OUR STORY, OUR PRIDE
In this city nestled between the sea and hills, where olive trees are the most beautiful sight our eyes can behold, we have learned firsthand that one can live by hospitality, that it’s possible to thrive by following visionary ideas.
Right here, we open the doors of our home to the traveler, with the hope that the flavors of our table may also nourish their spirit.
Luigi Lacerignola
Chef
Despite his young age, he has over a decade of experience in Italian, European, and international kitchens. Even as his career reached new heights working in prestigious New York, Luigi's desire was to return to his homeland to cook for his own people.
Pietro Fovio
Maitre
With over 10 years in the hospitality industry—first in the United Kingdom and then in the high-end hotel sector of Fasano—his extensive experience, both in the dining room and behind the bar, makes him the perfect maître d'.
His mission? To coordinate service with the highest quality standards.
Vito Fasano
Manager
He has worked as a commis de salle, chef de rang, and finally as maître d' and international sommelier. Too French? Let’s keep it simple: in over 10 years of experience, he has learned from the best in the industry, taking on roles of responsibility in prestigious hotels. At Ardecuore, he oversees the wine selection and corporate coordination.
Pietro, Luigi, and Vito have decided to share all their experience and love for this work. Together, they pursue a big dream: to share their passion for fine wines and good cuisine in Fasano, where they were born and raised, with the guests of Ardecuore. Remembering their faces, anticipating their desires, and welcoming them into a unique place like Ardecuore.
OUR CULTURE
«Why do three young men choose to stay in Fasano?
For love—love for this work and for their city.»
Staying in their homeland to draw from its exceptional raw materials and offer a cuisine that evokes childhood memories while also being technically innovative and environmentally sustainable.
This is the challenge that Luigi, Pietro, and Vito have embraced by choosing to stay in their homeland to open Trattoria Contemporanea Ardecuore, striving to take their dreams by the hand.
Our Philosophy
The contemporary trattoria Ardecuore combines the traditions of rustic cuisine with culinary innovation, reinterpreting its flavors and preparations.
We want to enjoy blending research and tradition, modernity and history, ideas and ingredients. Creating a special atmosphere where it’s easy to enjoy good company and be carried away.
The menu follows the seasons and is crafted with respect for local culinary tradition: pasta is strictly handmade, and vegetables are exclusively seasonal. High-quality cheeses and cured meats come solely from Puglian farms and producers, as do the wines on our list.
At Ardecuore, you can embrace local flavors without sacrificing quality and variety.
