Duomo Cafè — Restaurant in Matera

My advice: try elsewhere. My girlfriend and I stopped here for a pre-dinner aperitivo. No menu was brought to us on our arrival so we ordered on a whim: one Aperol Spritz and one Campari spritz. A price €6 each, especially given the location by the Duomo, seemed reasonable. However we were also charged €1 each for what was mediocre service and €3 for a 'tris' of peanuts, taralli and crisps. If you've spent time in Italy you will realise that charging for these little snacks and service is very unusual indeed and, in our case, was detrimental to our experience. Hence...

Random act of kindness - after having lost my glasses, I walked around Matera for a long time trying to find them. I walked into the Duomo Cafe to find some water as I had walked through the searing heat. Unfortunately I found out that I had no money on me whatsoever.. disappointed in myself I attempted to leave, which is when the kind ladies behind the bar gave me an icecold water for free! I had to leave Matera shortly afterwards but I will never forget this random act of kindness! Thank you very much, you have no idea how welcome that drink...

The food was delicious. We were not expecting such good taste. Orichiette with burrata and bruschetta were delicious.

But service was terrible. Waitresses are not professional. They make unnecessary jokes with guests and make people uncomfortable. We saw many table who irritated of the waitresses. They work almost with pijamas. They behave like drunk junkies.

I hope they can hire professional staff. Food are ok. Location is perfect but irritation of the...