La Vedetta — Restaurant in Mola di Bari

One of the worst (and most overpriced) meals I’ve ever had

I honestly have no idea how this place has good reviews. Out of all the restaurants I’ve tried in Mola di Bari, this was by far the worst – and also the most expensive.

From the moment we arrived, the service was cold and unfriendly. No greeting, no smile – just a rushed, dismissive attitude. The “seafood” tasted like pure rubber, completely overcooked and flavorless. It was genuinely hard to chew.

You don’t even get proper cutlery – instead, they hand you plastic forks and knives, like you’re at a cheap street fair. Even the water glasses were tiny plastic cups that looked more like shot glasses. The so-called “local wine” tasted like the cheapest bottle you could find at a discount supermarket.

We paid almost €40 for a meal that tasted like it came straight out of a freezer from a low-end discount store. For that price, I would at least expect fresh food and basic hospitality – but got neither.

If you’re looking for quality food, good service, or even just a decent experience – skip this place. Total tourist trap. Complete waste of...

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