363 Best Italian Restaurants in Puglia, Apulia 2026

Giro Di Pizza

$$ Via Giuseppe Pastore, 16, 70010, Sammichele di Bari

Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining Family Style Pizzeria

In the heart of Sammichele di Bari, Giro di Pizza is a testament to the ever-revolving journey of pizza perfection. The name "Giro di Pizza," which translates to "Tour of Pizza," encapsulates a culinary adventure that traverses time and region. At Giro di Pizza, the age-old traditions of Apulian gastronomy intertwine seamlessly with the spirit of Italian pizza-making. Here, each slice tells a story: from the crispness of the crust, a nod to time-honoured baking techniques, to the decadent toppings, a tribute to the bountiful produce of the region. The restaurant itself echoes the essence of a journey. Rustic maps and travel memorabilia adorn the walls, while the aroma of wood-fired pizzas fills the air, inviting diners to embark on a flavour-filled exploration. As you traverse the menu, you'll discover the classics and innovative combinations inspired by various Italian regions. Beyond the pizzas, Giro di Pizza prides itself on a curated selection of local wines, handcrafted pastas, and decadent desserts—all celebrating the richness of Italian and Apulian culinary heritage. Whether you're a local with an insatiable love for pizza or a traveller on a gastronomic quest, Giro di Pizza promises a delightful journey across the landscape of flavours and traditions.

Al Borgo Antico - Macelleria Braceria B&B

$$$ Via Giulio Cesare, 17, 70010, Sammichele di Bari

Italian Premium Casual

In the evocative lanes of Sammichele di Bari, the rich Apulian history and culinary mastery tapestry converge at Al Borgo Antico - Macelleria Braceria. Its name, which translates to "The Old Village - Butcher's Grill," captures the essence of this establishment's dual soul. Al Borgo Antico pays homage to the time-honoured traditions of the Apulian villages. Stepping inside, one is transported to an era where craftsmanship and culinary prowess were celebrated at every corner. Rustic stone walls, vintage decor, and the comforting hum of conversation invoke a sense of nostalgia, warmth, and belonging. But the "Macelleria Braceria" facet truly sets this restaurant apart. As a macelleria, Al Borgo Antico prides itself on showcasing the finest cuts of meat, ethically sourced and handled with the utmost respect. As a braceria, these prime selections are transformed into grilled masterpieces, kissed by the flames and imbued with a smoky perfection that speaks to the soul. Every dish, from the succulent grills to the handcrafted sides, is a symphony of flavours, textures, and aromas that evoke the land's bounty. Complement your meal with a glass of local wine, and let the magic of the Apulian countryside unfold on your palate. Al Borgo Antico isn't merely a dining destination; it's an experience, a journey into the heart of Apulia's culinary and cultural heritage.

Numero Primo

$$ Lungomare Regina Margherita 46, 72100, Brindisi

Italian Casual Dining

Numero Primo - the Tenute Rubino winery - is born on the seafront in front of the port, in the center of Brindisi.

La Locanda Del Porto

$$ Via Montenegro, 20, 72100, Brindisi

Italian Family Style

La Locanda del Porto was born in March 2005 from an idea of the young entrepreneur Adolfo, who after his hotel studies and many work experiences in the restaurant business, decided to test himself and open his restaurant. A restaurant is suitable for groups or couples, which welcomes all customers looking for a typical Apulian cuisine, sea, and land. La Locanda del Porto is located in the historic center of Brindisi, where you can taste delicious dishes of Apulian specialties and fish specialties. The restaurant offers its customer's seafood specialties as well as a wide choice of appetizers and fresh fish.

Il Trullo

$$ Corso Roma, 31, 72100, Brindisi

Italian Family Style

Welcome to the Trullo Ristorante & Pizzeria. The only Pizzeria Restaurant in Brindisi with Pizza Cotta in a Real Trullo in Stone and offering meat and fish dishes of the best quality. Wide choice for celiac customers with various gluten-free dishes and to satisfy even those with particular intolerances.

Locanda Ti Li Spilusi

$$ C.da Restinco, 4, 72100, Brindisi

Italian Family Style

Locanda Ti Li Spilusi: where you can taste old and new dishes of traditional Apulian and Italian cuisine, in a rustic setting surrounded by greenery.

Palazzo Virgilio

$$ Corso Umberto I, 149, 72100, Brindisi

Italian Casual Dining

If you're looking for a nice, comfortable and friendly place, Palazzo Virgilio is your place!

Brunda Pizzeria

$$ Piazza Dante, 8, 72100, Brindisi

Italian Family Style Pizzeria

Our story goes through what we bring to your table when you choose to taste our dishes. We like to take care of every detail, giving vent to the imagination, revisiting traditional pizzas, but always respecting genuine ingredients.

Il Cucco

$$ Corso Umberto I, 137, 72014, Cisternino

Italian Casual Dining

In the historic center of Cisternino, one of the most beautiful towns in Italy located in the heart of the characteristic Valle d'Itria is the Cucco restaurant with a connected wine shop. Surrounded by its suggestive stone walls, in a warm and relaxed atmosphere, you can taste delicious and typical plates revisited or taste a glass of wine or a glass of distillate, choosing from the proposals of the full-bodied menu. At Cucco, all the proposals are an expression of the great passion for the food and wine culture of the national territory with particular regard to the Apulian tradition.

Osteria Bell'Italia

$$$$ Via Duca D'Aosta, 29, 72014, Cisternino

Italian Premium Casual

In the soul of Cisternino, the pearl of the Itria Valley, in the unique alley of lime and flowers, you will find the Osteria Bell’Italia, a historic trattoria, now a restaurant of excellence. The simplicity and elegance of the interiors reflect the world of Patron Luano and his travels, who will welcome you with Erika to guide you on a unique culinary journey. The attention to the seasonality of the habitat and the careful choice of raw materials describe the professionalism and devotion of Chef Giuseppe "Peppino" Semeraro. The tavern proposes a wide variety of classic dishes, Mediterranean and innovative cuisine, characterized by a meticulous selection of fresh fish in the summer, directly from the ports of the local marina.

OFF-topic

$$ Piazza Pellegrino Rossi, 27, 72014, Cisternino

Italian Premium Casual

Off-Topic is a restaurant born from the commitment of chef Stefano Rauco who, after a life spent among the best cookers in Rome, has chosen to create a friendly place, where you can live the love for good food and excellent materials prime. The restaurant is located in Cisternino and mixes typical Roman and Apulian cuisine.

Attico Rooftop 225

$$$$ Corso Giuseppe Mazzini, 225, 72017, Ostuni

Italian European Mediterranean Elegant & Chic

The majestic panoramic terrace of the Hotel Monte Sarago, an elegant location a few steps from the historic center of Ostuni, hosts Attico Rooftop 225 - Restaurant, Lounge Bar, and Pizza Gourmet. Fine dishes of the Apulian cuisine, revisited in a contemporary mode.

Secca 48

$$$ Piazza Cairoli, 7, 72100, Brindisi

Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining

The Secca 48 fish restaurant, whose name derives from the shoal of the Brindisi capital well known by fishermen, was born from the idea of enhancing the flavors of our land, giving the city all the experience and expertise I have acquired in the various realities in which I worked as a Chef, both national and international. The Secca48 Fish Restaurant is located in Piazza Cairoli 6, in the heart of the city of Brindisi, in the heart of the city. It can accommodate up to 50 seats in the internal room but the real strength is the square in front from where, during the summer, it is possible to admire one of the most beautiful fountains in the city of Brindisi while enjoying the exceptional plates of Chef Biagio di Giacomo.

Diecimiglia Hosteria Contemporanea

$$ Via Thaon De Revel Paolo, 5, 72100, Brindisi

Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining Bistrot

In the oldest district of Brindisi located on the breathtaking quay of the port, born in 2018 it represents the new idea of cuisine that marries the unique flavors of our land, revisited in a modern key. Diecimiglia Hosteria Contemporanea will host you in a young and welcoming atmosphere with a sea view. You can have an excellent lunch, dinner, or even an aperitif a stone's throw from the "schifarieddu" (ancient boats built by local fishermen). Our cuisine is qualified in first and second courses but also gourmet sandwiches all accompanied by delicate wines, craft beers, and tasty cocktails. We select for you the highest quality ingredients that make us special.

Marea Seaside Experience

$$$$ Via Lenio Flacco, 32, 72100, Brindisi

Italian Mediterranean Fine dining Elegant & Chic

The MAREA restaurant welcomes its guests in a remarkable location in the heart of the port of Brindisi within a modern and refined atmosphere. With views that extend between the Castello di Terra and the passage to the open sea, our cuisine will accompany you through a culinary experience that ranges from the scents of the sea to the flavors of the earth. The bar area of Marea Seaside Experience is a space where you can have breakfast with freshly baked pastries and brioches and end the day with the tasting of carefully selected spirits. For the more enterprising palates, our bartenders are available with a well-stocked menu of traditional and non-traditional cocktails.

Ristorante Taverna Della Gelosia

$$$ Vicolo Tommaso Andriola, 26, 72017, Ostuni

Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining Bistrot

The Taverna Della Gelosia was born in the alleys of the historic center of Ostuni, where there was nothing but white, the stone, and the doors of the houses. It was born because that hidden place seems the perfect place for a garden, many tables, and happy clients. The good lessons of the time remain etched in the walls and plates. The Taverna Della Gelosia restaurant in Ostuni is Puglia which meets the originality of a chef and the gastronomic knowledge of an entire brigade. It is the same tradition, seen with different eyes. It is as if something sacred is happening. Proceed through the little streets of Ostuni and reach a corner, as concealed as it is precious, a place where peace, quiet and good food paint a picture that can be remembered.

Osteria Del Tempo Perso

$$$$ Via Gaetano Tanzarella Vitale, 47, 72017, Ostuni

Italian Mediterranean Elegant & Chic

The Osteria del Tempo Perso is one of the most famous restaurants in Ostuni. The historic restaurant is located in the heart of the historic center of Ostuni, this awesome town in Puglia also known throughout the world as the White City. This attribute is due to the particular coloring of the houses which are annually painted with lime. Born in 1983, the restaurant consists of two truly unique atmospheres. Eating lunch or dinner in the Osteria del Tempo Perso is equivalent to tasting the superb flavors of the sublime typical Apulian and Ostuni cuisine, in an atmosphere of foremost charm.

Ristorante Casa San Giacomo

$$$$ Via Nino Bixico, 4, 72017, Ostuni

Italian Mediterranean Casual Dining

The Casa San Giacomo Restaurant is located among the beautiful streets of the white city of Ostuni, an unmistakable tourist destination. Casa San Giacomo represents one of the many excellences of the Apulian land and ranks among the best restaurants in the town. A welcoming place, reminiscent of the old houses of the past, with simple and essential furnishings, to accompany a cuisine that is equally simple and genuine, as the oldest of the Apulian traditions recommends. Traditional cuisine. We pass on Nonna Rosetta's recipes, enhancing local products and proposing them to customers in the best possible way, with a mix of originality and tradition.

Restaurant 700

$$$$ Largo Michele Ayroldi Carissimo, 14, 72017, Ostuni

Italian Mediterranean Fine dining Elegant & Chic

Open 7/7, Restaurant 700 offers a confidential gastronomic adventure with a refined touch and impeccable service. With this culinary promise, the old olive mill becomes a convivial table and together with the avant-garde cuisine creates a modern background steeped in history. Beyond the patio, the swimming pool and the largest private garden in Ostuni with its orange grove find their home: here you can have breakfast or dinner on the hottest nights of summer. Our local producers and farmers "sit" at our table, where respect for the seasons and the variety of natural materials are essential. For Giacomo and his team, it is a taste that always has to excel over technique and composition. This is the only recipe for them to give unforgettable moments of satisfaction.

Ostuni Palace Bistrot

$$$$ Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 218, 72017, Ostuni

Italian International Mediterranean Fine dining Elegant & Chic

Our kitchen stands out for its first-choice ingredients, researched and selected by our Chef to give you a moment of pleasure to taste and remember. Each plate highlights the taste of the local tradition which is made up of a few simple steps. The interiors of the Ostuni Palace Bistrot have been designed and cared for in every detail in order to recreate a welcoming and jovial atmosphere. The large white stone vaults bring out the magnificence of the spaces. Every detail is in tune with the refinement of the bistro, a place where past and present merge and creates an extraordinary balance.

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