About La Vecchia Gioia

La Vecchia Gioia brings the warm and familiar atmosphere of an Italian pizza restaurant right into the heart of Gioia del Colle, making it an easy spot to enjoy a relaxed meal at Via Giuseppe di Vittorio, 9, 70023 Gioia del Colle BA, Italy. The place feels casual in the best way, where the smell of freshly baked pizza drifts through the dining area and instantly makes you hungry before the menu even lands on the table. Whether you stop by for a quick bite during the day or settle in for a late-night meal with friends, the setting feels welcoming without trying too hard. The dine-in experience has that comfortable neighborhood vibe people often look for when visiting local Italian restaurants, while takeout and delivery options make it just as convenient for quieter evenings at home.

One thing that stands out about La Vecchia Gioia is how naturally it balances classic comfort food with lighter choices. You can easily enjoy a rich pizza paired with beer or wine, but there are also healthier options available for anyone wanting something a little simpler. Small plates work well for sharing, especially if you like trying different flavors around the table instead of sticking to only one dish. Coffee after a meal feels almost essential here, especially when the evening stretches on and conversations keep flowing. The menu also pairs nicely with a selection of alcohol, including wine, beer, and hard liquor, giving the restaurant an easygoing social energy without becoming overly formal.

The overall atmosphere feels authentic and relaxed, which makes the experience enjoyable for both locals and visitors exploring the area. Some people come in for a fast and satisfying pizza, while others stay longer enjoying drinks and conversation late into the evening. The mix of traditional Italian dining energy and casual service gives La Vecchia Gioia a style that feels approachable, comfortable, and genuinely connected to the local food culture.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Delivery

+ Takeout

+ Dine-in

Highlights

Highlights

+ Great beer selection

+ Great coffee

+ Great dessert

+ Rooftop seating

Popular for

Popular for

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair accessible restroom

+ Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Coffee

+ Hard liquor

+ Healthy options

+ Late-night food

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Dinner

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Restroom

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cozy

+ Historic

+ Quiet

+ Trendy

Crowd

Crowd

+ College students

+ Groups

+ Tourists

Planning

Planning

+ Dinner reservations recommended

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ Good for kids birthday

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Free street parking

+ Parking

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Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: 07:30 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 07:30 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 07:30 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 07:30 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 07:30 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 07:30 PM - 12:00 AM
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+39 080 348 4561

Via Giuseppe di Vittorio, 9, 70023 Gioia del Colle BA, Italy

Reviews

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Amazing place! Good energy! Food was so so great, also there were good vegetarian options! The service was really good, All the waiters were so nice and spoke English which we appreciated! Good prices for good quality food! Definitely recommend coming here if you are around!

- Shira Lazer -

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Absolutely awesome place. Incredible value, amazing atmosphere and the pizza is simply amazing. We also enjoyed the beer and the delicious house wine....

- Stephen Armytage -

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Great pizza, great service, and a number of German and Belgium beers, plus some Italian micros. Highly recommended. We also had a great stroll through the old part of town after dinner.

- Graham Black -

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Great affordable pizza, but slow service during the weekend

- Pavel Jukovich -

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Excellent pizzeria. Very good service and great food.

- Graham Fielder -

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Buona la pizza anche le birre con un servizio veloce . direi che ci sia tutto per una serata con gli amici.

- Roberto De Giorgi -

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Basandomi sulle altre recensioni mi aspettavo una esperienza da 5 stelle ma non è stata all'altezza. Puntuali sulla prenotazione, bellissima sala interna, ma abbiamo sofferto leggermente il caldo. Nonostante fossimo solo 2 persone, dopo aver assaggiato le ottime frittelline (pupi), l'attesa per le pizze è stata notevole (1 ora), pertanto la birra si è riscaldata più del dovuto. Inoltre, le ciotoline delle salse servite con i pupi sono arrivate con i bordi sbavati...migliorerei la presentazione per evitare che si possa anche solo pensare che fosse una ciotolina già utilizzata, magari delle bustine monoporzioni in aggiunta sarebbero più gradite. Pizza tutto sommato buona ma lontana dai miei standard. Al di là di quelli che possono essere i gusti soggettivi (pizza bassa/alta, croccante/gommosa), non posso esimermi nel criticare i condimenti: entrambe le pizze producevano molta acqua di fiordilatte al centro...una in particolare risultava estremamente salata a causa del capocollo. Qualità prezzo nella media, supplemento del senza lattosio 2€, impasto napoletano 1€.

- Rosa Maiullari -

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Una garanzia. Quando abbiamo voglia di mangiare prodotti di qualità, veniamo sempre qui, anche se dista 30 km da casa. Prodotti genuini, salsa bio, capocollo che si scioglie in bocca… e uno staff numeroso, gentile e sempre disponibile. Ovviamente, meglio prenotare!

- Anto -

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