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Ostuni Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ostuni
Ostuni (Greek: Astynéon) is a city and comune, located about 8 km from the coast, in the province of Brindisi, region of Apulia, Italy). The town has a population of about 32,000 during the winter, but can swell to 100,000 inhabitants during summer. It is among the main towns attracting tourists in Apulia. It also has a British and German immigrant community. Ostuni also has an industrial zone; the region is producer of high quality olive oil and wine.
Things to do in Ostuni
1. Masseria Il Frantoio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 282 reviews
Between different aromas and flavors, like the different seasons, Puglia’s kitchen steps forward like a lightweight dance between earth and sea. Among the white stones and an always tempered climate, its food, today as yesterday, reveals to be a real pleasure and a beauty cure. A delicate maneuvering took us years, to disclose the trick of the ancient dishes the women used to prepare for their husbands, coming home from hard days of work on the fields. The recipes are actualized according to our creative taste, but they guarantee that connection with tradition that astonishes and satisfies. A kitchen with female cooks at “0 Km” and not with chefs, because the nourishment of the body and the soul are the task that require the precision and the sensibility of a woman and of a mother..The dishes are prepared every day with the products of the farm: from the citrus grove of the 17 century we obtain the fruits for the jams; with the durum wheat in addition to the famous bread from Puglia we prepare by hand many types of pasta; along the trails of the estate, among the centuries-old olive trees and the dry-stone wall grow asparagus, tassel hyacinth, pumpkin, sprout of butcher’s broom, artichoke, legumes and “wild chicory”; from the vegetable garden behind the dining room the herbs. It won’t happen to eat the same things twice, not even if your stay lasts two weeks. Every day there is the taste of discovery with which ‘Il Frantoio’ conveys the typicalness of the harvest through the creative taste of the kitchen. Seated in the restaurant, with the stone vaults and floors, next to the fireplace, it might happen to you to get orzotto (made with pearl barley) with pumpkin and sprout of butcher’s groom, wild artichokes cooked in wine and tassel hyacinth with orange honey or laganari (type of fresh pasta) with filled tomatoes or maybe lamb with potatoes from the crock pan. All of this irrigated with excellent wines carefully selected form the best producers of Puglia. A lunch or a dinner at the “Frantoio” is concluded with one of the 35 different liqueurs prepared in the Masseria, but be careful to not miss the one flavored with olive leafs, it is unique in the whole world!During the summer months this theater of culture and gastronomy moves in the open air, in the central courtyard and as a guest said one day: “We are in a painting”*Open also for external guests
Reviewed By 2manyplaces2liltime - Toronto
Had a fabulous experience at the Masseria last week! Great tour of the grounds before dinner began, interesting and informative! Continued on to a wonderful dinner, wine pairings were spot on, truly accentuating the dishes and elevating the dining experience! Staff was beyond gracious and attentive and really made the night extra wonderful!
Be sure to ask for a tasting of their olive oil as they don't flat out offer it - in an attempt not to be pushy over sales, I'd imagine - but certainly worth it!!
2. Masseria Salinola
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By LouiseN_10 - Melbourne, Australia
Because that's what everything is at Masseria Salinola. Lucia and her wonderful staff produce authentic Puglian dishes which don't just feed the stomach but go right to the heart. Freshly made pasta, beautifully cooked fish, full of flavour home grown vegetables, roast meats......etc etc. stop me, I could go on forever. And the Puglian wines, magnificently!
3. Caffe' Cavour
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4.5 based on 484 reviews
Un posto intimo, ricercato, ma non impegnativo, nella sala superiore si può degustare un ottimo aperitivo, o il classico thè, per dopo scendere nella sala frantoio del 900/1000, e degustare i piatti che vengono preparati con cura da Fabrizio che usando i migliori prodotti locali, sicuramente riuscirà a soddisfare le vostre richieste.Antipasti, pasta, Pesce fresco non di allevamento, e carni pregiate, verdure locali.I vini sono solo della regione Puglia.Siamo aperti dalle 11,00 am., alle 11,30 pm, la cucina apre anche in orari particolari previa prenotazione, per i classici snack sempre aperta.
Reviewed By Michael H
We spent two weeks in Ostuni studying Italian and dined out every night. Caffe' Cavour was our favourite experience. The food was excellent catering to carnivore and vegetarian taste buds alike. The service was friendly and impeccable and on a slow night we engaged with the husband/wife team in broken Italian and impeccable english for a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Did I mention the food - it was delicious
4. Monna Lisa Caffe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 328 reviews
Reviewed By Teresa M - Sussex
We ate outside at benches and a table, under the 'clock' with the festival to watch below us (late July). Very nice and accommodating staff who served fresh pizza and bruschetta. Good for an early casual supper.
5. Impasto Napoletano
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
A pasqua e a pasquetta il ristorante sarà aperto anche a pranzo dalle 12:30 alle 14:30. At Easter and Easter Monday the restaurant will also be open for lunch from 12:30 to 14:30
Reviewed By annaick p
Following trip advisor, we decided to have an early dinner there...
What to say?..
We ordered two pizzas, one with sausage, one with sausage and mushrooms.
Pizzas arrived undercooked, the mozzarella was full of whater so the dough got soaked.
The mushrooms are CANNED mushrooms, not fresh, which leaves an awful taste.
The sausage tasted average and I guess it was from frozen.
Pretending to be the best pizza in Ostuni is just a lie.
I regret the 27€ we spent there. Service was average, didn't even bother asking how the meal was.
Please don't do like us, don't go!!!
6. Il Fienile
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4.5 based on 369 reviews
Reviewed By otizrobi - Rome, Italy
This was my second time back at the Fienile as I am not resident in Ostuni. Instead my sister who lives here, eats here often and also has suggested it to friends and clients who all remain happy. So far I have only eaten inside as have been only in the colder months but the Terrace outside has a spectacular view so it's a place to go to in the summer to avoid the crowds in Ostuni center. The menu has dishes with local products and the menu changes often according to the season and the staff go out of their way to make your meal special.
7. Kidra Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 398 reviews
Reviewed By fratersmer - Belfast, United Kingdom
we did not eat here but had a couple of drinks. The guy who served us was so friendly and very knowledgeable about local beers/wines - a true passion. Great spot
8. Cicinedda fruit bistrot
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4.5 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By JWLovesToTravel - London
Sounds like it shouldn't work, but it does. We had the mista platter of bruschetta, tomato, artichoke, warm mushroom and ricotta (yum) and courgette (wow) and the cheese, pear and courgette plate, followed by the small fruit plate and chocolate fondu. Totally delicious and, to be frank, a great option when you've stuffed yourself silly on too much pasta and pizza on previous nights.
We went on a Sunday evening, there was a live band in the Piazza della Liberta which we could hear quite clearly behind the cafe (although take care, the street is not very even and tables get knocked over easily). The slightly hippie-ish, laid back vibe in the evening sun was just perfect.
9. La Gilda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By A_IEngland - England
This is such a brilliant Bar run by Gennaro and ably assisted by Arzu in kitchen. Very friendly welcome given and a fine selection of mainly Italian Bottled Beers (many brewed in the Belgian style). A couple of Draught Beers on Tap also. Gennaro is very knowledgeable on the different Beers and will always give advice. The place is only small but a quaint setting with a couple of tables on a small balcony at rear and further few Tables on the main Frontage to the Bar plus inside. Its appeal is essentially as a Bar and they always bring a few complimentary snacks to the Table to enjoy with the Drinks. Situated on a alleyway which loops around the Old Town off to the right as you go up Cattedrale. If you like good Beers this place is a must to try. We did every night and never tired of it. Thanks Gennaro.
10. Coffee & More
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 456 reviews
Reviewed By Blanpy - Miami, Florida
Great friendly shiny Terrace with Italian atmosphere. Cool Sinatra songs played, cool waiter paying attention to make you happy and stress less. And what about the carciofini, bruschette, pomodorini e olio d'Olivia and Tiramisu. Great place to take an Italian breath. Ciao bello.
