Puglia conquers with its street food, from fried panzerotti to crunchy roughness, from succulent bowls to tasty friselle. A triumph of authentic flavors that tell the story of this generous land. In Puglia, food is an experience to live. Let yourself be guided by the scents and flavors!
Imagine walking through the lively streets of Bari, drawn in by an irresistible aroma emanating from colorful stalls. Among the stands of the bustling fish market in Taranto, lose yourself in the alleys of Brindisi's historic center and immerse yourself in the golden stone squares of Lecce. You are transported into the magical world of Apulian street food, where every bite tells a story of passion for tradition and love for good cuisine.
Each taste is a journey through authentic flavors: from fried panzerotti to focaccia barese, from rustico to bombette, from frisa to puccia.
Discover the heart of Puglia through its culinary specialties, in an experience that celebrates the simplicity and genuineness of its ingredients.
The King of Street Food:
Panzerotto
The panzerotto is the undisputed king of Apulian street food. A small calzone of leavened dough filled with tomato and mozzarella, fried or baked, offering an unmissable culinary experience.
A mediterranean tradition:
Focaccia Barese
Focaccia barese, tall and soft, is made with a dough based on flour, boiled potatoes, water, yeast, and extra virgin olive oil, topped with cherry tomatoes, black olives, and oregano.
Crunchy and savory snacks:
Sgagliozze and Poppizze
Sgagliozze are slices of fried polenta, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Poppizze are fried dough balls, perfect for a tasty snack.
A triumph of meat and flavors:
Bombette
Bombette are small pork rolls stuffed with cheese, cured meats, and spices, roasted over coals.
A versatile and tasty bread:
Frisa
Frisa is a typical Apulian bread, cut in half and soaked in water or wine, topped with various ingredients like tomatoes, olives, and mozzarella.
A sandwich full of flavors:
Puccia
Puccia is a Salento bread with a crunchy crust and soft inside, stuffed with grilled vegetables, cheeses, cured meats, and tuna.
Sweet or savory, always delicious:
Pettole
Pettole are fried dough balls, served either sweet with sugar or savory with anchovies or olives.
A triumph of marine flavors:
Panino col Polpo
The panino col polpo, typical of coastal towns, is an explosion of marine flavors, with perfectly cooked octopus and fresh vegetables.
An irresistible pastry:
Rustico Leccese
This pastry consists of two discs of puff pastry filled with béchamel, tomato, and mozzarella, golden and crunchy.
A specialty from Gargano:
Paposcia
Paposcia is a typical bread from Gargano, elongated and flattened, baked in a wood-fired oven. Filled with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, mozzarella, arugula, and prosciutto, it is a crunchy delight on the outside and soft inside that captivates at first bite.
Conclusion
Puglia is a region that conquers with its authentic flavors. Every corner and patronal feast is an opportunity to discover the wonders of its street food.
Bon voyage and bon appétit!
Alezio 
