i had high hopes for the Swordfish this close to the sea. 2 nice small filets but not special…read more 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.

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

Food is amazing and plentiful. Wait staff very friendly and accommodating we have been many times…read moreand looking forward to going there soon. The ambiance is wonderful and why not a restaurant by the adriactico sea. Simply lovely the Bella vita.

Beware the tourist rip-off for the "catch of the day". Blatant overcharging and horrible service…read more To add insult to injury, it was frozen fish and seafood - not fresh. This is a tourist trap to be avoided.

Great food and service. I had breakfast and it was fresh and tasty. Bacon, fried eggs and toast…read more Simple and hearty.

While in Monopoli we came here for breakfast every morning and even dinner once. Each time we had…read moregreat service and incredible food. Don't even really know where to begin. But I'll start with the breakfast sandwiches. Both the bacon and egg as well as the salmon, egg and avocado were fresh and the bread had the lightly wood fired flavor to it. The espresso was spot on and the pizzas we had in the evening were also excellent. We had the Quattro Formaggi that was the best ever in regards to the types of cheeses on this pizza. Definitely a must stop!

A wonderful mom and pop restaurant in the heart of the historic district of Monopoli. Super fresh…read morefish, prepared in many ways, homemade pastas, and an extensive wine list. Friendly service with some English spoken. Affordable, too. We had a fava bean puree with chicory as an antipasti and it was delicious.

Cozy, indoor or outdoor garden setting, right next to the town beach in the historic center of…read moretown. Very friendly staff and the owner's charming wife, who serves, also speaks English and German. Their grilled fish is the best. I have paid the double in Monopoli and not had as good. For me, simply grilled- with olive oil and lemon- always perfect! Their pizza is also top! Particularly good selection of beers. Also a list of well selected local wines. Always glad when we eat here!

I don't recommend this restaurant at all, we've had great dining experiences everywhere else so far…read morebut the dinner here was disgusting. Undercooked octopus and smelly metallic prawns. Service was not very pleasant either.