Le Bubbole

We had an exceptional dining experience at Le Bubbole restaurant Matera. We were recommended there by the concierge at our hotel. From beginning to end the experience was fantastic, the environment is stylish, high end but relaxed. Frederica brought us to our table & explained every dish & what was distinctive & characteristic of the region, she was attentive & engaging in conversation which we appreciated. Dino our sommelier help us select a perfect local wine to accompany our food choices, he was charming & funny. While the ambiance & food was great, Federica & Dino elevated the experience to exceptional. Best meal & service in our so far 3 weeks travelling the regions of Sicily, Puglia & Basilica.

We had a wonderful dinner at Le Bubbole at Palazzo Gattini in Matera. The amuse-bouches were playful and surprising. I started with ‘Our eggplant parmigiana’ (€22), a deconstructed version served with fior di latte ice cream on the side — it was so refreshing I ordered another scoop for dessert. Lori had the ‘Marinated amberjack, puntarelle, mango and passion fruit’ (€26). For pasta, Lori had the ‘Spaghettone with garlic and oil, duck and tarallo’ (€26), while I had the ‘Stuffed tagliatella — suckling pig, cardoncelli mushrooms and canestrato di moliterno cheese’ (€25). My main was ‘Lamb, artichokes, potatoes and miso hollandaise’ (€36), which unfortunately wasn’t cooked to my liking due to a miscommunication with the waitress. Lori’s ‘Turbot in crust, truffle and baby chard’ (€38) was spectacular. The wine pairings were excellent, the service was charming, and the young chef Gabriele Marino was warm, sweet, and incredibly passionate. He even came out as we were leaving to personally discuss the meal with us. Overall, the creativity and execution were outstanding. Highly recommended — we’d definitely return.

I went there for the first time last week and I’m absolutely blown away! I had one of the best evenings of my life there, and I have the fantastic service to thank for that! Huge praise to the chef – the food was magnificent and something completely different (in a good way) - All in all, a 10/10 experience and highly recommended!

We had an amazing experience at Le Bubbole ! The dishes were absolutely delicious with incredible attention to detail and beautifully presented. The staff were amazing and took the time to explain every dish answer questions and help us choose the perfect options. The wine was excellent and paired perfectly with the food. We were also treated to thoughtful extras like a dessert wine and enjoyed a breathtaking view over the city. Outstanding personal service that definitely worth a visit !

Absolutely outstanding — a well-deserved 5 stars! Everything was simply perfect. The food was phenomenal, full of flavor and beautifully presented. The service was world-class: attentive, professional, and genuinely warm. The interior design and the view were breathtaking, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. A truly exceptional dining experience from start to finish!