Primo Restaurant
Lecce, Italy
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
With just a few tables in a small room crowned by a typical vaulted ceiling in Lecce stone, this candle-lit restaurant is home to young chef Solaika Marrocco, who was born in 1995 in nearby Gallipoli. Here, she creates modern, highly personalised dishes which are not only a feast for the eyes but also for the palate. Despite her young age, this chef produces refined, elegantly simple cuisine which is never dull, and which often showcases ingredients from Puglia and the Salento. She also happily uses old traditional recipes to inspire her, creating her own bold, original and decidedly contemporary interpretations of traditional regional dishes.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Youngest Michelin-starred chef in Italy: Primo Restaurant is led by Solaika Marrocco, Italy's youngest Michelin-starred chef, who brings a fresh and innovative approach to traditional Salento cuisine.
Intimate setting with vaulted Lecce stone ceilings and candlelit ambiance: The restaurant's atmosphere is uniquely characterized by its historic architectural features, creating a nostalgic yet avant-garde dining environment.
Interactive and curious petite pastry selection: The dessert offerings include playful and inventive elements, such as reinterpretations of iconic candies and interactive presentations, culminating in a distinctive Lecce-style tiramisù.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at Primo Restaurant in Lecce, helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Solaika Marrocco, include:
Veal sweetbreads: Glazed with orange sauce and paired with raw Gallipoli red shrimp, this ingredient is a cornerstone of the menu, showcasing a balance of richness and freshness in a refined dish.
Red datterino tomatoes: Used in the Parmigiana dish, these tomatoes cover thick slices of eggplant and are complemented by burnt wheat béchamel and basil-infused oil, representing Mediterranean flavors with a modern twist.
Orecchietta pasta: Served with tomato jam and fresh cacio ricotta cheese powder, this pasta highlights traditional Salento ingredients reimagined innovatively.
Anchovies: Featured in the "Scapece" ravioli filled with anchovies and saffron beurre blanc, anchovies reflect local seafood influences and are elevated through creative preparation.
Lamb entrails: Used in "Turcinieddhi," rolls of lamb entrails with beer frosting and orange-flavored onion jam, this ingredient reflects a nod to traditional offal dishes with contemporary refinement.
These ingredients are significant as they root the cuisine in Puglian and Salento traditions while being transformed through Chef Marrocco’s contemporary culinary techniques, creating dishes that balance heritage and innovation.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Piatti consigliati da Primo Restaurant In Lecce a Lecce
- Parmigiana di melanzane: un classico della cucina italiana, tagliata spessa e servita con pomodoro fresco.
- Ceviche: pesce fresco marinato in succo di limone e servito con contorno di verdure.
- Gamberi di gallipoli: gamberi freschi cotti al vapore e serviti con salsa agrodolce.
- Animella glassata all'arancia e gambero rosso di gallipoli: un piatto unico che combina la delicatezza dell'animaletta con il sapore intenso del gamberone.
Prezzi
I prezzi dei piatti possono variare a seconda della stagione e della disponibilità degli ingredienti. Tuttavia, i prezzi approssimativi sono:
- Parmigiana di melanzane: €15-
- Ceviche: €20-
- Gamberi di gallipoli: €25-
- Animella glassata all'arancia e gambero rosso di gallipoli: €30-
Recensioni
Il Primo Restaurant In Lecce ha ricevuto recensioni positive dai clienti, che hanno apprezzato la qualità dei piatti e il servizio impeccabile.
Orari d'apertura
Il ristorante è aperto dal lunedì al sabato dalle 20:00 alle 23:00 e la domenica dalle 20:00 alle 23:00.