Colby's Guidebook
Restaurants
Ostuni - reservations highly recommended - but the kindest service and incredible food by this hardworking husband and wife duo. If available, book a table on the terrace (there aren’t many and they book fast!) for a front row view of the historic center. But, the beautiful stone interior is nothing to scoff at, either. 🤎
Ristorante La Vecchia Terrazza Ostuni
Ostuni - reservations highly recommended - but the kindest service and incredible food by this hardworking husband and wife duo. If available, book a table on the terrace (there aren’t many and they book fast!) for a front row view of the historic center. But, the beautiful stone interior is nothing to scoff at, either. 🤎
Il Cucco
137 Corso Umberto IUpscale dining in Cisternino
Cibus
7 Via Chianche di ScaranoCeglie Messapica
Osteria Del Tempo Perso
47 Via Gaetano Tanzarella VitaleOstuni
Il Capriccio
25 Via Monte CutettoCisternino
Osteria Monacelle
Via P. VincentiOstuni
La Vispa Teresa Di Prezioso Maria Teresa
10 Via P. VincentiOstuni
Ostuni - when you just want a chill vibe and a burger. Highly recommend the burgers and pulled pork sandwich - they also have veggie options! The birramisu is not to be missed. 🤎👌🏼🤌🏼
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bellinfusto - Pub Indipendente
13 Via G. GrecoOstuni - when you just want a chill vibe and a burger. Highly recommend the burgers and pulled pork sandwich - they also have veggie options! The birramisu is not to be missed. 🤎👌🏼🤌🏼
Ostuni - Family owned and operated with tasty, Neapolitan-style pizza (the family is originally from Napoli). Wonderful, kind and helpful service in the heart of the Centro Storico of Ostuni.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Il Posto Affianco e Il Pozzo dei Desideri
34 Via Gaetano Tanzarella VitaleOstuni - Family owned and operated with tasty, Neapolitan-style pizza (the family is originally from Napoli). Wonderful, kind and helpful service in the heart of the Centro Storico of Ostuni.
Torre Santa Sabina - seafood and pizza beside the Adriatic in a cute, summery seaside village
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ristorante Miramare da Michele
Via della TorreTorre Santa Sabina - seafood and pizza beside the Adriatic in a cute, summery seaside village
Ristorante Taverna della Gelosia
26 Vicolo Tommaso AndriolaOstuni
Il Cortiletto
91 Via LecceSpeziale
La Cantina
95 Corso Vittorio EmanueleCarovigno
Pizzeria Da Micchio
Contrada PascarosaPascarosa
Martina Franca (lunch and dinner)
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Osteria del Coco Pazzo di Colucci Stefano
18 Via Arco MastrovitoMartina Franca (lunch and dinner)
Torre Canne - beach front sea view, seafood, pizza, salads and cocktails. If you stop here, don’t miss the gelateria- Dolce Gelato! 👌🏼🤎
Amare
115 Via Eroi del MareTorre Canne - beach front sea view, seafood, pizza, salads and cocktails. If you stop here, don’t miss the gelateria- Dolce Gelato! 👌🏼🤎
PanzeRotto Gourmet
26 Piazza della LibertàOstuni - for an on-the-go (quick!) panzerotto for lunch.
Ostuni - burgers and pizza, great for takeaway (and close to the house).
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria da Torino
65 Corso Giuseppe MazziniOstuni - burgers and pizza, great for takeaway (and close to the house).
La Locanda Del Macellaio
45/47 Via Padre Serafino TamborrinoOstuni
Bakery
Forno 31
6 Via G. FerrariOstuni
Panificio "la Sfornata"
15 Via Alessandro VoltaCarovigno
Ostuni - delicious pastries, seasonal specialties (such as housemade panettone - Christmas season, and colomba - Easter time).
La bottega del pasticciere
Ostuni - delicious pastries, seasonal specialties (such as housemade panettone - Christmas season, and colomba - Easter time).
Cafe/Gelateria
Bar Biancofiore
79 Corso Giuseppe MazziniOstuni - enjoy a caffè, gelato, or a delicious coffee granita with panna
Cremeria La Scala
17 Via Tenente Nino AntelmiOstuni
Bar Pasticceria da Pasquale
Via Fran. Tanz. VitaleOstuni
Caffè Tripoli
10 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiMartina Franca
CAFFE FANELLI BISTROT
Ostuni
Ceglie Messapica - Delicious panino, nibble, caffe, colazione or aperitivo on the piazza and kind service 🤎
Innamorato
Ceglie Messapica - Delicious panino, nibble, caffe, colazione or aperitivo on the piazza and kind service 🤎
Ostuni - delicious cappuccinos/esspressinos cream or Nutella filled cornetti (tip, they fill them to order!) and a VERY local, traditional vibe. Italian speaking only in the “new” part of town. Tip: we visit here frequently.
Bar Black & White
Ostuni - delicious cappuccinos/esspressinos cream or Nutella filled cornetti (tip, they fill them to order!) and a VERY local, traditional vibe. Italian speaking only in the “new” part of town. Tip: we visit here frequently.
Ostuni - Cute, modern stop near the weekly Saturday market to pop into for delicious, buttery cornetti (pro tip: get it filled with pistacchio cream!) and a tasty cappuccino.
ExcelsiorCaffé
Ostuni - Cute, modern stop near the weekly Saturday market to pop into for delicious, buttery cornetti (pro tip: get it filled with pistacchio cream!) and a tasty cappuccino.
Ostuni - pop in for a coffee and pastry or excellent gelato (located in the “new” part of town where locals shop).
Bar Kennedy
31/a Via PolaOstuni - pop in for a coffee and pastry or excellent gelato (located in the “new” part of town where locals shop).
Torre Canne - delicious, house made gelato. If you’re in Torre Canne, don’t hesitate. 🤎👌🏼
Dolce Gelato
Torre Canne - delicious, house made gelato. If you’re in Torre Canne, don’t hesitate. 🤎👌🏼
Beaches - Public & Private
Lido Bosco Verde
Via del ProcacciaLido Morelli
1 Contrada Fiume MorelliNomade Ostuni
Torre Guaceto
Gorgeous rocky inlets with turquoise water and sandy beaches. Also a beautiful spot for a coastal hike/walk. Ostuni
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torre Pozzelle
Contrada Torre PozzellaGorgeous rocky inlets with turquoise water and sandy beaches. Also a beautiful spot for a coastal hike/walk. Ostuni
A small beach club with parking - but we park here and go to the public beach (you can find free parking if you go EARLY along the same street, do like the locals!)
Lido Tavernese
Via Appia AnticaA small beach club with parking - but we park here and go to the public beach (you can find free parking if you go EARLY along the same street, do like the locals!)
Bar/Lounges/Winebars
Gipas 111
4 Largo Giuseppe SpennatiOstuni
Riccardo Caffè
61 Via Gaetano Tanzarella VitaleOstuni
WALKING WINE PUGLIA
Ostuni - Cute, fun, intimate little wine bar great for lounging and aperitivo 🤎
Ostuni - Lovely wine bar off the Piazza - ask for a local recommendation for wine and a Salumi/cheese plate 🤎
Garbato
Ostuni - Lovely wine bar off the Piazza - ask for a local recommendation for wine and a Salumi/cheese plate 🤎
Vinicolo
Ostuni - Excellent wine bar in the Centro Storico ✨
Beach bar at Torre Pozzella that sometimes has live music and dancing. Can get crowded. On IG as @framari_nature for schedule of artists 💃🏼🕺🏼
FraMari Nature & Beach Bar
Beach bar at Torre Pozzella that sometimes has live music and dancing. Can get crowded. On IG as @framari_nature for schedule of artists 💃🏼🕺🏼
Sightseeing
Locorotondo
Cisternino
Lecce
Martina Franca
Make your Pugliese artisan ceramiche (ceramics) dreams come true! My personal favorites - Cocci d’Autore, Carpe Diem, and Motolese. 🤎
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grottaglie
Make your Pugliese artisan ceramiche (ceramics) dreams come true! My personal favorites - Cocci d’Autore, Carpe Diem, and Motolese. 🤎
Torre Santa Sabina
Carovigno
Alberobello
Polignano a Mare
Monopoli
Savelletri
Villanova
Brindisi
Ceglie Messapica
Ceglie has a lovely Centro Storico and an even better food scene!
Trani
Shopping/Gifts
Ostuni - for local products, such as olive oil, herbal liqueurs, nuts, etc. There are two locations - one in the Centro Storico and the other just below Ostuni on the seaside.
oleificio cipa agricola
Ostuni - for local products, such as olive oil, herbal liqueurs, nuts, etc. There are two locations - one in the Centro Storico and the other just below Ostuni on the seaside.
Ostuni - Located in the “new town”, fab vintage and new finds to be had at this lovely little spot
Penny Lane
Ostuni - Located in the “new town”, fab vintage and new finds to be had at this lovely little spot
Grottaglie - One of my favorite local, ceramic artisans. Absolutely stunning pieces (worth a visit just to window shop, but you’ll want to take it all home!)
Cocci D'Autore Di Patronelli Emanuele
Grottaglie - One of my favorite local, ceramic artisans. Absolutely stunning pieces (worth a visit just to window shop, but you’ll want to take it all home!)
Grottaglie - gorgeous, typical ceramics. We especially love their colorful ceramics and stunning lamps.
Ceramiche Francesco Motolese
Grottaglie - gorgeous, typical ceramics. We especially love their colorful ceramics and stunning lamps.
Rosa Creazioni
Cisternino - beautiful selection of ceramics gorgeously displayed.