Where to eat: the 50 best restaurants in Polignano a Mare

What a delightful taste! We ordered 2 octopus sandwiches and fried calamari 🐙 🦑 Both were delicious, and we did not have to wait in line. The waiters did not speak English very well, but they understood our order from the photos I showed. The bread was hot and crispy, and the seafood was also very tasty. If you visit to Polignano a Mare you should eat something in this restaurant.

Found this nice eatery that sells fish and chips. We ordered the salmon burger, fish and chips and the fried squid. The fish is fresh and nicely cooked with a good crisp. We enjoyed the way the fries were cooked. The squids are also very tasty and fragrant. The burger comes with some raw salmon, chopped tomatoes,some greens and sauce, pretty big burger. Nice and cosy place to have your meal, no fuss. Recommended

A visit to Pescaria in Polignano a Mare is a truly unique experience, but one that is absolutely worth it. The food is fantastic, and the prices are surprisingly great for the quality of seafood you get. However, you should be prepared for the process. It's a very busy place, and first, you have to stand in a line to pay for your meal. Only after you've paid do you get to sit down and wait for your order. It's a system, and while it's efficient, it can feel a bit chaotic. And while the food is amazing, some of the staff can be a bit rude, which is a shame, but it might just be a part of the fast-paced, high-volume environment. The food, though, is the real star. The salmon and tuna panini are absolutely delicious—the fish is so fresh and flavorful. The fish and chips are also fantastic, a perfect Apulian take on a classic. For the great price you pay, it’s an incredible value. In the end, it's a worthwhile trade-off. You might have to deal with a strange ordering process and some less-than-friendly staff, but the food is excellent and the prices are more than fair. It's a place you go to for the delicious seafood, and that's exactly what you get.

Fantastic place for fish & oysters lovers who want to have crackers or panini gluten-free too. The place is spacious inside and outside and provides all sorts of fresh fish for a reasonable deal. Except Prosecco and wine is not served per glas, per bottle only. For me as single traveler a bit challenging and I would love to have some sparkling wine to the lemon squeeze of the oysters. Service is also highly kind and attentive. I definitely recommend this place!

This delicious and convenient fresh fish shop was recommended to me by a colleague and I am so lucky I was able to go! We enjoyed a raw octopus salad and a box of soft battered and fried white fish and polenta. Everything was absolutely delicious. It’s a busy location, so I recommend arriving before or after peak lunch hour. However we were able to share our table with a group of travelers and had a great conversation about the beautiful city and food. We shared food, stories, and vibes. Great place all around!

Pescaria The octopus sandwich is definitely the highlight—fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. Other seafood dishes are decent but don’t quite stand out in the same way. The overall atmosphere is casual and lively, making it a nice spot to enjoy a relaxed meal. No reservation is required, but be prepared for a bit of a wait—usually around 20 minutes just to place your order. Once you order, you’re given a number and it typically takes another 30 minutes for your food to be ready. When it’s time, a staff member calls out your number in Italian, which adds a bit of local charm and is a fun opportunity to test your listening skills if you’re learning the language. A good place for a laid-back seafood experience if you’re not in a rush.

We visited Pescaria for the first time today and it did not disappoint! I will be dreaming about this polpo fritto panino and crunchy chips for a long time 🤤. We went before dinner and did not have to wait at all. Karim was very kind and made sure we were enjoying our visit!

My wife and I ate here on 29 May. We had an unforgettable experience, and I would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Polignano. We also ate at an overpriced restaurant in a cave, and I would recommend this place over that one in a heartbeat. The chef greeted us afterwards too, which I thought was a nice touch at the end of a very delicious meal. Portions were big, but quality was not sacrificed. Would recommend to book in advance, as the place was fully booked while we were there on a weekday. The owners, which were a couple (I believe) turned away many people while we were enjoying our meal.

An Exceptional Dining Experience – Highly Recommended! We visited this restaurant based on a friend’s recommendation and were absolutely delighted! Although the space is small, it’s beautifully decorated with great attention to detail, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff was incredibly kind and professional. From the moment we arrived until the end of our meal, everything was handled with care and a smile. Special thanks to Liu and Fabrizio, who made our evening even more enjoyable with their friendliness and attention. The food was outstanding – not only was it delicious, but the presentation was also exquisite. Each dish was a small work of art, with perfectly balanced flavors that truly impressed us. We will definitely be coming back and wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone who appreciates great food and a welcoming atmosphere!

Wow. What an incredible dining experience. The restaurant is stunning. The couple that runs this place are chic, kind, and very good at their jobs. They came over at the end of the night to chat with us and thank us for coming. The food was amazing and the vibe was perfect for the last night in the town. Would highly highly recommend this place for a romantic dinner.

We expected a lot and got even more! Already the reception is warm and welcoming, giving you the feeling of being personally welcomed. The menu is short but varied, but it's still hard to choose from the delicious dishes on offer. I could write for a long time, every bite is still memorable. For example, the salad of courgette noodles, a dream of simplicity that makes the palate dance. Soft, fresh vegetables, herbs and lettuce alternate with crunchy vegetable crisps and seeds. Lots of flavour without competing with each other ... great balance and yet an experience with every bite. The fave is also different. Authentic and yet more! I don't know how the chef does it. There is also a great selection of wines, some organic. We don't miss the dessert of the day either. This host couple is awesome! The personal farewell from both of them emphasises that this is the best this village and beyond has to offer. Thank you for a lovely, delicious evening. We would love to come back when we are in the area again!

We vacationed in Puglia for 6 days and this was our best meal. We ordered the octopus (polpo) and the salmon carpaccio. They were both presented in the most unique and creative ways. The flavors were a delight for our taste buds. The restaurant is small, intimate and beautifully decorated. Make sure you book well in advance. The service was genuinely friendly. The chef greeted everyone and our server was so nice. MINT gets our highest recommendation.

Amazing experience to finish out our last night in Polignano a Mare. We loved the vibe of the restaurant from the decor, the music, the host and the chef who comes out to greet each guest. The food was stunning and we loved every bite. Couldn’t fault a thing. Thank you very much MINT Cucina Fresca for a fabulous experience!

To eat here at our last evening was the best thing we could’ve done. We had an amazing dining experience here, easily one of the best in our life’s! The restaurant has a really comforting atmosphere, so you are feeling right at home. The restaurant is owned by a nice and friendly couple, who do everything by their own and have an excellent and especially creative menu. You just feel the passion for good, fresh and local food in everything. And it is right - don’t skip the dessert! This was also, besides our delicious main dishes, one of the best things we ever tasted. So thank you Liu and Fabrizio for an incredible dinner and your kind hospitality! PS: We highly recommend to make a reservation, because their place is quite popular - we booked three days in advance.

This review is only for the restaurant. Didn’t stay at the hotel. This is one of the most epic restaurants in the world for its setting. Incredible view. In a cave in a cliff on the ocean. Spectacular. One of the most instagramable places I’ve ever seen. The food was good too. I had the tasting menu with wine pairing. Service was patchy. The staff were friendly but they are a bit understaffed. The three star review comes from the price. At nearly €500 Euro a person this is one of the most expensive meals I’ve ever had. And it’s not Michelin level food. You are paying for decent food and an incredible view and setting. If the price was half of what it was I’d give it 5 stars. But it’s not. I have hundreds of reviews here. Many of them Michelin 3 star places. This is one of the most overpriced meals I’ve ever had. Was it worth it? I’m glad I went to see the place. But wouldn’t recommend it unless you truly can afford it.

This review is only for the restaurant. We did not stay in the hotel. I am going to be very honest as we have just visited the same level of restaurant (Michelin guide, fine dining) in another place (Moscow, Russia) and I must admit that the difference is very clear (not only in price). 1. Location. 5/5 The restaurant itself is located in one of the most beautiful caves with astonishing views. The place is at least must see (maybe must visit if the restaurants gets better anytime) because of its cave and very nice location. This is why this place gets 2 stars instead of just 1 star. 2. Food. 2/5 We tried the vegetarian set (me and my wife). I cannot say that these were dishes for 500 EUR for two. You get 1 small tartlet with raw zucchini (nothing special), one green salad (the taste was good), one beetroot salad (it’s just boiled beetroot with some cheese and mushrooms. The beetroot flavor is so strong you don’t taste anything else), pasta (it was nice), some desserts (nothing special, nice simple flavor of vanilla and cream). Overall the food was 2/5, more like a disappointment, because you expect very different level of taste, of experience and emotions. 3. Service 0/5 Come on guys! You need to fire your senior administrator who arranged this circus service. We did not get our menu for 7-9 minutes after we sat to the table, we did not even know who our waiter was for all that time. After that when I asked about the ingredients in the dish (sea sand) the waiter could not answer the question for 3 times! He would always go away, ask for help or answer different question before his colleague came up to me and finally explained the meaning! Not knowing what you serve for 500 EUR is incredibly not professional. Table service was just stupid. We get our bread but we don’t get any plates for the bread. So when we want to try it we have to eat it without plates so all breadcrumbs go everywhere on the table and the waiter did not bother to clean them up. Finally the waiter did not bother to ask how was the dishes and overall stay. Nothing about this restaurant speaks Michelin. Overall rating is 2/5, do not advise visiting only for the view Unless these guys step up food and service.

We didn't stay in the hotel so this review is just for the restaurant. We had some reservations about this place because of some of the reviews. However, my wife and I decided we would give it a try anyway. Where else in the world can you have dinner in a sea cave! It probably goes without saying that the atmosphere was absolutely magical. Some of the reviews we read made it sound as though the food wasn't great but I have to say we both felt their Abraccio menu was top notch. Live music was a nice added touch. Service was okay, but not the best we've had. At a different price point them forgetting to bring a beverage for my wife would have been forgivable but not for what they're charging. They did get to it with a couple of asks though. Even so, it was a minor hiccup in what was otherwise a magical evening. We have no regrets.

We made reservations months in advance. We had the first seating at 6:00pm. We were seated at our table and very coldly greeted with a tablet for beverage choice and a menu. We knew going in this would be a very expensive evening but anticipated excellent food combined with exceptional service. For weeks they sent reminder emails about our reservation. We waited for 10 minutes before they took out drink order which was a glass of wine and a beer. About five minutes later they came back to the table and told us they were out of beer, literally right after they opened and they did not bring the glass of wine. It was busy and most tables were seated, eating, drinking but the staff completely ignored us. No water, no rolls and drinks. When they did come to take our order I had some question and they did answer but then walked away without taking our order and this was after we have been sitting for 20 minutes. About 10 minutes later someone came and picked up the bread plates like they were clearing our table and we still didn’t have drinks, no bread and still no order. After 20 minutes of sitting, we got up and walked out. The ambiance is beautiful but it’s quite loud given the surrounds with the ocean crashing against the cave. The minimum $250 EU person is certainly no worth it and I highly recommend keep your distance if you’re considering a visit.

Bucket list ticked, but as others have said food is not what it should be. The Hotel, however, is another level...... We had 4 days to travel there from the UK (from Snowdonia in Wales). Decided to make a road trip of it so packed the car up and set off on Monday evening. We arrived outside Grotto Palazzese at approx. 16:00 on Friday afternoon. After threading a wide car through the narrow medivel Italian streets, witht he though of genuinely getting wedged (I'd resigned myself to the fact that the alloys would probably be trashed on this trip but miracilously they remained untouched throughout), we somehow popped out right by the entrance to the hotel. Expecting something like Gleneagles or the Ritz, it's just a house entrance that acts like the Tardis inside. Once it was established that we were guests staying the night and not some stupid Brit who had stuffed their car outside the hotel, blocking the hotel private car service in, the valet took over and went to park the car. We were ushered to the desk to sort out checking in, and upon going back outside the car was still there, complete with the wonderful smell of a fried clutch and about 50 tourists all taking pictures of it. The window dropped on the car and the valet asked "how do you make it go backwards - I can't get it to go backwards?" I don't suppose many right hand drive manual wide GT cars turn up, so don't blame him for struggling with the car - after I showed him that he just needed to push harder to find reverse, he continued to stall it a furhter 14 times as the fly-off handbrake was ready to then tip him over the edge.... We were shown to our suite, and luggage was already in there (they literally do everything for you). The suite was amazing - the view simply stunning, everything controlled by the I-Pad and for me it was perfect and better than imagined. We had a seperate gated entrance off the street, and small table to sit outside on and enjoy the complimentary fruits on offer. We started on the street with some drinks as had some time to kill and went down to the restaurant in time for our sitting. It was obviously busy, but the waiting staff were polite enough and courteous. 3 choices - Fish, meat or vegetarion 7 course tasting menu. Reasonable wine menu and the option to wine pair. We both chose the seafood option with wine pairing. Upon reflection we should have chosen a seafood and a meat option and then compared but hey ho. Learn for next time. The food started to come out and each course was tasty, nothing outstanding, but nice. One of the courses that was placed infront of us was spaghetti in a yellow tomato sauce. Excuse me? If I'm paying a thousand euros for a meal I don't expect a course to be spaghetti, even if it is a Michelin chef that has preparred it? That was a surprise and disappointment. There were some nice dishes, but the wine pairing was also a disapointment - instead of paying 180 euros each (or whatever it was) for the wine pairing, upon hindsight we should have put the money towards purchasing one nice bottle to enjoy with the meal, but again - lesson learned. The main fish course tasted like tinned sardines - I enjoyed it but Rita sent hers back. They did offer an alternative but we declined. We didn't feel hurried, and the pudding was excellent. So to re-cap, the hotel was amazing and I will certainly return there, just not eat in the restaurant below as the reviews are correct, it's not worth the money. However, I do recommend going as the setting is just fabulolus, it is a bucket list item for most people, the staff were polite and friendly enough, engaging in conversation and were knowledgeable about the food and wine (the wine just wasn't to our taste and I think it could have been paired better), we were glad we went, it is a memorable and a special place, the food was nice - just not what it could have been. It has the potential to be out of this world though.

Prices were super expensive, not worth the food, we paid Euro 300/- for the seafood set, even have to pay for water. Bread & other food were so salty, chefs need to be sent for re-training... except for the dessert, group of 16 was so disappointed, only consolation was the mesmerizing scenic cave structures such beautiful sights..

I was there 2 year ago with my friend. So it was reason why we decided come back again because we were so so happy and satisfied. So we were on the restaurant a on 3.11. 3025. The restaurant was beautiful and impressive. The view of the sea was wauuuu and amazing. First we wanted change table even though the restaurant was half empty. But it was not possible. Next the tablecloth was not ironed. Cloth napkins too. Next soup was tasteless and almost cold. Next on the table wasn't salt and pepper. Next the waiter give us a minimum amount of sauce on the spagetti. It was a bit cold the blanked was available but no one offered it tu as. On the toalet was not hand creme and toothnrushes. All of this is a given at the five-stars hotel and restaurant but not in the Grotta Palazzese. We are not satisfied....we are disappointed...we spent a lot of money for not good servicies and quality meal. This is definitely not the place to go. Dissatified guest.

I have never seen such a wide choice of different grains for the pizza base. The option for lactose free cheese was a huge bonus for me. The calzone pizza I had was the best I have ever had hands down. One of the best meals so far in the south of Italy.

The food at Casa Mia Trattoria Pizzeria was outstanding, everything was flavorful, and beautifully presented. I especially enjoyed the dishes with seafood and pasta; they were delicious and well-prepared.

The food was good. The pizza was outstanding and I have ate a lot of pizza my 8 years living in Italy. Michael the owner is very friendly and welcoming. Take the time and stop here to enjoy a nice meal

Food and service were both much better than expected! Really traditional and typical food even if it's on a turistic area. Highly recommend! The spaghettone alla Nerone - buonissimo!!! 🤤

Pasta carbonara was amazing. The service was not the best, but if you want good pasta you can definitely get it here!

The worst experience in gastronomy I have ever had. It started with really bad service, which immediately made it clear that they did not like seeing us. We then waited quite a long time to order. When someone finally came to us, we were told that we could only order three different dishes for the table. Given that there were 9 of us, it was quite difficult to agree. We then waited an hour and a half for our food, and during that time, no one even stopped by our table to order the wine. After an hour and a half, they finally brought the food. Unfortunately, not for everyone at the same time, but one dish after the other within about twenty minutes, so it happened that one had finished eating and the other had not yet eaten. The food was average, but the portion was half. In a completely simple dish like Mozzarella with tomatoes, for which we also waited an hour and a half, we were surprised to find a hair. When transferring the bill, the waiter did not say a word, threw the bill on the table and left. Please, find another restaurant.

The food was good, the service was good, and the location is just in the middle of town. It is not at the historic center, nevertheless this place target tourists. Don't let it bother you too much, this is very touristic town...the prices are a bit high though...

I am an hotelier and restaurateur ( sono italiano): while I would give 5 stars for food, service and location I need to give 1 star to the choice to have limited menu and the minimum of 90€ for 1,2 or 3 plates; the menu doesn’t have anymore fresh and LOCAL catch which was presented at the entrance of the restaurant! The result: EMPTY on Saturday night! If any businessmen reads the numbers and the drop during the years could easily explain why! Please do something, you have an amazing spot and it could be full 360 days a year and maybe have also a star Michelin!

Great location right over Lama Monachile. Service was decent, the food was great, but overpriced.

Very good seafood restaurant. One the best on the seaside, yet expensive. Spectacular view of the beach downhill. Maybe service could improve to reach the level of the food.

The only positive thing about this restaurant is its location and the view, food was overpriced and really bad. Pasta was so burned it was barely edible. For the seafood mix we got one shrimp, one unedible, gummy octopus and small fish for 40€. Really not recommend.

Donna Gina's was terrible and ruined the last few days of our Italy trip. The three people who ate seafood got food poisoning and were violently ill with vomiting and the other stuff. When I told the restaurant their response was "you can't prove this was because of our food" - even after I explained that this is the only meal that the three of us ate the same food (it was a forced tasting menu and three of us got the seafood meal and three others got the vegetarian meal - these three didn't get sick) Even before we got sick, we were upset that the food was not good and service was even worse. Ironically, the manager came over to the table and said that the muscles give him gas after eating them after already ordering and having them presented at the table!!? Additionally, we informed the staff that we needed to leave at 11pm and we had not been given our main course or dessert after two hours of sitting at the table. The restaurant was not busy and half of our table sat without food for 45min., while the other half of the table was served multiple dishes. It was very strange. So basically we paid $900 euros for half of our meal. They even ordered us to wait at the front while they went back to our table to check if we signed the receipt, as if we were trying to avoid finalizing the bill. Save yourself from a terrible experience and never ever come to Donna Gina. They poison people and don't take responsibility

The view is definitely breathtaking, but the service and quality of food was way too low for Italy. The waiters treat you as if you owe them something and I don’t mind paying a lot for excellent seafood, but it was much worse than a cheap Fish bar in Cyprus. Having traveled in Italy a lot this is the first place I didn’t like and I hope the last :-)!

Expensive, average kitchen, plus they include coperty (additional charge for something secret) in your bill. And the waiter refused to serve tables on the veranda due to the fear of the hypothetical rain in sunny day — strange, considering that a beautiful view seems to be the only plus of this place

“A bit too fancy for my taste—the staff was a bit stiff, and the food was just okay, not great. We had raw tuna, and my pasta had a sour taste that I didn’t enjoy much. That said, the restaurant itself is visually impressive, with a beautiful setup. We had to book in advance, and I would recommend it for the experience at least once. We paid €88 for our dishes.

A great option if you’re looking to treat yourself to seafood or fish. The service was very good, and the way they cook the fish in the oven with olives was spot on. However, it felt expensive for the portion size and quality. For this price, I’ve had much better seafood and fish at similar places.

The service was excellent, our waiter Giuseppe was very kind and attentive. The seafood was delicious and fresh, and the appetizers were tasty but on the smaller side. Pasta was good as well, though portions overall felt a bit small. Still, a lovely dining experience with great service and quality food.

The food was tasty, nothing special though served nicely and yes, the price was not in accordance with the portion. A touristic restaurant. The staff were attentive and friendly. Worth a try!

Food was good but not mind blowing given the price. Has the pasta with lobster, the fish, the fava bean puree, and the carpaccio of local fish. All good but again nothing wow. The dessert was the same- we had the custard type dish that reminded me a bit of crème brûlée but not as good and a lackluster cannoli. The meal was quite expensive and this was how we celebrated our elopement so it was a bit of a bummer compared to some of the other meals we had.

The service is very nice and attentive. The food is nice too. But maybe should have ordered the whole fish. They look very tasty. The dessert sporcamuss is very tasty. Highly recommend.

Very nice restaurant, kind staff, only the food was rather dissapointing. Pasta was quite ok, but the main dish dissapointed us (mixes seafood plate and bouillabaisse). Bbouillabaisse was with no fish, only parts of fish head and a piece of tail, 5 mussles, one small squid and one overcooked langostine, the taste of soup was very good. The mixed fish plate can be judged from the picture, also not very tasty… Wine, recommended by the waiter was very good. Overall nice experience, but for 113 eur we expected more…

Perfect 54 birthday dinner. Not planned but exelcellent choice. Zuppa di peche and lobster tartar fantastic! Service very good.

Excellent food and very good service. I recommend to take a tartare of the fresh fish of the day.

Everything was really perfect. But most of all, the service. They really go above and beyond for their customer it was so heartwarming. I went there for my girlfriend birthday and everything they did for her was truly marvelous... Roses, everything, it was such a memorable moment ! They even brought us a chocolate cake that was not on the menu, it was so good, one of the best I've eaten. Also food was incredible so tasty, so well balanced. Everything was perfect, a thousand thanks again!!

Osteria di Chichibio is the best restaurant in Polignano. I went in different restaurants including Grotta Palaze who is famous in this city but I end up coming twice in this place. The food is just another level. Come to eat first and thank me later! It’s a must guys 🥂

This restaurant used to be spectacular. It has changed. Food is nothing special or remarkable, as you can find better at other locals places. Good service. Cute setting. Frutti di mare with fava puree was a highlight. We would not go again. If I were Italian, I would be ashamed to serve the unripe tomatoes in the salad.

Let's address the minor issue first. My parents' salad starter was definitely simple—it did the job, but it was far from Michelin-star worthy. A simple but elevated offering, like a burrata with pistachios and olives, would have been a much nicer choice and better aligned with the quality of the mains. The Special Mains The main courses, however, were truly special and highly memorable: • Sea Urchin Pasta: I had the sea urchin pasta, which was a unique choice since I wasn't sure what to expect. It was a very special dish, and I'd absolutely take it again for the incredible creaminess of the sauce. • The Standout Dish: Pink Risotto: The true star of the meal was the pink risotto served with caviar and scallops. This dish was just as creamy and special as my pasta, offering an impressive blend of flavors and textures. Conclusion The price was fair for the quality of the main dishes, but the simple salad starter was a letdown. If you visit, I highly recommend focusing on the seafood dishes—they are where this restaurant truly shines and provides a spectacular experience.

If you’re looking for a fine dining experience, Chichibo is the perfect choice. From the impeccable service to the delicious, well-crafted dishes, everything about this place is top-notch. You really can’t go wrong here. I started with the seafood parmigiana, a unique and delightful dish that was a first for me. It was flavorful and beautifully prepared—a fantastic way to begin the meal. For my main course, I had the tagliolini with prawns, porcini mushrooms, and zucchini. It was absolutely fabulous, with perfectly balanced flavors and a wonderful texture. This is the kind of place that leaves a lasting impression. Be sure to make a reservation!

Absolutely loved their gelato! We chose dark raw chocolate, pistachio, and Capri in a cup — each flavor was incredibly creamy and packed with flavor. The dark chocolate was rich and intense, the pistachio was smooth and nutty, and Capri was a refreshing surprise. We also tried the affogato a modo mio with S. Marzano liqueur — such a generous portion and absolutely delicious. A unique twist on the classic affogato that really worked. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! We also tried Martinucci Laboratory, but I think Caruso is way better!

I am always coming back here when I am in surroundings, at least for this ice-cream. It is even small word to say fabulous! One of the best ice-creams of my life and I had them a loooooot. Note that there are also sugar and lactose free options (nocciola and pistachio). I am always for lemon and basil and Gorgonzola and blueberries are must try.

Caruso Note d’Eccellenza offers an excellent gelato experience with a wide variety of delicious and satisfying flavors. The atmosphere is charming, and the central location makes it easily accessible. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly, adding to the overall experience. Definitely one of the best dessert spots in town.

Definitely one of the best gelatos we’ve had in Italy. The friendly staff offered us a taste test and we both got the Capri, a lemon and milk flavour! The quality of the ice cream is top notch and so is the service. The best!

the second stop on our “polignano food tour”was this gelato shop and apparently i had to try their ice cream. my friends raved about the gorgonzola gelato. one friend even came running to the shop, yes she was that exited. i was just as excited because i love cheese and gorgonzola is one of my favorites. unfortunately we didn’t see it on display and it turns out they had stopped making it. a shame because i was really curious. we tried other flavors instead. i got ricotta with chocolate bits (like a cannoli filling) and almond. both were very good and the quality was excellent. the disappointment lingered a little but the delicious gelato quickly made up for it.

Best icecream ! Very tasty and not so sweet. Pistacchio al bronte without milk & sugar is so strong in flavours, wow! Can 100% recommend.

this gelato is something else than all the others, a different level! very creamy and tasty and only 2.5€/cup. try it out, you won't be disappointed! the staff was very welcoming and they brought us glasses of water after finishing the ice-cream. some people really know how to sell! Congrats!

You have been dreaming of a super fish restaurant where service is by super-skilled waiters, you would fing nice ambience and sea food on point? Then you would find here the place in heaven. Only reality: sea food and high-quality has its price, but fair enough. Very convenient: terrace with sea view and own parking place just 40 meters down the road.

Da Tuccino – A True Gem by the Sea ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ve been to Da Tuccino several times, and it never disappoints. One of the oldest and most respected restaurants in the region, it combines impeccable service with truly outstanding seafood. The location is perfect — right across from the sea, with beautiful views that set the tone for a memorable meal. The seafood is as fresh as it gets, and every dish is prepared with real mastery. All the pastas are unbelievably tasty — I had pasta with sea urchins, and it was simply fantastic. They also offer gluten-free and lactose-free options, which is a big plus. My daughter had the lobster pasta, and it was truly a work of art. We love the atmosphere here — elegant yet warm and welcoming. It may not be the cheapest place in the region, but great quality comes at a fair price, and here you absolutely get what you pay for. Highly recommended to anyone who loves exceptional seafood and fine dining. We will definitely be back again and again!

Incredibly fresh and delicious seafood! The quality of the seafood is outstanding. We had the langoustines, giant prawns and scallops au gratin for starters. For mains, my wife had the gnocchi with sage and baby clams while I had the black orchetti with zucchini, clams and shrimp. Everything was absolutely delicious! Even the panna cotta dessert was spot on. Service was prompt and attentive, all while enjoying a beautiful ocean view. In short, a 10/10 experience!

Expensive restaurant not worth the hype. Unfortunately, our night ended with being asked to tip on top of learning about a “coperta” charge (5euro per person) being added to our check. This was a first for this charge and being asked for a tip on our trip to Italy. Some dishes were amazing, however our octopus was overcooked. We thought that the patio area lacked character. Just a standard white table cloth experience. We did eat at night when it was dark, I’m sure the views from the patio during the day are gorgeous. Overall, good food but high price for what you get (~30euro entrees). There are more affordable and more delicious options in town (~15euro entrees). The end of the meal experience really left a sour taste. We hope that management will remove this practice from their serving team for the sake of future guests.

Really a must visit when coming to Puglia. Thank you for an amazing dinner. Also there is a parking reserved for the guests!

THE BEST fish restaurant in all of Italy! Should be Michelin ⭐️! Came back to experience it again. #jawdropping food. Spectacular service. Wines of the Salento. Gamberino al ghiacho, flash boiled fresh prawn sushi on ice. Roasted purple Gallipoli prawns in butter and salt. Squid ink orecchiette with shrimp, clams, zucchine. Linguine al astice-- lobster linguine in tomatoes, butter, lobster shell sauce, homemade spumoni bombette, coffee gelato cake. This place should be on your list and make reservations way ahead. We will returning many times. And stay at Le 3 di Tuccino. 🤩

Food decent, fresh seafood is good, but the service is really bad even for Italian standards. I was alone, they gave me a bad table even though the restaurant wasn’t full. I had to wait for everything for long time, could never get anyone’s attention. Extra points for gluten-free pasta and bread. The bread came especially handy because I could chew on it while endlessly waiting for my food. The view is beautiful.

In September 2023, my husband and I dined at this beautifully located, Michelin-recommended restaurant. While the prices are on the higher side and the overall experience was okay, a few highlights stood out. We tried the redfish tube pasta, fish carpaccio, roasted octopus, and grilled lamb. The roasted octopus was excellent—crispy outside and tender inside—and the orange wine recommended by our waitress was delightful. While the other dishes didn’t impress us, we’d return for the wine and octopus alone, as they were truly memorable. The stunning view adds to the ambiance, though it does come at a premium.

Upscale restaurant with unbelievable views and very good food. Pros: The food is really good… not sure what others are complaining about “mixed” dishes. Had cooked tuna, raw appetizers, pasta, etc all were good or excellent. Views from outside are incredible and that’s what you’re ultimately paying for. Service was great in some ways (e.g., crumb sweeping) but maybe a little inattentive in others (e.g., I refilled my own wine). Really large wine/drink list and could have spent a long time sitting drinking here w/ that view. Bathroom really nice if you’re stopping in for a break during a long day. All servers and staff were very friendly to my baby as well Cons: Menu is small so if you don’t eat fish/shellfish, this is not the place for you. Prices are 2-3x the surrounding restaurants but still very reasonable if you’re used to Milan/NYC/Paris prices.

Beautifully presented delicious food! The turbot was our favorite dish, although the tomato terrine was a close second.

Unfortunately I am forced to give this restaurant only one star. The food was very good and the view was amazing but the restaurant has a booking policy which to me is very unfair. It is a common procedure to take your card details when booking a table. This is for a restaurant to have a security in case the guests don't cancel their reservation early enough or don't show up so I was ok to also give my card details this time when booking this restaurant. We arrived on time and I informed the service that we booked the table on line. The bill was around 190 Euros which I paid by my card at the end of lunch. However, the next day I realised that the restaurant charged me additional 20 Euros for the booking charge. When I called the restaurant to ask for a refund, they informed me it would be given back in a week time. A month passed by, no refund shown. I emailed the restaurant then - no response. I called them again, they promised to look into it, again to refund to my account. It has been now almost three months and I was not given my 20 Euros back. It is not the case of money but the case of principle and honesty. I am very crossed with this situation and wrote this review as a warning for anyone wanting to book this restaurant online

WARNING- They SCAM tourists by adding extra onto the bill. I am a solo traveller and they saw an opportunity to add €150 to the bill for no reason. They lied and said I broke a plate. I am shocked at a supposed Michelin star restaurant think they can get away with this dishonesty. Please read the other 1star reviews to get a real sense of this awful establishment!

perfect setting and dinner & wine. service was great. on sunday evening it was very quiet. we had a problem with the prepaid deposit - but the team fixed it afterwards during office hours.

A truly underrated gem I almost hesitated before coming here because of the 4.1/5 rating and I’m so glad I didn’t let that stop me. Honestly, I can’t understand how a restaurant of this caliber doesn’t have a higher score. The dishes are complex and absolutely bursting with flavor. You can tell there’s real creativity and technique behind every plate. The service is exceptional : attentive, thoughtful, and exactly what you’d expect from a gastronomic restaurant. Every detail was taken care of with precision and genuine care. As for the prices, they’re more than fair considering the quality of the food, the level of service, and the stunning seaside location. I had read some of the negative reviews beforehand, and frankly, they make no sense. It feels like some people just didn’t understand what kind of experience they were walking into. If you’re looking for an elevated dining experience that delivers on all fronts cuisine, service, and atmosphere, don’t let the rating fool you. This place deserves far more recognition.

Located right in the heart of the old town, this place has a fantastic location and an even better team. The staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. The sea bass and the pizzas we tried were both excellent. The lemon sorbet and tiramisu are also highly recommended.

The restaurant is located in the center of town and is great for people watching. We came at 7 without a reservation and were seated immediately, but this was pure luck. Larger Parties who arrived after us were being told there were no tables til 10pm so if you go with a party of four or more go early or make a reservation. There were more tables inside for smaller parties. The food was very good but portions were a little small for the price. We have a great friendly staff too. I would recommend the chilled red wine. Buono

We had dinner at Bella ’Mbriana in Polignano and were blown away. We tried the Diavoletta and a pizza bianche with mortadella – both were absolutely fantastic, easily among the best pizzas we’ve ever had. The service was just as impressive. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout the evening. Considering the quality of the food, the great location, and the excellent service, the prices were more than fair. Everything was spot on – a top-notch experience from start to finish. A big recommendation from us – don’t miss this place if you’re in Polignano!

A walk in booking as they opened at midday on a Friday, and glad we did. The picture of the pizza I took really doesn’t do it justice. Exceptional. Tiramisu that followed it was excellent. Friendly welcoming staff, quick service. Menu had a great selection of authentic, local cuisine. Highly recommend.

An excellent location within old town. Great food and drinks at reasonable prices. Our waiter was funny, helpful and really provided a wonderful atmosphere. We loved it so much we went back again a few days later! For 2 you can get lucky with a walk in, but for larger groups I would recommend booking ahead.

We had an excellent experience in this restaurant! First of all we thought that because it's a restaurant in a very central place it wouldn't be so good but we were definitely wrong! Cosimo the waiter that gave us the service was very nice, patient and servicial! The food was very good and fresh! We had a vegetarian pizza, sea bass, fillet and pasta!

We had a wonderful dinner at Bella ’Mbriana. The food was really delicious and freshly made, portions were generous, and the staff was kind and attentive. The place feels cozy and authentic – perfect for a relaxing evening in Polignano a Mare.

Pizza was great! Staffers were as attentive as can be expected this busy night. Everyone in our company were satisfied. Tip! Book table if eating at peak hours.

Very good food. We got a salad an a pizza. They have craft beer and the menu is very vast. Also the cheesecake was something great

Customer service was more than excellent! Who I assume is the head-waiter did his job incredibly. He was super helpful and in general very kind and his presence uplifted the atmosphere. The food itself was incredible as well. The pizza was the best I've had in Poligno A Mare and the desserts were amazing too. Not too sweet but just right. In general, in every food everything came together perfectly with the flavors, nothing overpowering anything. Overall, we had the best experience.

Food was not bad the pizza i had was very wet and you can not edit pizzas

Amazing pizza with super fresh ingredients and a great location! There’s an impressive variety of pizzas to choose from, all at unbeatable prices. The service is quick with kind and helpful waiters. And the desserts? Absolutely delicious!

Probably the first and last time eating there. When i sat down the waiter asked me to change the table, and i was okay with that (although the other table was not reserved or anything like that). What happened was that the waiter frowned when I picked a pizza margherita without anything else. Im being brutally honest here when i say: it was the worst margherita i've ever bought in Italy, although it was not bad. The last thing they did was asking me to pay extra for the service. Which I didn't know about, and which was new to me since other restaurants that served margherita in bari didn't charge for ( although it's the case in cafes). The only thing that ruined the trip was this place. Don't recommend it, since there are other places there that serve the same thing without frowning at you and giving you seasonless pizza.

The pizzas are off the chart! The crust is so thin and crunchy. It’s perfect! We started with the zucchini flan and ham appies. We love the zucchini flan! It is so tasty and a small dish which is good for a first course. We did not like the ham. It was hard to chew and very salty. We though we were getting the thinly shaved stuff. I would not recommend it. Definitely get the pizza. We have the ham much from and artichoke one and it was delicious. I think any pizza u get here would be delicious! Of course we had for dessert the tiramisu!! It was amazing! Service was also excellent.

Overall - not the experience we wanted. we ended up with a gray “medium rare” grilled t-bone steak (almost like it was boiled or slow cooked?) see the photo!! How is that medium rare!! and being over charged for several items. There is no pork / pig on their menu - took around 30 minutes to get waiters initial service, once they came over service was fine though - they charged us for 3 pastas, after we clearly communicated 1 dish was being split between two - when the waiter brought the pasta to the table they said it was pre-split into two plates, which was appreciated - but then charged us full price for 2, without a heads up - we got the Florentine steak, and asked for medium rare - PIG ISNT EVEN ON THE MENU!!!!! The steak came out grey and well well done. They also ended up giving us a bigger cut than expected resulting in significantly more charges

Osteria Piga had a nice enough atmosphere, but the food didn’t quite deliver. I ordered the steak medium and it came out well done and really tough,barely edible. It was disappointing, especially in Italy where the standard is usually so high.

A little off the beaten track, and not just because of that, a cut above many others. The regional lamb was of excellent quality...gnawing on the many small bones was a joy because every part, whether fat or meat, was a wonderful taste experience. Brilliant meat sauces to accompany the cheeks and pasta sauces. We were less fortunate with the wines, but that was our choice. The service crew is quick and friendly. The fact that not everything on the menu was available is also a sign that they don't buy too much and that everything is fresh. It's worth the trip from the centre!

The service was good and they have a nice variety of meat/pasta on their menu. Prices are reasonable for the area. The food was pretty good, my only complaint was everything was a tad too salty for our taste.

Really nice atmosphere and the service was really good. We ordered the popette, spaghetti oll'assassina and the bolognese. All items were good but too salty for my liking. Prices were decent and fair

this place is truly amazing. they serve local food for great prizes. the staff is super friendly and the service is very fast. if u visit polignano, please make sure to go here. we had some of the best italian foods we’ve had in italy. the 2nd time we went here, we tried a mix of 7 different local starters. this was a great way to try some local food, definitely recommend!

We went here for lunch and cannot recommend this place enough. Our pasta dishes were delicious and you could really taste the fresh herbs and love put inside them. The homemade creamy tiramisu was served as a very generous portion. But the unexpected highlight was a side dish - artichokes. Quite simple, but they might be the best artichokes we have ever tried. The service was also great! Our lovely waiter (Pio, the owner) took the time to help us with our choice and explained the ingredients and preparation of the dishes.

We went there for my birthday last night. I’ll give it that we didn’t make a reservation, so we weren’t expecting a great table, but they put us at the very last one, almost outside of the restaurant far from everything; just to learn at the end of our stay there were still plenty of table left empty in better spots. The waiting staff was really nice and tried to make our evening pleasant. The wine was great! Emozione! The food was not good: the octopus we ordered as a starter was chewy (probably already cooked and put into a microwave to be served warm) and the risotto was completely tasteless. The tuna tartar was ok and my brother was luckier and ordered the beef: really good (which guaranteed the 2 stars) Real shame for my 51th birthday.

Simply amazing: location, good and service were perfect!

Lovely restaurant with amazing views. Food was good with promptnservice even with a large wedding event happening. Citronella candles to keep mozzies away. Would recommend, we booked a few hours before and were happily accommodated.

Stylish location, elegant staff and a fine atmosphere. The food was delicious however the lobster was just not worth it. Pleasant experience anyway.

Great food in a superb location, service was excellent with many dedicated waiters to our table. I had the Tasting menu and it was very rich and fulfilling, totally recommend this place for a special occasion

An exceptional culinary journey within a charming stone setting overlooking Polignano a Mare. Contrary to some opinions suggesting that you're solely paying for the ambiance, I beg to differ. While it may not be the most budget-friendly choice, considering the quality of both the food and the picturesque location, I believe it offers great value. I wholeheartedly recommend it. Tiramisu wasn’t great but everyone interprets it differently. Waiters were attentive and kind.

I definitely feel you pay for the location - outside and large, looking over Polignano a Mare, it is very beautiful, and staff were attentive. However we felt the food wasn't quite up to par, especially in comparison to what else we ate in polignano. A few things we didn't like: - We were given welcome tapas, which were quite average cream cheese tartlets. We have been given the same in other restaurants, except here we paid €6, whilst in other restaurants they were free - The menu was only available via mobile web, with a QR code - The starters were quite bland - we had tris de tartare and prawn praline. They weren't seasoned, while we felt the addition of passion fruit didn't really go with the fish. - There were discrepancies with the English and Italian menu - of course ideally we wouldn't be using the English menu and we could speak the language. It meant what I ordered came with completely different ingredients - I ordered what I hoped to be trocolli with anchovies, breadcrumbs and fennel, but instead got a bland tomato trocolli. Not only this, but on the receipt in Italian - it also stated I had eaten the anchovies trocolli! - The toilets also didn't reflect how nice the restaurant was. The light didn't work in the men's toilet. All in all, we were slightly disappointed and felt the price we paid (which wasn't cheap), only reflected the location rather than the food. We didn't bother to stay for dessert. We did leave full however, and the staff were nice.

This spot is an excellent choice for indulging in desserts and ice cream treats. Although it tends to get quite crowded, the service is impressively quick, ensuring you won’t have to wait long to satisfy your sweet tooth. The prices are reasonable, offering great value for what you get. While the atmosphere may feel somewhat geared toward tourists, it still has a charming appeal that makes it worthwhile. The menu features a variety of options that, while occasionally on the greasy side, are undeniably flavorful and satisfying. I wouldn’t hesitate to return to explore more of their offerings.

we came to polignano a mare to eat, apparently. first stop of our “polignano food tour” was this coffee shop. my friends told me i absolutely had to try their “special coffee.” i asked multiple times what it was, but they just said, “you’ll see.” so i ordered it. we got three, one each, and somehow managed to grab a booth in the middle of the very busy café. clearly this “special coffee” is their thing. i finally tried it and i have to say, i was surprised. if i remember correctly, it’s made with coffee, whipped cream, amaretto, and lemon juice. sounds weird, right? but the combo actually works. creamy, bitter, sweet, and acidic all at once. hard to describe, but definitely worth trying if you’re ever in the area.

Very Italian experience:) coffee speciale was tasty and worth trying. If you want feel that real Italian coffee shop you need to visit.

Very typical old bar but their food is amazing. My husband loved their caffe speciale which is very popular not only tourists but also the locals.

You’ve got to try the Caffè Speciale in this place if you’re in Polignano! It’s a rich, creamy, and sweet coffee infused with cream, lemon zest, and amaretto , an unusual combination that’s surprisingly delicious.

Storical gelateria. We didn’t know about the special coffee, so we just took a normal one plus some gelato. Everything was good, full of people tho fast

A nice spot by the sea for breakfast, with an authentic atmosphere. Friendly service, we tried their famous coffee, and the cornetti were tasty.

As a big fan of Panzerotti, I’m always excited to try new spots. La Rotellina has been around for a while, and I had eaten there before, but never took the time to leave a proper review. When I walked in, the first thing I noticed was how clean and tidy the place looked. That’s not something you always see in places that work a lot with flour and dough, so that made a good first impression. I ordered the classic Panzerotto, filled with mozzarella and tomato. Since I was the only customer at the time, the service was very fast, which was nice. However, things went downhill when the Panzerotto arrived. It was extremely hot, to the point that I couldn’t take a bite right away without burning my mouth. So I had to wait a few minutes for it to cool down. Unfortunately, during that time, the dough went from being crispy and fluffy to soggy. When I finally ate it, I realized there wasn’t much filling inside—just a small amount of mozzarella and tomato—so most of what I was eating was just dough. The flavor was okay, but overall, the experience wasn’t great. It felt a bit disappointing, especially for a place that specializes in Panzerotti.

La Rotellina is the spot for panzerotti right in front of Lama Monachile. The quality is great — freshly made, tasty, and worth trying. The view couldn’t be more iconic, with the cliffs and sea right in front of you. The only downside is the long queue; be prepared to wait before you can enjoy yours. Still, definitely a must-try if you’re in Polignano a Mare.

Tried La Rotellina and it didn’t disappoint. I had the polpette and a panzerotto filled with brasciola. My friend had the one with capocollo and also enjoyed it. The vibes were chill, nothing over the top, but definitely pleasant. Solid spot overall. Would recommend.

Suuuuuper good panzerotti! I grabbed the brasciola grana e pepe, and it was just an explosion of flavour, filling. and very reasonably priced (5 euros). Highly recommend!

Fresh and tasty, but unfortunately only 1/3 of the panzerotti are filled with stuffing :(

Great panzerotti for all tastes. Excellent service and didn't have to wait too long.

We've tried panzerotti, which was incredbile. However, whilst waiting for our food I have noticed that the stuff doesnt follow any hygiene rules. Lady first cleaned her nose with a tissue than sneezed into her hands thereafter started to prepare more panzerotto(cut and lay the filling). That was disturbing, luckily my food was made before her arrival. Its a small space with limited sitting so we bought our food and ate it by the sea.

This place could be awesome, but it's super sunny. If you just want drinks, they'll stick you in the sun with no umbrellas. It's overpriced for what you get. Drinks are €15, and I didn't eat because it was too hot.

This meal was the best I had in the whole of Bari The place and vibes were great Staff friendly Hughly recommended

Beautiful place, outstanding view and David - the bartender prepared the best drinks. Such a great vibe. I will definitely return!

Location great but the service is quite poor. The staff seem the give the vibe that you should be lucky to be there. There also wasn't any music as the speaker was broken.

Well, this restaurant is a joke. Despite the welcoming of the bartender (who was kind to us) we paid non less than 60€ for « hamburgers » … without the bun! Just a piece of ridiculous steak with a poor green salad on the side. Take a look ah the veiw but run far away from this « restaurant »

Worst place to have a drink in town.. overpriced and spend your well earned money somewhere else. We came despite the bad reviews because it was hot and we were tired…

Nice restaurant with probably the best view on Polignano from its terrace. Enjoy your lunch with a view of the bay of Lama Monachile.

The Good: The soy sauce was excellent, and the beef was cooked perfectly - tender and clearly high quality. The Not-So-Good: Portion sizes felt quite off, and while the sushi was fine, it didn’t stand out. Overall, I’m a bit puzzled by the high ratings. The sushi was decent but not remarkable, the beef was good but not exceptional - and for a premium price point, the experience didn’t quite deliver. 39€ for 2 pieces of sushi, the “Fine Preussian Beef,” and a water feels steep.

Great ambiance, welcoming service. We walked in without reservations and were seated immediately. They started our experience with an amazing marinated tuna. All sushi we tried were fresh and great. The edemame was done perfectly (not over cooked, right amount of salt). Definitely recommend.

Went in for lunch and absolutely loved it! The gentleman serving was really cool and nice. I got an appetizer, miso soup, and a sushi platter. It was really good to eat something different and also the sushi rice was great. Can’t beat the fish quality as well. Loved it.

A great break from all the Italian food. The food was very good—full of flavor and absolutely delicious! Slightly pricey, and the portions could’ve been a bit bigger for what i paid, but overall, 10/10 for taste. Loved the flavors!

We are from Australia and this is by far the best Japanese / sushi we have had! The food and service is sensational. We staying in Polignano a Mare for 5 nights and ate here for 3 of the nights!

The sushi was absolutely amazing being from California and not having sushi in a few weeks. I was skeptical, but I tried a huge selection of nigiri sushi ranging from lobster, red tuna, bluefin, bluefin belly, salmon, and yellowtail, which all had great flavoring and freshness. Ordered two rolls as well one was the Red Tune roll and Amaebi roll overall size and portions were great not too big. We also ordered the udon noodles with chicken and vegetables, it didn’t have soup but was sautéed with tons of flavorful (extremely hot). For drinks, we got a white wine that was on the dry side and a Japanese gin and tonic, which complemented all of the food together. The owner was such a nice gentleman started off minimal conversation, but after asking for the special Nigiri sushi, the chef and I started talking about football, soccer baseball, which then led to an off menu white fish with with fried ginger and a special sauce. They also serve me wet wasabi, which made it feel like home. The atmosphere the decor the table arrangements were all very nice. Made the dinner with my with my wife so special for her last night in Bari Italy. If you need your sushi craving fix this place won’t let you down.

This was delicious! Not a regular sushi place, but a real culinary treat. And very nice atmosphere and staff. Great value for money too. Can't say anything negative, I was very happy.

Best mojito I have ever had!! This is such a great place to grab a mojito for 7-8 euros. They have a great selection of mojitos (16 to choose from!) I had the passion mojito whilst my husband had the classic mojito and we both absolutely loved it! But I would definitely recommend the passion mojito. The barmen were super friendly and it was great watching them make the mojitos from scratch. I had no idea it takes so much effort and elbow grease! They play really great music creating a fun vibe. There a few seats outside including 6 wooden high chairs with a table. There are also some seats inside but people mostly sat outside as inside could get very busy. The alley is a bit of a tight squeeze, with people frequently coming and going but it wasn’t a bother. We will definitely be back.

Best piña colada mojito I ever had! Great vibe sitting on the nearby steps, it’s the best bar experience we had In Puglia!!! They have a great verity of mojitos, with unique ingredients, just pick up one in ~8 EUR/ drink. 🍹 highly recommended!

I was hoping you try real mojitos but what we got was more like “granizados” bunch of ice all the way to the top with very little alcohol. Not much places to sit and outside was pretty congested by people passing through at all times.

If you're in Polignano a Mare, you should definitely come here for a great vibe. The bartenders know their business 100+ points. I tried three variations of mojitos and all were excellent. In addition to mojitos you can always snag a delicious rum, gin, or maybe something else, there is definitely alcohol for every taste. The freshest mint grows right on the bar, and there are enough mojito options for the most sophisticated tastes. Be nice to the bartenders and they will make a little miracle for you. Highly recommended!

Very cool bar in Poligano a Mare. Barman is friendly and on his game. Good section of drinks and pricing is reasonal for the Old Town. Situated on a narrow passageway. Seating available inside and outside. Very nice atmosphere both inside and outside. Proseco costs €5 a glass an it is a good portion.Well worth the visit. Highly recommended.

Amazing drinks. Barman was a vibe! Energetic and enthusiastic! Great place for a drink to have while exploring.

One of the best mojitos we had in all of Puglia! Great value for money, made with super fresh ingredients. Even though it was really busy, they still made the mojitos with care — and it was totally worth the wait. The non-alcoholic version was just as amazing. Highly recommended!

BEST IN TOWN! GET AN ALMOND BASE WITH THE COCONUT MIX and thank me later. The freshness of the ingredients and the sweetness of the fruits combined with the lime zest is unreal and out of this world. Loved it so much we had to come back a second time. The guys were so patient with us and so friendly!! GET THE ALMOND BASE! Thank you for the warm welcome and we hope we can try this again once more in our life ! ❤️

Absolutely amazing. Paradise for vegans🌱 They have vegan pancake and also many hot drinks - such as chai latte, matcha latte, capuccino etc.all with plant milks. Owner is super nice. Beautiful outside seating and really good prices! Pancake and drink were both very delicious. The pancake was stuffed with a lot of chocolate spread, very generous portion.

AMAZING ARTIGIANALE YOGURT ICE CREAM! Very different serving on usual ones My pick was the best combo ever, the yogurt gelato agricolo and salted caramel story! Make sure you do the right choice:) Love it fair price with a good experience on gelato exploring❤️‍🩹☀️✨

SO GREAT - the options available are all so tempting. I visited this place in 2024 and returned 2025 and I’m really delighted it was as delicious! The Turkish Rose yoghurt option so tasty. It’s such a healthy option and makes for a real energy boost. Coffee also great. And friendly, a great spot to sit too

Excellent choice of ingredients for the ice creams served there. You either choose their predefinied sets or choose your own ingredients from the mentioned ones. Good portions, rich amount of ingredients and staff has no issues communicating in English.

Best ice cream I have had for years. I had the Siciliano with ricotta ice cream we also had the carrott cake and the figs almond and white chocolate. All were very tasty and really different.

A nice small shop serving gelato, juices and some snacks and with a bit of seating inside (2 tables) and out (3-4 tables). A good spot to energize after walking around town. We enjoyed a couple of fresh juices (€5 each) that were delicious. The guys working there were nice but not particularly outgoing so you’ll need to speak up for what you want as they are busy. Menus can be found scattered on the tables or on the left-hand wall next to the door.

The focaccia is simply delicious. There are so many options that it’s hard to choose just one, they all look amazing!

Very good place to stop and get a bite. Traditional foccacia with wide variety of flavours. Prices are per kilo so you could get as much as you want. We tried three types and were impressed. 10/10.😁

You have to get a ticket to order. The foccacia selection was very wide. There were at least 10 different one. We chosed a salmon one and a “normal”. It was the best. In luch time you have to wait 20 minutes so you do not come too hungry.There is not to much place to sit down.

Delicious street food, highly recommend to everyone. Tasty tradional italian meal. Perfect for a picnic on the beach.

Amazing focaccia in Polignano a Mare! Incredible value for this amazing focaccia. So many different options to choose from. Usually extremely busy but definitely worth the queue. It’s a little chaotic inside but that’s because the food is so good.

Delicious fresh focaccia and great value, the best lunch option I have had in Italy so far. 5.50 for focaccia and a drink

The best focacceria in the world! You can order by portion and they weight it, and it's not expensive at all. We ordered one portion of pistaccio mortadella, Potato and prosciutto crudo, and prosciutto crudo stracciatella and nuts. Everything was really delicious and only for 11 euro. We couldn't take a picture because it was too tasty to wait. Highly reccomended

Incredible food, very nice atmosphere and the staff were so nice & attentive. We had 3 courses and a bottle of wine for 70 euro. The pasta was so fresh and the buratta antipasti was unreal. We normally dont get desert, but it was almost a standout!

Recommended by local and we didn't feel any regret. Nice atmosphere, good quality of foods, waiter Antonio (hope i remember correctly) is always attentive. We have tried the seafood platter, blank ink orecchietts with seafood and pork meat rolls with cheese. All were delicious. The orecchietta is the best during in our one week Puglia trip. Price is reasonable too. Don't search anymore, go there!

I really enjoyed my dinner here. We started with burrata which was absolutely tasty. Then we got pasta and meat. The braciola was extremely memorable and delicious.

During our whirlwind tour of Puglia, we stopped in Polignaro al Mare for 3 hours. Sadly we wasted half an hour due to a dodgy baggage store service, and when we started to explore Polinano were hit by....tourists and sun seekers everywhere. The vibrant buzz is not for me (let alone in 35C) heat. As we had just an hour before train to Fasano, and serious doubt about baggage store being open on time, we needed to find lunch near the station. All I can say, what a find! Stating that we were clock watching to catch our train, we were served three delicious dishes (to share( in record time. The pasta with Eggplant was delicious, swordfish pasta too, and stuffed cuttlefish something I have never experienced before. If, like us, you welcome a cool ambience, not crammed with tourists and not in the epicentre of the summer madness...and fancy something different from the norm, we really recommend Casa Orecchietta. For us, it was an absolute delight.

Not the friendliest waiter in Italy, so the atmosphere was quite tense for no reason. He had too many customers to serve, so was always in rush and nervous and rude. Food was mediocre. Would not recommend.

Amazing Pasta - loved the Ragu. Service was not amazing (although they’ll charge you 3 euro for service ) - I sat down and wasn’t given any bread, while everyone around me was. I had to wave someone down to take my order took about 15 mins to be served but only 5-10 mins for food to come out. Absolutely amazing chefs and food! Just not really sure I would go back due to bad service

My wife and I had a fantastic meal at Casa Orecchietta and the service from our waiter Pepe was impeccable. Pepe chose our wine and dessert and what excellent choices they were. Our wine was a half bottle of red called, Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva. For appetisers we had Fave e Cicorie and Cialledda Pugliese. For primi piatti we had Orecchiette a Rag’u and Strascinate. We then finished our meal with a traditional Pugliese dessert, Dolce Casa Orecchietta that was picked by our waiter Pepe with a macchiato coffee and an espresso coffee. This place is a must for beautiful authentic Pugliese food and service.

We treated ourselves to a seafood lunch here and were absolutely delighted! We started with tuna tartare and salmon — both were excellent, but the tuna tartare was truly outstanding. For the main course, we had grilled tuna and crispy fish, which were both delicious and perfectly prepared. We were genuinely impressed by the flavors and presentation. The staff was also very friendly and made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone who loves fresh, high-quality seafood!

Our most enjoyable meal during our 10 days in Puglia. We were lucky to score a weekend table without a reservation. The octopus and gnocchi were excellent and the service, over the top.

Peak quality seafood and really nice attentive service. Oysters are fantastic. It’s not cheap, but food of this freshness and quality never will be. Kudos too, to the hard-working chefs. Salut!

The most incredible food we’ve had in the region!!! You MUST eat here!!!! Definitely coming back at least once more before we leave!!! This restaurant should have a Michelin star or two!! I have no idea why it doesn’t! How do you nominate a restaurant for this??? Do not miss this restaurant!!!!

Food is very fresh and delicious - great combination of ingredients to create these wonderful dishes. Service is excellent with nice recommendations. If not for the fact that it’s a day trip for us, we will be back in this restaurant again!

Cru was much more than we expected. Each plate was arriving like a work of art—visually stunning and perfectly balanced in flavor. Ingredients feel hand-selected at their peak, with creative pairings that surprise without overwhelming. Highly recommend.

What octopus I’ve had in a long time. Can highly recommend Cru without any reservations. Staff are awesome, it’s in a great location and romantically decorated. Must visit. Edit after another visit one year later: it’s still fantastic!!

We visited Massarì Mozzarella Bar while in Polignano a Mare after our local friend from Bari spoke so highly of it. We were excited to check it out and even went out of our way to find it, but unfortunately, it ended up being a huge letdown. The young woman working that day (red hair) was incredibly unwelcoming from the start. As we were discussing what we wanted to order, she made fun of my friend’s Italian, even though she is a local and speaks fluently. Then she dismissed our questions about vegetarian options, even though we could clearly saw meat free options in the display. When we nicely brought it up to confirm, she just stared at us and gave attitude instead of trying to help. There was no effort to be kind, accommodating, or even polite. It really left a bad taste in our mouths and not because of the food. The prices were also on the higher end of the scale. Even though I’m not a vegetarian, it was really disappointing to witness that kind of behavior. This place could have a lot of potential with the right people running it, but based on our experience, we wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

Great place to grab something g to eat while visiting the city. All quality ingredients and all very tasty! Staff is great! So kind and helpful. Special thanks to Simon, great guy! Besides helping me selecting great food we had a very good conversation! Hope to come soon there!

We popped in here just to see what they have and the staff were so kind and helpful. We bought the most amazing mozzarella, olives and they even fetched a product that we needed for a meal we wanted to cook at home from the kitchen. Their prices was also way better than expected, taking into account their prime location.

The first time I went, the male staff was kind and food was cheap. So I brought my friends for a second time, and was so disappointed. There is an extremely rude red haired young lady who first was laughing at our attempt to speak Italian (Ive lived here for years so I can definitely speak it). She had such a terrible attitude , lied and told us there was no vegetarian options. We look around the counter, spotted a sandwich with tomatoes, eggplant , cheese and salad. So we asked… “soo this doesn’t have meat right?” She confirmed very rudely then didn’t even say “oh yeah my mistake we do have vegetarian options” she just stared at us. She clearly did not want us to be customers. She threw the food and toothpicks down on our table later. Then started slamming things around us. Super hostile. Maybe she’s insecure and frustrated with her life, but definitely not an excuse to be such a mean person. We then also realize the counter had olives, cheeses, breads, pasta with tomato, so there was DEF vegetarian options and she lied. Obviously this place does not want business. Maybe best they close because what’s the point. Now it makes sense why it was always so empty. Oh and I think she purposely overpriced us. She made us pay 5 euros for about 10 olives. It just didn’t make sense at all.

Outstanding Restaurant, we walked in when Mary was just pulling the lasagna out of the oven and it was better than any. I have ever eaten. It’s a must try at very reasonable prices.

We didn’t get the chance to order food, but we ended up waiting in line for drinks in over 30 degrees. When we finally reached the counter, we realized that everyone behind us had already paid, because no one explained that the system works differently – if you want to order food, you have to queue separately. We only wanted drinks, but by the time we figured it out, we were already at the cashier. On top of that, the bathroom wasn’t functional (we don’t know why).

The worst food in Puglia in ten days. There is no menu. Lasagna is with ham and cheese and no sugo. They warm the food before serving but it is not even tepid. And they don't want to understand a word english although the while place is full with turists.

Great meat. Amazing wine. Fantastic service. Not cheap though

Very good meat and very good wine. A place to go to!

Enjoyed T bone steak. Staff were ever helpful.

Very very nice place, and very tasty!!!

Very good

Very good quality

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On the day of check-in, we received a notice that the reservation was cancelled, so they would not pay a commission. When you reason with them, they act as if they know nothing. In addition, the toilets in several rooms are outside. When you are in a dilemma on the last day of check-in, they will call you to tell you the room you booked (there is a toilet outside the room you booked. If you need to change rooms, we can help you change to another room with a toilet, but you have to pay the difference). Then they will ask you to contact them within 1 hour after departure. This operation is convenient and allows the reservation to automatically cancel your order, because they point out that your credit card is invalid and automatically cancel your order, explaining to you that this is not their problem, but the operation of the reservation. This is really hateful. This is after I complained about the reservation. When they found out, they immediately refused to let you check in and drove you away. It's not a matter of money. There are serious deceptions. They are all fake. This person is very rude. There are better places to choose in this city. I don't recommend it. You can choose it. I won't leave a star.

B&B Dimora Pascali is a place to be avoided. They are deceitful people who don’t tell the truth, the accommodation is poor, and the whole thing is an underwhelming experience. AVOID - you have been warned.

Please read reviews before booking at this establishment. Per what many other reviews have stated, I most agree that the pictures of this establishment are deceiving. I was under the impression I would have access to the kitchen, that was not true. The kitchen was blocked off. I was under the impression the hotel was located right next to the beach/view of the ocean that we can see via the balcony because that’s how they demonstrated it via listing. That also was not true. I was under this impression because of the pictures that are posted on their website makes it appear to be so. Just to find out the complete opposite. The bathroom is also external , that was not explained prior to booking - none of this was. Everything was explained the day/morning of. As the recent review stated prior this review, the morning of the reservation of my booking was cancelled so this way they do not pay commission. This isn’t a hotel, or airbnb, this is like paying to be a room guest in someone house. There definitely was a huge misrepresentation here & it’s unfortunate. We paid 556$ USD just for two nights & I could’ve stayed else where for more spacious, more privacy & for less money. But once again , this is not about the money, it’s about the deceiving details & misrepresentation so once again - be AWARE.

Headline: Beware of Misrepresentation and Aggressive Proprietor. Do not stay at this bed and breakfast. We had an extremely distressing experience due to misrepresentation and an aggressive proprietor. Please note: This B&B has one en-suite bedroom, a bedroom without a private bathroom, and an owner's bedroom doubling as a kitchen/breakfast room. Upon contacting the B&B, we were offered a special upgrade deal for two double-beds for our family. However, upon arrival, we immediately became suspicious, as the property did not align with what was described during our phone conversation or the images available online. Despite our concerns, the proprietor insisted that we pay upfront before seeing the room. The reality was far from what was promised—a double bed with a single sofa-bed and a 'private' bathroom located down a public hallway, equipped with surveillance cameras. This was not the arrangement we had agreed upon, and we were left utterly disappointed by the false promises made during the booking process. When we expressed our dissatisfaction, the proprietor became aggressively confrontational, shouting at us and even frightening our children. The situation escalated, leading to an assault on me. Feeling unsafe and appalled by this experience, we promptly left the B&B and reported the proprietor to the police for assault and misrepresentation. We caution potential guests to be vigilant and consider alternative accommodations. The lack of integrity and aggressive behavior displayed by the proprietor are deeply concerning and should never be tolerated. We also strongly urge the B&B to take corrective actions to improve their communication, customer service, and transparency in their room offerings to prevent such distressing incidents from happening to others. Please note: Do not trust the 5* reviews. The ratings system is being abused. Look at all the 1* ratings and the aggressive response by the owner (Defamation threats, denial of visitation, claims of not reading the small print, Naming the Lord!).

Very friendly, helpful, and thoughtful hosts. The rooms are immaculately clean and very comfortable. The location is an easy walk to anything you want to see locally. We would stay again.

BEWARE of additional 40€ booking charge!!!Room is ok, but 25m max with toilet and balcony. Fridge is more like a shelf on the wall. Managers hardly speak any English. Would not recommend

Very rude: not welcoming for tourists and not helping the people in Polignano a mar in any way. Don’t go there.

A restaurant with truly warm and attentive service, and an atmosphere that feels a step above the rest. Highly recommend making a reservation! We had the seafood tasting menu and every dish was excellent. The tiramisu was absolutely heavenly. A wonderful dining experience from start to finish

The food was great, reasonably priced and friendly service. Please be sure to make reservation in advance! Everything we ordered were delicious! Especially the grilled baby octopus! Slightly charred, well seasoned and super tender! It was the best we tasted throughout the trip!

Overall food is good. Environment is nice and cozy. Sitting outside is cold but they provide blankets which is very caring. We enjoy the risotto very much despite slightly salty. They will show you the catch of the day before order.

This was the best meal we ate whilst we stayed at Polignano Al Mare. The service was exceptional - specially the waiter with the long hair, he was incredible. Seafood was incredibly fresh, welcome drink was lovely and we wish we could re-eat our meal again and again!

Very fancy place with fresh fish represented before ordering. Nice calm music in the background. Wide wine selection. No waiting line, waiters are very polite and good english speakers. Food was special and really great! Only disadvantage we experienced that we did not order antipasti, they brought some, we haven't touched it, but it was billed anyway.

Has the best seafood pasta since I’ve arrived in puglia. The food is delicious, not expensive and their offer of biscotti and wine is a great way to end the meal. It gets busy so make sure to book! Staff is very friendly and helpful.

La Locanda Porta Picc was a standout. We had the burrata, the tagliolini special with stracciatella, and finished with the best tiramisu I’ve ever had. Everything was fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully done. Tucked away in the old town with a warm, local vibe would go back in a heartbeat.

What can I say? Absolutely amazing! We celebrated our anniversary here and it was the best experience ever! Everything was perfect – from the surprise to the unforgettable night we had. Service, food, view and atmosphere were all beyond excellent: 5++++++ stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The staff was incredibly kind, the food was delicious and the setting was simply stunning. Highly recommend for any special occasion – or even just a night to remember! PS: Make sure to book your evening in advance! This is a place that’s truly worth it – 100%! We’ll definitely be coming back next time!

The view was out of this world. Truly special atmosphere and the service is very warm and welcoming. The drinks and starters were great but I regret my choice for the main course. I got the mixed seafood fry and it was NOT good. It looked and tasted like one of those tv dinners you might have as a child.

Fantastic food, warm and friendly service, and a truly personal touch. Every dish was delicious, and the team made us feel so welcome throughout. The biggest surprise was a thoughtful gift from the owner at the end — such a memorable and heartfelt gesture.

We stumbled upon this gem by pure chance, without a reservation, and what a spectacular find it turned out to be. From the moment we arrived, the warm hospitality set the tone for an unforgettable evening. The hostess greeted us with genuine charm and promptly secured us a table upstairs; boasting breathtaking views over the whitewashed town and the dazzling Adriatic. The team here deserves special mention: Alessandro, Angelica, Teresa, and even the owner Roberto made us feel not like guests, but like old friends returning home. The atmosphere is elegant yet effortlessly friendly, striking that rare balance of sophistication and heartfelt warmth. Now, let’s talk about the food. We began with the grilled octopus, cooked to absolute perfection; tender with just the right touch of char, delivering a pristine taste of the sea. But it was the second course that truly stole the show: a remarkable tuna, crusted with crispy fried bread, served atop a bed of earthy mushrooms and bathed in a luscious creamy sauce. Artful dots of different flavored sauces danced around the plate, each bite an exploration of texture and taste. We paired this masterpiece with a local white wine; dry and bright, with a subtle nod to vinho verde which complemented the tuna exquisitely. As we dined, the retractable roof opened, allowing the gentle sea breeze to drift in, adding yet another layer to the sensory experience. Not too humid, not too cool;just perfect! Terrazze Monachile isn’t just a meal, it’s a memory. An evening here captures the very soul of Puglia: warm people, extraordinary food, and the magic of the Adriatic always within view. I can’t recommend it enough. Grazie mille Roberto e a tutti !

We had an incredible Italian dinner. The staff was extremely professional, friendly and warm. The setting is wonderful that includes beautiful views of the ocean. The interior is classic upscale Italian with a flare of 60’s retro. Food was refreshing and elegant.

Beware of this tourist trap. While it says on the menu that they “kindly request you order 2 mains per adult” it’s more like they force you to order 2 mains. The mains are tasty but not a main size by any means and the price is not worth the quality. Octopus was overcooked, and price comparison to a beautiful one I had the previous night was half the price! To add to the experience the wait staff linger and stare, it’s uncomfortable. They brought a birthday cake to the table that was lovely but not requested. It was a tirimasu no bigger than a cupcake and when bill was received they added the bday cake onto the bill for 18 euros. I wish I could give negative stars for this review but unfortunately that’s not an option

Such a lovely meal at Terrazze Monachile! The host and server were wonderfully kind and attentive. Our server, Gianni or Giovanni (sorry I don't remember!) was so helpful with our menu selections. The food was fantastic, and even the bread service was special. And of course the atmosphere was just perfect - such a stunning spot!

Nice location, only for food though, coffee was not served at a table outside (while the whole restaurant was empty)

Very pleasant surprise. My wife and I were staying in Polignano a Mare. And happened to be staying right near this place. So we wandered in and quickly realized this was a local hangout. I think we were the only tourists in the whole place and it was packed!. We were quickly greeted by my newest best friend, The Manager Fisher Wanduragala, he is the greatest Manager I have met in a long time and I've worked with some of the best in my 30 plus years as an executive chef .he runs the restaurant like clockwork and everyone on the staff is wonderful and professional. The food is amazing, with a great variety of fresh seafood and great recommendations from the waiters. The sea urchin is one of my favorites as well as the octopus with mint, the grilled octopus, clams, the black pepper muscles and the pastas are amazing I've only never tried their pizzas I think but I'm sure they are wonderful as well. As I said I can't recommend them enough, right on the beach get a table outside on their patio with the fresh beach breeze on your face with a local white wine and enjoy. Every time I go to the area I stop here first on my way in, in between and on my way out, say hi to Fisher for me !

They have a spacious parking with guard who's very kind and helpful. The food was amazing. All the sea food was very fresh and delicious. Above all, all the staff were really professional and very kind. It was like 5 star hotel service!!

Nice, large restaurant. We had the seafood salad and fried seafood which were good.

If you are looking for a local restaurant in Polignano, approved by local people, this is a little gem close the touristic old village. During my travels I enjoyed dinners in this restaurant. Fresh fish, welcoming staff, the service was very professional. The location is fantastic, practically my table on the terrace, very close the sea. Quality food and traditional recipes from Apulia region. If you are looking for a non-touristic restaurant in this area, this must be the place! Suggested.

Food was not good and the place was empty. Maybe ok for lunch during the summer. But for dinner in april it was a nightmare

Great food, great service, great views! Parking in front of restaurant.

A lovely visit to this restaurant by the sea. Excellent food and service. Plus the dessert...Torta di San Vito was fantastic.

Top quality food and service

A conspicuous little restaurant with excellent fresh seafood, the chief prepares the food well and is tasty and delicious . The service is good & quick. But I thought it strange that there was a big man in black just standing around not doing anything but watching the diners ! Maybe he was security ? 😂

They were very busy, we had to come back an hour later to get a table. The food took quite a while to get served but overall it was very nice. Had the grilled sea bass which was simple and fresh (but wish they scaled the fish) and my husband had octopus pasta which was good, but needed extra seasoning. Would come back again to try more of the menu!

Whenever we visit Polignano, we always enjoy a seafood lunch here at Il Pescato. It is best to make a reservation as they only have a few tables. The fresh seafood is excellent and always prepared to perfection. Sometimes we go several times during our stay in Puglia.

Very tasty. I recommend. During the lunch time, you will have to wait for a free table.

This place was recommended to me. I was interested in oysters as starters but when asked what kind, the lady who took the order and the owner (?) Didn't know. That was a bad sign. Seems there are more options for 2 persons dining and some frozen seafood on menu. I got the sea bream grilled - was delicious and, fresh, could have used a bit more salt but my fault for not asking. You'll have to do your own deboning. I also got plate of grilled zucchini, tasty but nothing extraordinary. Half liter house wine - quite nice. I didn't want dessert but wanted coffee after finishing my wine and bc i didn't want dessert, they brought the bill (there was some people waiting to be seated). When they brought the bill, i explained i was waiting for coffee so they brought it. Felt very rushed to push me out of the door to accomodate never table. Last night i was at Grappolo d'oro in Rome and there was a crowd waiting for tables but the staff never said a word to us...in fact, we had to ask them to bring our bill (swamped!). We never felt rushed to eat our dessert or finish the coffee etc...

I chose this restaurant to have a lunch with my family (2 adults and 2 kids). We were not very hungry, that is why we decided to order one dish per person, unfortunately during taking an order a waitress informed us that we have to order at least 2 dishes per person including children. We were a little bit shocked, because I can not imagine that my kids (9 and 13 years old) are able to eat 2 dishes. We had to leave the restaurant even considering the fact that the restaurant was half empty! Sorry I do not get that.

Fresh sea food and fish, nice house wine, lovely comfortable spot to enjoy it all. Better to arrive before 2pm for lunch if you don't have a reservation.

Leo’s Braci is an excellent choice in the area. Their appetizers, such as the carpaccio and eggplant, are delightful. The service is top-notch, and although the outdoor seating is a bit far from the water, it is still very relaxing. The main courses are good, but not extraordinary. They offer a wide variety of options at incredible prices! This restaurant is a must-visit while you’re in town!

Leo’s Braci is simply amazing! We’ve been here 4–5 times already, and every single visit has been a pleasure. The food is always top quality — especially the Black Angus meat and their delicious meatballs. One of the highlights is their unique way of cooking meat on a hot stone right at your table — it’s fun, interactive, and makes the experience even more special. The atmosphere is cool, relaxed, and welcoming. Definitely one of our favorite restaurants — highly recommend! 💖

A fantastic experience, highlighting high-quality ingredients and strong execution. • Carpaccio (Starter): A delicious, if somewhat expensive, dish. The thinly sliced meat was of excellent quality. • T-Bone Steak / Ribeye (Secondi): Superb. My father and I split this massive piece, which was cooked to perfection and incredibly flavorful. We'd happily devour such a cut every day. The side portions were good, but a more generous selection of vegetables would have been appreciated alongside the potatoes. • Pasta all'Assassina (Primi): Excellent. This unique, burnt pasta dish with its flavorful sauce and creamy topping was a delight and definitely worth ordering again. • Special Pasta (Primi): My sister's pasta (Paccheri with the sauce and pesto) was good and competently prepared, although it was overshadowed by the brilliance of the other main courses. Conclusion: Go for the high-quality steak and stay for the excellent, creative primi. This establishment delivers for me amemorable, high-end meal.

If you like meat look no further. Steak was a fantastic experience. It arrives crispy on the outside and pink inside, served on a hot cast iron board, so you can cook it just a little bit more if you prefer. It was also nice to discover decomposed cannoli which turned out to be a Sicilian dessert.

Disappointed by the lack of transparency. We visited this restaurant expecting a high-quality meat experience—and while the meat was indeed good, the overall experience was soured by a serious issue with pricing transparency. The menu listed meat prices per hectogram, but we were not clearly informed, and we were led by the waiter’s suggestions without any indication of weight or cost. As a result, we were shocked when the bill arrived—it was, in our opinion, not justified by what we received. We left feeling misled and disappointed. For a place of this caliber, clear and honest communication with customers is a basic expectation. Unfortunately, this lack of transparency ruined what could have been an enjoyable evening.

I have eaten at Leo’s twice this summer. The foods is excellent and even better is locally sourced, zero kilometre and ethically farmed. You can taste the quality. Leo himself couldn’t be nicer or more welcoming - I even consider him a friend after such a short time and as I am becoming a local, will bring all my guests here. Can’t recommend more highly.

Outstanding food. Great service from Phillip. Helped with suggestions and really welcoming. Recommend the meatballs- best ever had! And the black t bone. Have had steaks in Ibiza and Brazil and London. And this is hands down the best!

Nice location by the city wall , good ambience and just off the main drag some quiet and more relaxed vibe then the loud and slightly Chaotic vibe in the central area. Service pleasant and laidback, food was good and enjoyable esp the octopus with potatoes, pasta was good but just missing that extra something

We came here tonight to celebrate my wife’s birthday and had such a wonderful experience. The food was very good, the setting absolutely beautiful, and the service outstanding. A special thank you to Gino, our waiter, who went above and beyond to make the evening truly memorable and even taught us some Italian along the way. Highly recommend!

Lovely Location, delicious food, friendly service This lovely Restaurant is inside the wall, just after the gate. It is located slightly out from the caos of tourist. Does not have the Amazing view of the balcony but have the most delicious and authentic Puglia food. I was there for lunch, enjoying 2 first course - orecchiette con le cime di rapa - riso, patate e cozze Just delicious. Creamy, fresh, tasty. The lovely host helped me to select the right local wine... The combination was just superb 👌

We came to the restaurant for a glass of wine and to make a reservation for the following evening. The waiter who served us, an older gentleman, rolled his eyes because we weren't ordering food. He had to ask his manager if we could stay just for a drink. When the manager said yes, the waiter served our drinks with great reluctance. The whole time, we were made to feel like second-class citizens. I asked the waiter for the bill twice, but he didn't hear us (or he ignored us). We finally got the bill, and the gentleman didn't even look at us when he handed it to us. It was a pathetic display. I don't recommend this place. Edit: After leaving a review, the waiter I wrote about found me on social media, messaged me saying "I'm a bad person" and commented on my photos! Insane!

Fabulous, super cute restaurant in the old town. Fresh delicious food beautifully prepared and presented and generous portions. Very affordable wine list...we were recommended one of the cheaper wines and it was great. Exceptional value all round, especially considering its location. Highly recommended.

lovely location at the Old town, place with quite good food. The waiter had a sullen face and not a smile. Spaghetti with seafood was tasty but slightly too salty, small portion. Well done cod fish with vegetables. Very fresh ingredients.

+ terrace and the spot is nice/romantic + the young staff is very nice - food is not so great (bread is tasteless, orecchiette with cime was overcooked and too salty somehow tasteless) - Tuna sesame was over cooked and too salty. - gnocchi vongole was not fresh It’s more a tourist place than proper Italian place. If you’re looking for a cute spot yes it’s nice indeed but if you’re looking for real Italian food - not really.

Goog food, generous plates, large space and free parking. Overall... above expectation!

Stopped by here on a whim to get some lunch and escape the summer heat. It turned out to be the best food we’ve had in Italy! All of the dishes we tried - pasta, sea bream, and grilled vegetables - were incredibly fresh and delicious. The service was also great! Highly recommend!

It was by far the best restaurant we went in Puglia. Very friendly atmosphere, the staff is incredibly friendly ( hopefully you will be served by Angela, a real angel of a person and a great host, that's speaks perfect Portuguese! The food was amazing. We had the Paccheri al Ragù di Polpo (12€), but Angela was nice enough to swap Polpo (octopus) for shrimp... and the Tagliata de Tonno (14€), which was literally a the biggest fresh tuna steak I've ever seen and the tastiest, both delicious and fresh! The rosato wine was so good, we asked for a second bottle. (5€ for 500ml). The prices were surprisingly cheap, the food surprisingly amazing in flavor and size, and the staff surprisingly lovely, which made a night to remember! I can not recommend enough!

The food was incredible would highly recommend! We glad we ate here instead of the city. Ended up coming back here the next day it was that good Franseco gave us great service & the young boys were also very friendly helping us in English.

Great local restaurants, fair prices and stunning seafood! Outside of the touristic area and they speak good english. Absolutely recommend it if you're around

We feel in love with this place ❤️The food was amazing and the staff was amazing 🤩

I had the best pork fillet here, I think in all of Italy. It was really tasty, soft.. unbelievable good. Sword fish (boneless) was also good Highly recommend this restaurant. Where locals are coming to eat, it is not an expensive tourist trap.

Beautiful view, delicious food. But very long waiting time. We received the order two hours after arrival, and the bottle of wine 45 minutes after ordering it

Amazing experience! The food was wonderful. To start we had the oysters which were so fresh. The seafood soup was filled with seafood it was almost like a main size. Pasta was perfect. The service and views are wonderful. Well done and thanks.

My basic expectations for restaurant that charges 50 plus Euros a person is 1) a maitre 'd that's polite and accepts that he got the order wrong rather than trying to blame you or the kitchen. 2) They actually pour the expensive bottle of wine that you ordered and 3) that the equipment in the bathroom works. Sorry the food was also so so but then you kind of know that going in that they're just charging you for the views and not the food.

Come to this restaurant for the atmosphere and view, not for the food or service. It is very expensive for what you get.

Lovely location and staff! We really enjoyed the appetizers (prawns and oysters) and I loved my pasta (cheese and pepper). Interestingly they had oysters from Portugal, Ireland and France! I got two of each to try the difference - they were all nice but I do love French oysters most! My husband's pasta was a little bland (a tomato one with capers).

Great food and awesome view! Price of wine is incredibly good for the selection of local ones. One thing I’d recommend is to improve the service, some of the staff are not very happy at work, which made the experience a bit less pleasant. But the food and the view compensated that.

Great location, stunning views, great variety of food and excellent quality. Pleasant and attentive service. Staff very professional, friendly and helpful😊 Recommended to anyone in the Polignano area.

They sat us fairly quickly (10 minute wait), but the service once seated is slow and sporadic. It took almost 20 minutes to check in on us and offer drinks or bread. Once we placed the order, it took another 20+ minutes to get the food... BUT then you taste the food and forget the wait. It was very flavorful and delicious. The macaroni with sausage was great. The lobster fettuccine was delicious. The fish was most mid, but even that was good. Overall, go for the food and ambiance, not the service 😉

Nice food but a bit expensive for what's on offer. Tried lunch and dinner here, as it's in the main piazza and the view and atmosphere are great. On both occasions I enjoyed the food, but there wasn't anything special about it. The service was okay, although often the staff seemed grumpy with people coming in. Price wise I think the dishes are about €2 more than they are worth and a €3 copperto is excessive. Honestly it's okay but if you can get in at three restaurant opposite then go there it's much better

What an excellent find in Polignano a Mare. NUERO is a lovely restaurant offering lovely seafood. Ambience and service were excellent. We will visit again soon.

Not amazing. I had tuna for main course and it was covered in mustard-sauce. It said green pepper on the menue, but the sauce tasted nothing but mustard. It would have been perfect on a hot dog, but not on a tuna fillet. I talked about this to the staff, but they just said it was green pepper and a touch of mustard.

We had a fantastic meal on a very windy night. The staff were incredible and could not do enough for us...including blankets if required. The food was first class, I opted for the baked rice with mussels and potatoes...outstanding and my wife opted for the steak...this truly was melt in the mouth! Thank you

We had an espresso for €2 a cappuccino for €3, they also added €3 for service. What a shame. It make sense they have such a low point rate on the reviews

The coperto is 3€ per person. The pizza we ordered was good and the fish with vegetables was 10/10. You have to pay at the counter, at the end and you can pay both with cash or card. Even though the restaurant wasn't full and there were a lot of waiters, we feelt kind of ignored because we asked twice for another empty plate and for a menu. EDIT: just remembered they charged us 2.5€ for TAP WATER! Did not expect that.(also removed 1 star from the review)

Best restaurant in Polignano a mare I recommand the antipasti of the house, great variety , fresh products !!

I have to respond to your reply. There were 35 of us there and everyone had reservations about the quality of the food on offer! Considering previous reviews from other clients, the quality of the food was poor. The fish was greasy and without any taste. Given the way you responded to all the criticisms, I didn't even hope you had any self-reflection. By the way, I saw the behavior of you and our delegate, and I do not think she behaved inappropriately. We had dinner here. First course of pasta and seafood, absolutely average in terms of taste and portion size. The second course of fish, when it was a completely badly prepared fish and mainly a different species. A piece of fish placed on pieces of green salad. The fish was not salted and horribly fatty. The third course was absolutely melted sorbet. If I forget how we were placed in a place where we had no space around us. We had agreed in advance to reserve 35 places. I can't recommend the restaurant, you can get better food at a stall on the street!

Best tuna that I have ever had, beautiful location and super nice service. On point ☝️

Grilled fish was raw. Undercooked. Service was OK. Everything is super overpriced! Interior is romantic. Very good ambient music, deep sound. Portions are big but taste is 3 of 5. Balcony coperta 10 euros. This place is good for ordering appetizers and wine only. We paid 140 euros for two persons and we've been unsatisfied

Beautiful location overlooking the cliff of Pogliano and the sea, lovely place to see the sunset while dinning. The food was delicious and beautifully presented on the plates, however I had to remove 2 stars because the service, that's part of the dinning experience, was terrible! A young inexperienced kid that served us did a lousy job, placing plate on too of a cutlery, banging stuff when placed on our table, forgetting our drink, putting bread baskets on some tables but not others (we had to request bread, then olive oil)...

Very good sea food, nice view from the balcony. We needed a reservation to find a table. Prices are in line with the view and location near the sea. The dinner was perfect, good food, good wine and nice waiters. Thank you!

Undoubtedly the best! Try the 35€ degustazione menu, you can enjoy from raw and cooked seafood platter as appetizers, to orecchiette with gambero and pistachio cream, fried fish, and finally homemade cake for dessert. The service is also impeccable. Having seafood by the window while watching the beautiful sea scenery is the best experience during this Puglia trip.

Amazing food. Just book and enjoy.

This is a lovely place offering great food and wines. We went on Saturday night without booking and found the owner in his kitchen busy preparing the porcini. He told us we were good and asked to come back 30 minutes later. Upon our return, the wait staff showed is to our table and explained in perfect English how we should order from the QR menu. The place filled up quickly with local families and the atmosphere was really nice. Slight minus: we asked the steaks to cooked medium rare but they were rather done. All in all a highly recommendable restaurant with good, honest food and very reasonable prices.

Great food but a bit awkward to walk in the dining area through the kitchen and office of the manager.

Very family friendly restaurant, and it seems popular with locals. Many people coming in greeted chefs, like all are the one family members. Food is authentic, made at house, and atmosphere warm and friendly. Kids from different tables went to play ball outside with each other. So, adults were lingering enjoind food.

Very good food and very tasty ! Excellent wine, perfectly cooked medium rare steak ! Unfortunately, service way too slow and way too long..

Perfect! Delicious and not expensive

Good food. Not great, but good enough. Someone must inform them, that a "thank you" when tipping is an indicator of good manners, so don't bother to tip here. They are not going to appreciate it.

We found this restaurant to be very welcoming, and the staff was very friendly and always available! We had the seafood mix, and we thought it was excellent, all at a reasonable price. A great point is that for people with celiac disease, there are plenty of options available 👌🏽

We came here for dinner and had natural wine, which was truly excellent. The pasta portions were a bit small, and we had to wait longer for service, but overall, the space is beautiful with a lovely terrace.

The food was unbelievable, pasta carbonara with cranky tuna and the sea food mix grilled. From my point of view was the best food in the last few months. For the wine I recommend the one from the picture.

Steak was terrible. We ordered medium and got well done. Bread was crunchy and old. The Potato chips were the only good thing. But still overpriced. Staff was not really friendly. We had to wait to be seated although there were free tables to sit. The plankets we got (because it was a windy day) were used and full of hair. So absolutely no recommendation. No idea how this got so much good posts on google Maps.

Food was amazing, but the waiters were ignoring us for a long time. Prices were very fair. It was very busy, we had to wait for a table a long time.

Excellent value for money. Food was innovative and fresh yet full of traditional flavour. Best wine I had in years, went back to buy two more bottles. Friendly and lovely staff.

Great wee find with great food quality and choice - the special of the day pasta was phenomenal. Food presentation also 1st class as was the service considering how busy it is. Would suggest booking as we saw a number of people being turned away or told to come back 60mins later.

We didn’t know what to expect, as we were driving from Bari airport to Lecce. But this is just such a wonderful place. Outside seating, the more than amazing service and outstanding food, you should not want to miss. The seafood is fresh and so is the pasta. We really enjoyed it and hope we will come back someday.

Outstanding place for seafood! Come here for a special meal in two or bigger groups, don't miss out on the regional specialty of raw seafood. Attentive and friendly service. Upscale prices.

If you're looking for a nice fish dinner, this is a great suggestion. The food is both fresh and well-cooked! The staff has been very polite and professional. There were a little bit of mosquitoes, but it's normal when you're outside. Sadly, there are still individuals who smoke in outdoor restaurants, but the reason is not based on the facility.

Amazing place for seafood and high-quality food in general. Good ingredients like pasta from Khorosan wheat. Great assortment of fresh fish and seafood. Organic wines. Worth the price 100%. It's not just an average seafood restaurant, good food can't be cheap.

Service is very good. But food for me is average, nothing amazed me.

Perfect garden ambiance. Super service with a twist. Lobster and muschels are stiil a life and swim before you eat them. Great selection of fresh catched Fish of the day. Reservation is needed. Parking possibility for free.It is several km’s out-side of town so a car is needed to get therd and have this great experience

Too expensive for what you get , portions are quite small I asked some vegetables like on the menu but they were not available

We had a wonderful lunch — tagliolini ai frutti di mare, perfectly cooked pasta and seafood, followed by a shared frittura that was incredibly fresh, tender, and delicious. All paired with a crisp white wine and a view to die for. Consigliatissimo! While we were there, several tourists were politely turned away — and rightly so. A note for visitors: TOURISTS, PLEASE TAKE NOTE: 1. At any respectable restaurant in Puglia, dress appropriately. Smart casual, dress modestly, no swimwear or flip flops — if it’s too hot, stay at the beach. 2. It’s a restaurant, not a café. Don’t expect to sit down just for dessert, drinks or coffee — that’s what bars are for. 3. Use cutlery. Yes, even for seafood. This isn’t a picnic - respect the local etiquette. 4. Respect the kitchen and its schedule. Lunch is from 12:30 to 2:00pm, dinner from 8:00 to 9:30pm. If you’re allowed to sit outside of these hours, treat it as a massive courtesy — especially at dinner. 5. Ideally, book your table in advance to avoid disappointment. Disclaimer: This review and the opinions expressed are entirely personal and written by someone with no affiliation to the restaurant or its staff.

Great place(seaview!!!!), great food - we ate grilled whole fish and oysters and seafood pasta - all was fantastic!!!!!!!! The dessert Semifredo was also super tasty!!!!!😋 Have been 2 times in 1 week here, once for a lunch a d once for a dinner 🥰 Saved it in my „favourites“ and recommend with whole heart!!!

One of the best restaurants that I have ever been in my life! I would give 10 stars out of 5!! 🤩🥰The view was amazing! Our waiter Dario was very charming, handsome, attentive, friendly and efficient! He didn’t rush us even though it was closing time and we haven’t finished our meal. He also took our orders for the desserts and coffee! We were given olive and bread before the main courses. The local olives tasted nice and intensive The orecchiette with shrimps, tomatoes and grated regional cheese was so fresh and delicious. The prices here are a lot cheaper than what you can get in the old town. I cannot believe the bad reviews. We had a wonderful meal and experience here. It’s just too cheap for what you were offered! Thank you so much to all the staffs here, essentially thanks to Dario! Our best dinning experience in Polignano al Mare! ❤️

After coming to this restaurant for my birthday every year this will be my last. I booked a table 3days before and requested a table outside near the front. They advised they have a party on that day. When we arrived we were greeted very rudely and I asked for the table which was empty he insisted the people reserved this table 4 days before me ! How would a waiter know that! He put us up the back and the entire time we were there table closer to the front remained empty even when we left. Pasta was raw and the two prawns had no meat. The wine a few splashes in a glass pathetic. Very disappointing and the rudeness of the staff. What a way to spend your birthday. Never again will I visit this restaurant! So many better ones. The view yes it’s lovely but kindness goes further…….ciao ciao

Horrible service. Stay away LE to the response: You are far off buddy. My wife and our friends (5 people) seated at your restaurant, ordered appetizers, main course and drinks. After their order was already delivered, I joined as well, entered the venue, responded to the waiter's greeting and took a seat at the table, because it was right in front of me. I was waiting for them to finish the food and wanted to have a drink meanwhile. After I told the waiter that I don't want to eat, he told me that I am not allowed to stay. He never asked if I would like a drink. I asked again, if I need to leave and he confirmed saying that this is the policy. So let me translate that from a customer point of view. At a table of 5 with a $150 order, you told me that I am not allowed to seat with MY WIFE and my friends for 10 minutes until they would have finished their lunch, and happily enjoying a drink, if you would have asked politley. Instead you told me I have to leave. Your waiter snapped, not me. That's not just poor customer service, that is just rude rude rude. Never happened to me anywhere in this world. Of course you received negative reviews from all of us. Find a different bussiness to do, that does not involve customer service.

The service was very unprofessional. I ordered a spaghetti with clams (vongole) and only got 3 on top of the spaghetti. When asking about it they dismissed it and said that’s how it’s served. The price is a bit steep for getting 3 small clams. I would not recommend this place, there are way better restaurants around. The setting by the sea is cute but this is a pure tourist trap I would avoid.

The grilled octopus tasted burnt. The seafood pasta was alright but only 2pieces of prawn was in it, the pasta and the sauce was delicious.. the service was not the best, … location is nice but depends on where do you get a table. Needs to be booked in advance. The appetizer looked and tasted nice, it was the tuna tartare.

In September, my husband and I dined at this charming restaurant set amidst an orange grove. We tried the scampi risotto with orange, the catch of the day, and lemon sorbet. While the setting is lovely, the food and service were okay. A decent choice if you’re local, but not worth a special trip.

Villa degli Aranci is a beautiful place, no doubt about it. However, our experience was quite disappointing due to the poor service. We were seated in an isolated corner of the dining room, right next to a baby stroller and a storage area where they keep seat cushions and children’s toys. It felt like we were placed in a forgotten corner. Halfway through our meal, a waiter placed a service table just inches away from ours to transport dishes — it felt intrusive and careless. After finishing our main course, we waited for 15 minutes with no staff in sight. Eventually, I had to get up and ask the manager to send someone over so we could order dessert. The food was good, and the setting is lovely, but the service was truly lacking. Sadly, we left with a negative impression despite the pote

The best place to eat in Poligano, cheaper than most places in the city and very quiet and nice ambience with the orange trees. The waiter was recommending a great wine that was going perfectly with both our dishes.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Villa Degli Aranci, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. The prices were incredibly reasonable, making it easy to indulge in a variety of delicious offerings. What I loved most was the emphasis on sharable dishes, which encouraged us to try an assortment of flavors. Ranging from exquisite antipasti to delightful small plates, there was something for everyone to enjoy. We found ourselves sampling different bites, making it a fun and interactive dining experience. However, the standout of the evening was undoubtedly their pizza. Each slice was a perfect blend of crispy crust, fresh toppings, and mouthwatering flavors. It truly stole the show! The outdoor area added to the ambiance, offering a lovely atmosphere to enjoy our meal al fresco. The service was impeccable throughout the night; the staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and eager to ensure we had a memorable dining experience. All in all, Villa Degli Aranci is a hidden gem that I can’t recommend highly enough!

The restaurant is located 3 minutes from the tourist area, it is elegant and with prompt service. We ate pizza, cuttlefish & octopus and spaghetti. 4 people, 98 euros with a beer and 2 bottles of water. Cover 3 euros per person.

A true hidden gem- best meal I’ve had in Puglia. The service by Antonella was absolutely top-tier. Will visit this town again just for this experience

Our wine and the starters were served very promptly. The octopus salad and the beetroot marinated salmon were both excellent. The main course of scampi and prawn risotto was not so great. My wife had almost no prawns in her portion and I had no scampi. When the waitress asked if everything had been good we said we gave the honest feedback.We got no apology but a few minutes later they brought my wife another portion. This one crammed full of prawns and scampi but she didn’t want to eat any more by then. We were then made to wait so long for the bill that I gave up and went to the desk to pay. It was a shame that the meal ended like that.

The food was very tasty and looked very fine, but the portions are super small for the price you pay. They charge 3€ for the service per person but for this price you do not get anything, such as olives/bread/olive oil/taralli like in all other restaurants in Puglia. Also the waiters do not want to speak english at all, not even a single word. That bothered me the most that they charge for the service but actually the service is not worth it since you really have to struggle to communicate… But the view and the ambient is nice :)

I was extremely disappointed with my experience at Ristorante La Colonna. The lack of a welcoming atmosphere was evident from the moment we stepped in. To make matters worse, the waiting time was absolutely horrendous - we endured a whole hour before our dishes finally made their lackluster appearance. As if the delay wasn't bad enough, the presentation of the food was equally appalling. Instead of placing our plates in front of us like any decent restaurant would, they simply left them haphazardly next to us. I even had to serve the drinks myself. Not even the wine glasses matched. It was a clear reflection of their disregard for even basic dining etiquette. And don't even get me started on the quality of the food. The meat in particular was dry, chewy, and tasted as if it had been reheated multiple times. It was an insult to my taste buds and an affront to anyone with even a modicum of culinary standards. There was absolutely no effort made to check on the progress of our meal. It was as if they couldn't care less about whether we were enjoying our dining experience or not. The most infuriating part of it all is the stark mismatch between the price they charged and the abysmal quality of both the food and the service. This place is a prime example of false advertising and a blatant attempt to rip off unsuspecting customers. In conclusion, I would strongly advise anyone against wasting their time and money at Ristorante La Colonna. The complete lack of hospitality, the excruciating waiting time, the amateurish food presentation, the abysmal quality of the dishes, and the non-existent service make it abundantly clear that this is not a place worth recommending to anyone who values a decent dining experience.

Food was ok. Staff were not great, quite disinterested and not really welcoming or happy to be there. Not sure why they would not really want guests to visit their restaurant and spend money. The female toilet was out of order and they said sorry to my wife but did not provide any other solution until we asked if we can use the male toilet! Surely basic facilities like a toilet should be fixed ? Would not return as they only thing good about it was the view.

Beautiful location. We had an assorted seafood appetizer with octopus, zucchini blossoms, shrimp, calamari, anchovies and raw salmon which were all perfectly done. My main course of grilled fish was good but did not have that the taste of being grilled. And yes, the staff was perfectly and appropriately attentive.

My trip to Ristorante La Colonna turned out to be a total debacle. I had anticipated a delightful lunch with my partner, but those hopes were crushed. The absence of a warm ambiance was palpable right from the moment we stepped in. Enduring an agonising hour of waiting was a nightmare, during which our dishes finally emerged. To compound the situation, the food's arrangement was laughable – instead of putting the plates in front of us, they thoughtlessly placed them beside us. The meat my partner opted for was a catastrophe – parched, tough, and seemingly reheated numerous times. This culinary calamity was an affront to our palates, leaving us bewildered at the existence of such a place. What aggravated matters further was the total lack of initiative to monitor the progress of our meal. It seemed as though they had no concern for whether we were having a satisfactory experience. The only consolation was the pleasing view of the sea, although this couldn't be credited to them. In summary, Ristorante La Colonna delivered the most dreadful dining encounter I've ever undergone. Starting from the nonexistent reception to the torturous wait, thoughtless food presentation, appalling meat quality, and complete indifference towards our contentment, this establishment falls egregiously short of reasonable expectations. I unequivocally discourage anyone from considering this place.

Good food. Not huge portions. Shame that the lock on the ladies' toilet is still not fixed. Take a friend to guard the door!

Great food with a fantastic view. We had Crudo di Mare and Pasta with Lobster. Absolutely delicious!

Right out over the ocean, very casual and rustic but so beautiful. Food was delicious and fresh. Carmelized tomatoes made me want to weep with joy! Tiny clams were so yummy and I don't usually like clams. The fish stew was still boiling when they served it.

Service and the food were excellent. It's much better than touristic places around. The prices are honest as well! Thank you so much. Our server, who was a lady with glasses, was great at her job. Would definitely recommend it to everyone. We ate a lot and spent less compared to other places.

I am not sure why this restaurant does not have 5 star reviews all around, but perhaps some people had different experiences than we did. We searched all over Polignano a Mare, finding every restaurant full on a rainy October evening. The Cuccundeo had a table for three and we were more than pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was perfect: refined, yet relaxed, with calm music and impeccably friendly and informed service. We ordered the superb "delizie di casa' antipasto which we shared between three people. One of our company had a lovely tagliata, and two of us shared a zuppa di mare, which was incredibly good, and very generous. I lived in Italy for many years and have travelled all over so my very positive review is not an uninformed opinion. I am not bowled over by my first meal in Italy, in other words. It was an evening not only saved, but elevated, and the prices were very good. I will also attest to the Primitivo wine that we were served. Local and top notch. Complimenti!

Great pizza, central location – with room for service improvement We had two really good pizzas at Il Cuccundeo – well made, tasty, and definitely worth the visit. The location is perfect, right in the heart of Polignano, and the prices are fair for the quality. That said, the service could be improved. At times, 2–3 staff members were chatting among themselves while we were trying to order, which made us feel a bit overlooked. Also, it was quite windy outside, and it would’ve helped if they had secured the tablecloths, as they kept blowing up while we were eating. All in all, we’d still recommend the place – just with a small suggestion for the staff to pay a bit more attention to guests during service

Tasty, cheap pizza, Tubettini pasta not bad, but it looks pretty small. Really good white wine. The only problem was with staff. We took our seat, waitress gave us menu. Then we had to wait about 20-30 minutes to order something.

In the tourist chaos of Polignano’s crazy prices, the happy island of quality/price. Fresh and fragrant seafood, crispy fried dishes, and first courses you’ll dream about for days. And then… a seafood tasting menu for €30?! YES PLEASE! A must-stop on our holidays in Puglia!

Family meal. Nice quiet, little Off beaten track. Food was v decent. Service very nice. Wine choice perfect. Very good value for the his town. Would recommend.

The seafood salad as well as the sea food pasta were inedible. It's like the place unfroze the sea food mix and put it on a plate forgetting the salt, pepper, lemon or... well, pretty much everything. The mussels were super fresh but extremely salty. Absolutely friendly and a accommodating staff but the cooks should be fired :ł

Great food, fresh ingredients, helpful wait staff, but do not order desserts. They are not their speciality. We ordered two bruschetta, local mussels, pasta with truffles and mushrooms, pasta with speck and mushrooms, and tuna steaks. FANTASTIC.

Amazing food for a very balanced price. The restaurant is located in a very convenient place to reach and has a few tables outside to enjoy the fresh breeze coming from the sea at dinner !

Been here under recommendation from a local. Small and cozy place, with soft background music and an overall warm atmosphere. We tried several dishes and each of them was just delicious. Super fresh, typical and high quality ingredients and a great care in each preparation. The owner, Rosa, cooks and serves at the same time, also sharing background information about her dishes and preparations. Had a super pleasant time there, really worth to pay a visit!

Absolutely had an unrivaled experience . The owner has excellent taste in everything, wine food and manners. She offered us the expensive champagne she had just opened, suggested the food she had just cooked that day and had fresh pasta on hand, gluten free as well as regular. We didn’t even order our dinner until we had finished our octopus salad. My partners octopus ragu was REALLY GOOD. All over a wonderful professionally done home cooking experience, and what restaurants should be about. 10/10

Excelent service. They speak nice eng. They advice very well what youxshould try. You can compose your own pasta with their advice. Price of wine is also very good.

As its name shows, here you can eat pastas and aperitives and drink wines. Good atmosphere, friendly service.

This was one of the best experiences that we had in Polignano a Mare! Giuseppe was the best waiters we have ever had the pleasure of meeting! The food was amazing, the braciole and the mussel pasta were our highlights, we would 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting! Thanks for a fabulous evening.

Really enjoyed the food. The recommended pairing wine is fantastic. Above all, the legendary superman Giuseppe who runs the entire front of house alone was amazing. He was attentive to every table, and remember the name of each guests. Recommended

The risotto was good the others I've had better elsewhere. They charge a 2.5 euro cover fee per person, and considering that, I would have expected them to turn on the air conditioning instead of leaving us in the hot restaurant, which made the atmosphere uncomfortable.

Skip the tourist street and come here!! Giuseppe is a true old school superstar host who provides exceptional customer service and the food is authentic Italian cooking at its best!! A must visit!! Thanks again Giuseppe for such a wonderful dinner!! PS make sure you make a reservation as it is super popular!

Writing this in English as an Italian: we got there early since we didn’t book a table and were lucky to score one of two tables that was still available. The host is super friendly and runs the place (apart from the chefs) by himself and still manages to not miss anything. The most important though - the food: it was absolutely amazing. We had the appetizers for two followed by a pasta alle vongole and it was heaven. Highly recommended if you love seafood and fish!

Clean and tidy place. Courteous and warm-spirited staff. Food arrived quick and was well seasoned. I ordered the pasta with veal meatroll, meat portion was quite small. Air conditioning working well - definitely important in the warm weather

During our Sunday trip to Polignano a Mare, we stumbled upon Comes 1926 Trattoria near the center and were welcomed warmly by Giuseppe just before siesta. The cozy atmosphere, chilled Prosecco, and his witty hospitality set the perfect tone. The food was outstanding—my Cavatelli with shrimps was pure delight, and the tiramisu was the ideal finish. Meeting Mama, the talented heart behind the kitchen, made the experience even more special. Grazie mille, Giuseppe and Mama!