Il Boccone

Brindisi

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Il Boccone

Il Boccone is a warm, small and cosy Italian restaurant with welcoming staff, serving high quality food at affordable prices. The restaurant is owned by a couple, who run the restaurant and double as chefs - the man is specialised in pizza, while his wife takes care of other house specialities.

Dining

Fish and seafood are abundant in Brindisi and the whole coastal areas of Apulia, but quite a few restaurants specialise in grilled meats (the latter ones often give diners the option of choosing the preferred cut from a window display). There are plenty of great places to eat all round the region, but take note that Apulians take their afternoon siesta seriously and that it can be difficult to find anywhere to eat between 2pm and 7pm.

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Il Boccone

Il Boccone is a warm, small and cosy Italian restaurant with welcoming staff, serving high quality food at affordable prices. The restaurant is owned by a couple, who run the restaurant and double as chefs - the man is specialised in pizza, while his wife takes care of other house …

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