Culinary Offerings
The menu at Il Villino is born from the intersection of experience, gastronomic sensitivity, and a deep connection to the local area. Each dish is designed to highlight the quality of the raw ingredients, complement the rhythm of the table, and offer guests a culinary journey consistent with the soul of the location.
The sea enters the menu with character and finesse, through dishes featuring the fresh catch, crustaceans, seafood, and the freshness of Mediterranean cuisine. The land completes the narrative with aromas, vegetables, seasonal ingredients, and flavors that bring balance and identity to the experience.
At Il Villino, the menu is not just a selection of dishes, but a way to tell the story of Santa Cesarea Terme, Salento, and the pleasure of dining in a unique setting overlooking the sea, guided by a long tradition of hospitality.
- Appetizers

- First Courses

- Risottos

- Soups

- Salmon carpaccio
- Swordfish carpaccio
- Smoked salmon with toasted bread
- Shrimp with wild greens
- Fruit and shrimp cocktail
- Italian-style appetizer
- Bresaola, arugula, and Grana cheese
- Spaghetti with langoustines
- Spaghetti with clams
- Spaghetti with lobster
- Seafood linguine
- Tagliolini with salmon
- Orecchiette and maccheroncini
- Orecchiette and macaroni
- Tortelloni with lobster cream
- Sardinian gnocchetti
- Shrimp and lemon risotto
- Lobster risotto
- Parmesan risotto
- Salmon and caviar risotto
- Champagne risotto
- Shrimp and radicchio risotto
- Shrimp and zucchini risotto
- Fish soup
- Musky octopus soup
- Mussel soup
- Seafood soup
- Walnut soup
- Clam soup
- Wedge clam soup