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

The national cuisine of Puglia is very simple, but no less interesting and attractive. They produce one of the best olive oils in the world; it is an indispensable component of almost all national dishes. A huge amount of wheat is grown in Puglia, so products of white flour are also important components of the national menu. Other indispensable elements of the menu are seasonal vegetables.
Best beaches and recreation areas around Apulia
Puglia is ready to offer sea lovers a huge selection of beautiful beaches; there are parts of the coast for every taste. Monopoli is one of the most sought after holiday destinations. It has … Open
Traditional Italian pasta is an everyday dish here; only in Puglia gourmets can taste orecchiette cooked following an old recipe. Literally, the name of this dish can be translated as ‘little ears; ‘ it is a classic home-made pasta cooked with a rather unusual component, turnip.
Among the most popular vegetable dishes is tiella. It is made of various vegetables with rice, mussels and potato; the dish turns out very hearty and incredibly tasty. Seafood is also present on the table literally every day. Gourmets will enjoy such a popular national treat, as ciambotto. It's incredibly delicious sauteed seafood cooked with onions, tomatoes and peppers. Those fond of mussels should definitely visit Taranto, as, according to the opinion of experienced travelers, this is where you can taste the most delicious mussels in Italy. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Top hotels in Apulia for business trip or short vacation
Every town of charming Puglia has amazing hotels and inns that will surprise guests not only with their good service, but also with their unique history. In the immediate vicinity of Fasano … Open
Meat dishes are also quite common in Puglia; chefs use the gentlest lamb to cook dishes. Lamb baked in a pot with potatoes and wild onions is considered a classic meat dish.

As many regions of the country, Puglia is famous for its cheeses. Incredibly tasty mozzarella, which has long been considered the best in the country, and Burato popular among gourmets are produced there. Local desserts will appeal to travelers watching their weight, as they consist of the most useful sweets. Fragrant honey, dried fruit and fruit syrups are usually bought as souvenirs. Puglia produces excellent red wines, among which you should pay particular attention to Salice Salentino and Primitivo di Manduria. Martina Franca is one of the most popular white wines.
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Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Apulia
♥   Restaurant 'Il Falco Pellegrino' MONTEDORO. Type - Creative. 0.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'L’Antica Locanda' NOCI. Type - Regional cuisine. 1.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'L’Aratro' ALBEROBELLO. Type - Regional cuisine. 11.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Trullo d’Oro' ALBEROBELLO. Type - Regional cuisine. 11.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Osteria del Poeta' ALBEROBELLO. Type - Regional cuisine. 12 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Trattoria Pugliese' Gioia del Colle. Type - Apulian|Regional cuisine. 15.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Osteria del Borgo Antico' Gioia del Colle. Type - Regional cuisine. 15.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Menelao a Santa Chiara' Turi. Type - Creative. 15.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Pashà' Conversano. Type - Modern cuisine. 19.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Centro Storico' LOCOROTONDO. Type - Regional cuisine. 19.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique sights around Apulia

Le Grotte della Civita

From the series “Hotels Harmoniously Built into the Natural Landscape”
Check on the map:   Distance from Apulia center - 43.5 km.
The hotel has 18 rooms, which are furnished with the beautiful antique furniture and the small crafts of the local masters. One of the peculiar peculiarities of the rooms is lack of any technique. In the rooms there is no electricity. At dusk, the candles are the only source of light. This peculiarity is a tribute to the traditions of the locals, some of whom lived in the caves until the middle of the 20th century and were able to do without technical achievements. … Read further

Alberobello

From the series “Nooks and Villages That Are More Colorful Than Top Touristic Destinations”
Check on the map:   Distance from Apulia center - 11.2 km.
The rhythm of life is as leisurely and measured, as hundreds of years ago. The architecture is as beautiful as in time of its creation. An area of ​​the old town is about 40 square km; about 11 000 people are permanently residing in its territory. Travellers visiting the town have to consider that the main activity here is walking. You can not only admire the ancient architecture, but also look into the nice shops and handicraft stalls. They offer a lot of unique things to their customers. … Read further

Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Apulia

Bari
The national cuisine of Bari is distinguished by widest choice of vegetable dishes, appetite pastries and traditional pasta with various sauces and garnishes. Travellers usually name the dish called «orecchiette» as one of the most original and exotic national dishes. ... Open »
Brindisi
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 ... Open »
Agropoli
Perhaps the most popular and famous national delicacy is mozzarella cheese, and local restaurants invite guests to try a lot of its varieties. Mozzarella is the main component of many vegetable salads. Gourmets often order a mixed cheese platter usually complemented by ... Open »
Dubrovnik
The restaurants of Dubrovnik will be definitely loved by fans of seafood. It’s really hard to find such variety of fish dishes and exotic delicacies. Best dishes of the national cuisine can be easily found in Konavoka Restaurant. The majority of dishes here are cooked ... Open »
Elaphiti Islands
Croatian cuisine will hardly confuse you with its appearance and ingredients. The dishes are usually made of fresh ingredients, which won’t have a harmful effect on your organism. Olive oil and spicy herbs are often used for the most delicate taste. It is considered ... Open »
Sorrento
Continue tasting local food in the restaurant Re Foods, which in addition to the original menu attracts customers with pleasant prices. Visitors can stay in the elegantly decorated room or on the spacious terrace, which overlooks the beautiful surrounding area. In ... Open »
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