Balconcino D'oriente - OTRANTO

We had nice dinners at places inside the old castle precinct but this restaurant, just outside the old town walls, was the best food, service and value for mone... read more We had nice dinners at places inside the old castle precinct but this restaurant, just outside the old town walls, was the best food, service and value for money. We sat in the upstairs, outside terrace which was a nice atmosphere. The service was great and very friendly and the food could not be faulted. Unlike most other local restaurants it did not feature seafood which suited us as we were ready for a change. We had a pork dish and a grilled chicken with a fresh garden salad and small baked potatoes, all of which were excellent.

This restaurant is about a 5 min walk away from the hustle and bustle of the centre, but what a find. There was nothing I could fault with this place. The servi... read more This restaurant is about a 5 min walk away from the hustle and bustle of the centre, but what a find. There was nothing I could fault with this place. The service was excellent and the food was 1st class. We visited the restaurant twice during our stay and we both tried something different from the menu each time and neither time were we disappointed. The staff are really friendly and helpful and the food was cooked to perfection. The beef in onion and red wine was divine and the cold meat and cheeses for the antipasti, along with the house red went down a treat. Price wise you could find cheaper in town, but not for the same quality. Well worth the visit.

This little gem was so good that we ate dinner there twice. The focus is on meat dishes, a nice change from seafood. We had wonderful veal with pumpkin honey sa... read more This little gem was so good that we ate dinner there twice. The focus is on meat dishes, a nice change from seafood. We had wonderful veal with pumpkin honey sauce and eggplant stuffed with meat. Delicious pastas! A little off the beaten track so felt authentic, but still very close to old town. We did not try the dessert. Highly recommended!

The food was incredibly tasty and averagely priced. The service was good. There was minimal seating outside but the ambience was nice inside. The menu offered a... read more The food was incredibly tasty and averagely priced. The service was good. There was minimal seating outside but the ambience was nice inside. The menu offered a nice alternative to the many fish dominated menus of the area and we would recommend the mixed antipasti to begin.

Really nice restaurant a little outside the tourist area. Although there isn’t a view the vibe is still very nice. Food is excellent. I recommend the local spec... read more Really nice restaurant a little outside the tourist area. Although there isn’t a view the vibe is still very nice. Food is excellent. I recommend the local specialities starter. The staff are very helpful and friendly.