🧀 Traditional & Local Cuisine
Trattoria del Caveoso
📍 Via Bruno Buozzi, 21, Sasso Caveoso
What to expect: Classic Lucanian dishes served in a cozy cave setting. Try the orecchiette with cime di rapa or lamb with local herbs.
💰 Average Price: €20–30 per person
🚶 How to get there: 10-minute walk from Piazza Vittorio Veneto
L’Abbondanza Lucana
📍 Via Bruno Buozzi, 11
What to expect: Refined take on traditional dishes like peperoni cruschi and Matera bread-based starters.
💰 Average Price: €35–45 per person
🚍 How to get there: Reachable by local bus lines; nearest stop: “Piazza Pascoli”
Osteria La Pignata
📍 Vico Lombardi, 8
What to expect: Intimate and family-run with handmade pasta, hearty meats, and house wine.
💰 Average Price: €25 per person
🚶 How to get there: 5-minute walk from Matera Cathedral
🍕 Pizza & Casual Dining
Pizzeria Oi Mari
📍 Via Lucana, 74
What to expect: Stone oven pizzas, generous toppings, and local beers. Great for groups.
💰 Average Price: €15–20 per person
🚍 How to get there: Bus stop “Via Lucana” nearby
Bella Vista Pizza & Bistrot
📍 Via Madonna delle Virtù, 23
What to expect: Panoramic terrace overlooking the Sassi, pizza with creative flair.
💰 Average Price: €20 per person
🚶 How to get there: Short walk from the Belvedere of Murgia Timone
🍷 Fine Dining & Gourmet
Ristorante Francesca
📍 Via Bruno Buozzi, 9
What to expect: Elegant cave dining with tasting menus focused on local ingredients.
💰 Average Price: €50+ per person
🚌 How to get there: Take the local minibus to “Chiesa di San Pietro Caveoso” stop
Vitantonio Lombardo Ristorante (1 Michelin Star)
📍 Via Madonna delle Virtù, 13
What to expect: Contemporary interpretations of Basilicata cuisine in a beautifully restored cave.
💰 Average Price: Tasting menus start at €80
🚶 How to get there: 10-minute walk from the city center
🥗 Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly
Soul Kitchen
📍 Via Fiorentini, 49
What to expect: Modern bistro offering vegetarian and vegan options alongside traditional Lucanian plates.
💰 Average Price: €25 per person
🚶 How to get there: Located in the Sassi, easily reached from Piazza San Pietro
☕ Coffee, Snacks & Sweet Treats
Caffè Schiuma
📍 Via Ridola, 41
What to expect: Locals’ favorite for coffee, cornetti, and relaxing between sightseeing stops.
💰 Average Price: €5–8 for coffee & pastry
🚍 How to get there: On the main pedestrian street—easily accessible by foot or bus
I Vizi degli Angeli – Gelateria Artigianale
📍 Via Domenico Ridola, 36
What to expect: Delicious artisan gelato with seasonal and local flavors like ricotta-fig or almond-pear.
💰 Average Price: €3–6
🚶 How to get there: Steps from the National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art
✨ Final Tips:
- Many restaurants in Matera close mid-afternoon, so plan your meals around lunch (12:30–14:30) and dinner (from 19:30).
- Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially in high season.
- Don’t miss tasting Pane di Matera IGP, cavatelli with sausage, and fava bean purée with chicory.
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