Very often people think of Puglia by adopting the more classic Salento, Valle d'Itria or Gargano as a term of comparison.
In reality, the entire Puglia region is breathtakingly beautiful, so that some destinations, usually underestimated, deserve full attention and a visit at least once in a lifetime.
Such is the case with Taranto, which is frequently associated with adverse events, thus neglecting the amenities and magic it retains in its historic center and beaches.
People often wonder what to see in Taranto during their vacations in Apulia, in fact there is no shortage of attractions in this city and your stay will surely be enjoyable in thecity of the two seas.
In detail, however, Taranto owes its fame to the Port of Taranto and MaRta, or the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto, one of the most important cultural centers in Italy.
First of all, attention must be paid to the peculiar morphology of the municipality of Taranto , which stretches along the Ionian coast, overlooking the well-known Gulf of Taranto. The city is mainly developed in three areas on the mainland and on the islet of Taranto Vecchia, all caressed by the Ionian Sea.
And it is from here that our journey of discovery of Taranto begins, from its land beaten by the inner sea called Mar Piccolo and the outer sea calledMar Grande.
These two bodies of water present the natural shape of an arch, bordered by the archipelago of the Cheradi Islands, populated by dolphins, in which landing is permitted only forTaranto's St. Peter's Island.
If you are about to plan your vacations in Salento, you have already discovered how one of the must-do activities during your stay in this land is undoubtedly to taste the typical cuisine, varied and always under the banner of simplicity.
If now, you are wondering where to eat in Gallipoli, then we have compiled for you a brief compendium about the best restaurants in the area, personally approved!
Of course, talking about Gallipoli the first thing that comes to mind is its sea, reason why in this short section we suggest some places to eat in Gallipoli on the sea.
La Vinaigrette Restaurant, in the heart of the historic center , offers freshly caught fish dishes in a well-kept and elegant location, where you can also dine on the elegant terrace overlooking the sea.
And then again AMU Fish Restaurant & Store, with its tables set up on the ancient wall that overlooks the transparencies of the Ionian Sea, offers the chance to taste the renowned Gallipoli purple shrimp, accompanied by a glass of local wine.
Finally, we cannot fail to mention Marechiaro Restaurant, with its fresh fish dishes for an evening of romance and excellent value for money. This restaurant on the pier, reached by a small bridge, is one of the places, moreover, to eat urchins in Gallipoli, of course if the fishing season allows.
In Gallipoli, a seaside town, the typical cuisine is mainly based on fish, although there is no shortage of traditional homemade dishes.
However, if you are wondering what are the best places to eat fresh fish in Gallipoli , we again suggest lAMU and Marechiaro.
But we would also like to add Scafùd Mare, in the old town, which offers gourmet sandwiches with fresh seafood ingredients, to the list of seafood restaurants. Or Il Pettolino in old Gallipoli along with Il Bastione and La Puritate, where quality is guaranteed even at a higher expense.
Finally, if you are a meat lover in all its forms, then, we recommend two restaurants where to eat meat in Gallipoli.
In the modern part of town is LAntica Ucceria, a butcher's shop where you can choose your portion at the counter, which is then masterfully cooked at the moment and served in its cozy rooms.
Or, moving to the town's old suburb, one encounters Tà Carne Butcher Shop, where plastic tables in the open might conceal lottima quality of the dishes served.
Finally, if you are looking for a place to eat in Gallipoli at a good price, no doubt we can recommend restaurants where the spending range is quite low, without sacrificing the quality of the courses.
Without a doubt, then, Scafùd Terra, Mare and Tipici are the places to eat in Gallipoli typical products on a modest budget.
Lo Scapricciatiello and La Maruzzella in Lido Conchiglie are the ideal places to eat fish in Gallipoli while spending little. Of course, for less expense the look of the places is sacrificed, but never the quality of the catch!
If you are on vacation in Puglia and, in detail, in the Città Bella, then you should taste all the typical local gastronomy.
If you are wondering what to eat in Gallipoli , we first recommend tasting scapece, a dish of medieval origin that counts its presence in all the patronal festivals of the province. It is small blue fish fried and marinated in layers of breadcrumbs, soaked in vinegar and saffron.
And then again in Gallipoli, it is mandatory to taste the native shrimp, with white meat and sweet taste, it is mainly offered raw.
Finally, throughout Salento, as well as in Gallipoli, it is possible to taste Salento panzerotti, false friends of Bari panzerotti. In fact, the latter are called calzoni in Salento, while panzerotti are very tasty local potato croquettes, with grated cheese and tufts of mint or parsley, which have nothing to envy to Spanish croquettes.
If you are now wondering where to eat panzerotti in Gallipoli, the answer is quite simple: everywhere! In fact, in all restaurants you can taste these Salento croquettes, very often served while waiting for the main courses!
In conclusion, we would like to reiterate how Gallipoli, despite being a small town, offers a rather conspicuous and varied array of restaurants and truck food.
So that you can also find traditional pizza restaurants, such as Don Vincenzo pizza napoletana on Corso Roma .
Magazzini Casotti or Trattoria da Olga , on the other hand, offer homemade pasta dishes , and are great places to eat orecchiette in Gallipoli!
