I migliori ristoranti in Basilicata

02/11/2025: 🗓️Last ​​weekend in Basilicata, we had dinner at the "Sotto la Torre" restaurant in Satriano di Lucania. 🤵‍♂️The hospitality and skill of the staff, both in serving and explaining the dishes served—all expertly prepared, beautifully presented, and with balanced flavors—made it a pleasant discovery. I think it deserves greater recognition, not only from locals but also from tourists like us. And why not, in my opinion, it also deserves some recognition. 🏆 Here's what we were delighted with. Welcome aperitif: Peperone crusco with ricotta mousse and duck speck. Paired with: Prosecco di Valdobbiadene. And from their bread: Peperone crusco, Sesame white bread, Turmeric and Ferrandina olives, Cuttlefish ink. Cuttlefish egg in a crust of its ink on a potato mousse, stracciatella, Stigliano pistachio, and a dusting of beetroot. Dry-marinated salmon with: Zucchini with mint, passion fruit dressing. Accompanied by: Watermelon sgroppino. Podolica beef tartare with: tuna sauce, almonds, capers, and balsamic vinegar. Slow-cooked egg on a cheese fondue, savory crumble, truffle, and cardoncelli mushrooms from the Lucanian mountains. Saffron Carnaroli rice with: Red shrimp tartare, buffalo mozzarella sauce, raspberry caviar, and parsley powder. Double-cooked octopus on a roasted pepper sauce, purple potato mousse, and sweet and sour Tropea onion. All accompanied by Verbo Bianco, from the cellars of Venosa. 2024 Small pastries with: Melon sphere, Pineapple, Carrot mousse, Creamy ricotta and mango. And to finish, Cheesecake mousse with berries. 🧳 If you're near Satriano di Lucania, you can't miss it. 😋 You won't regret it. 🤩

02/11/2025: EVERYTHING PERFECT....EXCELLENCE IN THE DISHES

07/10/2025: Excellent home-cooked cuisine of the highest quality. Meat aged in various ways and grilled on lava stone. The owners and staff are friendly and kind.

24/09/2025: A great place to spend a pleasant evening. The meat is excellent.

02/11/2025: Very good pizza, the dough is not among my favorites but abundant toppings well cooked very tasty, the comfortable room but in my opinion the spotlights are too strong and cold light given the place, a more relaxing light would be needed, the impeccable service, kindness and availability are top as are the prices four pizzas for three two beers and a bottle of water € 41 it also took 1 euro off us we had a great time the place is enchanting it really looks like a nativity scene we will be back Thank you!!

26/10/2025: During a day spent in Castelmezzano, my group and I found, by chance but fortunately, this small but well-kept pizzeria, which I highly recommend for three important reasons: cleanliness, friendliness, and good food.

21/10/2025: We spent a lovely weekend at Pago. The atmosphere is very rustic and decidedly clean, with locally sourced cuisine using top-quality ingredients. We had the opportunity to dine and have breakfast on the property, and what can I say? All the ingredients were excellent, with generous breakfasts featuring yogurt, fruit, nuts, jams, and homemade desserts. Dinner also included a selection of simple and elaborate dishes, all unique and delicious. We also visited their farm several times, where my daughter was entertained by many new animal friends. It's conveniently located between Nova Siri, Rotondella, and Policoro. Definitely an experience worth repeating and highly recommended.

18/10/2025: We felt like royalty at the Il Pago farmhouse. We met Piera by chance, and she immediately became a friend, extremely helpful and professional, humane, and a good adviser on what to do in the area. She was a welcome I've never experienced before. She's an animal lover, and she made us feel at ease right away. We let our little girl play with the farm animals, and we met so many wonderful people, not to mention her brother, who is a whiz in the kitchen. We were so lucky to meet them and will definitely be visiting them again and again. Highly recommended.

23/10/2025: Pasticiotto and super nun's head

18/10/2025: I ordered a Sacher cake as a birthday cake and it was absolutely amazing. Very light and very tasty!

06/09/2025: The welcome was excellent upon arrival, and the restaurant exudes quality and authenticity. The staff is professional and knowledgeable. Excellent service, excellent dishes, and a good wine list.

26/08/2025: I couldn't help but leave a review for this place: absolutely recommended if you're in the area. The food was excellent; we had a few appetizers (leek cream soup, truffle egg, and giardiniera), all truly exceptional, and a first course (both excellent). The waitress was super attentive, kind, and very helpful. I also recommend it to anyone (like me) who is lactose intolerant and/or vegetarian: there are several options, and you'll enjoy your meal to the fullest, without any problems. Absolutely top marks!

28/08/2025: We went to Iris on a trip to the Anzi observatory. The staff made us feel welcome and served us drinks before opening time so that we were comfortable. Food was great. Highly recommend if you are heading up to the observatory to stop here for a bite first.

20/08/2025: Diner was good. Everything was delicous. But the biscotti they also sell in various flavours were the best I ever had! I kid you not!

01/11/2025: Great place! Delicious pizza, friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere. Recommended! 🍕✨

14/09/2025: We arrived without a reservation and were warmly welcomed. The place is charming and well-kept, the service is excellent and the staff is very kind.

02/11/2025: They welcomed us with delicious bran peppers dipped in pumpkin puree (a typical Lucanian dish). All the food was delicious, from the starter to the dessert. The atmosphere was wonderful, and the staff was very welcoming. The restaurant overlooks the Sassi district for a historic and evocative view, and even the interior had a typical Matera atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the center of Matera!

29/10/2025: Delicious food, beautiful views.

05/10/2025: I returned after a long time. The place was packed (practically full), but despite that, the service was quick and attentive. We started with a quick selection of appetizers, all of which were very good, tasty, and delicate. Then we had two more starters, appetizers... excellent, and for the main course, a sea bass cooked in salt, incredibly fresh and tender. Then, the perfect finale: sorbet and desserts. The drinks were top-notch. A top rating, we'll definitely be back, but very soon.

24/09/2025: I never expected to find a place like this in Melfi... a beautiful location, modern but tasteful furnishings... even the exterior is decidedly beautiful and unique... dishes are well-prepared and "designed", the girl in the dining room is very friendly and knowledgeable and endowed with innate class, as is the gentleman, I imagine the owner... excellent quality/price ratio... in short, a very pleasant surprise... don't miss it...

15/10/2025: Sandwiches and salads very well served.

13/10/2025: Thanks to the lovely female staff member who was always smiling and kind, we had a happy and satisfying experience. Her warm attitude added a positive touch to our trip.

22/10/2025: Simple but good food. A bit expensive for what's served. I wouldn't recommend it.

20/10/2025: Excellent quality raw materials, excellent service.

09/09/2025: Fast service, excellent dishes, knowledgeable and friendly staff.

08/09/2025: An ideal place for a quick meal without sacrificing quality, both in service and food. Professional and helpful staff, and a friendly and welcoming owner. The fried flowers with mozzarella and anchovies are delicious, while the spaghetti with mussels and green beans is flavorful and plentiful. If you're passing through or staying in Policoro, it's definitely a must-try.

02/10/2025: Awesome aperol spritz and negroni, very friendly Staff. Highly recommend!

16/09/2025: Besides having very nice and affordable wine, I left my wallet there and the business managed to find me on social media and took the time to mail it to me. Incredibly kind of them to do so.

13/11/2025: Excellent Italian, "modernized" food

12/11/2025: The service wasn't up to par for a refined establishment; the waiters were unprepared, distracted, and unprofessional. Out of three courses, only one was adequate (a mixed fried dish), while the fusilli (good) was undercooked, while the cozzmorr tasted only of grilled meat, and the offal was stringy and rubbery.