Today the locals tend to congregate on the lively outdoor terrace of Caffè Alvino on the Piazza Sant’Oronzo, which sits alongside the partly excavated ruins and other landmarks from Lecce’s past. Sit back, order a Lecce specialty called caffè in ghiaccio con latte di mandorla (espresso with ice and almond milk) and admire the majestic stone Sedile — a former town hall and armory built in the late 16th century — and the soaring stone pillar topped by a statue of the city’s patron saint, St. Oronzo, from the Baroque period.

At Caffé Alvino, you can enjoy it in front of the Roman Amphitheatre and, again, you can sample another delicacy, the Rustico Leccese, a baked product made of puff pastry and filled with mozzarella, bechamel, pepper and tomato. If you want to know the original recipe for pasticciotto, however, you have to go to Pasticceria Ascalone in nearby Galatina. Take advantage of the out-of-town excursion to visit the splendid Gothic-Romanesque basilica of Santa Caterina, in the city centre.

Situato in Piazza Sant’Oronzo 30, il Caffè Alvino è un altro dei punti di riferimento dei leccesi e dei tanti turisti che tutto l’anno affollano la città. Preso in gestione nel 2007 dalla famiglia Catamo, il bar pasticceria ha mantenuto inalterata la tradizione, proponendo pasticciotti e rustici tra i migliori di tutto il Salento. Ma, grazie alla continua evoluzione, nel Caffè Alvino è possibile trovare torte di tutti i tipi, pasticcini per tutti i gusti e un gelato buonissimo.

Piazza Sant’Oronzo è il luogo simbolo della città, caratterizzata dalla presenza del bellissimo anfiteatro romano che la occupa per gran parte. In genere tutti si danno qui appuntamento ed è di rito una sosta al Caffè storico Alvino, dove si incontravano le personalità leccesi della cultura, della politica, degli affari. Ma anche le famiglie che tutt’oggi vogliono ritrovare le bontà di casa, sia dolci che salate, accomodate ai tavolini con vista sull’anfiteatro.

We start from Piazza Sant'Oronzo, the city's landmark, distinguished by the presence of the beautiful Roman amphitheatre that occupies much of it. Everyone usually meets here and it’s a ritual to stop at the historic Caffè Alvino, where Lecce personalities from the worlds of culture, politics and business used to meet. But also the families who still want to rediscover the goodness of home, both sweet and savoury, seated at tables overlooking the amphitheatre.

Caffè Alvino sits in the middle of Piazza Sant'oronzo, right opposite the Roman Amphitheatre, in the heart of the old city of Lecce. You'd of thought it hard for any Cafe to feel historic amongst the Roman ruins and the baroque glory of Lecce. But Alvino has been there so long (I've no idea how old it is but I wouldn't be surprised if it dates back to BC) and is such a fixture of Lecce that, nothing can touch this place in terms of Leccese old school vibes.

Caffè Alvino, located at Piazza Sant'Oronzo in Lecce, Italy, offers an incredible selection of products in their Too Good To Go basket. This popular store is known for its delicious food and beverages, including freshly brewed coffee, mouthwatering pastries, and savory sandwiches. Whether you're in the mood for a quick breakfast on the go or a leisurely lunch, Caffè Alvino has something for everyone.

Si affaccia su piazza Sant'Oronzo questo antico bar che è anche un po' un'istituzione cittadina. L'ingresso, con le sue vetrine, resta pressoché identico a quello che era nell'800. Davanti, un dehors sempre affollato, che sia per un buon caffè in ghiaccio e pasticciotto oppure per uno spritz, magari accompagnato dal tipico rustico leccese, tra i migliori della città e sfornato più volte al giorno.

Ci sono grandi maestri e grandi indirizzi che hanno reso grande questo prodotto unico e delizioso come quello di Ascalone, dove leggenda vuole sia nato il pasticciotto, o quello di Caffè Alvino ed Eros Bar. I locali che a Lecce e in tutto il Salento propongono questo scrigno di bontà sono tantissimi e con questa guida proviamo a capire dove mangiare il miglior pasticciotto a Lecce e in Salento.

Although more famous for its pastries and location in the beautiful Piazza Sant’Oronzo, Caffè Alvino also serves up some of the finest gelato in Lecce. This historic café has been a staple of Lecce’s culinary scene for decades and is a perfect place to enjoy a leisurely gelato while people-watching in the bustling piazza. Caffè Alvino’s gelato is creamy, rich, and full of flavor.

There’s no better way to start your day in Lecce than a delicious cappuccino and fragrant croissant at Caffè Alvino, the elegant café in the city centre. If you want to experience the Leccese lifestyle fully, try the unmissable rustico leccese, a salty pastry filled with tomato and mozzarella. Caffè Alvino is in Piazza Sant'Oronzo, right at the heart of Lecce.

This is more of an Italian bar rather than a restaurant, but this very popular spot is one of the best restaurants in Lecce and well worth the visit. It’s conveniently located in the main piazza just across from the Amphitheatre, so head for lunch at the historic Alvino after a few hours of sightseeing or shopping. They are renowned for their baked delights.

The most renowned pastry shops to taste this exquisite specialty are without a doubt Pasticceria Natale and Caffè Alvino. Taste the classic, warm, crema pasticciera oozing out from the centre or perhaps try dark cherry or chocolate flavoured – and, for that true Leccese touch, side your pastry with a Caffè Leccese (espresso on ice and almond milk)

Spostandosi di poco, in piazza Sant’Oronzo c’è il caffè Alvino. Anche qui si può gustare un ottimo caffè leccese con il bonus: sedendosi ai tavolini di questo bar ci si può godere la magnifica vista della piazza, dell’anfiteatro e del “Sedile”, una struttura che mescola spirito gotico e rinascimentale e che fino al 1800 è stato la sede del Comune.

Caffè Alvino stands out as a timeless classic among Lecce’s bars and pastry shops. Their pastries, always fresh from the oven, are absolutely delicious, and their Rustico Leccese is my absolute favorite in town!. It is also known for its impressive selection of irresistible signature dolci (sweet treats); it’s very hard to choose just one!

Secondo la community di TripAdvisor, è questo il posto migliore per fare una colazione in pieno centro a Lecce, soprattutto per chi non sa resistere davanti alle vetrine stracolme di pasticcini e paste dolci. Molto gettonato non solo dai turisti, Alvino è il locale storico per eccellenza della città, perfetto anche per gli aperitivi.

If you're craving rustico and a cup of coffee, Caffè Alvino is another place to go. They serve delicious and authentic rustico, a traditional savory pastry with cheese and tomato filling that is a local specialty. They are centrally located at Piazza Sant'Oronzo with a view of the Roman ampitheater.

Caffè Alvino is a local institution serving up a vast selection of regional snacks, sandwiches and artisan treats. We nab a seat on the terrace and order our usual: a Rustico Leccese. A typical Salentan street food, this is puff pastry filled with tomato, mozzarella and béchamel sauce.

For classic Italian flavors in an elegant setting, head to Caffè Alvino. This is our top pick for its views of the Roman Amphitheater and central location. Gelateria La Romana is a local favorite with creamy, rich flavors and generous portions (they also have locations in Rome!).

Alvino: This bar and caffè in Lecce’s central Piazza Sant’Oronzo is your one-stop-shop for local sweet and savory snacks like pasticciotti and rustici. There are better places to find both, but Alvino offers convenient quality. Piazza Sant’Oronzo 30, Lecce.

Alvino: This bar and caffe in Piazza Sant‘Oronzo is one-stop-shop for local sweet and savory snacks like pasticciotti and rustici. There are better places to find both, but Alvino offers convenient quality. Piazza Sant’Oronzo, 30, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy.

Make sure to try their caffe leccese, made with almond syrup; pasticciotto (breakfast pastry filled with custard); and my all time favorite: rustico leccese. This savoury puff pastry is filed with bechamel and tomato and is a flavor bomb!

Caffe Alvino is a locally famous coffee bar, spritz spot, and pastry shop!. Equally good for breakfast, a break, or an aperitivo. It’s a bit pricey – you’re paying for the prime location on the piazza – but it’s a Lecce institution.

Caffè Alvino è un bar storico a Lecce, affacciato su piazza Sant’Oronzo. Entri al bar, rimani incantato dalla vasta scelta di proposte, prendi un rustico appena sfornato e continui la passeggiata per la città.

Caffe Alvino in Piazza Sant’Oronzo is a popular choice for a coffee and pastry or an aperitivo. The area around the theater also has several wine bars and restaurants offering local cuisine and wines.

A few metres to the side of the Roman Amphitheatre you will find Caffé Alvino. This is the oldest and most famous café in the city. A stop here is a must to taste some of the best Salento pastries.

A compulsory stop after admiring it is a coffee at a historic bar in Lecce, Caffè Alvino, which stands just across the street, to sit at the outdoor tables with a 360-degree view of the square.

Alvino is a pastry shop, a gelato place, a cafe, and a bar where you can get a great aperitivo. It’s a bit of everything and it is smack in the middle of the main square, Piazza Sant’Oronzo.

Wine and small plates at Mamma Elvira Enoteca (the main restaurant is good too), and dinner at La Torre di Merlino. Stop in Society Limonata for dreamy bedding and table linens.

It’s still visited by a lot of locals, simple food, great quality – Alle due Corti, Corte dei Giugni, 1, Via Leonardo Prato, 42, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy

Every guidebook will point you toward Caffè Alvino in this piazza, and while it’s good, you’ll be contributing to the crowds which throng it.