Il Tempo Nuovo serves modern Apulian fine dining in Ugento, with Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025 and an extensive wine list.
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- Address
- Via Castello, 13, 73059 Ugento LE, Italy
- Phone
- +39 0833 185 0721
- Website
- iltemponuovo.com
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Modern Apulian fine dining in Ugento
Modern Apulian fine dining leads the kitchen at Il Tempo Nuovo, with a contemporary focus and local sourcing. Michelin recognised the restaurant with a Plate in 2024 and 2025.
Historic building with garden views
Via Castello, 13 anchors the restaurant in a historic building with a garden and garden views. That setting suits a dinner planned around place as much as cooking.
Formal dinner pace with wine
Formal service, smart casual dress, and leisurely pacing frame dinner here. The extensive wine list and conversational noise level fit a longer, table-led evening.
In Context: Similar Options
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il Tempo Nuovo | Modern Apulian Fine Dining | $$$ | Michelin Plate | centro storico |
| Retrogusto | Modern Italian Seafood | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Otranto |
| Pentole e Provette | Modern Apulian Seafood | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Fasano |
| Terradimare | Modern Apulian Seafood | $$$ | Michelin Plate | central Trani |
| Meraviglioso Osteria Moderna | Modern Italian Seafood Osteria | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Polignano a Mare |
| La Bul | Modern Puglian Fine Dining | $$$ | Michelin Plate | central Bari |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Romantic
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Historic Building
- Garden
- Open Kitchen
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
- Garden
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 7:30–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 7:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 7:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- 7:30–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Refined and elegant atmosphere in vaulted dining room or candlelit garden, blending historic castle charm with modern comfort.