Bar Cotognata Leccese

Stopped here for a spritz and liked it so much stayed for a while. The bartender was lovely and the staff all so nice. The pastries looked absolutely amazing.

The thing that makes me the saddest about leaving Puglia is leaving this place behind. I have traveled worldwide, and this has become one of my favorite places ever. It’s just perfect, literally. The food is life-changing. We stayed in Lecce for 4 days and came here for breakfast 3 times. We tried almost everything they have (pasticciotto alla crema, pasticciotto al pistacchio, rustico, panzerotto, fruttone). The only thing we didn’t like much was the bigné al pistacchio. All the rest was utterly mind-blowing. Also, if you’re looking for the best pasticciotto in town, look no more: it’s here (and I’ve tried a lot). All of this with super fair prices (they even round down the bill if you don’t have the exact change in cash). The first day we hadn’t taken the pasticciotto, and the guy brought one to our table to try it, without making us pay for it, and said, “I just want you to verify that it’s the best in town”. It was indeed (and he kept up his word and didn’t add it to the bill, which was a super nice gesture). The staff is the best, too. Everyone working here is so friendly and efficient that it’s a pleasure to see them work and chat with. They will explain to you what every single item has and how it’s made with all the patience and passion in the world. They are incredible people for real. If you visit Lecce, you MUST come to this place. You would miss out on an incredible local experience if you don't.

Nothing better than walking into a restaurant small/provide a bakery beyond !! Wow also amounts of food that are plenty to eat and filling in great taste wonderful coffee. I can’t say how much I love this place. !! It does not get five stars. It gets 10+ Staff is above and beyond greeting me when I walk in the door where I was from 100% kindness and a good staff waiting on you the whole time this is in my top three in Old Town Lecce after coming for the last three years, I’m sad. I didn’t find this two years ago.❤️

Traditional Leccese bar. They offer pastry and salty delicatessen from the area, made in house in their laboratory. Everything was excellent! I dont have pictures cause we consumed everything very fast. I totally recommend for breakfast or aperitivo!

Nice pastry and terrace, very slow and rude service. Pomegranate juice heavily watered down and expensive, avoid. There are many better places.

Pure quality and service of the heart! Unique patisserie in Lecce.

Nice bar, away from the busy city centre. Good selection of sweets and drinks. The cappuccino was very good, they also serve water with the coffee. The prices are fair and it was not crowded when we visited. 4 stars for service as there was no toilet paper. Enjoy!

Wonderful mostly local place, outside of the touristy area. Great selection; their cherry and pistachio pasticciotios are delicious. Waitress Barbara was also very welcoming with attention - if you get this Barbara, Grazie di cuore! The chef was also very nice. I went every morning for the week I was there.