Alle Due Corti
A historic restaurant in Lecce with a menu written in the Salento dialect, serving pasta handmade fresh every morning.
Located at Corte dei Cenci 1 in the old town, this historic restaurant run by Giorgio and Marinella Grassi is recommended by the Gambero Rosso guide. The menu is written in the Salento dialect, focusing on traditional dishes and handmade pasta, mostly meat-free. Options include fava bean purée with chicory, tria with chickpeas, orecchiette with turnip tops, and lamb with onions. The restaurant also hosts cooking classes. Average cost is around €30–40 per person. Recent reviews have complained about high prices or card machine issues, so carrying cash is advised. Closed on Sundays; lunch service hours vary across platforms, so please call to confirm before heading out.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 19:30–22:30; official website also lists lunch 12:40–14:00 (not listed on some platforms), Sun closed
Nearby sights
- Lecce Old Town
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Porta Napoli
- Lecce Cathedral & Piazza del Duomo
- Roman Amphitheatre & Piazza Sant'Oronzo
- Castle of Charles V
- Museo Faggiano
- Basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, Galatina