Hostaria de Don Juan — Restaurant in Monopoli

Don Juan in Mopolio is an absolute gem that boasts not only outstanding cuisine, but also an incredible customer experience that truly sets it apart. From the moment you step foot in this charming restaurant, you are greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality that instantly makes you feel like family. Also, without even asking, we where given a glass of sangria.

The staff at Don Juan is simply exceptional. Their attention to detail and genuine care for their customers is truly commendable. They go above and beyond to make sure that every guest is comfortable and satisfied. They made accommodations for my dietary restrictions and still provided an excellent experience.

One menu item that absolutely stole my heart was their signature seafood risotto. It was a symphony of flavors and textures, with perfectly cooked rice infused with the essence of the sea. It was a dish that left me craving more even after I had cleaned my plate.

The knowledgeable staff made wonderful recommendations to pair a nice Spanish wine with our meal, ensuring a truly unforgettable dining experience.

Overall, Don Juan in Mopolio is a true culinary haven that combines exceptional food with an impeccable...

The tacos at this place reduced my daughter to tears. They should be made with tortillas and the bread this place use was thick, hard and dry. Two small pieces do not warrant €10 euros for a dish. Ribs were undercooked and very fatty. Salmon tortillas were equally bad, underdressed and bland, not ‘Mexican’ as advertised on the menu. Aperol spritz had no prosecco in it, was flat and strong. What a shame, as the restaurant is set in a beautiful little piazza, off the beaten track, away from tourist packed streets...

Locale carino in centro a Monopoli, essendo stati diverse volte in Spagna dove abbiamo mangiato la Paella alla Valenciana direttamente a Valencia abbiamo cercato un locale in zona dove mangiare la cucina Spagnola, in particolare la paellla appunto. Abbiamo ordinato tacos alla carne, paella ai frutti di mare (Royale), crocchette di serrano, Tortillas di patate con chorizo. La paella Royale e’ in pratica una “specie” di risotto ai frutti di mare (con scampi rigorosamente surgelati) che hanno saltato in padella e a cui hanno aggiunto mentre la saltavano, dello zafferano, nemmeno lontanamente ha il sapore della paella ai frutti di mare mangiata in Spagna. Le crocchette di serrano (rigorosamente surgelate) dentro erano liquide, letteralmente dei gusci con dentro un liquido che non aveva lontanamente il sapore del Jamon serrano, aggiungo che in qualcuna c’erano dei pezzi ancora surgelati. I “tacos pulled pork” “due” rotelle di pasta semicruda spessa e molliccia con sopra il pulled pork. Tralascio la descrizione delle tortillas di patate che è meglio!!! Il piatto forte però è stato il tiramisù: seguendo la moda delle rivisitazioni delle scomposizioni e di tutte le porcherie propinate da pseudo Masterchef Era una pallina senza sapore di mascarpone Surgelata (perché il mascarpone scongelato diventa una poltiglia) ricoperta da biscotti secchi senza caffè. Con prezzi non adeguati ne al livello ne alla qualità di quanto servito. Grazie per la fantastica esperienza culinaria...