i had high hopes for the Swordfish this close to the sea. 2 nice small filets but not special. The lasagna special was better and the fresh fried potato slices were superior. The grilled vegetables were so thin as to lose track of the flavor. i might come back for a different seafood. read more

Excellent food. Very pleasant dining on the porch at the harbor. Service friendly and casual. Mix of tourists and local. Prices extremely reasonable. Highly recommend read more

The owner , emanuele was very polite and the food was amazing , fresh fish, omg they had Ricci di mare, (sea urchins) that i had years ago in Sicily!! Fresh fresh fresh!!! . I will give them 5 stars and the ladies restroom was so clean you can even sit on the floor!!!! thank you yelp for having me find this place!! read more

Despite only coming an hour before closing, my family and I received some of the best service imaginable (I almost felt bad because I felt like they were bending over backwards to please us). Needless to say, the food was amazing, and reasonably priced. All the seafood we had was fresh and high quality. I would highly recommend, it's a remarkable place to have a fancy night out, and if you're early enough, maybe you can catch some live music in the plaza. read more

This simple yet elegant restaurant graciously provided me with one of the best meals of my life at a very affordable price. We sat down to eat outside but a thunderstorm interrupted our plans. How lucky for us! The interior of this restaurant is majestic - with soaring ceilings in typical Pugliese stone. The mood is enhanced with the light jazz music playing softly in the background. To think I almost missed it! Usually I avoid restaurants with outdoor tables facing piazzas as catering exclusively to tourists. This place is the exception, however, as shortly after we were seated an extended Italian family of about 25 people sat down for a celebratory meal. I knew then we were in good hands. My antipasto was so simple, yet so exquisitely prepared - calamari grilled to sweetness atop of bed of fresh ricotta cheese anointed with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with fresh red peppercorns and parsley. My primo was squid ink pasta with perfectly cooked shrimp in an orange sauce. I had never heard of such a combination before in Italy and would not even have imagined it, yet it all came together so well I wished my bowl was never ending! My secondo consisted of two small grilled octopuses. A simple sliced yellow melon ended the meal. Service was prompt, helpful, and friendly despite language barriers and my credit card has happily accepted. I would return to Monopoli again just for the privilege of eating here. Bravissimo! read more