We spent an hour wandering the streets of the historic center when we stumbled upon this local gem…read more We have no idea how this compares to the other seafood restaurants in Taranto but we enjoyed ourselves and by the looks on the other faces in the crowded dining room it looked like were were not alone. During out entire 1-2 hours here we heard not a word of English. It looked like a local joint with families and singles on dates well represented in the crowd. We were greeted at the door like we were long lost relatives and hustled right away to a table. We were presented with menus but before we could open them we were beckoned into the next room where all manner of fresh caught seafood was lying on ice. I assume they were telling us to pick out what we wanted to eat (some of the choices were still moving around) but as they spoke no English and I even less Italian they could have been telling us anything and I would not have had a clue. We picked out swordfish, calamari, bream and something else that looked adventurous. At each selection the animal was ceremoniously plucked off the ice and placed on a large silver platter. Once we were done we were led back to our table which had been adorned with bread and cutlery in our absence. We still had not opened a menu. We looked around and noticed nobody had menus and they simply told the waiters what they wanted and a few minutes later it magically appeared from the next room on silver platters for the diners to inspect. Once approved the sea creatures were then off to the kitchen and their fate. Needless to say it was delicious and as fresh a fish as I have ever eaten. And I have lived on the beach where seafood was there for the taking. Not only did we have our fill but it was the perfect fuel for our mile walk through the February night back to the hotel. Our entire bill including wine was $46.00 We would definitely come back.

Beautiful outdoor garden and delicious food - the service was excellent and the ambiance was perfectread more

This was my second time here and I'm convinced this is the place to be have an important business…read morelunch in Taranto. The service is perfect; everything you need and nothing you dont. The food is fantastic. The wine selection and advice is remarkable. And the environment is relaxing and beautiful. This time the weather was fine so we ate outside. Could not have been better.

This place serves a really delicious pizza! All the ingredients are fresh, tomatoes are sweet and…read morepizza is full of the ingredients! The owner is a really good, honest and welcoming person. He made me feel at home. I'd definitely come back!

Low prices and great quality! And it's the only place in Taranto (at least, that I found) that uses…read moregloves and doesn't handle money and food at the same time, or without gloves!