Ristorante Lido Bianco

What a stunning spot – just check out my photos! The location is truly exceptional, but it really shines during the day. At night, you miss out on the full magic of the setting. This isn’t your typical seaside restaurant – they’re clearly aiming for a more refined crowd, the kind that knows their seafood. After my second visit, I have to be honest: I’d come back here mainly for the shellfish. The shrimp tartare was a standout – super fresh and packed with flavor. On the other hand, the risotto with fresh scampi was just okay, nothing to write home about. Same story with the pasta I tried last time, which had tuna – decent, but not memorable. The only real miss was the fritto misto; it was chewy and lacked flavor. Prices are definitely on the higher side, but the service is very polite and professional, which helps balance things out. My advice? Go for a sunny lunch to soak in the view and stick to the shellfish – that’s where they really shine!

A most perfect setting by the Adriatic. There were 8 of us but a table found immediately after 2pm in later May. A mostly fish menu but there is some meat if you feel a tad blood thirsty. Staff speak English and helpful when it comes to suggestions. basically, if you want the fresh fish then wander over to the display counter and choose your fish. It's all beautifully prepared while you gaze out on upon the Adriatic.

A special birthday diner for my wife - 7.30pm reservation (made via WhatsApp) and we were the first ones here ! This is an upscale restaurant with a lot of history in Monopoli since 1947. Upon arrival my wife and I were shown to one of THE most amazing tables in the outside garden over looking the Adriatic sea - It took our breath away ! (see photos) Our waiters all spoke very good English and made us feel very special. They gave us some great recommendations for food and especially the wine, which was a local Puglian white from the Valle D'itria and really one of the best whites we have tasted so fresh and fruit laden - Perfect choice for us. Our Fish was wonderfully prepared and we will remember this place and hopefully go back one day - many thanks to all the staff again - it was a very special night for us in so many ways.

We arrived early for our 2.30pm reservation on 29th June and were quickly seated. The location is fantastic with great sea views but that's were the good news ends. Once our waiter discovered we were English he did his best to ignore us. We tried to order food but despite a female waitress chasing our waiter around the restaurant he managed to find other things to occupy him like a stray coffe cup that needed to be collected. After 40 minutes we left and had a very enjoyable meal at the Pizzeria across the bay. The treatment was just so rude and our Air BnB owner was shocked as knows the owner and regularly recommends this place but won't do again.

A wonderful experience. Lovely views over the Monopoli coastline, elegant background music setting the scene, fine food and wine selection and great service.

High end restaurant I had fish of the day that was expertly grilled. You get to chose what fish you want from the counter. Good wine menu. Brilliant view of the sea

A great waterfront restaurant with exceptional seafood. The octopus salad was delicious and my wife’s raw shrimp with burrata pasta was excellent. This venue was recommended to us by our hotel and is a 10-minute walk from the main square in Monopoli. Good value too.

Very nice atmosphere both inside and outside, nice spot for chilling by the sea. Little annoying that there is only 1 bathroom for ladies in this big area.