This place was decent. We came here right before a tour and were greeted and sat down immediately…read moreby the waiters. No line, but it did fill up really fast after because we were early. Don't worry about reservations. Plenty of seating outside and inside and outside has great views. Inside ambiance was very nice with spread out seating. The food was decent but came kind of slow. Still highly recommend this place as a laid back lunch spot.

We had the most tasty and view filled lunch here a couple weeks ago. The food was delicious and…read moreflavor-filled. Very friendly service and flavors of the region tickled our tastebuds. Highly recommend this gem of an establishment in the heart of the walled City of Matera. We enjoyed the orrechietti, the gnocchi and the featured appetizer of buffalomozzerella and guancielle

The quintessential, 100% fresh and 100% genuine southern Italian country eatery. In its first ten…read moreyears Il Cantuccio has gone from nothing to an internationally-recognised and prize-winning small restaurant, under the guidance of host and head chef Meesha Lella. Two key points: 1. In spite of the restaurant's runaway success (book well in advance!) the prices have stayed pretty much the same, considering that every ingredient is unfailingly FRESH; 2. In spite of Meesha's personal success and recognition, he still welcomes each visitor in such a kind and dignified manner that it feels like having your own personal chef that sounds far-fetched but it is really true. It's a family business and it feels just like being at home in your own rustic Italian farmhouse but on the high street. If there's a number 3. then it has to be that the food is sensational, an absolute delight, full of imagination, taste and flair you will be begging Meesha for the recipe, and he's a nice enough guy to actually share it with you!

This is a fabulous Italian restaurant in Matera Italy. We started our meals off with a few…read moreappetizers mainly the known foods around the area of southern Italy. Eggplant Parmesan, potatoes, ricotta cheese, fried zucchini flowers with cheese inside these were so good! Sliced meats and olives. Everything was delicious! For our mains my husband had the lamb, it is like a stew and on the bone. He enjoyed it, portions are quite large here. I had the home made cavetelli with red pepper and pecorino cheese my cousin and her husband had the orecchiette pasta. My cousins daughter just wanted pasta with tomato sauce and fries. I tasted the fries and even the fries were delicious! For dessert we shared the lemon sorbetto it was devine!! A little pricey but worth it for the food and the ambience.

This restaurant is carved into the rocks so it's pretty much a cave, which is a lot of what Matera…read moreis about. It was very nice inside and the staff was very friendly. Their English was middling but better than my Italian! My family and I had antipasto, chicken and potatoes, pizza, soup, and ravioli. The chicken and potatoes were great! Frankly, I wanted a straight-forward meat and potatoes meal for a break while touring Italy, and this dish hit the spot--not one tomato on it. The food was good. Cappuccinos were great. We made reservations for dinner and arrived on time at 6pm. The place was empty except for the other tourist family from England. Americans typically eat dinner from 5-7p. Italians eat dinner from 7-9p. We had the restaurant to ourselves for dinner at EVERY establishment we visited until 7p when the locals started showing up. Definitely make reservations if you want to ensure space for your party!

All I need to say is Spaghetti All'Assasina. It was amazing. We had several other dishes and all…read morewere great. Great setting in the magical town of Matera Italy

We were a large group of 14. The staff made every attempt to accommodate and set us up in this…read morerestaurant in beautiful Matera. Our experience was simply put: Sublime. The restaurant has English speaking staff. In fact, I believe they are capable of communicating in over four languages. This is a typical Italian restaurant, with a charming, friendly and very approachable staff. Something uncommon in other parts of Italy. Our primi included this wonderful pasta, followed by our secondi with steak seared with peppercorn and other spices, showered with arugula and truffles. Our desert was exquisite, and the local wines were incredible. A healthy combination of ambiance, helpful and friendly staff, and proximity to attractions is certainly the reason why I would give this restaurant 5-stars. This is an A+ location and a must visit while you're in Matera.

The food and the location are fantastic! We ordered the special of the day and ravioli and both of…read morethem were top shelf! Do not pass this one by and the Chef came out to our table as well. What a treat!

We had a wonderful time here, had a nice couple of glasses of wine and the food was very nice. The…read morepeople were very friendly and kind.

When you finally figure out where Matera, Italy is... BEAUTIFUL untouched city with the most…read morewonderful people in the world be sure to go to Enoteca dai Tosi. The architect is chic and fantastico! BUT it is the people who make this place a must go to!!! Alberto is charming, charismatic and a perfectionist. He will make sure you are 110% satisfied. John Paola the owner is engaging and wonderful. And Giuseppe is attentive and a pleasure. If I could give this place more stars I would. Ciao!

We had an absolutely delicious lunch at this restaurant. It was our first day in Matera and it was…read morea perfect first impression. We started off with the cheese appetizer which was a good way to sample multiple local cheeses. We then had the capocollo with mushrooms and pepperoni cruschi as well as the lamb entree. Both were delicious but the capocollo was particularly good. We also ordered a zucchini and apple salad which sounds like an odd combination but it worked! The salad had both red and green apples and some mint which made for a very well balanced and refreshing dish. Although we initially did not intend on having dessert we caved when our server mentioned the ricotta mouse with amarena, it was so good and we were so happy we indulged. The servers were very attentive and helpful in providing great recommendations for our meal.

Nice space and really great staff along with hearty portions . I'd recommend splitting everything…read morein two. Get two or three dishes and maybe dessert. The fava soup w chicory was good,, pastas too.

This is my favorite restaurant in Matera . The food is to die for ! It's innovative but…read morespringboards from rich tradition . The decor is classy and understated elegance. It is both vintage , trendy and modern . Try the moscardini or the quinoa and Farro salad. They have an extensive wine and spirits menu with master bar servers. The wait staff is impeccable and professional and warm. You will be happy leaving this gem after an extraordinary meal. The owner Antonio is a class act and someone you will want to be friends with .

Best meal in Puglia. Service was impeccable and everything we ordered had flair. Worth every bite.read more

It's everything you want in an Italian food experience. This ranks way up at the top in all our…read moretravels. Grazie Stano!

We arrived on a Sunday evening in Matera, and we wanted a nice ristorante for Cena (dinner).  Stano…read morewas one of several that our host at Casa Roselli recommended,  and we chose Stano based on its menu featuring dishes that reflect the local cuisine as well as the Basilicata region.  Despite not having a reservation, we were seated without much wait. The restaurant interior is bright,  contemporary with clean lines.  Service was terrific.  We started with drinks and ordered a bottle of wine -- an AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE, Verbo 2020 D.O.P. (4/5 18,00€). For dinner, we enjoyed: FUSILLI IN BIANCO (5/5) -- Fuscilli pasta in a white wine sauce with with peperone crusco (crusco pepper), fried bread crumbs, bacon, and horse cheese.  Pepperoni crusco is deeply rooted in the local cuisine of Basilicata. 13,00€ GUANCIA DI VITELLO (5/5) -- Veal cheek with mashed potatoes and sautéed greens. 20,00€ ARROSTO MISTO AGNELLO (4/5) -- Roast lamb and sausage served with baked potatoes. 18,00€ FILETO ARROSTO DI MANZO (4/5) -- Beautiful grilled steak served with sautéed greens and roasted potatoes -- we ordered this dish "senza glutine". 23,00€ SALADE MISTO (4/5) -- Mixed greens. 4,00€ With our Cover (3,00€ per person), came a delightful loaf of fresh local bread with a great local EVOO (5/5). Overall, we had terrific dining experience in the city of the Sassi.