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La Vecchia Osteria da Totu
Ciceri e tria pasta
Specifically recommended for its exceptional quality and authenticity, mentioned as a highly recommended dish by multiple reviewers.
Seafood pasta
Praised for being fresh, tasty, and good value; multiple reviewers enjoyed seafood pasta dishes and highlighted them as a highlight of their meals.
Seafood salad
Noted for being fantastic and fresh, recommended as a standout appetizer or light dish.
Grilled vegetables
Mentioned alongside seafood salad as fresh and delicious, recommended as a side or accompaniment.
Lamb
Described as very well cooked, indicating quality preparation and flavor, recommended by a local for its taste.
Linguine porcini
Recommended for its flavor and as an example of traditional local dishes, noted positively by one reviewer.
Orecchiette pasta with tomato sauce
Mentioned as a delicious primi dish, representative of authentic Puglia cuisine.
Pezzi di cavallo (horse meat in spicy tomato sauce)
Highly praised for its tenderness and flavor, compared to pulled pork and described as delicious.
Sausages from Lecce with fries
Recommended as a tasty secondi dish representing local flavors, enjoyed with local red wine.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:30 to 2:30 PM, 7:30 to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30 to 2:30 PM, 7:30 to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30 to 2:30 PM, 7:30 to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:30 to 2:30 PM, 7:30 to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 to 2:30 PM, 7:30 to 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 to 2:30 PM, 7:30 to 11:30 PM |
About La Vecchia Osteria da Totu
Charming place with stone walls, serving regional pasta, meat & seafood dishes, plus wines.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Frequently asked questions
What is La Vecchia Osteria da Totu known for?
It is best known for traditional Salentino and Puglian cooking, especially orecchiette, ciceri e tria, and seafood pasta. Reviewers also call out horse meat dishes, white beans and chicory, and the restaurant’s fresh, well-prepared regional food.
What dishes are most recommended at La Vecchia Osteria da Totu?
Frequently recommended dishes include ciceri e tria, orecchiette with tomato sauce, mixed seafood pasta, mussel pasta, grilled octopus, and the fried mix. Reviewers also mention seafood salad, lamb, and the local appetizers as strong choices.
What is the atmosphere like at La Vecchia Osteria da Totu?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, historic, and quiet, with stone walls and at least one room featuring an open fireplace. It suits locals, tourists, groups, and solo diners, and reviewers note that it can be busy but still feels attentive and unrushed.
Is La Vecchia Osteria da Totu good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly describe it as very good value, and the listed price range is €20–30. One review mentioned wine plus two seafood pastas and two sides for about €40 total, while others called the food cheap, fair-priced, and generous in portion size.
Do you need a reservation at La Vecchia Osteria da Totu?
Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, and several reviews mention that the place can be fully booked or very busy. Even so, some guests were welcomed without a reservation, especially when arriving early.
Is parking available at La Vecchia Osteria da Totu?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking is available.
Does La Vecchia Osteria da Totu have vegetarian options?
Yes, La Vecchia Osteria da Totu offers vegetarian options.
Is La Vecchia Osteria da Totu kid-friendly?
Yes, La Vecchia Osteria da Totu is good for kids.
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