Puglia, the sun-soaked region located in the heel of Italy’s boot, is not only renowned for its stunning landscapes and historical treasures but has also emerged as a gastronomic haven in recent years. Puglia’s culinary scene has gained international acclaim, and a significant testament to this is the presence of Michelin-starred restaurants that showcase the region’s rich culinary heritage.
Puglia has confirmed its place among Italy’s most exciting foodie destinations:
in the Michelin Guide 2025 there are 10 one-star restaurants across the region. BusinessMobility.travel+1
For guests staying in Puglia Paradise villas, these restaurants turn a beautiful holiday into a true gourmet journey – from sea-view terraces on the Gargano to refined dining rooms in the Valle d’Itria and Salento.
Use this guide to understand where the Michelin stars are, what to expect, and how to combine them with a relaxed stay in your private villa.
What makes Michelin-star dining in Puglia special?
Michelin stars celebrate consistency, technique, and personality in the kitchen. In Puglia, they also celebrate something else: the ability to turn very simple ingredients – olive oil, vegetables, fresh fish, handmade pasta – into something unforgettable.
Across the region you’ll find:
Menus built around local, seasonal produce and small suppliers. MICHELIN Guide+1
Dining rooms that feel intimate and relaxed rather than formal or stiff. MICHELIN Guide+1
Wine lists rich in Apulian labels (Primitivo, Negroamaro, Nero di Troia and more). Soriano Service
When you stay in a Puglia Paradise villa, your Guest Angel (personal concierge) can help you secure reservations, arrange transfers and suggest the perfect restaurant for your itinerary and style.
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The 10 Michelin-star restaurants in Puglia (2025)
Below you’ll find an overview of all Michelin-starred restaurants in Puglia, listed by location.
Carovigno (BR) – Dissapore di Andrea Catalano
Conversano / Polignano countryside (BA) – Pashà
Martina Franca (TA) – Bros’
Lecce (LE) – Primo Restaurant
Manduria (TA) – Casamatta
Peschici (FG) – Porta di Basso
Putignano (BA) – Angelo Sabatelli
Savelletri di Fasano (BR) – Due Camini
Trani (BT) – Casa Sgarra and Quintessenza
Many of these are within easy driving distance of our villas in the Valle d’Itria, around Ostuni, Carovigno, Monopoli and Fasano – ideal for combining a pool day at home with a Michelin-star dinner in the evening.
Angelo Sabatelli – Putignano (Bari)
A reference point for contemporary Apulian cuisine, Angelo Sabatelli reworks traditional flavours with precision and creativity.
Cuisine: modern Apulian with global touches, based on seasonal local ingredients. MICHELIN Guide
Atmosphere: elegant dining room in a historic setting, intimate yet relaxed.
Why go: to see how a classic Apulian pantry – vegetables, grains, fish and meat – can be transformed into a refined tasting menu.
Practical tip from your Guest Angel: an excellent choice if you’re staying in the Valle d’Itria / central Puglia and want a destination dinner without travelling too far inland.
Address: Via S. Chiara, 1, 70017 Putignano BA
Due Camini – Savelletri di Fasano (Brindisi)
Inside the iconic Borgo Egnazia resort in Savelletri, Due Camini celebrates the flavours of the Adriatic and the surrounding countryside.
Cuisine: refined, contemporary Puglian cooking with a strong focus on vegetables, grains and fresh fish.
Wine: excellent regional selection, ideal for exploring Apulian whites and rosés.
Atmosphere: elegant but warm; perfect for anniversaries, honeymoons or a very special holiday dinner.
If you’re staying in a Puglia Paradise villa near Fasano, Monopoli or Savelletri, Due Camini is one of the most convenient Michelin choices – your Guest Angel can organise transfers or a private driver.
Address: Strada Comunale Egnazia, 72015 Savelletri BR
Dissapore di Andrea Catalano – Carovigno (Brindisi)
In the historic centre of Carovigno, Dissapore offers a contemporary reading of Puglian cuisine in a beautiful stone-vaulted dining room.
Cuisine: modern, expressive dishes rooted in Puglian traditions and superb seafood.
Atmosphere: intimate, romantic and very “local”, with a terrace overlooking rooftops and the sea in season. MICHELIN Guide
Why go: this is the newest Michelin star in Puglia (2025) and a fantastic option if you’re staying near Ostuni or Carovigno.
Address: Via Pietro Micca, 15, 72012 Carovigno BR
Pashà – countryside between Conversano and Polignano
Set in the countryside near Conversano and Polignano a Mare, Pashà combines fine dining with a relaxed, rural setting. ristorantepasha.com+1
Cuisine: elegant modern Puglian cooking, with a strong focus on vegetables, meat and thoughtful sauces.
Atmosphere: a former country inn transformed into a refined restaurant with warm, discreet service.
Why go: easy to reach from coastal villas between Polignano, Monopoli and Capitolo, making it a great choice for a gourmet evening after a beach day.
Address: Via Morgantini 2, 70014 Conversano BA
Casamatta – Manduria (Taranto)
In the wine country around Manduria, Casamatta sits inside an historic property and offers a cuisine that feels both rustic and refined.
Cuisine: creative Mediterranean tasting menus, including a dedicated vegetarian option, with many ingredients coming from the estate’s gardens. Soriano Service+1
Atmosphere: stone walls, soft lighting and a sense of being “hidden away” in the countryside.
Why go: perfect if you’re combining Valle d’Itria with Salento and want a Michelin star on the way south.
Address: Contrada Ciracì, 74024 Manduria TA
Bros’ – Martina Franca (Taranto)
After its years in Lecce, Bros’ has moved to the countryside near Martina Franca, inside Relais Villa San Martino. MICHELIN Guide+2La Cucina Italiana+2
Cuisine: highly creative, tasting-menu-only experience that plays with Puglian ingredients and avant-garde techniques.
Atmosphere: design-driven, contemporary and “of the moment”, ideal for adventurous diners.
Why go: for food-obsessed travellers who want something bold, conceptual and very different from a classic trattoria.
Address: Via degli Acaya, 2, 73100 Lecce LE
Primo Restaurant – Lecce
In the historic centre of Lecce, Primo Restaurant blends Salento traditions with modern technique.
Cuisine: contemporary Salento cooking with intelligent reinterpretations of local dishes, led by chef Solaika Marrocco. Soriano Service+1
Atmosphere: intimate, stone walls and soft lighting; feels personal and quietly sophisticated.
Why go: ideal if you’re spending a day in Lecce and want to end with a fine-dining dinner in walking distance of the baroque centre.
Address: Via 47 Reggimento Fanteria, 7, 73100 Lecce LE
Quintessenza – Trani (Barletta-Andria-Trani)
Overlooking the castle and seafront of Trani, Quintessenza offers a polished, contemporary take on Apulian flavours.
Cuisine: seafood-driven menus enhanced by vegetables and citrus, with a clear, modern style. Soriano Service
Atmosphere: bright, elegant interiors in a renovated 19th-century palace.
Why go: perfect if you’re exploring northern Puglia for a day – Trani’s seaside promenade + cathedral + Michelin-star dinner is a beautiful combination.
Address: Via Lionelli, 62, 76125 Trani BT
Casa Sgarra – Trani (Barletta-Andria-Trani)
Also in Trani, Casa Sgarra is a modern seafront restaurant run by the Sgarra family.
Cuisine: deeply Puglian at heart, with seafood, vegetables and grains executed with fine-dining technique. Soriano Service
Atmosphere: contemporary design with large windows over the lungomare, perfect for sunset dinners.
Why go: a more relaxed but still very high-level Michelin experience, ideal for couples or small groups.
Address: Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo, 114, 76125 Trani BT
Porta di Basso – Peschici (Foggia)
On the cliffs of Peschici, with sweeping views of the Gargano coast, Porta di Basso is all about the sea.
Cuisine: two mainly seafood-focused tasting menus – one dedicated to the restaurant’s classics, one “blind” built around the best catch and produce of the day. Soriano Service
Atmosphere: dining rooms carved out of an ancient oil mill and terraces that seem to float above the Adriatic.
Why go: if your Puglia itinerary includes the Gargano, this is the Michelin address for an unforgettable sea-view dinner.
Address: Via Cristoforo Colombo, 38, 71010 Peschici FG
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