A stylish, highly versatile Lecce restaurant-bar with strong food, coffee, desserts, cocktails and local popularity, but recurring reports of slow or discourteous service and pricing that can feel disconnected from execution.
300MILA delivers solid food quality anchored by standout dishes like carbonara, risotto, and wok preparations, but inconsistency across items and occasions prevents a stronger grade. The stylish Lecce setting and design appeal create an inviting destination, yet variable service attentiveness and notably slow drink service undercut the overall polish needed for higher marks.
300MILA is the polished, lively all-day address that can cover a morning coffee, a stylish aperitivo or a proper dinner without changing venues. Its Lecce setting and design repeatedly charm diners, while the drinks list is a genuine talking point: think an encyclopedic gin and spirits selection rather than a short house-cocktail card. The best visits feel warm and impressive; the weaker ones sound like a beautiful room where nobody noticed the table. As one positive guest effectively put it, the place feels like a local favorite with plenty of polish. The kitchen is contemporary and intentionally wide-ranging: carbonara, seasonal risotto, seafood and octopus sit beside sushi, poke, wok dishes and sweet-chili or teriyaki accents. That breadth is a strength for groups with different appetites, though it is not a focused traditional trattoria and adventurous diners will find more to explore than conservative ones. Portions are generally described as generous, but value becomes debatable around cocktails, desserts and poorly executed individual items. Families can make it work, and one review specifically says the children were well catered for. The current menu offers familiar choices such as club sandwich, chicken, potatoes, pasta, panini, gelato and simple pastries, alongside sushi and seafood for more adventurous young eaters. Still, the menu has no clearly identified children’s section, and the reported allergy-handling lapse means parents should confirm modifications carefully.
Area vibe: Historic, baroque and tourist-oriented city centre with lively cafés and restaurants.
Safety: Generally safe with good evening foot traffic though pickpocketing can occur in crowded spots.
What's nearby: Close to Basilica di Santa Croce, Piazza Sant'Oronzo, museums, boutiques and main transport links.
The menu’s best bets range from praised risotto and octopus to sushi mixes and classic Salento pastries.
Come for the stylish all-day setting and broad menu, but plan for potentially slow service and a bill that rises quickly with drinks.
Expect a polished Lecce address that works from morning coffee through aperitivo and dinner, with a lively side that can expose service weaknesses.