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Reviews - La Cecchina

Piazza Mercantile, 31, 70122, Bari
ApulianAverage price €35
9.0
(944 reviews)

Reviews

9
of 10

Excellent
944 reviews
Ambience
8.9
Food
9.2
Service
8.8
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  • Bonnie S.1 review

    October 19, 2024

    10/10

    Wonderfull restaurant, with fantastic, fresh food. Nice staff.My husband and I went there twice In one week!

  • Frances C.2 reviews

    September 21, 2024

    10/10

    The food was absolutely amazing! There was a mix up on our pasta dishes but they immediately remedied the situation. The zucchini starter with stratciatelli cheese was my favorite antipasto ever.

  • Paul J.2 reviews

    September 18, 2024

    5/10

    A drink order was never delivered even after a second inquiry and one food order was inedible.

  • Andrew T.3 reviews

    September 11, 2024

    8/10

    I had booked a table at least a couple of weeks in advance but when we arrived, we were given a table at the back of the restaurant. It was obvious that no one had checked the bookings for the evening. It was only when I asserted myself, were we given a better table . I suspect that all of the best tables were given to walk in diners which isn’t great when I had taken the time and effort to research the restaurant and give them the courtesy of making a reservation. I appreciate that the restaurant was busy but in addition to this, the welcome was underwhelming to say the least. Sadly, there was no apology for the oversight and this clouded the remainder of the evening.

  • Genevieve M.1 review

    August 25, 2024

    9/10

    Nice menu, great flavours and good service.

  • Tsvetelina M.1 review

    July 19, 2024

    7/10

    Overall the restaurant is nice and the food is good. There is a problem with the service. You wait for 50 minutes or more to get your food. The waiters are chaotic, food comes out of the kitchen without any order. It is totally unprofessional to serve only to one person on the table.

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    Emma P.4 reviews

    July 16, 2024

    7.5/10

    Lovely place out of the direct sun for a lunch today. All was good - certainly as regards food and service - both excellent. There was some interference with the restaurant staff on a phone call without using headphones and the speaker through the phone was rather loud and disruptive - much more than the two women on our end. It was for five or so minutes so bearable ;)

  • Jacqui R.1 review

    July 9, 2024

    9/10

    When we first arrived at the restaurant for our 7.30 reservation the staff weren’t ready to open so we went elsewhere for a drink. Once we returned the restaurant filled quickly and the food was superb. Our waiter, Davide, deserves a special mention as his service and advice on local wine was exceptional.

  • Line R.1 review

    July 8, 2024

    6.5/10

    Nice atmosphere, but the food is just ok…

  • Keith F.2 reviews

    July 8, 2024

    10/10

    Great food, excellent staff, beautiful location.

  • Anna M.1 review

    July 7, 2024

    10/10
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  • Eric K.

    Eric K.1 review

    April 28, 2024

    10/10

    The food was great, as was the ambiance. We had a wide variety of food in my family of 4: fish, horse meat pasta and a few others. Would definitely go back and eat here again.

  • Siyana A.1 review

    January 29, 2024

    10/10

    Delicious food, kind staff and very nice atmosphere. I would visit it again for sure! Recommend it!

  • Michael R.20 reviews

    December 6, 2023

    10/10
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    The food was outstanding. Great service and wonderful ambiance.

  • barbara c.1 review

    October 10, 2023

    10/10

    Great place full of kind service! Great food and wine!

  • Sam P.5 reviews

    August 16, 2023

    10/10

    Superb experience. Wonderful food, great service. Bit confused re service as first time out in Italy and didn't leave tip, sorry. Excellent restaurant in every aspect. Many thanks!

  • Efrat G.1 review

    June 4, 2023

    8.5/10
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    The staff was really nice and helpful Food tastes good We ordered capresa salad ,Ravioli and tuna tartar Thank you Francisco for the service...

  • Lisa d.1 review

    May 19, 2023

    10/10

    The food and wine was amazing even as the service. They were very friendly and took time to help me choose from the menu. Despite I was alone, I really felt comfortable in this restaurant.

  • Rosalind E.1 review

    September 2, 2022

    10/10

    This restaurant takes food seriously. Excellent starters and pasta dishes. The tiramisu, whilst acceptable, was nothing fantastic. Personally, I was happy sitting inside the beautiful restaurant but if you want to sit outside overlooking the square and people watching, then book early.

  • Daniel C.1 review

    September 1, 2022

    5.5/10

    I had a grilled calamari and it was bad. It was not fresh, overcooked, therefore it was very dry and chewy. The octopus was correct, but not that good rather.

  • Natalie r.4 reviews

    August 17, 2022

    9/10
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    Enjoyed a lovely meal here. Our waitress was friendly and attentive… and apologetic when she knocked my wine over! Enjoyed the food, tasty mackerel starter followed by pasta and fillet steak. All well cooked. Only let down for ambience was no music and so all we could hear was the thumping loud dance music of another venue on the pizza.

  • Noemi s.

    Noemi s.2 reviews

    August 17, 2022

    9/10
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    The food was incredible, especially the appearance and the setting. Great shrimps tartare and fish Amatriciana. We waited sooo long between the appetizer and the main course, more than 1 hour. The service was good, but without so much interpersonal relationship between waiters and customers. The lady with curly hair was the most extrovert during the dinner. Food and ambiance more than amazing.

  • Martin S.1 review

    August 13, 2022

    5.5/10

    Food was average, service was average, had much higher expectations given it was recommended to me as a good restaurant. But there are better restaurants in Bari.

  • Benny D.

    Benny D.8 reviews

    July 16, 2022

    10/10

    Come once for dinner, come back for lunch! Eheh I think it says it all

  • Amanda W.4 reviews

    July 4, 2022

    6.5/10

    We had gone 2 nights prior and had a really good experience so went back for a second visit. On the second visit the food was good but the service poor. Such a shame

  • Benny D.

    Benny D.8 reviews

    July 10, 2022

    10/10

    Service was really super good and food was lovely! Because we ordered a big fish cooked in the oven it took a while for it arrive but we knew so it's not a problem. The service was great and the atmosphere super lovely, first night in Bari and couldn't ask for a better start!

  • Dima A.1 review

    July 1, 2022

    10/10

    Excellent place with perfect food!

  • Silvia S.1 review

    June 30, 2022

    9.5/10

    I recommend orecchiette with burrata and cherry tomatoes and the tiramisu ????

  • Tracey M.1 review

    June 8, 2022

    8.5/10

    The food was well presented and extremely tasty Portions were a perfect size We were forgotten when asked for the dessert menu...but no worries, we had an excellent meal

  • lisa a.3 reviews

    June 7, 2022

    10/10
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    Great little place right in the piazza. Food was really very good. Had the cacio pepe with fried leeks and a super thick home made pasta. Sea bass, grilled. But for me the highlight was the appetizer, three different types of local buratta and smoked coppa. Delish.

  • Thomas G.1 review

    April 22, 2022

    10/10

    Excellent evening with exvellent food. This is a very good recommendation for a nice dinner !!! Bravo????

  • Lamar W.2 reviews

    April 2, 2022

    9/10

    What a great way to start off our trip to the region. Lovely food and extremely helpful and generous service.

  • Alexandre K.

    Alexandre K.21 reviews

    February 20, 2022

    10/10

    Very good experience, the atmosphere was very nice. The food was delicious, we got 2 pastas dishes and desserts, the semifreddo dessert was amazing. Best thing was maybe the local wine recommended, so good and such a good a value. Service was great and we were not rushed at all despite being the last ones in the restaurant.

  • Marcin W.3 reviews

    January 29, 2022

    9/10
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    The staff was super nice, they recommended very good house specialty. The taste was great but I think that pasta size should be a little bigger. We sat outside, the ambient was cozy and the lamp produced some heat to feel warm.

  • Frances S.8 reviews

    October 18, 2021

    10/10

    We had our doubts about this restaurant since it was in a main Piazza and did not know whether the food was going to be any good. but we had seen many good reviews and decided to try it. We had a magnificent Seabass prepared in the oven with potatoes with potatoes, tomatoes and olives as well as a tagliolini pasta with seafood that was amazing. The service was as well. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and special. They had a good wine selection as well. Yes would definitely return.

  • Marten Freerk B.3 reviews

    September 27, 2021

    10/10

    Even when you are eating by yourself, this restaurant and its staff welcomes you! the food and wine list are amazing and the fish is always fresh. Probably the best "fritty" - not at all greasy (first time ever!!). a perfect place where locals and tourists can eat peacefully. Do not hesitate and go try

  • Leonarda S.2 reviews

    September 26, 2021

    8.5/10

    The Food was really good! Our dishes arrived at completly different time Points, so we could not really eat together. The staff was nice and the Location is beautiful

  • Holly B.2 reviews

    October 1, 2020

    10/10

    What an exceptional experience! I am vegetarian and I was thrilled to find 3 meals that I was dying to try. I opted for the Fava with Chicory (a local dish and one of my favorites) and it was outstanding. The service team was equally wonderful. If only I had more time in Bari, I would return here again and again!

  • Lana G.6 reviews

    August 24, 2020

    10/10

    Amazingly good. Food!

  • - -.1 review

    July 25, 2020

    10/10

    Gorgeous experience - food was excellent, service was incredibly friendly and good, ambience was super, value for money excellent! Will be back!

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