Ristorante Baccus

We had the most wonderful experience doing wine in the calici. 1 of us gluten and dairy intolerant, completely accommodated all our n our da. Every course matched to wine was delicious and unique. Dinner was equally as enjoyable afte. This is a wonderful experience in Matera you do NOT want to miss! Dinner, wine, both, either!!!

Possibly the best restaurant in Matera. And the best bread. (And that alone is saying something in this city.) The Baccus is situated in the historical part of Matera and like most establishments there, built into the rock, yet it manages the perfect balance between the historical substance and modern ambience. Balance being a key word for the Baccus. Its interior is minimalistic, yet cosy. The menu suggests fine dining, but in a down-to-earth atmosphere. The cuisine is rooted in Italian tradition, with a modern approach. The proprietors and staff are extremely welcoming and attentive, without being overly familiar. The menu is well thought out, offering several choices for every taste, without being too extensive. Everything is fresh, including their bread, which is possibly the best "Pane di Matera" you will find anywhere in this city. An additional point that deserves mentioning, because it is not the norm in Matera and its historical construction substance: the bathroom is modern and very clean. We are rather discerning when it comes to a good restaurant and we tried out many places during our week in Matera, but the Baccus was the only one we went to twice. And we would come back again. We highly recommend you try it out yourselves.

The best dinner we had in Matera, the staff were really friendly and I booked easily via WhatsApp. We came with a small dog and it was absolutely fine by them. I recommend to take the risotto, veal cutlet, lamb chops and ravioli, the spaghetti was great but it had a strong anchovy flavor (not for everyone). A 10/10 dinner 👌👌

We stayed in Matera for two days and went to Baccus both nights because we were so amazed by the food. This is truly one of the most unique restaurants I've ever been to and it is an absolute must-try if you're visiting Matera. The cave dining setting is beautiful and the owners are incredibly nice. We tried the polpo, risotto, lamb chops, and the beetroot gnocchi. All were delicious, but the polpo was an absolute stand-out dish. The polpo was perfectly cooked and went incredibly well with the mashed potato and balsamic glaze. The risotto was also one of the most aesthetically pleasing and unique dishes I've ever had. We also tried a small sample of their carpaccio which was delicious. Overall, I absolutely recommend coming here if you are staying in Matera or anywhere nearby. It was by far our favorite restaurant throughout our travels in Italy. Be sure to try the chocolate lava cake if it is available; it was excellent.

Absolutely fantastic. We had an amazing night. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. We were greeted with big smiles and fantastic knowledge. The food was outstanding and I had my first tiramisu since being gluten free!! We will definitely be back, before we leave Matera!!!