You can walk through 5 rooms in the palace to see beautiful Frescoes on the walls. Entrance cost via a donation

When we went, there was a modern art exhibition in the rooms which was a cool contrast to the beautiful (old) frescos on the walls and ceilings. The guy there was also super nice and told us a bit about the palazzo and a few details of the paintings. It’s a quick visit but definitely worth it!

Beautiful frescoes in most of the rooms. Interesting art displays

Nice palazzo, great modern art exhibition.

Th frescoes are in really good condition. Vibrant and really beautiful, would definitely recommend visiting, they also gave us a map of the city and recommended some places that we should visit.

Breathtaking! Some interesting exhibition of photography also.

Noble rooms are closed to the public until 5 November 2023. Couldn't they put this sign downstairs?

Always a pleasure eating here We had Sunday lunch here on a busy day, yet food and service were both very good and atmosphere is great wether dining indoors or outdoors

A very nice surprise! Beautiful interior and and apart experience 🙂

Big church right in front of Piazza Immacolota. Path from Piazza roma to this church, stone flooring is really good, flashy and unique. It's quite big, you can see its structure (from different angles) almost from any streets in that area.

Such an amazing Basilica in the centre of Martina Franca. Blown away for the architecture, and the art work. If you’re ever in Martina Franca visiting this basilica is a must!

A most impressive church. This huge building with impressive steps is neatly hidden along the thin streets and winding alleyways. We were lucky enough to witness a christening with all attending dressed perfectly on a very hot day. The front of this building is incredibly tall and sits imposingly over the small square in front. Did not get to see inside but visiting other local churches shows the extent of the impressive art and architecture in Martina Franca.

Nice basilica with a good fire baroque and rococo details

Just goes to show, you can even have a lovely time exploring Martina Franca in the rain.

This Valley is so different and so beautiful. The trulli have give its difference. This valley with its olive trees, red earth and wine trees is very beautiful amd authentic.

Share market and little bit of a work in the morning!

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(Translated by Google) The history, traditions, light, food, and unusual beauty of this valley and Puglia (a very diverse region) cannot be summed up in just a few words. In a word: unforgettable! (Original) Non si può sintetizzare in poche parole la storia, le tradizioni, la luce, il cibo, la bellezza insolita di questa Valle e della Puglia.( che è una regione molto varia). In una parola: indimenticabile!

(Translated by Google) Splendid, evocative and picturesque with all its natural colours...especially on cool autumn days🥰 (Original) Splendida, suggestiva e pittoresca con tutti i suoi colori naturali...soprattutto nelle fresche giornate autunnali🥰

Nice historical monument and it has details of the architect who did this, all in English. Nice place to hang around in evening, to grab a cup of coffee. If you are lucky you may get to see some musical, skit performances. Martina Franca Co Italia bus stop is in front of this at walking distance.

Beautiful baroque landmark of martina franca.

Very historic town and eclectic signage at the old city gate.

A nice monumental stone door presented as a triumph arch. Good place to start the visit of the city.

A beautiful part of this lovely town

You need to enter in old city from here. There is a perfect example of the greatness of the city

(Translated by Google) Porta di Santo Stefano is one of the ancient gates to the old city of Martina Franca, in the province of Taranto, in Puglia. Its history is closely linked to the urban development of the city during the Baroque period and to the need to defend the town, which over the centuries has been equipped with walls and fortified entrance gates. Historical context Martina Franca was founded in the 13th century, and over time, especially between the 16th and 18th centuries, it developed as an important agricultural and cultural center. During the Baroque period, the city experienced a great artistic and architectural flourish, which is reflected in the construction of numerous palaces, churches and monuments. Porta di Santo Stefano Porta di Santo Stefano takes its name from the nearby church of Santo Stefano, which no longer exists. It was one of the four main gates that allowed access to the old city (along with Porta San Nicola, Porta San Pietro and Porta San Martino). It dates back to the period in which the city walls were built, between the 16th and 17th centuries. Architectural features • The gate is built in Baroque style, with Renaissance influences. • Above the arch was the city's civic coat of arms. • It once had a drawbridge, later removed, and served both as a control point for the entry of goods and as a defense. • Its position was strategic: it looked towards the ancient sheep track that led to Taranto. Current situation Today, the Porta di Santo Stefano is perfectly preserved and is one of the symbols of the entrance to the old city of Martina Franca. It overlooks the current Piazza XX Settembre, one of the most popular and scenic squares in the city. It represents an important point of tourist and historical interest. (Original) La Porta di Santo Stefano è una delle antiche porte di accesso alla città vecchia di Martina Franca, in provincia di Taranto, in Puglia. La sua storia è strettamente legata allo sviluppo urbano della città durante il periodo barocco e alla necessità di difendere il centro abitato, che nel corso dei secoli si è dotato di mura e porte d’ingresso fortificate. Contesto storico Martina Franca fu fondata nel XIII secolo, e nel corso del tempo, soprattutto nel periodo tra il XVI e il XVIII secolo, si sviluppò come importante centro agricolo e culturale. Durante il periodo barocco, la città conobbe una grande fioritura artistica e architettonica, che si riflette nella costruzione di numerosi palazzi, chiese e monumenti. La porta di Santo Stefano La Porta di Santo Stefano prende il nome dalla vicina chiesa di Santo Stefano, oggi non più esistente. Era una delle quattro principali porte che permettevano l’accesso alla città vecchia (insieme a Porta San Nicola, Porta San Pietro e Porta San Martino). Risale al periodo in cui furono costruite le mura cittadine, tra il XVI e il XVII secolo. Caratteristiche architettoniche • La porta è costruita in stile barocco, con influenze rinascimentali. • Sopra l’arco si trovava lo stemma civico della città. • Un tempo era dotata di un ponte levatoio, successivamente rimosso, e serviva sia da punto di controllo per l’ingresso delle merci che da difesa. • La sua posizione era strategica: guardava verso l’antico tratturo che conduceva a Taranto. Situazione attuale Oggi la Porta di Santo Stefano è perfettamente conservata ed è uno dei simboli dell’ingresso nella città vecchia di Martina Franca. Si affaccia sull’attuale piazza XX Settembre, una delle piazze più frequentate e scenografiche della città. Rappresenta un importante punto d’interesse turistico e storico.

This was a lovely and cute little guided tour and wine tasting. I would say it offered good value for money. It’s perfect if you just want a glimpse into the wine-making process, but nothing extensive. The tasting was also good. We tasted five different wines and got some local snacks to go with it. This is exactly what I would expect for the €15 per person we paid. It’s very modern and professionally done! It’s probably not the most unique or cosy experience, but I would still recommend it if you’re on a bit of a budget. 😊

We were so lucky to have a private tour with just two of us. The tour was informative and you can really felt the enthusiasm, or probably also with some ambition, from the winery. After the tour, we tasted five wines, one sparkling white wine, two white wine, and two red wines. They were so delicious that we decided to take six bottles home. This wine tour is definitely worthy for wine lovers.

A lovely small grower, organic growing of grapes using old traditions and different local grape varieties. Grapes are hand-picked at night in small bunches to produce higher quality wine. Worth a visit to sample the locally made wines and to buy some stock for your trip

Lovely tour of the winery today. Patrizia was a knowledgeable and engaging host. Great to try the wines! Affordable tour and bottles if you want to take any away.

Great experience and a very nice location to have a wine tour. They produce their wine nature friendly and with local products only. The personnel was very kind and the tour guide spoke English very well. Can definitely recommend going there.

Even though it’s an old family owned winery, the wine tour felt a bit impersonal. The guide was shooting with information and there wasn’t even much time for questions or photos. At the end there is tasting of five wines, which also felt a bit rushed. Still their primitivo was amazing! You can buy wines after the tour and they will ship it to you home address.

It's hard to find Apulian wines in Canada and even harder if you want to try the lesser-known grape varieties. I'm glad I came here cause I got exactly what I came for. We got to taste 5 different monovarietal wines: Verdeca, Bianco d'Alessano, Minutolo, Primitivo and Susumaniello. After reading up later, I noticed that the Italian wine god, Ian D'Agata, seems to really like this estate. I guess then its the place in Valle d'Itria to do a wine tasting. Great value for the price, too. That said, they do push the wine sales a bit too much, and the group was a bit larger than the advertised 24-person limit. The experience felt a little impersonal because of that.

Nice park, well maintained paths and quite well signposted too. Enjoyable morning's walk. Would make a nice place to walk a dog or even children.

Green oasis in Puglia, perfect place for long walks and trekking in nature. Small paths can lead you to unexpected views like this one.

If you need some quiet place after days of crowded beaches this is the right choice. A jump in the nature for a refreshing walk through trekking paths under the shadow of woods, mainly evergreen oak. Proper shoes are needed. Paths are easy and difference in height really modest. At the starting point there is an info point for tourists and chance to rent a bike. Read carefully opening hours. There are no bars or shops but at least a fountain to fill up your bottles. There is a huge picnic areas with tables and seats and small playground area for children. Free Parking lot available at the entrance.

I think this is one the best natural parks in Puglia. I'll definitely be back for some running sessions. Please, keep it clean 🌳🙂!

First time ever we went there it was enough crowded (occupied by Scout groups). Though second time around was different experience. Since there were very few people in the Bosco, we could enjoy more and listen to nature’s sound. We had a great picnic, took a nap (almost meditated and slept off) and walked into the woods. Pleasant experience and a quick get away from Taranto. Note- no pre-booking of tables, first come first take basis as the tables and benches are freely allocated around the Bosco. Decent toilet (carry the essentials though). No barbecues allowed.

Very pleasant forest with lots to discover and to enjoy. Beautiful green nature within a dry region of Puglia. Choose between the accessible ‘highway’ paths or the more adventurous sentiero’s.

A variety of walks following colour coded routes with a couple of points of interest on the way including an ancient cistern and charcoal making site. Never much wildlife about. Extended picnic area and play area for kids for a nice afternoon out of town.

(Translated by Google) We came here just to ride horses. We had previously asked that we wanted to canter and trot based on our experience. That was guaranteed. We also galloped, but only for about 2 minutes over the 1 hour trip - we were also barely at a trot. The experience was quite disappointing as we actually only went into the forest for a short time, turned around a bush three times and then walked several times across the stable's meadow. To make the hour full, we were led to the lungeing area at the end, where we were allowed to try cantering. But that didn't work because the horses didn't do anything without instructions from the leader. All in all: nice horses, nice stable, but nothing to explore the area on horseback. Wasted money. (Original) Wir sind hierher gekommen nur um zu reiten. Wir hatten vorher darum gebeten, dass wir aufgrund unserer Erfahrung galoppieren und traben wollen. Das wurde zugesichert. Wir waren auch galoppieren, allerdings auf dem trip von 1 Stunde nur etwa 2 Minuten- ebenfalls waren wir kaum im Trab. Die Erfahrung war ziemlich enttäuschend da wir eigentlich nur kurz in den Wald sind, uns drei mal um einen Busch gedreht haben und dann mehrfach über das Wiesengelände des Stalls spaziert sind. Um die Stunde voll zu machen wurden wir am Ende noch auf den Longierplatz geführt, wo wir versuchen durften zu galoppieren. Was aber nicht geklappt hat, weil die Pferde ohne Anweisungen des Leiters gar nichts gemacht haben. Alles in allem: schöne Pferde, schöner Stall, aber um die Gegend zu Pferd zu erkunden nichts. Rausgeworfenes Geld.

(Translated by Google) Immersed in nature but just a few minutes from the center of Martinafranca, this farmhouse was an excellent base for our travels around the beauties of the area. Orazio welcomed us with extreme courtesy and the Lady pampered us in the morning with excellent healthy and genuine home-produced breakfasts. The silent nights refreshed us from the daily efforts. A real relaxation, highly recommended. (Original) Immerso nella natura ma a pochi minuti dal centro di Martinafranca questo Casale è stata un’ottima base per i nostri spostamenti nelle bellezze della zona. Orazio ci ha accolte con estrema cortesia e la Signora ci ha coccolate la mattina con ottime colazioni sane e genuine prodotte in casa. Le notti silenziose ci hanno ritemprato dalle fatiche giornaliere. Un vero relax, consigliato vivamente.

(Translated by Google) A clean and very comfortable environment surrounded by nature, yet somewhat secluded. Four couples stayed here, and we were spoiled by Anna's breakfasts and pampered by Orazio, the friendly and welcoming hosts. (Original) Ambiente pulito e molto confortevole in mezzo alla natura, un po' appartato. Siamo stati in quattro coppie, viziati dalle colazioni della signora Anna e coccolati da Orazio gestori simpatici e cordiali.

(Translated by Google) Close to Martina Franca but quiet. Very clean and comfortable rooms and bathrooms. Exceptional breakfasts in quantity and quality. A (hearty) home-cooked dinner accompanied by very good wines. Thank you to the discreet and professional owners for this enchanting short stay. (Original) Proche de Martina Franca mais au calme. Chambres et salles d'eau très propres et confortables. Petits-déjeuners exceptionnels en quantité et qualité. Un ( copieux) dîner fait maison accompagné de très bons vins. Merci aux propriétaires discrets et professionnels pour ce court séjour enchanteur.

(Translated by Google) We stayed at Casale dei pini last week and this place has remained in our hearts: not only for me and my husband, but also for our 4 year old son who continues to mention it. Perfect place to visit the Itria Valley (all the most typical locations can be reached in a short time). The room was very welcoming and very clean, as well as tastefully furnished. The delicious breakfast, with excellent quality local products. The riding stables... the walk in the middle of the pine forest... the playground with wooden toys... an ideal place to spend breaks and rest a bit between one trip and another, it is also perfect for having a picnic. And finally the guests, welcoming and very kind in their confidentiality. I would love to go again and would certainly recommend it. (Original) Siamo stati al Casale dei pini la scorsa settimana e questo posto ci è rimasto nel cuore: non solo a me e a mio marito, ma anche a nostro figlio di 4 anni che continua a nominarlo. Posto perfetto per visitare la Valle d’Itria (tutte le più tipiche località sono raggiungibili in poco tempo). La camera molto accogliente e molto pulita, oltre che arredata con gusto. La colazione squisita, con prodotti locali di ottima qualità. Il maneggio… la passeggiata in mezzo alla pineta… il parco giochi con i giochi di legno… un posto ideale per trascorrere le pause e riposarsi un po’ tra una gita e un’altra, è perfetto anche per fare un picnic. E infine gli ospiti, accoglienti e gentilissimi nella loro riservatezza. Mi piacerebbe tornarci e certamente lo consiglierei.

(Translated by Google) Just returned from days spent in this magical place, away from the chaos, in the midst of nature. A place to completely unplug, pampered by the kindness of the managers, Orazio and Anna, who make the holiday even better. A place of the heart that you would never want to leave, but will certainly return as soon as you have the chance. The location is strategic because it is central; to go to the seaside you can choose whether to move towards the Adriatic or the Ionian (both are about forty minutes away), furthermore it is perfect for reaching all the tourist resorts in the area (Martina Franca, Locorotondo, Cisternino, Alberobello, Ostuni, Polignano, Monopolies etc.). It is located within a beautiful pine forest with a picnic area and a riding stable. There is also the possibility of having lunch/dinner in the "la Graniglia" restaurant with 0 km products which is excellent! Finally, and very importantly, every morning Anna will delight you with a delicious breakfast prepared all by her... the tarts, oh my, how could I forget them!!! I recommend everyone who wants to visit the Itria Valley to stay here. Thank you very much Orazio and Anna, we will see you again soon! Giorgia and Lorenzo (Original) Appena rientrati da giorni trascorsi in questo posto magico, lontano dal caos, in mezzo alla natura. Un posto per staccare completamente la spina coccolati dalla gentilezza dei gestori, Orazio e Anna, che rendono la vacanza ancora migliore. Un posto del cuore da cui non si vorrebbe mai andare, ma sicuramente tornare appena ci sarà la possibilità. La posizione è strategica perché centrale; per andare al mare si può scegliere se spostarsi verso l’Adriatico o lo Ionio (entrambi distano una quarantina di minuti), inoltre è perfetta per raggiungere tutte le località turistiche della zona (Martina Franca, Locorotondo, Cisternino, Alberobello, Ostuni, Polignano, Monopoli ecc..). È situato all’interno di una bellissima pineta con un area Pic Nic e un maneggio. Vi è inoltre la possibilità di pranzare/cenare nel ristorante “la Graniglia” con prodotti a km 0 che è ottimo! Infine, cosa importantissima, ogni mattina Anna vi delizierà con una colazione buonissima preparata tutta da lei…le crostatine mamma mia, come dimenticarle!!! Consiglio a tutti coloro che vogliono visitare la Valle d’Itria di alloggiare qui. Grazie di cuore Orazio e Anna, ci rivedremo presto! Giorgia e Lorenzo

(Translated by Google) A little jewel surrounded by nature. Few clean rooms with attention to detail. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. The attached restaurant "La Graniglia" is simple and essential with excellent cuisine, a quiet and relaxing environment where you can taste traditional dishes revisited with care and quality. (Original) Un piccolo gioiello immerso nella natura. Poche stanze pulite e curate nei dettagli. Personale gentile e disponibile. Colazione eccellente. Il ristorante annesso "La Graniglia" semplice ed essenziale con una ottima cucina, un ambiente tranquillo e rilassante dove assaggiare piatti della cucina tradizionale rivisitati con cura e qualità.

(Translated by Google) At the end of via Morelli, a few steps from the Palace of the same name, there is the Civic Tower. At the time, it was used as a university or municipal headquarters. Architecturally, the creation of the circular colonnade on the upper part of the tower, which embellishes it, was very successful. It's nice to walk through the alleys of Locorotondo, discovering views and precious buildings, which enrich what the city already offers. Worth stopping by, even just for a photo. (Original) Alla fine di via Morelli, a pochi passi dall'omonimo Palazzo, si trova la Torre Civica. É stata, ai tempi, utilizzata come Università, ovvero sede comunale. Architettonicamente molto ben riuscita la realizzazione del colonnato circolare sulla parte superiore della torre, che la impreziosisce. Bello camminare per i vicoli di Locorotondo, alla scoperta di scorci e preziosi edifici, che arricchiscono quanto la Città già offre. Da passarci, anche solo per una foto.

(Translated by Google) The beautiful Clock Tower or civic tower overlooks the characteristic Piazza Plebiscito and overlooks the University Palace. With a height of about ten meters and built in local stone, it was built almost three centuries ago. It is immediately noticeable upon entering the square. (Original) Bella la Torre dell'Orologio o torre civica che si affaccia sulla caratteristica piazza Plebiscito e che è prospiciente il Palazzo dell'Università. Con un'altezza di circa dieci metri ed edificata in pietra locale è stata eretta quasi tre secoli fa. Si nota subito entrando in piazza.

(Translated by Google) The Civic Tower was built in 1734 at the behest of the mayor of the time Ambrogio Fanelli. Made of local stone, it has a square plan and rises on four levels. The ground floor is delimited at the corners by columns, and on the facade there is a sundial with the latitude of the city. The first floor, delimited by pilasters, has a balcony door with a broken gable. The second floor, delimited by pilasters with capitals, is characterized by the clock whose dial is set in a stone frame. Finally, the last level is characterized by the turret with four large single-lancet windows on which stands an iron block that supports the two bells that strike the hours and quarters. The Tower, just over 10 meters high, is integrated with the adjacent University Building thanks to the stone stringcourses that divide the façade. (Original) La Torre Civica fu eretta nel 1734 per volere del sindaco dell'epoca Ambrogio Fanelli. Realizzata in pietra locale, ha pianta quadrata e si eleva su quattro livelli. Il piano terra è delimitato agli angoli da colonne, e sulla facciata è posta una meridiana con la latitudine della città. Il primo piano, delimitato da paraste, ha una porta-balcone con timpano spezzato. Il secondo piano, delimitato da paraste con capitelli, è connotato dall'orologio il cui quadrante è incastonato in una cornice in pietra. L'ultimo livello infine si caratterizza per la torretta con quattro grandi monofore sulla quale svetta un ceppo in ferro che sostiene le due campane che battevano le ore ed i quarti. La Torre, alta poco più di 10 metri, è integrata con l'adiacente Palazzo dell'Università grazie ai marcapiani in pietra che dividono il prospetto.

(Translated by Google) ...arrive in Piazza Plebiscito in Martina Franca and see these buildings in front!!...you are truly in a fantastic setting!!...currently the University Palace is occupied by the Artisan Society!!...and the Clock Tower is also very beautiful!!...which appears slender...and which was built in local stone!!...each of the Palaces with different architectural details!!...but they really go well together!!...they integrate perfectly with each other!!...this Palace is definitely worth seeing of the University and the Clock Tower in Martina Franca!!… (Original) …arrivare in Piazza Plebiscito a Martina Franca e vedere davanti questi edifici!!…ci si trova veramente in uno scenario fantastico!!…attualmente il Palazzo dell’Università è occupato dalla Società Artigiana!!…e molto bella anche la Torre dell’orologio!!…che si presenta slanciata…e che è stata realizzata in pietra locale!!…ognuno dei Palazzi con diversi particolare architettonici!!…ma che insieme stanno veramente bene!!….si integrano perfettamente tra di loro!!…da vedere sicuramente questo Palazzo dell’Università e la Torre dell’Orologio a Martina Franca!!…

(Translated by Google) It shows the time correctly 2 times a day (Original) Δείχνει σωστά την ώρα 2 φορές τη μέρα

(Translated by Google) beautiful and characteristic (Original) bella e caratteristica

The food is beyond fantastico! I had a pasta that blew my mind. The ambiance and interiors are lovely and thoughtfully curated, making for a delightful experience. There is indoor and outdoor seating and it was hard to decide because both are fabulous. I highly recommend stopping here on your journey! You won’t be disappointed. A true gem!

We just finished the most amazing meal at la pasteria! We have been all over Puglia, and this was one of our best meals yet. The service is impeccable; the food is fresh and delicious. The tiramisu is made in house and in the best we have had. This is a special place not to be missed if you are in Martina Franca. We were lucky we made a reservation (on a Thursday night) , because it quickly filled up with a line of people waiting to get in. This restaurant was recommended to us by our host, and we are so grateful to have had such a wonderful dining experience in such a beautiful part of Puglia! ❤️❤️❤️

I had the full experience ; starter, main, and dessert and honestly, everything was perfectly executed. You can tell right away that everything is homemade, no shortcuts here. The pasta? Absolutely a must-try, simply delicious. The service was super friendly, and the staff made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Honestly, nothing to complain about. Plus, the prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. I love it. It’s a solid 5 stars, 10 out of 10, no hesitation. Easily one of the best restaurants in town. Seriously, you have to go!

Must Try in Puglia!! Really home cooked feel. Everyone at this restaurant pours their heart into the meals. Please try this small family restaurant. You’re not going to be disappointed.

We came here because of all the wonderful reviews and high ratings and were really excited to have some good pasta. Unfortunately, we were quite disappointed. The food was just okay, not bad, but not great either. It was something that could easily be made at home. We expected much more from this restaurant.

Very delicious food, we came here specifically for the home made pasta and we were not disappointed. We ordered the Timballo di gnocchetti sardi, the orecchiette alle cime di rapa and the lasagna di nonna. Everything was excellent, the pasta was clearly freshly made, the sauces had so much flavour. The atmosphere is like an elevated osteria with a tradition charm but also modern touches. We shared a tiramisù di babà for desert and I could have eaten three of those. Absolutely recommend! Since everything was so good, this is the only pictures I managed to take 😆

Great lunch spot! We did laundry down the street at MIA and made reservations because it looked close and good. It exceeded expectations - the food was great, staff friendly and the place was warm and cozy. Highly recommended if fresh pasta is your thing!

Fantastic food, freshly prepared - excellent service. We tried two of the chef’s specials, which were outstanding, particularly, the sacchetti with spec and pumpkin cream sauce. We also tried the sliced beef with mushroom and brown sauce, which was also terrific. We shared a perfectly cooked side of tender chicory and piping hot, crispy frites. House made Tiramisu was delicious and perfect to share with our coffee. Overall a great place to stop of lunch or dinner in Martina Franca.

Great food with fresh local ingredients. Recommend!

Outstanding… If you appreciate food then you must eat here. I never give out reviews but I was compelled after eating here. Absolutely amazing.

All that a carnivore requires. They also have pizza. Great service. Good atmosphere

Everything is perfectO! In love with the veggies! But everything is delicious! The basket bread and the taralli are Amazing 😍

There was nothing wrong with the food, however it was not that special. It was OK. Service was not that good, though. Friendly enough, however I got my starters 15 minutes before my wife got her's. And she got the main course when she was still eating her starters. But I had to wait for more than 20 minutes after my wife already started her main course. Service was clearly not in sync.

Best place in Martina Franka. Delicious steak and bombette! Pasta and piazza was great too! I wish we discover this place earlier!

Unfortunately we found I Templari only on the last evening of our holiday. Who says that Italians disdain i turisti who turn up at the restaurant door at 19:00 sensa prenotazione? We were welcomed very warmly even though they had clearly been very busy with a Mothers day function that afternoon. We had a memorable meal (antipasti and primi and a glass of house white wine which absolutely sets the bar for quality), great value, great service.

Absolutely incredible meal in Martina Franca with this restaurant. Gorgeous view, lovely owners. The food was incredible - we had some starters including frisa with stracciatella and then some of the rags orechiette and a side of vegetables. Great local Puglian wines on offer too. Would throughly recommend.

My wife and I stopped here early in the evening. I think they may have been just opening up as it was only around 7p. Even so, they welcomed us in. It was a bit chilly out so we ate inside where the atmosphere was nice, elegant, and warm. Tried the ravioli with burrata and cappicola ham which was amazing. Also tried the Boconotti which was really good as well. Service was attentive, and food was fantastic. Definitely venture out a bit from the more touristy parts of town and give this one a try!

Delicious food. Local “grano arso” options. Stylish decoration. Beautiful view from the terrace. Sensible service. Prices a little on the high side (with €3 coperto per person). English language menu. Highly recommended.

Delicious food. We had pasta, salad, beef fillet, fish, roasted potatoes, French fries, and chocolate mousse and it was all amazing. The orecchiette in particular was the best pasta I've ever had. Tables outside gave us a beautiful view of the city. Service was great and friendly. Highly recommend.

READ THIS. Do not hesitate and try this place when you are in Martina Franca. This is a really special place only 4min (280m) away from the Palazzo Ducale, and the experience, venue and food ... are simply AMAZING. Both with an inner option and a beautiful terrace for the sunny days. Work as a tour leader around the world, so I've tried quite a few restaurants. We were 28 people ... So this could be the equivalent to 28 reviews in one. AWESOME food, lovely calm atmosphere and excellent service. The whole team with Maria Pia at the front, did EVERYTHING to make us happy. All in all ... A lovely experience that wrapped up our day in Martina Franca, on a really nice way. The best restaurant I've tried in this city, and I've been there a few times. Try it folks. You won't regret. Thanks a million Maria Pia ❤️ It is easy to feel, when a project is done from the heart !! Best wishes, Xavi 😊

The price quality is unmatched and the service is fantastic. Definitely the pasta tasting was a bit more that I could handle after sharing the antipasti, but well worth it if you’re an undecided eater

One of the best experiences we had in Puglia! The food was amazing, portions were generous, and the staff was so lovely, funny and attentive. The restaurant has a homely feel, and the food was probably one of the best we had. Do not miss the most amazing pork stew in a puff pastry!

Wow, great experience, the waiter was really good, the food was delicious - pie in Puglia, what a lovely change!! My son and I both enjoyed the slow cooked pork filling. We had pork belly too and my hubby enjoyed his pesto spaghetti. Refreshingly different and cooked really well, plus a really lovely setting sprawled out among the steps in front. Highly recommend!

Another local recommendation and thank you. Really well cooked and moist pork neck (tricky) with small baby roast potatoes. Ravioli with beef (inside) and truffle butter. Simple and well executed, personable service and relaxed location. Try it, well worth a visit!

Oh man, I so wanted to like this place! I had heard excellent things online, and it looked so nice! But alas, the reality fell far short of expectations... 🙁 The owner himself was quite friendly, but our waiter was at best curt, more accurately fairly rude. Our cutlery was thrown down on the table, and the dishes arrived either in silence or with a curt 'prego'. I was particularly excited about the truffle ravioli, but it turned out to be so salty as to be inedible. I have never sent a dish back half-eaten in my life (having been brought up with the 'starving children in other countries; be grateful for what you have' narrative drilled into me), but it was unavoidable in the case. Fair enough, it happens - but the response was lacklustre: a mumbled semi-apology and no attempt to make amends in any form. To top it all off, we sat waiting for ten minutes after finishing to finally receive the bill and then our change, while watching our waiter take the time to clear and re-set the adjoining table in the meantime. And no, it wasn't due to them being overwhelmed with other customers - there was all of one other table filled at the time. All in all, alas - much more is promised than delivered. The setting is nice, the fava beans were tasty, but on the whole I was disappointed.

Salad and Capocollo was excellent as well as the pasta dishes. For the pasta dishes the portion size could be bigger. Although we didn't mind, but why were all pasta plates missing a piece? The only downside for us was that they are charging 2€ for a refilled water bottle (hopefully it is properly cleaned before each refill). Something like this should be for free especially if the coperto is 2€ per person

Very good restaurant in the city center of Martina Franca. All the dishes we took were tasty and well presented. Staff was nice and polite. The outdoor location is really cute and perfect during summer nights. Prices are in the low to medium range. Recommended!

We were so happy to stumble upon this gem of a place when passing through. On a busy Sunday they made space for us amid crazy chaos levels of people. We had a beautiful setting outside and the food was absolutely delicious. Fresh and made with care. Must try! 5 stars!

Fantastic experience! You choose the meat you want grilled and they bring it to you at the table. Locally produced food, absolutely excellent! Highly recommended.

Absolutely amazing!! The meat, pizza and wine is wonderful!! This is our new favorite restaurant when we come to Puglia!

Highly recommended, excellent quality, more than fair prices. We will be definitely coming again!!!

A butcher shop and restaurant in one place! Huge variety of meat. From dry aged beef cuts to local specialties like sausages and bombetes!! our favorites 😃 Do try the Quattro formagi sausage and the pesto filled bombetes! We were thrilled by the red dry house wine! Everyone was helpful and friendly. Service was quick! Plenty of tables to choose from and really clean toilets! Would definitely come again when we visit Martina Franca! Certainly a restaurant that deserves your time and money!

- We booked a table for 21:30, it's already 22:00 and we still don't have a table. Terrific confusion, noone knows anything... We even ordered meat but still no table. What to say? Standing here for an hour is not how I planned to pass my last dinner in this vacation. - After an hour of waiting in a corridor we've been given a table hidden behind the fridge in a terrace.. May be the meat is good but not sure it worth all the hussle. It's already 1 and a half hours and we have not seen it yet... We however got our garnish which is probably going to be cold soon (cold fries are not eatable). - The meat arrived after 2hrs it is delicious bit we are no more hungry, so everything goes take away... The worst experience ever, never again and would not recommend. There is more meat places in the area with less fatique Abbiamo prenotato un tavolo per le 21:30, sono già le 22:00 e non abbiamo ancora un tavolo. Grande confusione, nessuno sa niente ... Abbiamo anche ordinato carne ma ancora niente tavolo. Cosa dire? Stare qui per un'ora non è come avevo programmato di passare la mia ultima cena in questa vacanza. Dopo un'ora di attesa in un corridoio ci è stato dato un tavolo nascosto dietro il frigorifero in una terrazza .. Potrebbe essere che la carne è buona ma non sono sicura che ne valga la pena. Sono già passate 1 ora e mezza e non l'abbiamo ancora vistа ... Comunque abbiamo ottenuto il nostro contorno che probabilmente sarà presto freddo (le patatine fritte non sono commestibili). La carne è arrivata dopo 2 ore ed è deliziosa ma non abbiamo più fame, quindi tutto va in sacco da portare via ... La peggiore esperienza di sempre, mai più e non lo consiglierei a nessuno. Ci sono più posti di carne nella zona con meno fatica

Worst service that I have ever had in Italy. We had a reservation at 9:30pm and nobody cared. There was no organization at all and we had to wait almost 1 hour for a table with the promise that hey will give us a table way before. Then when finally had our turn to choose the meat, it took 2 hours to receive the food. This is completely inaceptable! The food was okay but is not worth it! Don’t go to this place!

Excellent prices, meat is good, service is not slow but the really friendly staff should focus more on details. It could be because it easily gets crowded. All an all, we will always come back at every chance. Thanks a lot for two wonderful dinners!

We had a wonderful experience at Ristorante Garibaldi! The service was very prompt and friendly, the waiter told us what dishes would be a little different or what different pastas were available to choose from. The food was very tasty, both the lasagna and pacherri and the pasta with clams and scampi!!! We ordered a bottle of white wine and got a bottle from a local winery, super tasty! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to enjoy good food in Martina Franca.

Excellent lunch here, pasta tasted amazing, had good flavour, textures and also nice veggies, the whole dish was so good! Ordered the zucchini flowers and stracciatella pasta with cheese Owners were so friendly and the place had a great location and vibe 😍 They even gave extra bruschetta while we waited for food. Absolutely lovely experience!

First and most importantly is to make a reservation as it tends to be busy especially during dinner time We didn’t 😢 and we had to wait for quite some time for another table to leave Also waited 30 minutes to order (but i guess is normal italian time 😁), but after the food arrived everything was excellent The Food is GREAT!!! Very very tasty One of the best meals I had in Puglia

This is the best restaurant in the surrounding area of Martina Franca if you are looking for authentic, home-made Puglian food just as an Italian grandmother would make. We have sampled the better half of the menu in a few trips to this restaurant and I can confirm everything was absolutely delicious. Don’t hesitate driving here even if you are staying 30 minutes away by car. The owners are always present and absolutely charming, adding to an already amazing atmosphere. Location, the outdoor terrace and views from it also top-notch.

We stumbled upon Ristorante Garibaldi by coincidence and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. The service was excellent, the dishes were delicious and well-prepared, and the location added to the overall charm. A wonderful dining experience that we can warmly recommend to anyone visiting Martina Franca!

There is nothing worse than feeling ripped off and this is exactly what happened in this restaurant. A glass of wine costs 8.5€! That’s the most expensive glass of wine I ever had…as it wasn’t indicated in the extensive wine menu (it should have been the sign), I thought it was going to be standard maximum 5€ that I have been paying in the week spent in Puglia… should I have known it I was better of taking a cocktail. I also really don’t know how a plate of pasta (18€), a bottle of water (2€), the glass of wine and the copperto (3€) ended up costing 33€!! Incredible! To avoid at any cost.

I was surprised. Great location. Clean. Good service and wine. The food did not match the price they charged. For an average portion of daily pasta with mushrooms 28eur. For a glass of wine typical primitivo 8.5eur, appetizer 14eur... it is definitely overpriced.

We have enjoyed Pizzeria Tomato and Bazil numerous times over the years, visiting Martina Franco. The service is absolutely incredible! With the welcoming attitude, when we booked in person and also tonight when we had dinner here. The pizzas are extraordinary! Cooked to protection each time we have visited here, since 2015! It’s such a real icon of Martina Franco, and absolutely well worth a visit.

Honestly the best pizza I've had in Puglia! Fresh ingredients, lovely dough and local cheese options. The staff were friendly and attentive, they gave complimentary bruschetta, the survice was quick without feeling rushed. Brilliant experience, would recommend to everyone

Stylish pizza place with an impressive wood oven that churns out Neapolitan pizza’s of the highest quality. These pizze are both creative and use some of the best dough I’ve tasted. We went for two bianchi white ones for a change. One with subtle and sweet yellow cherry tomatoes, and the other with wood oven grilled zucchini and mint. Highlight on both was their signature basil pesto (without garlic). Delicious and very interesting. Great fior di latte as well. They have a nice terrace. We had dinner inside and the atmosphere there is very calming and soothing. Piano music, subtle crystal table lighting which makes your pizza look even more beautiful, and a big wood oven fire burning in the background. On top of that they had one of the most amazing red wines (local, from Martina Franca) which we are now on the lookout for. Grazie mille to the very friendly people for an excellent evening.

Best pizza ever. Many delicious options and the staff is very nice and friendly

Our favourite pizza place in Puglia. They’re always booked out so you have to call to get a table at least 2-3 days in advance. It’s worth it though. It’s just one pizza maestro at the helm (highly trained - you can see all his accreditations on the wall) who has to look after a lot of tables as well as takeaway orders. The staff are understandably run off their feet, so if you turn up without a booking don’t be surprised if they’re exasperated and stressed out, and can’t always find a table for you. Give them a break and be nice! When you are seated, they’re friendly, attentive and helpful. They even start conversation and crack a joke sometimes :) the pizza is just excellent - they’ve got some of the classics plus some unique inventions and adaptations. There’s also a really interesting drinks selection - it’s a limited list but good quality, with local craft beers, and lovely wines. Thanks again to the great staff and the pizza maestro!

Hands down my favourite pizza spot in Puglia. The chef is a Master! He actually is… there are plaques one the wall saying so. Demand is high here so book if you can!

Went here twice this week. Absolutely sensational. I’ve tried loads of pizza in Puglia through the years and this is hands down the best. Stunning.

We literally stumbled on this gem as finding a carpark in Martina Franca is like finding a needle in a haystack and when we did I used this platform to check where we could eat nearby and this came up. Wow. We must have a guardian angel! Very rarely does everything come together as beautifully as it does here. The team are welcoming, the wine list is vast - and the recommended wine was both delicious and a bargain. As for the food… If you are in the area - don’t hesitate, just book. Angela Pagano has a light and deft touch with her ingredients that you rarely find. I could go into detail, but trust me, you will have a superb meal. Grazie!

One of the Best, if not THE BEST in Martina Franca. Superb quality food, excellent plating and execution. We are very fortunate to have eaten there and we will be back again. Compliments to the chef and the owner… 10 stars!

Exceptional food and service in low key unfussy surroundings.

My husband and I came here on September 12th. The restaurant is out of the touristy city centre. It’s not very big but there is also some outside seating area. The decor is tasteful and the atmosphere is generally serene. The food was very good which is why I want to recommend it as it is a little off the beaten track. We had a starter of octopus on a bed of mash with orange and lemon slices which gave a lovely fresh taste. Then we had a very good risotto. As dessert I had a lovely gooey chocolate dessert with a sort of cream. We had wine and water. The service was friendly but discrete. The bill was not extortionate for the quality of what we ate.

Beautifully made food. Great tastes. Perfectly accompanied by great wines. They really tried to put a modern twist into traditional dishes. And they succeeded. The service was attentive but not too intrusive. The atmosphere was very laid back. The kitchen staff was very well in tune. We didng hear any shooring or noises. The kitchen was a really well oiled machine. The tartare was exactly what it should be, juicy, room temperature, lemony tones, mustard. The tuna and swordfish carpaccio was soft, delicate and accompanied by marinated citrus. The octopus salad was delicately seasoned, had the right bite. The steak was moist, juicy and wrapped in delucious bacon. The local wine was wel recommended and fit the bill. A perfect dinner!

Found this gem by accident. Only one open until 3:30 , and it was on the street where we parked. The food was beautifully presented and so delicious. Think I’ll go back again tomorrow to try another dish! We were probably very lucky to get in without a reservation as it was Saturday. We don’t know what the appetizer was that we were served free of charge, but it was amazing. House wine was tasty and the fresh focaccia bread was superb. We highly recommend this lovely restaurant. Ben and June Cherry. Arizona

Excellence of ingredients, preparation and service! The most exquisite dinner we had in Italy yet it's budget friendly for the such a quality! Kids friendly, excellent service! We were just lucky to find this place by chance.

Fantastic meal! Highly recommend it. This place is popular amongst locals, and the portions are big and have no nonsense style of serving. The pastas are absolutely delicious. The starters are super tasty - as you can see in the photos. If you want to try real Italian authentic food and mix with other Italians, you need to go here :)

We stopped in on spec for dinner and were seated immediately. Service was attentive and very friendly. Great menu selection. Food choice excellent and we enjoyed all our choices, very, very tasty. Home made desserts were lovely too. Very reasonably priced.

Good place for a quick lunch. Highly recommend the gnocchi con pomodoro passato. The wine is also nice - primitivo di manduria. Fair prices.

La Tavernetta is a lovely restaurant in Martina Franca. My wife and I were warmly greeted as we entered for lunch! It’s been around four years since we were last here and the food is still so nice! Well worth the 87€ that we spent!

Excellent pumpkin risotto & carbonara...ones of the best we ever had Super tasty food A must try experience in beautiful Martina Franca 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

We had a wonderful dinner at La Tavernetta. This place feels like an experience you would get if you were dining with a local family. The family that runs it is wonderful and will definitely help you with the right choice you need to make for your meal with them. Some of the portions are also very large so make sure to pace yourself. This was an expansive meal covering all sorts of dishes. Our group chose to share everything which I would highly recommend so that you get a chance to try everything at this wonderful restaurant.

Delicious & friendly service. Great pasta with cime di rapa

[Take out review] We went specifically to take out the gluten-free pizza. We triple-checked with the server when we placed the order that they have gluten free pizza, and we were charged for a gluten-free pizza (it was also on the receipt). Despite all the verification, we were served regular pizza with gluten, which resulted in severe gluten poisoning. ⚠️ celiacs beware

Delicious pizzas, perfectly baked in their rotating ovens, soft sourdough crust and fresh ingredients. You cannot go wrong here. Cold Wernesgrüner pils on tap, heavenly

Best places in the area for a variety of pizzas you can only dream of.

Excellent pizzas for good prices! Everytime we're in the neighbourhood, we visit this place.

one of the best pizza in Martina Franca !!!

One of the best pizzas ever! (photos are from March 2018 when I visited Zio Giacomo)

Delicious pizza, family friendly, good service

Small and easy to access. Most arrival staff not helpful. They do not appear to like Americans. Public toilets do not have seats. Departure staff was helpful and nice.

Airport does not have enough seats in departure lounge for number of flights. No duty free for tobacco or alcohol either. Toilets clean and tidy. Only a restaurant x 2 and shop after security. Priced expensive as you would expect. Would consider flying from here again.

To use the public transport to the town center the Bus (1,20 Euros — tickets are available atthe cafe inside the terminal) goes ONLY every 30 minutes ! In case you take a cab / taxi to the town center or main railway station, a 8min trip, they will charge you an incredible 25 Euros ! But they might ask you to pay 30 Euros. That is a real rip off !!! Returning with the Bus to the terminal the bus route first takes you to the Ferry/Cruise Ship Sea Terminal on the other end of town.

Really easy to go through arrivals and departures. Lack of seating generally, and lacking space around the duty free and shops but departure gates 10 to 14 were empty once through the additional passport control. Staff generally helpful and very accommodating for families with children under 10.

I would like to say thank you to Francesca who was incredibly supportive to us during a time where it was looking not possible to travel but she was determined to help us and she spent a lot of time making sure that we were looked after and making it ok for us to travel. Thank you so much Francesca for giving us the time, you really saved the day in difficult circumstances

A smaller international airport in Puglia serving destinations like Zurich, Paris. The airport is very clean and well designed and has a lot of amenities. There are two airport lounges outside of the security checkpoint. There are many good food and drink options, before check in but only one after the security section. When arriving you will need an euro for a handle cart or you will be out of luck. There is ample parking and normally run 5€ for an hour. The attendants are helpful if you need any assistance. The first flight normally leaves at 6:25am to get you to the major airport in FCO and it takes an hour. My only complaint is that when arriving, I am always pulled over for a random inspection 😂

Small airport. Clean. Not great selection for foods and all before going through passport control. Bring your own

Great airport at all! It have 1 terminal and quite much gates. Good baggage check. The staff is great. The second floor after the baggage check don’t have much shops but the 2 duty free’s are great! Yes, good airport at all!

🛫 Bari Airport is overall nice – small but well expanded and easy to navigate. 💺 There’s also a lounge accessible with Priority Pass, which is perfectly fine. 🤕 What’s not fine are the low pillars and beams – you can easily hit your head, which feels quite unsafe. 🧳 Security check was quick and rather relaxed, not stressful at all. 🚆 The train to and from the airport costs €5.30 and goes directly to the city center – great connection, though it runs only once every 50 minutes. 🎟️ Tickets can be bought online or at vending machines using a card, very convenient. ✈️ Overall, a nice small airport – practical and easy, just watch your head! 😅

This is the main airport serving the city of Bari and the region of Puglia. If you are planning a tour of puglia this is the ideal airport. It’s a bit small considering the number of the tourists visiting the region, and hence can get busy. The airport has all the basic amenities for travelers. The food was a let down especially compared to the fantastic food you get outside. Airport has good connectivity via bus and train. Highly recommend the train as it’s only 5euros and takes just 10 minutes to reach the city. It’s extremely difficult to find a taxi so if you are planning to take one please plan ahead. Uber is very expensive. You are better off calling the local taxi companies who can then send a cab.

Abysmal state of the bathrooms, almost no stall has a working lock on the door, two were overflowing, no toilet seats at all. In the only one that had a working lock someone had smoked, I believe overriding the sensor with a toilet paper (see photo) . The air vent probably has never been cleaned given the thickness of dirt in it, which occupied about half of the diameter.

The airport is clean, the toilets are clean, a sufficient number of info displays are arranged. It has quite a sufficient number of express restaurants and shops. I wish there were more places to sit, as well as more positions for charging mobile devices.

I actually love this little airport in Bari for a few reasons. First off, the scale of the place is just refreshing. I'm used to travelling through massive international airports like LAX, BKK, and through comparably larger ones as well like the ones in Orange Country, Tiwan, and even the domestic airport in Bangkok DMK. These places are much larger than Bari and I found the ease of access in the airport very convenient. Drinks are very inexpensive here, including an amazing cappuccino for around 2.50 Euros which is nearly the price you pay in and around Bari all over so great on them for keeping the prices affordable for those travelling through the airport. The location of luggage carrousels and the parking lot and immigration are so close together I felt like I only walked a few hundred steps from my plane, through immigration and baggage claim and then to my driver's car which was incredible. Excellent experience for my wife and our young daughter to begin our trip to the Puglia region of Italy, I highly recommend this airport

Regional airport in Southeast Italy. Customs is fast and efficient. Plenty of car rental agencies on sight.