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

02/12/2025: Exceptional restaurant! We only had one entree each, but it was enough to find the quality well above average, revealing the quality of the ingredients and the skill in the preparation. If I'm in the area again, I'll definitely return. I definitely recommend it!!!

29/11/2025: Qualified staff and quality food, great humility and availability

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

27/11/2025: Everything was very good. Friendly and helpful. Excellent food and perfectly balanced Kolsch beer. Fair prices. We'll be back.

04/11/2025: Superb service, delicious food, great beer!

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!

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.

29/11/2025: We stopped for a quick lunch, ordering a crapiata, a fava bean and chicory salad, and two portions of bread meatballs. Everything was truly excellent, especially the meatballs.

01/11/2025: Excellent cold cuts and delicacies. Right in the center of Matera.

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!

10/10/2025: Delicious and inviting products

11/09/2025: Small place but really excellent products

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.