Le 2 Aquile
Charming bistro in Bari serving authentic Italian cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood and local specialties.
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Le 2 Aquile
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Must-see attractions
Charming bistro in Bari serving authentic Italian cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood and local specialties.
"This place was buzzing... turned out to be my favourite restaurant in Bari."
Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak times. Visit during off-peak hours if no table is available.
Try Local Specialties
Don't miss recommended dishes like seafood pasta or tartare beef for an authentic taste of Bari.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+39 080 202 2483
Address
Via Salvatore Cognetti, 53, 70121 Bari BA, Italy
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Spaghetti all'Assassina
A must-try traditional Barese pasta dish cooked in tomato sauce, famous for its unique preparation.
Fresh Seafood Specialties
Indulge in a variety of expertly prepared seafood, from raw starters to grilled dishes and flavorful pasta.
Warm & Welcoming Atmosphere
Enjoy traditional Barese cuisine in a charming bistro setting with friendly and attentive staff.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak times. Visit during off-peak hours if no table is available.
Try Local Specialties
Don't miss recommended dishes like seafood pasta or tartare beef for an authentic taste of Bari.
Seating Preferences
If sensitive to smoke, request indoor seating when making your reservation to avoid patrons smoking outside.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak times. Visit during off-peak hours if no table is available.
Try Local Specialties
Don't miss recommended dishes like seafood pasta or tartare beef for an authentic taste of Bari.
Seating Preferences
If sensitive to smoke, request indoor seating when making your reservation to avoid patrons smoking outside.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Le 2 Aquile is celebrated for its authentic Italian cuisine, particularly its exceptional seafood and the famous Spaghetti all'Assassina. While many praise the delicious food and generous portions, some diners have noted that the service can be inattentive, detracting from an otherwise enjoyable dining experience.
"I finally made it here to try their famous Soaghetti all’assassina, which are cooked in tomato sauce and not in water. Just wow!
Service was friendly and the food just tasty."
fabio palumbo
"Went twice during our stay in Bari, the food is excellent and the portions very generous! We tried the mix of antipasti, the paccheri with provolone and the linguine with gamberoni. All excellent! Definitely an address I would recommend for a nice dinner in Bari."
Clara Thébert
"The food we had was fantastic—honestly, I don’t think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything we tried was excellent. However, the service was lacking. The staff didn’t seem friendly or attentive, and the front-of-house could really use some improvement in making guests feel welcome. It’s unfortunate because it felt like the staff was more inconvenienced by our presence than happy to serve us."
Joseph Piperissa
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Spaghetti all'Assassina is highly recommended, a traditional Barese dish prepared in a unique way with tomato sauce.
Yes, reservations are strongly recommended as the restaurant is very popular and often busy. It's advisable to book in advance.
Yes, the restaurant has outdoor seating available, which is great for people-watching, especially on busy days.
Le 2 Aquile serves authentic Italian cuisine with a strong emphasis on traditional Barese dishes, especially seafood.
While the menu emphasizes seafood and meat, some pasta dishes and appetizers might be adaptable or vegetarian.
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The Best of Bari Eating Out Guide
Attractive bistro-style restaurant sitting behind the lungomare along from Teatro Petruzzelli. Known for its selection of antipasti and amazing seafood dishes – raw, grilled or cooked in sauce with pasta. Tagliolini al astice (lobster) con pomodorini al filo e daterino giallo is excellent, and superb carpaccio.
Where to Eat in Bari
A simple little bistro-style restaurant just half a block off the lungomare (the seaside promenade) and a block from the Teatro Petruzzelli. The outdoor seating is great for people watching on busy days. The owners are a lovely couple one of whom is from Bari while the other is from Albania.
[Italy] A glimpse of Puglia in Bari
Le 2 Aquile – our favorite spot in the city (and confirmed by the locals) in terms of food – pasta, fresh fish, excellent raw starters and risotto. Another must try place, also recommended by the locals – Osteria Le Arpie.
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There's also Le Due Aquile which isn't bad, and who have started making Spaghetti all'Assassina, a supposedly traditional Barese dish that was kind of lost for a while.
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