Li Jalantuùmene

Avoid at all costs!||I went to this restaurant with my partner, and the experience was awful. First of all, the menu is outrageously overpriced (130 € for two) and there is no à la carte option – you are forced into taking a fixed menu. For a Michelin-rated place, the quality did not live up to the reputation or the price.||What really ruined everything was the behavior of the owner/chef: repeated inappropriate remarks about my partner’s weight, mocking my job as a yoga teacher, criticizing my accent, even engaging in political talk with customers… completely unprofessional and intrusive. I honestly felt anxious just sitting at the table. Right after dinner, we went to another restaurant in town just for a drink, and the difference was night and day: kind, welcoming, genuinely warm people.||I honestly don’t understand how some people give this place 5/5. There are far better restaurants in the area, with much fairer prices. The food is not terrible, but it’s nowhere near Michelin quality.||Making humiliating comments about clients’ weight is simply unacceptable, and in truth, it reveals a lack of self-esteem from this man. People who put others down often feel inferior themselves.||The lady at the service was kind, but the owner’s arrogance and constant intrusion made the whole experience unbearable. If I could give zero stars, I would. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

I went to Li Jalantuùmene for my birthday on my own, and it was a nice experience. The food was delicious, and the chef was attentive; We exchanged a few words, but both he and his wife managed to be welcoming without being intrusive. I truly enjoyed the evening and would highly recommend this restaurant. Its location is also charming: set in an intimate square, yet right in the heart of the city.

Remarkable. You will find in Gege a bubbly chef genuinely passionate and knowledgeable about the ingredients of his land, the Gargano. Nothing in his menu had more than 3 ingredients which is a rare feat. Often vegan or vegetarian as the original cousine was “of the poor” who couldn’t afford meat. The taste explodes in your mouth.

Me and my family had a fantastic experience. The quality of the dishes was excellent throughout, and Chef Gegè was notably flexible in accommodating our specific requests, even modifying the set menu to meet our preferences. The highlight of the meal was definitely the dessert—a perfect finish to a memorable lunch. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Monte Sant’Angelo!

We had a great lunch and enjoyed the hospitality of Gege & Ninni! Excellent food combined with great wines and off course the jokes of Gege ensured this was an unforgettable experience!

A gem of a restaurant in a beautiful square in the old town. Intimate with a very personal service from the chef himself. Gorgeous food and wine - worth every penny.

My photos don’t do justice to Gege’s amazing food. He and his wife have created an exceptional place to experience Monte Sant’ Angelo and its local cuisine. Hopefully his city and Los Angeles can become sister cities someday.

March 2025|We had a wonderful lunch prepared by chef Gegé Mangano. Even though it was earlier than the restaurant's normal opening time, Chef Mangano opened the restaurant and served us an amazing lunch. We had two kinds of soup, pasta, wonderful bread and olive oil, local wine and gelato made, literally, while we waited. ||The chef is as charming as he is talented.||Highly recommended