Cibinium In Matera

05/06/2025: We found it by chance and we couldn’t be more lucky. A traditional more than 20m deep cave turned into the paradise of dining. The atmosphere is charmingly sophisticated, yet simple. The food is traditional with a sleight of innovation: we had pane cencio, pure of fave and cicoria, pasta with baccalà and fericelli al ragù di pezzente, tiramisù and a stunning icecream with almonds wild finocchietto and fugues. Finishing touch the liquor of Paolo, the most welcoming and jovial waiter we have met. Hospitality makes you feel at home naturally (not the fake American way). We ended the evening in the small cinema room at the bottom, watching little fragments of movies shot in Matera in the course of the years: mementos of how much has stayed intact while restoring this invaluable place. An absolute value for the money. A must go.

22/05/2025: Excellent traditional food, well-stocked wine list, impeccable location as well as the service. The dining room staff is friendly, polite and very nice. The gem of this restaurant is the "cinema" room where you can watch clips of films shot in Matera. Recommended