Old Fish Market Da Antonio
in Gagliano del Capo - Lecce

The Art of the Sea for 5 Generations

Historic fish shop in the historic center of Gagliano del Capo

Antica Pescheria da Antonio – L'Arte del Mare, located in the historic center of Gagliano del Capo, in the province of Lecce, is a historic fishmonger since 1920. For over a century, we have been selling fresh fish, continuing a family tradition now in its fifth generation. Our fishmonger's business was born from firsthand experience with the sea and a passion for fresh, local produce.


Every day, we offer a variety of fresh fish from our seas, including swordfish, tuna, sardines, shellfish, and many other specialties based on the catch of the day. We are a go-to place for anyone looking for a fishmonger in Salento that combines quality and experience. Contact us for more information on available products, deliveries, and the services we offer.

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The Fish Market

A five-generation long history of seafaring, combining tradition and quality.

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The Products

Fresh fish selected every day for your table.

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Local supplies

Seafood for restaurants and businesses.

Only fresh fish on our counters

At our fishmonger's, you'll find the finest seafood caught in Capo di Leuca, selected daily to bring freshness, quality, and authentic flavor to your table. Our proximity to the sea and the experience gained over five generations allow us to carefully select the finest ingredients, showcasing local catches and the deliciousness that the Salento region has to offer. Each product is prepared based on what's available, because freshness is always at the heart of our work.

 

We run this business with passion, professionalism, and customer care. In addition to selling fresh fish, our staff is available to recommend recipes, cooking methods, and ideal preparation methods to enhance the product's flavor. Upon request, we also handle cleaning, filleting, and fish preparation, so you can easily use it at home in first courses, seafood main courses, and traditional Mediterranean recipes.

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The goodness of the sea

Choosing Antica Pescheria da Antonio means bringing all the goodness of the sea to your table. At our counter, you'll find a wide selection of fresh fish and seafood, carefully selected to meet the needs of families, food enthusiasts, and food service businesses.


Availability may vary depending on the catch of the day, but quality remains our primary goal. Our offerings include snapper, sea bream, octopus, calamari, tuna, swordfish, cuttlefish, crustaceans, and mollusks. Each product is carefully handled by our staff, who can also handle the cleaning and preparation of the fish, ensuring it's ready to be cooked.

The Sea Every Day:
Only Fresh Fish

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Direct sales to the public and wholesale

Antica Pescheria da Antonio caters to both private customers and professionals, offering direct sales to the public and wholesale services.


At our fish shop, you can buy fresh fish for home cooking, but also request supplies for restaurants, commercial premises, delicatessens, hospitality facilities, and businesses operating in the catering and food retail sectors.

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THE BEST CATCH OF THE DAY Every day we select the best catch to bring the sea to your table.

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5 generations of experience
A historic family fishmonger that has carried on the seafood tradition for generations.

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Home delivery
The delivery service also reaches areas outside Lecce, reaching as far as Naples.