Taranto Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Taranto

October 5, 2017 Fernanda Pittenger

Taranto (Italian pronunciation: [ˈtaːranto] ( listen); early Italian: Tarento from Latin: Tarentum; Ancient Greek: Τάρᾱς Tarās; Modern Greek: Τάραντας Tarantas; Tarantino "Tarde") is a coastal city in Apulia, Southern Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Taranto and is an important commercial port as well as the main Italian naval base.
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1. La Pignata

Viale Magna Grecia 41, 74121, Taranto, Italy Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, Barbecue, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +39 7794467
Excellent
51%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 501 reviews

La Pignata

Reviewed By Eithne S - Germany

Just spent an evening here in pleasant family company. We had a varied meat/fish antipasti mix which was very tasty, small sausages, croquettes, baked onions(Yum!!), pepper mixes, mozzarella dish and mussels all well prepared and presented. Attentive service and a pleasant primitivo wine to accompany.The pizza had an excellent baked base and we finished the meal with a creamy sorbet to end the evening.

2. Primovino Wine Club

Via Galileo Galilei 26/4, 74121, Taranto, Italy Reservations Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$118 - HK$157 +39 340 855 5840
Excellent
65%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 255 reviews

Primovino Wine Club

Reviewed By Piergiorgio R

Il locale è piccolo ma accogliente e caloroso. Il menù prevede porzioni abbondanti e preparazioni tradizionali esaltate dall'utilizzo di buone materie prime. Il servizio è simpatico ed informale. È lecito aspettarsi di più dalla carta dei vini. Giusto il conto.

3. La Locanda

Vico Civitanova 12, 74123, Taranto, Italy Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Reservations, Wine and Beer Seafood Lunch, Dinner HK$141 - HK$487 +39 392 834 8260
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 334 reviews

La Locanda

Reviewed By Dommags - Co Kerry

Just had pleasant meal here. Very nice waitress (daughter of proprietor) who had excellent English and helped us through the menu.
7 course anti pasta consisting of octopus, cockles, (both served cold) aubergine, fish cake, tomatoes/ squid in black squid ink,etc. All OK
Risotto alla mare, again OK.
Nice bottle of verdichio White from Apuglia. Lemon sorbet.
€62. Reasonable price.

4. Pizzeria Birreria Landhaus

Via Cesare Battisti 107, 74121, Taranto, Italy Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$71 - HK$251 +39 371 327 1349
Excellent
73%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 804 reviews

Pizzeria Birreria Landhaus

Reviewed By Florian300 - Brussels, Belgium

good pizzeria, excellent service, a bit pricey for being Taranto and far from city center, but was ranked among bests in trip advisor, so i gave it a try. Italy is still the only country in the world to charge the COPERTO !!! So, be aware, always you start the meal, you immediately pay for empty plates and glasses depending on the place you choose to stay ca. 2 euros per person and more and more, on that you calculate the tip to the waiter, if you are 3-4 people 15 euros just fly away from you pocket as somebody steals you, and this idea of being fooled up cannot be swallowed so easily. Besides, the waiter suggests German beer Franziskaner in a place where they really have good local beer, red one, Moretti and a blonde pils version of it. We were 4, ordered 3 pizzas, 2 beers, 2 cokes, 4 arancini and few meatballs (polpette) as starters and paid 52 euros.

5. Risto Fratelli Pesce

Via Porto 18, 74123, Taranto, Italy Waitstaff, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Drinks HK$212 - HK$487 +39 349 464 4363
Excellent
60%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Risto Fratelli Pesce

Reviewed By aleksandra s - Belgrade, Serbia

Highly recommended place if visiting Taranto. Antipasto di mare exceptional combination of fine sofisticsted tastes, well prepared and served. We had only primo afterwords, both being fantastick ( packeri con fruti di mare and padra with cozze &vongole). Antipasto, 2 primi, 1/2l vino da casa 42eur, which we find good value for money.

6. IL MUGNAIO

Via Ancona 36 | Nei Pressi Del Palamazzola, 74121, Taranto, Italy Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Delivery, Reservations, Serves Alcohol Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Delicatessen, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$47 - HK$196 +39 345 768 8321
Excellent
58%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 547 reviews

IL MUGNAIO

Reviewed By Florian300 - Brussels, Belgium

sad, horrible atmosphere inside, waited 20 minutes to get the menu cards on the table, while in the restaurant there were only one table served and our table waiting. Pizzas below average, but we were hungry so had to eat. Prices were ok, but still coperto!!! The place is far away from center, in a not so nice neighborhood, and prices were ok.

7. Come Vuoi Pane & Condimenti

Via Nicolo' Tommaso d'Aquino 100, 74123, Taranto, Italy Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol Italian, Fast Food, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +39 099 450 9307
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 309 reviews

Come Vuoi Pane & Condimenti

Reviewed By Richard64T

During our visit in Taranto, we noticed that a lot of restaurants were closed on Monday. However, we found this lunch shop open. Great choices of brown and white sandwiches and ingredients. All super fresh and prepared after you order. Nice staff, however their English is poor - not really an issue. Just look at the wall for the menu, and fill in your order form and give it to the staff. Price is ok, about 6 Euro for a well prepared and tasteful Sandwich. So when you are in the neighbourhood, think about this place.

8. Tabir - Birroteca Tarantina

Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 35, 74123, Taranto, Italy Wheelchair Accessible Italian, Bar, Pub, Brew Pub Dinner, Late Night, Drinks HK$31 - HK$118 +39 335 754 7169
Excellent
62%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 176 reviews

Tabir - Birroteca Tarantina

Reviewed By ComeflywithmeFlorida - Florida

Around the corner from The Plaza Hotel is a small and friendly beer bar. It opens about 7:00pm and stars serving food at 7:30. Food mostly consists of cured local meats, cheeses and salads. Everything we tried was good...Large meat platter, two salads, Sandwich, 3 beers and 2 wines $45 euros. Large selection of beers in btls and 6 on tap. Service is good and very friendly. Portions are large and of high quality. Nice place.

9. Sud

Piazza John Fitzgerald Kennedy 9-15, 74123, Taranto, Italy Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Mediterranean, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$196 - HK$487 +39 331 928 9332
Excellent
60%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 556 reviews

Sud

SUD is a place with strong character, where a refined cuisine, an amazing bar and a lot of music meet each other. Design environment with patio and location for dj sets. Instinctive but rigorous cuisine with dishes that are extremely balanced and amazing at the same time and that features a great deal of attention to traditional recipes and modern and natural cooking methods. Short supply chain with garden products and own production of everything that is served, including bread, cakes and ice creams. Large selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Easy parking, children's menu, no service fee or other charges. Benvenuti a SUD.

Reviewed By Valerio A - London, United Kingdom

This gem restaurant is providing excellent service and wonderful food. Love their friendly attitude, and the quality of the food stands out. Whilst eating you can enjoy great live music which is a good touch!! High reccomend folks!!

10. Melasogno

Via Venti Settembre 13-15 | Ang. Via de Cesare, 74123, Taranto, Italy Takeout, Reservations, Buffet, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Italian, Healthy, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks HK$94 +39 099 400 8469
Excellent
69%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 266 reviews

Melasogno

Aperitivo, Vino, Prosecco, Frutta fresca, Insalate, Centrifugati, Frullati, Yogurt, Pite dolci e salate

Reviewed By DAY00139 - Province of Taranto, Italy

Simple, tasty, and healthy dishes made to order using fresh local products. Caters to many different food allergies including people intolerant to nickel. Convenient location, comfortable setting with local products for sale (even published poetry books written by the owner).

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