Trattoria Stano

Nice posh looking restaurant! We were welcomed warmly by David and he was fun and helpful through the meal. I have to say , that though this might be my very personal & unpopular opinion, this is the only place where i liked the 'matera bread'.. the outside was crunchy and the whole thing wasnt too doughy/heavy. The fried appetizer mixed plate was a great choice to try . My favourites were the fried zucchini flowers (Fior di zucca) and the fried cod. My pasta was delicately flavoured & luckily wasnt 'too cheesy' despite the amount of cheese it mentioned (Orecchiette alla Murgiana - Orecchiette pasta with datterino tomatoes, Cardoncello mushrooms, zucchini cream, smoked provola and crumbled tarallo). The other pasta was - Mixed Pasta with Ricotta-Cinnamon Calzoni & Pezzente Ragù ; in which we really enjoyed the sweet surprise of the cinnamon calzonis!:) The mega highlight of the meal was the AMAZING yummy dessert - the hazelnut rocher!! I wanted to go back again to have it another time and i should have gone the very next day , because monday it was closed and then we had to leave! Until next time!

Lovely, cozy place with a fancy atmosphere. We had traditional antipasti and pasta—everything was fresh and delicious, though the antipasti portions were a little small for four. We sat outside, and they kindly provided blankets as it was windy and cold. Service was a bit slow, but overall it was a great experience. The price was average for Matera, which is a tourist destination; we paid an average of €15 per pasta dish.

My good friend, Geni, recommended this place to me and my goodness was he spot 🎯 delicious food, great service, and good ambiance. The lamb soup was AMAZING! Everything we had was delicious and hearty and hit the spot! Highly recommend this spot when you’re in Matera!

Exceptional experience. Staff was incredible, attentive and paced our meal perfectly with a one year old while still wanting to enjoy a fine dining experience. The lamb is a huge portion, my father in law had the horse and said it was spectacular and the octopus and prawns I had were cooked to perfection. Our favorite meal!

We had a wonderful dining experience at Stano in Matera. The beef fillet was absolutely delicious—perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. It was served with roasted rosemary potatoes that were the perfect complement to the dish. The tiramisu was truly spectacular and one of the best we've ever had. It had a delicate layer of what seemed like frozen chocolate on top, while the mascarpone cream was incredibly smooth, light, and silky. Every bite was exceptional. The food, quality, and attention to detail made this a memorable meal. We highly recommend Stano to anyone visiting Matera!