Where to Eat in Puglia
Italian — Pugliese — the best restaurants, must-try dishes, and practical dining tips for your wine trip to Puglia.
Local Cuisine
The culinary tradition of Puglia is rooted in Italian — Pugliese cooking. Local restaurants pair regional dishes with wines from the surrounding vineyards, making dining an integral part of the wine country experience.
Must-Try Dishes
Restaurant Recommendations
Fine Dining
Bros' — Floriano and Giovanni Pelegrino
Michelin-starred in Lecce, avant-garde Southern Italian cuisine using Pugliese ingredients
Winery Restaurant
Il Frantoio — Masseria
Legendary masseria (farmhouse estate) near Ostuni with multi-course lunch using estate olive oil and Negroamaro wine
Bistro
Trattoria al Gatto Rosso
Bari's beloved orecchiette trattoria near the old city, family-run, no reservations
Casual
Le Orecchiette delle Nonne
Watch Bari's nonne roll fresh orecchiette outside their homes in the Arco Basso district, buy direct
Dining Etiquette & Tips
Tipping
Coperto €1–2. Tips not expected but 5% appreciated for good service.
Meal Times
Lunch: 13:00–15:30 · Dinner: 20:00–23:00
Reservations
Bros' needs advance booking. Masseria lunches require reservation days ahead. Trattorias are walk-in.
Vegetarian Options
Excellent