Osteria MateraMì In Matera

Spectacular welcome. Excellent food. I recommend the meat, which is exquisite. In the summer, it should be wonderful with outdoor seating. In the winter, it's cozy and tastefully decorated. The owner's father welcomed us with a smile on his face... perhaps because we were with a dear friend of his? But I don't think so... both he and his son are truly wonderful.

From the outside, it doesn't look very appealing. It's a bit out of the way, to the point that if they hadn't suggested it to us, we probably wouldn't have even entered. For a moment, we wondered if it was really open and if we should open the door. And finally... fortunately we entered. Inside, the space is beautiful, warm and fits perfectly with Matera. They took us upstairs, where there were already customers, and from there everything went very smoothly. The boy who served us was friendly, relaxed, willing to explain without style, without rushing. The food was what you expect to eat here. Local cuisine, well-cooked, with flavor and substance. Nothing supposedly touristy. The wine was an excellent choice. It was called Akratos, a reference to ancient Greek tradition. The pure, undiluted wine that, according to the ancients, only Dionysus could drink. Strong, full, with character, and perfectly tied to the dishes. And the dessert came at the end simply and properly, without exaggeration, closing the meal beautifully. An experience that stays with you. We would go again without a second thought

A truly special experience! A truly delicious restaurant, with unique dishes that stand out for their quality, flavor, and originality. Each course is meticulously crafted, and you can taste the love for the cuisine in every bite. The real added value, however, is the owner: extremely kind, welcoming, and always available, he makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. A place you'll gladly return to and one I'd recommend without hesitation. Congratulations! 👏🍽️

A very welcoming atmosphere, very refined dishes, very kind and knowledgeable staff, excellent value for money, I will gladly return.

What can I say…the best orecchiette with turnip tops I've ever eaten.

The food was excellent, the chef had refined ideas and the dishes were perfectly executed. The best fava beans and chicory in the area. Very fair value for money. Very nice location.

We stayed on January 3rd... Everything was perfect...from the owner...to the super-friendly service staff...the food was spectacular...truly excellent... We'll be back very happily. Highly recommended

Excellent cuisine, with fast and friendly service in a welcoming atmosphere.

A small and welcoming restaurant with friendly and helpful service. Excellent recommendations for traditional dishes. The fava bean and chicory puree and the cavatelli with chickpeas, cod, and crusco peppers are delicious. Reservations recommended.

Nice lunch, but nothing special. We loved the wine and the fava bean puree. The two pasta dishes weren't special; they were a bit watery. The service was a bit naive: one waiter seemed a bit too familiar. The atmosphere was nice, but the space was really tight for all those tables. Not a great value.