I migliori ristoranti in Matera

30/10/2025: Great food in stylish restaurant in lovely village. Friendly owner. Would definitely eat here again if we visit this area. Highly recommended.

26/10/2025: Excellent quality restaurant, exquisite dishes and Antonio is a very good chef as well as a very good person, highly recommended

26/08/2025: Good food, fresh and tender fish, kind and friendly staff, and a small but cozy atmosphere. A lovely discovery...worth trying!

14/08/2025: The atmosphere is pleasant and clean, and the staff is kind and friendly. The food is good, but nothing too fancy. Recommended.

20/10/2025: Everything was really excellent. The wine list was extensive.

19/10/2025: My husband and I went to Essenza in Policoro. Everything was perfect! It's always a pleasure to return. The atmosphere is relaxed, the service impeccable, everyone extremely kind and professional, and the food is excellent in terms of quality and preparation! Spending a lovely Sunday lunch at Essenza is something everyone should try! We'll definitely be back! We can't wait! Thank you. Patrizia Rogolino

04/10/2025: Chic, even a bit stuffy, atmosphere, but very pretty setting. A concept space where you can buy a designer decorative item while eating a croissant. Service with a smile. Prices are a cut above the rest.

28/09/2025: Kind staff, great pastries and great coffee for fair prices.

15/11/2025: We had a delicious dinner; every dish was so flavorful, from the appetizer to the main course. The service was so pleasant, friendly, and professional. The atmosphere in this restaurant perfectly complemented the dining experience. Thank you, and we'll definitely be back!

10/11/2025: Fresh, excellent fish. The restaurant's style and dishes are certainly a throwback, but that's what I like; in fact, I go there 2-3 times a year. A safe haven where you can enjoy excellent, generous seafood dishes at a fair price.

07/11/2025: Our favorite breakfast spot in Madera. La Bruschetta / Cristally Zucchro.

26/10/2025: Very good meal! Very friendly owner! Cheap! I recommend!

11/11/2025: Unfortunately, a huge disappointment! The staff was unfriendly and unmotivated. The interior wasn't very appealing. The food was okay – nothing special, and prepared without any care. A real shame!

09/11/2025: We chose this restaurant based on its good reviews and recommendations in the guidebook. Unfortunately, the incredibly inattentive and sometimes unfriendly service staff negatively impacted our dining experience. The two servers were standing right next to our table in the entrance area, and instead of paying attention to our guests, they were loudly watching YouTube videos on their phones. We were subjected to background music and the noise from two different phones. After we pointed this out, we were treated rudely. The way the meal was served felt more like an efficient processing of guests than a pleasant dining experience. The highlight was when, at the invitation of one of the waiters, a group of street musicians—who sadly didn't deserve the name—marched into the restaurant and played deafeningly loudly on their tin drums for five minutes, trying to get a few coins from the guests. It's a shame, because while the food was a bit overpriced, it was otherwise good. We won't be back.

05/10/2025: Very good meal and very warm welcome

02/09/2025: Two truly delightful "light" lunches. We must return in the evening. The marina is in an excellent location. The boat is docked and the restaurant is just steps away. Taranto mussels and Greek salad. Three tasty appetizers: panzanella, octopus, and calamari with mango. Delicious, delicious. And the friendly, enthusiastic, and motivating service. It doesn't hurt. We'll be back at the first opportunity.

28/08/2025: Over time, the welcome has deteriorated; it almost seems like they're doing you a favor by having you dine. We arrived at 9:10 PM, in the middle of summer, and anyway, if it was late, they could have said so and we would have gone somewhere else.

26/08/2025: Regarding your review edit, I can say with certainty that the delay was only ten minutes. If we were late—we're talking 9:10 PM in the middle of summer—you could have told us and we would have gone elsewhere. We'll definitely be back and hope to find the same welcome we've always had in the past. Good luck.

23/08/2025: Atomic, phenomenal, fantastic value for money, beautiful view and nice atmosphere

18/08/2025: Everything was excellent. A beautiful place where we ate wonderfully on August 15th. The owners were wonderful.

05/11/2025: Very good first courses, helpful and friendly guys.

04/11/2025: The staff were very kind and friendly, and our pasta dishes were prepared very quickly — they were absolutely delicious!

14/10/2025: I came here for my honeymoon and had dinner with my wife. The food and service were excellent, and it was a wonderful way to end our wonderful time in Matera.

11/10/2025: Amazing food, masterful service.

03/11/2025: Simply because I haven't been yet!!!

06/10/2025: Really good seafood... I ate cavatelli with octopus cruschi and stracciatella and grilled fish.

08/11/2025: A delightful discovery, recommended to me by a friend, and I'm grateful. The atmosphere is truly charming, with attention to every detail, harmony, and exquisite taste. It makes you feel at ease, and like a treasure chest, it contains a surprise downstairs... Magic of magic, a little cinema! The tasting menus tell the story of the Lucanian regions that inspired them. Everything is done with respect for tradition and simplicity. I absolutely must return to try the other delicacies. The owner and her staff, Andrea and Paolo, are extremely kind. Don't miss it.

06/11/2025: Good morning Excellent welcome, wonderful location, unquestionable service, delicious food. Finally, before leaving, there's a fantastic surprise 🤩

07/11/2025: Beautiful place, the food is amazing, I recommend it.

07/11/2025: Not just slow... but incredibly slow. In November, on a weekday, it took two hours to eat a single dish per person. Expensive for the service they offer. A place with potential, but very poorly managed. I can't even imagine what it's like in peak season. I don't recommend it.