What should I order at Alex?
Alex
Seafood Risotto
Mentioned multiple times as the standout dish, perfectly cooked and presented with perfect flavors, including a version with snapper and mussels praised as the best risotto ever by several reviewers.
Pasta with Black Truffles
Frequently recommended for its amazing flavor and presentation, with truffles shaved at the table enhancing the dining experience.
Pasta with Raw Shrimps/Small Raw Shrimps
Highly praised for being truly delicious and fresh, often paired with stracciatella or olive oil sauce, noted for its delicate seafood flavor.
Raw Tuna / Crudo
Recommended as an excellent fresh and clean dish, providing an unforgettable culinary experience typical of the local cuisine.
Ceviche
Mentioned as a good dish, fitting well with the restaurant's seafood focus and fresh ingredients.
Baked Fish with Bread Crumbs
Described as wonderfully flavorful and melting in the mouth, highlighting the quality and delicate preparation of the seafood.
Frittura
Recommended for its light and balanced preparation featuring fresh seafood, complementing the overall seafood dining experience.
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 7 to 10:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 7 to 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 7 to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 7 to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 7 to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 7 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 7 to 10:30 PM |
About Alex
Raw fish starters & creative seafood dishes with global spins in a sleek room with monochrome art.
Amenities & services
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked questions
What is Alex known for?
Alex is best known for seafood, especially raw fish starters, seafood risotto, and very fresh fish. Reviewers repeatedly call out the risotto as the standout, along with dishes like raw tuna, ceviche, and pasta with raw shrimp and stracciatella.
What dishes are most recommended at Alex?
The most recommended dishes include the seafood risotto, raw tuna, ceviche, pasta with raw shrimp and stracciatella, and the pasta with black truffles. Reviewers also mention scampi, oysters, baked fish with breadcrumbs, and tiramisu as memorable choices.
What is the atmosphere like at Alex?
Alex has an upscale, cozy, quiet, romantic, and trendy atmosphere, with both dine-in and outdoor seating. Reviewers describe it as a formal setting with attentive service, which works well for business lunches, date nights, groups, and solo diners.
Is Alex good value, and what is the price range?
Alex is in the €50–100 range, and reviewers describe it as pricey but worthwhile because of the food quality, presentation, and service. People who mention value usually point to the fresh seafood, generous wine pairings, and polished fine-dining experience.
Do you need a reservation at Alex?
Yes, reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, and some reviewers mention being lucky to get a table without one. This is especially useful if you want a smoother experience in the center of Lecce, where the restaurant is described as popular and polished.
Is parking available at Alex?
Yes. Paid street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does Alex have vegetarian options?
Yes, Alex offers vegetarian options.
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