The No. 1 Scampi Tagliolini in the Province of Bari

Hi,

I'm Vito Amodio, chef at Al Bel Paese. My passion for cooking was born in my mother's workshop, the Pastificio Artigiano Molese, where I mastered the art of fresh pasta and its perfect harmony with seafood.

At our restaurant, we celebrate the authentic flavors of the Apulian sea, highlighting local catches and zero-kilometer ingredients. Each dish tells a story of tradition, with just the right touch of innovation to enhance flavors without overwhelming them.

Here at Al Bel Paese, we believe in pure quality: expertly crafted fresh pasta and the finest seafood from local fishermen, for those who truly appreciate the genuine taste of the sea.

You won't find dishes designed to impress, but to move you. Because real cuisine is about respecting ingredients and elevating them without unnecessary artifices.

The elegance of fine dining meets the true soul of the Apulian sea, with honest ingredients and flavors that tell a story of tradition.

From the kitchen of Al Bel Paese come only those dishes that tell the true story of Apulian tradition—the ones you used to enjoy at your grandparents' or parents' table, prepared with genuine ingredients and a love for old-world cooking.

Lunch or dinner at Al Bel Paese means rediscovering the authentic flavors of the sea and land, with rich tastes that bring back memories of family lunches and convivial dinners.

Cavatelli with seafood, paccheri with lobster, scorpionfish tagliolini, rice with potatoes and mussels... every dish is a tribute to tradition, made with fresh pasta from our workshop and the finest local seafood.

Every meal deserves a perfect ending, and our homemade desserts are the cherry on top of your experience at Al Bel Paese.

Crafted with genuine ingredients and recipes that honor Apulian tradition, our desserts celebrate the simplicity and authenticity of flavors.

Our fresh seafood pairs perfectly with our pasta, creating an extraordinary harmony of flavors that brings the best of our coastal cuisine straight to your table.

The use of time-honored techniques, combined with an obsessive attention to detail, makes our fresh pasta simply perfect: al dente, flavorful, able to hold the sauce and unleash an incredible taste in every bite.

For a true pasta lover, the difference between store-bought pasta and homemade is not just obvious—it's a sensory experience that transforms the way you enjoy food.

Our pasta is never ordinary, never rushed.

Each serving is a small masterpiece, crafted by the hands of those who love and respect the art of cooking and tradition.

Every dish is prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients to ensure you enjoy an authentic experience.

Our kitchen brigade works with dedication to offer you only excellent dishes, cooked to order. And if there is a dish that best represents us, it is our Fresh Tagliolino with Scampi.

Our fresh tagliolini, handmade in our Pastificio Artigiano Molese, are made with extra Altamura semolina, a high-quality ingredient that gives the pasta a unique texture and a flavor that reflects our tradition.

For the sauce, we select only the best from our land and sea: cherry tomatoes from the Lapietra farm, grown with hydroponic methods to maintain freshness and sweetness, and Mutti tomato passata, for an authentic and rich flavor.

To complete the dish, a fresh 150g scampi, carefully selected directly from local fishing boats, to ensure freshness and the unmistakable flavor of the Apulian sea.

Each ingredient is chosen with passion, to offer you a culinary experience that respects our tradition, but with a touch of innovation, bringing the Apulian sea directly to your table.

Without false modesty, you must know that I am absolutely sure that Al Bel Paese's Tagliolino with Scampi is the No. 1 in the province of Bari.

Feeling tempted to try it, aren't you?

I knew it... That's why we're inviting you to book a table now to experience the best of Apulian seafood.

Savor our Tagliolino with Scampi and other seafood specialties prepared with fresh and selected ingredients at Al Bel Paese.

This is also confirmed by the hundreds and hundreds of positive reviews that Al Bel Paese customers have written on TripAdvisor and Google, in which they lavish praise on our Tagliolino with Scampi.

Why delay rediscovering the authentic flavors of the sea, in a culinary experience that celebrates tradition and quality? Book your table now!

In addition to the goodness of fresh pasta and fresh fish, Al Bel Paese also prides itself on a super professional dining room service. Inside the restaurant, you'll find only attentive, knowledgeable staff, who, in addition to recommending dishes, will expertly guide you through wine pairings.

Yes, our wine cellar is a true treasure for wine lovers, with 120 labels including white wines, rosé wines, sparkling wines and an exclusive selection of champagnes.

For those who appreciate spirits, we also offer a refined collection of grappas and eaux-de-vie, with 30 different varieties, to best accompany your gastronomic experience.

Let yourself be guided to discover unique pairings, perfect for enhancing the authentic flavors of our seafood cuisine.

My team and I await you at Viale P.D. Pesce 14 in Mola di Bari.

Until we meet again, Vito Amodio, Chef and proprietor of Al Bel Paese – Fresh Pasta and Fresh Fish.

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Special Recognition

We are pleased to announce that Al Bel Paese – Fresh Pasta and Fresh Fish has been recognized as the Recommended Restaurant 2024 by Restaurant Guru. A big thank you to all our customers for their patronage and support!