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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this financially independent lifestyle, they invite you to take advantage of their wisdom and experience.

Le Quattro Specierie Gourmet Restaurant and Roof Garden - Risorgimento Resort

Lecce, Italy

Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

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As you know, Billy is a trained French Chef, so part of our traveling adventures focuses on cuisine in the local countries that we visit.

Billy found this restaurant listed in Lecce, and we were eager to try it out.

Le Quattro Spezierie offers Italian cuisine and garden views.

However, at the time of our visit, the Garden section of the restaurant was not open.

The front of Le Quattro Specierie Gourmet Restaurant, Lecce Italy

The front of the Resort and Restaurant

The hotel and restaurant was a short walk from our B&B.

The Risorgimento Resort was one of the first hotels built in the historical city of Lecce. It was opened in 1880, but after many years a restoration and refurbishment was needed, and the hotel reopened its doors in October 2007.

Inside and bottom floor of Le Quattro Specierie Gourmet Restaurant, Lecce Italy

Inside and first floor of the restaurant

The restaurant opened at noon and we were their first customers of the day.

It has a beautiful ambiance, and we took a table by the window.

 

 

 

 

White wine, bread and olive oil at Le Quattro Specierie Gourmet Restaurant, Lecce Italy

White wine, bread and olive oil

We ordered several items and a main course to share.

Freshly baked bread and olive oil were brought promptly to our table.

The breads in Italy are distinctive, and the Italians consider bread to be an essential part of any meal.

Carpaccio of fish at Le Quattro Specierie Gourmet Restaurant, Lecce Italy

Yellowtail Carpaccio

Both of us enjoy Carpaccios and this one was of a Yellowtail fish with celery puree, blueberries, black salt and toasted sesame seeds.

Black salt is quite healthy and has volcanic origins, containing essential trace minerals.

There is also some olive oil on the carpaccio.

Italian olive oil is out of this world.

Cauliflower flan at Le Quattro Specierie Gourmet Restaurant, Lecce Italy

Cauliflower Flan

The cauliflower flan sounded interesting.

It was a vegetable flan with blueberries, orange pumpkin cream and aged pecorino cheese.

It was a lovely mix of flavors contrasted by the aged cheese.

Filet of Podolica beef and wine glaze at Le Quattro Specierie Gourmet Restaurant, Lecce Italy

Filet of Podolica beef

We also shared this main course of Podolica beef with a honey Primitivo wine glaze with roasted new potatoes.

There's a story behind this very special breed of cattle.

Centuries ago, when invaders came to Italy, they brought their own food with them. This included grain, pigs and even cows!

This particular breed of cow is well-adapted to the harsh, hot and rugged terrain of the Italian peninsula. They are able to forage on poor-quality vegetation and thrive in challenging environmental conditions.

Because of this, the meat of Podolica cattle is highly prized, known for its quality and flavor.

 

 

 

 

Tiramisu

We chose a Tiramisu for our dessert. You might be familiar with it.

The name Tiramisu  means "pick me up" or "cheer me up" in Italian.

In the olden days it was made from day old bread soaked in espresso coffee and flavored with mascarpone cheese, and dusted with cocoa.

It has an irresistible taste of contrasts and is enjoyed all over the world as a classic dessert.

Our bill for two people

Our total bill came to $94Euros which is about $103USD.

As it is the custom in Italy not to tip, we were charged the $2Euro per person for the cover charge, which you see at the top of the bill.

Billy with Chef Alessandro Cisternino

Two chefs together - Billy and Alessandro.

Of course they hit it off right away, and shared restaurant stories and experiences.

Alessandro was nice enough to pose for this photo.

Would we recommend Le Quattro Specierie Restaurant?

Absolutely!

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Le Quattro Specierie Gourmet Restaurant and Roof Garden

Via Augusto Imperatore, 19

73100, Lecce Italia

Website:  http://www.vestashotels.it/it/hotel-risorgimento/ristoranti-di-lusso-lecce/roof-garden

Email: info@risorgimentoresort.it

Tele: +39 0832 246311

Open daily noon to 2:30pm,  6pm to 11pm

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LeQuattroSpezierie/

 

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Billy and Akaisha Kaderli are recognized retirement experts and internationally published authors on topics of finance, medical tourism and world travel. With the wealth of information they share on their award winning website RetireEarlyLifestyle.com, they have been helping people achieve their own retirement dreams since 1991. They wrote the popular books, The Adventurer’s Guide to Early Retirement and Your Retirement Dream IS Possible available on their website bookstore or on Amazon.com.

 

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