On our travels in the Brindisi area of Puglia we decided to visit the city itself, it truly is a wonderful place overlooked by travelers, littered with restaurants and history.
I feel I have to do a write up regarding a restaurant we discovered that would fill anyone’s gastronomic wishes. This restaurant The Ranch based in Brindisi center is very unassuming and has enough atmosphere to keep most people happy.
We were so impressed that we ate there on several occasions, we felt we had to check the consistency, quality and freshness, we even turned up with a family we know from Brindisi to confirm our thoughts! As we all know Jamie Oliver and Rick Stien are correct when they say “all Italian’s are experts in food” (fussy knowitalls) which is why we took our friends with us.
The menu is large enough to keep everyone happy, regardless if you want fish, meat, pasta or vegetarian, it is all fresh very delicate and well prepared.
We were all in agreement that “spaghetti al scoglio” was one of our favorite dishes, basically cooked with sea food, small fresh merlata fish (boneless) mussels, prawns. Squid, and rocket, all cooked to perfection, in olive oil and tomatoes, very, very delicate with serious flavor.
All the pasta dishes were superb!
Fish dishes, outstanding!
Meat dishes, as fresh as anyone can get!
Pizza, the choice, some 15 to 20 depending on produce available at the time, but all authentic to Italy, you will not get “chicken tika” or “Mexican meat feast” thank you very much!
All in all a lovely place to eat, and the best bit................. 10 of us, starter, pasta, fish and meat dishes for all us, 4 liters of wine, coffee’s and a grappa (digestive) 175 euros!!!!! And i forgot to mention we all had a glass of pro secco (aperitif) which everyone gets free and thin samples of pizza free of charge! Very welcoming indeed!
If you wish to try this restaurant and fancy a day in the city, for shopping, designer labels or visit some of the roman ruins the address is:
The Ranch. Via G. Vanini 4- Brindisi telephone 3404888716
It is easy to find ask anyone in the city! www.pugliaresidential.com
