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Cuisine of Brindisi for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

The national cuisine is quite simple, but that doesn’t make it less original or attractive. As a rule, travelers are particularly amazed by the abundance of fish dishes in local restaurants. For many tourists, certain types of fish are true delicacies while locals eat it virtually every day. The so-called “blue fish” is definitely one of these local delicacies that tourists will find in the menus of the vast majority of local restaurants that specialize in the national cuisine.
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Pettul is one more interesting dish. It is made of small dough pieces stuffed with different fillings and deep fried in oil. The choice of fillings for pettul is simply amazing – various fruit, vegetables, and even smoked fish. Simply no festive table in the town is possible without tajedda – a special type of rice baked with potatoes and seafood. The choice of first course dishes is no less amazing. As a rule, visitors of local restaurants prefer to order various fish soups, but the bean cream soup is no less popular.
Officina dei Sapori Ostuni is one of the most popular restaurants specializing in the national cuisine. It’s a great place for everyone who wants to try national delicacies in their classy form. The spacious hall of the restaurant is ideal for various events and celebrations. Don Angus is a no less attractive venue. This restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. There is a separated menu for visitors with children. Moreover, Don Angus has an interesting entertainment program every evening. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Pizza fans will also not have to forget about their favorite delight. Romanelli offers the best Italian pizza in the town as well as many other delicious snacks and desserts. As a rule, visitors of Romanelli prefer to order a glass of beer together with their favorite food but guests can also order a glass of their favorite wine. It would be a mistake to forget to mention Ristorante Terrazza Buena Vista. This is an incredibly popular oyster bar that attracts fans of sea delicacies and Mediterranean cuisine every day. The bar is also suitable for a romantic dinner. However, visitors are recommended to book tables in advance as the bar is very popular and often has no free tables.
Brindisi 7 Sciue Sciue restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine. Traditional risotto and pasta, pizza and salads, unforgettable high cuisine, and best Italian wine – everyone will easily find something to fit their taste in the large menu of this gorgeous restaurant. The next restaurant, Acquapazza Ristorante, started as a dream of one family to make a hotel and a restaurant at the same time. Chef Mino Martina shares his passion for food with everyone and always pampers visitors with something new and unusual. This restaurant is a great destination for a peaceful dinner with a glass of wine. If you are lost what to order, friendly staff is always there to help. Daily specials and seasonal menus make it exciting to visit this restaurant more than once.
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Masseria Li Veli is located away from the center of Brindisi, but that doesn’t stop numerous visitors of this restaurant. It is open in the territory of an old vineyard. The Falvo family decided to build a cellar on the ruins of a medieval building in 1999. The restaurant has a simply stunning design and offers traditional Pugliese food. All guests are welcome to make a tour to the vineyard and then enjoy delicious food together with the award-winning wine.
One more award-winning venue, Tenuta Partemio, has been making its wine since the beginning of the 20th century. The restaurant offers wine tasting together with signature Salento dishes. Tenuta Partemio offers not a usual standard Southern Italian red wine – the winery makes their signature Lomazzi and Sarli wines unique by adding Aglianico and Primitivo grapes. All wine connoisseurs will be truly delighted.
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Many popular national dishes have been cooked in accordance with unchanged recipes for centuries in Brindisi. Seafood is an essential ingredient in the national gastronomy. Pasta and seasonal vegetables are also widespread in the region. Fans of vegetables will be pleased to find out that grilling is the most popular way to cook vegetables in the region. This cooking method not only makes food taste fabulous but also allows keeping the majority of health benefits of vegetables.
Residents of Brindisi are fond of pasta, which remains a casual everyday food in the region. Local restaurants offer a special type of pasta that is called Orecchiette. This name stands for fresh handmade pasta that is usually served with seafood in Brindisi. The classic version of Orecchiette contains freshly caught perch fried with shellfish. Some restaurants, however, offer this pasta with meat sauce.
Most fish is also grilled in the national cuisine of the region. Perch cooked on an open fire remains one of the most popular national dishes in the city. Tourists interested in trying something more original and unusual can order devilfish or stuffed squid. Perhaps, Pignata is the most unusual soup that travelers can find in Brindisi. It contains a special type of octopuses. The choice of traditional prawns, mussels, and squids is also nothing but excellent in local restaurants.
Brindisi Brindisi also has interesting types of bread that tourists may also want to try. Local bakeries make Puddica, which is a soft version of Focaccia. Local restaurants and cafes serve fresh bread with absolutely all food. Foodies should pay attention not only to restaurants but also to grocery shops. These shops offer many interesting local foods, including rare types of artisanal cheese, sausages, and attractive bottles of the traditional Limoncello liqueur.
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Besides that, local shops sell fabulous wine that is produced not far from the city. Ostuni, Brindisi Rosso, Aleatico di Puglia, and Rosato Brindisi are considered the most popular varieties of the popular drink. Besides fine wine, there is one more unusual drink that is very popular in Brindisi – almond milk. It is not produced in other regions of Italy. Almond milk is healthy and is great to quench thirst on a hot day.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Brindisi and surroundings

Where to go for dinner in Brindisi: recommended cafe and restaurants

Il Giardino
Where: Via Tarantini 18, Brindisi, Brindisi; Telephone: +39 (0) 831 524 950;
Porta Nova
Where: via Gaspare Petrarolo 28, Ostuni, Brindisi; Telephone: +39 (0) 831 338 983;
Picton
Where: Via Idomeneo 14, Lecce, Brindisi; Telephone: +39 (0) 832 332383;
Il Capriccio
Where: Viale Bovio 14, Gallipoli, Brindisi; Telephone: +39 (0) 833 26 15 45;
Menhir
Where: Via Marco Pacuvio 18, Brindisi, Brindisi; Telephone: +39 (0) 831 568 234;
Trattoria Pantagruele
Where: Salita di Ripalta 1, Brindisi, Brindisi; Telephone: +39 (0) 831 560 605;
Osteria Del Tempo Perso
Where: Via Tanzarella Vitale 47, Ostuni, Brindisi; Telephone: +39 (0) 831 304 819;
Giubilo
Where: Via Cavour 36, Brindisi, Brindisi; Telephone: +39 (0) 831 529 688;
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Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Brindisi
♥   Restaurant 'Pantagruele' BRINDISI. Type - Seafood. 1.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Già Sotto l’Arco' CAROVIGNO. Type - Creative. 24.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Folie' Villa Convento. Type - Creative. 31.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Masseria Bosco' AVETRANA. Type - Regional cuisine. 34.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Quattro Spezierie' LECCE. Type - Regional cuisine. 37.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Osteria degli Spiriti' LECCE. Type - Regional cuisine. 37.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Torre di Merlino' LECCE. Type - Regional cuisine. 37.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Primo Restaurant' Lecce. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. 37.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Brindisi

Travel notes on best cuisine and restaurants of Brindisi (Italy) on OrangeSmile.com. Famous recipes and traditional dishes and courses in Brindisi restaurants. Where to eat - our recommendations on popular places in Brindisi, where you can taste delicious meal and also spend a good time with your friends.
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