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.

Fantastic restaurant just outside the city walls. Had a delicious squid ink pasta lightly tossed…read morewith olive oil, chock full of mussels and halved cherry tomoatoes. Warm, friendly service despite the heat of the day in Lecce. They also provide Salento wines--perfect for our dining (We had a Li Cuti Vendemmia 2014 that just complemented our meal). Definitely come for the delicious food and fantastic Salento wines.

There are better options elsewhere in Lecce. The food is…read morefine. The cheese was memorable, but nothing else. Some of the portions were generous. It is on the outer edge of the old part of Lecce. We were sent by recommendation from a local. We hoped it would be a great find...you know off the beaten track with great food, but sadly it is edible and not special. The view was of modern and insignificant buildings. The older part of the city is so beautiful and vibrant, I'd rather be in the older part if eating average food. One waitress was sweet, but forgetful. The other staff did their best to ignore us. I watched people sit and leave because they couldn't get served despite having only a couple of tables filled. Plenty of other options in Lecce. Did not work for us.

This place is freaking awesome. My friends and I came for seafood and we found everything…read moreincredibly delicious and fresh. Traditional apulian recipes mixed with contemporary cuisine. Great mix of appetiziers and first and second dishes both fish and meat based. A must try in Ostuni. 5plus

We had dinner there a couple of days ago. We both had caprese salad I had pasta with clams then the…read morerabbit special. My wife had the gnocchi. All food was excellent as was the service.

The food was absolutely amazing, every dish was beautifully prepared and delicious. The ambience is…read moreunlike anywhere else, with the restaurant set inside a stunning cave that creates a warm, intimate, and memorable atmosphere. What truly made the evening exceptional, though, was the hospitality. The owners graciously accepted our reservation on a day they are normally closed. We were in Ostuni to honor what would have been the birthday of my son, who passed away a few years ago, and their kindness and willingness to accommodate us meant more than words can express. Thank you for not only serving an incredible meal but for showing such compassion and generosity. It turned a very emotional day into a beautiful memory that our family will always cherish. We will never forget your kindness.

What an amazing experience from ambience to food and service. A true gem in the center of Ostuni!…read moreWe loved how cozy, romantic and authentic this restaurant is.

Delicious and total perfection. Definitely this is the best meal I've had in Lecce by far…read more Everything from appetizer, to main entree to dessert was authentic, and cooked with love and the finest ingredients. The atmosphere is beautifully done as well. Absolutely come here. Service is top notch.

We dine at La Scarpetta in a Sunday evening, following the suggestion of our hotel staff. What a…read morewonderful experience. The ambience, the service and the food were above our expectations. The paprika bread with olive oil is very good. For starters, we order the Baccalà fritto con salsa forte, and the homemade prosciutto with flor de late, both very good. For main course I followed the maître suggestion: Troccoli con pesto di pistacchi e gamberi (Spaghetti with pesto of pistachio and prawns), that was amazing. My husband ordered the Filetto di spigola and my friend the pulpit, all very good. The Scarpetta rose wine, made for the house, was a perfect complement. An amazing first night at this wonderful Italian town Lecce.

The service was excellent, the food, the wine everything was top notch. We came here for a wedding…read moreand loved every second. Even the sunset view was insane! Adela was one of our waitresses with another lady (whose name I didn't catch sorry) and the guy with glasses omg others. Overall just wow!

We have traveled the world and have eaten at some of the most amazing restaurants, but this…read moreone...tops them all. Food was beautifully presented. Service was on point...we had two children with us- and they spoke and treated our kids incredibly well. Food was delicious. Out of the entire 2 weeks in Italy and everything we've done, my kids remember this restaurant the most.... the next time you're in Italy... this is a must visit.

Great service, amazing food!! our server was knowledgeable,…read morerestaurant had an incredible atmosphere

Osteria del Tempo Perso was recommended by many. We made a reservation, and I'm glad we did. It's…read morepretty no-frills; just good food in a nice setting. The prices were a bit higher than other spots we'd eaten at the region. We liked the caciocavallo appetizer-- fried I think? So good. I didn't love the orechiette with yellow cherry tomatoes. The sauce wasn't what I expected. But oh my god, the bombette. If they gave them, get them. They were juicy and so impossibly flavorful.

This was such a great place we ate here twice in one week. Similar to some of the BBQ restaurants…read morein the area but this is all fish. It is not fancy but incredible value and great fish! You select the fresh fish you like from the counter and then tell them how you want it cooked, pick what you want to drink and then go find a table. The mixed fried fish has exactly what you want, you select your own mix. The oven baked Cernia was amazing! Give it a try!

This restaurant is off the beaten path. The sea food is fresh. It was so good to be able to order…read morewhatever we wanted from the selection and have it cooked the way we wanted. They have soft drinks, beer and wine. The mussels in white wine were excellent. We also had a grilled fish and the spaghetti with sea food. Delicious. The ambiance is relaxed. A very good food experience