This is one of the better beach clubs in the area. They don't have table/chair service which is…read morekind of annoying but the bars are fast and the bartenders are good.

From the owner: we have wonderful sea, restaurant by the sea, swimmming pool, lounge barread more

I went here because I have heard terrible things about the Grotta Palazzese food and price. This…read moreplace is toward the east of there and is quite understated from the front. I had a seat upstairs where there was plenty of seating area, plus 2 other floors below. There were fantastic views from the upstairs balcony, but a little windy. Unfortunately the food isn't as good as the views. While not bad, I would rate the food as about average. Service was below average. I was eating my appetizer and had to remind him that I ordered wine. Very unlike an Italian restaurant not to serve you the wine first! I think he was upset that I didn't order water. The only size they had was .75L and it was in a glass bottle, meaning I couldn't take it with me if I didn't finish it. No thank you. Anyway, the calamita was ok and the rest of the experience was about average.

This was a lovely find when looking for a place with a view not far from the masseria we stayed at…read morein Monopoli. It seems nondescript and in an average neighborhood - i.e. not a tourist in site- except for the fact that you have a front row seat on the balcony to the Adriatic. Very low key, all locals, perfect. Great seafood, loved the orecchiette in squid ink with mussels, clams, and squid, and the zucchini flan appetizer was so good we had it twice. Serene evening on the water, great to also watch the sunset in the summer.

Outrageous! Me and…read moremy family made a reservation here at La Locanda Porta Picc and we were extremely disappointed and frustrated. The waiter who seated us was very rude and unfriendly; when we told him our reservation he said nothing and looked at a paper, then beckoned with his pen to sit down at a table. Seemed very mad we wanted to dine at their restaurant. Took forever to serve us, and then he dropped a glass bottle onto the floor next to us and didn't even apologize or acknowledge the fact that he dropped it next to our family. Told me to move my chair so he could clean it, absolutely unacceptable and inappropriate behavior. Food was mediocre and took a very long time to come out whilst everyone was served. Ambiance wasn't the best either. We definitely will not return and do not recommend!

Simply fantastic! We had amazing 'primi' (orichiette ao sugo for my 3 year old, seafood pasta and…read morezucchini with gamberi (shrimp) pasta for the grown ups). We were amazed at the quality of the dishes and the very reasonable portion sizes. Prices were also competitive ($10-13 euros each). Lots of shrimp and seafood. I was amazed my kid ate 90% of her adult portioned pasta after stuffing herself with all the olives she could put her hands on! For 'secondi' we had the fritto misto - octopus, shrimp, tuna and squid. The house white wine was fantastic! All together came down to $60 euro. Service is a bit slow but it's the Italian way. Oh, and since they only had room outside (we didn't have a reservation) they brought us blankets because it was a bit chilly. Win-win!

My wife orders spaghetti with clams any time she sees it on a menu, and she said this was maybe her…read morefavorite of all time. The raw shellfish tasting was amazing but we probably should've done one instead of two.

If you cannot enjoy a relaxing meal at Da Tuccino, then you (a) can't relax, (b) don't know good…read morefood, (c) don't like seafood (d) all of the above. Perfect setting, amazing seafood and pastas, wonderful service and you're in Italy. Not cheap, but given how good it is Da Tuccino is worth every Euro. Mangia!!

Excellent food and service. We had fresh catch of the day with spaghetti. Everything was good. They…read moreeven brought a plate of fresh carrots and cucumbers and great great with olive oil.

Loved, loved, LOVED! Not sure why all the bad reviews of this special place, but we had a…read morewonderful, memorable time there. The food was absolutely fantastic! We chose the chef's menu and our party got to try the meat, seafood, and vegetarian offerings. They were all unique and delicious! Our reservation was for lunch and we were greeted by a lovely receptionist upon arriving. We checked in ahead of our reservation time and were directed to a waiting room. Afterwards, we were seated early in one of the tables overlooking the ocean. The view was spectacular! And the staff were friendly and professional! They allowed us to roam freely around the restaurant and snap many photos. Our dining experience was over a course of 2 hours and we were never rushed. Very lovely if you can go and experience at least once!

The view is genuinely stunning that's the only reason this isn't rated lower. Everything else was a…read moreserious letdown, and we ended up leaving before even ordering a drink. We paid a $175 deposit to book. Once seated, we were pressured to pick a $300+ course per person within the first 10 minutes before we could order so much as a drink. When we said we needed more time to decide, we were turned away and never got to eat or drink anything at all. Based on the menu, dinner for two here runs close to $800, and there's apparently a hard time limit on how long you're allowed to sit. this is clearly built for a fast Instagram-photo turnover, not an actual dining experience. The servers looked exhausted and checked out. not rude, just clearly unhappy to be there, which says something about how this place is run. We lost our $175 deposit and never even got a drink. If you book here, know that you'll be rushed to order immediately and turned away if you're not ready nobody discloses that upfront.

A true gem among a lot of touristic mediocracy. We had lunch here during a walking tour of the…read morecity. There are relatively few tables so expect a more intimate experience. The menu offers several vegetarian and vegan items, as well as some fish but no meat. The service is well-paced and careful. The food is excellent, both fresh and flavorful. The vegan items were a refreshing change from the cheese-heavy meals we were having elsewhere.

One of the most amazing restaurants I've been to globally! Food, drinks and ambience were…read moreincredible. I only wish we had this restaurant in the US.