Quintessenza started as a discreet restaurant with one priority: looking after the guest. Today it sits in a 19th-century palazzo in Trani, overlooking the Castello Svevo and the Cathedral, while keeping its family spirit at the centre. Four brothers run the house, and their father, a farmer, supplies olive oil and produce from his own land. Chef Stefano Di Gennaro’s cooking follows the same line. He works with local ingredients and gives himself room to play with ideas, while keeping the result precise and restrained. The menu avoids showmanship and goes for the core of flavour, with dishes that feel refined, familiar, and distinctly from this part of Italy.
Restaurant • Fine Dining
Quintessenza
Restaurant Quintessenza
Quintessenza
Trani (BT)
Saverio Di Gennaro
Saverio Di Gennaro is the sommelier at JRE restaurant Quintessenza in Trani, Italy. He manages the cellar and crafts a wine list through meticulous selection and personal relationships with winegrowers. Saverio believes every glass of wine tells a unique story, particularly those produced by farmers whose values align with his own. He focuses on organic and biodynamic wines and strives not for rigid pairings, but to surprise and entertain his guests, ensuring each experience is unforgettable.
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Stefano Di Gennaro
Stefano Di Gennaro is owner and chef at restaurant Quintessenza. After Stefano finished his culinary education at Hotellerie Institute of Molfetta in 2004, he joined the kitchens of restaurants across Italy. In 2011 he decided it was time for his own fine-dining establishment. He opened the doors of Quintessenza restaurant, where his finest creative Italian cuisine was soon awarded its first Michelin star.
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- 1 Michelin star
- Local seafood
Restaurant Quintessenza
Here, top chef Stefano Di Gennaro conjures up his mouth-watering creative Italian cuisine. His dishes are both a feast for your eyes, as well as for your palate, and draws diners from near and far to this cozy inn on the Adriatic sea.
Quintessenza’s cuisine
Quintessenza restaurant draws gourmets from near and far with its artful Italian cuisine and delicious seafood dishes, conjured up by chef Stefano Di Gennaro.
Specialties on the menu at Quintessenza include the deliciously marinated amberjack with beetroot and tomato; and the tortelloni with ricotta, red shrimp, and Trani Muscat bisque. Those with a sweet tooth will especially love the “Farmer's breakfast” consisting of soft ricotta ice cream with extra virgin olive oil, biscuits and fruit sauce.
Good to know: various vegetarian and vegan options are also available, just ask the staff.
Trani surroundings
There is a sophisticated feel to the beautiful town of Trani, especially in the summer when the marina-side bars are packed. It is a beautiful area to discover, with its medieval churches, glossy limestone streets and crumbling yet charming houses. The cathedral, pale against the deep-blue sea, is the town's most captivating sight.
Contact
Here you find us
QuintessenzaVia Lionelli 62
76125
76125
Trani (BT)
ItalyOpening times
| Day | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | ||
| Tuesday | ||
| Wednesday | 12:50 - 14:15 | 19:50 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:50 - 14:15 | 19:50 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 12:50 - 14:15 | 19:50 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:50 - 14:15 | 19:50 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:50 - 14:15 | 19:50 - 22:00 |
Book a table @ Quintessenza
Make your dinner reservations through our website for a high-quality gastronomic experience – it’s quick and easy. Book your table here and get ready for an unforgettable culinary event.
