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Historic Restaurant & Pizzeria with Garden

To sell - Castrignano del Capo

CASTRIGNANO DEL CAPO – In the heart of the Capo di Leuca, just a few minutes from the stunning seaside resort of Santa Maria di Leuca and the most sought-after destinations of southern Salento, Abitare in Salento is pleased to offer for sale one of the area's most established hospitality businesses: the renowned Ristorante Pizzeria del Sud. A true local landmark with more than 45 years of successful trading, the restaurant has earned an outstanding reputation among both local residents and international visitors thanks to the quality of its cuisine, its professional management, and the many excellent customer reviews built up over the years. This is a rare investment opportunity, as the sale includes the entire commercial property, the existing business licenses, and, if desired, all of the professional kitchen and pizzeria equipment, available through separate negotiation. The property stands on a fully enclosed plot of approximately 1,750 sqm, enjoying excellent visibility with frontage on two parallel roads. It also offers convenient vehicle access, including dedicated access for guests with disabilities. The building extends over approximately 350 sqm on two levels. The sale includes the entire raised ground floor, dedicated to the restaurant business, together with the basement level, while the independently accessed first floor, reached via an external staircase at the rear of the building, is not included in the sale. The raised ground floor offers approximately 196 sqm of usable floor space, welcoming guests into elegant, carefully designed interiors featuring charming stone arcades, spacious air-conditioned dining rooms, a bar area, a fully equipped professional kitchen, and a dedicated pizzeria with a combination oven operating on both wood and natural gas, ensuring maximum operational flexibility. The indoor dining areas comfortably accommodate approximately 130–140 guests, making the property perfectly suited not only for everyday restaurant service but also for weddings, receptions, private events, banquets, and special occasions. One of the property's greatest assets is undoubtedly its exceptional outdoor space, designed to create a welcoming atmosphere throughout the warmer months. Guests can enjoy a spacious covered terrace with retractable awnings, a front veranda of approximately 40 sqm, an additional private outdoor area of around 35 sqm, a large landscaped garden, a side courtyard, and attractive covered porticos. Together, these outdoor areas can accommodate an additional 150 seats, creating the perfect setting for al fresco lunches and dinners. The exterior is enhanced by elegant architectural lighting and also features a fully enclosed children's playground, a valuable addition that makes the venue particularly attractive for families.
The basement level, connected internally by a private staircase, extends over approximately 100 sqm and houses all the essential service areas required for efficient restaurant operations, including generous storage rooms, food preparation and pantry areas, walk-in cold rooms, technical rooms, staff changing facilities, and dedicated staff restrooms. Originally constructed in 1975, the property underwent a complete renovation in 2000, during which the electrical system was entirely upgraded and the interiors modernized, ensuring that the premises remain fully functional and compliant with current regulations. The property benefits from connection to the public water supply, mains drainage, natural gas, air conditioning throughout the restaurant areas, and fully compliant restroom facilities for both customers and staff. The sale includes the freehold property (walls and premises) together with the business licenses, while all professional catering equipment—including the dual-fuel wood and gas oven, commercial kitchen equipment, cooking stations, refrigerators, cold rooms, furnishings, and additional operational equipment—may be purchased separately, allowing the future owner to continue the business immediately with minimal start-up time.
This is an exceptional opportunity, rarely available on the market, ideal for restaurateurs, hospitality groups, food & beverage operators, or investors seeking to acquire a well-established business with an outstanding reputation in one of the most prestigious and sought-after tourist destinations in Salento. Combining a prime location, generous indoor and outdoor dining capacity, excellent accessibility, and more than four decades of proven success, Ristorante Pizzeria del Sud offers the perfect foundation for continuing a thriving hospitality business from day one.

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