In the grand and charmingly elaborate Baroque city of Lecce, you will discover lots of stunning churches, architectural gems, Roman ruins, great works of art, and delicious food. If you have found a villa in Apulia, it is definitely a place to plan a day trip to as it is impossibly picturesque and the eating is always good. From perfectly fresh seafood, to fluffy pastries bought still warm from the oven in the morning for breakfast, to gelato to cool you down while exploring the winding little streets of the city, to pasta-making classes, to multi-course meals; there are all sorts of incredible culinary experiences to try while in the city. However, if you are looking for a lighter, elegant, excellent dining experience paired with some delicious local wines to tide you over, then we particularly recommend a visit to the Mamma Elvira Enoteca.
This chic little gem is located in the historic core of the city on via Umberto and was born back in 2011 when the owners' had the experience of rediscovering the flavours, aromas, and products of the area and realised that they should be shared with the rest of the world. Initially created simply as a place to sell and allow tastings of typical products, it then evolved into a wine bar, and then cold and hot dishes began to be served to provide the best opportunity to enjoy said local products and produce. Now in its tenth year, the business has become a local staple and additionally offers food delivery services. For those in the know about the culinary scene of Lecce, it is a place that comes highly recommended and, for any foodies on vacation in Apulia who are looking to learn more about the food, wine, and beer of Apulia, it is an absolute must.
Take a break from your exploration of the sunny streets of Lecce and stroll into the elegant store, with its simple and stylish high tables and stools set in a cool interior and a wall of wines as both a backdrop and a consumable work of art, and grab a wine or beer and some perfectly paired dishes. There are some 250 wines to discover in total, all exclusively Apulian wine labels, and can be enjoyed by the bottle, glass, and for take away. Independently selected and curated, these wines are among the highest-quality that are produced in all of Apulia and Italy. These delicious wines are even more pleasurable when enjoyed while being served up with both cold and hot dishes per expert recommendations and plated up as delightful little tasting portions. This is the best way to discover both incredible beverages coming from the region, as well as acting as a wonderful introduction to just some of the endless amazing local products and raw ingredients that come from this stunning part of the world. In addition to the wines and beers of Apulia, the bar also now serves some expertly crafted cocktails as well, making it an even more appealing spot to go and unwind on lazy afternoons or evenings on holiday in the city.
Focused on high-quality dishes and wines, incredible attention to detail, complete freshness, great pairings, and impeccable service, a light meal at Mamma Elvira Enoteca is a must for any foodie who has found a villa in Apulia and is spending balmy summer days wandering the gorgeous city of Lecce. Be sure to make a point to drop by on your next vacation in this charming part of Italy .
Mamma Elvira Enoteca
Via Umberto I, 19, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
+39 0832 169 2011
Take a break from your exploration of the sunny streets of Lecce and stroll into the elegant store, with its simple and stylish high tables and stools set in a cool interior and a wall of wines as both a backdrop and a consumable work of art, and grab a wine or beer and some perfectly paired dishes. There are some 250 wines to discover in total, all exclusively Apulian wine labels, and can be enjoyed by the bottle, glass, and for take away. Independently selected and curated, these wines are among the highest-quality that are produced in all of Apulia and Italy. These delicious wines are even more pleasurable when enjoyed while being served up with both cold and hot dishes per expert recommendations and plated up as delightful little tasting portions. This is the best way to discover both incredible beverages coming from the region, as well as acting as a wonderful introduction to just some of the endless amazing local products and raw ingredients that come from this stunning part of the world. In addition to the wines and beers of Apulia, the bar also now serves some expertly crafted cocktails as well, making it an even more appealing spot to go and unwind on lazy afternoons or evenings on holiday in the city.
Focused on high-quality dishes and wines, incredible attention to detail, complete freshness, great pairings, and impeccable service, a light meal at Mamma Elvira Enoteca is a must for any foodie who has found a villa in Apulia and is spending balmy summer days wandering the gorgeous city of Lecce. Be sure to make a point to drop by on your next vacation in this charming part of Italy .
Mamma Elvira Enoteca
Via Umberto I, 19, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
+39 0832 169 2011