CRIANZA
A charming restaurant in Lecce's historic center offering gourmet street food with a modern twist, complemented by a great wine selection.
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CRIANZA
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A charming restaurant in Lecce's historic center offering gourmet street food with a modern twist, complemented by a great wine selection.
Visit for Lunch or Aperitivo
Enjoy sharing plates like bruschetta or opt for an evening aperitivo for a relaxed experience.
Ask Staff for Recommendations
Knowledgeable staff can guide you on food pairings and wine selections.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian, Gourmet Street Food
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+39 0832 091705
Address
LE, Via Principi di Savoia, 64, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
Website
crianzalecce.it/Highlights
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Signature Bruschetta
Enjoy perfectly toasted bread topped with fresh ingredients like beef, capocollo ham, and stracciatella.
Tender Steak & Gourmet Meats
Savor expertly prepared steaks and charcuterie boards featuring high-quality Italian meats.
Charming Ambiance with Terrace
Experience a cozy, youthful atmosphere with a charming terrace perfect for aperitivo or a full meal.
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Visit for Lunch or Aperitivo
Enjoy sharing plates like bruschetta or opt for an evening aperitivo for a relaxed experience.
Ask Staff for Recommendations
Knowledgeable staff can guide you on food pairings and wine selections.
Arrive Early for Seating
The restaurant gets busy in the evening; arriving early can help secure a table.
Try Daily Specials
Explore unique menu items like spelt salad or daily specials such as deep-fried cod.
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Visit for Lunch or Aperitivo
Enjoy sharing plates like bruschetta or opt for an evening aperitivo for a relaxed experience.
Ask Staff for Recommendations
Knowledgeable staff can guide you on food pairings and wine selections.
Arrive Early for Seating
The restaurant gets busy in the evening; arriving early can help secure a table.
Try Daily Specials
Explore unique menu items like spelt salad or daily specials such as deep-fried cod.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners praise Crianza for its delicious food, particularly the bruschetta and steaks, and its cozy ambiance with a charming terrace. While the food quality is consistently high, some guests have noted that service can be slow during peak hours due to understaffing. Despite occasional service hiccups, the friendly staff often go the extra mile to accommodate guests, making it a recommended spot in Lecce.
"Massive thankyou to the staff at Crianza for accommodating us! It was a public holiday and the kitchen had just closed when me and 3 friends walked in before embarking on a long drive to the airport. The staff happily opened the kitchen back up for us and the beef bruschetta was absolutely lovely. The steak was also really good and we all left smiling."
Jamal
"I've been wanting to try this place for a while now, and I’d describe it as a laid-back, easy-going eatery. The menu is simple, offering a variety of cheese and cold cut boards to share, as well as salads, bruschette, and sandwiches. I ordered a stracciatella bruschetta with capocollo ham, which looked the most tempting, along with a refreshing potato salad. The portions were generous and tasty, though I did need to add salt to everything, which was no big deal. The main downside was the service—extremely slow and not very attentive. It seems like they're understaffed. If you plan to visit, I’d recommend coming early, as the place gets really busy in the evening and the service slows down even more."
Gino Haddad
"Superb dinner, fantastic service and great wine. We were a large table and everything was just spot on. Order the tuna - you won't regret it. Came back for drinks a few days later it was all so good."
Charlotte Binks
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Frequently Asked Questions
Diners highly recommend the bruschetta, especially the beef and capocollo versions, as well as the steak dishes and charcuterie boards.
Yes, Crianza features a charming terrace, perfect for enjoying meals in a pleasant atmosphere.
While walk-ins are sometimes accommodated, the restaurant can get very busy, especially in the evenings. Arriving early or booking ahead is recommended.
Information on specific dietary accommodations is limited, but the menu offers a variety of options including salads and fresh ingredients.
For a more relaxed experience, consider visiting for lunch or an early aperitivo. Evenings can be busy.
Crianza has a great selection of local wines and also offers beer and other beverages.
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Helemaal aan het einde van de Via Umberto I, aan de Via Principi di Savoia 64, kun je bij Crianza, dat pas anderhalf jaar geleden haar deuren opende, terecht voor ‘gourmet street food’. Niet zomaar street food dus, maar gerechten met zorgvuldig gekozen ingrediënten die ook nog eens prachtig worden opgediend. Bijna alle producten zijn biologisch, met ook een aantal Slow Food-producten, zoals de capocollo uit Martina Franca.
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If you’re wandering through Lecce’s Centro Storico, you’ll find Crianza and a table outside. The service is excellent and attentive, and the menu is unique, with sharing plates and a large selection of really fresh salads, sandwiches, and pastries. Here you can have a delicious lunch: 4 large slices of ham Bruschetta, burger and a spelt salad with grilled vegetables.
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Even though we hadn't booked, the staff welcomed us with enthusiasm and was ready to satisfy our every need. Giorgio, together with the other waiters, guided us in choosing the dishes which, in fact, were better than each other. We tasted the specials of the day: Tris Sea Tartare and Paccheri Filled with Creamed Cod, what can I say SPECTACULAR!
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It’s the kind of spot that’s great for an aperitivo, or you can extend it into a light dinner, or apericena!
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