Ocio Sandwich Room

Decent spot for a quick sandwich. Nothing special, but perfectly fine for a quick bite.

Ocio is a special little place in Matera. The music never misses, especially if you have eclectic taste. It really sets the scene for sitting outside and enjoying an spritz with a tasty triangular sandwich. The people who work there take pride in what they do and are funny as hell. You feel like you're part of a community and everyone is accepted. Ocio hits on all levels. Vibe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It seems we experienced someone’s first time making eggs. They were burnt and swimming in some sort of oil. This was possibly the worst and oddest breakfast experience I’ve had anywhere.

My girlfriend urgently needed to use a restroom, so we asked if she could use theirs, of course even for a fee. They were very unfriendly and refused, saying that only customers could use the restroom and that we needed to order something. So, in a hurry, she quickly checked the menu and ordered an orange juice and a croissant to take away without even seeing the products, then went to the restroom. We understand that it can sometimes be annoying when too many people want to use a shop’s restroom, but why be so rude about it? After receiving the order, my girlfriend came out and told me she had to order something just to use the restroom. I then said I could also use it, but she warned me that they were very rude. I thought, “Okay, I’ll skip it,” and wanted to take a bite of the croissant. It was a very disturbing moment when I saw that they had given us a burnt croissant. We gave it back, and instead of offering a refund, they only offered to replace it with something else — even though they knew we had ordered only to use the restroom. Both behaviors disturbed me a lot. First, they unethically served a burnt product and placed it in a closed package, perhaps thinking the customer would not notice until leaving the city. Second, they did not offer a refund in the first place, even though they knew she never actually wanted to order anything. I can also criticize the orange juice because it tasted watered down. Later that same day, we ordered from somewhere else and really enjoyed it, in contrast to what they served us. Maybe the issue was the oranges they used, but after being treated like this, how can I trust such people? Maybe they were having a bad day, but they do not have to spread their negativity. We are tourists who only wanted to enjoy this beautiful place for a short time while also supporting local businesses economically.

Ocio is a gem. I had the salami sandwich, and it was absolutely succulent: flavorful, fresh, and one of the best I’ve had anywhere. By day, it’s a fantastic sandwich shop with a casual vibe, but on select evenings it transforms into a lively gay bar, making it a rare and welcoming space that bridges both worlds beautifully. Highly recommended for both the food and the atmosphere!