I migliori ristoranti in Potenza

15/08/2025: After a morning spent among the serene waterfalls of San Fele, we chose L'Usignolo restaurant for our Ferragosto lunch. The experience, however, was marred by a few disappointing details worth mentioning. At the time of booking, we were asked for a 50% deposit via bank transfer, an unusual practice, but one we accepted given the unique nature of the day. Upon our arrival, before even being seated, we were asked to pay the full amount for lunch. This approach, more akin to that of a fast-food restaurant than a traditional restaurant, created a rather unpleasant and unwelcoming atmosphere. Once inside, the setting truly transported us to the past. The decor, seemingly from the 1970s with a slight update in the 1990s, has remained unchanged over time. Despite the feeling of a place "frozen in time," the overall cleanliness and order were not lacking. To complete the experience, live music in the style of a Romagna dance hall accompanied our meal, an element that, unfortunately, didn't fit well with the idea of a relaxed lunch. The menu matched the restaurant's retro atmosphere. We tried dishes such as mezzepccheri with confit cherry tomatoes, speck, and chopped pistachios, a lasagna with artichokes and béchamel sauce, and roast suckling pig with potatoes. Despite our concerns about the ambiance, the food was a positive: the dishes were decidedly enjoyable and well-prepared. L'Usignolo restaurant offers honest and enjoyable cuisine, but the overall experience was marred by inattentive customer service and a dated atmosphere. If you're looking for good food and don't mind an old-fashioned setting (and paying in advance), it might be a decent choice, but for a more modern and welcoming experience, you might want to look elsewhere.

21/06/2025: The environment needs to be totally renovated, the place is terrible and the food is indescribable. Friendly staff

16/10/2025: Cold environment, poor quality food and lousy service.. AVOID

07/12/2025: Delivered piping hot directly to your camper...SUPER!!! Delicious pizza!!!

31/08/2025: I've been there several times, but each time the lady hasn't been very friendly, rather grumpy. The price list at the entrance isn't up to date, so you have to add a minimum of €1 to each pizza—surprise! I'll give the girls at the cash register 5 stars.

05/10/2025: The room and bathroom were spacious, with a large window and mountain views. The furnishings were a bit dated but well-maintained, and the housekeeping was excellent. The dinner was very good, with well-seasoned pasta and tasty meat. We also tried the pizza, which was excellent! The ingredients were fresh. The owner was very kind and helpful.

24/11/2025: Very large room, en suite bathroom, rather small TV, especially considering the distance from the bed. Only curtains were used to darken the windows. Ample parking.

01/10/2025: Water is not available in the room. Purchase at the reception, which is not always manned. A savory breakfast is not available and must be booked for an additional fee.

10/05/2025: Io amo questo bar, perché dovete chiudere per favore, sto piangendo non chiudete , il personale è molto simpatico mi alza l’umore quando entro a seconda ora e faccio colazione

05/04/2025: Too bad the coffee is no longer acceptable

20/11/2025: 🍝 - Food: 1/5 🛎️ - Service 3/5 📍 - Location & Atmosphere 1/5 In short: lots of smoke (from the arugula) and no roast (or rather, no Aglianico!). I visited Black Pepper in Potenza with my mouth watering for a 300g tagliata from the menu, which upon arrival turned out to be more of a "arugula tartare" with submerged meat, and I had the feeling that those grams were a mirage and at the same time the certainty that the bill would be steep. The discomfort, rather than lessening, increased when, as a true Lucanian, I asked for a local Aglianico and was told that the cellar was "being dismantled": in a Lucanian restaurant that focuses on quality meat, it's a bit like going to the beach and discovering the water has run out. The experience reached tragicomic heights in the bathroom, between broken handles and faulty faucets—in short, an adventure! My advice is: it's better to focus on a single specialty and deliver it like a pro, than to raise expectations in the customer and then serve up a "horror tavern" experience. So far, my experience has been disappointing, and Black Pepper needs a wake-up call.

10/09/2025: Black Pepper is always a guarantee! 🔝

29/10/2025: I often go there with my nine friends. The bottled water and the plain pasta are excellent.

10/10/2025: Nice context and family level.... It is located at the entrance to the town…. Very helpful people.

26/11/2025: Worst chicken I've ever eaten: dry, tough, reheated and smelled bad

08/10/2025: Incredible place, Pino is very friendly, and the pizzas are incredibly large and very tasty. I would definitely come back. 10/10

16/09/2025: A historic venue located in the historic center, where you can enjoy breakfast or aperitifs, even outdoors. The citron spritz and pastries are excellent. You can also watch football on Sky. The owner, Umberto, is a delightful host.

07/09/2025: Fantastic bar: super aperitif, excellent croissants, and then... they're JUVENTUS FANS!!! I'll confirm for August 2023 too: GREAT! Adding Aug/Sep 25: good aperitif, citron spritz!

22/04/2025: I booked for Easter and found myself in a wedding setting. We arrived at 1:00 PM and left at 7:00 PM, waiting for courses that arrived within an hour of each other. The set menu wasn't bad, but the agreed-upon request for a fish menu wasn't met. Since it was Easter, I would have expected at least a Colomba cake.

07/08/2025: We ate both pizza and meat here, both were definitely very good!!

24/06/2025: Always the best. Great food and drink.

27/11/2025: Terrible, except for one person who saves the day. Today, November 27th, at 2:15 PM, a guy at the drive-thru, after more than 20 minutes of waiting, refused to issue the invoice for my order because it was messed up. I told him I'd leave my information and they could do it directly online, as required by law, but he said no. Besides, I was already registered.

21/11/2025: One of the worst and I was generous in giving it one star...not to mention how cold it is inside the place with the two broken and wide open doors...in November seeing people eating with their jacket hoods on their heads...everything is terrible including the rude staff.