Located in the center of Matera, overlooking the Sassi, this restaurant is a true gem. Situated in a traditional and original setting, it offers quality products and friendly staff.
Recommended
Matteo Franceschini
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03 Maggio 2026
10,0
We were looking for something interesting for lunch in the beautiful city of Matera and stumbled upon this restaurant. It’s carved right into the hillside—exactly that traditional vibe people come here for. The service was absolutely amazing. Huge selection of wines. The menu is nicely tailored to the local cuisine. We really enjoyed everything, from the starter to the main course. The only small downside was a bit of flaking lime from the ceiling paint, but that’s probably pretty common in this type of space.
Michal Beránek
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27 Aprile 2026
8,0
At the beginning of April, we took a group trip to Puglia with 24 people. During our visit to Matera, we had reserved tables for lunch at a restaurant. The location and spaciousness of the restaurant were a pleasant surprise. The entrance is on a small viewpoint with spectacular views. The tables are arranged to take advantage of the views offered by the cave. The excellent service from the staff and the quality of the food were also noteworthy.
josep casellas
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08 Aprile 2026
8,0
Annina was absolutely fantastic.
Every dish was delicious.
The broad bean soup was fresh and light, a perfect starter.
The tomato pasta was rich and well-balanced, and the local beef steak was cooked perfectly.
Both the beer and wine selection were excellent, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.
You can really feel that this is a place loved by locals.
Highly recommended.
Daisuke Tanaka
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03 Aprile 2026
10,0
It is tucked away on a quiet little lane in Matera, and that already gives it a special charm. The cave-house interior feels authentic and cozy. I had the creamy zucchini capunti with pistachios and it was honestly the highlight: rich, comforting, and full of flavour, with the fresh capers adding a lovely lift. The staff were friendly and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming.
Alicia
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28 Marzo 2026
10,0
This place is a must be place when you are in Matera. The restaurant is an amazing, it has a dungeon vibe. The gentleman who served my food (I forget to get his name 😫) and the elderly gentleman probably the owner were fantastic and the food was so good 👍👍
The location is a big trick to locate. The street/stairs looks like a dead end
Maame Safoa
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23 Marzo 2026
10,0
Charming setting
Perfect welcome from the waiter/owner
Quality of the food
The only downside was the waitress who wasn't smiling, almost unpleasant… A shame for such a place
magali lambert
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04 Marzo 2026
6,0
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. The ambiance was comfortable and welcoming. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana and orecchiette with sausage, while my husband enjoyed the pork chop. The service was exceptional; the owner personally visited our table to inquire about any dietary restrictions and to ask where we were visiting from. Our server was also attentive, and both spoke English. However, the most memorable part of the night was dining within a sassi, a truly unique experience. Overall, excellent hospitality.
Holly Evensen
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15 Febbraio 2026
10,0
The location was incredibly atmospheric, the staff were extremely attentive and wonderfully polite, and the food was excellent — as were the dessert and the aperitivo.
Angeliki Kakka
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04 Febbraio 2026
10,0
The staff were very welcoming; we had dinner for two, accompanied by our dog. We chose to start with an appetizer of fava beans and chicory, which was truly delicious and served with gluten-free croutons, a portion of ricotta served with honey and citrus jam, and typical Matera bread. After the appetizer, we moved on to the first courses, where we also consoled ourselves with a gluten-free penne pasta with creamed cod and the classic Matera pasta with turnip tops and anchovies. The staff was very helpful and attentive; we had a great time in a pleasant atmosphere with pleasant people. Recommended.
Prices are reasonable.
silvio russino
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11 Gennaio 2026
8,0
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