Discover the incredible culinary scene of Salento with this brief selection of quality restaurants and typical trattorias where good cuisine and sense of hospitality come at good value for money

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La Casa Blanca – San Cataldo

Simple trattoria by the sea in the Marina of Lecce, just a 10 mins drive from the city center. Their sea-based cuisine is honest and very good, with fish delivered every morning by the nearby fishermen and cooked by tradition in abundant portions. At a very reasonable price. The risottos are memorable, so is the fried seafood and the giant potato croquette. Top!

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Trattoria Da Olga, Gallipoli

THE PLACE for seafood in Gallipoli since the 60’s. At this family ran eatery Gallipoli’s cuisine heritage is preserved as intact as delicious, like grandma would. A must try is the tubettini pasta in grouper sauce… a signature Salento dish that none else make this good. At honest prices

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Taverna del Porto, Tricase

Eatery with seaview in the town of Tircase, serving everything fish and seafood with a slight contemporary twist. The way fish comes displayed is already spectacular, but the whole dining here is a real experience. The rooftop has been converted into a gourmet pizzeria that, especially in winter over stormy weather, offers a suggestive sea-view experience

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Il Diavolicchio Goloso, Otranto

Quality, beauty and style come all together in one place at “the gluttonous devil”, Otranto’s unrivaled countryside eatery. Popular among the local jet-set and international celebrities, it is fully worth the bit higher prices because overall it is another level.

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