Torre San Giovanni

Torre San Giovanni is a frazione of the comune of Ugento, in the province of Lecce, southern Italy. It is located on the south-western coast of the Salento peninsula, facing the Ionian Sea. Wikipedia.
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1Ristorante Pizzeria Azzurra

4.3
(2548)
4.0
(2369)
affordable
Southern Italian restaurant
Ristorante Pizzeria Azzurra is a highly recommended restaurant with excellent cuisine, attentive service, and a lively atmosphere. The locals have praised it repeatedly, leading to multiple return visits. As international travelers who don't speak Italian, the manager Michelle has been especially helpful in translating the menu and providing great recommendations. Every meal at this establishment has been exceptional, from the various appetizers to their amazing pizzas and delicious steak.
What a wonderful restaurant!!! Food, service, atmosphere of the highest quality. All products locally sourced and organic wherever possible. On our last evening at the bar we met the owner and he is the one who makes the amazing pizza dough himself. The bartender also mixes amazing drinks. All the waiters are friendly, smiling and really knowledgeable. Visiting Torre San Giovanni makes me not even want to eat in other restaurants. A huge thank you towards the whole team. You are simply amazing !!!
Agnieszka Gorniak — Google review
If you want to get a table the first and to avoid the big lines there you have to come 40-45 minutes before opening:) Very delicious food, always! Just the Host of the Restaurant is always serious and unfriendly, almost never saying hello or bye....maybe he is the owner of this place :) But would be more pleasant to see the Person who can greet people and bring them to their Tables wishing a nice evening. But Compliment to the Chefs from the Kitchen and Waitresses!
Olga Kysliuk — Google review
Excellent food, service & great vibe! We were recommended this restaurant by a local and we have been back several times already, everything is fantastic! We are international travellers and don’t speak Italian. The manager Michelle has looked after us SO well, taking time to translate the menu for us and make excellent suggestions, every meal has been wonderful! We’ve tried several different starters, their pizza’s (amazing!!) and their steak .. all so good. I would have to say that we’ve tried a few other restaurants in the area and nothing comes close to the quality of the food, the service and warm hospitality we have received here. We will be back! Thanks so much Michelle & Azzurra!
Michelle Curtis — Google review
The restaurant looks really nice from the inside and outside. The pizza is amazing, lots of flavour and crispy. I did ask for a medium/rare steak and I got medium. Also, the seafood isn’t always fresh, it’s frozen sometimes.
Nina van Steijn — Google review
So good we went 2 nights running, the Pizza is one of the best we have had, we also had pasta dish and seafood dish all fantastic. The staff are great and the local wine is also amazing.
Alistair Whitehead — Google review
We went here for dinner. Dining in this restaurant is a treat. Almost all the products are from the region and practically always of the best quality. Be aware to arrive in time for dinner if you do not want to wait for a table. The service is friendly, professional and works really hard to make it a real good experience for you. The food is simply great. The products are biological and the restaurant knows where they get their products. Great place for dining out!
Menno Kolk — Google review
The restaurant has a great atmosphere and the food is amazing. There are a lot of things to choose from: both traditional and not, but all delicious.
Ivet Tagareva — Google review
Super fast to bring the pizza. Quality better than average great ingredients but the one I took didn't make sense as it had potatoes on pizza. I took the classic dough round the nuvola one is like a focaccia nice too but is not a real pizza. Don't take the chips with the skin were soft and oily the other are perfect. Nice spumone but the extra fake almond flavouring ruined everything.
Dario Polo — Google review
The food was amazing. The wait seemed a little long at times to order, but once we ordered the food came quickly. In Italy this can be rare. If you go, do not skip the potato chips. Trust me... these are not your regular potato chips. I had the pizza and the mixed seafood linguini. Both were really good. I was thrilled with the wine and beer selections. They had German beer on tap which I loved since the Italians are known for their wine and not their beer making skills. View was great and we really enjoyed sitting outside.
Bryan Nowak — Google review
Corso Annibale, 66, 73059 Ugento LE, Italy+39 0833 932070
4.2
(888)
4.0
(2051)
affordable
Restaurant
After reading positive reviews and being unsure of where to eat, I decided to have lunch at La Bottega dei Sapori. I was not disappointed with my choice. The restaurant is small but very special, offering excellent food and service. The menu includes a variety of dishes, including a delicious off the menu first course of homemade fresh fish filled ravioli served with a tomato and mussel sauce that was heavenly.
What an unexpected surprise, a sunny Tuesday in December! We were looking for a nice place in the sun to have lunch in Torre San Giovanni. Most of the restaurants are closed, and we stumble upon La Bottega dei Sapori. Wonderful, creative, fresh food accompanied by lovely local wine. Great service. We will definitely come back!
Oana Lelcu-Laub — Google review
This is a very special small restaurant. Food and service was excellent. Biggest wine list we’ve seen so far in the region. Do NOT skip the tiramisu.
Sonya Raab — Google review
Went there with my wife and 3 grand kids to have a quick sharing plates of seafood pasta which the person that seated us wasn’t happy and said that’s all! Waited 30 minutes with no food told him I was leaving as my wife wasn’t well and grand kids were practically falling asleep!Paid 31 Euro for food and told him I would take it home. Waited another 20 minutes and left with no food! I don’t know how this idiot is still in business.
Vince Campanelli — Google review
Pretty nice place. The food is also good.
Ivet Tagareva — Google review
Amazing food with fabulous, attentive service. Could not improve on anything!
Jennifer Avery — Google review
So glad we eate here, famiy friendly, a aseafppd paradise, very surprised to see such a rich wine selection, good job guys!
Derya R — Google review
Fast service, great food, reasonably priced.
Peter Holden — Google review
I rarely feel the need to give a bad review, but in this case I’ll make an exception. The food was very good, but the service was extremely unprofessional. The waiter brought me my main whilst I was still eating my starter. I had to point out I was still eating my starter for her to bring it back to the kitchen. As soon as I finished my starter they came back with the main. I suspect they just kept it warm in the kitchen. My partner got his main long after I finished my meal. I understand mistakes can be made, but at least you apologize and try to fix the mistake. I expect better from a restaurant of this caliber.
Sandra Rustad — Google review
Not knowing where to eat and after having read positive reviews, decided to have lunch here and was not disappointed. Chose an off the menu first course of home made fresh fish filled ravioli filled served with a fresh tomato and mussel sauce .. heaven!! Fresh tuna fillet as a second course and a choice of wonderful desserts. Efficient and attentive service. Would definitely return.
Roberta Carroll — Google review

3Trattoria Lu Pescatore

4.1
(1352)
4.0
(1456)
affordable
Restaurant
Pizza restaurant
If you're in the area, you must dine at Trattoria Lu Pescatore. Even if you're within a 50km radius, it's worth making the journey. The staff is courteous and genuine, and the seafood is exceptionally fresh and delicious. While prices may not be low, they are reasonable considering the quality of service and the freshness of the fish.
Yes, yes, yes.. you have got to eat at this place if you're around. Heck, even if you were in 50km radius it is worth the journey. The staff is polite and does not fake anything, the food is fresh and simply some of the best fish we have had on our 12 days trip across Puglia. Prices not low, but ok. It is not a fancy looking place, but you really pay adequately for good service and FRESH fish. +++++ And the best part? As you whirl red wine in your glass, waiting for the dish, the sun sets into the sea right in front of you as you eat above the water... Your significant other is up for a treat tonight!
Martin Havelka — Google review
Fine cuisine typically Italian. Definitely a place not to miss when visiting south Italy. Amazing water view experience while eating over the day.
Patrick Michel — Google review
The fish is local, very well prepared and fresh. This location is a "must" if you are in this area. Restaurant is located right at the sea and is not too crowded. The service person could be a bit nicer, hence the four stars. The seafood gets my five stars.
Susanne Ressl — Google review
Beautiful view, great service. The pizza was amazing, I had fish pasta and was perfectly cooked and definitely fresh. Wasn't impressed with the starter. A little pricey but worth the money
silvia lonardi — Google review
Right , all staff welcome with great uniform ,place very attractive , food as itlain says “ forget about “. .. lascia stare . No away that is Italian good . I have been many times in Italy and I have had food very tasty but food this place I could see that wasn’t good since the Begin . My boyfriend and I decided to have a meal as the place as well presented but unfortunately was very desapointed the beguin tilll end ;/. We tried hard being so pacient and understanding but it wasn’t not help neither the “ chef “ . Leaving the palace was more desapinted as even the counter apologised himself as he knew that somethings wasn’t right . “ can I offer a coffee or something elese ? “ that should be the answer for the unenjoyeble food ! Very desapoined !! We just end up cross the park / road having a pizza because we left hungry and we paid for what we haven’t !! We have left all food withought eat as was “ tourist “ food !! That what here they say “ turist food !!
Ma Garden — Google review
super top
Gabriele Longo (x-tatiko) — Google review
Nice food, good service, nice people and a good price! Very Italian.
Maestro — Google review
Good food at reasonable prices, friendly staff, nothing is to much always glad to help, clean and tidy well worth the visit.
Paul Gennaio — Google review
Corso Annibale, 1, 73059 Torre San Giovanni LE, Italy+39 0833 937018

4Petra Nera

4.3
(562)
4.0
(1008)
affordable
Restaurant
Bar
Petra Nera is an exceptional establishment with a fantastic selection of cocktails and highly skilled employees. The bar itself is delightful, offering excellent service that goes above and beyond. It receives top marks for its overall quality and leaves patrons thoroughly impressed.
Great cocktails and very qualified staff!
Cosimo Giuri — Google review
Just an average restaurant - some good, some ok, some really not good. Service was very slow on a crowded evening. Prices are rather high for many items though.
Vali S — Google review
Was good food But a little bit pricy.
tomaž J — Google review
Lovely bar and brilliant service.
Rebecca Horn — Google review
Top!
Lara Di Nardo — Google review
Whiskey and meat 🤩
Joce — Google review
(Translated by Google) What to say? The quality of the food is very high. Everything was delicious from the starter to the dessert. The service is impeccable, we were pampered by the staff who took care of every single choice of course, friendly, kind and always available and ready! Beautiful experience (Original) Che dire? La qualità del cibo è altissima. Tutto buonissimo a partire dall’antipasto fino al dolce. Il servizio è impeccabile, siamo stati coccolati dal personale che si è preso cura di ogni singola scelta delle portate, cordiali, gentili e sempre reperibili e pronti! Bellissima esperienza
Ermonda Cenaj — Google review
(Translated by Google) Every year I go to eat there a lot of times... I would eat everything many times even in the same evening. Let's talk about 3F CHIPS which I would take a poll to call them 4F to add FABULOUS (fabulous, fried, sliced, fine). The fillet was delicious and the grill was delicious. Well let's move on to the waiters, all always kind and above all with a smile, perhaps tired and exhausted from a day with friends or under the sun but always with a big smile... both of them are very good and rightly so in the kitchen. (Original) Ogni anno vado a mangiare li un sacco di volte…mangerei tutto tantissime volte anche in una stessa sera. Parliamo delle PATATINE 3F che io farei un sondaggio per chiamarle 4F per aggiungere FAVOLOSE (favolose, fritte, fette, fini). Il filetto buonissimo la grigliata buonissima. Bhe passiamo ad altro i camerieri tutti sempre gentili e soprattutto con il sorriso magari stanchi e cotti da una giornata tra amici o sotto il sole ma sempre con un grosso sorriso…bravissimi sia loro che in cucina giustamente.
Anatra Con le spine — Google review
Corso Annibale, 72, 73059 Torre San Giovanni LE, Italyhttps://www.facebook.com/Petranera.web/+39 350 118 3011

5Friggitoria del porto

4.1
(2022)
3.5
(940)
cheap
Self service restaurant
Friggitoria del porto is a relaxed seafood eatery that showcases a patio, harbor vistas, and a fish market. The cuisine served there is absolutely stunning! It has an authentic charm, making it ideal for midday meals. One must not miss the opportunity to sample their delectable octopus dumplings. Visitors are guaranteed an extraordinary outing as the quality of the seafood is superb. In addition, the prices are reasonable and the dishes are incredibly tasty.
Very fresh seafood. Good prices too
Anthony Presilla — Google review
To avoid. We had food poisoning and ended up very bad after eating fish there. Fried fish wasn't that great (no info on the menu), octopus either.. probably some food was not fresh, it has been frozen and defrosted (no indication of any frozen dish on their menu, impossible they don't have any). Strong white lights and loud dance music ruin the atmosphere. House wine is very basic. De very basic, the place has potential, staff seemed kind but food must be healthy and safe! Hopefully there'll be an investigation by NAS (Italian police).
Paolo Margari — Google review
Super experience! Really good sea food! I recommend this place strongly!
Raul Dorel M?rginean — Google review
We like the concept of self service but food wise we were a bit disappointed the portion of the mixed fried seafood was super small for the price of 12€ and the mussels were also small not so tasty either. I wouldn’t go back shame.
Violetta Trianni — Google review
Not again, expensive for very low quality. Fried food reheated nothing special. Would not go there again. Just tried because of good ratings. Afterwards very disappointed!
sandra gerry — Google review
Very good and fresh sea food. The prices are also very fair. Definitely recommended! :)
Aljaž Berginc — Google review
Absolutely gorgeous seafood! It’s rustic to say the least, but good for lunch! Must try the octopus balls
rosie fowler — Google review
Tasty seafood for reasonable price which is the reason for the long queue (the line at the entrance moves along quickly, no long wait). Good service. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Black little cats wandering in the garden. I wish the portions were a bit bigger.
Angelica Bayaca — Google review
I came here with my parents for the last fish dinner of our holiday. The spaghetti were very good, the orecchiette also but we were a bit disappointed by he frittura mista and the frittura of calamari and gamberi, didn't taste very fresh. The polpette di polpo were mainly bread. Very nice people working here and very fast service. Maybe we were unlucky as the end of the season.
Daniela B — Google review
Great value and quality seafood right on the coast. Self-service style, very quick. Friendly staff.
Alex Seal — Google review
Very delicious meal loved it
Angel Kyoka Takanashi — Google review
Zona Porto, 73059 Torre San Giovanni LE, Italyhttp://pescheriadelporto.com/+39 347 123 3411
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