Why go
- Comune in Basilicata, Italy.
- Known for St. Lucia alle Malve rock churches have 13th-century frescoes, its the region of Basilicata in Southern Italy. Sassi cave dwellings, Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario. Matera is carved out of rockis possibly the 3rd oldest settlement after Aleppo and Jericho..
History
Matera is a city and the capital of the Province of Matera in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy. With a history of continuous occupation dating back to prehistory, it is renowned for its rock-cut urban core, whose twin cliffside zones are known collectively as the Sassi.
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Juice, Cake, Chocolate, Dessert, Breakfast, Local, Bakery, Mediterranean, Cafe · Descrizione, vision & mission dell'azienda disponibile… · gallitellicaffe.it
Restaurant · Ristorante nel centro della città dei sassi. La passione per la mia terra e per i suoi prodotti tipici sono fonte di ispirazione per ogni singolo… · dallapadellaallabrace.com
Cafe · Luxury shop e caffè all'inizio della trafficata e passeggiata "Via Annunziatella" nello shop sono presenti tavoli all'interno nella stagione invernale… · dibitonto.it
Ice Cream · Nuova apertura Features: takeaway · 63 Via XX Settembre · gelateriacaruso.com
Italian, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 08:15-23:00 · 19 Via Domenico Ridola, Matera, 75100 · ridola.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Su 19:00-23:00 · 5 Via San Biagio, 75100 · ilrusticone.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:30-15:00,19:30-24:00 Features: air conditioning · 5a Via La Martella · shibumifusion.it
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:30-15:00,19:30-23:00; We off · 21 Via Bruno Buozzi, Matera, 75100 · ristorantedelcaveoso.it
Brunch, Cafe, Italian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:30 Features: vegetarian options · 20 Via Fiorentini, Matera, 75100
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-03:00
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · el-carnero-braceria.business.site
Fish, Italian, Noodle, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Hawaiian, Restaurant · Hawaiian restaurant
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
Caffetteria, Cafe · Caffetteria cafe · 43 Via Domenico Ridola, Matera, 75100
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 11:30-15:00
Food Court · food court
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Caffe Torrefazione "Grieco" Opening hours: 07:00-03:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · 226, Matera
Restaurant · Ristorante 1 stella Michelin · 13 Via Madonna delle Virtù, Matera, 75100 · vlristorante.it
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-14:30,19:30-23:30 · 5 Via San Biagio, Matera, 75100 · ilrusticone.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Su 11:00-24:00; We 17:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 36 Via Domenico Ridola, Matera, 75100 · ivizidegliangeli.it
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 19:30-22:00 · 7 Piazza Cesare Firrao, Matera, 75100 · ristoranteallefornaci.it
Pizza, Regional, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 66 Via Fiorentini, Matera, 75100 · oimari.it
Regional, Italian, Restaurant · Regional/Italian restaurant · 27 Via San Biagio, Matera, 75100 · tierramatera.com
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
Fast Food · Features: air conditioning
Food Court · food court
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We,Fr-Su 12:30-15:00,19:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 1 Via Rocco Scotellaro, Matera, 75100 · fiordicucuzza.it
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 6 Via Madonna delle Virtù, Matera, 75100
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 5 Via Venti Settembre, Matera
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 00:30-14:30, Tu-Sa 17:30-22:30 · 58/61 Via Sant'Angelo, 75100 · baccantiristorante.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 7 Via Bari · ilrugantino.it
Regional, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Regional/Mediterranean restaurant · torrespagnola.it
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · 184 Via Bruno Buozzi
Fast Food · fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-15:00,19:00-22:30; PH off Features: outdoor seating · 14 Via d'Addozio, Matera, 75100 · giuasudmatera.business.site
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:00-16:00 · 32 Via San Biagio
Ice Cream · ice cream · 23 Via Roma, Matera, 75100
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00,19:00-24:00; Tu 12:00-15:00 · 7 Vico San Giuseppe, Matera, 75100 · ilterrazzino.org
Pizza, Regional, Restaurant · Pizza/Regional restaurant · 2 Via Bruno Buozzi, Matera, 75100 · morganristorante.it
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Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Matera, Italy — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Matera, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.