Best Restaurants in Matera

Tierra was born from a precise idea based on a few valid principles. Tierra, a contemporary tavern, is synonymous with a return to origins, traditions, roots and what belongs to us, using and reinterpreting the raw materials that the surrounding area generously offers seasonally, putting at the forefront the fundamental pillars behind the scenes of this work, farmers, breeders and small local producers. In addition to having an imprint on the past, Tierra is modelled and elaborated in the present to project itself into the future.

A simple but sophisticated cuisine in an environment that recreates a typical Provençal country house. Dishes that combine local tradition with French-inspired recipes, savoury Breton galettes and gourmet crêpes. The place to spend moments of romantic relaxation. The journey, before being physical, is internal! From one of the many trips to France, the idea of creating a gastronomic place was born to merge the gastronomic cultures of two apparently distant places. Following Caterina de Medici's footsteps and the Monsù of the court of Ferdinand I of Bourbon, King of the Two Sicilies, Lucan and French cuisine mix and, merging, create a new culinary world, but strongly influenced by tradition.

The Il Derazzino Restaurant, nestled in the heart of Matera, offers a breathtaking view of the characteristic Sassi, a UNESCO heritage site. It gives its guests an unforgettable culinary experience immersed in a historical setting of incomparable beauty. This restaurant celebrates the Lucanian gastronomic tradition, where ancient recipes blend with touches of modernity, giving life to dishes that tell the richness and variety of the territory. The menu at Il Terrazzino is a journey through the authentic flavours of Basilicata, with particular attention to local seasonal ingredients. From appetizers that enhance the products of the land, such as porcini mushrooms and truffles, to first courses that recall the peasant tradition with homemade pasta, up to second courses of meat and fish that vary according to the harvest and peaches of the day, each dish is a discovery and a tribute to the regional culinary culture. The restaurant environment reflects the harmony and warmth of Matera, with its terrace directly overlooking the Sassi, offering one of the most evocative views in the world. The welcoming and carefully furnished interior combines rustic elements with modern comforts, creating an intimate and familiar atmosphere that invites sharing and conviviality.