Osteria San Francesco

Katie V. • 1 review

March 1, 2025

10/10

Everything was delicious. We shared the poached egg appetizer, lasagna, pork, roasted potatoes, and dessert. I enjoyed being able to peak into the kitchen! Great place for a special meal in Matera.

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Anna P. • 2 reviews

May 30, 2024

10/10

Excellent food and attention to detail

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Pooja R. • 1 review

September 8, 2023

10/10

This restaurant was amazing! From the service (which was impeccable) to the amazing food, we were so blown away by the restaurants preparation of traditional Lucian recipes such as the peppers fried in olive oil, pork and lamb! We are so happy we found this gem and can’t wait to make it our first spot when we get back!

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Kelly O. • 9 reviews

March 18, 2023

6.5/10

We were expecting really delicious based on the rating but unfortunately the food was really bland. I had the veal cheek and because it was so tender I kept hoping it’d improve as I continued to eat it. I finally had to add salt to finish. My husband had the beef but that was underseasoned as well. Our waiter was inexperienced but sweet as he was trying to do everything correctly, but it was the chef that served us. We skipped dessert. I hope they improve but a rating of 9.6 wasnt warranted in our case.

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Osteria San Francesco • Owner

Dear customer, we are sorry that you have given this evaluation, judging a meat dish by the lack of salt is not correct, the braised veal cheek is rich in aromas and flavors (aromatic herbs, vegetables and wine marinated for 24 hours) rigorously cooked without salt because the brown stock of beef with Aglianico wine reduction adds the salty part and the wild chicory adds the bitterness. Judging a dish is not a game but implies knowledge of many factors and experience. We apologize for the young but polite service, unfortunately that evening the chef-sommelier-owner was absent but in any case you didn't complain anything to those present. Best regards

Yaron L. • 4 reviews

October 7, 2022

10/10

Perfect restaurant

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lynne b. • 9 reviews

May 18, 2022

10/10

Expertly prepared using local ingredients. Wonderful dining experience

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Simon k. • 1 review

April 28, 2022

10/10

Very good food and nice atmosphere. Def place to visit

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Stefano B. • 6 reviews

August 12, 2020

8/10

Nice little restaurant in a central position. Good food and wine and warm welcome from the owners.

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