I migliori ristoranti di cucina cucina lucana in Potenza

31/12/2025: I went to Forendum in Lavello (both restaurant and hotel) with my parents, and the experience was simply perfect. We ordered two pizzas, pasta, and an appetizer: everything was very, very, very good. You can taste the quality and attention to detail, with authentic flavors and a truly local and regional touch. The staff was extremely kind and welcoming, always available, and with a way of doing things that made you feel right at home. The wine was also truly excellent: well-chosen and perfect to accompany dinner. Another thing that really struck me was the ambiance, unique and evocative: a sort of "cave-like" atmosphere, warm and unique, which made the evening even more special. Honestly, I have nothing to criticize. I recommend Forendum to anyone visiting Lavello: it's absolutely worth eating there. I would go back in a heartbeat!

14/12/2025: Welcoming place and very kind and well-trained staff.... Highly recommended, a truly warm welcome..

25/01/2026: We stumbled upon this place by chance, where Mimmo greeted us with kindness and warmth. Excellent traditional cuisine and reasonable prices. We'll definitely be back.

10/01/2026: A welcoming and well-kept place with excellent food. The owner is devoted to his business, which he carries out with genuine passion and dedication.

04/01/2026: Everything's fine. I was in a hurry...just a second.

18/12/2025: Quiet place to enjoy a lunch break. Everyone is very kind, the service is fast and the food is very good and plentiful.

29/12/2025: We had dinner here on December 26, 2025. It's a truly traditional trattoria, with a small but welcoming atmosphere and a roaring fireplace. The cold cuts were of high quality, as were the rest of the dishes. The owner was friendly and helpful, the food was generous, and the prices were very fair. I hope to return.

08/12/2025: A return to the future. Ancient flavors and aromas. Everything essential and authentic.

20/11/2025: Excellent atmosphere and quality food. Everything seemed to be in the right place, even the furnishings, including the tablecloths on the vintage tables, in harmony with the rest. Clean bathrooms and hospitality from the trained and correct staff.

30/10/2025: Spectacular! Excellent ingredients, excellent cuisine, and service unlike anything we're used to. Well done! Keep up the good work, carrying on the tradition and culture of hospitality.

01/02/2026: Very good dishes with generous portions. Friendly and honest.

12/01/2026: Until today, it was my favorite lunch break. Starting tomorrow, it won't be anymore. You can't "invite" a customer to leave if they've just finished a bite, just because there are other customers waiting outside and you're afraid of losing them. Those are fast food restaurants, but even there, they don't "invite" you to leave your table today. I'm regretfully changing my review and will go for lunch somewhere with more customer service. P.S.: You don't hypocritically apologize when you send someone away. You take responsibility. Best regards, 👋🏻

26/11/2025: The most delicious meal incredible homemade specialties when I visit the area again I will go directly there. Ciao Giuseppe DiPalma

05/10/2025: If you're after something different from your usual Italian spot, this is it! The food is super authentic and homemade - generous portions, too. The homemade wine and pasta were amazing. We had an awesome time and felt so welcomed!

22/12/2025: Excellent dishes, from the exquisite pizza with plenty of toppings to the delicious and refined first courses. Friendly and friendly staff, and a welcoming location. We'll definitely be back!

29/11/2025: What can I say... locally sourced products cooked with great skill. The dishes are meticulously prepared and presented with meticulous attention to detail. The dishes are expertly crafted and the prices are reasonable. I'll definitely be back again.

02/01/2026: I'm sorry, but I don't think it was an experience worth repeating, even though it was recommended. Unfortunately, we didn't have many alternatives. The place has a very old-fashioned '80s feel, and that's fine, but the food, unfortunately, can't remain stuck in those days! We waited a bit to be considered and receive the QR code, which was on other tables but not ours. The house red wine was sparkling, but no one told us about it. We asked for a bottle of red, too, but they didn't know if it was sparkling or not. The first course, fusilli with pancetta and mushrooms in white sauce, had cream in the sauce, which, unfortunately, was always used in the infamous '80s and '90s. The second course, which was supposed to be a fillet with mushrooms and truffles, wasn't, to my modest knowledge, but rather a sirloin with a very salty sauce because it was definitely prepared with a stock cube. This evening, I also noticed some customers, certainly regulars, coming in and out of the kitchen as if they were at home. I can understand that, but there are usually rules that must be followed, like HACCP, standards implemented in the new millennium! Fortunately, the price was fair, despite everything! Hello, adding to my initial review, I'll respond. First of all, unfortunately, and not regrettably, I don't believe I referred to or commented on the alleged birthday party taking place at your "restaurant," but rather, I was merely commenting, from my culinary perspective, on the dishes I was served during dinner. As for the '80s style, that's fine; in fact, I don't think I said anything bad about it, but I did focus on the dishes and the behavior of your customers/friends, who came in and out of the kitchen as if they were at home, something that shouldn't happen in a supposed "restaurant," as I said previously. Returning to the first course of fusilli, pancetta, and mushrooms described on the menu and in the photo, strictly in white, it doesn't justify the fact that you've been using cream for years, because as you should know, cream is only used by those who can't prepare a dish without adding sauces. However, for the second course, which is presented on the menu as a fillet, you now come and tell me it's a veal rack!?! I think you're a bit confused both in your "restaurant" and in your culture as such. Your demi-glacé was prepared with the addition of a stock cube because its flavor and excessive saltiness are completely inexplicable. Regarding the house wine, I repeat that those serving tables should at least know what they're offering the customer, especially if the customer asks for a bottle of Aglianico with 13.5% ABV and no ABV instead of the house wine, as you wrote. I've never been nervous about the birthday party held at your restaurant, and I don't think I wrote "infamy," but reading the various comments, I've noticed that you're accustomed to responding this way to anyone who has something to say about your restaurant. The demi-glacé wasn't confused with cream, so I strongly suggest you reread what I wrote previously; perhaps you're the one who gets nervous easily. Finally, a fillet is not the same as a rack of veal, and veal is, at most, castrated, not castrated. I don't know if it's ever left Sasso di Castalda, but I suggest you do so because I think you might be surprised.

01/01/2026: We booked this restaurant-pizzeria with high expectations, hoping to try typical local dishes. They seated us at a table away from the crowd, but they forgot about us, and we were forced to at least ask for the menu. The appetizers, first courses, and second courses were of poor quality and preparation. The house wine was a sparkling red, but we hadn't been told that, so we asked for a still bottle of red, but the waitress/owner didn't even know the wine she was serving us. Not to mention the local families with children left unattended, screaming all over the room, and the same parents who came into the kitchen and behind the counter as if it were their own home.