3 days in Puglia
 

we will be staying in Polignano al Mare for 3 nights, arriving late afternoon the first day with 2 full days then off to Sorrento in the AM on the third day.
I was thinkimg of Alberobello and possibly Trani day 1 then Lecce( lunch ) Ostuni.
Any thing to do or nsee from Trani to Alberobello ? Restaurant advice or recos? Thinking of Casereccia in Lecce and Masseria il frantoio in Ostuni . Any thing for Trani or Alberobello ? Probably go to Trani for Lunch , could do Alberobello. Also any thoughts about the caves at Polignano al Mare ? I know there is a restauant in a grotto there...dont know bout dinner there, any info ? Thanks

From my May 2007 report:

Trani: Ristorante Il Melograno (Via G. Bovio, 189) — Staff of this restaurant take great pains to accommodate non-Italian-speaking patrons, and the restaurant has a multilingual menu. But order from the Italian menu if you can, because that’s where you’ll find the list of their seasonal specialties. I had a delightfully fresh, perfectly seasoned meal with a lovely wine.

Lecce: Enoteca – Ristorante Plaza (Via Centoquarantesimo Reggimento Fanteria, 10) — Decorated in a pleasing, modern style with splashes of red against white, this restaurant served fresh and delicious local specialties. My server spoke English, and was particularly solicitous in explaining their menu and making sure that I enjoyed my meal.

Polignano a Mare: Grotta Palazzese (Via Narciso, 59) — With outstanding food and impeccable service in a truly stunning physical setting, the restaurant of the Grotta Palazzese is a very special place. On a man-made bridge within a seaside cave, one dines with the sound of waves breaking beneath and around (as well as quiet strains of jazz). Truly memorable! Well worth going to Polignano a Mare just for the experience!

Enjoy your time in Puglia!