La Lopa In Matera

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.

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

Local traditional food. Mainly meat and pasta.. various dessert options as well. The only thing that I did not like the order taking process and service but nothing to stop you enjoying your night.

Great authentic food and service and at a great price. Would recommend for certain.

We had dinner as a party of four and enjoyed a great meal with very welcoming and attentive service. There was a cinema in the basement that showed clips of different movies that were filmed in Matera over the years. Some going back to the 70’s

Amazing restaurant, the service was great! Gluten-free options available. They also have a theatre room in the bowels of restaurant. A bit pricey however

Excellent restaurant for eating typical food with very tasty and refined dishes, recommended to us by a local boy. Careful and attentive service. Advise

La Lopa is tucked into the Sassi and full of old-world charm. The restaurant’s cave dining room is atmospheric and intimate, with soft lighting and stone walls that feel timeless. We started with fried bread and local cured meats, then moved on to homemade tagliatelle with truffle cream – indulgent and delicious. The wine list was well-curated, and we tried a robust Aglianico Riserva that paired perfectly. Service was calm, attentive, and professional. It’s ideal for a quiet, romantic dinner. Prices are in the mid-range (€40 per person with wine), and the quality is consistent from start to finish. A beautiful mix of Matera’s charm and Basilicata’s cuisine.

Situato nella parte alta del Sasso Caveoso, ai confini con il centro storico di Matera è un ristorante ambientato in un edificio tipico del Sasso che si sviluppa scendendo sotto il livello della strada. Gestito in modo familiare con personale disponibile e loquace. Molto buona la cucina base di prodotti tipici della Lucania. Nella sala più profonda (livello cantina) è allestita una piccola sala cinema dove vengono proiettati e riproposti a ciclo continuo spezzoni di film girati a Matera.

Consigliato dal nostro b&b , posto incantevole, molto pulito, bagni superlativi, personale molto presente preparato e gentile, grazie Domenico, Paolo, Mirella, Nunzia che dire davvero professionali e gentilissimi, sicuramente torneremo ancora, consiglio decisamente.