Bistrot & Café

seasonal flavors, organic wines and a deep care for our environment.

Seasonal local dishes and a curated selection of natural, organic wines, offering a culinary experience grounded in tradition and conviviality.

Food

Zero Waste

No Meat. We don’t eat meat. We carefully select our ingredients to minimize environmental impact. That’s why we rely on conscious and responsible supply chains, supporting local and neighborhood producers.

Bread. Our bread is made by the Ricchiuti family bakery, a historic family of bakers just a few steps away from us. They use only selected grains, both for the 100% rye bread and the sourdough bread.

Fruits and Vegetables. Always seasonal, our fruits and vegetables come from nearby farms and are distributed directly by farmers at the neighborhood market.

Dairy Products. Our dairy products come from free-range farms that do not practice slaughtering or induce lactation; availability varies depending on milk production.

Oils and Preserves. Our olive oil is produced in-house, while our preserves come from Savelletri, made with ingredients from regenerative agriculture.

Aromatics. Our spices are homegrown—cultivated directly on our rooftop to ensure unmatched freshness and fragrance.

Wine

Only Artisanal

Our Wine Cellar

We offer a selection of blended wines (made from multiple grape varieties) and single-origin wines (from a single grape variety), sourced both from Italy and abroad. They are crafted by small winemakers dedicated to preserving the culture and identity of their land, always respecting nature.

Wine Styles

Still or Re-fermented

Re-fermented wines undergo a second fermentation in the bottle, creating natural bubbles.

Ancestral Wines

Made using the ancestral method, where fermentation is completed in the bottle without filtration, using natural yeasts.

Biodynamic Wines

Produced according to biodynamic farming principles, respecting natural cycles and biodiversity.

Skin-Contact (“Orange Wines”)

White wines left in contact with their skins, developing richer color and more intense aromas.

Oxidized Wines

Deliberately exposed to light oxidation to develop unique aromatic profiles.

Noble Rot Wines

Made from grapes affected by “noble rot” (Botrytis cinerea), which imparts unique flavors and aromas.

Unfiltered Wines

Bottled without filtration, preserving natural aromas and particles.

Indigenous Yeast Wines

Fermented using the naturally occurring yeasts on the grapes and in the winery.

Sulfite-Free Wines

No added sulfur dioxide, apart from the minimal traces naturally present in the winemaking process.

Benefits and Philosophy

These are artisanal wines, crafted with traditional methods and without harmful additives. They are easier on the body and can contribute positively to gut microbiota health.

inTERNATIONAL SELECTION

Curated by our sommelier, Antonio Radicci, our selection spans across France, the Canary Islands, Spain, Slovenia, Greece, Germany, South Africa, and Italy.

our style

These wines and winemakers reflect what we love—authentic expressions of regions, cultures, and production philosophies that align with our vision of wine, the world, and conviviality.

text here

Coffee

Local and Special

Our coffee is produced by Il Manovale, an artisanal micro-roastery founded by a team of passionate coffee professionals. Their mission is to bring fresh, traceable, and handcrafted coffee to homes and cafés, making coffee a conscious choice.

Artisanal Roasting

Il Manovale roasts small batches using Giesen W6A and Giesen W15A machines, preserving the unique characteristics of each bean and enhancing its aromatic potential. A great cup of coffee requires expert roasting to develop aromas, balance flavors, and highlight the unique “flavors” of green coffee beans.

Sustainable Microlots

Our coffee is sourced from sustainable microlots, where each plant is individually cared for. Every roasting batch undergoes tasting trials to guarantee exceptional quality.

Blends and Single Origins

Il Manovale crafts expert-roasted blends and single-origin coffees. Roasting parameters are adjusted based on each bean’s evolution to achieve the best cup. We collaborate with them to create custom blends for our café, ensuring a unique coffee experience.

Traceability and Quality

This artisanal process allows Il Manovale to provide us with fully traceable coffee, a product of passion, attention, and expertise.

Honey

Libertà – Honey from the Neighborhood

Our honey is produced in the rooftop apiary of Imago Plus, an initiative developed in collaboration with the Municipality of Bari as part of the project A Shop Is More Than Just a Shop. Our apiary, called Alleanza (Alliance), is the first in Italy to be located on a commercial building in a central urban area. It is based in the Libertà neighborhood, the most densely populated district in the city of Bari. This honey carries the flavors of rosaceous fruits, apricots, and peaches. It is a testament to a rich and hidden plant biodiversity that must be protected. The apiary is cared for by Angelica, Antonio, Ilaria, and Patrizia, and represents the first step toward envisioning a space, a city, and a way of doing business rooted in the values of anti-speciesism and care.