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Top 9 Southern-Italian food in Merine Apulia, Province of Lecce, Italy
Reviews on Southern-Italian food in Merine Apulia, Province of Lecce, Italy including Li Risi, Colonial Cafe Drinks, Pizza&Co, L'Arzilla Furcina, La prelibatezza dal 1941pucceria e birra artigianale, Checco Pizza, Tormaresca Vino e Cucina, Mastro Enomaltoteca, Pizzeria Vice
9. Pizzeria Vice
Overall Ratings
4 based on 506 reviews
Reviewed By bebsaurus_13
We came here two nights in a row while in Lecce we loved this place so much.The pizzeria fills up quickly so come early or book. Service is fast and efficient so you can eat pretty quickly.The menu has over two and a half pages of pizzas that go from the classics to completely original ones. I tried the Rustica, the Martina Franca and adored both. The ingredients are fresh and local, and the dough is just spectacular.A true gem.
8. Mastro Enomaltoteca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By Davina467
We didn't really understand the menu so asked for advice which was good but the salami dish for one was far too big followed by crostini which consisted of burnt toast with a variety of toppings. The food wasn't to our taste and the service was painfully slow even with reminders - I think the large table took precedence and we even had to wait for menus as they had run out.
7. Tormaresca Vino e Cucina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 415 reviews
Tormaresca Vino & Cucina is a casual, social dine-in experience featuring Italian comfort staples native to the region. The menu showcases simple, delicious dishes made exclusively with local ingredients -including a fresh selection of fish and mussels -
Reviewed By Appealing56
On a recent visit to Lecce my wife and I had the pleasure of eating here. Even though it was close to the afternoon closing time, the staff readily accommodated us for a late lunch. The food was very good - the Lampini and pomodorini scatarrati were excellent.
6. Checco Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 730 reviews
Reviewed By Fatjon Q
One of the best pizza you can find in Lecce. The good looking pizzas made with fresh and good quality ingredients
5. La prelibatezza dal 1941pucceria e birra artigianale
Overall Ratings
4 based on 657 reviews
Reviewed By Just_Tina_C
Small place not far from cathedral. Friendly owners who explained the 'histrory' of the typical puccia leccese, the ingredients of this sort of sandwich taken into the fields by farmers, so the typical puccia contains mortadella, different cooked vegetables in different 'sections' of the puccia, anchovies and special 'ricotta forte'. If you don't like any of the ingredients you can leave it out as they prepare it fresh for you when you arrive, The puccia is eaten slightly warmed/toasted, and costs 5 euros. If you want a light lunch in Lecce historical centre this is a good option in my opinion. Local craft beer also available and a few seats inside and out.
4. L'Arzilla Furcina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 276 reviews
Piccola Osteria nel centro di Lecce accogliente e molto intima. Si possono degustare piatti tradizionali sia di terra e sia di mare. Tutto rigorosamente preparato dalla Chef Lina con tanta Passione Cura e Amore.
Reviewed By 224adriano
Worth the walk to try this exemplary local restaurant. I booked by email and Adriano was quick to respond. Friendly welcome and a great balance between warm hospitality and professional formality. Particularly enjoyed the selection of plates 'from the garden'. the wine recommendations were also excellent.
3. Pizza&Co
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1684 reviews
Small Pizzeria in the historic center of Lecce, excellent pizza and tasty homemade sandwiches, great courtesy and kindness of the owners themselves a unique place, a place where you can eat on the fly first class
Reviewed By Cat4158
We visited here two times during our stay in Lecce. We were lucky enough to find a table outside where we enjoyed a beer while my husband went in to order the pizza. All credit to the guys inside who told us that a full pizza would be too big for two persons....they were totally right! They produced our perfect pizza and the proportions were exactly right. Great food, cold beer and an honest approach to customer service. Thank you!Ciao Cat, our work involves passion and this passion guides us in trying to make those who come to see us feel good, being honest is an essential prerogative if we want to try to be always better, we are happy you found yourself well, we hope that in your next trip in Lecce you want to come back again to see us, because as they say, there is no two without three. GOOD LIFE.
2. Colonial Cafe Drinks
Overall Ratings
5 based on 286 reviews
Reviewed By 413mathiast
Great Cuban/Salento fusion cocktail bar in the middle of old town Lecce. Cocktail mastery with a character bar man that makes the evening even more joyful. Cheers!Fantastico !!!!! Grazie mille del bel pensiero!!!!!!A prestoâ¤
Where to eat Italian food in Merine Apulia: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Li Risi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Li Risi - Terra, gusto, passione Li Risi è un ristorante a Lecce specializzato nella preparazione di risotti. à un progetto culinario promosso da Maurizio, executive chef, che torna a Lecce portando la sua esperienza trentennale e le sue abilità culinarie
Reviewed By Romana79
à una novità per Lecce, il risotto è tipico del nord :-) è una scelta coraggiosa, solo per questo va premiata. La zona non è delle migliori. I tavoli allâaperto hanno molto da migliorare: prima di tutto câè troppo buio, e le sedie in plastica sono brutte e scomode. Inoltre sei proprio sulla strada e ti prendi tutta la rumorosità delle macchine. Delle belle poltroncine comode e sicuramente più luce per vedere i piatti ti fanno certamente dimenticare della strada. à sempre una questione di percezione. Lâinterno è minimal, intimo, molto luminoso con una bella cucina a vista sinonimo di pulizia e trasparenza. Mi piace. Buono il crudo di mare. Molto Buono il risotto al lime e tartare di gamberi. Lâavrei gradito un tantino più al dente, ma era ben mantecato e la porzione abbondante. Servito ben caldo e questo è importante. Sarebbe carino associare al nome âLi Risiâ che in dialetto salentino significa âridereâ,,un personale più sorridente e aperto. Per esempio ci siamo seduti e solo dopo più di cinque minuti di attesa qualcuno ci ha salutati...impossibile non vederci data la dimensione del locale. Chi serve ai tavoli deve essere sicuro di se, accogliente e sorridente. Forse i ragazzi sono alle prime armi. Lo chef molto cordiale, è venuto a conoscervi ed è stata una piacevole chiacchierata. Sicuramente un locale dalle grandi potenzialità . Ci tornerò perché il menu dei risotti cambia ogni 15 giorni, sono curiosa di assaporare le novità . Buono il rapporto qualità -prezzo.
