Location: Otranto
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Where to eat European food in Otranto: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on European food in Otranto, Province of Lecce, Italy. Gaze out at the azure Adriatic Sea from the sunny beaches of Otranto, in Italy's Puglia region. This historic port town attracts locals and tourists to its 10km of beaches and diving rocks. In town, the cathedral features large-scale mosaics dating back to the 12th century. If you love snorkeling and beautiful seaside views, it's worth making the short journey south to Porto Badisco.
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10. L'ora di mezzo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 676 reviews
Reviewed By 420sallyb
We are here twice during our 6 night stay in Otranto. The food was simple, super fresh and delicious - a seafood lovers paradise. The specials of monkfish and clam linguine and fresh tuna were exceptional. The service was excellent and the waiters were happy to help with wine recommendations which they got spot on. They also spoke good English which is rare in the area, but very helpful with our very limited Italian! The restaurant is in a great spot too!
9. White
Overall Ratings
4 based on 676 reviews
Reviewed By MrsBB2000
We enjoyed a tasty lunch here, the view is quite something, perched just above the aqua waters of pretty Otranto. We had a range of drinks, salads and sandwiches. All were served quickly and all were very tasty. It is beautifully decorated in clean, crisp white, the view is the star here and the food matches it in quality. The service was friendly and attentive.
8. Primo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1453 reviews
Semplicemente una trattoria, dove Ti senti come a casa. Non e un locale elegante, ma semplice e pulito, la cucina ha piatti preparati giornalmente. Il menu e dettato dalla stagionalità ma soprattutto dalla disponibilita di mercato combinata con la nostra
Reviewed By petermD7849OV
Although the old town of Otranto is stunningly beautiful, (and justifiably overrun with tourists!), the restaurants within the old walls are mostly unreliable. They trade off passers-by, who are often lured into places by waiters operating out on the street. No restaurant with any self-belief or pride would send its staff out onto the street to tout for business. Having stayed in Otranto for 5 days recently, my advice to discerning diners is to look outside the walls. Primo falls into this category. It is a long-established place run by people who really care about food. You will find a cold display of today's fresh fish. You will find daily menus that frequently change according to market. You will find sensibly priced local wines. The personnel are kind, friendly, and knowledgable. I had a lunch and two dinners here over 5 days, so good was it. Walk around the old town, marvel at the sights, then go outside to Primo - it is only 5 minutes' walk from the walls...Signore..le dico solo Grazie!!!....p.s.: oggi, questa recensione..ci voleva proprio!!... ;-)
7. Atlantis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 688 reviews
Reviewed By mini2006
On the beach , only sunbeds and umbrellas taking the view we went to Atlantis. An advise in the Michelin made us hope for a high quality The ricchi ( sea urchin) pasta was bitter. Fish was presented without any explanation. Tuna was overseasoned.Service was comparably cold / uninterestedWould not return.
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6. Girodiboa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By verapichierri
With "aperitivo di pesce", all fresh and good, and some good wine, this restaurant gives us the chance to appreciate Otranto even more. Sandro's french manners make this place romantic and suggestive. This is the place where an "aperitivo" can be really enjoyable! ....when the sun goes down is better!! Vera
5. Horus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 518 reviews
Reviewed By Una P
very welcoming English speaking personnel invited me to the expensive looking restaurant very near the sea, what turned to be quite middle range priced. White table cloths, tables that do not swing as soon as you touch them. They were forthcoming enough to cook a seafood risotto just for me alone, although menu said that min order is for two persons. It was delicious. Home wine was sweet, bit sparkly and also had that light crust, that makes you want to drink more of it. Overall very pleasant and enjoyable evening spend in Horus.
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4. Al Tartufo Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 682 reviews
Reviewed By Pietro p
Must admit we got there on the recommendation of a local friend and of our guide.On a rainy day in May after visiting the beautiful Otranto we headed to Al Tartufo.The design, the look of the restaurant was surprisingly beautiful.You wouldnt think that the place was in Otranto along the river Idro. It could have been in London, Rome, Paris or Madrid.Wonderfully elegant place.The couple of managers - Giuliano and Stefania - are involved in serving and presenting the dishes and the fresh fish and the fresh âtartuffiâ that are present in every dish.The fresh tartuffi are picked by Giulianoâs father on a daily basis. Personally I am not a fan of truffles. However their cream soup âvelutoâ if I am not wrong with tartufo was amazing. My main dish was pasta with sea urchin. There are not many places where you can have it. AAAmazing.Deserts were out of this world. We shared four or five for the 12 of us. We were not an easy group, but the owners and the staff were able to handle us.Young, available and always smiling...and the price/quality ratio is like nowhere else.If I could I would have lunch there every day.Guys, move to Otranto just to eat at this place!
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3. L'altro baffo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1850 reviews
Reviewed By coconutugly
We loved the dinner here that our Palazzo hotel had recommended. We ordered 5 different starters, 5 main dishes and 5 desserts and the majority were tasty and beautifully presented. Staff are efficient and professional. Modern restaurant perfectly situated at the entrance to the old town. Classy place! AND LOVED THE WINES.... top!
2. Il Diavolicchio Goloso
Overall Ratings
4 based on 896 reviews
Reviewed By whitstables2017
We were looking for a restaurant in Puglia where we could get fresh grilled fish and delicious local food. We were recommended Ristorante Il Diavolicchio Goloso. The service staff gave us a great welcome and were attentive and quickly gave us a glass of delicious rosé Prosecco. The taster degustation starters were tasty but the food, in general, lacks interest and taste. Two of us had monkfish and it was soggy, not well seasoned and was covered in breadcrumbs accompanied by an anaemic vegetable. We also had monkfish in the tomato which was, in our opinion, more tasty. The cuttlefish was overpowered by the turnip tops. The desserts were hugely disappointing. The fruits of the forest pudding was too sugary and tasteless, it tasted shop bought, and the Tiramisu had no alcohol and was tiny. The bill came to â¬200 for four of us (with one bottle of wine) and Iâm afraid weâd had better meals, albeit simpler and plainer fare, for half the price here in Puglia.
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1. ArborVitae
Overall Ratings
4 based on 434 reviews
Reviewed By 554phillipz
I was fortunate to be invited to Arborvitae to celebrate my friends 50 birthday along with another 22 people and the chef and his staff did not let us down in anyway from the amazing food he cooked to the impeccable service the staff gave us which made the night more enjoyable for all . If you are in otranto puglia give it a try its a big yes from me
Where to eat Contemporary food in Otranto: The Best Restaurants and Bars
