Amore Crusco

The view from the terrace seating was beautiful! The lasagna was one of the best things we had in the whole trip!:) Its off-menu, so if you like lasagnas , do ask them if they are serving it!:) I tried something new - Cod ravioli in a pumpkin cream sauce.. needs some getting used to.. but i think the chillies i added to it made the difference and i enjoyed it! The dessert was very tasty - Sospiri con crema chantilly (tetta della monaca) - just the right thing to end the evening on a high note!:) Emanuele took great care of us and we had a lovely time chatting with him - he was fun and affable!

The food was amazing. We loved it. We had gnocchi and lasagna and for the desert tiramisu. All the dishes were perfect. We truly enjoyed it.

First restaurant I went to when I arrived in Matera for a friend’s wedding, and I was amazed at the food (of course), but the service, the atmosphere, and the fact that we were eating at like 10:30pm 🥹 It was so good we went back 3 times in the span of 4 days! They were super kind that even on the last day, after they had recognized me and my family for our frequent visits, they offered some Lucano as a free farewell - and to help with our digestion lol. Amazing service and would love to come back again and again. I can’t even remember what I had, but the photos and videos speak for itself: Aperol Spritz Spaghetti w/ red & yellow tomato sauce w/ basil Spaghettone w/ Pistachio Pesto & Tuna Tartare (not pictured) Gnocchi w/ “Cacciocavallo” Cheese Fondue & Black Truffle And MORE! ** Call ahead but most times they’ll make the space for you! :)

6/04/2026: We like this restaurant so much and we went back the night before we leave Matera. We ordered the same things with few extras. Cavatelli “Cardoncelli” mushrooms and “pezzente” sausage was so delicious and fresh. We got the Matera wine again.What a great restaurant with amazing food, friendly staff and epic views. 6/02/2026: The pasta and lasagna were outstanding, the staff were warm, friendly, and attentive, and we were lucky enough to get a perfect corner spot with fantastic views.

Amore Crusco is an absolute gem and a must visit if you are in Matera. We started with bread salad, bread balls and a trio of bruschetta and every single one was exceptional — simple ingredients treated with real care and skill, bursting with flavour and clearly made with an enormous amount of pride in local Lucanian traditions. The wine pairing was spot on throughout — perfectly chosen to complement each dish without ever overpowering the food. You can tell immediately that this is a team that genuinely knows and loves what they do. But special mention must go to Angela front of house who was simply wonderful. Warm, attentive, knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the food and the region. She made the whole experience feel personal and special rather than just another table to turn around. Angela is the kind of host who makes you feel like you've been welcomed into someone's home. Matera is a stunning city and A More Crusco is the perfect place to experience its food and wine culture at its very best. An unforgettable evening that we will talk about for a long time. Exceptional in every way. Thank you. 🙏