Food & Drink
All the flavor of Salento
At the Hotel Leone di Messapia, the travel in the heart of Salento is not only a relaxing experience, but also an explosion of authentic flavors. Our cuisine will bring you to discover the tradition of the Salento region, through elegant reinterpretations prepared with local ingredients.
Whether you are here for business, tourism, or relaxation, our catering services will offer you a special experience to remember.
Breakfast
A large breakfast buffet, the pride of the hotel, is prepared every morning for our guests with a selection of fresh sweet and savory Salento specialties, such as pasticciotti and pastarelle, handmade by the best pastry shops in the city.
Vegan and gluten-free options are also available to meet the needs of all our guests.
Lounge bar
Open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, the bar in the hotel lobby is open to everyone.
Here you will find excellent coffee service with cappuccino, tea, herbal teas, etc., accompanied by homemade pastries and freshly made sandwiches.
At lunchtime, you can enjoy a light lunch with toasts, stuffed sandwiches, cold platters like salads, caprese, ham and mozzarella, etc…
For the aperitif, we have an excellent list of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails that our barman makes on the spot like Aperol Spritz, Gin Tonic, and more, with dry snacks.
To end the day with a relaxing moment, the hotel’s bar offers a wide selection of distilled spirits, you can choose from excellent national and international labels.
Restaurant
Open only for private parties and events of every kind and size – from 40 to 800 people – for leisure or business groups, the restaurant of the BW Leone di Messapia is the ideal place where you can trasform every occasion in a unique experience.
The cuisine combines innovation and quality, guaranteeing excellence even when serving large numbers. We offer dishes inspired by Mediterranean tradition, made with selected ingredients from southern Italy, to offer authentic and refined flavors that will delight every palate.
Masseria Bella'Mbriana
La Bella ‘Mbriana in Lecce is a historic Salento farmhouse (masseria) that was once used as a leather tannery and converted into a restaurant and pizzeria in 1996. It is located a short walk from the Hotel Leone di Messapia and offers guests the chance to experience the authentic atmosphere of Salento. Its Lecce stone star vaults and large atrium can accommodate small and large groups.
The farmhouse restaurant and pizzeria offers a wide range of culinary choices, including an extensive à la carte menu featuring Mediterranean cuisine and fragrant pizzas, as well as a specials menu that changes regularly to reflect the seasons. The rustic setting is also ideal for small and large private parties.