Food in Basilicata, Italy

Via San Vincenzo de Paoli, 46, 85100 Potenza PZ, Italy

“Hidden gem if you're not local...place filled up pretty quickly at lunchtime and for good reason. Food was amazing, flavors galore, the service was impeccable and they helped translate the menu to English for us.”

85030 Mezzana Frido, Province of Potenza, Italy

“The outside views are absolutely gorgeous. I wish we could have sat in the outdoor seating area. The countryside is amazing. The food was wonderful and very reasonably priced. Everything locally produced. We would definitely return!!!”

Via Appia, 86, 85029 Venosa PZ, Italy

“Wonderful wine, reasonable price, fantastic place, very easy to order the wine from France and delivery made in less than a week... What more could we ask? We will certainly continue to stay client... and enjoy the perfect combination of your wine with any fish-based dish!”

Via Bruno Buozzi, 11, 75100 Matera MT, Italy

“L"abbondanza is one of those places that you will always remember. The food is based on the best products of the region and is creatively prepared and beautifully presented. The decore is elegant and rustic at the same time. The winelist is both regionall deep and extensive. This is the magic that happens when the owners care deeply about quality, tradition and creative innovation. Among the top 20 places where I have eaten. Wonderful!”

Via Bruno Buozzi, 9, 75100 Matera MT, Italy

“Nestled in the heart of Matera, Ristorante Francesca exudes the essence of Italian culinary excellence. The rustic charm of Matera is seamlessly woven into the restaurant's atmosphere, creating a unique and authentic dining experience. The locally sourced ingredients shine in every dish, reflecting the rich flavors of the region. From the pasta crafted to perfection to the delectable desserts, each bite tells a story of passion and tradition. The staff's warm hospitality enhances the overall charm, making Ristorante Francesca a must-visit for those craving a genuine taste of Matera's gastronomic delights.”

Via del Gallitello, 259, 85100 Potenza PZ, Italy

“Excellent aperitif! Tasty and cheap.”

Via S. Pardo, 107, 75100 Matera MT, Italy

“The food, unbiased, was edible and fine, but I couldn't make myself eat my burger. The service and vibe, however was lovely. I'm very texture sensitivities and being a very picky chef as well, I and my father instantly picked up on the fact that the patties had a very wrong texture and taste more like meatball mixes than pure meat despite being told that they were pure. A few more pokes though, revealed they're with potato starch because people in the area dislike it when they flake, which is fair enough I had a Itálico without the lard, which got me some strange looks but eh. I already talked on the scottona patty. The cheese had been messed up by being heated up, turning it rubbery, the arugula was wilted and sad. The bread was fine, if a little undercooked maybe? Or at least it'd soaked up too much beef juice/fat. My father's Classic burger had the same scottona patty and sogged bread. The Angus beef he also had was better in meat quality but still had the starch. Don't go here if lots of fries are your thing, you'll only get about a dozen with your burger, but luckily they're not my thing. The drinks though! The drinks were a delight. A very nice woman made me an absolutely banger Moscow mule, my favorite cocktail. The owners suggestion for beer for my father was very nice. We spent a long time just chatting with the wonderful owner too, as a chef(me) and a culinarily inclined man(my father). He was so nice. We got to try a delicious cinnamon moonshine(definitely recommend - more of the bark-y, earthy, warm tangs of cinnamon than the typical dessert/sugary sweetness) shot on the house, and I was showed some different, very unique types of liquors. Such a good experience despite the rather poor meal”

Via Nazario Sauro, 104-106, 85100 Potenza PZ, Italy

“Lovely little Japanese restaurant. The staff was very friendly and the waiter spoke very good English. We had miso soup, vegetable tempura and a mixed sashimi nigiri sushi 🍣 and roll platter. The waiter was so happy to hear that we enjoyed the meal as my wife is from Japan. Everything was very fresh, properly done and well presented. As good a sushi as I've had in Japan or in my home of Vancouver BC. Also the incredible Italian wine by the glass for just 4 euros 💶 each was a bonus. Would eat there again in a heartbeat 💓.”

Viale Aldo Moro, 85025 Melfi PZ, Italy

“The supermarket is So expensive never going there again I don’t recommend”

Corso Carlo Alberto, 38, 75023 Montalbano Jonico MT, Italy

“A good place to eat a very good pizza”