City dining guide

Best restaurants in Lecce

3 guide-listed restaurants — Michelin, Bib Gourmand, Black Pearl, Must-Eat List, World's 50 Best and more. Reference quality signals; never ranked by commission, no in-app checkout.

Michelin-starred 1

Primo Restaurant

★ Michelin€€€€Mediterranean Cuisine, Contemporary

Primo Restaurant is home to young chef Solaika Marrocco, who was born in 1995 in nearby Gallipoli and who creates modern, highly personalised dishes which are not only a feast for the eyes but also for the palate. Guests can choose between a seven-course surprise tasting menu; an eight-course tasting menu with a focus on Puglia (traditional favourites are often reinterpreted with an imaginative twist); and an à la carte featuring some of the dishes which have proved most popular with guests since the restaurant opened. Whatever you choose, you’ll enjoy an extraordinary dining experience in one

TripAdvisor review sample · 4.3/5 · 100 reviews

Primo Restaurant in Lecce offers contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. Many reviewers praise the creative, balanced, and refined food, highlighting dishes like sweetbreads with raw shrimp. The intimate atmosphere and professional, friendly service receive consistent acclaim. However, some guests find certain dishes lacking personality or flavor, citing issues with meal pacing. Others argue that despite the high-quality service and ambiance, the portion sizes do not justify the cost, leading to mixed views on value. While some describe it as an extraordinary sensory experience, others feel the food is mundane relative to expectations.

Suitable for diners seeking refined, creative cuisine and an intimate atmosphere, though those sensitive to value may want to manage expectations.

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Other guide picks 2

Duo Ristorante

€€€Contemporary, Creative

This elegant, intimate restaurant with subdued lighting is the perfect choice for a romantic gourmet dinner. Showcased on tasting menus and a concise à la carte, the excellent cuisine focuses on typical recipes and specialities from Puglia, often with an added personalised and creative twist.

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Gimmi Restaurant

€€€Contemporary

The building is a former Dominican monastery dating back to 1442, which also houses a boutique hotel. The restaurant, on the other hand, is decidedly modern and furnished in a minimalist style: light-coloured floors, mighty stone columns, vaulted ceilings and a room with a view of the wine cabinet. The service is very efficient, attentive and friendly, and the cuisine reaches high levels. Among the most recommended specialities are palamita with fennel tarallo, burrata, salad, bell pepper extract, tarragon oil, and among the main courses the grilled snapper, its extract with saffron pistils, a

TripAdvisor review sample · 4.8/5 · 50 reviews

Located in a restored Dominican cloister in Lecce, Gimmi offers a contemporary dining experience with an average rating of 4.8/5 from 50 reviews. Guests consistently praise the high food quality, particularly the six-course tasting menu and signature dishes like potato dumplings with lobster. Service is attentive, accommodating dietary needs, and supported by skilled sommelier recommendations. The ambiance is described as elegant and unique. Minor criticisms include occasional pacing issues, slight overcooking of pasta, and mixed views on value, but the overall consensus highlights exceptional culinary execution and a refined setting.

Ideal for diners seeking refined contemporary cuisine within a historic setting.

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