Nestled in the heart of Matera, Vicolo Cieco invites diners to savor an intimate experience in a cozy, historic cave setting. The restaurant excels in showcasing authentic Italian cuisine, with highlights including vibrant bruschetta, artisanal salumi, and rich local wines. With a menu offering healthy options and delightful cocktails, it's an ideal spot for solo diners and groups alike. The ambiance is enhanced by live music, creating a romantic yet casual vibe. The warm staff, particularly Maurizio, are known for their welcoming attitude and helpful tips for local dining. At Vicolo Cieco, every meal becomes a cherished memory, celebrating both flavor and hospitality.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
No wheelchair-accessible car park
No wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has live music
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Quiet
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Reviews For Vicolo Cieco
Luba Kaper
Apr 17,2025
Great bar! Amazing drinks! Wonderful stuff!!!Thank you for everything!
Katherine Persichetti
Mar 26,2025
Wonderful food with well selected, fresh, quality ingredients. Very reasonable prices and a great selection of craft beer and natural wines and the best salads you can find in the city. Cool vintage atmosphere in a cave setting frequented by both locals and foreigners. Super super recommended.
Natalia Simek
Mar 24,2025
You have not been to Matera if you haven’t been here! The waiters make you feel Italian and are super friendly. They gave us so many recs while also giving the true authentic Italian vibe. Music and all! Plus the delicious food & drinks!
Zuzanna Gutkowska
Mar 24,2025
Very nice spot for aperitif. Good prices compared to some other spots in Matera (6 euro for Negroni), very welcoming staff
Tommy Both
Mar 24,2025
Very nicely decorated wine bar.We just had an aperitivo (primitivo and house wine: vicolo cieco aglianico which was great) and some salumi e formaggi.
Sophie Grimmer
Feb 28,2025
Bruschetta classica tasted extremely fresh and rich in both colour and flavour, really nice drinks, great staff. Maurizio gave us great tips for other restaurants and bars and we came back after our dinner
Nour N.
Feb 8,2025
Nice place in the heart of Matera surrounded by these traditional houses. If you like to drink and eat small flavored dishes (for small/light appetites) it will be perfect for you and until now very fair prices no “tourist trap” hope it will remain like that! The quality of the product were also good when we came!
IAN HABBEN
Jan 31,2025
This place is a real find! Fantastic food and drinks, served by Francesco, Valeria and Anna. The salads and apperitivo are delicious and innovative. Will be back again when next t in Matera. Ian & Jo xx
Reviews For Vicolo Cieco