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 .

This is a charming place cut into a mountain in Matera. It has a blend of casual feel with fine…read moretable settings and table cloths. The team if servers is very helpful in describing the meals and selecting wines. My wife and I split the nochi with local sausage in a delicious cream sauce. Next we shared the slice beef which was surprisingly tender and went well with the potato cakes and mushrooms. Finally, for dessert we had a ricotta and chocolate cake that was like none I'd had before. All this gray food came with a very reasonable price so our entire experience was one we will always remember fondly.

This place is delicious! We waited to get a table and it was well worth it for a late night dinner…read more Great service and friendly staff. We ordered other appetizers to start with that are not pictured, like the local cheese. We chose a local wine of course and it was very good. They have gluten free pasta, crackers to try the local cheese and plenty of dishes that are naturally gluten free.

This is a small but delightful pizzaria and coffee bar. We discovered it last night because it is…read morevery close to where we're staying in Matera.

Stumbled upon this spot when in need of a quick bite and beverage. Sandwich was up there with the…read morebest we've ever had and the local wine did. It disappoint. Definitely worth the stop!

What an amazing place! This whole town is utterly breathtaking, having been built upon ancient cave…read moredwellings on the side of a cliff. It is like stepping back through the centuries, and one could get lost in the labyrinth as we did. But all is well, because we ended up at the Stone Age! I wish I could tell you what we ordered, but I don't remember what it was called. All I remember was it was one of three options that was like a little spread, ours containing cheese, meat, grilled vegetables, etc. It was absolutely perfect for lunch and photographed beautifully. There are a ton of dining options in this area and I'm sure many of them are fantastic. But all I know is I enjoyed the most unique and memorable lunch experience of my life at Stone Age.

Such a great respite from the rain. Barista was welcoming. Love the authentic atmosphere and clean…read morerestroom to boot! *First

This restaurant is one of the most beautiful places in Italy. It's located inside a centuries old…read morecave and has beautiful white decor. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted by their attentive friendly staff. We had the very first dinner seating so they let us choose a table- which wasn't a difficult task because every single table in this place is very beautiful and romantic. The service was excellent. We opted for the "Sea Option" testing menu which consisted of different types of fish and seafood. Every dish was beautifully decorated and deliciously executed. They offered complementary breads and chefs choice appetizer. Every course was amazingly delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for amazing meal, romantic ambiance and great pictures for social media.

Our favorite restaurant in Matera. Great food and great hospitality. Perfect location with a view…read moreof the Sassi across the street. Grazie Mille!

I visited Matera for all of the typical touristy reasons: the stunning views, the unique culture,…read moreand the troglodyte cave-dweller experience. But I stayed for Van Gogh Pizzeria. After hiking around the city for several hours, I was exhausted and starving. Being the savvy world traveler that I am, I determined to find the BEST dining experience Matera has to offer. Surprisingly, I found exactly that in the first open restaurant my tired feet stumbled upon. What luck! I knew I was in for a treat when I saw the enticing, mouth-watering JPEGs of the menu posted in front of the pizzeria. So, without further ado, I ducked through the automated glass door and found myself transported into a world of culinary excellence. The jovial waiter, Giuseppe, led us into a charming dining room which retained the authentic appearance of an Apple Store. He regaled me with delightful stories from the historic restaurant's past, such as the painter Van Gogh's pilgrimage to the pizzeria for which the trattoria is now named. This place felt far holier than the medieval cave churches I had wasted all morning in! Making a decision was difficult as the menu had a different pizza variety for every resident of Matera. After settling on what the Materans call a "Margherita," I settled in to watch the poor tourists beyond the spotless glass wall unknowingly walk past this national treasure. Poor fools. Giuseppe brought me some delightfully dry crackers to snack on until my pizza came. And mamma mia! What a pizza! The dough was wonderfully heavy and chewy, while the seasoning was subtle enough to keep me guessing as to what I was eating. It reminded me of the Italian food my grandmother made back in Alabama. Truly this is the best pizza in Italy! I can see why Van Gogh came all the way from Canada to eat here. One word of warning for less adventurous travelers: don't expect a traditional, Americanized transaction process. After waiting for Giuseppe to return for half an hour, I discovered that Van Gogh accepts payment in the traditional Materan fashion: at the cash register by the door. I was hardly upset at being given the opportunity to learn about this unique cultural custom. If you come to Matera skip the frescoes, the vistas, the caves, and the history. Do yourself a favor and make a beeline for Van Gogh, the best pizzeria in the world!

We first noticed this restaurant on our morning walk through Matera and doubled back to have pranzo…read morehere. Annina 1937 is built into one of the sessions (caves) in Mattera, and we had to go downstairs into the cave for our table. The rustic ambiance was nice. Service was prompt and helpful. The Selezione Vini (wine list) was rather limited. For pranzo, my wife and I shared: AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE D.O.C. (5/5 30,00€) CARPACCIO DI VITELLO (5/5) -- Delicious carpaccio of veal served with arugula (rocket), cherry tomatoes and EVOO.  9,00€ BACCALÀ IN TEMPURA (4/5) -- Interesting baccalà preparation.  It was tasty, sweet and fried lightly, served with creamed Fava beans and sautéed chicory.  12,00€ CAPUNTI CON PESTO (4/5) -- This was a pesto of zucchini and tomatoes with pistachios, basil and capers.  Capunti is a handmade pasta from Puglia.  12,00€