Al Ventuno

Al Ventuno is a versatile café and cocktail bar in Lecce's historic center, located at Via Giacomo Matteotti near the baroque basilica of Santa Croce. By day it functions as a modern café serving breakfast, panini, and toast starting at 7:30 AM, while evenings transform it into an elegant cocktail destination featuring creative drinks crafted with fresh, local ingredients. The aperitivo menu offers carefully curated selections including bruschetta, tacos, and charcuterie boards. Recognized by Gambero Rosso as among Italy's best bars for 2025-2026, Al Ventuno combines stylish contemporary design with warm ambiance, making it a sophisticated yet unpretentious social space embedded in Lecce's magnificent architectural setting.