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Ancient Italian Hospitality, Contemporary Soul
In the heart of Monopoli, where the white stone of the old town meets the light of the Adriatic and the quiet rhythm of Puglia, Atypical welcomes guests into a deeply Italian experience of taste, elegance and human warmth.
Atypical is not simply a restaurant.
It is a place of atmosphere, memory and intention. A contemporary expression of Italian hospitality, where regional identity, refined simplicity, fresh pasta, selected wines and attentive service come together in a dining experience designed to remain with you long after the last course.
Every detail has a purpose.
The first welcome.
The light at the table.
The aroma of fresh pasta.
The glass poured at the right moment.
The conversation with the Chef Patron.
The feeling of being genuinely looked after.
This is the essence of Atypical.
A restaurant rooted in Italy, shaped by international experience, and guided by the belief that true hospitality is not performed.
It is felt.
The Cuisine
The cuisine of Atypical begins with memory.
It carries the soul of the Italian table: the Sunday lunches of childhood, the scent of tomato, the patience of handmade pasta, the generosity of the South, the precision of technique and the quiet confidence of ingredients treated with respect.
Our menu celebrates Italy through a personal and contemporary lens, with particular attention to Puglia, Sardinia and the Mediterranean.
Fresh pasta is at the centre of our identity.
Each dish is created to express clarity, balance and depth: never excessive, never anonymous, always connected to a place, an ingredient or a memory.
From Sardinian culurgiones to fresh truffle shaved at the table, from our potato gnocchi with Parmesan fondue, gorgonzola, spinach, pistachio and burrata cream, to vitello tonnato, carpaccio, sea bass, Marangiana and handmade Italian desserts, every plate is conceived as a dialogue between tradition and refinement.
Our approach is simple only in appearance.
Behind each dish there is selection, preparation, discipline and sensitivity. The goal is not to impress through complexity, but to reveal the most authentic expression of each ingredient.
Because Italian cuisine, at its highest level, is not about adding more.
It is about knowing what to leave untouched.
Hospitality
At Atypical, the experience does not begin when the first dish arrives.
It begins with the welcome.
We believe in an ancient, natural and truly Italian form of hospitality.
The kind made of eye contact, smiles, presence, attention and sincere care.
For us, every guest is not simply a customer, but a person who has chosen to give us part of their journey, their evening, their time.
That is why we welcome everyone with respect, warmth and authenticity.
Atypical is a place where you can feel at home while experiencing something special.
Wine and Cocktails
Our wine selection is an expression of territory, identity and careful research.
We choose labels that speak of Puglia, Southern Italy and producers with a voice of their own: wines with personality, freshness, depth and a clear connection to the land.
The glass is never an accessory.
It is part of the rhythm of the meal. A companion to the dish, a continuation of the story, an invitation to slow down.
Our cocktails follow the same philosophy.
Italian ingredients, local character, balance, elegance and personality. Each drink is created not only to refresh, but to introduce a mood, a moment, a sense of place.
At Atypical, even an aperitif is a beginning.
A promise of what is to come.
Atypical is the personal project of Chef Patron Massimo Sollai.
After more than twenty years of experience across ten different countries, throughout Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Chef Massimo returned to Italy to create his first restaurant in the country that, more than any other, represents his identity.
Atypical was born from this journey.
From the Sardinia of his childhood.
From the Puglia that welcomed him.
From international experience.
From the desire to create a restaurant where cuisine and hospitality are not two separate elements, but part of the same emotion.
The presence of the Chef Patron in the dining room is an essential part of the experience: a greeting, a conversation, a recommendation, a story shared at the table.
Because at Atypical, the relationship with the guest is just as important as the dish.
We want to offer you true Italian cuisine, prepared with carefully selected ingredients, technique, respect and sensitivity.
We want to welcome you with warmth, make you feel comfortable and accompany you through an experience with taste, rhythm, atmosphere and soul.
We want every guest to leave Atypical with a simple but precious feeling:
that they felt good.
Because in the end, all our work, every day, is concentrated in just a few seconds:
A smile.
A happy look.
A handshake.
A sentence that means everything to us:
“We will come back ”
Monopoli is more than our location.
It is part of the experience.
A town of sea, stone, light and silence. A place where Mediterranean beauty is not staged, but lived every day through narrow streets, ancient walls, open doors, summer evenings and the scent of the Adriatic.
Atypical belongs to this atmosphere.
It reflects the elegance of Puglia without imitation, the warmth of the South without excess, the charm of Italian life without nostalgia.
Whether you join us for a romantic dinner, a slow lunch, a celebration, a journey through Puglia or a moment of pure pleasure at the table, our intention is always the same:
to create an experience that feels authentic, personal and beautifully remembered.
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Welcome to the heart of our restaurant
Here begins a journey through the essence of Italian cuisine — a heritage of flavors, traditions, and culture that tells the story of our land.
Our menu is born from a deep respect for the extraordinary richness of Italy’s gastronomic tradition. Through a selection of recipes and ingredients inspired by the many regions of Italy, we reinterpret tradition with a contemporary sensibility, creating an experience designed to evoke authentic emotions and take you on a true sensory journey.
Every dish, every glass of wine, and every gesture of our staff is dedicated to celebrating the art of Italian hospitality. A tribute to our cuisine, recognized in 2025 as a heritage of humanity, a symbol of culture, conviviality, and passion.
Our wish is to welcome you, guide you, and make you feel part of an experience that goes beyond taste — a moment to be lived and remembered.
Chef Massimo & Atypical Team
Contact Us
Restaurant
Via Orazio Comes 25
70043 Monopoli (BA) Italy
Head Office
Via Urbano Rattazzi 54
70043 Monopoli (BA) Italy
Opening Hours
Mon- Sun
18 | 22:30
Tuesday
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VAT N° 03669750923
Phone +39 0802193785
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