This was the last dinner in Lecce on our Puglia trip. Sometimes you just want seafood and this…read moreplace did not miss. We walked into the restaurant and was ushered to the seafood chest by one of the waitstaff. The waitress lead us through the process of choosing our seafood, deciding the cooking process, and then sat us down. We ordered tuna tartare which was fresh, tender, and delicate. I ordered fried seafood for my main and my friend ordered mussels and a ravioli. We were seated... the restaurant was dimly lit, white table cloths dressed the tables, and restaurant felt more romantic than a friendly local hangout. The food was amazing and I can't wait to go back and eat again.

This was a memorable meal. The dining room is gorgeous, service thoroughly professional, and food…read moreuniformly delicious. The concept was surprising at first - you order upfront after surveying the day's "catch" on ice. We ordered several of the restaurant's dishes as described on the blackboard, and then chose a whole fish to be grilled. My husband went crazy over the creamy burrata with a tartare of wild red shrimp. The fritto misto was so generously portioned and so light and good - best one we've tried since Venice. The pasta with clams was elegant, refined, and tasted like the ocean. Our simply grilled fish was fresh and tasty, served with an asian-ish cucumber salad, as well as the grilled zucchini we ordered with it. Perfection. A little pricier than most of the restaurants we have been eating at (although still a great value). Save it for a special occasion.

Stopped here for a quick rest and ordered my fav Caffe Leccese. The staff were really nice and…read moregave us a seat outside. A lot of people were having their afternoon cafe or a quick snack. My friend had the Aperol Spritz. We didn't spend too much time here, but would come back for the Caffe Leccese.