Ego

We very thoroughly enjoyed a 5 course tasting menu tailored for vegetarians and I think Ego is a must-visit in Matera. It’s fine dining that is fresh, unexpected, unfussy yet delicious and refined. Chef Nicola is clever with great twists on local cuisine in a modern and sleek environment. Each dish, from our welcome to dessert was full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and creative in its adaptation. Beautiful food, and an exciting and fun dining experience. Definitely Michelin star territory.

Really nice restaurant and really interesting flavours. Great innovation by the chef and the service lived up to its Michelin recommendation. We went for the set menu and really enjoyed it.

Reservation is mandatory. We visited Ego after a long day in Matera and what a perfect ending of the day. We opted for the Contrast menu which had seven sets. Each step was adding more and more flavor in variety of textures and colors. The Cheff philosophy is well presented in all dishes. Watermelon 🍉 scallops , deer Raviolini and the Veal where absolutely amazing. I would recommend visiting before it takes a Michelin ⭐️ which it definitely deserves.

I tried 10 courses chef's menu with wine pairing. Top 3 courses from the menu: Carrot...? Absolutelly amazing. Very simple, but yet very complicated and interesting dish. Tagliatella/Octopus/Burata/Yuzu The combination of the octopus raggout with the yuzu was excellent and it was one of the best dishes I have ever eaten. Veal/Mushrooms/Fennel Very delicate taste, amazing using of veal tongue. Wine pairing was great. Service is very fast and very kind. You can watch the chef in the open kitchen. Nice visit and Interesting experience.

I highly recommend this restaurant. It is not only creative and surprising but also extremely delicious. An amazing value for money. Kudos to the chef! We were very impressed.

Amazing example of new generation fine dining. We went for a vegetarian tasting menu and paired it with a local wine. It was amazing for all of our 5 senses. Particularly enjoyed the potato tornado and the fresh red fruit dessert. Snacks were made from local ingredients like crispy peppers. Highly recommended for local food enthusiasts.

Nice restaurant with tasty food and good service! We tried the 10 course menu and it was great!

This rates as one of my top 5 lifetime meals ! Perfection in every way!