City dining guide

Best restaurants in Taranto

5 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

Casamatta

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine, Creative

Just a few kilometres outside Manduria, the capital of primitive wine, this restaurant is part of the Vinilia Wine Resort, which occupies an imposing early-20C castle surrounded by splendid grounds planted with mature olive trees. The restaurant is the jewel in the crown of this fine hotel, with its bright, airy dining room and large windows offering views of its outdoor dining space (highly recommended in fine weather). The furnishings are modern in design and the cleverly arranged lighting adds to the charm of the setting. With plenty of experience at leading restaurants behind him, chef Pie

TripAdvisor review sample · 4.6/5 · 100 reviews

Casamatta, located just outside Noto's historic center, specializes in modern creative cuisine and pizza. Based on 80 reviews, it holds an average rating of 4.6/5. Food quality is highly praised, with customers noting the soft, fluffy dough and premium ingredients, calling it some of the best pizza in Sicily. Service is generally attentive and professional, though 19 negative reviews cite slow meal pacing as a significant issue. Additional complaints include booking errors and unhelpful staff responses. The atmosphere is welcoming, and most diners find good value for money, although a minority felt portions were small relative to the cost. It is a recommended destination for pizza lovers, provided one allows extra time for service.

Suitable for diners seeking high-quality pizza who can tolerate longer service waits.

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Bib Gourmand 2

Vez

Bib Gourmand€€Modern Cuisine

Delicious modern cuisine based exclusively on local ingredients, including aromatic herbs from the property’s own small kitchen garden. One of the house specialities is the home-made stuffed pasta – a memory of the happy years that the chef spent in Bologna. Each dish is prepared with painstaking detail, resulting in decisive yet carefully orchestrated flavours. The restaurant, situated next to the church of San Carlo Borromeo in the village centre, boasts a spacious dining room with a vaulted ceiling and open-view kitchen, plus an outdoor terrace for alfresco dining in fine weather.

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La Cuccagna Giro di Vite

Bib Gourmand€€italian

Founded in 1969 by Martino Marsella, the restaurant has its roots in the tradition of the Apulian butcher’s shop with grill, of which it became a natural gastronomic extension. To this day the management remains firmly in family hands and meat continues to occupy a central role on the menu, as the excellent breaded capocollo readily attests. Alongside these, freshly harvested vegetables, drawn in part from the family’s own kitchen gardens, find their place, together with a generous procession of antipasti and first courses frequently entrusted to fresh pasta, such as the riccioli sampled durin

TripAdvisor review sample · 4.2/5 · 80 reviews

Located in Crispiano, La Cuccagna Giro di Vite is a noted reference point in the Taranto province. Food quality receives mixed feedback; while many praise the excellent meat dishes, creative appetizers, and local wine selection, others find portions meager or flavors lacking. Service is generally described as friendly and professional, though some report slow pacing. The ambiance features clean, bright interiors adorned with original ceramics, offering both indoor and terrace dining. Value perception varies significantly; although the experience is often deemed high-quality, several reviewers criticize the pricing as excessive relative to portion sizes and overall satisfaction.

Suitable for diners seeking traditional Apulian flavors and a good wine list, but price-sensitive guests should manage expectations.

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Other guide picks 2

La Barca

€€Seafood, Mediterranean Cuisine

Nestled among magnificent beaches and bays, the sea reigns supreme: it dominates the horizon and returns to the plate in its most authentic expression. Patron Saverio Galeone is the guiding presence of the house, and the cooking follows a classic approach in both its techniques and pairings, so as to draw the very best from the quality of the catch. The finest cuts are generally cooked over the grill, while molluscs and crustaceans are presented in preparations that are spare and respectful of the ingredient. A table that speaks the language of the sea with frankness, precision and clean flavo

TripAdvisor review sample · 3.7/5 · 80 reviews

La Barca in Pulsano specializes in Mediterranean seafood, holding a 3.7/5 average from 80 reviews. Positive feedback highlights the warm service, particularly from Saverio, fresh ingredients, and high-quality cooking. However, criticisms focus on perceived poor value, inconsistent service, slow pacing, and dated interiors. Some guests noted issues with missing menus or unclear pricing, affecting transparency. Despite these drawbacks, many diners appreciate the authentic Ionian Sea flavors and excellent fish preparation. The restaurant offers a refined culinary journey but requires patience regarding service consistency and cost-effectiveness.

Suitable for diners prioritizing fresh seafood and authentic flavors, with advice to confirm menu details beforehand.

Gatto Rosso

€€Seafood, Mediterranean Cuisine

A small and dependable institution of the city, consolidated over decades of family management that have brought the establishment to its third generation. Fish has always been the speciality, prepared along classical lines and served in comforting recipes such as the seafood salad, various raw preparations, and dishes cooked in the pan or over the grill. Dishes that are only apparently simple, drawing out to the full the freshness and quality of the catch from the Ionian Sea.

TripAdvisor review sample · 3.9/5 · 80 reviews

Located in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Gatto Rosso offers Mediterranean seafood and authentic Milanese cuisine. Food quality generally receives praise, with dishes like 'rustin nega' and hamburgers highlighted, though some find the offerings ordinary. Service is polarizing: staff members such as Marco, Diego, and Aliya are commended for professionalism and warmth, while others report rude attitudes and controversial policies, including being asked to leave for ordering only drinks without a main course. The elegant atmosphere is bustling, though tables are closely spaced. Value is mixed; while the location is prime, some guests find the prices high relative to the experience, particularly given the strict ordering requirements that have led to negative encounters.

Suitable for visitors seeking convenience and classic Milanese cuisine, but verify ordering policies and monitor service interactions.

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