Masseria Protomastro Hotel

What a fascinating historical context: the Swabian castle is right in front of the restaurant, the dining rooms, on two levels, are also within period walls, and finally there is the possibility, when the weather permits, to eat on a panoramic terrace from which you can also see the famous bell tower of Trani cathedral (as well as a table set up in a small room used as a wine cellar for dining among the bottles). No less than four brothers, between the dining room and the kitchen, share the restaurant's tasks; at the cooker, Stefano Di Gennaro, who creates a cuisine rich in substance and flavo

Quintessentially Apulian restaurant, beginning with its ambiance: a sequence of rooms excavated within the rock of ancient Aragonese walls. The cuisine is equally inspired by local traditions, encompassing cardoncelli mushrooms, burnt wheat orecchiette, and cheeses from the Murgia hills, to name a few, with almost exclusively meat dishes along with vegetarian options and delightful sweets.

An extraordinary representation of rural Apulia, here you will find one of the region's gastronomic excellences. The array of mainly vegetable starters, the fresh pastas combined with extraordinary ragùs, the fabulous meats (especially the capocollo and sausage) and the desserts (especially the “quasi cassata”) live up to the name the restaurant has built up since opening in 1993. Often sold out, we recommend making a reservation, even well in advance.

A characteristic and pleasant atmosphere reminiscent of an enoteca wine bar introduces one of the most intriguing culinary offerings in the area. If seeking the most typical Apulian products, this is your address!

In the heart of the historic center, this charming restaurant welcomes guests between a cool outdoor terrace and an evocative dining room created in a natural cave. The cuisine celebrates local traditions, with occasional forays into seafood. In the evening, the offering also includes pizzas, made with three different doughs: the classic Neapolitan, the thin and crispy “Papà Luigi”, and the one with vegetable charcoal. Surrounding the restaurant, simply furnished yet well-maintained guest rooms in the style of a scattered hotel complete the experience.

In the pedestrian heart of this enchanting village, embraced by the Lucanian Dolomites, the kitchen here is run entirely by women and now in its third generation. Antonietta preserves the local recipes with passion: from peperoni cruschi to cavatelli with pezzente sausage, from local lamb to prized Podolica beef, as well as wild herbs, authentic cheeses, and cured meats. All in a softly lit dining room with large windows to enjoy the surrounding panorama.

In the maze of picturesque alleys of the historic center, housed in a 16th-century building with an elongated dining room under a vaulted stone ceiling, are a few tables and a fireplace. This is Angelo Sabatelli's niche, featuring his refined cuisine woven with Apulian inspirations and personal creativity. In the dining room, his son Daniele, an excellent sommelier, will guide you through one of the most extraordinary wine cellars in the region, spanning two volumes with approximately three thousand labels.