Puglia, Basilicata, and Calabria Restaurants
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1. Cibus
$$ | |Amid the stone vaults and vine-leafy, light-dappled courtyard of this highly acclaimed old-town osteria turned Slow Food destination, the freshest Pugliese meat and produce are transformed into exquisite tapas-like dishes. Be sure to ask the amiable owner to show you his wine cellar and equally impressive cheese larder, where he personally controls the maturing process.
Via Chianche di Scarano, Ceglie Messapica, Apulia, 72013, Italy0831-388980Known For
- Gorgeous setting
- Friendly service and Slow Food ethos
- Noteworthy wine and cheese
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2. Garibaldi Bistrot
$$ | |The location—right on the piazza by the Duomo, with tables outside and a cool whitewashed dining room inside—is what initially draws people to this restaurant. But it's the tasty Pugliese produce used in simple salads, antipasti, pasta dishes, and classic seafood or meat mains that keeps people coming back.
Piazza Plebiscito 13, Martina Franca, Apulia, 74015, Italy080-4837987Known For
- Heaping salads and bountiful bruschetta
- Stunning spot on the piazza
- Great value and service
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3. A' Cucchiarella
$$ | |One of Diamante's most popular restaurants, in the old town center just off the seafront promenade, has atmospheric stone interiors. In the summer, sidewalk tables are the perfect relaxed place to watch the evening passeggiata while savoring inventive fish dishes.
Via Cavour 6, Diamante, Calabria, 87023, Italy0985-877287Known For
- Exceptional seafood with arty presentation
- Good vegetarian options
- Handsome stone-walled dining rooms and a terrace
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Thurs. Oct.–Mar. -
4. Alle Due Corti
$$ | |Renowned local culinary experts run this cove-ceilinged trattoria, where traditional Salentine cuisine is treated with both respect and originality. The white-walled interior is stark, but there's plenty of character in the simple, tasty fare and the gregarious chatter of local families. Menu mainstays include ciciri a tria (homemade pasta partly boiled and partly fried, with chickpeas), rice with potatoes and mussels, and crispy deep-fried squid.
Corte dei Giugni 1, Lecce, Apulia, 73100, Italy0832-242223Known For
- Cookery courses
- Hearty, tasty Pugliese food
- Anthony Bourdain dined here for his Parts Unknown series
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5. Antica Trattoria Comes Dal 1926
$$ | |Run by genial Giuseppe, this family-run trattoria serves classic seafood dishes in a relaxed, modern dining room. Freshly netted catch are heaped on hearty plates, like insalata di mare (seafood salad), seafood cavatelli pasta, and grilled gamberoni (prawns).
Via Pompeo Sarnelli 14, Polignano a Mare, Apulia, 70044, Italy080-4248888Known For
- Superb Pugliese seafood antipasti
- Big helpings, big value
- Cold cuts, cheeses, and Angus steaks
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Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No lunch Sun. -
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6. Da Cesare
$$ | |With an open kitchen and a veranda—so you can keep an eye on both the chef and the azure waters of the Golfo di Policastro—there's always something to see at this family-run seafood restaurant. Even better: it serves some of the freshest catches in town, with specialties like linguine con nero di seppia (with cuttlefish ink sauce), grilled squid, and grigliata mista (mixed grilled fish and seafood).
Via Nazionale Cersuta 52, Maratea, Basilicate, 85046, Italy0973-871840Known For
- Seafood dishes aplenty
- Open veranda with views
- Prominent position on coastal road
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Rate Includes: Closed Thurs. Nov.–Mar. -
7. Il Terrazzino
$$ | |The dining area is carved out of a cliff, and the terrace overlooks the famous Sassi ravine. From both you can enjoy such rustic specialties as foglie d'ulivo (stuffed olive leaves), zuppa di grano e ceci (cheese and chickpea soup), and pignata (lamb stew with seasonal vegetables).
Vico S. Giuseppe 7, Matera, Basilicate, 75100, Italy0835-332503Known For
- Stupendous views
- Classic Basilicata meat dishes and fresh pasta
- Interesting interiors (including a spectacular three-level wine cellar)
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8. L'Aratro
$$ | |Welcoming and rustic, this eatery is set inside adjoining trulli, complete with dark-wood beams, whitewashed walls, and a patio for summer dining. It's a certified Slow Food restaurant, so local ingredients figure prominently in the traditional, often seasonal dishes. Try the antipasto dell'Aratro, which is almost a meal in itself, or the orrecchiete with anchovies and cime di rapa (broccoli rabe)
Via Monte San Michele 25–29, Alberobello, Apulia, 70011, Italy080-4322789Known For
- Diligent use of local produce
- Classic regional fare
- Gorgeous trulli venue
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9. La Vinaigrette
$$ | |Within shell-like earshot of the sea, this professionally run trattoria with sleek white interiors and a panoramic terrace serves some of the finest seafood in the Salento. Expect classic Pugliese salty preparations like crudi, grigliate, and fritture (raw, grilled, and fried) beautifully cooked and elegantly presented.
Riviera Armando Diaz 75, Gallipoli, Apulia, 73014, Italy0833-264501Known For
- Well-considered wine list
- Pick from the freshest catch on display
- Sea views and sushi-like crudi like tuna tartare
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10. Le Zie Trattoria Casereccia
$$ | |Local families favor this tiny old-fashioned trattoria, where no-frills charm is matched by wholesome, unfussy food. Cucina casereccia (home-cooked) specialties include polpo in teglia (stewed octopus), baccalà al forno (baked salt cod), and the ubiquitous rustic purè di fave e cicoria (bean puree with wild chicory).
Via Costadura 19, Lecce, Apulia, 73100, Italy0832-245178Known For
- Warm hospitality
- Genuine local color and cuisine
- Best to book ahead
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun. -
11. Marechiaro
$$ | |Built on wooden piles in the shadow of Aragonese Castle, this restaurant—in business for more than a century—seems to float like a ship in the bay by the bridge connecting new town with the island that contains the borgo antico. Its flower-filled terrace has outdoor tables in summer; in winter, eat inside and enjoy the view through panoramic windows.
Lungomare Marconi, Gallipoli, Apulia, 73014, Italy0833-266143Known For
- <PRO>warm Gallipolino welcome</PRO>
- <PRO>freshest raw ricci di mare (sea urchins)</PRO>
- <PRO>jetty terrace over the water</PRO>
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12. Osteria Antico Androne
$$ | |With intimate tables around the interior courtyard and mezzanine of the 18th-century Palazzo Teotino, this osteria is a truly atmospheric place to dine. The menu is a mix of traditional local dishes and classic southern Italian pasta combinations—with subtle Tropeana twists here and there.
Via Boiano 6, Tropea, Calabria, 89861, Italy349-2887969-mobileKnown For
- Grilled and fried seafood
- Calabrese fileja pasta with Tropea onions
- Meat and vegetarian options
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
13. Osteria del Tempo Perso
$$ | |On an old-town side street, this laid-back restaurant occupies two caves, where ancient rough-hewn stone walls contrast with elegant table settings. The service is friendly, and local seasonal dishes include antipasti mainstays like eggplant Parmesan or salumi di Martina Franca, as well as both meat and fish secondi.
Via G. Tanzarella Vitale 47, Ostuni, Apulia, 72017, Italy0831-304819Known For
- House-made pasta with classic Pugliese sauces
- Excellent changing menu
- Local meat, including donkey
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. Sept.–June -
14. Pimm's
$$ | |Since the 1960s, this basement restaurant in the historic center has offered Tropea's top seafood dining experience, with such specialties as pasta with monkfish and almond pesto, smoked swordfish and prawns on red Tropea onions, and gnocchi filled with tiny clams and creamed pistachio nuts. The splendid sea views from the rear windows (ask for the tavolo in nicchia panoramica) are a surprising—and substantial—reason to head here. There are also five guest rooms on-site.
Largo Migliarese 2, Tropea, Calabria, 89861, Italy0963-666105Known For
- Excellent fresh seafood
- Perched high above the beach
- Book a window table for the azure views
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15. Ristorante Opera
$$ | |Don't be put off by its nondescript modernist street location, as Opera delivers a well-crafted menu of superb-value seafood dishes, from sushi-style antipasti to beautifully prepared fillets of sea bream. The always innovative food is served on arty tableware in the smart yet welcoming contemporary space or on the street-side terrace outside.
Via Nicolo' Piccinni 151, Bari, Apulia, 70122, Italy340-1774153-mobileKnown For
- Loved by locals and families
- Freshest seafood with a twist
- Innovative vegetarian options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun.
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