We travel to Puglia every year, and this time we had some business to do in Foggia, but we arrived…read morelate and the office was closed, so we set out to look for some lunch and stumbled upon this delightful hidden gem! As you walk in, you are in the ground floor wine bar-restaurant. The walls are covered with wine bottles and there are tables to sit at as well as a beautiful bar. But if you are more hungry than thirsty, then take a walk up the gorgeous blue granite stairs to the upstairs restaurant. Shortly after we sat down, the owner and chef, Nicola Russo, joined us at our table. He asked if we had any dietary restrictions and what our wine preferences were. There were no menus! He selects the freshest seasonal ingredients available and then puts together surprises! We were not disappointed! Everything was to die for scrumptious! The presentation of each plate was a work of art - for your eyes and for your stomach! Nicola is a professional sommelier and chef, so I can guarantee you won't be disappointed here! Grazie mille, Nicola, per una giornata splendida! Ci vediamo il prossimo anno! --Jacira e Donato

Best local choice for seafood and fish, you can't go wrong…read more Array of seafood entrees simply delicious, wether you'll still willing to eat after such a feast you could try the freshly catch fishes according to the daily catch... First plates are equally nice, the cake, well I've never tried but the sweet cantucci home made with a nice liquor will be the well deserved end for such a feast. In two words: THUMB UP! You can't miss it if you happen to be in Barletta's neighbours.

Review written by JM (aka Malibubuoy). This is a must stop…read moreto eat and savor local Barletta food. The restaurant is in a great location and close to the beach. This is a close knit family run restaurant. If you are lucky enough to be alone traveling you may be treated to having lunch with "Mama Nona". Mama is my new Italian friend! On Sunday I decided to drive out to Barletta from Lucera (100kms) with the objective to eat lunch at Vecchio Forno (recommended by the staff at the Grand Hotel Vigna Nocelli). Upon arriving and presenting myself on Sunday, I was told that unfortunately they were full and did not have a table for me. Believe me, the place was packed and they were turning people away. Imploring that I drove from Lucera to have lunch, I was reminded again that they were full. Disappointed, I in my broken Italian language I asked if there was any other restaurant he would suggest within walking distance. At that question the owner told me to wait, I misunderstood him and started walking away. Within 50 feet of the restaurant I hear someone calling to me and it was the owner beckoning me to return. He told me that he had a spot for me. Following him I see that I am heading for a corner and could not see the table. I thought I was going to be seated by the toilets or kitchen sink. As we turned the corner, he points to a chair and I look at the table and I see a very beautiful elderly Italian lady sitting at the table surrounded by her grandchildren (very polite children!) eating local hard cheese, prociutto, and sipping white wine. The owner says to me " this is my mother, you will have lunch with her". I could not believe my great fortune! The chair backed onto the patrons, I was looking at Mama Nona, and the kitchen was right behind her. The food smells were orgasmic! What a fantastic spot! Mama Nona's son introduced me to the chef who is also his brother. The chef is a real crack! He is so funny! The chef looks at me and says "you are not allowed to pick up my mother", then he laughs!!! He asks me what I would like to eat and I say to him " What ever you wish to give me I will eat," he says " then I will give you house specialties". The following 3 hours were filled with wonderful Italian conversations with Mama Nona (I did my best at learning Italian very quickly), accompanied with the most delectable antipasti plates of food. The first two plates were raw fish slightly pickled with vegetables and a nicely prepared cold salmon appetizer, Suddenly 2 different types of mousse appeared, this was paired with home made foccacia bread which Mama Nona had made, YUM! Next was grilled octopus, the best grilled octopus ever! The followed by grilled eggplants with local slightly smoked melted cheese. Another plate was grilled local fish. All of this was washed down with their local Puglia red house wine made for Vecchi Forno. We even had grilled olives (awesome)! My mouoth was swimming with so many flavors. I think I was experiencing a palatable orgasm!!!The chef had more coming and I pleaded for him to stop, Basta!!! Mama Nona suggested that we eat some cold, freshly prepared fruit, and insisted that we also have some of their homemade cake. The lemon cake is a must have! This experience was incredible. This family accepted me into their home, fed me, and cared for me. For me it was a holy moment. Yelp friends, this is a foodie must stop location. Do make a detour and come by to eat the best local Puglia food ever! Hopefully you will meet Mama Nona. If you do, please give her a big hug for me. And remember, she is my best Italian friend... Reservations recommended.

Located right on the marina of Vieste, Il Capriccio offers a creative seafood menu at a reasonable…read moreprice for a gourmet dining experience. The location is quite pretty with outdoors tables right next to the port and even extending on a small pier, losing only a few points for being perhaps too close to a parking lot. Service is good with a helpful and friendly front of house staff, which unfortunately also seems a little over extended over the many tables. The main attraction is the seafood menu, though a non-seafood alternative is also available. Dishes are well-made, but tend to somewhat vary in quality: in my dining experience, a somewhat unremarkable pasta dish was followed by the creative and wonderfully tasty fake stuffed mussel, which may well be the star of the menu; while a vegetarian diner was offered a three-course dinner of off-menu items, none of which was particularly memorable (though very well priced). Overall a good experience, worth a stop for those looking for a seafood dinner with a great view.

We had dinner here during our previous trip to Vieste. It was great. The couple who own and run the…read morerestaurant are an incredible duo, and work hard to make the ambiance and the food memorable. Very helpful with ordering as well. We had Cozze Ripieni (almost obligatory when in Vieste), seafood risotto and grilled calamari. All delicious and served with flair. Great local winelist to accompany the meal. They're in a unique location on the southern bluffs of the old town in a unique indoor setting. Well worth your consideration...one of the better dinner experiences we had in Vieste over two trips.

First evening in Vieste and we were fortunate to find this wonderful quaint dining experience. It's…read morealong the ocean and inside is beautifully decorated and inviting. We do not speak much Italian but we were warmly welcomed by the team members. We felt like we were dining in a familiar, yet different and wonderful place. The atmosphere was bright, well decorated and warm for a September evening. All wait staff we interacted with were kind and helpful making the dining event one of the best we have had in the Apulian region. Dinners were carefully selected ( see pictures below) and prepared with care and taste worthy. Selections for all of our desires. Wine recommendations were spot on to match our dinner selections. We read some of the reviews and it was time for an updated and five star rating. If you are looking for an awesome dining experience, come try fort yourself. If we lived here it would be one of our notated favorites. Thank you for the memorable evening in Vieste!