Matera, European Capital of Culture 2019, is also a place where food and tradition come together. Here is a guide to the 5 best typical cuisine restaurants to make your stay in the City of Sassi even more fabulous.
Discovering the traditional dishes of the cities we visit is one of the ways to learn more about the culture and tradition of the place. We have created a guide that can help you understandwhere to eat in Matera; here are the fivebest restaurants in Materathat we recommend you visit during your holiday, presented in random order.
Matera: 5 typical restaurants not to be missed
1The Lucanian Abundance Restaurant
Lucanian abundanceit is one of the most characteristic restaurants in the city. It is built inside caves, in the Sassi landscape. Dining in this place can undoubtedly prove to be an unforgettable experience, especially if you find yourself visiting the city of Matera for the first time. It is a restaurant famous for its connection with traditions; in fact, dishes from Lucanian cuisine are faithfully reproduced. Among the restaurant's strong dishes you can taste:bran peppers, broad bean and chicory soup (typical of Matera) issoup of abundance, a dish that bears the name of the restaurant. Lucanian abundance is one ofMichelin restaurants, therefore considered among the best in the city.
2Il Cantuccio restaurant
Il Cantuccio restaurantis located in the historic center of the city of Matera, it is a small restaurant that will prove truly surprising. The use of almost entirely local products guarantees the customer the opportunity to taste themtypical disheswith ancient flavours. Between therestaurants in MateraIl Cantuccio is the ideal place to spend a peaceful evening thoroughly savoring the true essence of the Lucanian territories. There are many strong dishes in the restaurant that we suggest you try; among many we recommend:platter of appetizers, crapiata materana, lagane with grass peas.
3Stano restaurant
Stano restaurantit is a particular place located in a wonderful area, among the Sassi. From the restaurant you can enjoy a breathtaking view that we suggest you not miss. Stano is one of therestaurants in Materain which you can enjoy the ancient flavors belonging to the Lucanian culinary tradition. There are many traditional dishes re-proposed with attention and quality; among the many we recommend you try:Orecchiette with cheese, meat stuffed with ham and cheese, sheep stew, celery, potatoes and pecorino cheese served in a terracotta pan.
4Baccanti restaurant
Baccanti restaurantis among the typical restaurants of Matera, Baccanti is undoubtedly one of the best known. The taste of ancient flavors revisited in a modern key is the winning card of this place which is among the most particular in the Lucanian city. Built inside the Sassi, it represents a suggestive location in which a simple dinner becomes magical. Among the best dishes offered on the menu we recommend you try:tagliolini with lamb ragout, boiled meatballs(typical dish of the Matera peasant tradition),cod with dried fig pesto.
5Osteria Pico
L 'Osteria Picois built in different levels inside a cave is one oftypical restaurants of Matera. It is characterized by an ancient and very particular environment that brings us back to the medieval era. The menu is made up of a variety of dishes belonging to the Matera culinary tradition; among the many we suggest you not to miss:stewed wild boar with porcini mushrooms, pasta with bran pepper, courgettes with apples.
A culinary tour inMaterait could certainly prove to be a good idea especially if you love good food; the Lucanian city is in fact famous for its rich and tasty cuisine. If you are in a hurry you can also choose a good onepizzeria in Matera.
We therefore wish you a good appetite in the wonderful city of the Sassi!
