Origano Osteria

Lilian R. • 1 review

July 14, 2025

7/10

The restaurant's location is very pleasant, nestled among the vineyards, but the overall experience was disappointing! We opted for the Tasting Menu because we thought it would be the best way to experience the best of the restaurant. But we were extremely disappointed! The four dishes presented were extremely simple, with absolutely nothing surprising! Dishes that didn't befit a Michelin-starred experience! Looking at the dishes at the other tables, we realized it would have been better to choose items from the traditional menu, rather than the Tasting Menu! It was my daughter's birthday, and I requested something different for her, and they accommodated her request with a different dessert from ours, complete with a candle, which was kind of them! Tip: If you go to the restaurant, order items from the traditional menu rather than the Tasting Menu, as it was truly disappointing!

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viviana v. • 2 reviews

July 2, 2025

8/10

The entrées and the wine were very good. Everything was almost perfect until we got our main course, a risotto. We needed to wait almost an hour between the entrées and the risotto, which for us wasn’t such a big problem as we were on holiday. But when the risotto arrived we were very disappointed. The risotto was not well cooked — the grains were hard, and it was so watery that it looked more like a soup than a risotto. It also had a slightly sour taste, which the waitstaff explained was intentional. It’s a shame, because we were ready to recommend this place to many friends, but after this experience, we just can’t. Especially since the kitchen insisted the risotto was meant to be like that. We would have understood if it had simply turned out poorly by mistake.

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Charlie R. • 2 reviews

June 23, 2025

10/10

The food was fantastic, the service was excellent and the wine out of this world. We have been before and will definitely be back.

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Origano Osteria • Owner

Thank you so much! We truly hope to welcome you back soon! With gratitude, all of our team!

Alison H. • 2 reviews

June 16, 2025

10/10

fabulous food in a beautiful setting. try the wine from the vineyard and you won't be disappointed. would definitely return again.

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Origano Osteria • Owner

Thank you so much! We truly hope to welcome you back soon! With gratitude, all of our team

Sam L. • 3 reviews

June 7, 2025

10/10

Perfect food, perfect mood. The perfect way to spend a few hours enjoying life. Everything was simple but hit the spot. Would make another special trip just to come here.

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Origano Osteria • Owner

Thank you so much. Knowing we've left you with a beautiful memory fills us with joy and inspires us to keep giving our very best, day after day. We truly hope to welcome you back soon. All of our team

Anna J. • 3 reviews

May 26, 2025

10/10

Amazing food , service and hospitality! Best in Italy and we’ve had great!!

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Origano Osteria • Owner

Thank you for your amazing words!

Karen C. • 1 review

April 29, 2025

10/10

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We were met by a wonderful lady who walked us around part of the vineyard and was able to speak very good English. She accompanied us to the restaurant and talked us through the wines and the menu. The food we ordered was absolutely superb and the chef made up a special dish for me which the waitress referred to as ‘lettuce’ and my word was it sensational! My partner’s meal was also superb having the egg dish to start followed by the fried fish. We tried 3 wines and ordered a bottle of the Nina which had Susumaniello grape was fantastic.

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Adam G. • 1 review

October 8, 2024

3/10

One of the worst restaurant experiences ever. Very slow service. Uninspiring food. Expensive. And left me with a stomach ache. Never again.

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Sofie H. • 1 review

September 28, 2024

9.5/10

We have taken the proposed menu and that was really delicious. Very original dishes and matching wines.

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Bruna R. • 2 reviews

August 20, 2024

9/10

Great experience

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Gustavo C. • 1 review

August 2, 2024

10/10

We were welcomed even though it was near closing time. Food was great and there were plenty of wine suggestions which were quite nicely paired with our dishes. Recommended 👍🏻

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Encinar R. • 2 reviews

July 3, 2024

4/10

Unfortunately we had a disappointing evening. We were sat for dinner at 20:30 and at 21:45 we asked what had happened with the food we ordered. They came back some minutes later, still with no food, apologizing they had forgotten our order and asking to wait "5 more minutes"... at that moment we lost any trust and we stood up and left to find somewhere else where we could actually have some dinner. They have more demand that they can actually serve. Could be a nice place if they adjusted their offer to what they really can serve. What should have been a nice summer dinner was a stressful evening.

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Aaron S. • 1 review

June 15, 2024

10/10

Great food! Super nice staff. Healthy and local. Highly recommended. Skip the deafood pasta. Everything else was delicious!

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Mark S. • 1 review

October 13, 2023

9.5/10

We were seeking a traditional, authentic Italian food experience, and we sure got it. It ticked all our boxes, the food, the staff, the location, and ambience. One of those tucked away gems which shouldn't be missed if you're in the area. We will definitely be going back!

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Ines R. • 1 review

September 6, 2023

10/10

Absolutely amazing! From the service to the food quality and the wine choices. Definitely recommend and would come back if ever in Minervino di Lecce!

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Mark U. • 1 review

August 24, 2023

10/10

excellent!

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Christian A. • 4 reviews

August 11, 2023

10/10

Best place in Salento - period. The food and service are excellent. The Wine … above any other wines in Salento. Don’t miss this absolute gem!

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Franz D. • 9 reviews

May 27, 2023

10/10

Go there and see. No words can describe. Believe me please, you must go there. Unforgetable.... The food, the wine and first of all: the service. You will come again...

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Leah M. • 1 review

May 24, 2023

10/10

This osteria and enoteca was outstanding! Food, wine and service were the best we've experienced in Puglia to date. I had the stuffed artichoke and fettuccini pastificio del duca and my husband had the tuna tartar and seafood risotto. The wine pairings were excellent (so much so that we purchased three bottles of wine). Grazie mille!

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Frederick S. • 6 reviews

March 17, 2023

10/10

The food was excellent and the presentation very creative. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall the experience was very nice!!! I hope to return to the restaurant very soon.

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