restaurants in brindisi
In the historic center of Brindisi and down the Lungomare boulevard you will find several restaurants for fine lunching- and dining. Fish and seafood are important, these super fresh ingredients are the pride of many chefs, but in Brindisi you can enjoy everything from local Puglia-Salento cuisine to everything imaginable. The high quality of ingredients and the passion of the people in the kitchen make Brindisi an unprecedented culinary hotspot.
our recommendations: restaurants in brindisi
diecimiglia
This relaxed restaurant called "Ten Miles" is blessed with absolutely one of the most beautiful locations to eat outside. Right on the water near the floating boats. The contemporary cuisine is of high quality, with varying menu choices. Lovely staff.
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la nassa
A somewhat larger restaurant where you can also sit outside at the waterfront. There is a very extensive menu with lots of fresh fish and seafood and always good suggestions 'of the day'. But just a nice pizza is also possible here.
After several visits we have noticed a consistent level of quality.
Optimal price-quality ratio.
la locanda del porto
This restaurant is located in the historic center of Brindisi a few meters up from the port, where you can taste authentic delicious dishes of Brindisi and Apulian specialties and fish specialities. Very welcoming super friendly staff. After several visits we have noticed a consistent level of quality. Optimal price-quality ratio.
schiuma - birreria di mare
A very cozy and relaxed place with super friendly staff. Popular among young people. A very good kitchen, known for its incredible creativity in culinary burgers, including one with octopus. Nice beer selection, also on tap. After several visits we have noticed a consistent level of quality. Optimal price-quality ratio.
brunda pizzeria
Without doubt the most famous pizzeria in Brindisi and the surrounding area. The quality is consistent, the staff is friendly and there is an extensive choice of both traditional pizzas and special varieties. They are not called 'the pizza artists' for nothing!
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windsurf
This trendy restaurant is located on the waterfront with a great view. It's an excellent recommendation for a classy gourmet experience in the higher price category. The menu is original, varied, and inspired. Food presentation is impeccable with service to match.
da luigi il capitano
Also a lovely harbouside location with a typical interior. When the weather is good, you can eat outside. A very extensive menu with lots of fresh fish and seafood. They also make pizza.
Antica Osteria La Sciabica
This restaurant is somewhat hidden at the back of the old port. You can enjoy a delicious meal in a cozy 'castle-like' living room. Menu with lots of choice and everything super fresh and great wines. Ordering a pizza is also possible.
betty
Location is amazing for this place, based right on the lovely harbour, you can sit and watch the boats go by and great for people watching. It is a large tourist-orientated restaurant with a large outdoor terrace. The range is very wide, from pizzas to typical Italian starters and main courses.
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IN THE HISTORIC CENTER:
il tempio dei sapori
A lovely place with a sweet staff and an extensive menu, including pizzas. The food is very tasty. In summer there is a terrace outside, otherwise you can sit on the wooden chairs inside. The price-quality ratio is exceptionally good.
il giardino
Well-regarded restaurant with professional staff, wonderful to have lunch sitting in the courtyard. Attractive spaces inside and a high-quality menu with something for everyone, including pizzas. The price level is slightly higher than average.
don angus steakhouse
Great food, wine and lots of meats of one description or another to choose from and all cooked to order. Definitely worth a visit but make sure you have a good appetite as food is plentiful. Very friendly and helpful staff.
penny enoteca ristorante
Charming small restaurant near the port area specialized in fish, but meat or other dishes are also possible. The price level here is slightly higher than average. It is also possible to buy wine and olive oil here.
trattoria pantagruele
Despite a Michelin Guide recommendation, this typical trattoria has reasonable prices. Situated a stone’s throw from the port, it is renowned for delicious fish and seafood, and an excellent antipasto buffet and fresh fish from the grill. The large outdoor area is perfect for summer dining. Informal service.
la cantina ti l'artisti
Tipical Apulian cute little trattoria in the middle of Brindisi's city centre. Providing with southern comfort food and using solely regional food products and ingredients to make local businesses thrive.
bracerie escosazio
Amazing meat restaurant on the market place, you walk in and right in front of you is a meat display with all cuts of steak, house made sausages and other items. You order what you want on entering and then go and sit down. Great atmosphere!
toto & raf
This amazing restaurant is tucked away in the back streets. It's quite unassuming from the outside, but inside it is a very stylish restaurant with a great terrace outside. The level of service is outstanding and the food is great.
fao 37
Interesting streetfood style restaurant and oyster bar located on the market squaree. Menu to choose for the small or big appetite: octopus sandwich, tartare, fresh or fried fish, sea food, chips, burgers etc.
c'era una volta shop
This typical small family restaurant is a shop with local fruit and vegetables during the day, but turns into a local specialty restaurant around lunch and dinner time with the freshest ingredients imaginable.
putea
Relatively young restaurant in Brindisi, working very creatively with authentic and super fresh southern ingredients. Known for its special preparations, for example of tartare and sandwiches. Also open for lunch and delivery is also possible.
trattoria siamo fritti
Small family-run restaurant furnished with the colors and themes of the sea, very welcoming and cute. In summer there is also the possibility of eating outdoors on the market square. The menu is not very extensive but everything is delicious and obviously the specialty is fish. Very good price-quality ratio.
hello guys
This pub-style burger joint is hidden a bit out of the way, but not far from Brindisi station.
It's the first Australian hamburger restaurant in Puglia. Easy-going place.
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