Grotta Palazzese
A legendary restaurant in a sea-carved cliff cave in Polignano a Mare, with tables set above the sea. It is Apulia's most famous romantic dinner spot.
The Grotta Palazzese is a natural sea-carved cave beneath the old town of Polignano a Mare. Since the 18th century, aristocrats have held banquets here. Today it is the summer restaurant of the hotel of the same name, with tables set right at the cave mouth above the Adriatic Sea. At night, lights reflecting off the rock walls create a dreamy effect. It operates only in warm seasons and is very expensive, with dinner costing several hundred euros per person, so book on the official website several months ahead. If you are not dining, you can view the cave from the old town's lookout or from a boat at sea.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner approx. May–Oct (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Polignano a Mare
- Monopoli Old Port
- Conversano Castle & Old Town
- Castellana Caves
- Zoosafari Fasanolandia
- Egnazia Archaeological Park
- Trulli of Alberobello
- Locorotondo