Salento Food Tasting Experience in Lecce with Wine

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Salento through its food in a relaxed and welcoming family-run setting.
This experience offers a generous selection of local flavors inspired by the culinary traditions of Southern Italy, with dishes prepared according to season and availability.
Depending on the day, you may taste local cheeses, cured meats, vegetables and other traditional Salento specialties, accompanied by local wine or a non-alcoholic alternative.

team will be happy to introduce the dishes and answer questions about local ingredients and food traditions.
Because we work with fresh and seasonal products, the selection may naturally change throughout the year.
Relax, enjoy good food and discover genuine Salento hospitality in a warm and informal atmosphere.
What makes it special is the combination of generous portions, seasonal ingredients and personal attention from a local team, offering an authentic way to experience Salento’s food culture.

Example Menu

Starter

Local & Seasonal Appetizers

A selection of Salento specialties, which may include pittule, bruschetta, croquettes and other seasonal local products.

Main

Local Specialties Tasting

Enjoy mozzarella, burrata, cured meats and vegetables, depending on season and availability, with local wine or a soft drink.

Dessert

Dessert of the Day

A dessert selected according to season and daily availability, for a sweet ending to your Salento tasting experience.

What's Included

One glass of local wine included. A non-alcoholic alternative is available on request.
Local Food Tasting: Selection of local Salento specialties, varying according to season and availability.
Dessert of the day, selected according to season and availability.
Relaxed seated tasting with table service in a welcoming family-run restaurant.
Extra Food and Drinks: Any additional food or drinks ordered outside the tasting are not included
Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The experience takes place at Màrgot Gourmet in Lecce, a short distance from the historic center. Please arrive 5 minutes early. Your host will welcome you at the entrance. Please have your booking confirmation or voucher ready.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Salento in a welcoming family-run restaurant just outside Lecce’s historic center.
Enjoy a generous seated tasting featuring local appetizers and traditional specialties prepared with fresh ingredients and inspired by Salento’s culinary traditions.
Depending on season and availability, the tasting may include pittule, local cheeses, cured meats, vegetables, bruschetta, croquettes, meatballs and other regional specialties.
Continue with a freshly prepared main course, followed by a dessert selected according to availability. One glass of local wine is included, with a non-alcoholic alternative available upon request.
Our team will be happy to introduce the dishes and answer questions about local food traditions.
As we use fresh and seasonal products, dishes may vary throughout the year. Photos show examples of the food offered and do not represent a fixed menu.
Please note that this is a seated food tasting experience, not a cooking class or hands-on activity.
Come hungry and enjoy a warm introduction to the food and hospitality of Salento.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
Supplied by Margot Gourmet
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Tags

Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Restaurants
Lunch
Dinner
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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