Lecce Restaurants and Bars

1. "Le zie" Cucina Casereccia

2. "Osteria degli Spiriti"

3. "Il Volo"

4. "Tennis"

5. "Fanfulla"

6. "Angiulino"

Our favourite choice is the fantastic “Puritate” in Gallipoli, one of the best fish and seafood restaurants in Italy. But, if you have been there already, or you prefer to try something different, there are many other options for example.

7. “Lemì” (old town), “Bellavista” (seaviews) or 8.“Masseria Nonno Tore” (countryside) in Tricase, 40 minutes drive from Lecce with the option of after dinner drinks at “Farmacia Balboa”, owned by a famous movie star...Helen Mirren

9. “Monaci Castle” in Guagnano/wine county (countryside), 30 minutes drive from Lecce 

10. “Corte Restaurant” in Copertino (old town), 25 minutes drive from Lecce.

11. “Le Quattro Spezierie” or “Quanto Basta” in central Lecce.

12. “Folie” (countryside) in Verdalia, 10 minutes from Lecce 

13.“Locanda del Gallo” (countryside) in Acaya, 20 minutes drive from Lecce .

14. “La Grotta del Conte” (seaviews) in Castro, 30 minutes from Lecce 

15. “Solatio” in Torre Suda/Gallipoli(seaside, cocktail bar, music) 30 minutes from Lecce 

16. “Hosteria del Pardo” (seaside) in Santa Maria di Leuca, 30 minutes from Lecce 

17. “Da Sergio” (old town), “Corte di Nettuno” (old town), “Masseria Bandino” (countryside) or “Masseria Panareo” (countryside) in Otranto, 30 minutes from Lecce 

18. “Le Macàre” in Alezio 30 minutes from Lecce

19. “Trattoria Sant’Elia” in Patù (old town) 45 minutes from Lecce 

20. “Quintero” in Vernole, 20 minutes from Lecce 

21. “Belami” in Maglie (old town) 20 minutes from Lecce 

22. Corte degli Aranci (Taviano) 35 minutes from Lecce 

23. “Le Dune” in Porto Cesareo (seaside), 30 minutes from Lecce 

24. “Art Nouveau” in Santa Maria al Bagno (old town/seaside), 30 minutes from Lecce

25. “Lido York” in San Cataldo (seaside), 20 minutes from Lecce.

26. “Osteria del Tempo Perso” in Ostuni (old town), 60 minutes from Lecce 

27. “La Piazza” in Poggiardo (old town), 25 minutes from Lecce 

28.“Già sotto l’Arco” in Carovigno (old town), 60 minutes from Lecce

29.“Relais il Migliano” in Nardò, 20 minutes from Lecce optional winetasting at “Schola Sarmenti” boutique winery before dinner.