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Cielo Restaurant Ostuni – Modern Cuisine with Michelin Recognition in Puglia

Cielo in Ostuni

Within the whitewashed warren of Ostuni’s historic centre, La Sommità Relais—a 16th-century residence—houses Cielo, a restaurant that has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction. The setting alone is striking: a peaceful oasis in the Spanish garden, surrounded by white walls, where the only sounds might be the cooing of pigeons and the distant bells of the cathedral.

The kitchen is led by executive chef Angelo Convertini, who describes his approach as a marriage of tradition and innovation, rooted in respect for seasonal, local ingredients. “La tradizione e l’innovazione si sposano nell’arte culinaria,” he writes, and his menus reflect that balance. The à la carte, for example, offers Senatore Cappelli orecchiette with Lucanian lamb ragù, lemon, and laurel—a dish that speaks directly to the Puglian landscape. Spaghetti with garlic, oil, chili, mussels, cherry tomatoes, and fresh fennel is another highlight, as is the burrata with seasonal tomatoes and ‘barattieri’ cucumbers.

Cielo’s modern cuisine is not fussy; it lets the quality of the ingredients lead. The Easter menu, priced at 110 euros per guest, shows the same clarity: Lucanian lamb grilled with asparagus, fresh broad beans, and oyster sauce; risotto with Apulian cauliflower, walnut husk, and citrus-infused lard. Desserts like the “Dulcis in cinere” (potato in foil with pepper ice cream and Coratino oil) and a pastiera-inspired creation keep the meal grounded in the region’s culinary memory.

The Michelin Recommended award, earned in the 2026 guide, acknowledges Cielo as a destination worth seeking out in Ostuni. It is a place where the past—the stone walls, the ancient portals—frames a contemporary dining experience that feels both intimate and generous. Whether you come for lunch or dinner, the focus remains on what is true to Puglia, reimagined with skill and restraint.