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Welcome To La Focacceria degli Orsini
La Focacceria degli Orsini, nestled in the charming town of Galatina, Italy, offers a delightful culinary escape filled with homemade Italian flavors. Renowned for its authentic dishes, such as creamy spinach and ricotta cannelloni, and freshly baked focaccia topped with cherry tomatoes, this family-owned gem captures the essence of heartwarming cuisine. Guests rave about the friendly service and the evolving daily menu, ensuring each visit feels unique. From memorable bike tours leading to its doors to the comforting aroma of octopus stew, La Focacceria invites you to savor Italy in every bite. A true highlight of any culinary journey!
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La Focacceria degli Orsini
Welcome to La Focacceria degli Orsini, a hidden gem nestled in the charming streets of Galatina, Italy, known for its authentic and homestyle cuisine. Located at Via Raimondello Orsini, 7, this family-owned eatery has been showered with rave reviews from satisfied patrons like Julie Adair and Chelsea, who describe it as a must-visit during their travels.
From the moment you step inside, the warm ambiance wraps around you like a comforting embrace. The aroma of freshly baked focaccia fills the air, tantalizing your senses and hinting at the culinary delights to come. Even guest reviews highlight the warm perfection of the focaccia topped with cherry tomatoes, a simple yet extraordinary dish that embodies the restaurant’s commitment to quality and freshness.
Guests like Ana M have been enamored by the delightful cannelloni with spinach and ricotta and the classic orecchiette with tomato, both served with a side of parmigiano cheese, showcasing the dedication to authentic Italian flavors. The affordability—under €20 for a filling meal that includes drinks—adds to the allure of dining at La Focacceria. Such value does not compromise the quality; rather, it enriches the overall experience.
The menu, which changes daily, reflects seasonal ingredients and captures the essence of traditional Italian cooking. Roasted chicken, stuffed peppers, and succulent octopus stew round out the offerings, as noted by patrons like Michaela Heidenreichova. Each dish is prepared with a knack for balancing flavors that are genuinely heartwarming and satisfying.
Service at La Focacceria is often lauded as friendly and unpretentious, allowing for a genuine connection between guests and the staff, including the owner and their daughter, who take pride in every aspect of the dining experience. This personal touch elevates your visit, making it more than just a meal but a memorable occasion filled with warmth and hospitality.
So, if you find yourself in Galatina, let La Focacceria degli Orsini be your first choice for hearty, home-cooked Italian dishes that whisk you away to the heart of Italy. It's not just the food that will leave an impression; it's the entire experience that sets the tone for what Italian dining should feel like—authentic, vibrant, and utterly delightful.
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“ We had our first lunch here during a lovely long weekend in Galatina. And what a way to start our holiday. The food was so authentically homemade and delicious and the service was excellent. We’ll definitely be back! ”
“ Cannelloni with spinach and ricotta and orechiette with tomato. Both very tasty and fresh, we recieved parmigiano cheese on the side. The prices are very good, first warm meal in Italy under 20€ with drinks included. ”
“ Had it not been for our bicycle tour guide Marco we would have never found this family owned restaurant! The foccia bread with the cherry tomatoes that came right out of the over was warm perfection! Met the owner & daughter. So many food choices to pick from. Vegetarian friendly. ”
“ Best meal we had in Italy!! We stopped here on a bike tour with Marco, our tour guide, and were so impressed with the food. Home cooked, authentic and fresh! The menu changes daily, but we had the roasted chicken, carrots, tomatoes, mozzarella and rice stuffed peppers and foccacia and everything was sublime. Wish we could have eaten here more than once! This was the food we were looking for during our vacation in Italy and was definitely a highlight of our trip! ”
“ What a wonderful experience. The most delicious heartwarming octopus stew with delightful friendly unpretentious staff. I can highly recommend this place - it’s so nice to experience it here in Italy. Well done ”
“ A small restaurant at the border of the old town. Very close to S. Caterina church. The food is great, there is no fixed menu, just ask what is available. The lady is vary kind and helpful and cooks wonderful traditional food. ”
“ I was really looked after in this wonderful restaurant. My Italian is not good but they had a lot of patience with me. Great food, love from Scotland ???????????????????????? ”
“ Incredible. Good honest Italian food obviously cooked with passion and care. We tried many different dishes and enjoyed them all, the spicy fungi was a highlight, quite a unique flavour! We weren't sure of the system because there is no menu and we don't speak great Italian, but the service was very warm and welcoming, you can choose whatever you like from the selection of the day. Highly recommend. ”