Volo Restaurant — Restaurant in Lecce

So, nice setting, full restaurant, which was promising. Took a while to order then our exact shared starter was delivered to the next table, guy on his own, poked around with it then sent it back. After a while our starter arrived, on a different plate, I was praying it was freshly cooked but how can I tell?! Meanwhile the waiter knocked over the water on a lady on a neighbouring table, she looked pissed off for the rest of the meal but no real apology / no free drink etc. Food was basically fine, sea bass somewhat overcooked and with a weird salad with carrot. Then next table guy left taking the tablecloth with him (literally) smashing his wine glass as he went. Rather than sweeping it up immediately the waiter then crunched through the broken glass a couple of times. All the remaining diners looked at each other perplexed. After that, no service at all, no pudding etc offered, all...

We stopped at Volo restaurant for a light lunch. It was a very tasty experience – 'ciceri e tria', a typical local dish from Lecce. The food was very good. The staff was engaged and friendly. Running the restaurant must be their passion. This place is special for fans of the movie "Mine Vaganti," created by Ferzan Özpetek. The Volo restaurant is located on Paladini Street, which the funeral procession of the grandmother passed through. Directly opposite the entrance gate, through which Nicola led the young grandmother to the wedding reception. It is here that the poignant scene of entering the fenced garden takes place. It is at this place that the wedding-funeral final scene of the...

We ate sooooo well here tonight. An antipasto of fine cheeses and spreads, a perfectly-prepared seafood penne dish from the extensive gluten-free menu, an excellent creamy spaghetti from the regular menu, and a to-die-for (gluten-free 😁) warm chocolate souffle. Very nice wine list, including some organic options. I appreciated that the portions were generous but not overwhelming, which allowed us to save room for dessert and leave without feeling overly stuffed. Service was friendly and professional, and prices were fair. If I were staying longer in Lecce, I would absolutely go back to sample more dishes...