La Lopa

We had dinner as a party of four and enjoyed a great meal with very welcoming and attentive service. There was a cinema in the basement that showed clips of different movies that were filmed in Matera over the years. Some going back to the 70’s

Incredible dinner experience with a romantic ambiance. Amazing food, specifically the sheep stew (La Pignata) and the Fava Bean Cream with chicory and Crusco (crushed red pepper). The local bottle of Primitivo we had from the Matera region was outstanding! Service was lovely and all the food was extremely flavourful and cooked perfectly. There is even a small cinema in the basement of the restaurant, where they have a short film featuring all the movies that have been filmed in Matera!

Amazing restaurant, the service was great! Gluten-free options available. They also have a theatre room in the bowels of restaurant. A bit pricey however

The great advantage of this restaurant is its nice interior. Additionally, a nice idea is a room with a projector showing fragments of films shot in Matera. Unfortunately, the food disappointed us. Maybe because it was highly recommended? For us it was just average. The service was also different - from a nice waiter to one discouraged by his workload. We expected something more for this money. If you charge 4 Euro for an espresso, make sure you provide better service to your guests.

My boyfriend and I ended up eating here two out of the three nights we were in Matera – and we would have gladly eaten here all three! Make sure to make a reservation. We dined both inside the restaurant and outside on the terrace – both were lovely experiences. The food and service were absolutely fantastic. Upon making our second reservation, I mentioned we were returning because of how much we loved the restaurant the previous night and a lovely gentleman working there brought us over two glasses of champagne before our meal - we felt so welcomed! The cinema in the basement is a special experience that complements the amazing cuisine. I would certainly recommend this place!

Incredible dining experience. Everything we ordered was fresh and service was excellent. 10/10 for the orrechiete and chicken. Can’t go wrong here for dining in Matera, suggest you book a reservation in advance as it fills up quickly.

This is a very elegant restaurant with very high quality service. It is very close to the scenic spot of Matera. My husband and I enjoyed a dinner here. Thank you.

What a wonderful experience at La Lopa! The atmosphere is super friendly and warm, whether for lunch or dinner. The baccalà appetizers were delicious and incredibly fresh. We then ordered the local entrecôte, which was of truly great quality, and the cooking was perfect! We paired it with a local aglianico. Our server informed us that the meat was sourced from the region. He was super efficient and friendly, which contributed to the great service. The place is beautiful—I'd describe it as chic yet relaxed. It has an original vibe while still feeling authentic. We also loved the little cinema in the basement, which adds a unique touch to the charm of the restaurant. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for great food and a cozy vibe!