Da Maddalena - FASANO

We spent few days in Capitolo and drove our car few kilometers down the coast to discover this little pearl just by the suggestive coast of Savelletri. We were looking for a nice place to have a seafood dinner and we could not be any luckier : The staff was very welcoming, we had our little dog with us and they did not make any problem whatsoever. We sat inside with the view on the wavy sea (it was too windy to sit outside but the experience was still great . We had the house appetizers and the portions and varieties of fish were very generous and succulent. The fish was fresh and well served. We followed with some risotto ai frutti di mare and mixed fried fish, both courses very filling and satisfying! The restaurant has also a private parking which is very convenient and prices are on average a worthy experience :

Maddalena came recommended is a 5/10 minute ride from the Borgo Egnazia where we were staying. It does offer sea views but I'm afraid we found the experience more Hornsea then Côte d'Azur. Decor is sea sidey, menus plastic, music via a radio station my prosecco aperitif like turps. Service was sweet caring but not especially polished with white wine served without a cooler drinks without ice until requested. The specialism is seafood we quite enjoyed what we had with odd dishes very good. It's isn't especially cheap with starters around €18/20, though main courses are little more wine relatively inexpensive. To conclude not bad food but underwhelming overall.

I visited on a special day and the restaurant was very busy. I believe both quality of food and service were affected, but the staff should be able to manage if they accept so many guests. Overall quality was good, but we have been waiting for almost an hour for our main course and the different orders were served at different times. Location is great, right on the sea. May be worth another visit in a less busy day.

Lovely sunset view from small bar beside restaurant . Very chilled. Didn't try restaurant as went to Last Rotonda about a mile away with recommendation from local friends

Wish we had checked reviews before going here. Location is absolutely stunning, which was why we chose it over others in the town. Waiter seated us, water and bread provided and then nothing! No menu, no drinks, no chance of even catching the waiter 's eye. After more than 15 minutes, we were ready to leave when we were finally given menus. After a further 10 minutes, our order was taken. The two things my husband wanted were not available so we said we would leave at which point a portion of monkfish was 'found '. When the food came, it was decent sized portions and good enough. However, it was one of the most expensive meals we had all holiday definitely not worth it.