If you go into old-town Vieste, you can't miss this place because it's right inside the porta to the old town and at the foot of the steps to the Duomo. Good for some food, some wine or drinks, and also to socialize and people watch. Has indoor seating as well as outdoor tables. Pretty much anyone going in/out of the old town passes by this place, so its great for people watching. Many locals come for an aperitivo and a chat and socialize with the wait staff. Even the Black labrador from the leather store next door wandered from table to table greeting guests. It's that kind of place.
They've got a nice menu of snacks, light meals and street food that do well pretty much any time of the day. Really good wine by the glass list that includes both the varietal type and the alcohol % nicely done. We had a really nice charcuterie board and round-after-round of glasses off their wine list. Service was friendly and casual. But also attentive.
It's hard not to like this place. One challenge for us was that the outdoor seating became a real haven for smokers, since everyone (including the wait staff) was smoking. Just know this in advance and sit inside if that's an issue for you. read more