The archeology museum was closed for lunch so we walked across the street to this amazing spot…read more They had a back room with good AC - much needed in the 100' heat. They quickly put Together a table for 10 and the owner was very patient with our lack of Italian and even had gluten free pasta. They made a mistake on the Gluten free pasta and replaced it quickly and even gave us a free dessert. My wife ordered some wine and they gave her a pitcher! Excellent pizzas and pastas. One of the better meals that we ate in all of Italy with excellent service.

This place looked like it is a separate restaurant from Il Porto but it turns out it's the same…read moreplace. It has 2 different seating areas. There was essentially one man (who looked like the manager) trying to serve the whole area so service was slow. It took me about 10 minutes just to get my check. Also he seemed to favor the couple next to me as he gave the woman a sorbet after dinner but not me, who was eating alone. As far as the food, I had the shrimp appetizer which I thought was a shrimp cocktail from the wording on the menu. Instead it was small shrimp drenched in a white sauce which wasn't very good. For the main course I had tubettini with mussels. It was ok, but not great. I have seen this dish listed on many menus, but it was nothing special. The restaurant right next door (Fratelli Pesce) is a much better choice.

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.