Italy Guide
Puglia
Cafés and bars
1 Alvino Piazza Sant'Oronzo In spite of a fancy new restoration that wiped away its old-world charm, Alvino still serves some of the city's most reliable sweet and savoury snacks. Sample their vast array of paste di mandorle (almond paste cookies).
2 Caffè Letterario Via G. Paladini 46 An arty little bookshop-café serving tasty snacks and drinks from 7.30pm–2am, with a DJ or live music usually on Wed or Fri nights.
3 La Torre di Merlino Vico del Tufo 10 A well- stocked wine bar offering a spectacular selection of wines and cheese, as well as full meals, near Santa Croce. Opening time: Closed Mon
4 Sybar Piazza Duomo A laid-back café and eatery open from breakfast till late evening serving pasticciotti (cream-filled pastries typical of Lecce) and rustici (puff pastry filled with tomato sauce and béchamel) all day. Opening time: Closed Mon