Ristorante a Torre San Giovanni in Via Luigi Settembrini 43, con cucina italiana, pizza e specialità di mare e di terra. L’atmosfera è descritta come tranquilla e accogliente. Il personale viene riportato come cordiale e attento.

We had a reservation for 8:00 PM, but they asked us to move to 8:30 PM to accommodate a "table for 6," as if it were some kind of special event. We complied, but even then, it was clear that the management was poorly organized.

Once seated, we waited over a quarter of an hour just for drinks. When they finally arrived, one glass was chipped and a beer was missing, which wasn't brought to us until about another 20 minutes later.

We clearly ordered, specifying that one of us was only ordering the appetizer instead of the pizzas, and this was completely understood. But then, when we pointed out the long wait for the pizzas (about an hour and a half), we were told that it's normal to wait between the appetizer and the first course... even though we had explained from the beginning that the appetizer was in place of the full meal, not before the first course.
Meanwhile, the appetizer arrived after about 20 minutes, but the pizzas never arrived.
We asked for information three times, and each time they told us that the pizzas were in the oven and on their way, but in reality they didn't arrive until 10:00 PM, almost an hour and a half after we ordered.

At the cashier, when they asked us if everything was okay, we said no, explaining everything calmly. They offered us a €7 discount, which seemed almost like a mockery for the entire evening spent waiting, the poor service, and especially their attitude: they continued to deny the evidence, saying we had no reason to complain and that everything was normal.

At that point, given our insistence and continued denial (especially the three incorrect answers we received about the condition of the pizzas), we were asked: "So what do you want to do?"
And my response was this:
"Look, the way the evening went—and I'm sorry to say this, because the food was good and we ate well—you'd want to leave without paying anything at all."

We didn't say we didn't want to pay, nor did we raise our voices, but simply expressed legitimate disappointment.
At that point, they rudely kicked us out, raising their voices and using rude and offensive tones, as if we were the problem.

In short:
The pizzas were good, but the management, the wait, the lack of transparency, and the rudeness at the end completely ruined the experience.
A restaurant isn't judged solely by the food, but also by the respect it shows for its customers. And here, unfortunately, we saw no such respect.

Not recommended, especially if you expect a minimum level of professionalism, politeness, and acceptable waiting times.

FOOD: Perfect. I'll leave a photo of what I ate. I forgot to take a picture of the mixed fried fish, but it was very good.
SERVICE: Very kind, welcoming, and very young waiters. If you have any questions, just call them, they'll be able to help.
PRICE: Normal price. I'd say they're quite fair, because the plates weren't empty either. I recommend booking if you go in high season.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.

A pleasant discovery for dinner.
We found what we hoped for after much Google searching: we found this restaurant and were intrigued... and we were right!
A very pretty location, especially the outdoor area, with its trees and fairy lights, creating a magical and relaxing atmosphere.
The staff was truly friendly, helpful, and smiling.
As for the food, well...
We were really hesitant because they have a very interesting menu. We opted for a delicious seafood appetizer for two with various different courses and two fantastic pizzas, one with octopus and the other with bombette and pistachio.
Good prices, especially considering the two bottles of wine (good).
Highly recommended!

Very, very nice, quiet place.
Attentive and professional staff.
Excellent food.
I only have one concern: I think the classic eggplant parmigiana recipe is vegetarian, but I found cooked ham instead. But overall, the cooking and construction of the parmigiana was fantastic.

I recently visited Mama Angela and had a very positive experience.

The service was extremely friendly and attentive, making me feel welcomed from the moment I walked in. The atmosphere was also very pleasant and welcoming. There was plenty of space to converse freely, without too much noise or commotion.

Regarding the food: the pizza was truly excellent—crispy crust, well-seasoned, fresh ingredients, and delicious flavor!
The pasta was good, but I think there's still room for improvement.

Overall, a successful evening at a very pleasant restaurant. I'll gladly return!

Lavora conTrattoria da Mamma Angela

Torre San Giovanni

Via Luigi Settembrini, 43, 73059 Torre San Giovanni LE, Italy

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Ristorante a Torre San Giovanni in Via Luigi Settembrini 43, con cucina italiana, pizza e specialità di mare e di terra. L’atmosfera è descritta come tranquilla e accogliente. Il personale viene riportato come cordiale e attento.

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