The Top 10 Restaurants In Alberobello Italy

The small, southern Italian town of Alberobello may be best known for its traditional Apulian Trulli buildings, but beyond its quirky, historical architecture lies a whole host of first-rate restaurants. Here we bring you Alberobello’s very best local cuisine, from authentic regional eats to contemporary takes on classic dishes.

Trattoria Terra Madre

Restaurant, Italian, Dessert

Trattoria Terra Madre is a charming restaurant which grows many ingredients directly on-site. Located in a beautiful trullijust off the lovely Piazza Sacramento, the restaurant’s culinary focus is simple, regionally rustic food full of locally grown flavor. Combine savory options like stuffed artichokes, handmade strascinati pasta with broccoli, anchovies and breadcrumbs with desserts including crumble cake with farm-fresh ricotta and chocolate chips.

Casa Nova Il Ristorante

Located in a former mill dating back to the 1700s, Casa Nova Il Ristorante delights diners with its signature traditional Puglia cuisine. Start with tempting antipasto like pureed fava beans topped with chicory or zucchini alla Poverella, followed by dishes including orecchiette pasta with tomato and ricotta cheese, or oven-baked lamb served with potatoes. All dishes are complemented by a fantastic range of locally sourced wines from the Puglia region.

Ristorante La Cantina

Restaurant, Italian

Ristorante La Cantina is located in the cellar of a building designed in the 19th century by prominent Italian architect Antonio Curri. It’s a cozy restaurant which offers simple, straightforward, delicious dishes crafted from local produce and inspired by traditional recipes: think tagliolini pasta with mushrooms and chestnuts, or fricelli pasta with saffron and capocollo. A wine list featuring over 50 local and national selections perfectly complements Ristorante La Cantina’s cuisine.

Ristorante L’Aratro

It may be one of Alberobello’s more tourist-oriented joints, but Ristorante L’Aratro nevertheless remains one of the city’s most raved about dining destinations. Choose from sampling and classic menus showcasing typical Puglia cuisine, or opt for dishes from Ristorante L’Aratro’s a la carte menu – orecchiette with local turnip leaves and salty anchovies or veal cooked in wine with figs included.

Ristorante La Nicchia

Typical of Alberobello’s traditional trullis, Ristorante La Nicchia features a gorgeously cozy dining room and a covered, converted barnyard space which is ideal for a semi-al fresco meal. Seasonal fare based around classic Puglia cuisine is the order of the day, and Ristorante La Nicchia’s locally produced cheeses – among them burrata, mozzarella and stracciatella – make for a perfect introduction to local fare. There are also plenty of local meats, fresh pasta dishes, succulent seafood recipes and a range of deliciously traditional desserts too good not to stay for.

Evo Ristorante

Classic southern Italian fare gets a contemporary update at Evo Ristorante. Opt for a degustation menu with wine pairings or Evo Ristorante’s concise but innovative a la carte menu featuring antipasti like venison prosciutto with smoked burrata. First courses include dishes like ravioli stuffed with pumpkin and thyme with a truffle and canestrato cheese fondue, and second courses include options such as beef tenderloin glazed with chestnut honey.

Il Pinnacolo

Il Pinnacolo is nestled on Vi Monte Nero – one of Alberobello’s oldest and most enchanting streets – and offers guests some of the most splendid views of the town’s trulli from its lovely terrace and rooftop garden. Go casual with one of Il Pinnacolo’s delicious pizzas, or opt for typically local Puglia-inspired fare including hearty pasta dishes like orecchiette with tomato sauce, arugula and parmesan cheese.

Gelateria Caffetteria Arte Fredda

Gelateria Caffetteria Arte Fredda is the place in Alberobello to get your fix of delicious Italian gelato. The ice cream parlor has been one of the town’s most popular destinations for over 20 years and is the perfect antidote during Alberobello’s long, hot summers. Opt for seasonally inspired gelato: during summer you’ll find flavors like grapefruit, sycamore fig and watermelon, while during winter, flavors including roast chestnut, persimmon and gooseberry are available. There’s also classic Italian dessert fare like spumoni and soft ice cream cakes.

Ristorante Fidelio

Restaurant, Italian

Located on the outskirts of Alberobello, Ristorante Fidelio is a popular, local restaurant celebrating simple, regional cuisine nestled in a gorgeous, intimate villa dating back to the mid-19th century. Chef Francesco crafts unique and tempting dishes like the bresaola carpaccio (salted and dried beef with grana cheese, rocket, olive oil and lemon) appetizer, followed by dishes including trofiette pasta with zucchini and shrimp, and entrecote with local Cardoncelli mushrooms, porcini and pistachio nuts.

Ristorante L’Olmo Bello

Ristorante L’Olmo Bello serves a mix of seasonal Puglia cuisine alongside a range of tasty pizzas and unique, refined Mediterranean dishes. Take a seat in Ristorante L’Olmo Bello’s cozy, stone-clad dining room, or opt to sit outside in the venue’s charming garden. Choose from dishes like trofiette with zucchini strips in monkfish sauce, or risotto with cuttlefish, mussels, saffron and cream of peas, followed by tempting desserts like bignolata with strawberries, kiwi and pineapple.

About the author

Helen Armitage

Helen Armitage lives near Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England where she recently graduated with a Masters in Magazine Journalism. She enjoys writing about culture, pop culture, feminism and film and her favourite destinations are New York City and Dublin. She is about to embark on a three-month placement in Seville, Spain and in the future would love to visit Reykjavik, Vancouver and New York (again).