I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Basilicata

30/10/2025: A very nice place, located close to the historic center of Matera, near the entrance to the pedestrian area; typical local architecture, tastefully decorated, clean, and quite spacious. The staff is welcoming and friendly, young and well-trained. They quickly seat you and introduce you to the house specialties. The menu features a variety of typical dishes from Matera, including pignata and pignatella. The wine list is good. The ingredients are good. The dishes, well-prepared and presented, in my opinion, the "more elaborate" ones lack a distinctive touch that would highlight their authenticity. The cheese selection is excellent, and the appetizers are good overall. I had the opportunity to try the pignatella; it's a dish that needs to be savored with patience 🌬️. I really liked the flavor. I would have liked a little more meat and even a few pieces of sausage in addition to the crumbled one, but it was still very good. I really enjoyed dipping the dough that serves as the lid for the pignata into the broth at the end. For dessert, we tried the "sporcamusso," which was also delicious: delicate puff pastry, a soft creamy filling with balanced flavors. The only flaw was that the pastry was quite warm, while the creamy filling was cold, even lukewarm. But at that hour, it was nice not to get your face dirty with boiling cream. The quality/price ratio was decent, within the limits of what the market offers, but overall, the place has room for improvement. I will return to try the Pignata. Overall, I recommend going, especially in the evening. Given the proximity to the historic center, after eating, a stroll along the main street of Matera by night was a pleasant experience.

27/10/2025: I recommend the "pignata", excellent!

02/10/2025: Awesome aperol spritz and negroni, very friendly Staff. Highly recommend!

16/09/2025: Besides having very nice and affordable wine, I left my wallet there and the business managed to find me on social media and took the time to mail it to me. Incredibly kind of them to do so.

06/11/2025: Always a great dining experience! Never disappoints!

05/11/2025: Friendliness, kindness and...excellent food!!

02/11/2025: An evening with friends in a welcoming and charming atmosphere, with excellent food. Good value for money. Definitely recommended.

01/11/2025: We ate very well. The platter they gave us was very generous. There were four of us, and the platter for two was more than enough. The starters weren't very generous at first glance, but they filled us up in the end. The waiter was very kind, and the service was very efficient. The atmosphere was very beautiful, typical of Matera. The path to the Tibetan Bridge is nearby. All in all, it was a wonderful experience.

03/11/2025: Sala Ermica, the place that made us dream, the place that welcomed us for our wedding... Wonderful day 😍 And what can we say about Anna, the owner? She's a delightful person, very approachable, extremely knowledgeable about everything, very professional, and incredibly friendly. 🤭 We can only compliment Maitre Walter, who was so attentive to every moment; he even "sequestered" us at our table so we could eat at least one course the entire day. This truly touched us, because he showed a level of thoughtfulness we'd never seen before. Our compliments to the chef, he has golden hands. Whatever he cooks comes to life. Every single dish we tasted, every single one we ate, well, left you speechless. Every ingredient was perfectly proportioned, and even things we don't eat or like every day had a completely different flavor when cooked by him. Sublime. Everything was magically sublime! Sala Ermica, 5 stars and beyond 🥰

29/10/2025: Beautiful location, delicious food, and extraordinary, welcoming service! I highly recommend it for your special day! Anna was exceptional and took care of every detail of our ceremony 💯💯💯💯💯

30/06/2025: Mille Grazie! We had a panini with mortadella and mozzarella! Great and highly recommended! O

10/06/2025: I'm from Matera but I've lived outside for many years. I emphasize this because going to Anna's means tasting the TRUE FLAVORS OF LUCAN. Out of this world lasagna, broad beans and chicory, orecchiette turnip tops, fried breadcrumbs and crusco. Braciole, sausages and so on and so forth. It's all stratospheric! Well done and kind ❤️

02/11/2025: Hospitality, creativity, and quality are the three key words that reflect this restaurant. Lose yourself in the chef's culinary playfulness and feel at home, pampered by the staff. Creative dishes, excellent quality, and unexpected desserts. Everything was excellent, and we're delighted with this discovery!

14/10/2025: We followed the precious advice of friends, and the visit turned out to be a true gastronomic discovery. The reputation we'd been told was fully confirmed: the restaurant is very good, and the culinary experience was exceptional. The quality of the food was, without exaggeration, special. Each dish showcased fresh, carefully selected ingredients, enhanced by preparation that clearly demonstrated great skill. You could sense a deep attention to Lucanian culinary tradition, yet reinterpreted with a mastery and innovative touch worthy of a great chef. From appetizer to dessert, each course was a perfect balance of flavors and presentation, transforming the meal into a true sensory journey. The refinement of the execution and the harmony of flavors made the dinner unforgettable. If you're in the area and looking for an experience that elevates local cuisine to an art, don't hesitate to visit Le Gourmet. It's absolutely worth it!

28/10/2025: Everything excellent as always.

16/10/2025: We loved it here! One of our favorite restaurants in Italy; probably the best. The waiter and chef worked with us to plan our menu (our Italian skills were... eh) and they made sure we ended up with food choices that were good for us and the whole nice was a great success.

10/10/2025: Don’t miss this spot when you’re in Matera! Our sandwiches were incredible (burrata, mortadella, pesto) and the service was warm and inviting. Highly recommend!

06/10/2025: It's worth deviating a bit from the main road for the best panini we've had in Italy. The ingredients are fresh and delicious, and the tiramisu made by the owner is one of the best we've had in the region. Definitely a place worth recommending :)

02/11/2025: For the first time, I came to Pomarico, a stone's throw from Matera, for work, and on the recommendation of some acquaintances, I was directed to this restaurant. I couldn't have given better advice. The food is truly excellent. The veal tagliata is spectacular, with a side of country-style potatoes. Even though one of the house specialties is horse meat, whose cuts are processed in various ways, including the diaphragm, which is very difficult to find, both for veal and horse. The only flaw, if I may say so, but it's not so much a criticism as a recommendation, especially since I stand by the five-star rating, is the bottle of Primitivo di Manduria. It can't be served chilled; it's blasphemy. Otherwise, everything else was excellent. I hope to return. Highly recommended. See you next time.

28/10/2025: Great place to eat excellent horse meat

11/11/2025: Fantastic desserts, light, tasty, and very digestible. I've never eaten anything so good and special. Congratulations!!!!

31/08/2025: EXCELLENT PASTRY SHOP. WE ATE THE SOSPIRI, THEY WERE DELICIOUS! NICE AND KIND STAFF. EXCELLENT COFFEE

15/10/2025: Beautiful place, excellent service, very clean, everyone was friendly, excellent dinner. Nice rooms. In short, we'll definitely return.

14/10/2025: Excellent solution, clean and comfortable hotel, located in a strategic area, excellent cuisine too

15/10/2025: As always, excellent food, friendly and professional staff.

15/10/2025: Very refined place... excellent food... dishes you don't get anywhere else!!! Qualified staff... recommended

06/10/2025: I visited this place with a group of photographers. It's a beautiful place. The owners are very kind and friendly; it's like being guests in a private home. Excellent value for money. See you next time.

06/10/2025: A wonderful experience, characterized by excellent home cooking and a genuinely family welcome.

15/11/2025: Friendliness and friendliness combined with the goodness of the dishes make it a one-of-a-kind place.

26/10/2025: Everything was very good, especially the appetizers and main courses. The owners were very kind.