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9.7/10

Excellent
529 reviews
Food
9.7
Service
9.8
Ambience
9.5
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  • Kris B.9 days ago

    10

    It was a wonderful experience to have dinner in Vico del Cuciniere. Its a hidden place in Lecce. We felt warm welcomed and the food was fanbtastic

  • Roger K.11 days ago

    9.0

    Exquisit dinner with dishes full of flavour

  • Joan M.
    Joan M.23 days ago

    9.5

    Our meal was fabulous. Good quality food with lovely flavours. Service was excellent.

  • Adriana S.30 days ago

    10

    Extraordinary food and service. Very recommendable.

  • David H.1 month ago

    9.5

    Absolutely fantastic meal, great wine, good, friendly, honest staff. Loved it.

  • Debra H.2 months ago

    10

    +2

    Three couples had dinner. Everything about the restaurant was wonderful. They helped us with wine and food selections. They took our pictures when we requested. The presentation of the food was fabulous and everything was delicious. We highly recommend this diner experience.

  • Carsten N.4 months ago

    10

    Sophisticated, high quality food, using excellent ingredients and creativity. Professional, friendly service!

  • Vincent Y.6 months ago

    10

    Excellent

  • Ellen S.6 months ago

    10

    We had the best dinner in Puglia! The food was not only authentic, creatively and beautifully presented, but it was also outstandingly delicious. Our server Luca took time to explain each dish and made recommendations that were spot on. The ambience and chill music perfectly complimented our dinner. Kudos to the chef.

  • Peter S.6 months ago

    10

    The food was creative, artistcally presented and excellent. The room was well designed and very comfortable. We have been in Italy for 3 weeks and have had great meals but this was clearly the best one.

  • Rob B.7 months ago

    10

    Quality of food

  • Victoria M.7 months ago

    10

    Superb meal. Great staff. Altogether a wonderful experience.

  • Julia A.7 months ago

    10

    Loved it. Very creative. Thank you!

  • Rose O.7 months ago

    10

    The overall friendliest of the people working there, the quality and presentation of the food on our first visit made us immediately make another booking which was just as good again. If in Lecce it's worth a visit.

  • Gill N.7 months ago

    6.5

    Lovely service. Good missed the mark, my scallops were over cooked and tough. The pork dish was inventive but too many ingredients seemingly at random. Tiramisu was good. Background music was soft rich with long loud guitar solos; not particularly pleasant or appropriate. Price was quite reasonable; just over 100 euros for two: 2 courses each plus one dessert and a bottle of wine.

  • Melissa M.7 months ago

    10

    Warm, welcoming atmosphere. Our table of 4 each tried different items and we were all impressed with quality of dishes. Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!

  • Carol H.7 months ago

    10

    Fabulous food, excellent service. Thank you

  • Hannah M.7 months ago

    9.5

    Beautiful food amazing presentation . Quality and presentation was as good as any Michelin guide restaurant at a fraction of the cost . Really enjoyable experience.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    ❤️ Grazie!

  • Simon P.7 months ago

    10

    Excellent, inventive food - beautifully presented by a clearly knowledgeable and passionate staff. Highly recommended.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Thank you so much Simon!

  • Marta p.8 months ago

    10

    The quality of the products, the atmosphere and service was exceptional! Highly recommended

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Thank you ❤️

  • Tracey K.8 months ago

    9.5

    Menu was a little limited for non seafood lovers. However every dish when delivered was beautiful and delicious. Would highly recommend.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Thank you very much Tracey!

  • Maria D.8 months ago

    10

    Set on a quiet street in old town of lecce, this restaurant is a Jen. The food was a piece of art to look at delicious to eat.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Thanks Maria for your review!

  • Anna V.8 months ago

    10

    Really excellent food. We ordered an antipasto, and three other dishes plus dessert. All were excellent and we would order all the plates again. They recommended a wine that was not on the wine list and it was wonderful. Exactly what we wanted. And, the bottle of wine was so reasonably priced. We thought the prices were reasonable for all the food, all of which were so thoughtfully and wonderfully prepared. Great flavors. The staff were all kind and attentive, and described each dish when brought to the table. Fresh home made pasta, fresh homemade breads. Desserts we had were fabulous and not too sweet! Menus available in Italian and English. Quiet area, just a short distance from the busy area of the historical center in Lecce. We will be back and we will recommend this lovely place to others.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Thank you Anna ❤️

  • Karina E.9 months ago

    10

    +1

    Excelent foodexperience. So tasty and goodlooking. So many fantastic flavours. Bery nice staff, quick and friendly. Eat there, when in lecce.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Thank you so much ❤️

  • Tracy H.9 months ago

    10

    Lovely restaurant. Fabulous food. Best in Lecce in my opinion for a very reasonable price. So good we came back twice. Particularly loved the scallops and cod and chicken dish but the cheese tart also delicious. 😋

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Thank you very much Tracy!

  • Ingrid V.9 months ago

    9.5

    Every plate was a painting and delicious. Our compliments to the chef!

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Many thanks!

  • Teodoro Q.9 months ago

    10

    Amizing food, very friendly service and very nice and quiet spot! I really loved it!

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Grazie infinite!

  • Melisa A.9 months ago

    10

    A gem of a restaurant. Faultless service, delicious food beautifully presented. Can’t believe the quality for the price. Whole heartedly recommended.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Grazie, thank you so much Melissa!

  • Ilana R.9 months ago

    10

    A pearl in Lecce! We are so happy we went to this restaurant!! Its amazing! Everything was Amazing! We loved The food combinations and every thing tasted so goed! I think this people love wat they doe! Making people happy with amazing food! The chef and staf are very freindly and want to give you the best experience! I think you should make a reservation and Try this amazing restaurant! Enjoy! I.Revivi

  • Ellen H.10 months ago

    10

    We enjoyed a fabulous meal at Vico del cucinere last night. Every dish was perfect, delicious and beautifully presented. We have been 2 weeks touring Puglia and this was our best meal so far. Innovative puglian inspired cooking

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Grazie mille Ellen!

  • Etty G.10 months ago

    10

    +1

    The food is not only delicious but a work of art … presentation beyond expectation. The outdoor seating is on a quiet street away from the Lecce crowds. Pleasant music is playing at a reasonable volume. It was a lovely experience.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    ❤️

  • Annette Ö.11 months ago

    10

    The food and service was exceptional! Nice atmosphere.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    ❤️

  • Laura M.11 months ago

    10

    Best meal we had. Creative, inventive, so many flavors but perfectly calibrated. we loved it.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    ❤️

  • Nicolas M.
    Nicolas M.11 months ago

    10

    +2

    one of our best experience in Puglia !

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Thank you very nuch Nicolas!

  • Susan D.1 year ago

    10

    The food was tasty, creative and interesting. We enjoyed our meal immensely. The staff including the chef were welcoming and helpful Absolutely recommend this restaurant.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Thank you very much!

  • Rainer K.1 year ago

    10

    I arrived at an evening where I had the restaurant for myself (Monday). The food was enjoyable and highly creative done at a presentation worth its money. You should visit this place before the Michelin inspectors will do it resulting in a climb in the ranks and the prices. Highly recommended but a bit difficult to find (I used the navigation app of my smartphone)

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Thank you very much Rainer!

  • Robin G.1 year ago

    9.0

    Lovely room and excellent service.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Thank you Robin!

  • Donald O.1 year ago

    10

    Very creative, visually appealing dishes with unique combinations of special ingredients.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Grazie Donald gentilissimi!

  • Cathy M.1 year ago

    10

    The food was exquisite and the service attentive but not overly so. I am gluten free. This was no problem with gluten free bread and crackers served. The amuse bouche was adjusted to be gluten free and I was served tiny warned gluten free biscuits with my coffee. Faultless. Thank you for making me feel like a normal diner.

    Vico del Cuciniere

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • Charles C.1 year ago

    10

    The food is very high end. The servers are friendly and accomodating. And we met the owner/chef who came out to greet us. Treat yourselves to a wonderful experience!

    Vico del Cuciniere

    Thank you very much!

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