Top Puglia Dining Experiences

Foodies are in for a treat with this farm tour, which gives you a glimpse at the unseen world of dairy farming and cheese-making. This family business has been going for four generations, and they have a unique perspective to share with you, as well as a tasting menu of cheeses, including mozzarella and burrata, along with other treats like cured meats, focaccia, and local wine.

Discover the flavors of Puglia without the challenge of choosing among the region’s many wineries and local food producers. This tasting experience combines vineyard access, winemaking insights, and regional specialties in one visit. Stroll through a Moscato di Trani vineyard with your host, learn about local wine traditions, and sample four wines paired with homemade farm products for an authentic taste of the region.

Apulia is known for its top-notch gastronomy and stunning views, but it takes insider knowledge to ditch the tourist traps and find where locals eat. On this half-day vineyard visit and family-cooked culinary experience, indulge in the best of Apulian cuisine during a multi-course meal—from hand-prepared orecchiette pasta to decadent meat rolls (bombette)—while taking in sweeping vineyard and Itria Valley views.

Lecce is famous for its baroque architecture and authentic cuisine. With this cooking class in the heart of the city’s old town, experience the best of both. Meet your hosts at an “osteria” set on one of the most charming lanes in the historic center and discover the secrets to rolling and shaping fresh “orecchiette” pasta, a traditional specialty from Puglia. Then relax over a guided wine tasting paired with regional delicacies.

Delve into the world of Puglian wine without leaving Lecce’s old town with this wine tasting experience in the heart of the Baroque city. Take a break from sightseeing and relax at a local wine bar for a guided tasting featuring four different regional wines paired with local specialties. Learn about Puglia’s winemaking history and culture as you sip and enjoy views over the pretty lane lined with traditional “palazzi”.

You can taste local cooking during this exclusive dining experience at a home in Gallipoli. Watch as your host prepares your meal and lets you in on their culinary secrets. Taste authentic recipes from family cookbooks cherished by real Italian mammas. Then, enjoy a 4-course menu, with drinks included, and connect with locals to feel the warmth of Italian hospitality.

This experience is special because it combines manual skills, tradition and conviviality in an authentic Apulian context. Travellers are not just spectators, but actively participate in the preparation of orecchiette and focaccia, learning techniques handed down for generations. The atmosphere is informal and welcoming, designed to make everyone feel at home, sharing the pleasure of cooking together. Each moment becomes an opportunity for cultural exchange, between local stories, ancient gestures and genuine flavors of the Apulian tradition.

Explore Lecce through its flavours—and uncover spots you'd likely miss alone—on this guided food and drink tour. Skip the guesswork as your local guide leads you down hidden streets and past highlights such as the Cathedral and the city’s oldest square. Along the way, stop at top foodie spots to sample traditional pizza, taralli, and local drinks. It's the perfect way to see—and taste—more of the city.

Roll up your sleeves for this hands-on small-group cooking class in a local’s home in Polignano a Mare. Learn how to make regional staples such as Bari-style focaccia and orecchiette pasta, before you sit down to enjoy your creations alongside your classmates, with local wine and traditional snacks included.

Use your time in Alberobello to learn more about local wine with a sommelier-led session at a winery. Join a group of like-minded travelers and sample four wines from the cellar, each expertly paired with traditional dishes. After, take in the beautiful vineyard views and bask in the warm Italian sun as you swap tasting notes with others.

In addition to learning how to make fresh orecchiette pasta with a local grandmother, you will enjoy a complete gastronomic experience. During dinner, you will taste typical local products such as crunchy frise, local cheeses, delicious panzerotti, and of course the orecchiette you prepared together. Everything is accompanied by three glasses of local wine, for a true journey into the flavors of Salento.

Discover the essence of Italian viticulture with the Iconica Wine Experience in Alberobello. Over the course of an hour and a half, you'll explore the fascinating winemaking process by visiting a historic wine museum, packed with ancient agricultural tools and an extensive photo exhibition. You will conclude your trip with a tasting of three fine wines, selected specifically to enhance the unique flavors of the region. Guided by experts in the field, this experience offers a deep immersion in Puglia's wine traditions, making it the perfect excursion for all wine lovers.

Discover the authentic taste of Puglia with an unforgettable food and wine experience in Martina Franca. Learn the story behind the artisanal cured meats and locally produced wines as you explore the traditions that make this region so unique. Choose the tasting that suits you best and enjoy carefully selected pairings in a welcoming, authentic setting. Book now to experience the true flavors of Puglia through the passion of local producers.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Go deeper than is possible on most food tours. This private tour is an immersive culinary experience. First, you’ll visit a local market in the company of your local host, then you’ll go to their home to get a hands-on experience making three authentic regional recipes. Afterward sit down to enjoy your meal together, accompanied by a glass of local wine.

▪️ Follow me on Instagram: juanita_kitchen_ Participate a a cooking class to prepare FOCACCIA AND FRESH PASTA in an Italian family a few minutes' walk from Bari Vecchia. from the central train station and the city's attractions.

Immerse yourself in Italian culture with a hands-on cooking class in Alberobello. Guided by a Cesarina, Italy’s network of passionate home cooks, learn how to roll fresh pasta by hand, prepare two classic pasta dishes, and master the art of tiramisu. Enjoy a warm Italian aperitivo and connect with fellow food lovers in a welcoming home setting. This activity is a fun, flavorful way to experience Puglia like a local.

Immersed in a centuries-old olive grove, you will have the almost unique opportunity to walk in the vineyards of Ottavianello, Impigno and Francavidda, minor vines that have almost disappeared, and to visit the medieval hypogeum.

I offer visitors the opportunity to learn about the world of olive oil, from plant cultivation to milling, from the point of view of our company, in business since 1949. Along with this it will be possible for guests to taste the gastronomic specialties of Gargano, not only oil, but also a choice of wines, cheeses and other products. At the request of those interested you can also visit our olive grove, where you can enjoy a moment of relaxation in the shade of our old trees!

we'll meet in my farm where i will show you our own products choosing the local wine that we will taste together with many things like frise,chesees,dried vegetables,buiscuits of our tradition and more.in the main time you will learn everything about the harvest and our rural apulian life

The sea caves around Polignano a Mare have extraordinary history, from a secret cinema to a sea bathing establishment. Discover them in comfort when you book this stylish cruise, which includes a swim stop and a simple Italian “aperitivo”: a glass of prosecco and some crackers. Capture magical photos of cliffs, islets, and more as you sail. Upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your Polignano a Mare address.

Learn how to whip up authentic pasta and tiramisù like a real Italian “mamma” with this hands-on cooking class in a local home in Bari. Join your host in her kitchen to break the ice with a glass of Prosecco and snacks, then get to work rolling and shaping two types of pasta and assembling a perfect tiramisù. Sample your handiwork during a celebratory tasting to end the class.

Beyond its sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, art cities, historic villages, vineyards, and olive groves, Puglia is a land rich in authentic flavors and traditional products with a bold, genuine taste. During the experience, we will prepare together the famous Puglian orecchiette, a complete first course, accompanied by an aperitif featuring taralli, focaccia, wine, and seasonal vegetables. At the end, we will all sit down at the table, as tradition dictates, to enjoy the delicious dishes we have prepared.