Bucket List: Grotta Palazzese
Most closely associated with prehistoric paintings, pirates and spelunking, the humble cave is not the most obvious setting for fine dining. However, one particular cavern in Bari, Italy has been granted a new lease of life by the exclusive hotel restaurant Grotta Palazzese. The dining area is literally tucked into the craggy limestone of a sea-facing cliff, treating its patrons to a refreshing, warm breeze and stunning ocean views as they enjoy their meal.
The hotel restaurant is located in the idyllic Italian town of Polignano a Mare, which is situated on a rocky cliff that juts out over the Adriatic Sea. The caves of the cliff have been used as function rooms for the local aristocracy since the 1700s, and the largest of them is now the home of this spectacularly unique summer restaurant.
The Grotta Palazzese’s hotel sits atop the cliff that plays host to the restaurant, and offers a truly luxury experience—providing you with an ideal base from where you can explore the quaint medieval town around it. Once you’ve worked up enough of an appetite, the restaurant is the perfect place to wile away a warm summer evening. With its dimly-lit, romantic ambience and mouth-watering Italian cuisine, it truly is a cave of wonders. Italy, grottapalazzese.it
