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Bistro in Matera, Province of Matera
What should I order at Giù a Sud | Bistrot nei Sassi?
What to order
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Cavatelli With Sausage
Mentioned multiple times as a standout pasta dish, praised for being wonderful, tasty, and served with crispy pepper or couscous pepper.
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Beef Cheeks
Repeatedly recommended as a must-try for its tender meat and rich flavor, including a version braised in Aglianico.
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Pork Shank
Frequently highlighted as very good and a must-get, with reviews emphasizing how tender and flavorful it was.
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Tiramisu
Recommended for being very creamy and really good, with one review specifically returning for it in the afternoon.
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Bruschetta
Praised as excellent and very good, with reviewers enjoying its balance of salty and sweet flavors.
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Pasta
Several reviews mention the pasta generically as excellent, delicious, and among the best meals they had in Italy.
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Pork Cheek
Recommended for its tenderness and described as a main course that was especially enjoyable.
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Pork Shoulder
Specifically recommended by one reviewer as a dish worth trying, noted among the best local flavors.
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Eggplant Dishes
Recommended as a local specialty that offered something new and memorable compared with classic Italian recipes.
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Grilled Cheese
Called the best one a reviewer had tried, making it a notable standout among the local dishes.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM |
About Giù a Sud | Bistrot nei Sassi
Giù a Sud | Bistrot nei Sassi is a bistro, bar, and Italian restaurant in Matera, Province of Matera, set in the historic Sassi area. Reviewers consistently praise the local Lucanian dishes, especially pasta and meat plates, along with the city views, friendly service, and cozy stone interior. The menu is often described as featuring fresh, well-prepared food, with popular items including cavatelli, orecchiette, caponata, tiramisu, and peperoni cruschi. It is noted as a good spot for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, with outdoor and rooftop seating available.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Giù a Sud | Bistrot nei Sassi known for?
It is best known for local Matera and Lucanian dishes served in the Sassi, especially cavatelli with sausage and crispy pepper, orecchiette, and meat dishes like beef cheek and pork shank. Reviewers repeatedly mention the city views and the setting in a stone-built historic area as part of the appeal.
What dishes are most recommended at Giù a Sud | Bistrot nei Sassi?
Reviewers most often recommend cavatelli, including versions with sausage and couscous pepper or pecorino, plus orecchiette, caponata, tiramisu, and peperoni cruschi. Meat dishes like beef cheek braised in aglianico and pork shank are also called out as standouts.
What is the atmosphere like at Giù a Sud | Bistrot nei Sassi?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and intimate, with stone interiors and rooftop or outdoor seating overlooking Matera and the Sassi. It seems to suit couples, solo diners, and small groups who want a relaxed meal with a view.
Is Giù a Sud | Bistrot nei Sassi good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is €20–30, and reviewers often describe it as well priced or price friendly for the quality of the food and service. Several comments say the portions and flavors make it feel like good value, especially for a meal in the Sassi area.
Do you need a reservation at Giù a Sud | Bistrot nei Sassi?
Reservations are accepted and recommended for both lunch and dinner, and one review notes the terrace can fill up even when the restaurant can still seat guests inside. If you want outdoor seating or a city view, booking ahead is the safer choice.
Is parking available at Giù a Sud | Bistrot nei Sassi?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does Giù a Sud | Bistrot nei Sassi have vegetarian options?
Yes, Giù a Sud | Bistrot nei Sassi offers vegetarian options.
Is Giù a Sud | Bistrot nei Sassi kid-friendly?
Yes, Giù a Sud | Bistrot nei Sassi is good for kids.
