Puro — Restaurant in Polignano a Mare

The sushi was absolutely amazing being from California and not having sushi in a few weeks. I was skeptical, but I tried a huge selection of nigiri sushi ranging from lobster, red tuna, bluefin, bluefin belly, salmon, and yellowtail, which all had great flavoring and freshness. Ordered two rolls as well one was the Red Tune roll and Amaebi roll overall size and portions were great not too big. We also ordered the udon noodles with chicken and vegetables, it didn’t have soup but was sautéed with tons of flavorful (extremely hot). For drinks, we got a white wine that was on the dry side and a Japanese gin and tonic, which complemented all of the food together. The owner was such a nice gentleman started off minimal conversation, but after asking for the special Nigiri sushi, the chef and I started talking about football, soccer baseball, which then led to an off menu white fish with with fried ginger and a special sauce. They also serve me wet wasabi, which made it feel like home. The atmosphere the decor the table arrangements were all very nice. Made the dinner with my with my wife so special for her last night in Bari Italy. If you need your sushi craving fix this place won’t...

This is an Italian take on Japanese dishes. Don’t expect any Japanese tastes. We were told the fish was fresh but sadly it wasn’t tasty. Everything was served with olive oil and herbs that’s often used in Italian cooking, which made everything taste pretty much the same. If you’ve eaten good Japanese food in major cities around the world, this certainly does not cut it. Service wasn’t great. Owners of the restaurant are the waiters which gives it a strange feel to the space. Price is what you would expect from a nice sushi restaurant, so at least that wasn’t a surprise. I’m sure all good intentions here but it just doesn’t even live up to what one might expect from a Italian-Japanese...

If you're craving some seriously good sushi in Polignano a Mare, look no further than Puro. This gem, right by the bridge in town, focuses on fresh, local ingredients and creative Japanese flavors. The owner is charming, knowledgeable and professional. He takes real pride in the menu, and it shows. The sushi is some of the best I've had anywhere, with melt-in-your-mouth fish and perfectly balanced flavors. And don't miss the wagyu beef – it's next level delicious! Puro is the perfect place for a special dinner or a bite with friends. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the food is simply outstanding. Highly...