Came here while visiting San Giovanni Rotondo for the Padre Pio sanctuary. Family vacation in Italy…read morebrought me to Bari area and after 7 hour drive from southern Italy in September my family and I checked into a cute hotel and asked for restaurant recommendations--it was a Thursday evening in September and there was not many places available. Side note--locals tend to eat a late dinner so a lot of Italian restaurants open late (this one I believed opened at 7:30pm). It's a little more upscale than the others I had seen. For instance, the other restaurants in area offer a "menu touristico" which is pretty much a 3-course meal at a set price. This location was mainly a la carts and although prices were higher they weren't terribly high. We spent about €80 for dinner for five people which included beer and sparkling water. The ambiance looks classy and upscale (we felt a little underdressed)--service was decent. Food had mixed reviews. Portions looked small but I felt were pretty filling. The good comments on food were that the sauce in pasta tasted very fresh and the pasta (which was handmade) was also very good. So so comments were that some of the dishes were too salty. Personally I had the spaghetti with olives and sausage so that's the only one I can truly speak to--the pasta was perfectly al dente (which I find hard to do at home with spaghetti) the sauce resembled fresh crushed tomatoes and not watery or oily at all. I don't eat olives that much but I think that's what made the dish salty for my Dad who ordered the same thing. The sausage is crumbled sausage and is mixed into sauce. If your looking for white glove experience type dinner then check this place out.

From the owner: Sin dalla nostra apertura nel 1997 proponiamo l'autentica cucina pugliese…read more Da allora fino ad oggi l'Osteria Antica Piazzetta è rimasta il punto di riferimento di una ristorazione incline alla valorizzazione dei sapori tradizionali. Ogni piatto è preparato secondo originali ricette e utilizzando solo ingredienti di produzione locale di altissima qualità. Per questo la proposta alla carta varia seguendo rigorosamente la stagionalità dei prodotti

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!

Absolutely stunning interior (and outdoor seating), wonderful and clearly out of the ordinary…read moreculinary experience, and super friendly staff giving good advice. Prices are accordingly. Very romantic. The Crema di Limona was heavenly!

From the owner: Nel borgo antico della città, in uno dei vicoli tra i più caratteristici dove in estate è allestito…read moreil dehors, sorge il ristorante la ripa, un antico convento del XV secolo, gestito dalla mamma Annamaria, che in maniera impeccabile accoglie i clienti, e dai giovanissimi figli chef Andrea e Marcello. La cucina è tipica pugliese ed ha un particolare occhio di riguardo per l'alimentazione salutista, nonchè nella specializzazione ed aggiornamento, di Andrea chef patron formative presso istituti e aziende di fama internazionale .Le specialità mirano essenzialmente al pesce, ma la carne occupa un posto di rilievo grazie alla particolare cura nelle scelte

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

From the owner: Siamo un ristorante improntato sulla ricerca dell'eccellenza e facciamo una cucina di territorio…read morerivista da un occhio un po' più moderno in maniera da lasciare stupefatti nostri clienti

They have some of the best apperitivo choices in the area. Their staff is super helpful and kind…read more They get their pastries from another pastry shop in Vico so don't be fooled by paying extra for the pastries - they aren't made on-site! Also, every time our family visits, our credit card gets hacked shortly after. Not sure if it's legit or if it's just a coincidence but I'd suggest paying cash if you are going to make a larger purchase.

Pizzicato is simply one of the most iconic places within the entire Gargano…read more A robust and sound track of quality and passion year over year, keeping a solid bound with the traditions of the territory and an innovative spirit with their creations. Whether you need to recharge your batteries in the morning with Pizzicato's excellent brioches (I do recommend the ones with Pistacchio's cream!) or refresh after a day on the beautiful beaches around...this is the place to go.

It's hard to believe that Ristorante Piazzetta Patrone was not on Yelp yet. It's view is…read morespectacular and the food is great. Our shard Venetian mussels were delicious, the first pasta course was not only masterly crafted, but sizewise almost to share. The main course, a whole grilled fish, just amazing. Desserts, and had tried a few are very yummy. My favorite was the ricotta cake. Don't forget an assortment of some very local after dinner drinks.

We stayed in one of the restaurants three accomodations for four nights. Location is nothing short…read moreof amazing. Breathtaking views, quiet, killer-sunsets just in front of your door. The whole peninsula - which is a National Park (Parco Nazionale del Gargano) is worth visiting and exploring. Fun to drive as well (a bit narrow at times). Since we had our "home" for a few days here, we did naturally come to this restaurant for dinner. Every night. The first night was a night to remember. A huge storm hit the place, people had to hide insight and wait out the storm. But the mood was still good and people enjoyed their drinks. After the storm did quiet down we had our first dinner here. They have fantastic food here. Italian and seafood dishes. With a twist. Also a huge wine list with fantastic wines. For white wine try some Puglian Fiano (INSOLITO -Michele Biancardi or Antica Enotria). For red try out the LE BRACI Negroamaro - Severino Garofano. The kind of pasta we've enjoyed the most were the "Troccoli". Thicker and heavier (homemade) than Spaghetti. A real treat. There are several dishes here you can order with this kind of pasta. That said all the meals were wonderful. Never fell short. Great standard, high quality ingredients. But what stands out even more than the pasta is the fish and seafood. It doesn't get better and/or fresher than this here (except you catch it yourself). Probably the best and freshest seafood we've ever had. And we've had many. Some of the meals we've ordered: - Troccoli with Vongole (clams) - Fresh troccoli pasta with a spring onion cream, cuttlefish* and a smoked herring paste - Fresh pappardelle with a catch of the day fish ragu - Fusillone pasta with a mix of raw and sauteed prawns* in a fresh rosemary infused tomato - Mixed pasta with seafood and cured fish roe - Deep fried trawler fish, prawns and calamaretti with zucchini scapece - Traditional stuffed mussels - Traditional salted cod oven baked with hyacinth bulbs and potatoes And now the best for last: - Raw seafood platter of the day This raw (crudo) platter is an experience. The freshest seafood you'll ever put in your mouth. A huge platter with oysters, squid, raw fish, shrimp, langoustines and clams. All so good, don't shy away in case you've never eaten raw seafood. Oysters were amazing. And the Langoustines were so full of flavour, you can taste the sea ... and so sweet. A wonderful platter. Great starter (serves 2) and for 22 Euros a steal. An amazing restaurant. Location, views, freshness, quality. It's all there. Since we were staying with them we even were able to let them serve some pasta for us for lunch to our accomodation. And in the evening we always got a table. But: If you don't stay here, be sure to make a reservation. It's a hugely popular place. Be it the restaurant or the outside section (with a reduced menu) to watch the sunset. Loved it. A must-do when in the area. And worth an even longer drive.

AL TRABUCCO DA MIMI is one of the most unique resort type properties in the world. We've been to…read morehundreds of beautiful places in our life and this one is at the top of the list. We booked a cabin for two nights and the room was beautifully renovated and decorated in rustic modern style. They also offer the motor bikes rental as well as paddle boarding equipment. The continental breakfast was included and it was great: excellent coffee, freshly squeezed juices (pineapple and celery was my favorite, so was the carrot juice). Other breakfast items: cooked to order eggs, freshly baked pastries, cakes and brioche bread, fresh fruit and different kinds of cheeses. We also had lunch and dinner at the onsite restaurant and everything was fresh and delicious. We watch them catch the fish and take it straight to the kitchen. All staff we had interactions with was friendly, welcoming and very attentive. There's also a beautiful bar area where you can order drinks, fresh seafood and dessert. We had cocktails and fresh oysters there and we loved it.