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The food and wine in Puglia are outstandingly good and, relative to elsewhere in Europe, inexpensive. Visitors to Puglia are almost invariably overwhelmed by the food, both in terms of its quality and quantity! The freshest fish and seafood, vegetables bursting with colour and flavour, local cheeses, fantastic bread, fresh pasta and baked products and, of course, the incomparable olive oil and wines...

Download our guide book for an in-depth article covering typical local products and dishes, where and what to eat, restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets, and tasting notes for some of the best local wines. Contact us for restaurant recommendations outside the Bari-Brindisi area.

See events and excursions for details of foodie trips including wine tasting, market trips, cooking lessons, visits to vineyards and olive oil producers and special meals. We can also custom make foodie trips for families, couples or groups and there are regular trips for single travellers (see newsletter). We can also arrange shipments of Puglian wine and gourmet products - contact us for details.

Our in depth guide book to the area between Bari and Brindisi is available now.