I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Matera

15/09/2025: Great value for money. The Frutti di Mare pizza and Frutti di Mare pasta were generously tossed. The food also came relatively quickly. I hope my tip goes to the friendly waiter, but I think the plate cleaner pocketed it himself. Overall, not the best tasting food, but great value for money.

14/09/2025: Great place. Came in by accident while passing by. The prices are more than affordable. Everything is sooo delicious.

10/10/2025: While visiting Matera, we had lunch at this little restaurant. The food was excellent, the staff were very friendly, and the prices were very reasonable. We'll definitely be back.

09/10/2025: We had lunch among the Sassi of Matera in a truly unique setting: outdoor tables overlooking a spectacular view. The menu offers traditional dishes, as well as modern twists, such as cacio e pepe with crusco peppers, cooked with great skill and attention to authentic flavors. The orecchiette with turnip tops, fried breadcrumbs, and crusco peppers, as well as the caponata, were delicious. The service was excellent: the staff were friendly, fast, and very helpful, despite the unusual hours (the kitchen is open until 4 pm!). A relaxing lunch made special by the evocative setting and the quality of both the food and the hospitality. Highly recommended for those who want to experience an authentic experience in the heart of Matera.

06/10/2025: Really good seafood... I ate cavatelli with octopus cruschi and stracciatella and grilled fish.

29/09/2025: Great place, really good food, I recommend it

20/10/2025: As soon as we entered the gate, we fell in love with the cleanliness and order of the olive groves overlooking Matera. The location is dreamy, a beautiful masseria. Francesco manages everything impeccably, and his staff is an extension of that. What can we say about the table service: seamless, attentive, and fast. The icing on the cake is the food: sophisticated, high-quality combinations, the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, and excellent ingredients. Highly recommended, we'll definitely be back!

23/09/2025: Beautiful location and warm welcome. The dishes are prepared with authentic ingredients and the portions are generous. Excellent value for money.

13/10/2025: Perfect coffee, perfect cakes, perfect service, perfect place!

09/10/2025: We took three kinds of focaccia to go. All were very good, even after a few hours they were still quite good. The only thing missing was a bit of salt, but that's just my taste; I'm quite a salt-loving person.

12/10/2025: We arrived here by chance from Sicily and I must say that we ate really well

04/09/2025: Great atmosphere, very well-maintained, excellent food. Very good service. I highly recommend it.

15/10/2025: Delicious pizza! Let me vely service, the lady gave us great and confident recommendations with pizza. We enjoyed the food service and atmosphere. We got recommended to come here buy a local and we defiantly recommend it ourselves.

12/10/2025: Good food, fast and friendly staff

22/09/2025: Essence in name, emotion in action! Essence Restaurant, under the guidance of chef Enza Crucinio, is an experience that goes beyond simple cuisine: it is a meeting of elegance, authenticity, and passion. The menu fully reflects the restaurant's name: each dish is designed to enhance the essence of the ingredients, with technique and great sensitivity. Among the dishes we sampled, the "Uovo in giallo" (Yellow Egg) was memorable: creamy pumpkin soup, gorgonzola, crispy bread, hazelnuts, and a soft-centered egg that created an intense and enveloping harmony of flavors. We also had the opportunity to savor several first courses, each with its own distinct character, prepared with care and respect for tradition, but always with a personal touch: flavorful dishes that excite without artifice. To conclude the experience, the "Occhio del Drago" (Dragon's Eye) dessert: a perfect combination of the rusticity of Matera bread, the delicacy of sweet ricotta, and the richness of chocolate. A finale that leaves a lasting impression, like the entire meal. The service is highly professional and attentive, the wine list is well-curated, and the atmosphere is welcoming and refined. Here, every dish has a soul, and every bite tells a story. To be experienced, and relived again.

19/09/2025: Excellent seafood menu. Room service also available.

30/09/2025: Detail in the dishes and presentation. Very friendly staff. Fresh, new dishes with local products. I would definitely return!

23/09/2025: Second time at this typical Lucanian restaurant... friendly service and good food in a relaxing atmosphere away from the chaos of the city center! Must try!

09/10/2025: Everything was excellent, the meat was top of the range, the staff were courteous and professional.

28/09/2025: Risto pizza and grill: a mix for all tastes, from pasta dishes to meat dishes, to starters. Delicious desserts. Fast and excellent service.

02/09/2025: The biggest drawback I have is that it's quite hot inside (we went in September, so it'll be even worse in the summer), and they only have a small fan. We had risotto and spaghetti carbonara, which were very good, although what we liked most was the cheesecake; it was spectacular.

02/09/2025: Had an amazing meal and experience here! Ali was our server and took great care of us, offering fabulous suggestions. Highly recommend!

06/08/2025: Business dinner. Excellent pizza and appetizers, friendly staff, nice but small place.

02/07/2025: Excellent. Not hungry enough for pizzas, we ordered starters. Excellent charcuterie and excellent cheeses for a very, very reasonable price.

10/07/2025: Great local food and recipes. A good selection of locally sourced and freshly cooked food. Open lunchtimes and dinner. Friendly local restaurant.

25/05/2025: Amazing food! Thanks for all the staff!

05/10/2025: Very good meal and very warm welcome

02/09/2025: Two truly delightful "light" lunches. We must return in the evening. The marina is in an excellent location. The boat is docked and the restaurant is just steps away. Taranto mussels and Greek salad. Three tasty appetizers: panzanella, octopus, and calamari with mango. Delicious, delicious. And the friendly, enthusiastic, and motivating service. It doesn't hurt. We'll be back at the first opportunity.

27/08/2025: Ordered without a menu, big mistake, I took 2 first courses suggested by the waitress and when I asked to know how many portions there were she said one, I took a second course with two pieces of sausage, one sweet and one spicy, salad, a bottle of water, 1/4 white wine, dessert, paid 46.00 if I had ordered from the menu it would have been much less!

17/08/2025: I decided to celebrate my birthday with a seafood dinner. Despite being far from the sea, the fish was delicious, incredibly fresh, and cooked to perfection. I've since returned, and the meat menu and pizza are equally as good. The prices are fair, especially considering the quality. I absolutely recommend it.