Breakfast is the main moment when guests immerse themselves in scents and traditions. During winter, breakfast is served in the ancient underground olive mill, while in summer it is offered on the terrace from 8 to 11. The skilled hands of my mother, Luisa, prepare everything that is offered in the rich breakfast buffet, in which Salento pastries play a leading role. Among the many sweet delights served, the Pasticciotto is definitely a must. It should be enjoyed hot. The Pasticciotto is a sweet pastry with ancient origins, which traditionally contains a custard cream, although there are numerous variations. The Fruttone, a Salento sweet made of shortcrust pastry, is filled with jam and almond paste, and covered in chocolate. On the breakfast table at "A Locanda tù Marchese," guests will also find Mustazzoli, almond biscuits with chocolate icing, and rustic Pastarelle, breakfast cookies that Salento mothers used to prepare to accompany cups of milk. Fresh and syrupy fruit, hot beverages, fruit juices and freshly squeezed juices, rusks, butter, cereals, homemade jams, honey, yogurt, but also bread, eggs, cheese, and cold cuts complete the rich breakfast buffet for our guests.

"The Marchese's Inn" (A Locanda Tù Marchese) is a trattoria and grill in Salento, in the city of Matino in the province of Lecce. Here, the true protagonist is the traditional rustic and homestyle cuisine of Puglia and Salento, prepared and served with love and respect for old rituals and cooking methods. It is a way to introduce you to Salento, a way to rediscover those scents and flavors that remind us of our history and roots. Furthermore, the grill area offers a variety of local and non-local cuts of meat, aged in a meat maturation machine called Dry Ager, and seasoned with spices, sauces, and side dishes. At A Locanda Tù Marchese, a typical trattoria in Salento, guests, whether they are staying in our B&B in Matino or other visitors, will find dishes from traditional Puglian and Salentine gastronomy, based on the principles of the Mediterranean Diet. Since 2010, this combination of simple dishes, common to Mediterranean populations, has been recognized and protected by UNESCO as "Intangible Cultural Heritage". The special blend of legumes, cereals, vegetables, meat, and fish creates a mix of flavors and aromas that perfectly represent our region. Our collaboration with Coldiretti farmers and breeders within the Campagna Amica project is an additional guarantee of the seasonality and authenticity of the ingredients, essential elements of the Mediterranean Diet. Who better than Nonna Tetta, together with Chef Daniele and his skilled hands, can take care of these exceptional ingredients? Their professionalism and ancient knowledge, passed down from generation to generation, offer traditional recipes that allow you to savor the Salento of the past, characterized by anticipation, care, and study of local raw materials.