Bros' Trattoria

This was a really great lunch. So good that by the middle of it, we texted our friends who were with us on vacation but had their own itinerary that day. We convinced them to join us. There were a selection of appetizers, some simple some complex, all delicious. Great wine. Our server was super friendly and explained everything. Not seeing any prices at first I was worried that this might be above our budget, but it was completely reasonable. We came across this by accident on the way to Otranto I think. Highly recommended!

Possibly the best bang-for-buck I've experienced in a fine dining setting. Also we loved interacting with Marco, the stray kitten that had apparently appeared at the restaurant a week prior.

Delicious throughout. This is superb regional cooking with ingredients grown on their own farm just a few kilometres away, presented by knowledge and friendly staff. We had a simple yet fantastic range of antipasto - the bread with garlic cream (made with oil and goats milk) was exceptional. The pasta al forno hearty and sumptuous. The almond torta to finish, wonderful. All washed down with a bay leaf liqueur which was a herbaceous treat. Highly recommended.

Very good food and nice location. Although I wished that the overall experience was a bit more guided through as not a very clear explanation of the whole menu was given.

A magical slice of peace and great food off a dusty road outside a small village. We had dinner at the sister restaurant Bros' the day before going to Roots and they relayed our water (yes, water) and coffee preferences. This little anecdote shows the class and attention to detail at both restaurants. Roots prepared an elegant and well-executed fish menu -- traditional on Fridays -- and we left warm from the delicious food and hospitality. Will return!

It was an amazing lunch we enjoyed today. Rosalinda warmly greeted us in the courtyard and lead us to a lovely table on the porch where we ordered the three course lunch. The first course was five plentiful veg dishes, fresh ricotta, luscious meatballs, and the best bread I’ve had in a long while - all served family style. Rosalinda recommended a perfectly paired organic rose for our first course and a luscious Negroamaro for our pasta course. It too was delicious. We were all very full but could not resist desserts - incredible homemade ice creams, and excellent chocolate torte. This lunch was really memorable and what made it a truly exceptional experience was the attentive, professional yet playful service of Rosalinda. I highly recommend making the trip to experience a meal at Roots.

Very quiet but the quality of the food and service made up for that. Food is elite

If you, like us, appreciate the simplicity of ingredients, and the glorious nature of vegetables treated with care, you will love Roots. From the homemade bread served with aoli, to the courgettes drizzled with olive oil and the charred aubergine cooked in the wood oven, Roots are looking to revive traditional Salentino cuisine. Our piccolo trattoria menu was bountiful, with a bowl of ragu and rigatoni to finish the savoury courses. The only thing that would be great to see, is a few natural wines on the wine list to compliment their ingredient-first approach to food.