How is the quality of the cuisine rated at La Dispensa di Aquatio?

The quality of the food at La Dispensa di Aquatio is rated 8.8/10 by TheFork users.

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The noise level at La Dispensa di Aquatio is rated 9.2/10 by TheFork users.

How is the service rated at La Dispensa di Aquatio?

The service at La Dispensa di Aquatio is rated 9.1/10 by TheFork users.

How is the atmoshpere rated at La Dispensa di Aquatio?

The atmosphere at La Dispensa di Aquatio is rated 9.6/10 by TheFork users.

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The waiting time at La Dispensa di Aquatio is rated 8.1/10 by TheFork users.

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Reviews - La Dispensa di Aquatio

Name: La Dispensa di Aquatio
Address: Via Conche, Matera, 75100, Italy
Price range: €60 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.1

Reviews

9.1
of 10

Excellent

566 reviews

Ambience

9.6

Food

8.8

Service

9.1

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Mauro S. • 2 reviews
May 12, 2025
9.5/10
Location e cibo
Pascale B. • 3 reviews
April 17, 2025
7/10
Correct
Alex L. • 2 reviews
September 25, 2024
3.5/10
Extremely slow service. Severe lack of manpower. We waited for 45 minutes to be seated and order our food. We ordered the tasting menu including 4 courses plus a small pastry. The food was average. When we finished the secondi, we waited for our desserts and the small pastry for a while. We couldn’t wait any longer and we asked the waitress for the dessert but she said the kitchen has already closed. The original dessert was a lemon meringue but we were subsequently served a frozen strawberry sponge cake. The strawberry topping and the middle cream layer were still icy. The staff were friendly actually but the overall experience was not satisfying. it’s overpriced and not worth the time.
Gert K. • 4 reviews
September 25, 2024
4.5/10
Service very slow, food ok, byt almost cold. Had to ask for firk and knife... nogo
Sophia M. • 1 review
September 19, 2024
10/10
The food at La Dispensa do Aquatio was absolutely incredible. Dino took care of us all evening long and was a great host. We shared between two people two appetizers, on pasta, and one meat. There was a reasonable amount of food served for each plate so we were content between those four things. The restaurant is inside a cave and attached to a hotel and spa. La dispensa di aquatio should not be missed!
Juan A. • 16 reviews
June 22, 2024
10/10
Great food and service
Denise P. • 1 review
June 15, 2024
7/10
When we arrived, they asked if the reservation was with The Fork, with an unfriendly expression. The meal was served too quickly, and when we chose the main course they already asked us to choose dessert! When my husband received the bill I had gone to the bathroom and the waiter made the following comment: “when the bill comes THEY are going to the bathroom”!!!!! Unpleasant.
Dvir nerya R. • 1 review
February 12, 2023
5/10
the food was not good and the portion was very small we went out and bougt another food . the service was great but we wanted to return a dish and rhey we wouldent refund us
Tamara T. • 6 reviews
September 30, 2022
10/10
This place is beyond beautiful. The restaurant is located inside a cave and has white decor. The service is absolutely amazing and the food is extremely delicious. This is one of the most unique restaurants in the world.
Kerry S. • 4 reviews
September 27, 2022
7/10
Hit and miss with the dishes. They looked good but didn’t always deliver on flavour. Not so good value for money.
Thierry A. • 6 reviews
August 24, 2022
5/10
Took a see tasting menu. It doesn't worth the price. There is not enough creativity in the dishes and the seasoning and the tastes balance needs to be improved.
Anthony L. • 2 reviews
June 1, 2022
9/10
I had a dinner at La Dispensa di Aquatio for my birthday and the food was excellent! Lot of flavours even if you have small quantities in your plate. The service was maybe a little bit too fast for me but I had a great evening there. I recommend it.
Jane M. • 8 reviews
April 3, 2022
10/10
Elegant restaurant with exquisite food. Wonderful attentive staff.
Xiao C. • 55 reviews
February 18, 2022
10/10
Very good food and service
Giosuè P. • 2 reviews
January 1, 2022
9/10
The menu sounds more interesting than the actual dishes. Yet the place is cute, prices are honest and the overall experience is balanced. We suggest this place.
Julian V. • 8 reviews
December 8, 2021
10/10
AMAZING PLACE AND FOOD in a mesmerizing city!
Matteo V. • 18 reviews
August 19, 2021
10/10
Unique spot with relaxing atmosphere and elegant style in the heart of Sassi di Matera. Wonderful dishes with excellent attention to details. One of the best dinners of my life with my girlfriend for my birthday!
Mike H. • 22 reviews
February 2, 2020
10/10
Friendly service and romantic atmosphere but not pretentious.
Stevo L. • 37 reviews
September 13, 2019
9/10
The portions are not the biggest ever, and the prices are not that low, but the place is very nice and the stuff extremely kind and welcoming.
- -. • 2 reviews
September 26, 2018
10/10
It is a very nice semi-gastronomic restaurant located in a very nice part of the town. The staff is very nice and the food is very tasty (small portions though). The atmosphere was great.
Pieter V. • 2 reviews
August 24, 2018
10/10
Hidden gem in a Sassi house adapted to exclusive architectural Standard Star worthy cuisine and acceptable price. After a two week trip in South Italy, definetely the most refined kitchen (mix of Italy & haute cuisine). Only remark was the speed of serving the food- as often in (southern) Italy quite fast.