Grotta Palazzese

If an image can speak a thousand words, then we need say no more about the Grotta Palazzese. This spectacular restaurant has been built into a large grotto that hangs over the blue sea below, offering incredible views and an unforgettable dining experience. 

It is the kind of exclusive experience that goes hand in hand with a yacht charter. The restaurant is part of the Grotta Palazzese Hotel in Polignano a Mare in the Puglia region of Southern Italy.

Its location has put it amongst the best hotels in the world, and its elegant finishes throughout make sure that it is befitting of its discerning guests.

Set 24 metres above the crashing waves below, the cave was carved out of limestone by the sea over centuries, and has been hosting diners since the 18th-century when it was used by Italian nobility. 

The cave has hosted diners since the Italian nobility in the 18th-century

Set 24 metres above the crashing waves below, the cave was carved out of limestone by the sea over centuries.

Whether visitors are enjoying a long lunch and taking in the daylight views or watching the sunset over the horizon as candlelight fills the cave, the atmosphere of dining in this unique location is like no other.

The menu features a number of set menu options as well as a la carte and showcases plates using the freshest seafood and refined Italian delicacies. 

The Grotta Palazzese restaurant is also known as the Summer Cave, as it is only open between May and October. That being said, the restaurant is extremely popular with discerning guests, so be sure to reserve a table well in advance to experience the venue's fine dining for yourself.

If you would like to incorporate a visit to Grotta Palazzese as part of your charter itinerary, please speak with your preferred yacht charter broker. 

Alternatively, you can start planning your next luxury vacation by viewing the entire fleet of superyachts available for Italy yacht charters.