The food I got to try was actually very good but if you go there make sure you keep your eyes on…read moreyour bottle of wine otherwise, they will switch it for a bad one. You must also be careful, a waitress kicked a candle and burned me (by accident) but never apologized and I still have wax on my new leather shoes to prove it

The ambiance is what you get from dining at this spot!…read more Adorable decor but some things still left to be desired- the fish sandwiches are so so but there's lots of options around for amazing fish sandwiches- the octopus plate is simple yet pricey, the service is very, very laxed, and they charged a 1 euro sitting fee for our one year old who didn't have her own seat. The salmon salad was good and fresh and there's a few unique drink options. We watched the table next to us make funny faces at the sashimi which deterred my friend from ordering it. I probably wouldn't dine here again bc of the sitting charge for the baby, rubbed me the wrong way- they also wouldn't let us pay separately for what we ordered as a party of 5.

Loved the salmon salad here! Definitely the highlight of the meal, along with the beautiful patio…read moreon a quaint old European street. Romantic! Super fresh seafood. The one downside is they charged us a cover charge for a 1-year old infant, which is just bad form. Food-wise too, you gotta order the right thing. The salmon salad is a safe bet with such fresh seafood, and the octopus sandwich is legit. I'd stick to those things and you'll be sure to have a delish meal!

The food was incredible, the service was perfect. Everyone is very caring, helpful and sweet!!!!!!!…read moreWe will be happy to come back again.

We ate here twice during our 10-day stay in the Otranto area. The food is outstanding -…read moreflavor-full, excellent quality seafood dishes. Service is excellent. It's located on a quiet street, just a short walk from the main tourist street.... worth looking out for.

Some awesome dishes, some very bland dishes - but great service and great views…read more Quality: 4 Value: 4 Service: 5 Ambience: 5 We really enjoyed our dinner here, even if some dishes were much better than others. The crudo mixto platter to share was good - especially the scampi, gamberi rossi, and langostine. The fish tartars were alright; the sea bass tartar was awesome, the tuna tartar was good, but the salmon tartar was not great. The polpo in pignata was out of this world; it was a complex and hearty stew with perfectly cooked octopus in it. It had very attentive servers, and the nonna herself who cooks the dishes came out to say hello to every table - quite remarkable and endearing. Things I would never say to nonna... The cozze, riso, e patate (mussels, rice, and potatoes) were a little briny but otherwise quite bland. The fave e ciccorie (favas and chicories) were downright bad, with absolutely zero flavor. It seems like the fave are like American grits - bland starch that require a lot of seasoning to taste good. Alcuni piatti fantastici, alcuni piatti molto insipidi - ma ottimo servizio e viste fantastiche Qualità: 4 Valore: 4 Servizio: 5 Ambiente: 5 Abbiamo davvero apprezzato la nostra cena qui, anche se alcuni piatti erano molto migliori di altri. Il piatto di crudo misto da condividere era buono, specialmente gli scampi, i gamberi rossi e gli scampi. Le tartare di pesce andavano bene; la tartare di branzino era eccezionale, la tartare di tonno era buona, ma la tartare di salmone non era eccezionale. Il polpo in pignata era fuori di questo mondo; era uno stufato complesso e sostanzioso con polpo cucinato alla perfezione. Aveva server molto attenti e la nonna stessa che cucina i piatti è uscita per salutare ogni tavolo - davvero notevole e accattivante. Cose che non direi mai a nonna... Le cozze, riso, e patate (cozze, riso e patate) erano un po' salate ma per il resto piuttosto insipidi. Le fave e ciccorie (fave e cicorie) erano decisamente pessime, con un sapore assolutamente zero. Sembra che i preferiti siano come le semole americane: amido insipido che richiede molto condimento per avere un buon sapore.

This was a real splurge for us. $70 lunch for two.....well worth it but not within the budget…read more I had the tuna steak and she had the lasagna plus we shared an octopus salad. Not only was everything done quite well but the Mama in the kitchen kept coming out to make sure we were happy with out meals and asking if there was anything she could fix or adjust to suit us.....everything was perfect. We were both satisfied with out meals and decided it was one of the better meals we had on our two week wanderings around southern Italy. We would gladly come back....if you are buying.

I was staying at Palazzo Mosco Inn and Maria, the manager there, recommended L'angolo BLU. I had…read moreread about it while researching Gallipoli, so was excited to try it out. We went in May and had a reservation for one night, but one of my friends wasn't feeling great so I walked in and they were so accommodating--they let us push our reservation to the following evening. My two friends and I arrived, the hosts were so kind and welcoming. They didn't speak English, but not a problem--they were smiling and mimed to make sure my friend was feeling better, how sweet! We had a dictionary on my phone, all was well. Maria talked about the seafood, and in particular the local purple shrimp, so I wanted to try it out. When I saw shrimp on the menu, I didn't even know how it would be served or what with, but I pointed and that's what I got. I wasn't purple, so who knows if it was the local shrimp, but honestly, they were THE BEST shrimp I've ever had in my life. My friends got linguine vognole (linguine and clams) and a seared tuna (if I'm remembering correctly...) and I won the ordering contest. :) Our kind waiter brought our dishes over, he turned an espresso cup over, leaned my dish against it. The platter had the large shrimp (steamed or boiled) lined up and dusted in flakey salt. He bathed them in olive oil in front of me, flipped them over, and tah-dah. They were mine. (I wish I took a picture or video of this, but it was MEMORABLE!!!) This restaurant is a beach-y spot, but a little upscale (jeans were fine but shorts might not be), so I went to dig in with my knife and fork. The hostess noticed and ran over motioning with her hands and brought a hand wipe with her. I went for it and was so glad she gave me the o-k to peel the prawns with my hands!! The prawns were sweet, succulent, and the best I've had (and I grew up on the ocean). I absolutely loved them. We ended the meal with some granita and I was one HAPPY camper. If I were coming back I'd 100% get this dish again, or ask for a recommendation and go with it. Maybe stay away from the pasta... the seafood is too good to be mixed in with noodles. :)

One of the best restaurant. Very tasty food. Have to book in advance. Highly recommendedread more

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.

Awesome place ! Delicious food , the best pizza and spectacular view!! Good prices too!! Love! Go…read morethere , right ne t yo the beach !

It was ok, I wouldn't rush back. Good for a quick Italian…read moremeal but not great food (very simple). The outdoor area is terrific, literally right on the waters edge of the old historical town. Prices are good compared to the other restaurants around the area. Staff are friendly and efficient. Could do with some background music during the day to liven the place up a little. Would recommend

My husband and I stumbled upon this place by chance, after another restaurant we tried to go to in…read moreOtranto was open 20 minutes later. Le Pignata has friendly waitstaff and a small section of the restaurant available with outdoor dining, while also containing indoor seating with a traditional and beautiful interior. The food is the best meal I've had so far in Puglia. Do not go past the anchovy linguini, which is phenomenal! Highly, highly recommend.