The other day my wife and I decided to stop for lunch in Pisticci, which is on the way from Matera to the nearby ghost town Craco we were going to tour. After we left the parking garage to head to the restaurant where we wanted to eat, the skies opened up. Terrible, soaking rain. And lightning. As we ran down the hill, my wife saw this bakery on the other side of the street and we ran inside. What a wonderful detour nature gave us. First, the very nice couple greeted us warmly, with big smiles and I think a little bit of surprise to see us coming in from the storm. Next, the fresh food they had was delicious. We enjoyed their homemade focaccia, calzones and Halloween themed cookies. All great! Plus delicious espresso. All of this for a very reasonable price. The best value meal of our trip. I regret not getting some of their bread, which a couple brave locals came to buy while the rain continued. If you find yourself in Pisticci and want a light delicious meal (and get the vibe of a truly local bakery) definitely stop by Antico Forno.
