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9.3/10
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Vicolo Mondo Nuovo, 2, 73100 Lecce
Italian
Average price €40
#4 in the Top10 Lecce

Vico del Cuciniere

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9.3/10
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Good value for money
Short waiting time
Very quiet
  • Maria P.5 reviews

    September 17, 2024

    10/10

    Outstanding food. And perfect service. Need I say more.

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  • Dee C.1 review

    September 17, 2024

    9.5/10

    Creative fresh menu at a fair price with a good wine list

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Thank you very much Dee!

  • Christina H.1 review

    September 6, 2024

    10/10

    Really good service and the food was superb! Prices are very reasonable, I would not complain if I had to pay more. Loved it!

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    ❤️ Thank you Christina!

  • David G.1 review

    September 5, 2024

    10/10

    Superb food and impeccable service . Risotto was outstanding .

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    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Grazie! Thank you very much David!

  • Susan B.1 review

    August 24, 2024

    9/10

    Fine dining take on traditional Puglian food. Food quality very good with only one (very) small blip - the crème brûlée with apple that we had for desert tasted great but was slightly scrambled. Other than that - perfect!

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Thank you very much Susan!

  • Helen M.56 reviews

    August 22, 2024

    10/10

    We had a wonderful meal for our anniversary last night. Lots of gluten free options. The food was amazing and the service exceptional. Fantastic value for money.

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Many thanks Helen, happy anniversary!

  • Anthony D.2 reviews

    August 11, 2024

    10/10

    Excellent inventive dishes that were still true to Puglian classic recipes. Freshest ingredients. Great value. Excellent prompt and kind service. Exceptional. Don’t miss it on your visit to Lecce

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    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Thank you very much Anthony!

  • Julia M.1 review

    July 9, 2024

    10/10

    Outstanding quality of food and professional and friendly service. Very high quality. Not too expensive and excellent value for the high standards.

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Grazie Julia! Thank you very much!

  • ROGER S.1 review

    June 29, 2024

    9.5/10

    Perfect food good value for money

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Thanks Roger, it was a pleasure meeting you!

  • Lorne G.2 reviews

    June 18, 2024

    10/10

    One of the finest dining experiences I have ever had. Meticulous in the details, and preparation, and presentation. A must in Lecce.

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Thank you so much Lorne!

  • Jennifer M.22 reviews

    June 7, 2024

    10/10

    Amazing and very inventive fusion Italian food that works. The duck ragù over their homemade pasta is to die for…going back to have that again! Service is excellent. The dinning room is gorgeous and the suggested wine for our meal was perfect. Husband and wife owned, you can feel the love and passion in the food. Come here because they are surely in line for the Michelin culinary stamp of approval!

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Thank you so much Jennifer!

  • Mary S.4 reviews

    May 21, 2024

    7.5/10

    Lovely restaurant. It appeared that the chef had dyed the olive oil to create some artistry. I found that a bit offputting to be honest. We were asked 3 times if we enjoyed to which we answered every time. Service was very slow when we first sat down. The food was very nice.

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Thank you Mary for appreciating our restaurant and our cuisine. We would like to point out that our oil is served separately and is particularly green, as it is a high quality extra virgin Leccino oil. Our sauces, however, are all vegetarian and their color depends on the vegetable used. We are sorry for the slow service, due to a particularly busy evening. This is also why we recommend punctuality in arrivals and orders; in your case, you preferred to drink some cocktails and then order about 45 minutes after arrival, and this resulted in the order overlapping with those of the tables that arrived later, creating a bit of a delay, for which we nevertheless apologize.

  • Lisa S.15 reviews

    June 4, 2024

    9.5/10

    This was a tranquil oasis on a back street in Lecce. We were one of only two couples only in restaurant. attentive service. Food highlights: the amuse bouche of cold beet and potato puree with toasted corn was excellent. The carpaccio of salmon one of the best my husband has had. My handmade tagliolini (with 40 egg yolks!) and duck ragout succulent.

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    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Thank you very much Lisa!

  • Leigh C.1 review

    April 21, 2024

    5.5/10

    The branzino type fish did not taste fish. We had a hard time selecting an entree that sounded appealing.

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    We are sorry that you did not like the croaker fillet. Our cuisine reworks the raw materials by combining them with other flavors (in this case sweet and sour red onion and citrus fruits) and for this it's generally highly appreciated. We offer five different starters and a selection of cheeses, which are published on all our online pages and which we will be happy to recommend if you wish to return.

  • marta g.2 reviews

    April 5, 2024

    10/10

    Great dinner, the food was delicious and the service was excellent.

  • teresa h.2 reviews

    March 31, 2024

    10/10

    The best meal of our trip to Puglia so far. Great food which looked and tasted delicious. Would recommend a visit if you're in Lecce. Also reasonable prices too..

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    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Thank you so much Ms Teresa!

  • Arjan V.18 reviews

    March 11, 2024

    10/10

    A very nice place, a hidden gem. The dishes are excellent, the wine list is elaborate, the restaurant room is tastefully designed with a lot of space between tables. And above all, the staff is truly gentle.

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Thank you very much Arjan!

  • Maria N.4 reviews

    October 12, 2023

    10/10

    Lovely service, creative and delicious food. Everything was perfect!

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  • Melanie D.1 review

    September 23, 2023

    10/10

    A gorgeous surprise! We walked away from the busyness of central Lecce, down this very quite laneway to find this treasure. The service was very good & the food was amazing, would highly recommend d this dining experience.

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  • Helen M.56 reviews

    August 26, 2023

    10/10

    This was one of our favourite meals in Puglia. The amuse bouche was delicious. Hubby was offered gluten free bread and they were happy to adapt the dish he wanted so it was suitable for him. Service was amazing.

  • Victoria D.5 reviews

    July 24, 2023

    10/10

    On a hot day, we came for lunch at this small, cozy restaurant. I liked absolutely everything, including the nearby underground parking. The service is fast and kind, with a detailed explanation of each dish. Wide selection of Apulian wines. Each dish is prepared with great skill. My husband is a duck lover and he was very pleased with the quality of the dish.

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  • Francisca F.1 review

    July 14, 2023

    10/10

    excellent food, great ambiance and super friendly staff. 10/10!

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  • Adam K.1 review

    July 3, 2023

    10/10

    Awesome. Must try when you are in Lecce

  • Bas H.1 review

    June 2, 2023

    10/10

    Great place. Nice atmosphere and love for cooking. Wines are not expensive at all (actually, the prices are (too) reasonable) Our best in Puglia by far!

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Thank you Bas, it was a huge pleasure having you as our guests!

  • Brian K.1 review

    May 29, 2023

    10/10

    This restaurant is beyond expectation. Friendly spontaneous staff giving excellent service. The course choices are limited but each is exceptional, an a la carte meal with a degustation feel together with a very good wine selection. Highly recommended.

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    thank you very much Brian!

  • Michael J.1 review

    May 20, 2023

    10/10

    My wife and I went there on our last night in Lecce. This restaurant did not disappoint. Food quality was excellent, service was well done even though we do not speak Italian. Would recommend to all who want a great dining experience.

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Thanks Michael!

  • Deirdre M.3 reviews

    May 16, 2023

    10/10

    Great restaurant, would recommend if you love good quality cooking

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Grazie! Thanks for your review!

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    Michal n.5 reviews

    April 14, 2023

    10/10

    Very special food, creative and interesting

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    Thank you so much Michal!

  • Ian B.1 review

    February 7, 2023

    10/10

    Loved this gem in Lecce. The food is carefully crafted and delicious amd the staff is very attentive to your needs. The prices are very reasonable considering the quality as well. This is a must visit in Lecce.

  • Mary Z.4 reviews

    January 23, 2023

    10/10

    Andrea and Francesca wowed us with a pumpkin espresso ricotta amuse bouche with a pesto bruschetta. Unexpectedly delightful. Each course to follow outdid the one before. The quality of a Michelin restaurant yet we left spending less than 40 euros per person- wine, antipasti, primi, secundi dolce, cafe. Don’t tarry. Just go.

  • Leon W.5 reviews

    October 8, 2022

    9.5/10

    Incredibly tasty food. Surprising combinations and good wine card. Truly a discovery! Excellent service in several languages. Modest, refined, a must try if in Lecce.

  • Christie G.5 reviews

    July 29, 2022

    6.5/10

    Impressive technique, skill, and presentation, but for us the flavours did not quite come together and we found most dishes to be a bit over salted. That said we are not huge fans of gastronomy.

  • Michael S.3 reviews

    June 3, 2022

    10/10

    This place is a bit off the beaten path, but is well worth finding. The menu is not the standard fare seen in most other Lecce restaurants we tried, and the food is of exceptional quality. Highly recommended!

  • Carolyn G.2 reviews

    May 25, 2022

    10/10

    Excellent restaurant-great food and very good service. Calm and attractive setting. Innovative cooking with excellent flavours. Highly recommended.

  • Stefano A.8 reviews

    June 13, 2021

    10/10

    Wonderful experience…. I highly recommend this place for those who love a more elaborate culinary experience. The food presentation is amazing and the service is excellent

  • Alina D.22 reviews

    July 8, 2019

    10/10

    Highly recommended place for those who like fine exquisite food!! That’s a find! Extremely great food and excellent service!! That’s a gem of Lecce! Must visit!!!!

    Vico del CuciniereOwner

    thank you for your appreciation and for your judgment, we are happy to have given you emotions and good food. to the next.

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