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Cooking Experience

Lezioni di Cucina Salentina

In the shade of the Duomo, hidden in an ancient courtyard where a river once flowed, is a beautiful palazzo. Inside the door, you will step into a world of culinary treasures. As a fresh bottle of wine is uncorked and the stoves are lit, join Gianna and her team Maya and Marco in the kitchen. Welcome to Cooking Experience, Puglia's best cooking school.

Gianna Greco, chef-sommelier-owner, presides proudly over her beautiful cookery school in Lecce's Centro Storico. She will give you the warmest welcome and share her culinary secrets, handed down over generations from her Salentine family. Here, you will learn how to cook authentic recipes from the Salento region. Gianna's cooking classes are truly hands-on - every student will create a series of recipes from scratch, under Gianna's guidance.

After cooking our multi-course Salentina meal, we will relax in the school's beautiful private courtyard, where the scents of fresh herbs fill the air, or in the atmospheric dining room. We will then dine together on our freshly made dishes, accompanied by local wines handpicked by Gianna.

Cooking with new friends and dining al fresco are rich rewards, but perhaps the most amazing part of these cooking lessons is witnessing Gianna's infectious passion for her territorio. She lives and breathes the Salento, and we she is the perfect chef to teach you about Pugliese culture and cuisine.

Mantatelurè

Exclusive Guesthouse

Down a quiet cobbled street in the north of Lecce's Centro Storico is a gorgeous carved stone entryway. Behind the gate is a serene oasis in the heart of Lecce: a beautiful courtyard garden of blooming flowers and fragrant orange trees.

Welcome to Mantatelurè, an exclusive guest house in a graceful palazzo dating from 1550. In 2013, the guest house opened to rave reviews, and the praise just keeps on coming. Mantatelurè has been featured in Elle, Elle Decor, Marie Claire, Vanity Fair, MarcoPolo, Donna Moderna, Bravacasa, Diva Magazine, Apulia Magazine, Myself, and a host of others, and voted amongst the top Puglia Hotels and Inns on TripAdvisor. They recently won the top honour of being named Lecce's best B&B on Italian TV's Quattro Hotel program.

Mantatelurè features just eight immaculate, stylish rooms, all designed with guests' comfort in mind. The Palazzo's conversion is stunning and tasteful, the style elegant yet chic, the attention to detail incredible. It retains all its original historical charm yet offers guests the best modern amenities.

But best of all is the service. Owner Marco, Managers Francesca and Marta, housekeeping manager Valentina and baker Anna will ensure that your every need is taken care of.

Mantatelurè means, in Leccese dialect, "cover of the king," and each guest is treated like royalty from the moment they step through the doors. We chose Mantatelurè because they reflect our Italian holiday philosophy: come as guests - leave as friends. We look forward to welcoming you to Mantatelurè, the best accommodation in Lecce.