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Lecce Food & Wine: The Best Itinerary

Puglia is a paradise for food lovers. Here is how to taste Lecce and Salento — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Cooking class
  2. 2Street food
  3. 3Wine cellar
  4. 4Masseria

The pasta

Making orecchiette by hand.

The street food

Rustico, pucce and pastries.

The wine

Primitivo in a Salento cellar.

Lecce food & wine — FAQ

What is the best food experience in Lecce?
A hands-on orecchiette cooking class or a Salento street-food tour is the top food experience.
Can you do a wine tour from Lecce?
Yes — tours visit Salento cellars to taste Primitivo and Negroamaro.
What food is Salento famous for?
Orecchiette pasta, rustico pastries, pasticciotto and bold local wines.