Germano - AMENDOLARA

We stopped for lunch on our drive from Tropea to Matera and were surprised to have such excellent pasta. If you stop here, definitely try their house-made spicy... read more We stopped for lunch on our drive from Tropea to Matera and were surprised to have such excellent pasta. If you stop here, definitely try their house-made spicy condiment, caviale del pollino.

Reasonable food and prices with super friendly family service. Family-made rose wine and local amaro are worth to try. In an area with few restaurant choices in... read more Reasonable food and prices with super friendly family service. Family-made rose wine and local amaro are worth to try. In an area with few restaurant choices in the off season, this is good for a break if traveling along the coastal road.

This place was on our radar because friends had been there before and we were not disappointed. The past dishes were all excellent and the vino and beer were to... read more This place was on our radar because friends had been there before and we were not disappointed. The past dishes were all excellent and the vino and beer were top notch. It may look primitive from the outside and what may even appear as a truck stop however don’t be fooled. Top stuff and friendly service too

Dont be fooled by the looks from outside. warm and welcoming people. mussels were very good as well as the caprese (as it should be in the south of italy). pizz... read more Dont be fooled by the looks from outside. warm and welcoming people. mussels were very good as well as the caprese (as it should be in the south of italy). pizzas were really good, noticed many people came by to pick up pizzas. a good sign. if you look for simple but good food along the road: this is the place.

Travelling from Cosenza to Matera and around 2hrs into journey looking for place to stop. 3.30pm and every village and town seemed closed, so delighted when we... read more Travelling from Cosenza to Matera and around 2hrs into journey looking for place to stop. 3.30pm and every village and town seemed closed, so delighted when we came across this at road side. Wee bit worried that there were no other diners. We had great value for money melon and Parma ham (2 between 3 was more than enough). Some nice wee extra tastes of things provided and bread good. Main courses were more of a disappointment. My pasta pomadoro was good, husbands veal chop mainly good but so rare near bone it was fridge cold. Teenagers pasta with clams and mussels the biggest disappointment. Clams not cleaned well and one full of black silt. Pointed this out and money taken off bill. Of note were the potatoes- fried in oil, peppers and green veg. Really beautiful