🍝 Trattoria Lucana
📍 Via Lucana, 48
What to eat: Local comfort food like orecchiette with tomato and cacioricotta, or grilled sausages with peppers.
💰 Average price: €12–18 per person
🚌 How to get there: Take a local bus to “Via Lucana” stop or walk 10 minutes from Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
🥪 Panificio Paoluccio
📍 Via Lucana, 147
What to eat: Cheap and filling sandwiches made with Pane di Matera IGP, pizza slices, focaccia, and rustic pies.
💰 Average price: €4–8
🚶 How to get there: Easily reachable on foot from the Sassi.
🍕 La Grotta nei Sassi
📍 Via Bruno Buozzi, 216
What to eat: Stone-baked pizza and daily set menus with primi and secondi dishes at very reasonable prices.
💰 Average price: €10–15 per person
🚶 How to get there: Located in the heart of the Sassi, walkable from most tourist spots.
🌯 Ristorante Pizzeria da Franco Fratelli
📍 Via Annunziatella, 23
What to eat: Large pizza portions, affordable pasta dishes, and local wines in a laid-back atmosphere.
💰 Average price: €10–16 per person
🚌 How to get there: Bus stop nearby on “Via Annunziatella” or 15 minutes on foot from the train station.
🥗 Street Food Il Rusticone
📍 Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 23
What to eat: Tasty porchetta sandwiches, panzerotti, and fried treats—ideal for a quick and delicious bite.
💰 Average price: €3–6
🚶 How to get there: Right in the main square of Matera—easy to access from anywhere.
🍲 Trattoria del Caveoso (Budget Menu Option)
📍 Via Bruno Buozzi, 21
What to eat: Offers a lunch formula or set menu at reduced prices (€15–18) with pasta, meat, and wine.
💰 Average price: €18–20 per person (budget menu)
🚶 How to get there: In the Sasso Caveoso area; walkable from Piazza San Pietro.
🧁 Caffè Tripoli
📍 Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 4
What to eat: Affordable pastries, cornetti, and excellent espresso. Try the local almond desserts.
💰 Average price: €5–7
🚶 How to get there: In the main square, close to all major attractions.
🍽️ Il Terrazzino (Budget Lunch Deals)
📍 Vico San Giuseppe, 7
What to eat: Budget-friendly fixed lunch menus with generous portions and a stunning Sassi view.
💰 Average price: €15–18 per person
🚶 How to get there: A few minutes’ walk from Piazza Duomo or Via Ridola.
🍜 Raviolo Verde
📍 Via San Biagio, 41
What to eat: Pasta dishes under €10, vegetarian-friendly, casual seating.
💰 Average price: €9–12
🚶 How to get there: Located near the historic center and reachable on foot.
🍦 I Vizi degli Angeli – Gelateria Artigianale
📍 Via Domenico Ridola, 36
What to eat: Award-winning gelato using fresh Lucanian ingredients.
💰 Average price: €3–5
🚶 How to get there: A quick stroll from the National Archaeological Museum.
💡 Final Tips for Budget Dining in Matera:
- Look for “menù turistico” or daily set menus for the best deals.
- Bakeries and pizzerias are great for on-the-go meals.
- Ask about seasonal specialties, as many places offer rotating dishes depending on the time of year.
- Don’t forget to try Pane di Matera IGP—a local staple that makes even the simplest sandwich unforgettable.
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