EGO - Ristorante Matera

Iain M. • 3 reviews

August 8, 2023

10/10

Thoughtful and surprising menu packed with interesting choices. Not cheap but worth every penny.

Federica C. • 1 review

June 9, 2023

8/10

This restaurant’s dishes are more exciting conceptually than they are in practice. We got the middle range tasting menu (« feelings », 5 courses). The presentation of the amuse bouches was playful, though did not necessarily feel very connected to the overall vibe of the restaurant. All three were good, the liver and chocolate one being a standout. I did not much enjoy the first cours, a fried ball of potato and shrimp that lacked flavor and crispiness. The presentation, which made it look like a monkey holding a mossy rock was fun but the ‘street food’ framing didn’t make much sense as it was quite a bit too bulky to eat with your hands. The second course of scallop chickpeas and goat’s milk was great, as was the bread served with local olive oil. The breadstick was over cooked, though my partner liked it. I really did not like the pasta course, but that might be the sea urchin taste which was very overpowering, my partner loved it. The fourth dish, the octopus, was very good though I think it was lacking a bit of brightness. The dessert was exceptional overall (though the filling in the millefeuille lacked flavor) and presented in a very fun way, as were the mignardises. Overall, fun experience but not pitch perfect.

Cheryl G. • 1 review

December 25, 2022

10/10

We had our Christmas Day lunch here and arrived at 13.30. We were greeted by a very attentive host, full of smiles and attention to detail! The chefs we could see from our table in the Kitchen preparing our food. The food is simply excellent, served uniquely, with no two plates the same. We can highly recommend it. A more expensive restaurant, but I would recommend it for a special meal or evening out. Thank you all. Happy New Year staff

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Serena L. • 2 reviews

December 17, 2022

4.5/10

Food was decent, waitress was great but the chef only neglected our table when he came out of kitchen to chat with the 4 table of guests. We were the only non-European guests and while we were the only table in the entire restaurant for first 1.5 hour, he did not bother to greet us. The experience made us feel unwelcome and discriminated, would not recommend for foreign visitors.

Tamara S. • 3 reviews

October 15, 2022

5.5/10

Was not impressed. Actually, nothing much even tasted good. ????. When the chef came around at the desert course I told him so: his only comment was, “Okay, bye bye”. I had to turn back the “Pasta course": BenedettoCavalier"/calamari/broccolo/lime”. The pasta was so ‘al dente’ I couldn’t get it unstuck from my teeth! They replaced it with the lobster something from the other menu, but those weren’t all that tasty. All in all, a total failure. Bye bye €110

J K. • 1 review

September 29, 2022

10/10

The service pampered us, the setting was refined. The set menu we chose was a fabulous interpretation of what should be typical matera cuisine. Technically well executed and innovative. The flavor profile were amazing. All of this was great value for a very modest price.

Jeremy M. • 14 reviews

September 14, 2022

10/10

Food and service was great. We had a wonderful experience for a very reasonable price according to cooking level.

jonathan c. • 6 reviews

August 19, 2022

10/10

Great meal for 2 from the tasting menu.Fresh, innovative and absolutely delightful.Would definitely recommend.

Kate C. • 1 review

August 10, 2022

10/10

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Riccardo A. • 1 review

August 7, 2022

9.5/10

The food was great, as well as the service. The restaurant overall could easily have a Michelin star, and it’s also (fairly) reflected on the prices. The inside design of the place is really nice, however I didn’t give full rating because it’s not in the most beautiful part of Matera. Overall highly recommend for a unique evening.

Oliver B. • 1 review

July 13, 2022

7.5/10

Overall a decent experience but details were overlooked. Food was good but some dishes were overly experimental.

Elina V. • 5 reviews

November 27, 2021

10/10

awesome food, very unique and tasty

Sandra B. • 1 review

November 3, 2021

10/10

We spent a wonderful evening at EGO. ... it was a perfect culinary journey through the Basilicata region with exquisite food, and perfect Service.