Lecce: A destination for food lovers

Lecce is easily the loveliest town in the Italian province of Puglia.  Under sunlight, its architecture is a visual feast that will amaze you as you drive your car hire down its quiet streets.

One of its main draws, however, has long been the local food.  With its long tradition of cucina povera, which sees simple ingredients transformed into extraordinary gastronomic masterpieces, Lecce has been a favorite destination for food lovers wishing to both partake and learn of its special art.

As expected with “poor” cuisine, dishes are served across local restaurants without much ceremony.  Dive in, though, and the lack of presentation will be easily forgotten.  Many of the best restaurants will be decked out in homely and family-looking attire, so you’ll be quickly at ease as soon as you take a sit.  Try some of the famous broad bean dishes, along with new season cheeses, lamb-innard sausages (turciniedde) and the various pasticcerie.

Nightlife is a quiet affair in Lecce, with great-tasting dinners often the evening’s highlight.  Still, various wine bars and cocktail lounges scatter about town, some with DJs on weekends, to cap your day off in a party mood.

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