I migliori ristoranti di cucina cucina lucana

12/11/2025: I can't speak highly of the food at this delicious restaurant because...we didn't have time to try it! My partner was taken ill, and the waiters, and especially the owner, were nothing short of exceptional. They were available to drive me to the hospital and pick me up until late in the evening, well beyond their working hours, and were always available to help. We will forever be grateful to them.

08/11/2025: Upon arrival, the host warmly welcomed us. He created a pleasant experience in the restaurant, making us feel immediately at ease. The food was absolutely delicious. We only had pasta because we weren't very hungry, but we regretted not being able to sample more. We were also served delicious wine.

13/09/2025: A pleasant surprise in Tito Scalo. Mr. Rocco is a true host who immediately puts new customers at ease. The food is excellent, authentic Lucanian home cooking, with many of the ingredients locally sourced and produced on-site. Highly recommended.

11/09/2025: Recommended for those who love traditional Lucanian cuisine, hearty dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for family lunches or dinners with friends. Excellent value.

30/10/2025: The restaurant is a true haven of pleasure, thanks to its welcoming atmosphere and impeccable service. The owners are extraordinary, always attentive and ready to satisfy every need. Special thanks go to waiter Franco, whose courtesy, professionalism, and attention to detail made the experience even more enjoyable. Each dish is an explosion of flavor, and the service is truly top-notch. Highly recommended.

15/10/2025: The restaurant is excellent......

03/10/2025: Very charming restaurant. Found out it is family owned. You can definitely tell. The service was excellent and food was outstanding! Would definitely go back for dinner.

03/10/2025: Everything was excellent and surprising. We went at a friend's invitation. It's well located, close to Termini, and you can walk to several places. We had a heart-shaped ravioli starter. That's when we realized that Romans prefer pasta al dente, and for us, it was excellent, just right, and delicious. Then we had Amatriciana, melt-in-your-mouth and spicy—yes, for those who don't expect it, it can be spicy. Next, we had Cacio e Pepe, which has a lot of cheese and a bit of pepper. It's the main dish, and it came from Monte Caruso, and it has an original recipe. And then we continued with a delicious and succulent polpette con pomodoro, which comes with fresh tomatoes. A wonderful experience. And to finish, a dessert with a demonstration by Chef Emanuele preparing Dolce far niente. I highly recommend ending with this dessert. The atmosphere is rustic, romantic, and a pleasant place to linger. Right at the entrance, as you go down, there's a wall with various messages, including from famous Italian figures. And the decor is the work of fellow chef Mr. Domenico. If you truly want to experience authentic and delicious Roman cuisine, we recommend Cicilardone a Monte Caruso. And come back again.

08/11/2025: Mimmo is an institution; it's so busy on Sundays that service sometimes drops, but he, mindful of his mountain-climbing exploits, recovers with gusto and reaches the finish line. Unique dishes with the flavors of old-fashioned country life.

01/11/2025: Definitely recommended are the strascinati, mollicati, and crischi, as well as roasted cheeses. Braised meat, on the other hand, is cold and hard.

06/11/2025: A delightful wine tasting experience paired with revisited traditional Lucanian dishes. The place is charming, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

17/10/2025: We had the Eggplant Parmegiana, Calamary Cutlet, Saffron Risotto, and Octopus. All were incredible. Highly recommended!

02/11/2025: Family dinner (6 people) on a Saturday evening. The service was prompt and accurate despite the room being full. The dishes were typical of Lucanian cuisine and absolutely impeccable. The price was average. The location is quaint and clean, inside the baronial castle. Highly recommended!

26/10/2025: We were passing through and were greeted with extreme kindness—it may seem obvious, but it isn't. The owner found us a seat even though we hadn't booked and the restaurant was full (two birthdays). Great attention to local products and the cuisine (run by his wife) is truly excellent, with a touch of experimentation. Very fair prices for the quality of the products used, and a comfortable atmosphere. It's a shame we can't become regulars due to the distance, but if we were to visit again, we wouldn't hesitate to return. I highly recommend it, both for the food and for the heartwarming, genuine smiles.

03/05/2025: Ottimo, il cibo buono e abbondante, personale gentilissimo e cordiale, anche la struttura esterna è molto bella, davvero consigliato

01/05/2025: Consigliatissimo per la gentilezza e l'accoglienza del personale, per l'autenticità e genuinità dei piatti con porzioni generose e per il conto più che onesto. Da tornarci assolutamente

15/10/2025: In recent years I have often observed that in Italian restaurants the chefs are of colored,,g origin. And the food prepared by them has nothing to do with real Italian restaurants. I am disappointed once again.

08/10/2025: Thank you, Giorgia. I hope I'm remembering your name correctly (I have a certain memory). Your professionalism, kindness, courtesy, and advice made my last evening in Matera wonderful. Another wonderful memory to add to this fabulous tourist experience. Excellent food, impeccable service, and a fair price.

28/10/2025: We were a group of 70 and we all ate well and were pampered by the owner who explained all the dishes to us.

26/10/2025: "I'd like to, but I can't..." Dinner with friends on October 25th. High expectations, unfortunately, largely disappointed. Several negatives: we sat down and waited almost half an hour for water, which arrived after the focaccia... Every time we asked for more water, we had long waits, until we had to get up to remember our request. We ordered a bottle of Valpolicella Ripasso, which we abandoned on the table the first time... When the waiter returned, the bottle was simply opened and abandoned again, without letting us taste the wine or pouring it! Oh well... We ordered various appetizers, which I must say were good, although the quantities were a bit small considering the price (equivalent to a first or second course). Then, seven restaurant orders and a pizza. The first and second courses were decent, though not exceptional to be honest, and the quantities were barely acceptable. And the pizza? Well, that never arrived... At least the desserts were outstanding: the tiramisu was excellent, and a truly remarkable cake, a crumble cake with a truly well-made cream. Then four coffees and an amaro. The bill: €42 per person. Way too much, not for what we ordered (the prices are clear on the menu), but for the quantity and quality. And the icing on the cake: the pizza never arrived, so one of our guests would have been left empty-handed, if it weren't for the fact that we're used to sharing dishes among friends. I'm sorry to have to write such a negative review, but I had other expectations, and unfortunately, the negatives were just too many. Too bad.

06/11/2025: We happened to be passing through the neighborhood and stumbled upon the restaurant, where we were warmly welcomed with courtesy and friendliness. We ate delicious, high-quality regional specialties. We definitely recommend it without hesitation. Thank you!

25/10/2025: We were passing through on the Basentana highway and I was looking for a restaurant for a quick lunch. The staff were very friendly and the food was excellent, 10 stars.

06/11/2025: In my humble opinion, one of the top three restaurants in the entire region. The food is excellent (very varied and thoughtful appetizers), generous first courses, and incredibly high-quality meat-based second courses. The atmosphere is a dream. The wait staff is professional, especially Mimmo, an excellent host who takes great care of his guests. The quality/price ratio is reasonable. Rotondella, a wonderful little village.

04/11/2025: Great Basilicata’s food experience. Our menù was simple like traditional Basilicata food, yet sooo good. Frizzuli and Cruschi are the must-try dishes to have a glimpse of the taste of Basilicata. Prices were super honest, quantities more than average and the service was rustic like the one you can have at home. Really, a place which deserves to be visited, maybe more than once!

02/11/2025: We stumbled upon this place by chance on a Sunday for lunch. €30 menu: mixed appetizers (cold cuts, two types of cheese, and tartlets), choice of 1 first course, water, and coffee. The food was good, but nothing special. What bothered me most was that, as soon as we'd finished our pasta, we were asked to vacate our table and drink our coffee at the bar... and it was served in a paper cup. I understand that on Sundays, the main thing is making money, but for the same amount of money in Basilicata, I've eaten much, much better, in a more refined setting, including the wine. You pay for being in a touristy place, and the lunch isn't worth that price.

22/10/2025: Amazing food! It is spectacular

06/08/2025: Posto fantastico, cucina alla vecchia maniera, abbiamo preso: fusilli fatti in casa, alicine fritte, orata e zucchine sotto olio. Prenotazione presa alle 21.30 quindi anche abbastanza tardi.

31/07/2025: Tappa fissa per ogni nostra estate a Maratea: sapori autentici, atmosfera familiare grande cortesia! Ottima l’orata alla brace

07/11/2025: Terrible, negative experience. Poor food, made by someone who definitely doesn't know how to cook, but only knows how to throw together ingredients at random. Tasteless and unappealing dishes, but expensive. Yes, that's right!!! 18 euros for 4 pieces of drained cod and "seasoned" with 2 olives, tomatoes, and potatoes thrown in randomly, just so we don't waste them. We had a basket of bread brought back, just to eat something. After a 4.5-hour drive to Matera, it wasn't what we expected. Not to mention the welcome. The girl who took our order should change jobs and be more respectful and less hasty and annoyed. She's neither beautiful nor friendly, but she makes up for it in arrogance. Customers are treated with condescension, haste, and reluctance. A PLACE TO FORGET. Such blessings, of having a place that works, should happen to others. The "ladies" who run this place should experience what it's like to be on the other side. Who knows... It could come true.

05/11/2025: Trattoria on the edge of the city center (Sassi). Welcoming and attentive staff. Be careful, they don't take reservations; you just walk in and wait your turn. Fantastic food; we had an appetizer and two first courses. We really enjoyed it. We'll definitely be back!