Happened upon this place while wandering in Old Town. A local tour guide with a group of 10 was talking with what ended up being the owner about possibly having the group enjoying lunch there. The owner Gianni was very animated and after a few minutes it was decided that the group would reconvene in a half hour to eat there.
While Gianni was talking to the group I noticed a Harley parked by the restaurant and motioned to the shopkeeper beside him to see if it was his bike. He shook his head and pointed to Gianni. Now I'm a car guy, but I appreciate nice motorcycles as much as anyone. I caught Gianni's glance and motioned to the bike. He came right over and we talked, well gestured, and conversed as best we could, given the language barrier. He motioned the lovely K and I into the restaurant and showed us another older Harley that was in the back corner. Turns out he has quite a collection of Harleys as well as bicycles. I only point this out to give you an idea of the man that owns the place. Proud of his treasures and more than happy to talk, as best as we could, about them. It's more than a business, it's his livelihood and his passion.
All that said the food was excellent, the wine even better, and the service great as well! Not to mention the show that went on when the 10 tourists showed up to have lunch with the local guide joining them. I could go on about the place, the service and the food, but suffice it to say if you are in the old town of Pecce, you just have to go there. Tell him the guy and gal with the yellow '72 911 told you to go there! You'll be glad you did, and if Gianni's there say hi for us! read more