Ristorante Alle Fornaci

An absolutely exceptional dining experience in Matera. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, attentive, and professional. The food was outstanding. The cooked prawns were incredibly fresh, perfectly prepared, and absolutely delicious. The seafood pasta was one of the best I’ve ever had—perfectly cooked, packed with fresh seafood, and bursting with flavor. The monkfish was truly incredible: tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Every dish showcased the quality and freshness of the ingredients, and it was clear that great care and skill went into every plate. The combination of exceptional food, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere made for an unforgettable evening. If you’re visiting Matera and love seafood, Alle Fornaci is an absolute must. Without a doubt, one of the best meals we had in Italy. Highly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🍤🍝🐟🇮🇹

The food is excellent, we enjoyed the atmosphere on the terrace. We liked the tuna carpaccio and the seafood gnocchi the most. Don't miss the tiramisu and fruit tart.

This was one of the best meals of our lives!! Fantastic in every way. From wine, to entrances, to entree, everything was top. We will be back as soon as possible to repeat this meal, it was that good! We had the crudi prawns and shrimp, followed by the spaghetti with sea urchin and linguine with tartufo and raw shrimp. We ended the meal with delicious cookie digestives and a life changing prosecco. 10/10 must try for yourself!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking such great care of my parents! I found your restaurant online, and it looked so promising that I made a booking for them. I had high expectations, but you exceeded them in ways I could not have imagined. A visit to Matera is simply not complete without eating here. Everyone was so incredibly welcoming to them, providing the best service they have ever experienced anywhere in the world. Such kind and hardworking people. Truly a gem. And the food… my parents are in Matera for the weekend and didn’t want to eat anywhere else after their first night here. They booked again for the next day, and the staff was so kind to offer a special, customized menu for them. I just saw the pictures: exceptionally fresh seafood, stunning plating, and a gorgeous restaurant. Please go here if you have the chance. Highly recommended!

Was in Matera for the day and found this gem of a spot. A lot of locals seemed to dine here and conduct business meetings here too. My family and I really enjoyed our meal - the sea urchin pasta in particular was amazing. They also serve free homemade focaccia which they cut for you table side which I thought was a fun touch and it was yummy too! Would recommend to anyone in Matera looking for an elevated and tasty meal.