Baccanti In Matera

What a beautiful restaurant! We loved our meal - not only was the food delicious but the service was excellent. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I had to cod with the white chocolate sauce and it was delicious - not something I have ever tried before. The setting is truly unique.

My experience at this restaurant was excellent. Everything was perfect, from the welcome to the background music, to the magical and evocative atmosphere. The staff was helpful and kind. The menu was varied and refined. The dishes were exquisite and carefully presented. Highly recommended.

Great food and the full “dinner in a cave” experience. Service team not very friendly. And at this price level I expect the water faucet in the gents to be working …

I chose this restaurant to celebrate my partner's birthday, and everything was perfect. The cave setting is unique and evocative, but what struck me most was the hospitality: they made us feel at home with a rare kindness. ​Excellent food, professional service, and an enviable wine cellar. A perfect blend of elegance and human warmth. ​Highly recommended!

Not abundant dishes but absolutely excellent food to try

Discovered after carefully selecting other restaurants in Matera... it presents itself, because it is, as a luxury restaurant. Carved into the stone but welcoming, as are the rest of the wait staff, who are extremely attentive to their customers. It has a respectable wine list with prestigious labels, but not only that. The tagliolini with white truffle is amazing, as are all the dishes we tasted. The refined, quiet atmosphere! As a couple, it's amazing! Prices live up to expectations!

A lovely fine dining experience It’s not often you get the opportunity to eat in a cave Atmosphere was great and food delicious

This Michelin-guided restaurant was surprisingly affordable, with main courses priced between €20-30. However, we ordered a rather expensive wine (which was very good), making the meal a bit pricey. Here are some notes I took while eating, so delicious it was worth recording: The bread had a crispy crust and a soft interior; it was the first bread I've ever had. The accompanying olive oil had a very pronounced flavor (the label said No. 1). For appetizer, we chose crispy suckling pig with red wine and apple sauce. The pork was incredibly tender and sweet, a delightful surprise. It seemed to have a generous amount of honey added. The apple red wine sauce (Aglianico) was also delicious. However, the yellow honey mustard sauce was rather ordinary. It wasn't cloying enough to finish the whole thing. It was topped with crunchy vegetables (Puntarelle, a type of crisp and sweet chicory sprout), slightly bitter, which was a perfect complement. The main course was Tortelli, which resembled dumplings with a slightly firm skin. Because the filling was mushrooms, it was like a regular dumpling. The chili oil drizzled on top had just the right amount of spiciness, greatly enhancing the flavor. The cauliflower puree at the bottom was very cauliflower-like and tasted great with the chili oil. My friend's main course was roasted lamb chops, which were incredibly tender! The seasoning amplified the lamb's flavor, making them delicious! However, the portion was a bit large, and since they weren't sliced, it was quite tiring to chew. The other main course was stewed beef, but I don't eat beef. For dessert, we had crispy cream puffs. The puff pastry was very crispy and delicious, topped with a caramelized crepe-like filling—very sweet but tasty. The filling had a hint of lemon, but that wasn't my cup of tea. My friend's almond tiramisu was delicious, rich and fragrant.

A gem in Matera. A wonderful place to enjoy excellent food. My personal opinion is that the food is missing something—the famous WooW effect—to make this restaurant excellent. The menu needs to be revised.

Excellent experience in a very charming location in the Sassi district. The dishes are beautifully presented and very well executed. The service is attentive and unobtrusive. Overall, a recommended experience.