Explore Basilicata

Basilicata is also a region full of local speciality dishes and ingredients, with fish featuring high on the menu in the coastal areas. Ten different kinds of fresh pasta are made in the region: the most well-known being the hand-made ‘Orecchiette’ meaning ‘little ears’ which usually accompanies vegetable dishes. ‘Tapparelle’ is a larger pasta meaning ‘big ears’ . When in Matera, try ‘Miscuglio’, a traditional pasta served with local ‘cacioricotta’ cheese and peppers. Another speciality is the walnut desserts served with local cream liqueur.