Orto

Orto is a refined restaurant in Monopoli, Puglia, Italy, recognized by the Michelin Guide for its contemporary, seasonal cuisine. From June 2026, it offers a single monthly tasting menu intimately linked to the land and natural rhythms. The restaurant seats only 12 guests, fostering a calm, measured dining pace within the scenic Nina Trulli Resort. Chef Cinzia Mancini leads the kitchen with a focus on vegetables, drawing from the onsite garden that supplies fresh, seasonal produce. Alongside resident chef Paola Alemanno, she crafts menus featuring hand-pulled pastas, local grains, homemade curds, and fresh coastal fish sourced through sustainable, small-producer networks. The cuisine celebrates vegetables as the centerpiece, as in dishes like egg with potatoes, burnt wheat ash, and black olives, or cappelletto filled with ‘cialledda,’ a local bread and tomato preparation. The dining space immerses guests in Puglia’s countryside ambiance, using white lime and aromatic herbs to echo the natural surroundings. Sommelier Claudio curates wines that complement the terroir-focused menu, whose courses are carefully planned to harmonize with harvest seasons and crop rotations. Orto does not accommodate severe allergies, ensuring a deliberate culinary journey rooted in authenticity and sustainability.