LI JALANTUÙMENE

What can I say about this fabulous restaurant? There are not enough superlatives to describe it but I will try. The talented chef, Gege, warmly welcomed us into his beautiful restaurant. From the very first moment we knew that we had found something special. Fabulous interior - comfortable chairs and a beautiful environment with gorgeous artwork and wonderful but unobtrusive music. The menu is limited to three or so dishes for each course - this is because Gege uses only the freshest, seasonal ingredients and therefore changes the menu quite regularly to suit. We had the fava beans soup for starters followed by oricchiette with broccolini - both dishes of the region. We loved them both and couldn't decide which was our favourite. For dessert we had another local dish, creamy ricotta with crumbles, lemon peel and a wine sauce. Again, out of this world. Gege also treated us to some more delicacies of the region, including the little wafer biscuits with almonds and honey, all of which were delectable. Our only regret was that we had to leave! What a gem of a place we had found in Monte Sant'Angelo. We will be recommending Li Jalantuumene to all of our friends and live for the day when we will be back. We noticed that there is a six course degustation menu and are dreaming of returning for dinner one night to partake. The ideal would be to also book a room at Casa Li Jalantuumene, of which there are four, so that we didn't have to drive and could have more than one glass of wine from Gege's wonderful wine list. I wish that all restaurants were up to this standard. Thank you, Gege, for providing us with such a very special experience. You have well and truly raised the bar.

Excellent food, wine and service, nice location.

Friendly staff and superb dinner, don’t forget the desert.

Avis sur le restaurant.
Nous avons choisi ce restaurant sous conseil d’une amie.
Nous avons apprécié le cadre, au calme et intimiste, à côté d’une place avec église.
Nous avons opté pour la dégustation des menus (végétarien et de viande).
La qualité des ingrédients, l’équilibre des saveurs, les nombreux plats, était associée à un très joli dressage.
Le vin (un Susumaniello IGT du Salento) et l’huile d’olive locale étaient sublimes.
Le service et le professionnalisme du chef qui gère ce restaurant avec sa femme était impeccable.
Le rapport qualité prix est excellent (95 euro par personne tout inclu).
Mérite beaucoup ++

Wonderful food and great service.