Friggitoria F.lli Lubelli Frigole — Restaurant in Lecce

Filthy and decadent place in my opinion, placed in a location that looks like a dump, the restaurant itself looks like a shack. People smoke at every table, "constantly", so you'll choke on each bite you take. The request for a non smoking area will be discarded once you get there and the place is completely packed. Food and wine will be served in silly plasticware. Fried calamari and octopus are rubbery, undercooked, chewy and salty beside being frozen of course. Mussels? I didn't see any, we got just empty shells and the broth looked and tasted as filthy water from a pond. Pittule were super tiny and soaked in oil, cozze gratinate were just unacceptable to even look at. Topped and soaked in wet breadcrumb, no flavor and cold, such an unpleasant dish. So, considering the bad food, emaciated/sick cats around tables begging for food, cigars and cigarettes smoke punching your face on each bite and arrogant staff, I'm crossing...

Genuine place, The food is simple but tasty, price is honest, service is fast and friendly and the atmosphere is very chilled and family friendly. The fish is mostly frozen (which is quite common to be honest) but cooked well. Reservations are needed. If you are a small party and didn't manage to reserve a table on the weekend, try to be there as soon as it opens at 8pm and they might be able to squeeze you in. It gets very busy very...

A hidden gem in Fragole. They only serve seafood. Some of the best I've had in Lecce. We buy fish from Stefano in Lecce and his family runs the restaurant. We had the best polpette di polpo, seafood salad, and Frutta di Mare with homemade cavatelli. All delicious!! This is definitely a local hangout. The staff were friendly and provide great service. We will be back in the fall when we...