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Finally got to try the famous Matera bread here and we loved it! We had the Lucanian pork cheek and the orecchiette with ragu - both were delicious, but the pork cheek especially blew our minds. It was incredibly tender and packed with flavor. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great local food experience in Matera!

Very friendly staff. We loved the table setting. Dishes are very good accompanied by a red wine. The vegetarian pasta s, chicken and lamb were all very good. To be recommended the tiramisu. Lovely restaurant

We came here for lunch, as they were fully booked for all dinners over the weekend. We ordered the set menu + wine pairing, and absolutely enjoyed our time there. I wish we got our waiter’s name because he was so friendly and spent time explaining to us about all the wines we were tasting. Our waiter’s warmth definitely made the experience better for us. The meals were delicious too. Would definitely come again if we visit Matera again.

It‘s all good until it‘s fraud! Read down below before you visit La Lopa in Matera! First of all, the restaurant is a nice place and the food is good. Don‘t expect overly large portions but the taste was nice and I would recommend eating an Antipasto, a Primi or Secondi with a side dish and a dessert. What about the fraud: We ordered two glasses of red wine and a bottle of water along with the dinner. The wine didn‘t arrive and we thought about it because we had to drive home 2 hours after dinner. We let the waiter know that they forgot the wine and that we would cancel it because we would stay with water only. No problem, he responded. When we asked for the bill it was 89€ including two glasses of red wine for I think 7€ in total, which we didn’t receive and canceled later at the waiter. It was a bill with all the positions we ordered in detail. I asked the waitress to correct the bill expecting to pay 82€ and give her a tip instead. What happened was that one of the two women in charge, a blonde, came to us with the card reader covering the bill inside of her hand. The card reader said 89€ and she asked for the credit card. I gave it to her because I didn‘t care about the 7€, more about the fact that she was willing to betray her customers. After the payment was made she quickly got rid of the bill crumpling it up with her hand. I immediately asked for the bill, so instead of giving me the detailed bill she had crumpled up, she walked away and came back with a bill which only stated the total amount of 89€ but without the positions we ordered in detail. This would otherwise have revealed that she didn’t correct the bill as we asked her to. So I‘m asking you directly: What did you earn by fooling and betraying your customers without even thinking anyone would notice your criminal behaviour? I wasn‘t willing to argue at this moment but I already thought it would be better to warn other customers here. You, as a leading employee of this restaurant should be ashamed of yourself! Time and date of visit (time of payment): 23.09.2025 / ~ 20:25

The atmosphere of this place is incredible. Beautiful place even in small details. Staff is friendly and nice, we had pleasant time there. Unfortunately, food wasn’t exactly the best.

Nice place. Have a cave cinema showing the movie clips that were taken in Matera. Food is part good as well as the service. The service is pretty fast.

We had a lovely lunch at La Lopa. The atmosphere was very nice and authentic, as we ate into the cave. We took the egg and the veal carpaccio, which were excellent and we also really liked the degustation of “Selezione di formaggi a caglio vegetale”.

One of the greatest meals of my life! However, I should warn you that it doesn't come cheap—our dinner for two cost over $400. Nevertheless, the entire experience is truly memorable. Each dish is presented in the most creative ways imaginable, featuring designs like castles and skulls. The five-course meal is substantial, so don’t worry about opting for the smallest choice. The food is exceptionally well-seasoned, fresh, and prepared in ways I’ve never encountered before. You'll even find yourself trying lamb liver that looks nothing like you’d expect. Or black and white dishes! The staff is fantastic, making us feel right at home, and the atmosphere is incredible—you dine inside a cave!

Very good dining experience, worthy of one Michelin star. The setting was wonderful, in a traditional Matera style cave. Dishes were beautifully presented, full of flavour and creative. Service was nearly faultless, unfortunately with only 3 staff on the floor the pressure and stress was evident in the staff.

Unfortunately, about half of the dishes didn’t taste good. The place and service were up to standard. If you’re particular about food taste, I wouldn’t recommend it. However, if you’re more focused on the overall dining experience, it’s not a bad option — all the dishes were beautifully presented. Good for pictures. Camera eat first ! 😉 About the taste: This restaurant seems to like adding grainy elements to their dishes, such as charcoal powder, crispy minced garlic, and some black breadcrumb-like ingredient. Overall, you often get a mouthful of hard, gritty bits — which feels quite unpleasant. But since you’re in Matera — famously known as the “City of Stone” — maybe it’s all part of the experience. Perhaps they just wanted you to taste the stones too. Also, for some reason, one or two of the dishes were overly greasy, making them taste very heavy and cloying.

Avoid this restaurant. The reason for the one star is because everything was perfect (delicious food, excellent service, elegant ambiance) until towards the end of our dinner we hear loud violent screaming coming from the kitchen. I had unobstructed view of the kitchen and through the glass I see the chef screaming and insulting the kitchen staff. The violence is unacceptable and the lack of restraint unprofessional.

This is the first Michelin restaurant that encouraged eating with fingers and mouth to plate and I gotta say it added to the experience. Professional, unrushed service, and different tastes that do not disappoint. We did think the pizza was overrated and really needed true caviar to add any flavor, but other than that excellent overall

Outstanding. Our dinner here was the cherry on the Materna trip cake. Not for nothing is this a Michelin star restaurant. Very nicely located in the Sassi district in one of the caves. We had the 8 course full menu which was exceptionally good. Nicely curated dishes of huge variation, always referring to the South Italian heritage and Materna. The staff is super kind and creates a welcoming atmosphere. Huge wine menu and good recommendations. A very memorable experience from the starters to the dessert (try the Monte Crusko!)

What a treasure in Matera. Beautiful delicious food, pretty setting, friendly and attentive service. Great value, too. Loved the wine pairings and the concept of being able to assemble your own tasting menu. Chef is in the kitchen himself. The Michelin star is well deserved.

There is a nice terrace with a beautiful view. Also the design inside is very nice and modern. Unfortunately our cocktails were lacking taste and watery 😢 disappointing!

Beautiful experience! The food was delicious, we had some local tapas, the hummus and the tiramisu. Everything was of very good quality and the view of Matera breathtaking. Can absolutely recommend this place !

10/10 recommend. We didn't eat here but the cocktails were amazing as was the service and the views are unmatched. This is one you DEFINITELY don't want to miss.

Amazing place with unbeatable views, great service, delicious food and drinks and reasonable prices. The atmosphere is majestic and the music adds to the ambience. We visited Crialoss twice during our stay in Matera. Highly recommended! A hidden gem.

Really nice location with good food. It was unfortunate that their kitchen closes at 1530. However, you can still order snacks. The waitress was very nice and helpful, although because it was busy, the service was a little slow. Would recommend for drinks and a lovely view of Matera!

We came here before dinner as a starter and it was a really cute place. The staff is very friendly and the environment is nice. We went in the evening so we had a nice view of the city and it’s stunning lights.

I had a really nice experience at this bar! We had a dessert and some cocktails. It was very tasty, and the view is very beautiful!

fantastic pizza & service! this place was packed, still we didn’t have to wait for too long. the lady behind the counter was so very welcoming. the pizza was perfect! price was exceptional: pizza + drink was less than 10 euro. incredible!

Mamma mia! Best pizza I had in Puglia 🤍 Loved how small and authentic this place is Also super affordable prices and nice service Would come back for sure

Absolutely stunning. As a someone who really enjoys art of food it was a great pleasure. Not only eating pizza but also conversation with the owner about process of making their pizza. Great experience.

Came to Italy hoping to find the best pizza I’ve yet tasted and found it here. Kept it simple and got the buffalo mozzarella with spicy salami. It was unreal!

One of the best pizzas we had in Italy. We took the Napoli and the Tasty - both were delicious, and the dough was incredible.

Really nice pizza and service. Flavouts were the best in italy so far, really recommned. Good for vegetarians as well

I really love pizza and this pizza was one of the best I've ever eaten. Simply perfect. Thank you for the gastronomic experience.

Stumbled upon La Latteria while searching for a restaurant that doesn't serve the usual traditional stuff, and indeed we were lucky. We had a baccalà on caramelized onions, a beef tartar with stracciatella (which is pulled mozzarella in cream) with pistachio crumbles and an excellent grilled tuna. The wine offerings is a bit limited, but the food is excellent.

We'd thought Italy is THE country for hearty and welcoming service - it is not! Food was very good. We tried some local speciality dishes, but the service was just not hearty and the management of our compllain for the sausages brought cold also not really professionell...as we would expect it in a good restaurant.

A nice place for a drink or coffee. The lemon deliciosa dessert was delicious. Very good negroni. Nice interior, good bathroom. The staff were not welcoming, we felt as we were intruding.

We had a great breakfast in this place - really tasty pastries! The staff was very friendly and helpful. All our family enjoyed!

Little gem hidden in the centre of Matera! Delicious food, presented in such a beautiful way! Prices were normal compared to the restaurants on the main road!

Had a very nice & tasty lunch here. Went in here accidentally thinking it was just a store and decided to stay and eat too. Cozy and intimate atmosphere. The staff wasn't very friendly or helpful, but it was alright in the end. The straciatella was my favourite thing. ☺️

Not recommended. “Green salad “ was just lettuce, iceberg only, most of it wilted and brown, no dressing nor other flavours and only cost 6 euros! Bread was good, pasta and roasted veggies ok. Better choices in town.

Can't say enough good things about our dining experience. Vito is a hugely talented chef, and every dish we had was cooked to perfection. The effort that's been put into creating a unique menu that showcases local flavours is clear. As well, our servers were friendly, attentive and gave us great recommendations for wine from the region. Thanks again to all the team!

If you go to Matera and consider yourself a foodie do.not.miss.going here! The food was amazing, the staff gracious (we were early for our reservation and then afterwards had to wait there for our tour guide to arrive) and view from the patio spectacular. Chef came out after to chat. My son-in-law ran a Michelin star restaurant in Manhattan and I think this place is worthy!

Our dining experience here was very positive. As we were iat the end of January, we were alone. The music, the place the food were exactly i love. The dishese were not of the large size, but we enjoyed the food.

My mom and I had an incredible experience here. Came here for dinner and we both agreed this was one of our faviourite meals in all of Italy. We started with the plate of Matera cheeses, then had the scallops and the snapper fish (on recommendation from our server). Everything was fantastic. The service was top notch, the food was amazing, the chef even came out to ask how everything was. Don't skip dessert either, it was just as well thought out as our meals! Highly recommend!

Our favourite restaurant in Matera. We visited twice during our four day stay in the town. Very friendly and welcoming staff, excellent food and very good choice of wine. Also had the chance to meet the chef personally. It‘s small, so necessary to reserve a table, but well worth visiting.

This is by far the best restaurant I’ve had in Italy , the food is delicious and magnificent , the ambiance is really classy and chic , deserve every euros spent !

This is an excellent restaurant, that you won’t want to miss if you’re visiting Matera. I had dinner on the outside terrace, and the show of the Sassi slowing being illuminated at night was breathtaking in itself. The food is delicious and carefully curated, and the service is friendly and efficient.

A really great place to grab a quick lunch/ sandwich made from scratch and escape the heat. The service was great and the sandwich was really good with local cheese and ham. There is a room in the back where you can eat and have a drink with air conditioning. They also have a clean bathroom. They also sell local products that look really delicious.

Best panini in Sassi! The bread used is baked fresh everyday, and all of the ingredients are fresh. At 5€ for a panini, it is very reasonably priced. Arturo (the owner) is very friendly and is fluent in English. All of the local products in the store have been hand selected by him. Highly recommend visiting!

Lovely panini! Had to wait a little since he was busy, but totally worth it. Uses fresh, local ingredients and you can really taste the difference. My sandwich had pickled carrot — so tasty! Next time I’m trying one with the pesto, it smelled amazing.

The nicest guy making sandwiches from scratch and serving craft beer and wine. A nice escape from the crowd of tourists.

Super nice boss served the best hot panini in Bari...

Delicious with fresh local products! And very friendly owner :)

Great place in Matera for a tasty Italian sandwich! All the meat and cheese is fresh & cut in the shop and for €5 euro it's a great deal!

Fantastic music audition on turntables! Wonderful bar, unexpectedly energetic still cool authentic and underground (true) vibe! Very good drinks but that’s the least to worry, nowadays❤️🫶👏

Trendy vibe in an historic city. The Pulp Fiction cocktail was amazing, and the alcohol-free option we tried was just as creative and refreshing. Friendly staff and stylish atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Super friendly bartender and the owner is awesome too. Do not miss this place. If you really like cocktails, this is the place to come. Slightly off the beaten path but just enough. Cool music. We had a few cocktails here and everything was fantastic!

We first ordered 2 Gin & Tonic €10 each. Then we ordered 2 Gin without Tonic @€9 each. This is just ridiculous. Snacks were given to 4 tables around us but we were ignored. Avoid if you are a tourist. Much better options in Matera than this rip-off!

If you love a good cocktail you need to stop here. The selection of cocktails is great and it’s a quirky bar with a lovely vibe. We’ve tried the Varanasi and the Monkey Daiquiri. They were phenomenal! Too bad we’ve discovered this place only on our last day in Matera!

Amazing Bar in Matera! Go for the pulp fiction cocktail; it’s their signature cocktail and is addictive

OMG The cocktails here are amazing. Staff and owner are very friendly. Please make sure you stop by here for a drink Room at back is cosy with great views!

Cozy small restaurant. There is a dish which includes different tyipcial local food. You get some cheese, different bread, pasta, soup etc. It is the best choice to get an impression of this area

Very nice restaurant. Polite staff, testy food... They explaining everything like in Michelin Star restaurant. Highly recommend it!

We had an exceptional launch while visiting Matera at Agriristories. The place looks very nice and cozy, some of the tables have a romantic vibe being arranged directly in the rock. Fool was delicious and the staff was very friendly and informative. They gave a lot of details on the dishes as well as ingredients used, all being from the area. Last I forget, the wine selection was another pleasant surprise with a wonderful Primitivo that I really appreciated.

Beautiful location - very personal service with amazing explanations about the food and where it comes from - highly recommend visiting

Amazing place! The staff was super friendly and helpful, explaining about the different dishes. We got the tasting menu which was delicious. Everything was made with ingredients from local farms which could also be purchased in their shop at the entrance. The white wines we tried were also amazing. Totally reccomend this place!

Wonderful place to eat typical local dishes. Staff takes time to explain everything that is in your plate. Every dish is sooo tasty. You can even buy the things you had in your dish and the staff will provide you directions to prepare it again at home. Nice experience to eat in this cool place dug into the rock. Very affordable, definitely worth the visit !

I am glad that we found this place because it is a nice escape from the big road and provides a shelter for the hot sun. But the best thing are the local products. Try the tasting menu, that is very reasonably priced and heat the stories of local farmers. The owner makes his own citruscello from oranges, limes and lemons. Pure gold.

Such an amazing find. We asked the owner for a platter of the marinated vegetables that he would recommend and he served us a magnificent platter. We also had delicious wine here. Highly recommend for the amazing service (despite us speaking no Italian) and delicious food

Thank goodness for this place! The amazing paninos uses stone baked bread with a crunchy crusty when lightly toasted. The mixture of deli items can be ordered on a plate for an antipasto or appetisers that we ate out the front of the deli with our beers.

Yes, yes, yes. Popped in for a bite to eat. Very understated, but wow! Asked Pino the butcher for something special. He sliced me some Mortedella and added some cheese. Waited around 10mins and he delivered me a very toasty hot, matera bread rolled, filled with Italian goodness. I was in heaven. Going back tonight for more and a recommendation from Pino himself. Can't wait.

Fantastic place to eat local food. Please don’t ask for pizza or spaghetti. Eat what they have, cause it’s excellent local cuisine.

THE PLACE TO GO IN MATERA. For the first time I tried melanzana riappiena and I can't be more disappointed that I cannot have it every single day. Amazing quality for a really good price.

The owner was very nice and patient. The food was very tasty and for a very decent price. Great spot for a quick bite or lazing the afternoon away.

Delicious homemade bread (heated in the oven) with high quality mortadella and fresh cheese. I highly recommend this place.

This was half empty and the sellers began to close their stalls ahead of closing time.

Seller filled up 100g of peppers and charged me 10 euros. Of course I declined the 100 euro per kilo cost. Con men. Don't go here if you are a tourist.

Quite empty and thus disappointing , only few veggies shops and not even so good looking

(Translated by Google) We were already nearing the end of our epic trip to Matera... We had seen everything we set out to do, and not only that... I mean, we had just ticked off a Michelin-starred restaurant, very close to the cathedral... We were looking for a bit of peace, but we came across the square in Matera...a historic square... And over a large swordfish, which was offered for sale... (Original) Deja eram spre finalul călătoriei epice în Matera... Văzusem tot ceea ce ne propusesem, și nu numai... Adică tocmai bifasem un restaurant cu stele Michelin, foarte aproape de catedrală... Căutam puțină tihnă, însă am dat peste piața din Matera...o piață istorică... Și peste un mare pește spadă, care era oferit spre vânzare...

(Translated by Google) It lacked a little animation this Monday morning (Original) Ça manquait un peu d'animation ce lundi matin

(Translated by Google) A sandwich with burata, a glass of wine and tyramisu for dessert. The place is very small but has an atmosphere and is worth visiting (Original) Kanapka z buratą, lampka wina i na deser tyramisu. Lokal bardzo mały ale z klimatem i warty odwiedzenia

(Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Интересно