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.

A great restaurant! I must first say, I'm not a big fan of seafood, but everything I tried here,…read moremade me change my mind. I could tell that the fish and the seafood were very fresh, and so was everything else (fresh handmade pasta!), the prices are good considering the quality of the products. Great view of the sea and friendly service. If you're looking for a place to have the best quality fresh seafood, and enjoy a great time, look no more. Thank you Nautilus for a great Sunday afternoon!

This was the last dinner in Lecce on our Puglia trip. Sometimes you just want seafood and this…read moreplace did not miss. We walked into the restaurant and was ushered to the seafood chest by one of the waitstaff. The waitress lead us through the process of choosing our seafood, deciding the cooking process, and then sat us down. We ordered tuna tartare which was fresh, tender, and delicate. I ordered fried seafood for my main and my friend ordered mussels and a ravioli. We were seated... the restaurant was dimly lit, white table cloths dressed the tables, and restaurant felt more romantic than a friendly local hangout. The food was amazing and I can't wait to go back and eat again.

Beautiful restaurant and unique experience where you pick out your seafood first and then it is…read moreprepared as you wish. Wonderful experience and you will be delighted.

Came here after a quick Trip Advisor search for a good seafood restaurant in the area. We were the…read morefirst ones in at 7pm on a Friday evening, but the restaurant quickly filled up. The restaurant is situated under a pier, and the ambience makes for a very interesting dining experience, as there were local bathers swimming under the pier, and laying out on the concrete until late in the evening. The restaurant staff eventually cleared out the swimmers, and then put tables and chairs down in the space they had just occupied. Service is a bit slow, as is common in southern Italy, but the food did not disappoint, and we had the best seafood of our Puglia trip at this restaurant. Would highly recommend.

Greatest restaurant in Leuca. You'll find daily fresh fish directly from the "paranza" topped by…read morethe culinary expertise and creativity of its owner and chef. Very friendly staff and great location at the center of Leuca. It is a must go!

Very friendly, great service, good food, filled with locals and a few tourists. Angelo speaks good…read moreEnglish and is an enthusiastic host. Antipasti of the house was unique, the seafood was all great including sea urchin linguine which was memorable. Highly recommended for Otranto.

The seafood pasta is delicious, the personnel was very friendly and accommodating dietary requests…read more Best seafood I ate in a long time!!

The food, staff, ambience is outstanding! We were a group of 15 and everything was delicious;…read moreseafood linguine fish, desserts Beautiful family owned business that aims to please

Fine seafood dining in Lecce with excellent service and great flavors…read more We got a beautifully presented mixed raw seafood plate to start, which had a wonderful tuna tartare, sliced swordfish, and much more. Seasoned simply, the biggest surprise was the dark chocolate, which went very well with the fish and burrata. Beyond that, our entrees were quite good as well. If you are looking for a seafood restaurant in Lecce, this restaurant is a good option.

The seafood here is fantastic. We had the seafood starter of mussels and oysters, mussels in a…read morewhite wine sauce, and mussels au gratin, and they were all delicious. The linguine with clams was also very tasty, as was the local white wine recommended by our waiter. The restaurant has a wonderful view of the sea and at lunchtime and dinner the place is always buzzing with customers and attentive waiters. I highly recommend.