The story
Tucked into the historic center of Vico del Gargano, Braceria Antipasteria Giulio Cesare earns a stellar 4.6-star rating by embodying Puglian tradition with a modern edge. The setting alone is a draw—a stunning location that feels both local and storied.
YouTuber Braciamiancora calls the place a winner, noting its incredible cave housing 300 kg of aging caciocavallo and a dedication to dry-aging its own meat. The menu leans heavily into grilled and stuffed specialties: from Carpaccio di Frollata to a lineup of Bombette and Salsicce variations, plus a Bistecca Tibone di Scottona Polacca and Agnello di Carpino. As the reviewer sums it up, the owner puts his whole soul and heart into it.
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Reviewers praise the Torcinello as the standout dish, with the overall vibe described as rustic, hearty, and deeply satisfying.
“This is lamb in its pure state, covered in lamb intestine, filled with lamb heart, liver and lung, parsley, garlic, pecorino romano. A wonderful recovery dish, because nothing was thrown away. But if you like this kind of thing, this is for palates that want a serious emotion. You have to deserve the torcinello, you don't get there easily.”
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la PUGLIA non si batte - come si mangia alla BRACERIA Giulio Cesare · @ 1:09
This place is a winner — it fully reflects Puglian tradition with a modern twist, has an incredible cave with 300 kg of aging caciocavallo, dry-ages its own meat, sits in a stunning location, and the owner puts his whole soul and heart into it.
Dishes mentioned
Caciocavallo Podolico Stagionato 18 Mesi
This caciocavallo podolico aged 18 months has an intensity that is out of this world — in a good way. The flavour is extraordinary, a rare product, ultra-artisan, completely outside supermarket logic. It has only one flaw: you absolutely need a glass of beer or wine to go with it, otherwise it's hard to swallow. It could even be a wonderful dessert, especially if you pair it with honey.
Carpaccio di Frollata
This is a slightly marbled, well-aged piece of meat that Giulio Cesare turned into a carpaccio. Sliced very thin, with a bit of Maldon salt on top. I'd give it a solid 8.5 out of 10.
Agnello di Carpino
The smell is beautifully intense, but the flavour of this Carpino lamb is actually very delicate. Many people don't eat lamb because they say the flavour is too strong, but this one is delicious, it's amazing. It's a mortal sin to eat it with a fork and knife — you have to use your hands. I love these territorial representations, the restaurant went to find a lamb that grazes in the next town over. They could have easily taken a New Zealand lamb and put it on the counter, but that wouldn't be in line with the philosophy of this place.
Bombetta Tradizionale (Pancetta e Caciocavallo)
This is the classic bombetta — pancetta wrapped around caciocavallo. Look how it bursts! Inside there's this incredible intensity. It's a caloric bomb, don't eat too many or you'll be tossing and turning all night. You can really taste the caciocavallo inside, it's amazing. He doesn't make them too salty, you can add salt afterwards if you want.
Bombetta con Panata, Pancetta e Fontina
This one is more elaborate, more complex. If you like complexity, this is for you. Promoted, all three bombette are promoted.