Stayed here with my tour group for two nights. We all loved the amazing views from the back patio…read morearea. Very nice refreshing pool, just wished they stayed open later. My room was bigger than most Italian hotels. Comfortable queen sized bed and a roomy bathroom. Walk in shower was an additional bonus... so many showers are just a small corner with a drain. Small balcony in the room, great view overlooking the pool. Getting drinks at the bar was a bit challenging. Not sure they were prepared for our large group. It just took awhile to get drinks. Learned to order two at a time. Food at the hotel was average, again took awhile to get food.

The Relais Histo' is a great hotel! The hotel isn't far from Taranto. It's surrounded by 70 acres…read moreof olive trees. They produce their own olive oil from the trees and serve it in their restaurants and have bottles for sale. The rooms are great and have amazing views of the courtyard or olive orchards. The showers all have both wands and rain shower heads. The set up is perfect especially if you're tall. The grounds are amazing with hidden treasures around each corner. You never know what you will find from various plants to ancient archaeological finds. I didn't get to explore the whole site by there are plenty of other discoveries throughout the site. A few examples would be: horseback riding, exploring the onsite cathedral and underground aqueduct, and the numerous trails.

Did a yoga retreat here. There were 10 of us. Place has many groups and families…read more Pros - [ ] 150 acres of quietness - [ ] Nice pool. How relaxing depends on other guests using it. - [ ] Breakfast awesome!! Fresh eggs, all kinds of fresh baked goods, the sweetest cherry tomatoes, several kinds of cheeses, multiple fruits, porridge one day, 2 kinds of yogurt, granola, juice - [ ] Tea kettle and tea bags in the room - [ ] They grow their own grapes. Wine tasting was very informative and fun - [ ] Easy to go for a long walk on the property - [ ] Felt safe - [ ] I liked the packed lunches. - [ ] beautiful flowers all over Cons - [ ] Room not set up for two single women- set up for a romantic couple. Friend slept in big bed in a sunken bedroom and I slept in a small twin in the "dining room" - [ ] No shower curtain. Bathroom gets wet during shower - [ ] Took two days to get more hangers; our room had 4 in one closet. Ther was another closet with two more hangers but we didn't realize it. - [ ] The concept of "more towels please" somehow never came to fruition - [] Not organized for off site excursions- nothing printed out to what would be normal questions to any hotel front desk person. - [ ] No full length to mirror. Only 2 mirrors in the bathroom. - [ ] Tye quality of dinner Service is dependent on whether there is another event. - [ ] WiFi spotty - [ ] We couldn't get a second key - [ ] No lotion in the room - [ ] Couldn't check out in the morning despite an arranged time set in advance. Front desk opens at 9am. Tried to get bill the night before but it wasn't ready.

This is one of those places that you won't expect to find in a city like Taranto. Actually I wish…read morethere could be more of them here. It's located in the most beautiful area of the city, meters away from Ponte Girevole and Lungomare. They have very good cocktails and drinks and next time I'll definitely try their food too. Very recommended!

We went there for a quick lunch. It is across from a Navy station and there was a lot of parking on…read morethe street. The interior is nice and the staff was friendly. My wife really enjoyed the melon that they gave us at the end of the meal.

I absolutely love this little, charming restaurant in Taranto. Packed with lots of locals, this…read moreplace surely serves some of Taranto's best cuisine. It is indeed delicious, and I understand why it tops 'must visit'-lists often. This is a trattoria, first and foremost, but it still includes a beautiful, quite elegant interior combined with table cloths, proper wine glasses and a service that feels secure and knowing. We went there for some lunch which was classic, but very tasty. First of was wine. Cheap, but our glass of white was intense, yet still light. Food was equally amazing. Classic Italian dishes, of course, but with a local and Puglian twist. Seafood was, naturally, a winner here - and combined into almost every dish. I had a beatiful pasta dish; orechiette with tomato, mussels and pecorino romano. Simple, but very good. This is a place I would gladly return to, if visiting Taranto again. Definietly one of the best dining experiences for our Puglia travels.

This place was so amazing that it became one of our most favorite locations in Mesagne. The food,…read moredrinks, staff, and ambiance were perfect. The food was superb. I would HIGHLY recommend the antipasto especially if this is your first visit to Italy or if you want a great sampling of the local fares. The staff was super friendly it felt as if you were visiting close friends or family. Even when we didn't dine in we were greeted and welcomed. Maybe stopping in for a Lemoncello or two.

Masseria Bagnara Resort and Spa located in Lizzano, Puglia, Italy is for those who want to…read moreexperience the real Italian country life along with all the modern luxuries that will pamper you to the maximum. I had the good the fortune of getting to stay at this place recently and it is so beautiful that I won't be able to explain it in words. You can check out the photographs from the internet and that can give you some idea but believe me, nothing can match the experience of seeing the beauty of this place live in front of your eyes. Just after one trip to this place Masseria Bagnara Resort and Spa has become my favourite place in the world.

The owner, Alessandro, of this beautiful Masseria was welcoming and attentive. His son Amadeo…read moreartfully and warmly gave us an olive oil tasting and a wine tasting. Amadeo is a natural teacher and we learned so much from him. Marco, the chef, spent time with us in the kitchen where he supervised us preparing and cooking asparagus. He answered all our questions about making pasta. The setting is elegant and tastefully designed, the pool longer than most, and most of all--the food is tops, optimo! We walked one morning to the sea about a mile away. I highly recommend this exceptional place for the graciousness of the staff and the menu which changes daily.

Baroné has a nice area to eat outside. Additionally, the service is quick or you can take gelato or…read moresweet pastries to go. We had caprese salad and pizza after taking a long morning tour of the city. Both dishes were good. What I liked most about Baroné was the outdoor seating. The server took a large party before serving us and we were there first. This was my only issue with the outdoor dining. We waited a bit to get service but once the order was placed, the food was out within 10 minutes. I enjoyed Taranto and dining at Baroné.