I migliori ristoranti in Matera

15/01/2026: I celebrated my sixtieth birthday in December, on the recommendation of a friend of mine who had already been, everything was great, lots of fun, the lunch was delicious, everyone was satisfied, the waiters were very helpful, Nicola the owner recommended a very satisfying menu, I highly recommend it, book well in advance, otherwise the dates you are looking for are already taken.

23/11/2025: Excellent location. Good food. Helpful and polite staff.

18/01/2026: I travel often in the area, and Scanzano often offers coffee shops near the entrances. I stopped by chance and found excellent coffee and delicious croissants, even having a honey dispenser instead of sugar at the counter. Well done...

07/01/2026: Highly recommended, lunch on January 5th was excellent. I highly recommend it. They didn't give us a menu with prices, but we had no unpleasant surprises; the quality of the food and service was excellent for the price. Thanks to the owner for the orecchiette pasta made for our baby, they were truly delicious. The ravioli with creamed peppers were delicious, and the cod was delicious, with a very balanced flavor and fennel sauce. Go there, it's top-notch cuisine!

28/12/2025: I'd love to tell you how the food is, but we couldn't even get in...even though the place was completely empty, the owner was getting ready to smoke a cigarette, and the waiters were all folded...it was completely booked! You wouldn't think they have a welcoming attitude!

24/02/2026: Delicious, home-cooked food. We loved every dish. You have to find this place in your home. And Italian cuisine will reveal its secrets to you.

23/11/2025: Pizza with a freshly leavened dough and very hard

08/12/2025: Excellent place for a quick stop to eat, the service is very fast, the second courses in my opinion are a little expensive considering the context (8 euros) they do not excel in quantity, overall however it is worth stopping

06/12/2025: A strategic location for both arrivals and departures, it's also perfect for those looking to do a bit of shopping: the store is well-stocked with everything from souvenirs to cigarettes to groceries. The breakfast was top-notch, with exceptionally flavorful croissants—unfortunately, being diabetic, I only got to try them… but it was worth it 💯! The pizza, pizzette, and calzone counter, all homemade, is a real surprise: the deliciousness is not guaranteed, but here it surpassed even my own judgment (and that's not easy!). My only regret is not having tried the food at the cafeteria, but I'll definitely make up for it next time. The staff is kind, attentive, and helpful. Special mention goes to the bathrooms, which are super clean, and the ample free parking, which is truly convenient. A place you'll gladly return to, combining quality, courtesy, and authenticity. Kudos to all the staff; keep up the good work! Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

01/11/2025: A restaurant in the heart of the Murgia Materana, excellent food and good prices, saving you a few euros compared to others on the same street. The restroom is clean despite the busy streets. You can eat inside or outside on the panoramic terrace. They don't accept lunch after 2:30 PM; I recommend arriving at 12:30 PM. After 1:00 PM, the number of people arriving is at a peak, although they do arrive fairly quickly.

31/10/2025: An absolute disgrace. The only reason I ended up here was because everything else was closed for siesta — and what a punishment that turned out to be. I honestly have no idea how this dump has a high rating. Every dish was an insult to the ingredients it was made from. It takes real “talent” to ruin food this badly. Whoever is in that kitchen shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near a stove — they clearly have zero respect for taste, or for the people they’re serving. The salad was borderline edible (and still too acidic), but the rest was a complete disaster. If this is considered acceptable cooking in Italy, then the country’s entire culinary reputation is in serious trouble. This place is a tourist trap of the worst kind — disgusting, overpriced, and shameless. I left furious and offended that this kind of garbage is being sold as food.

23/12/2025: One star only because the cured meats were good...for the rest...there are no words.

27/09/2025: Unfortunately, I can't give less than one star. We ordered two pizzas and a sandwich. They arrived after almost three hours! They were inedible, to say the least! My companion's pizza, a tuna and onion pizza with fries, was a dry, unseasoned disc under an excessive amount of very cold fries that smelled of fried fish (obviously, changing the oil or using separate fryers would be too much work). My pizza, a diavola with mushrooms and fries, was truly inedible! The consistency was that of a dry toasted slice. The mozzarella, what little there was on the pizza, had the typical odor of a modified atmosphere, a mix between methane and bleach. It's the smell of mozzarella in a modified atmosphere at just over €5 a kilo. The mushrooms got lost along the way because there wasn't even a hint of them, the salami was of extremely poor quality, and the fries, in my case very few, were flavored with fish like my companion's. Sooner or later, you'll run into someone with a fish allergy. Ultimately, we waited three hours for a terrible meal. The sandwich was edible, although the bread was very dry and fell apart when bitten into. I don't usually write negative reviews because I think oversights can happen, but operating this way, with prices equal to those of other pizzerias that produce much better products, is completely unfair. Total €30.00. Never again!

15/10/2025: Excellent experience for a quick lunch break. They're also open off-season for lunch, as many businesses are closed.

17/09/2025: Order the floor-baked pizza! Flavors of yesteryear! Fragrant and crunchy! Outdoor seating.

10/12/2025: You eat well... honest and courteous... top

19/09/2025: The best sandwich I've ever had in my life, thank you very much 🙏🏼

21/01/2026: Highly recommended, simple place but exceptional dishes

01/12/2025: We tried some very good croissants, but the most spectacular were the sporcamuss', warm and full of cream. Delicious! Recommended.

12/09/2025: We've been frequenting this bar every morning for years, and it's always a surefire hit! The atmosphere is welcoming, the staff are friendly and attentive, the coffee is excellent, and the croissants are always fresh. It's become a go-to place for a great start to the day. Thank you so much for your perseverance and your constant smile!

28/02/2026: excellent atmosphere & polite service! clean and tidy shop and restrooms - I can only recommend it!

25/02/2026: The location is great, but that's about it. We ordered two paninis, but only one arrived. When we asked the staff why the second one hadn't come, the young employee mistakenly thought we wanted to order two more, indicating problems with both order taking and communication. Even more incomprehensible is that, despite it being February, the off-season, and with only about three tables occupied, we still waited almost 30 minutes for our food. The efficiency was truly disappointing. As for the food itself, the paninis were just average, nothing special. Overall, a poor experience; I wouldn't recommend it.

30/12/2025: Excellent food, friendly staff.

29/12/2025: A very beautiful and quaint place, but the food is extraordinary. From the producer to the consumer... and the quality is evident throughout. Very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.

30/12/2025: I found this place a bit unwelcoming. Let me tell you, the waiter who took our order was a bit strange, aloof, and unwelcoming. He didn't even look at us, looking around while he took our order, even after I paid. The meat and mushrooms were very good. The prices were outrageous, nothing more than other places. Once I tried it, I won't be going back.

10/11/2025: We supped at this fine tavern, and the atmosphere was most splendid — it bore the spirit of ages past. Food were great. Recommended