I read about the unique history of masserie in Puglia and was happy to spend my first 3 nights in Puglia here, recuperating from my jet lag! It was the perfect place to relax, unwind and unplug from the world, listening to birds and the wind blowing through the ancient olive trees. As a foodie, I had also heard about the legendary tasting dinners. As a catering executive for 25 years, I offer this input: the portions are way too large! I felt like I was wasting so much food. A tasting ot degustation menu should be comprised of considerably smaller servings. The food was ok, but not anything exceptional. The sweet and sour cabbage dish topped with cod in almond sauce was quite bizarre and for me, not very appealing. Same with fava bean purée served with tomatoes, peppers, grapes and melon. The room accommodations were cozy and well supplied. Would have loved to sit outside and relax more, but the presence of biting flies made it too uncomfortable-- not your fault. read more

The perfect coda to our time in Puglia, we spent our last night at Masseria Il Frantoio and it was one of the highlights of our trip. We opted for the "Privilege Room," that was really a sprawling and charming apartment, full of character. We enjoyed some time at the pool with a bottle of wine and some snacks. Dinner was outstanding, a multi-course tour through the region's ingredients, and the service was warm and genuine. The setting is beautiful, and the entire experience feels deeply connected to the region. Highly recommended. read more

Such a lovely stay and experience. the team and spaces are extremely hospitable. I miss it so much and can't wait to return!!

This is a very special place, and yet somehow unpretentious. The room and bed was well appointed and comfortable, as well as historic and authentic. The food was great, pool felt like a total throwback to a bygone era. We loved it. read more

It was like staying in the Garden of Eden! Beautiful fruit and olive trees, flowers, peacocks, birds and kitty cats. The staff were friendly, warm and helpful. The room was lovely and comfortable! Breakfast was delicious and nutritious. we did the olive oil tour and tasting which gave us a greater understanding and appreciation for the product and its production. It was a perfect experience all around. read more

fabulous experience and opportunity in a 500 year old farmhouse surrounded by countryside and 200 year old olive trees. Yet modern luxuries to make our stay comfortable, including a pool to relax after a day's exploring! if you get a chance you must dine amongst the stars if you have an issue with steps - ask for a room with minimal steps .... ours was stepped - even in our room to get to the bathroom .... and they are steep. otherwise everything was very enjoyable. read more

While the room was relatively large and comfy, it was by no means luxurious nor special in any way. It was also noisy late into the evening as it was almost directly across from the restaurant. Most disconcerting, however, was that the water coming from the bathroom sink faucet was not potable. (The masseria at least does provide free bottled water.) Another disappointment was the dinner served in the onsite restaurant. Not one dish stood out and not one was dissimilar to what one could find at a typical Pugliese restaurant. After our first night's dinner there, we opted to take our dinners in local restaurants. Staff was friendly and helpful. If my expectations were not high (based on Frantoio's website), I'd rate it 3-stars instead of two. read more

Warm hospitality and extremely helpful staff. The facility is spacious and well kept. We enjoyed the olive tasting session and learning about the olive oil production process. We also appreciated and enjoyed the pool. Very refreshing after a long day of visiting the beautiful surrounding areas. The location is very good. Far enough from the business of city life but not too far! The dinner in the evening was good and was an enjoyable experience. The wait staff is very helpful and accommodating. One thing I may suggest is perhaps you could add another option for ordering a few items a la carte in order to have a notion for a quicker dinner, rather than spending hours at the table. Overall your facility is wonderful and we would definitely stay there again. read more

There were so many great meals in Puglia that it's really hard to choose one place that was my favorite. But for overall experience, this is definitely the place! We dined on a superb tasting of local dishes paired with regional wines underneath the stars. It was the perfect way to experience the essence of Puglia. The black rice with mussels was a total savory treat! I became obsessed with finding some to bring home. And the zucchini flowers, yum! Why don't I ever see that in the grocery stores. The whole meal was a journey for the taste buds, and I savored every bite. read more

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Everything about our stay was nothing short of incredible. The staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating to ensure the best experience. The food at breakfast and also the 8 course meal were everything I could have ever hoped for. I would absolutely recommend people staying here. read more

The property is absolutely beautiful. My room was wonderful, the staff was very kind and helpful. The only negative was fixed meal for dinner which was 5 to 6 courses with about five times the amount of food that I could consume. if you were vegetarian the food was much better than if you took what was automatically served. I'm not a fan of octopus and squid muscles and other heavy weights. Also dinner starts at 8:30 and I usually go to bed before that time. most nights we finish dinner between 1130 and midnight. My recommendation is to find out if you can stay here and not have to take the dinner. Breakfast is great read more

We had the absolute best stay to start of our vacation in the Puglia region! Our stay was nothing short of amazing. The staff was extremely friendly, and felt like our friends by the end of our stay. The main house was comfortable and went above our expectations of feeling like home. Our favorite afternoon we had during our Italy trip was the Friday afternoon we spent at their beautiful pool drinking spritzs! Highly recommend dinner on premise as much as you can during your visit. We cannot wait to be back next May! read more

This is a great Masseria. The staff are very friendly and accommodating and the restaurant for dinner is outstanding! We had dinner 3 nights and each was remarkable. Well done! read more

Il Frantoio is such a pleasant surprise. The minute you drive up the long driveway you think of a very rustic place in the middle of the olive trees. The entrance to the main building is welcoming and then when you cross into the grounds, it is simply charming. The staff is welcoming & courtious, the facility is clean and charming. The bedroom units are clean, welcoming and charming. The pool is spacious and the surrounding chairs and loungers make you feel relaxed. The pool bar & staff offer some great choices to keep you cool. The breakfast area is so charming but furnishings are adorable, the food is very good and authentic to the region. Their al fresco dining area is romantic while staff is very attentive and makes sure you are looked after. We are definitely planning a return when we are back in Puglia and likely be bringing along some of our closest friends to experience this charming masseria. I recommend Masseria il Frantoio to anyone looking for a charming, authentic place to stay in Puglia. Tony read more

Best hotel in Puglia for hospitality. The rates include all: breakfast, beaches... During the winter the place is warm and calm, from May a bot crowded but very nice. The restaurant is one of the top 10 in Puglia. read more

Great property and food just outside Ostuni. Small B&B style hotel and restaurant. Lengthy 8 course, but delicious, "farm to table" meal - amazing dessert. Nice service with explanations of each dish. Reservations a must and all seatings are at the same time (830pm in our case). Wonderful for large groups, couples, or a special celebration. Mussels with black rice were amazing! read more

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The hospitality was exceptional , the property fantastic and a great restaurant to dine in as well. The staff could not have been more helpful a very nice and unique experience. read more

My wife and I spent two nights and 3 days at the Masseria Il Frantoio and had a wonderful time. We are experienced Italophiles and would rate this location among the best. The accommodations, food and staff were all up to a very high standard. The site is beautifully landscaped and includes ancient olive orchards you can hike through. One thing of note: If you are a senior with some walking disability, be sure to inquire about access to your room and the bathroom. The resort has been built out of an older structure and, in some places like the bedrooms, access can be a bit challenging, e.g., small steps, narrow openings, low ceilings and archways. Otherwise, a great place to spend a few days and an excellent base for making daytime sorties to nearby hill towns. read more

This is a wonderful place. The ambiance is great and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. The food is good but I think they could improve the menu. There is generally no seafood option and we were not offered pasta over the three nights we were there. The main course was ground beef one night, ground veal the second night and sausage the third night. We were hoping for something a little more gourmet. But that said, the food quality was good and we enjoyed all our meals. Breakfast was very good. The best part was dining under the stars ever night. read more

We very much enjoyed our 3 night stay at Il Frantoio. The highlight is the wonderful food produced on the estate and cooked and presented to perfection. The staff are great and very helpful and responsive. Initially disappointed not to be allocated a twin room in the main house we concluded that being allocated the stable accommodation was a good option for two single travellers as we effectively had our own rooms rather than the smaller twin bedded rooms in the main house. I am sure Il Frantoio will respond to my feedback that a supply of bottled water should be made available to guests outside the main house as the tap water is not drinkable and the two small bottles in the mini bar are clearly insufficient. (On our last day we discovered that guests in the main house had a fridge full of bottles water to help themselves to). That said when I mentioned it to the breakfast room staff I was given to large bottles of water but clearly it should have been available. A bit more information about guest use of the main house for those of us with rooms elsewhere on the estate as well as information about exploring the wider wonderful estate would have been nice touch. The pool looked delightful with towels supplied plus an honesty bar but we did not have a chance to use it as the weather was not warm enough. Il Frantoio is not a 'cheap' place to stay but we thought it good value for money even with a weak £. All round I would highly recommend a stay here and would happily return. read more