Il Terrazzino

My most memorable meal in Puglia/Basilicata trip. We ordered the starter with cold cuts, fresh ricotta and unbelievable creamy burrata accompanied with olives and typical Matera bread. For drinks we ordered the half a litre house wine for 5€. Main dishes were orecchiette al tegamino (what a dream!!!!) and pasta with sausage, tomatoes and dried chili flakes served with cacciorotta cheese, also a 10/10 pasta. The service was amazing, handled by “old school” Italians. After dinner you can go down and see their cave museum for free. What a historic and memorable dinner.

We stumbled upon this restaurant near our accommodation in Matera, and we are so glad we did. We were greeted immediately by a gentleman who appeared to be the owner, and he provided excellent service throughout our visit. The restaurant is a real hidden gem—literally! Since it’s built into the rock, just like much of the city, the owner kindly showed us the cellar area, which is a fantastic piece of history. The menu is very thoughtful as well; for those struggling to decide, there are photos of each dish at the back, which is incredibly helpful. The owner’s recommendations were spot on, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Highly recommended for a unique and authentic Matera experience

Really nice service with great waiters. The family was super nice and let us go into the museum after our meal which was a home that was preserved from when the owner of the restaurant lived there. The food was also great. The chef’s recommendation/speciality was our favorite.

The only reason i gave it 2 stars instead of 1 is the fast service and the view. But you can’t really see the view because the terrace is covered. The food was mediocre and extremely expensive, and we got a cheese plate (to put on top of the pasta) that was taken from another table, where people ate from it. They didn’t even change the spoon. I didn’t take a photo of it because it was gross, but you can see it in the second photo. The food was a realllly small portion, only pasta and a little bit of tomato sauce, nothing fancy, and the drink was the most horrible aperol i have ever drank. The place was crowded, and of course, the italians that were waiting behind us, got seated before us, at a better table, beside the “view”, and we got seated in a small table near the entrance. Overall i did not enjoy the big bill and big coperto for the worst meal of my life.

Dinner at Il Terrazzino in Matera was outstanding. The prawns were honestly some of the best we have ever eaten. We also tried the orecchiette with greens along with the house specials of meatballs and pasta, all authentic, full of flavour, and beautifully prepared. The wait staff were patient, friendly, and welcoming throughout the evening, making the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. The views from the restaurant were spectacular and made an already excellent meal even more memorable. Highly recommended when visiting Matera.