they have a proper menu. Also the service unfortunately very slow, we had to go and ask for a waitress to come to get our order.

The cuisine of the executive chef, Stefano Carcagni, surprises with good and imaginative dishes, not to be missed is the pacchero with grouper sauce and the perfect egg cooked at low temperature. Everything is studied in detail starting from the vertical garden, an unexpected green oasis, which embraces the dehors, giving a touch of nature and freshness to this enchanted place. a worldwide selection of gin, rum, whiskey cognac, vodka, each sip is a sensory journey through the places of origin. Among other things, in 2022 he received the special award "restaurant with the best spirits list in Italy" from the prestigious Gambero Rosso's Ristoranti d'Italia guide. Young and international staff, vast offer both sweet and savory - croissants, pasticciotti, parisian, brioche, muffins, cakes, pastries, shortbread biscuits, sandwiches, pralines, holiday desserts - excellent ice cream, fabulous bread, centrifuges, cocktails, sorbets. Everything is strictly at km 0 and this is what makes it unique. Without equal is the perfect egg cooked at low temperature, which would vary according to the season, in summer enjoyed it on "scattarisciato" tomato cream, spring onion and frisa crumble.

Delicious food with wide ranging menu including local cuisine. Cooked and presented very stylishly. Catered well for our children. Great service, friendly waiters.

Unforgettable Food at 300 Mila as we stayed in Casa 300 Mila Guesthouse - A True Gem in Lecce From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed like old friends by the incredible owners, Davide and Katherina. We were greeted with complimentary water, snacks & wine and Davide cracked fresh almonds as he reminisced and shared a lovely childhood story with us. The hotel is stunning: only four rooms, each with a high-end finish, fresh flowers, and homemade treats to celebrate our anniversary. We were given a full tour of the hotel, including the rooftop pool and lounge, surrounded by beautiful artwork-much of it created by Davide himself. Every detail was thoughtful and personal. Dining at their restaurant 300Mila, just across the street, was a Michelin-star level experience. Katherina personally brought us over, and our server walked us through the menu in perfect English. The food, service, and ambiance were flawless. The wine and spirits collection was jaw-dropping! Breakfast the next morning was unforgettable. We had a private section in the restaurant, where Davide and Katherina served us a variety of and homemade traditional pastries, jams, and homemade dishes, all explained with care and passion. Their warmth and hospitality were unmatched. They also gave us fantastic local tips, made calls to help us access beach clubs, and recommended magical spots in Lecce's old town. We returned for dinner again that evening-it was just too good not to. On our final morning, they even packed us freshly made sandwiches and snacks for our journey home. Every moment was filled with kindness, care, and excellence. ( Final Word) We will never forget this experience. Davide, Katherina, Chris, and the entire team went above and beyond. I'm already recommending Casa 300Mila to all my friends and family. If you're visiting Lecce, this is the place to stay and dine. Absolute perfection.

funny looking cookies selection. typical custard cake is not that good. but 1,50-2euro so we dont mind. Italian waitress was terrible. “can I please have a hot chocolate?” “NO... Hot chocolate... NO!”

Great caffè leccese in an original old school café!

Delicious coffee, but the “pasticciotto” doesn’t taste like fresh, maybe the used frozen ones. A pity for this historic coffee shop in Lecce

Try Leccese coffee with almond milk! Nice place where to spend some time

Coffee and service was nice but cornetto was dry, not sure it was fresh considering it was 8am.

The iced coffee with almond milk - more of a frothed, iced almond cream - is divine. You can also buy the local brand of coffee, ground for you on the spot, to take away.

Best Espresso/Caffé in town. Add an pasticcioto!

Our second visit today. Had a delicious pastry this morning and an ice cream this afternoon. One scoop of Gallipoli flavour. A generous portion and the best flavour I've ever tasted

The sweet things are good. But dont take the vegan pucci. I think they need to save money and dont put enough workers to serve the people who sit outside on a sunday morning. U nees to know ur gonna wait for about 15/20/30 min to get to you food…

I used to really enjoy Martinucchi, but something has changed—drastically. The staff are completely uninterested, and you end up with different products than what you actually ordered, all at inflated prices. It feels like a bait-and-switch, and you leave feeling cheated. Last year, this place was much better, but now it seems like they’re running on some kind of over valued reputation. The attitude from the staff is as if they’re serving high-rollers in Puerto Banús, while treating regular customers like we just pulled up in a battered old Skoda. Disappointing.

Fantastic place for coffee, cake and gelato!

Everything you need is this coffee chain - incredible ice pastries, best coffee of Puglia and it’s always just joy

Incredible gelato. I highly recommend it. Try Provami and Gallipoli. You will not regret it! Never had anything this good ever!

Okayish, very good cappuccino though

Such sweet staff, great playlist of music, nice seating, and of course, incredible gelato for such a great price! Not sure why this place wouldn’t have a higher rating, we had a unanimously perfect experience as a group of 4.

A very comfortable and elegant place in the tranquility of a small village just a couple of minutes away from the city center.

Unbelievably good ice cream. Cone with 2 flavours: €2.5 Cone with 3 flavours: €3

Friendly staff and great coffee! Highly recommend

Excellent bar, good quality for reasonable prices. We took standard Italian espresso, cappuccino. Worth a note the quality and taste of 'pasticciotti', little cakes filled with different cream's flavors. I would have expected warmer atmosphere and welcome from the staff; not that bad, but probably tired by the temperature and quantity of people.

The best ice cream I've ever tasted! Waiters speak good English and can explain and recommend goods for you. Toilets are clean with toilet paper and soap. It's possible to sit outside under umbrellas. Very nice and cosy place.

I have been there many times this year, and despite the prices and the outlook of this place, the services are really bad. I had to pay with my credit card, and for a week this place did not have the facility to do it. When I asked for the wi-fi they said i cannot have the password. Clients cannot use the wi-fi. unbelievable.

Hi had an amazing breakfast today there with my family. We enjoyed outside the zeppola, the pistaccio pasticciotto and some other sweets. The pasticciera cream was really tasty but the Nutella pasticciotto was not exactly as I was expecting...

This quaint shop in a small town comes with the high costs and poor service one might expect from a big city, but without the quality. The only advantage is the lack of competition from other patisseries in the immediate area. However, a short trip to Lecce reveals far superior patisseries offering both excellent products and service.

I have frequently traveled from Turin to the charming town of Parabita in the province of Lecce, drawn by the allure of local cuisine. However, my recent experience at this particular shop was disheartening. Despite patiently waiting in line, when my turn arrived, the staff member chose to attend to a customer behind me instead. This action left me feeling overlooked and frustrated. As someone fluent in Italian, the language barrier was not an issue, leading me to question if my Asian appearance influenced their service. Such treatment is unacceptable and has significantly impacted my view of this establishment. I am hesitant to recommend this shop based on this experience, as it seems customer service may vary based on one's appearance.

Came here 3 days in a row for a reason. It's top ;)

We drove all the way here from Gallipoli seeing they have almond croissants but arriving at 10:30 on a Sunday we were told they were sold out! :( Really disappointed as almond croissants are so hard to find in italy. Bought 2 mini pasticciotti, they have interesting flavours like coco, arancia aside from the regular crema, amarena and Nutella.

A must in Patabita for everything from breakfast to desserts. Local production of cakes and fine pastisserie.

Brilliant place, for breakfast try the pasticciotto, truly one of the best in puglia. To top it all off the whole staff is friendly and professional!

They roast their own beans so you know the coffee here is superior, a little away from traditional Italian burnt roast that most people like. We loved it! The staff are friendly, and hospitable. They saw us taking photos and immediately took us upstairs, where there’s a huge window overlooking the piazza . Totally unexpected, and obviously took a million photos there. We didn’t eat but looked like they serve brunch food (eggs, toast, etc) more than just corneto. Stop by, have a cup or two. Enjoy the view!

3 stars only for the location. The price is to high for the quality. You can not warmup the croissant 🥐 in the microwave 🥺 it was super hot and after few minutes a piece of rubber. 2 € for 1 espresso ☕️ in Italy? 🤔 something is wrong my dear

The food is hit and miss. We had the taglieri de salumi that was supposed to have salumi and cheese. Very disappointing. The cheese was shaved parmesan and cubes of some other bland cheese. Cheap slices of cold meat. The Aubergine lasagne was tasty and the tiramisou was good. Would not go there again.

We got a small lunch here and the staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was just lovely.

Great place to grab a typical lunch. Our burrata was amazing. Really fresh. Service is a bit spotty, but overall good. Location excellent right in the city center. The outdoor seating area for a very nice.

Extremely slow and disinterested. Had an undressed salad, microwaved meatballs ( one side of the plate was fridge cold the other like warm and an extremely average lasagne. Which the cheese had not been melted. This meal took over an hour to come to our table. Lots of others left before us in anger. Wish we had.

Very nice place to stop. Open square, many beers and wines to choose from. Also surprisingly good food selection. Lasagna was quite good. Low priced. VERY happy!

Stopped here based on the good reviews for a coffee and a custard cake - and it was all great! They were let down by their service (seemed to hate us for ordering in broken Italian/english) and not super kid friendly

Wonderful place to eat and drink coffe while in Pisa. High recommended!

VERY rude!!!!! we try to be mindful as tourists and speak italian and be respectful wherever we go, but the staff were so rude, treated us like we were idiots, and made us feel so uncomfortable the whole time we ate our pastries and had our coffees. in the 6 weeks we’ve been travelling around italy, we have not been treated this poorly. we couldn’t wait to get out of there - save yourself the trouble and go to a cafe that respects its patrons.

Amazing pastries for gluten tolerant friends. This where the locals shop!

The best ''pasticiotti'' in Gallipoli. Best to take away and have them in your holiday home terrace or by the sea.

Very good cappuccino and delicious pastries

The best cappuccino we have had in Salento so far.

Great place to stop for a starter or for a dessert. Pasticciotti was delicious. Manuel was very helpful with the menu.

Great pastry, however service is to be improved. Sometimes they are making parties for themselves with bashing music which makes it impossible to stay. When made a remark they appear as they have not understood. The same ice cream can cost 2.5 one day, 1.5 another and 2.0 the third day. At your own risk :)

Very tasty, really good. Service was awesome.

The greatest advantage is that is located near the bus station and it's open 24h. Ok foods and a good selection of beers and wines.

Very good ice cream and ambience! Lovely waiters

Best Cappuccino in Town and also a lovely plain Croissant. Great Service every morning.

A pretty normal ice cream shop. I would try the cakes not the ice cream if I were you

Had an amazing gelato here. My favorite was the popcorn flavor.

If I could, I’d love to try a scoop of each flavor! Gelato is the perfect option to cool down and get a little sugar boost.

Amazing gelato! It is rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. The amarena (cherry) is to die for! I’m so sad I can’t have it every day.

One of thé best ice-creams of Puglia. Great taste plus variation. The people working there on the other hand, do not look happy. Maybe they all had a bad day, but we didnt find it very welcoming. Otherwise it would have been an easy 5 star experience.

100% delicious, natural ice cream Highly recommend

They made a big scene about 50ct that were apparently missing. I gave it immediately to them. Still they wouldn't let me be and continued to make a scene. I don't recommend Sensi, very unpleasant experience. Alot of other nice places in Lecce.

Rude staffs, discriminated, racist. Poor quality ice cream

Their pastries are very tasty. Backyard is a cool option to sit during summer.

These sweet treats were very tasty. They also offer coffee, gelato ice cream and seating.

Amazing ice cream and superior pastries in a super nice atmosphere.

Beautiful location, with outdoor courtyard at the back. Their pastries are amazing! Enjoy a coffee break here!

Beautifully presented and the best pastries and coffee. Very happy and helpful staff. A perfect spot.

€2.50 for the fattest two scoops of the most delicious ice cream of my life. Thrilled.

The place is nice, the sweets were average.

Amazing pastries and great sandwiches. Cheap.

Everyone I brought to this coffee shop was just thrilled. That's pure Salento feeling!

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(Translated by Google) Magnificent experience! For my mother's 50th birthday I decided to rely on them as in all other ceremonies! From the buffet, to the fruit, desserts and cake, everything is truly delicious! Punctual delivery, fresh food, cake exactly as I requested! The owner is an exquisite person and attentive to every need! Super recommended (Original) Esperienza magnifica ! Per il 50esimo compleanno di mia madre ho deciso di affidarmi a loro come in tutte le altre cerimonie ! Dal buffet , alla frutta , dolci e torta tutto davvero squisito ! Consegna puntuale , cibo fresco , torta esattamente a come l’avevo richiesta ! Il proprietario persona squisita e attento ad ogni esigenza ! Super consigliato

(Translated by Google) I took this croissant this morning to take away together with other pieces, as you can see from the attached photo, it is bordering on edible and it is clear that the product is not fresh, but a few days if not a week old! It's really a shame since it's not the first time I've frequented this pastry shop and it's not the first time something like this has happened to me, but alas, I think they only have the one mentioned left! You must pay attention to the condition of the products before selling them to customers. Inadmissible. (Original) Ho preso questo cornetto questa mattina da asporto insieme ad altri pezzi, come si può vedere dalla foto allegata, è al limite del commestibile ed è chiaro che il prodotto non è fresco, ma vecchio di qualche giorno se non proprio settimana! È davvero un peccato dato che non è la prima volta che frequento questa pasticceria e non è la prima volta mi accade una cosa del genere, ma ahimè, credo le sia rimasta solo la nominata! Bisogna fare attenzione alla condizione dei prodotti prima di venderli alla clientela. Inammissibile.

(Translated by Google) I've been going to this pastry shop for years and every time I go in I always ask myself the same question... What should I eat today? There's an endless choice of delicious desserts and ice creams! Today, however, for the first time, I chose the aperitif... There's nothing to say!!!!! Simply delicious! (Original) Sono anni che frequento questa pasticceria ed ogni volta che entro mi faccio sempre la stessa domanda.. Cosa mangio oggi? C'è una scelta infinita di dolci e gelati buonissimi! Oggi però, per la prima volta, ho scelto l'aperitivo.. Non c'è nulla da dire!!!!! Semplicemente buonissimo!

Very cute and very cozy little cafe, with good variety of cookies and pasties. They have sitting outside and inside. People were very nice and patient. But the cookies tasted too sweet to us, Great location

My favourite pasticcerie in Lecce. There is really big choice of pastries all kinds. Even at 22h, they are fresh and warm. Honest recommandation for this place! The service is amazing, no matter how crowded the cafe is, but special thanks to Italian charming man who works there and had a patience to explain the creams in pastries every night we come 😂 Thank you very much, we will come again when we visit Lecce next time 🩷

Really nice ambiance, a cozy spot you’d expect from a good pastry shop. You can choose your own cornetto filling, which is a fun touch. The pistachio one is pretty good, though the prices are a bit on the high side.

Great place! Amazing sweets, delicious coffee, and super friendly staff <3 Unfortunately we weren't able to stop by for a goodbye coffee, but we visited a few times during the last couple of weeks and every visit was a nice experience :D

Very nice place with wide variety of pastries to choose from. I tried two types on pasticciotto and some small pastry with pistachio cream and all was very tasty. In sunny day they have a great external area to sit and find a quite moment in busy day

Food was good 5. Service, the lady was great and kind. The waiter was something else.

Pinti pasticceria was amazing. The croissants, coffee and juices were delicious and the service amazing. Massimo was adorable and made sure we had the best experience on the three mornings we were there in LECCE. Thanks Massimo!

Best selection of ice coffee I have ever seen. Great ice cream and pastries.

Very nice place with direct access also from the beach. We took two ice coffee and they were excellent. Very clean and very nice and professional staff. I recommend it without any doubt.

I think that you will find one of the best Ice cream in Apulia, just in front of the beautiful sea. You should taste "pasticciotti" and "rustici", amazing creations!!!

Very nice italian ice. Would recommend the chocolate ice cream with italian nuts. Also the place isn’t expensive.

Very good atmosphere with tables placed almost on the beach. They served some of the best ice creams I've ever had!

Yum. Just yum.

The best Ice cream in Apulia region

Great coffee, gelato and cakes! Staff are amazing aswell! Definitely worth a visit.

delicious ice cream and pasty , very polite staff. HAVE to go if you visit Calimera

Excelent icecream, coffee and sweets! Who will visit Caldera have to visit and taste!

I think one of the best bar in the surroundings, plus they refurbished it and they are extending their offering! Go there for homemade ice cream, pastries (pasticciotti, cornetti, rustici, ...), milkshakes (frappé), juices, hot chocolates, tea, liquors, ... List is quite long! :)

Great ice cream

It's a cool bar it has various appetizers and it's located at the city center of Calimera

Very friendly service and very good homemade ice cream

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(Translated by Google) One of the best, if not the best, in Nardò. The prices are fair unlike other bars which have raised them exaggeratedly. Here the quality/price ratio is excellent! Everything is good: both the sweet and the savory. The staff is friendly. Maybe a few more smiles from the owners wouldn't hurt 😄 (Original) Una delle migliori, se non la migliore, a Nardò. I prezzi sono giusti a differenza degli altri bar che li hanno alzati in maniera esagerata. Qui il rapporto qualità/ prezzo è ottimo! È tutto buono: sia i dolci, che il salato. Il personale è cordiale. Forse qualche sorriso in più da parte dei proprietari non guasterebbe 😄

(Translated by Google) Excellent pastry bar in the heart of Nardò where the traction is still alive, excellent pastries now unobtainable in other places, especially the pasticciotti. Staff attentive to customer requests, very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!!! (Original) Ottimo bar pasticceria nel cuore di Nardò dove la trazione è ancora viva,pasticceria eccelsa ormai introvabile in altri luoghi,soprattutto i pasticciotti. Personale attento nelle richieste del cliente,molto cordiale e disponibile. Consigliatissimo!!!

(Translated by Google) Definitely a pastry bar worthy of note both for the vast choice and for the quality of the products. The pasticciotto was good, even if cold despite being in a display case for hot pieces... It's right to have Rustico available as early as 10 in the morning both because it's typical and because it's a savory alternative for those who don't want sweet pasta. Let's move on to the sore points... my dispassionate advice in places like this, with a heavy workload and excellent product quality, is that you need to have one person ONLY at the checkout (not who makes receipts, takes cake reservations and serves pieces hot!) two at the counter and one who only does table service IF you decide to offer table service; Since their place has an internal and external room, if necessary, 2 people would also be needed for table service..! Take advantage of the potential of your place because it is really high!!!!!! (Original) Sicuramente un bar pasticceria degno di nota sia per la vasta scelta chè per la qualità dei prodotti. Il pasticciotto era buono, anche se freddo nonostante stesse in una vetrina per pezzi caldi… Giusto far trovare il Rustico già alle 10 di mattina sia perché è una cosa tipica e sia perché è un’alternativa salata per chi non volesse una pasta dolce. Passiamo alle note dolenti… il mio consiglio spassionato in posti del genere, con una forte mole di lavoro ed un’ottima qualità del prodotto, è che bisogna avere una persona UNICAMENTE alla cassa (non che fa scontrini, prende prenotazioni di torte e serve pezzi caldi!) due al banco e una che faccia solo servizio al tavolo SE decidete di offrire il servizio al tavolo; essendo il loro locale con sala interna ed esterna all’occorrenza servirebbero anche 2 persone per il servizio al tavolo..! Sfruttate il potenziale del vostro locale perché è davvero alto!!!!!!

(Translated by Google) The home of goodness and kindness, from breakfasts to aperitifs, delicious and full of many appetizers. Staff always ready to satisfy with extreme availability the different requests of customers who are sometimes undecided, considering the embarrassment of choice when it comes to choosing between different types of cakes, semifreddos, mignons, shortbread or dry pastries and local specialties. (Original) La patria della bontà e della gentilezza, dalle colazioni agli aperitivi, sfiziosi e ricchi di tante stuzzicherie. Personale sempre pronto a soddisfare con estrema disponibilità le diverse richieste dei clienti a volte indecisi, considerato l'imbarazzo della scelta quando si tratta di scegliere tra diverse tipologie di torte, semifreddi, mignon, frollini o paste secche e specialità locali.

(Translated by Google) It's a pastry and ice cream shop but they don't make ice cream cups (ice cream in a glass plus any waffles and cream) but they present you with an indecent takeaway cup. The price list does not exist! The waitresses have nothing to take an order... you have to get up and choose the flavors which aren't even all on display. Zero presentation! (Original) È una pasticceria gelateria ma nn fanno coppe gelato (gelato in bicchiere più eventuale cialde e panna)ma ti presentano una coppetta da asporto indecente. Il listino non esiste! Le cameriere non hanno nulla per prendere un ordine...devi alzarti andare a scegliere i gusti che nn sono nemmeno tutti esposti. Presentazione zero!

(Translated by Google) 5 stars more than deserved. The desserts served in this bar are nothing short of fantastic, absolutely to try the cream-filled krapfen. Their aperitifs are not far behind. The friendly and professional staff completes everything. (Original) 5 stelle più che meritate. I dolci serviti in questo bar sono a dir poco fantastici, assolutamente da assaggiare i krapfen ripieni di crema. Anche i loro aperitivi non sono da meno. Il personale cordiale e professionale completa il tutto.

Me and my friend sat at this cafe for a little break. We were very disappointed with the food. As you can see in the picture. The pizza was moldy! I told the not necessarily welcoming/ friendly waiter that there’s mold in my pizza. He just took it a way without saying a thing, than came back with a different type of pizza, that I never ordered to replace my moldy one!! The apology was very silent and still had the audacity to charge us for that. A little more communication would have been very helpful but instead we got the silenced treatment. I found it disrespectful and therefore can’t recommend this place at all.

I traveled in Italy for 3 weeks and found the coffee here to be the worst (or maybe second worst... I once had a thimble-sized "espresso" at the beach) coffee of the whole trip. It was granular, bitter, and tasted like muddled water. Maybe I should realize that the sign outside that says "Probably the worst coffee in town" was not ironic! Nonetheless, the service was friendly and atmosphere is good for working or people-watching. Wifi is good. No AC inside on the day I went. Accessible with a wheelchair.

Good coffee, good toast and great orange juice.

I was looking for a coffee and a pastry, and found this place with a board outside stating “the worst coffee”. Had to be done. Great coffee, nice pasty, and I stayed longer listening to the music. Friendly staff. Not expensive

Got a coffee Lecce, it was fantastic. You can sit outside and eat and watch tourists walk by. The view is not on any square, but it is pleasant.

Hands down best caffe in Lecce for us! Whether it’s for coffee or an aperitivo this is the place to go. Staff is pleasant - place has a local vibe (not too touristy) and they are great to foreigners.

Good place for a coffee and pasticciotto.

This place is fab. Self service great selection of tasty lasagna fish grilled vegetables and sandwiches. Very full at lunchtime! Just great for a cycle stop.

Authentic place with panini and natural cured meats/mozarelle. Great place for a quick lunch, coffee or drink.

Bar Alimentari Tabacchi da Carlo in Porto Badisco is a true gem of Salento’s coastline. Established in 1909, this historic venue has been recognized as a “Locale Storico Patrimonio di Puglia,” highlighting its over a century-long tradition of hospitality and authenticity.   Located just steps from the sea, it’s the perfect stop for beachgoers seeking a quick yet delicious meal. Inside, you’ll find a well-stocked deli offering ready-to-eat dishes and freshly made sandwiches, ideal for taking away and enjoying on the nearby beaches or rocky coves. As the day winds down, Bar da Carlo transforms into a cozy spot for aperitivo. Guests can savor generous platters of local cured meats and cheeses, accompanied by a selection of regional wines, all while enjoying the stunning sea view. During the winter months, the establishment operates as a trattoria on Sundays, serving freshly prepared traditional dishes that warm both the body and soul.  The atmosphere is unpretentious and welcoming, with friendly staff who make you feel right at home. Whether you’re a local or a traveler, Bar da Carlo offers an authentic taste of Salento’s culinary and cultural heritage.

Amazing authentic experience. Get the prosciutto crudo, mozzarella, and tomato sandwich.

We came here for the famous raw seafood aperitif, which we already tried last year. Although this time the quality was not at the same level of the last time. All the seafood served still had the guts attached (shrimps and scampi. And the hairy mussels were not very good. Tuna tartare and white fish carpaccio were very tasty.

Definitely best place in Porto Badisco. At first glance it might seem like a simple roadside bar, but once you find the courage to try it out, you will come back again and again thanks to the unique atmosphere of the place and the first choice of products it offers. You can order from the menu, make requests to the waiter or even create your own dishes at the counter and consume them at the table. If you are more active and prefer take away, maybe to the beach, or simply prefer to eat at home, again, no problem as it is also a shop where you can do regular groceries. In the end you will be amazed by the prices and the excellent quality of all the products that this place offers. Highly recommended!

This place is super nice, starting with the people who attend and then the view, in general the vibe is so nice and chill

Always a great opportunity to slow down and enjoy a drink. Early in the morning you get a delicious coffee with a Pasticciotto, in the afternoon a creamy Gelato and in the evening a nice cocktail with a typical in-house made Sceblasti. It is always the right place!

Too Orange is a must visit in Zollino. For a foreigner it ticks all the boxes and has everything wonderful about Italian food culture on offer. Totally authentic and delicious of course

They overcharged us

(Translated by Google) Knowing I'm in the area, they sent me to this pastry shop and recommended I bring the Sibille back to Rome. I didn't know about them, and they are absolutely FABULOUS. They were very welcoming and prepared two packages for me, with meticulous attention to detail and great explanations about this dessert. Congratulations. It will be a must-visit and highly recommended. (Original) Sapendo che sono in zona, mi spediscono in questa pasticceria e si raccomandano di riportare le Sibille a Roma. Non ne conoscevo l'esistenza e sono qualcosa di FAVOLOSO. Molto accoglienti mi prrparano due confezioni con accuratezza e grandi spiegazioni su questo dolce. Complimenti. Sarà una tappa fissa e super suggerita.

(Translated by Google) The sibyl is the Zollino pillar, and the second pillar is the Top Orange. Magnificent welcome, the bartender Paolo and his colleague were very nice and kind, they let us taste the delicious sibille, mandatory to taste at least once if you are in the province of Lecce, good coffee and delicious pastries. They also sell unique Sibilla flavored panettone! Out of mind. Highly recommended, go, you won't regret it. (Original) La sibilla è il pilastro di Zollino, ed il secondo pilastro è il Top Orange. Accoglienza magnifica, il barista Paolo e la sua collega sono stati simpaticissimi e gentilissimi, ci hanno fatto assaggiare le buonissime sibille, obbligatorie da assaggiare almeno una volta se si è in provincia di Lecce, buon caffè e pasticceria prelibata. Vendono anche panettoni unici al gusto sibilla! Fuori di testa. Consigliatissimo, vai, non te ne pentirai.

(Translated by Google) We're on vacation and went to this pastry shop on a friend's recommendation. We tried the sceblasti and the sibille, both delicious 😋 and the owners are very kind. We had a great time. (Original) Siamo in vacanza e siamo andati in questa pasticceria su consiglio di un'amica. Abbiamo assaggiato le sceblasti e le sibille, buonissime entrambe 😋 e i gestori sono gentilissimi. Ci siamo trovati benissimo

(Translated by Google) Known thanks to word of mouth, I tasted this little-known dessert, despite having existed for more than 30 years! The legend linked to the birth of these sweets is interesting! La Sibilla is a sublime meeting between refined chocolate and almond paste with a very tender heart of hazelnut cream and delicious artfully made toasted almonds and hazelnuts. Also noteworthy are the Rachele, Fedelino and Benedicta sweets (Original) Conosciuto grazie al passaparola, ho assaggiato questo dolce poco noto, nonostante esista da più di 30 anni! Interessante la leggenda legata alla nascita di questi dolci! La Sibilla è un sublime incontro tra raffinato cioccolato e pasta di mandorla con un tenerissimo cuore di crema di nocciole e con deliziose mandorle e nocciole tostate fatta ad arte. Degna di nota sono inoltre i dolcetti Rachele, Fedelino e Benedicta

Simply a great little cafe that is unpretentious and in a lovely location overlooking the harbor and historic town. The service was pleasant and accommodating and food menu was very good for a small cafe/restaurant. Prices were reasonable and fare for what they served.

Awesome pastries, great coffee, best view of Otranto beaches. This was our first stop in the city and it was the perfect way to begin! Friendly and polite staff.

Very nice view, super tasty pasticciotti (5 stars) home made: pistacchio, lemon, nutella and classic cream tastes. Good coffee too. Recommended

Indoor/outdoor bar-resto overlooking the Otranto harbor and the old town. Light dinner menu and lots if drink options available. The restaurant's location is its best asset. Very popular with the mid-evening walk-by crowd, young and old.

Really good service. The waiters even made an attempt to talk English since we didn't speak Italian - explained the different dishes, and were friendly. The cafe has an amazing view overlooking the beach. We got hooked on the croissant Cornetto with chocolate.

Super perfect place with a super view, fresh pastries and friendly service. I would be happy to come here every single day if I lived here!

Wonderful find! Lovely little cafe restaurant with the best views of the bay! No pretense, no airs and graces, just good coffee good service and even better pastries. Highly recommended for (light) breakfast or a coffee in the way to/from the beach. Enjoy!

Very lazy staff. Also a bit rude. The things they have a nice but also normal. Not extraordinary. We went there for brunch. They treat you a bit weird. Feels like they enough tourists the last months. I wouldn’t go there again. Only if the other places are full or closed. We weren’t there today. We were there in the last days. I know where we were. It can’t be so difficult. It’s just a small square in Galatina :)

+ great location, fast & friendly service, good food, fair prices - some work regarding cleanliness is needed because somehow it kills the vibe

Very friendly servers. Had a cappuccino di soya and cornetti vegano. Both were excellent.

Very reasonable prices, quality food and great service. Highly recommended.

Lovely spot with outdoor seating. Good nibbles, friendly service, great view of the big basilica

Food and service are always great!!! Cute ambiance as well. Food was as GOOD as we remembered. Great way to end

You can eat here great small things when everything else is yet closed!

Visited here with family of 5, were made very welcome by the kind and helpful staff. Really good coffee and nice selection of fresh pastries, all at good value. We made this our breakfast stop for the week in Salento and we hope to visit again when we are back in the area.

The owners seem to love their work. All was great, coffee, coctails, small sweets. Great atmosphere.

Great selection of drinks, treats and gelato, right in the centre of Martano. Super friendly staff and relaxed environment. Good option to escape the midday sun and cool down if you’re caught outside in the searing heat.

The very best pistachio croissant, so flaky and generous filling. Yummy!!!

Very good ice cream right in the middle of town. Arguably the best pasticiotto in the area

Perfect for a short coffee and Aperol break when cycling or driving around Puglia. Friendly staff, delicious Cannoli!

Worth it. Just go there and soak up the everything - food, drink, atmosphere!

Fantastic food, great hot chocolate and coffee. Great service!

Great coffee and cookies served with a smile. Nice terrace.

Fantastic gelato!!

Nice bar to drink an aperitif

Everything perfect!

Top!

Goood

Most traditional and authentic in town!

Super

Enjoyed an affogato with marsala... excellent! Will be going back for more!

Ice creams are delicious

The best

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(Translated by Google) Nice atmosphere, parmigiana, salmon.. good and plentiful parmigiana, good salmon... But not exactly roasted, the portion is a bit small and pay attention to the bones. (Original) Ambiente carino, parmigiana, salmone.. la parmigiana buona e abbondante, salmone buono... Ma non propriamente arrosto, un po' poca la porzione e attenzione alle lische.

The lady working was super friendly and helpful when I didn’t know how to order as a tourist. The coffee is so delicious and the ambiance is wonderful. Highly recommend.

Leopardi 😃❤ I come in Maglie 46 years and when I go to Otranto I pass many times this cafe. This year the fate is I go there for the first time and I regret I didnt go before!!! Staff is perfect, food and drinks price-quality 👍🏻 But most of all is the good positive vibes about this place is authentique and not fake! And dont forget free wifi included and its the only bar in Maglie who have this. If you are in Maglie dont forget to visit this cafe, I'll tell you now you regret!!!! 😄😄😄

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Nice place

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(Translated by Google) I've known it for years now and it's a meeting point that ranges from a simple coffee or breakfast to an evening aperitif. The point is strategic in the center of Maglie, the staff is always kind and friendly. Inside there is also a room where you can eat when the weather outside is not the best. Compliments (Original) Ormai lo conosco da anni ed è un punto di ritrovo che va dal semplice caffè o colazione,all’aperitivo serale. Il punto è strategico nel centro di Maglie,il personale è sempre gentile e cordiale. All’interno ci è anche una saletta dove consumare quando fuori il tempo non è dei migliori. Complimenti

Nice aperitivo! The place also offers cafe, ice cream, food… Good service.

An experience we did not enjoyed at all. We ordered two sandwiches and a dessert. I will start with the dessert, which was ok, but not the requested filling. This was after the waiter returned to us twice to confirm what they had and still returned with the wrong order. The sandwiches were the worst. I am sorry that I did not get a picture, but I did not taste ever a more bland sandwich than this. Two pieces of toast thrown away together that should have had cheese and ham between them, but there was no cheese and only a small piece of ham in the middle. I thought it was a joke, especially considering the price.

Bad experience. Had a business call with a client while waiting for breakfast. The waitress wanted to ask something about the breakfast and I indicated to her, that I'm in an important call and that I can't talk now. She took it personal and felt upset about it! After that me and my family get ignored and had to wait for a very long time to get the breakfast. And all others where prioritized. The boss, took it somehow personal and ignored us, too. Never again!

Good gelato, nice service. Wide variety of gelato.

Just opened. Great ice, the staff adviced me and those flavors where fantatstic. Really beautifull place, clean and fresh atmosphere. I tried the pistache pesto- it was the best!

Conveniently located in the centre of town, with outside tables in full shade during a hot day. Food and service was fine. Bathroom available to customers.

Friendly staff and nice gelato selection. Good coffee as well.

Super friendly place with good vibes all around! The staff are warm, the atmosphere is chill, and I always feel welcome here. That said, the toilets… let’s just say they’re on their own little adventure. A bit of cleaning and maintenance could take them from “mild horror movie set” to “functional human restroom.” Still, I’ll be back - I’ll just try not to drink too much water beforehand. 😄🚽✨

Lovely locale❤️

Very nice place for some food and drinks 😁👌🏽

Lovely coffee, croissants and staff. They spoke as much English as we spoke Italian but we made it work !

Great ambiente! The bar to be in Tricase

Lovely food in generous portions. Friendly staff.

Lovely place but a little too expensive: G&T with no nibbles €6!

One of the best places we’ve been to for ice cream. They offer extremely generous portions atop a cone whilst offering an array of flavours. Social distancing and masks were worn correctly by the staff. We took our ice creams and sat by the cliff to watch the sunset.

Wow wow wow wow BEST GELATO EVER! A must try if you are in the neighborhood!!!

Excellent Aperivo with local delicatessen

Stunning💣💣💣

(Translated by Google) Bar with large, panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, which allows you to enjoy summer evenings and spectacular sunsets. Exceptional ice cream and milkshakes, with quality products and local flavour. A round of applause to the staff, made up of dynamic, welcoming, patient and quick guys. Well done everyone! (Original) Bar con ampia e panoramica terrazza sul mare, che permette di godere delle serate d’estate e di spettacolari tramonti. Gelato e frappé eccezionali, con prodotti di qualità e dal sapore locale. Un plauso al personale, formato da ragazzi dinamici, accoglienti, pazienti e rapidi. Bravi tutti!

(Translated by Google) ...where to find a relaxing corner to experience the Salento summer sunsets, enjoying a delicious ice cream! (Original) ...dove trovare un angolo di relax per vivere i tramonti estivi salentini, gustando un delizioso gelato!

(Translated by Google) Ice cream and top cocktails. Internal and external service to enjoy the sunset. Excellent quality - price ratio. A must for residents and tourists. (Original) Gelato e cocktail top. Servizio interno ed esterno per godersi il tramonto. Ottimo rapporto qualità - prezzo. Tappa obbligata per residenti e turisti.

Delicious traditional local pastry shop - patisserie + friendly and welcoming

Nice and modern coffee shop with amazing pasticciotto.

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Number one

(Translated by Google) I went to the Leonardo bar, a place that deserves to be praised! The atmosphere is very refined, perfect for breaks. The empty butter croissant had a light and buttery consistency that melts in the mouth, however their cappuccino was excellent: the coffee was excellent and the milk was frothed to perfection. The only small flaw is that the available seats are a bit limited, so it might be difficult to find a table during peak times. However, this doesn't detract from the overall experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy good pastries and excellent coffee drinks. (Original) Sono stata al bar Leonardo un posto che merita di essere elogiato! L'atmosfera è molto curata, perfetta per le soste di pausa. Il cornetto vuoto al burro aveva consistenza leggera e burrosa che si scioglie in bocca, invece il loro cappuccino era eccellente: ottimo il caffè e il latte era montato a perfezione. L'unico piccolo difetto è che i posti a disposizione sono un po' limitati, quindi potrebbe essere difficile trovare un tavolo durante gli orari di punta. Tuttavia, questo non sminuisce l'esperienza complessiva. Consiglio vivamente questo locale a chiunque voglia gustare una buona pasticceria e ottime bevande a base di caffè.

(Translated by Google) I went to this pastry shop for breakfast, the top pasticciotto was sublime, the cream was sublime and the shortcrust pastry was perfect, they were excellent (Original) Sono stato in questa pasticceria per fare colazione pasticciotto top crema sublime e pasta frolla perfetta bravissimi

(Translated by Google) The atmosphere is modern and refined, with elegant furnishings, but I'm a bit dazed by the gilded windows. Table service is nonexistent, and the owner is truly kind. The pasticciotto is delicious, and the espresso is lactose-free, well-made. (Original) Ambiente moderno è raffinato con dei importanti arredamenti ma un po' sfoglio nelle vetrine dorate, servizio ai tavoli inesistente, la proprietaria davvero gentile. Pasticcioto delizioso ed espressino senza lattosio fatto buono.

Not impressed by this place. Dessert were too sweet and cafe tasted terrible. But atmosphere was really authentic.

Nice place with a lot of seats

Good location for travelling outside the town, very friendly staff

Fabrizio , Mirko e Jacopo the best

Ok

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(Translated by Google) A very welcoming and bright café, its breakfast and deli displays are always packed, beautiful to look at (they really make your mouth water) and also very good. They also have a small ice cream counter, with a few flavors, but it's always a plus. The staff is very attentive and friendly, from the first to the last because there are so many of them, but they're all really good. A well-deserved 5 stars. (Original) Bar molto accogliente e luminoso, ha vetrine di colazione e rosticceria sempre stracolme, bellissime da vedere (ti fanno davvero venire l'acquolina) e anche molto buone, in più hanno anche un piccolo banco gelati, pochi gusti ma è sempre un servizio in più. Personale molto attento e cordiale dal primo all'ultimo perché sono tanti ma tutti davvero in gamba. 5 stelle stra meritate

Lovely as usual. Good food and service.

Great coffee and service, and a lively vibe.

Just great!

Gustevole

Sublime

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