Lido Bianco - Ristorante Monopoli

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.

Our group had a wonderful time here with the fresh seafood and sound of the ocean! They were very knowledgeable about gluten free options and brought GF bread for me

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.

Excellent seabass filet! Portion size for the Fried calamari and shrimps is generous. Fantastic seaside view of course.

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

We just drank a coctail in the bar, they charged a service fee:))) they serve very very small and stale snack which we didn’t ask. Nonsence. Answer to answer: At first, I thought service fee is for the snacks. If the snacks were free and complimentary then the service fee is TOTALLY bullshit. Besides, fee was not written in the coctail menu.