Martinucci Lecce
A beloved pastry shop and gelateria in Lecce, Martinucci offers artisanal gelato, divine pastries like Pasticciotti, and a stylish ambiance.
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Martinucci Lecce
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A beloved pastry shop and gelateria in Lecce, Martinucci offers artisanal gelato, divine pastries like Pasticciotti, and a stylish ambiance.
"Indulge in the best gelato in Southern Italy with unique flavors like Gallipoli and pistachio."
Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak hours to ensure better service and avoid crowded seating areas.
Try the Rustico
Don't miss the Rustico pastry, a highly recommended treat with incredible flavor.
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Cuisine
Italian, Pastries, Gelato
Price
Mid-range
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Exceptional Gelato
Indulge in unique, freshly made gelato flavors like Gallipoli and pistachio, praised as absolutely divine by locals and visitors alike.
Artisanal Pastries
Savor outstanding pastries like the highly recommended Pasticciotto and a variety of exquisite cakes, crafted with high-quality, fresh ingredients.
Stylish Interior Ambiance
Experience the stylish, aesthetic ambiance, especially noted in the lower levels, offering a beautiful backdrop for enjoying sweet treats.
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Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak hours to ensure better service and avoid crowded seating areas.
Try the Rustico
Don't miss the Rustico pastry, a highly recommended treat with incredible flavor.
Seek Underground Seating
For a more peaceful dining experience, consider sitting in the underground rooms away from the bustling squares.
Beware of Table Pricing
Gelato ordered at the counter is significantly cheaper than when ordered at a table.
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Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak hours to ensure better service and avoid crowded seating areas.
Try the Rustico
Don't miss the Rustico pastry, a highly recommended treat with incredible flavor.
Seek Underground Seating
For a more peaceful dining experience, consider sitting in the underground rooms away from the bustling squares.
Beware of Table Pricing
Gelato ordered at the counter is significantly cheaper than when ordered at a table.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Martinucci Lecce is renowned for its exceptional gelato and pastries, particularly the Pasticciotto, often described as the best in Lecce. While the quality of sweets and coffee receives high praise, some visitors have experienced significant issues with service, citing long waits and uncoordinated staff. There are also concerns about pricing discrepancies between counter and table orders, and a notable complaint about restroom conditions.
"We had fun relaxing here and enjoyed our server, the fantastic Francesco!
This is a great place to sip a beverage as you look into the main touristy plaza and maybe also get some food or a gelato! Reasonable prices. Lots of outdoor seating.
VictorB"
Victor B
"During the last 2 weeks in Lecce we visited about 4 times the
Martinucci pastry shop (but who's counting?). The pasticciotto was absolutely impeccable every time, we tried the chocolate one, the pistachio-cream one, but the traditional was our favourite. The cannolo and fig pastry were also delicious, they went great with the caffé leccese."
Fanni Kocsis-Fodor
"The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was excellent, truly top-tier in both taste and hospitality. However, I was extremely disappointed by the state of the restroom. For a restaurant of this caliber and price range, having such poor restroom conditions , including no running water to wash hands , is simply unacceptable. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously, as it really impacts the overall dining experience."
Aladdin Wild Ali
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Frequently Asked Questions
Martinucci is most famous for its gelato and pastries, especially the Pasticciotto. They also offer unique gelato flavors and a variety of cakes.
Yes, some reviewers noted that gelato ordered at the counter is significantly cheaper than when ordered at a table.
It's advisable to visit during off-peak hours to avoid potential service issues and crowds.
Yes, Martinucci offers vegan pasticciotti, as noted by one reviewer.
The ambiance is often described as stylish and aesthetic, with a particularly noted stylish lower level.
Reviewers highly recommend trying the Pasticciotto, Rustico pastry, and unique gelato flavors.
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Martinucci is well known in Salento and across Puglia as a chain of good quality pasticcerias with large sites in all the main tourist hotspots, and even an outpost in Rome. Their new site in Lecce has revitalised the former McDonald’s, smack bang in the middle of Piazza Sant’oronzo and it’s backed up by their reliable pasticcerie, which are always outstanding across all their sites. It’s hard to argue the selection of pasticciotti aren’t some of the best, if not the best in all of Lecce.
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