Compared to the nearby resort, the food was excellent and quite characteristic. Beautiful location…read morewith efficient staff.

Great zupo di cozze with beautiful view overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Portions were large and we…read morecould not finish what we ordered. Small staff but they were quite responsive without hovering. Prices were reasonable.

This restaurant is hidden gem in Castro. It's easy to get distracted by the eateries along the…read morelungo mare, but this one is up at the centro storico down a small street. We walked by and were immediately drawn to the garden you could see through the entry. It's a beautiful restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. We dined on the patio which is lush with plants and twinkle lights. Our meal was excellent. Our group of 6 enjoyed pasta with fresh sea urchin, the catch of the day with capers and tomatoes, seafood pasta and the crudo. The service was on the slow side but the food was worth the wait. If you find yourself in Castro, definitely dine here!

We drive out of our way to go to this restaurant every time we go to Puglia. Restaurant and garden…read moreare beautiful. We are BIG FANS of his seafood appetizer plate- beautiful fresh from the sea with the most interesting twists with each selection.

Best meal we have ever had anywhere in Italy! Staff was exceptional, patient and knowledgeable…read more They provided a menu in English too. Such a romantic setting with vineyards all around. If you're in the south of Italy you must have this on your itinerary!

This is an Osteria in a local town just west of Otranto, owned and operated by Cantine Menhir, a…read moresizable local producer of Puglian wine. They use their osteria menu in part to showcase their own wines; they were recommended to us by a Leccese who knew we wanted an interesting wine experience. Regardless of whether you're there for their wines, it's also just a great osteria, producing typical Puglian dishes with flair and a lot of flavor....delicious! And (if you are focused on their wines), the staff does a good job pairing each of your dishes with a (refillable) glass of a different varietal. It was both elegant and easygoing, and (on December 30th) was filled with local families having a celebratory Pranzo. We really enjoyed this. Minervino itelf is hardly a destination, but it's easy in and out and if you're traveling around the Salento or in Otranto, the town is easily accessible.

This place was so good that we came here two days in a row during our short visit to the area!…read more The first night, we had a delicious meal including a charcuterie platter, freshly made ravioli, and baked salt fish. But we looked over at the table next to us and had complete food envy, so we had to come back the next night for the lobster pasta. Everything was delicious and impeccably prepared. The ambiance was great and perfect to enjoy a summer night in Puglia. Definitely recommend this place if you are anywhere in the region, it is worth the stop!

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