I migliori ristoranti di cucina cucina lucana in Matera

04/01/2026: We went to dinner here last night and absolutely loved it. The welcome, the kindness, the attentive service, the excellent quality and flavor of the food. The manager was very knowledgeable and capable, and the chef was kind and talented. Even the bathroom was meticulously maintained, elegant, and very clean. The price was absolutely in line with the quality and the food we ate. Highly recommended.

18/12/2025: It is considered one of the finest restaurants in Matera.

21/01/2026: The dark cat, in the middle of the rocks, typical cuisine made very well, excellent and well-prepared dishes.

07/01/2026: Excellent dinner in a bright, clean restaurant in the historic center of Matera. Local cuisine with a modern twist. I loved the crispy and flavorful double-cooked artichoke, and the tempura cod with a foamy sauce flavored with lemon and basil. The eggplant pictured was beautiful and delicious. The desserts were delicious, especially the cannoli. All washed down with a Matera Riesling. Impeccable service with detailed explanations of the dishes. Highly recommended.

04/01/2026: From Calabria. We went with friends, stumbling upon it. The owner, exquisite in his manner, saved us from an evening that seemed lost. He made some changes to the menu. The octopus salad with onion and cucumber was amazing, the shrimp cocktail with sesame seeds (I think!). The pepperoni cruschi were incredibly crunchy. The pizzas were excellent. The fried shrimp and calamari were top-notch, the tuna steak was very delicate. Everything was absolutely perfect. Recommended We'll be back. And we will. Thank you.

11/12/2025: Warm and very welcoming place, the owner Mr. Emanuele is very kind and affable, I ate pizza and appetizers on a Saturday evening, then we went for lunch, the restaurant was full but despite everything the waiting times were not long, praise must also be given to the service, I recommend it 🥰

13/12/2025: Spread out cold cuts and pieces of cheese, 1 drink (beer) and 1 water, very expensive. Not to be missed.

05/11/2025: Like everything in Matera, the best thing about it is the atmosphere, which is fantastic. The locally sourced beef was cooked to perfection and tasted good, but it was quite fibrous. The selection of meats and cheeses is worthwhile. The sausage with potatoes is a kind of chorizo ​​criollo, but with an anise-flavored spice that overpowers the meat's flavor. The formaggie cheese was very good. As I said, the best thing about it all was the atmosphere.

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!

07/02/2026: Atmosphere was just ok. We came in at opening and they asked us if we could be done by 9….which want a problem but weird to ask that. I asked for a dry red as the house wine was fruity. The waiter recommended some dry red from the wine menu and I decided on a bottle for 19e. My precise with sausage crumbles was very tasty but my wife got a “soup”…cereal that was bland with fava beans. Her cod bacclava was not fresh and probably microwaved A little disappointing. A got a meat platter that was terrible and probably reheated. When we got the bill I was charged 32e for the bottle not 19e. I didn’t complain and we just left. Not a good experience.

02/02/2026: A beautiful place. Everyone was very kind and friendly. Skewers, ravioli, and cruschi peppers...all the dishes we ordered were delicious!

02/02/2026: Authentic Matera flavors, warm hospitality, unforgettable dishes rooted in Italian tradition.

23/01/2026: It was a pleasant surprise to discover this place. The dishes are delicious and well-prepared, the service is excellent, and the overall experience exceeds expectations. Highly recommended.

26/01/2026: In Pisticci, you have no choice: either here or a packed lunch. Luckily, the only restaurant in Pisticci is also a delicious one, impeccably managed, in an elegant, historic building in the heart of this wonderful white city in Basilicata. The intriguing menu was completely satisfying. The dishes are memorable and worth returning for: grilled pecorino cheese and bean and fennel soup. Fair prices. Highly recommended.

24/01/2026: Very helpful and professional staff. Good quality food.

07/02/2026: A charming location, and the good news ends there. Poor service, stale bread, and unremarkable food. The place's potential is untapped.

07/02/2026: The experience didn't start off on the right foot. I headed for the entrance but was sent elsewhere. CHANGE THE SIGN. The location remains charming and very quaint, but the staff wasn't very attentive. With the place half-empty, they forgot a dish, but that can happen. The bread was 3 or 4 days old, and the traditional dishes often lacked character and flavor.

06/10/2025: We had a great dinner there with a friend who lives in Rotondella. She said it was the best and we totally agree. It is a family run restaurant and they were ready to give us some of the local delicacies. We had the antipasto platter, then specialty pie called L’Patizz, one stuffed with pork the other potato and green peppers. Then dried and then quickly fried red peppers, called peperoni cruschi - very tasty and crunchy. We also tried the local pasta Frizzole co middiche. The pasta is hand rolled and curled with an iron rod. The chef came out to talk to us and it was a very friendly place. A very enjoyable evening.

31/08/2025: We ate on a panoramic terrace with a spectacular view. Excellent sausage, eggplant, salad, and ricotta tart. We returned two days later. Same table, same view. Falagoni calzone with potatoes and onions as an appetizer. Frizzuli as a first course: handmade pasta with a mixed meat tomato sauce and breadcrumbs. Ricotta and chocolate tart. Everything was excellent, and the lady serving the tables was very friendly.

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.