Reviews - DUO ristorante
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Eddie L. • 1 review
October 4, 2024
10/10One of my best meals in Julia. Don’t even hesitate to make a reservation here. The chef starts by walking around to greet the entire restaurant and tries to make a connection with every table. The menu can be a tasting if you’d like, but I opted for the à la carte choose your own adventure style. especially since I don’t like desserts, I thought this was a much better value around €20 per dish. Every dish was a stand out. I particularly loved the sea urchin and mussel caccio e pepe. The kitchen uses local and seasonal ingredients and has beautiful presentation. The service was always on point, I never felt neglected or othered because I was a tourist. There was a good mix of Italians and English speaking tables. You do have to budget about three hours for the entire meal, as there’s plenty of time in between courses to digest. But, overall, if you’re looking for a really great meal to understand how food from this region can be upscaled and elevated, you must try eating at Duo. Grazie!
Kelly B. • 5 reviews
September 25, 2024
10/10+1Our romantic dinner at DUO Ristorante was an unforgettable culinary journey. We opted for the eight-course Verde Mare tasting menu with wine pairings, and it was such an adventure from start to finish. Our sommelier and waiter, Sebastian, was incredibly knowledgeable and professional, guiding us expertly through the pairings. The chef’s welcome dish, a collection of seven amuse-bouches, set the tone for an evening full of delightful surprises. The sweet lemon dish with capers and anchovy paste was especially unexpected, while the amberjack was a true standout. The atmosphere was elevated by unique sculptures on each table—ours was a charming bulldog named Carlos, adding a playful touch to the refined setting. We couldn’t have asked for a more memorable evening!
Herman L. • 1 review
August 29, 2024
10/10I’m a vegetarian trying the tasting menu. Almost half of them were tailor-made vegetarian special dishes, incredibly delicious.
Matthew T. • 1 review
July 20, 2024
8.5/10I was the first to be seated of the night. I appreciate smaller fine dining restaurants and Duo has a very cozy ambience. The maitre d’s were excellent throughout the night. I went with the full tasting menu and a glass of wine. Each course was unique, visually pleasing, and flavorful. Courses were well-paced and explained thoroughly. I think the price is very reasonable for the experience you get.
Marcela R. • 1 review
July 6, 2024
10/10We had a great experience at Duo Ristoranti, very good food, chef was super kind. The maitre Sebastian suggested a fantastic wine and with helped us to choose the best menu. Amazing!
Mafalda G. • 4 reviews
June 18, 2024
9.5/10Very creative! The food is tasty and innovative in the best possible way. The chef is very nice
Siofra B. • 1 review
June 13, 2024
10/10Exceptional in every way. Great food. Fantastic staff. Lovely wine. Very glad we booked.
Gayle A. • 3 reviews
May 27, 2024
9.5/10The chef at Duo was amazing! He was very personable, treated us at our table and explained Apulian cuisine and the various. dishes. His "welcome dish" from the chef consisted of five wonderful little starters or 'amuse bouche' as they are often called. Just amazing! The two pastas we had were just on point, and our seafood plate after was perfectly prepared. Duo's menu is very creative but honors the flavors of Apulian. It was a wonderful meal.
tanyce w. • 1 review
May 25, 2024
9.5/10The atmosphere was inviting the moment i stepped into Duo. I was greeting with warmth and caring. The Chef came out to chat to each table and he was engaging and delightful. The food was superb!! Some of the best food i have had on my travels in Italy. I will be back for sure.
Isabel H. • 5 reviews
December 31, 2023
10/10We received a very warm welcome; we choose the tasting menu which was abolutely delicious; the wine recommended by the chef was equally very nice and the service impeccable - we had a. Great experience. We will certainly recommend this restaurant to any of our friends visiting lecce.
Pellegrin P. • 11 reviews
December 9, 2023
9.5/10The food was delicious and very well served. It was a sophisticated moment, a true culinary experience to remember!
Michael S. • 2 reviews
September 28, 2023
10/10A great friendly restaurant with brilliant food and knowledgeable staff.
Andrew R. • 4 reviews
September 26, 2023
10/10Not the cheapest but quality was very good. We had the 6 course taster menu with paired wines. I loved every dish, but my wife wasn’t keen on two of the starters. Standard was fantastic but these 2 weren’t to her taste. We had a chat with the chef which we both really enjoyed. If you can afford it I recommend, if you’re on a budget it’s not for you.
Christophe C. • 1 review
September 4, 2023
9.5/10This restaurant is a wonderful discovery, where the chefs' love of their cuisine « in Duo » appears on your plate as if by magic. The quality of the well-presented local wines makes you travel throughout the region. A must for a gastronomic journey.
Derrick O. • 8 reviews
August 22, 2023
9.5/10Great restaurant and friendly helpful start. Chef spent time at every table making them feel welcomed. The food is delicious and of high quality. The chef’s starts was impressed with unexpected flavours, which can be described as multi-sensory cooking. Would highly recommend. A Michelin star is surely on it way to the restaurant thanks to the chef and its staff.
Richard M. • 4 reviews
August 5, 2023
9/10wonderful dinner, the Chef came out and spoke to us about the restaurant, the fun pop-art table decorations and his background. food was great, really well prepared and served and the ambiance was perfect, busy without being noisy. we would definitely recommend it
Tilmann Johannes H. • 4 reviews
July 25, 2023
10/10Small restaurant with a great service team and interesting menu (degustiazione)! Nice combination of traditional resources and new and creative styles of presentation. Calm and beautiful dining room. The chef and the team are dedicated to create an amazing evening for everyone. After our menu the chef stayed over 30 minutes on our table and we had a great conversation about European cuisines and the characteristics of the Apulian one!
Linda C. • 1 review
June 24, 2023
10/10This restaurant was excellent. The food, the service, the ambience- all excellent. Also really enjoyed having the chef come out and speak to us.
Ray S. • 1 review
May 9, 2023
7/10We made a real effort getting here and found the Spring tasting menu generally imaginative and well prepared but got turned off by the chef who appeared to berate the staff at every chance and has rude table side manner, ignoring half the table, the half who made the occasion occur. Must recognize a patron who is there to be engaged, not ignored. I will not be going back or recommending this restaurant.
Sara A. • 1 review
May 9, 2023
10/10Food was excellent. The servers/staff were charming, knowledgeable and efficient. Chef was enthusiastic and friendly. We would eat here again and recommend it to friends.
Al E. • 14 reviews
May 8, 2023
10/10+1I dined solo at this amazing restaurant. The chef himself came out and introduced himself. He described his creative approach to the Pugliese cuisine. The orecchiette were excellent, the fish was impeccable, but the dessert was a different level. I had a lemon mouse with a cap of capers/lemon/basil meringue. The whole experience was outstanding. Hats off!
Jakob S. • 2 reviews
April 4, 2023
10/10Just a really pleasant and enjoyable dinner/lunch. Great service! The oyster icecream is creative and tasteful. Some delicious White Wine were served.
Lawrence A. • 8 reviews
March 26, 2023
10/10Duo Restaurant is extraordinary. Anyone visiting Lecce, or even somewhere near Lecce, owes it to themselves to visit. The presentation is remarkable and level of imagination is almost without equal. From the many-course amuse bouche to the wonderful oyster ice cream with caviar to the many-course dessert, the dinner could not have been better. Duo vies with, and in some case exceeds, many three-star Michelin establishments, and at a much better price. Congratulations to Fabbiano and his very attentive staff!
Oleksii E. • 2 reviews
February 5, 2023
10/10Perfect Experience of The Way will stay with us for a long time
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elaine p. • 5 reviews
December 28, 2022
10/10The food at DUO was absolutely wonderful - creative, unusual, and beautifully presented. The service was also outstanding, charming, attentive, and well informed. We highly recommend this restaurant and would definitely return.
Camilla W. • 1 review
November 19, 2022
10/10The splendid evening was the Birthday present for my husband. The food was excellent as the service. The atmosphere was relaxed but elegant. We will remember this evening as something special.
Frederick W. • 16 reviews
November 6, 2022
10/10We had a lovely lunch on Sunday and throughly enjoyed the tasting menu. The Cheff came and greeted us personally and explained what he had in store for us. The food was a delight for the palate as well as the eyes. Highly recommend a meal here.
linda r. • 1 review
October 4, 2022
10/10Where to begin? From the welcoming service to the ornery chef to the excellent food Duo did not disappoint. We chose the classic tasting menu with wine pairings and had the opportunity to experience the best interpretations of local foods. We both enjoyed each course and the passion behind the descriptions. The evening was full and well worth the price.
Nick G. • 3 reviews
September 19, 2022
10/10We spent an excellent evening at Duo celebrating our wedding anniversary. The food and service are both of the highest quality. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys high quality innovative dining.
Sarah L. • 6 reviews
September 2, 2022
10/10Fabulous food created and served by people who really care. Local traditions with a modern twist - every course a wonderful experience. A must when in Lecce
Mel C. • 14 reviews
July 17, 2022
10/10Staff explained every thing. Wine pairing was excellent. Generous pours. Chef is charming. A sweeter dessert would be better. Small complaint on outstanding meal.
Mike S. • 1 review
June 9, 2022
10/10The focus to detail and ingredients from the local area were spot on. We had the wine pairing and they were a great compliments to each of the 7 courses The chef visited us twice and the entire staff was there every step of our 4 hour meal. One of the best meals we have had. Love this place. Too bad it’s 4500 miles from home. We will be back however!
Michael D. • 3 reviews
June 7, 2022
10/10The service, creativity and quality of food is simply outstanding!! The passion demonstrated by the chef and entire staff is highly commendable. What a wonderful dinner and experience.
Thom C. • 2 reviews
May 23, 2022
9.5/10Creative and substantial additions to what many diners think is classic Pugliese. Chef Fabbiano knocks it out of the culinary pitch with reductions and aromatics that fortify lamb, squid, cappelletti and foams; and his breads and dolce are singular. Special. An original and reasonably priced Michelin 1 star on its way to 2. Service sublime. Really.
Gary S. • 5 reviews
May 12, 2022
7.5/10Preparation great Taste of most just ok Price totally out of line for what it provided Would not recommend to foodies Service excellent A little too attentive
Ruud V. • 105 reviews
March 25, 2022
8.5/10Great food and beautifully decorated plates. The staff was very friendly and well educated. Our waiter was excellent and we loved he spoke in Spanish with us! Highly recommended.
Bart D. • 2 reviews
December 13, 2021
10/10It was an experience ! Very good food....the combination of flavours was fantastic ! The atmosphere was great, very friendly staff, super friendly chef who welcomed us and talked about his vision of Italian local cuisine...
Rudi R. • 1 review
December 13, 2021
10/10Excellent restaurant, great original dishes, friendly and helpful service, beautiful place, even the music fits! This restaurant ticks all the boxes ????????????????????
Gayle M. • 13 reviews
September 27, 2021
10/10Fabulous evening! The chef starters were extraordinary as were the fish and then theveal ragu. A must is the chef signature dessert with lemon mousse! Service impeccable!!
Ogy K. • 1 review
September 7, 2021
10/10It was a pleasure to try Duo in Lecce. We were greeted by the chef Fabiano Viva. We took the 4 dishes menu with a bottle of wine and we spend unforgettable 3 hours full of joy and excitement. Grazie mille!
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