Local fish & seafood, plus pasta dishes, in an understated vaulted room or on a covered terrace.
At a glance
#15 of 16 Seafood restaurants in BariLocalGuideWorld score: 4.10
Rating breakdown
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5 ★57%
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4 ★23%
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3 ★9%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★8%
What reviewers talk about
Share of 16 recent reviews that mention each topic.
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Food88%
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Service & staff81%
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Price & value56%
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Waiting & crowds50%
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Cleanliness13%
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View13%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Al Pescatore?
- Al Pescatore is rated 4.1 out of 5 based on 5,806 reviews.
- How does Al Pescatore rank in Bari?
- Al Pescatore is #15 of 16 Seafood restaurants in Bari by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Al Pescatore located?
- Piazza Federico II di Svevia, 6/8, 70122 Bari BA, Italy — 0.3 km from the center of Bari.
- What do visitors mention most about Al Pescatore?
- Most often: food, service & staff, price & value (from 16 recent reviews).
- How can I contact Al Pescatore?
- Phone: +39 080 523 7039 · Website: alpescatorebari.com
Similar to what others have commented. Be careful when you eat here. Make sure you understood everything they said and everything you ordered. They also told us the seafood pasta was for 2 people so they ended up charging is for the dish twice 🙄 I would have gotten another dish if they were clear about it.
The food was good. Seafood was fresh! Good ambiance the restaurant. The service was good in the sense that they were not rude but it took long. The most expensive meal we've had on our trip. Overall experience was ok!
The food was good. Seafood was fresh! Good ambiance the restaurant. The service was good in the sense that they were not rude but it took long. The most expensive meal we've had on our trip. Overall experience was ok!
The positives are that the food was good. The seafood and fish are definitely fresh and of a good standard.
The big negative was the Oven Baked Fish suddenly becoming an €80 course when presented with bill despite the menu saying €22. When I asked the waiter about this he explained that the fish is charged by weight rather than fixed price. I've no problem with that but this should be clearly stated in the menu like they already do with the lobster. It should also be explained by the staff when ordering.
We would return here as the food was decent but I would definitely firm up the price when ordering from the menu next time.
The big negative was the Oven Baked Fish suddenly becoming an €80 course when presented with bill despite the menu saying €22. When I asked the waiter about this he explained that the fish is charged by weight rather than fixed price. I've no problem with that but this should be clearly stated in the menu like they already do with the lobster. It should also be explained by the staff when ordering.
We would return here as the food was decent but I would definitely firm up the price when ordering from the menu next time.
Wonderful place with great service. Beautiful selection of fresh seafood. Unfortunately some of our choices were overcooked when presented. Too bad as it ticked all the other boxes. We'll probably give it another try and hope for better preparation of the beautifully fresh sesfood.
Beware of sneaky upselling. We were told risotto was 2x portion minimum order which was not written on the menu, and when we ordered a 25 eur baked fish, they gave us a market price fish which ended up costing 80 eur. Our server was also quite rude and silently handed us the bill with her back turned to us. Food was overall good but carpaccio had chewy parts.
Should have listend to the 1star-reviews on Google.
We ordered a 300g raw fish for 24€ and they didn't even fillet the fish properly to get all the meat. Then we ate fried seafood, where they fried this fish (without asking) and so the plate consisted largely of the fish with hardly any meat left on it (i guess to save on the seafood).
When we got the bill we noticed that the waiter had overcharged us for the fish by 100g (what a coincidence) and when we pointed this out to him he didn't even take the full price for 100g off. I guess that's how they do their tipping there.
We ordered a 300g raw fish for 24€ and they didn't even fillet the fish properly to get all the meat. Then we ate fried seafood, where they fried this fish (without asking) and so the plate consisted largely of the fish with hardly any meat left on it (i guess to save on the seafood).
When we got the bill we noticed that the waiter had overcharged us for the fish by 100g (what a coincidence) and when we pointed this out to him he didn't even take the full price for 100g off. I guess that's how they do their tipping there.
Cheated by the waiter by changing the order. We ordered 2 times seafood spaghetti each listed in the menu for 16€, ended up paying 35€ per dish because waiter added some prawns without telling us what that will cost us extra.
It’s cheating and stealing. This restaurant is not recommended for non Italian visitors. They will suck your money out, using the language issues.
It’s cheating and stealing. This restaurant is not recommended for non Italian visitors. They will suck your money out, using the language issues.
Warm greetings from the manager, Gianni and his staff. The seafood was the freshest I’ve tasted. Great wine suggestion too. Recommended if you’re in Bari.
We had really looked forward to a special evening in Bari and had booked in advance on a friday night. We got starters as planned. From there we where forgotten. After more than an hour we where told “two minuttes”. 45 minuttes later we got one of two main dishes. After another half an hour, and more than two hours after we arrived, we asked for the cheque. Another seating had arrived at the other tables around us at that point. None of the staff informed us that they might had forgotten about us or informed us about anything else during the evening. They did nothing to try to save our night. A small effort could have made a difference. Instead we payed for everything in full except the missing main dish. It was the most expensive meal of our whole trip - and the worst. With no excuses or explanations along the way. I’m normally not one to complain or leave a bad review. And it is the first time I have ever left a restaurant before the end of a meal.
Rude and overpriced. What’s the point of 5 pages of white wines if they don’t have what you ask for and don’t tell you for half an hour until your food has arrived? The wine waiter then refused us the wine menu again and insisted on recommending something himself which he sarcastically kept asking if it was ok thereafter. Our starter was half the weight it should have been and fish of the day with potatoes and olives expensive and ungenerous compared with a similar meal in Monopoli. The food itself tasted good but the experience a disappointing end to an otherwise lovely holiday in Puglia. I suggest you don’t bother with Al Pescatore.
Fantastic experience with plenty of raw fish and fish pasta options all great! To choose from such a rich menu is quite tough, my suggestion: follow the recommendation of the waiters! You'll never go wrong with any of the plates, price quality ratio is also very good and service is fast! Cannot recommend enough! With some nice white wine to accompany it.
We went on a busy night that they seemed to over sit and understaff. Our server basically had no time for us and they were out of everything that we wanted to order. So the server (somewhat rudely) just told us what we were going to get for dinner instead of trying to help us get what we actually wanted. Our food came out probably 10 minutes apart and was mediocre at best. The manager knew how upset I was by the meal so I was brought to him (not him to me) by our server to be asked about my meal, which he responded to saying that they were busy that night with no other consolation. There are plenty of other seafood restaurants around worth going to.
Perfect location right at the entrance of the historic center, facing the castle and the long boardwalk on the Adriatic Sea. The room was modern, with a large armoire with hangers, shelves, and a safe. Big dresser facing the bed. AC worked well. Bathroom with spiffy rainshower with all kinds of jets, bidet, toilet, hairdryer. Linens and towels were very clean. Breakfast was fantastic, around a square communal island with the food in the middle: bread, cakes, charcuteries, cheese, fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, juice, and Martino’s excellent cappuccino. It was fun chatting with other guests from across the world around breakfast. Our host Martino was amazing! So helpful and devoted, always available to book tours, chauffeurs, parking passes, make recommendations for day trips, restaurant reservations. He was so knowledgeable and approachable. Would highly recommend this place as a base for visiting Bari and the Puglia region. Grazie Martino, you are a wonderful host!
It was lovely experience. Food was great. Very fresh, you can select yourself daily catch and it will be prepared accordingly. Friday and weekends I would recommend to make a booking to secure a table, this place is popular and it gets crowded. Ambiance was relaxing and servers were attentive even in the moments when they were completely packed. I had cooked seafood platter and marinated octopus, and it was excellent!
What a wonderful find in Old Bari! The hotel is great, with very comfortable rooms, good size bathroom with excellent quality towels. Very clean with excellent housekeeping daily.
One of the best breakfasts we've had in any hotel of all star ratings! It's served family style around a large table, with wonderful local products, such as burrata, prosciutto, fresh fruit and much more.
Martino the manager is extremely hospitable and very knowledgeable, giving great recommendations for both sightseeing & local restaurants.
We booked a room with a balcony and we would definitely recommend one of these...an espresso in the morning, or a glass of wine in the evening on the terrace is delightful.
Great location within walking distance to all of the key sights.
One of the best breakfasts we've had in any hotel of all star ratings! It's served family style around a large table, with wonderful local products, such as burrata, prosciutto, fresh fruit and much more.
Martino the manager is extremely hospitable and very knowledgeable, giving great recommendations for both sightseeing & local restaurants.
We booked a room with a balcony and we would definitely recommend one of these...an espresso in the morning, or a glass of wine in the evening on the terrace is delightful.
Great location within walking distance to all of the key sights.
It is a good restaurant but there were some weird and annoying things.
If someone orders buffalo mozzarella , why give them two portions of complimentary burata ( this seemed to happen to everyone )
The main air conditioned restaurant is a better place to sit than the other options.
The toilet did not have a seat.
If someone orders buffalo mozzarella , why give them two portions of complimentary burata ( this seemed to happen to everyone )
The main air conditioned restaurant is a better place to sit than the other options.
The toilet did not have a seat.
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