From the owner: Il Grand Hotel PianetaMaratea, si trova in una posizione suggestiva e panoramica lungo la collina…read moredella famosa Statua del Cristo Redentore e a soli 4 km dal centro storico. È l' hotel a Maratea nella location più affascinante, in una posizione strategica che affaccia sul Golfo di Policastro, a 420 metri sul livello del mare. L'ideale per ogni esigenza di viaggio: dalla vacanza in pieno relax, agli appuntamenti congressuali, ai banchetti per gli eventi più esclusivi.

Everything here is made in the restiraunt. We started with ravioli stuffed with sweet ricotta…read morecheese. In addition, another pasta with octopus and squid. We then had to have another round of ravioli, as our Italian group member was very impressed. We then had a rabbit dish, hand cut fried potatoes, meatballs, and two vegetable dishes. All this was accompanied by the house wine, Antichi Sapori Vino da Tavola. In think the complete place name, by the way is "Antichi Sapori Trattoria del Marianna." This country food was quite satisfying, and sitting outside made the experience, even with the occasional motorcycle. Eat well, tip well (tip optional in Italy, of course).

From the owner: For serious gourmands who value originality in the intimacy of Maratea historical centre, one can…read moreenjoy the intimate surroundings of Italian restaurant Il Sacello, which offers everyday a variety of dishes from the culinary traditions of the Basilicata Region, skilfully reviewed by our Chef. Restaurant Il Sacello also has a wonderful garden for outdoor. Per palati raffinati che ricercano una cucina originale nel centro storico di Maratea, il Ristorante Il Sacello offre ogni giorno un'ampia varietà di piatti della tradizione lucana, rivisitati con fantasia ed eleganza dal nostro Chef, in un'atmosfera intima e accogliente. La carta dei vini è estremamente curata e si può visitare la pittoresca cantina.

This charming resturaunt is down a vicoletto off the center storico with all the atmospere you can…read moretake. The menu is drawn from local Basillicata food ways, and included podolico, the regional beef. Another well loved item, pepperoni crusti, covered a plate of pasta. These are dried peppers flsh fried andcrisp. This was accompanied by a bowl of thick vegatable soup. The beefsteak was excellent, and was only the second round of beef cooked as steak in three weeks of travel here. It was very special, and this beef has been grass feed and and grazed on the local mountain side. To finish, we had some popular deserts and an amora mads from Chrithmum( rock samphire, or sea fennel). We were serenaded by Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and there friends. As if they could read my mind and mood, as we finished, Nora Jones continued on the music track. We enjoyed this meal very much. Eat well, tip well.

The starters were very good especially il tagliere. The…read morelocal sausages or simply amazing and the service was very friendly. We enjoyed sitting outside in a very cozy environment and had a great time.

Lovely meal to help celebrate our return to this village from 10 years ago. Intimate dining with a…read morecozy atmosphere. The dishes were unique and delicious with a slow flow.

This was by far one of the best meals we had in Italy. The pasta was definitely the best dish we…read morehad. With local sausage and peppers. The place is small so be sure to make a reservation. Highly recommend it!!!

This is the best restaurant I've ever been to. They have an array of homemade pasta and sauces,…read moremeat dishes, fish dishes, wines and limoncello and variations with other fruits. Ask your server for anything particular you'd like to try. Your entire experience will be worth the trip to southern Italy.

On the main road and easy to find. The fresh tuna steak was perfectly cooked and very good. Veal…read morescallops were good in a lemon sauce. The fish stuffed ravioli was awful and had to be sent back. They made it with old fish giving it a fishy smell and taste. Pleasant environment and good service. Would have rated higher if not for one bad dish.

From the owner: Le specialità del Ristorante White Horse sono i piatti a base di pesce e la pizza.read more

We stopped in for a very late snack, as we had a filling apertivo on the terrace at our BnB. Our…read morehope was for something light, but what came was so fabulous that "lite" did not matter. They do not have a printed menu, and what is offered is from the fresh catch of the day. We decided to share a single portion of ante pasta, though something was gained in translation, as enough food for six people arrived. There were only three of us. Good thing we did not order first and second dishes (pasta then fish or meat). The food arrived with a squid and artichoke dish and a plate of octopus. This was followed with a dish of whole, small octopus in a sauce. A grilled swordfish was excellent. Two plates of the freshest mussels ever arrived (we had asked for mussels). We drank a bottle of white Basilicata Ballaggio. They include a carne option in the second dish, by the way. We concluded with a sample of house made amare and a rosolio. On our way out, the owner showed us a picture of a rare catch that day kf a prized fish, and he explained their all fresh approach. What can one say. Tip well, eat well (tipping not expected in Italy, by the way).

Highlight of our time in Scalea. The wax figure out front in a chef's toque is a bit creepy. But…read moreotherwise, wow. The appetizer platter was full of so many great bites. The day we were there, the tuna was fresh. We had tuna salad with arugula and tomatoes. We also had tuna and pasta. We will be back.