Trattoria Le Zie
Trattoria Le Zie - Cucina Casareccia
A signless, homestyle trattoria in a residential street of Lecce; ring the doorbell to enter and enjoy cucina povera and horsemeat meatballs.
Located at Via Colonnello Costadura 19, there is almost no sign at the door. When the door is closed, ring the bell to enter. The restaurant has only about ten tables. It specializes in homestyle cucina povera (peasant cooking), such as fava bean purée with chicory, ciceri e tria (chickpeas with fried pasta), horsemeat meatballs, and stuffed zucchini flowers. With limited seating, calling ahead to book is necessary even for lunch, though the phone is not always answered. Bloggers note that it is cash-only. Average cost is around €25–35 per person. Online reviews are polarized: those who love it appreciate the family atmosphere, while others feel it is overpriced. Within walking distance of the old town.
Opening hours
Around 12:30–14:30, 19:45–22:30, Mon closed; Sunday hours vary across platforms, calling to confirm is recommended
Nearby sights
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Castle of Charles V
- Lecce Old Town
- Roman Amphitheatre & Piazza Sant'Oronzo
- Porta Napoli
- Museo Faggiano
- Lecce Cathedral & Piazza del Duomo
- Basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, Galatina