We stopped in Trani for lunch and happened to find this gem. The seafood was incredible, all dishes…read morewere delicious, great wine list and amazing service

Simply exquisite. The food - the ambiance - the staff. This is elegance at its best - simple,…read morerefined and totally natural. You must come here. Fly - drive - boat - just get here.

Possibly my favorite local restaurant. Serving local Puglian specialties like many in the area,…read morePortanova has always provided fair pricing and quick service with friendly and very welcoming staff. Prices are what I would consider average by comparison with the area but the food is excellent with many seasonal dishes and a salt block fish that was absolutely killer. I plan to keep returning to Portanova for many years.

We flew in to Italy with friends and family for a wedding and needed somewhere to eat. My sister's…read morefriends were at a hotel upstairs and we did decided to try this place since we were already here. The restaurant was EMPTY (IDK WHY IT WOULD BE) and we got seated upstairs (outside backyard) right away. It was a beautiful courtyard with amazing decor and a scenery that was unmatched. We didn't speak Italian but the friendly staff worked with us (tall gentleman with glasses and a lady with a short blonde cut). The pizza was AMAZING (I had it just about every day we were staying in Trani). My friends loved the pastas they had and everything is very well priced. 10/10 recommend.

I had a terrific lunch here in the outdoor terrace on Friday, April 15, 2022 - appetizers,…read morespaghetti with white clam sauce, lemon sorbetto and rose' wine. The restaurant is located on the road along the harbor and had a lovely view. Very accommodating staff. Highly recommend.

This restaurant serves typical, simple Italian food. It is one of many along the port, but was the…read morebest we found in terms of quality / value.

We travel to Italy from the US 2-3 times a year. And every trip, no matter where we plan to travel…read morein Italy, includes a detour to Quintessenza in Trani. The all-encompassing experience (from "ciao" to "arrivederci") makes us feel like familia - and we cannot think of higher praise for what this family restaurant provides. It is truly special!

This is a cafe and restaurant of local people. Atmosphere was warm. Service was little bit slow…read morebecauase of the long take a way queue. We have tried their bruschetta clasicco and pizzas and ice cream. The food was so tasty