La Dispensa dei Raccomandati is a seafood restaurant in the historic center of Nardò, serving cuisine that celebrates the sea through fresh ingredients and traditional local dishes, with a touch of contemporary creativity. The atmosphere is welcoming and informal, perfect for a relaxed dinner, with a refined yet unpretentious atmosphere. The menu focuses on distinctive seafood dishes, with a focus on fried foods, fish-based pasta dishes, antipasti, and pizzas with original combinations. Its identity is distinguished by a balance between Apulian cuisine and a modern interpretation of seafood, offering an experience centered on distinct flavors, fresh ingredients, and a selection of seafood specialties that perfectly represent the local cuisine.
AAgnes Fojta
July 21, 2026
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Unfortunately, this visit was a disappointment. The food was mediocre at best, and we were greeted by a strong odor of bleach when we arrived. Some portion sizes are small - the baked potato side was just a single sliced potato (for 5 Eur). Furthermore, the 'frittura mista' second course was underwhelming, containing only calamari rings and four shrimps. The fried anchovy starter was almost larger than this main course despite being the same price. Overall, it is acceptable but mediocre food at very high prices, paired with service that needs improvement.
DDave and Lynn Fitzpatrick
June 21, 2026
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Really excellent meal, fresh seafood, excellent service. Very reasonably priced. If you are anywhere near Nardo it is well worth a visit. Would recommend making a reservation rather than just turn up. We booked on the day.
AAnne Celano Frohna
April 4, 2026
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We had an absolutely fabulous meal here. Everything was delicious, the tuna carpaccio, the shrimp with tomatoes and burrata, the swordfish! However, the salmon with a coffee infused sauce was outstanding. Charming little restaurant that we would highly recommend..
FFelipe Vaz
September 28, 2025
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Superb food and service, not cheap but totally worth the price. The highlight for me was the tortino di baccalà, I'll have to reverse engineer this delicacy somehow!
