Breakfast and coffee

The coffee served at Ridola is provided by Pierre Café, a coffee roaster from Gravina, a town just a few kilometers from Matera. Our coffee is a blend of 70% Brazilian Arabica and 30% Indian Robusta.

The raw coffee is roasted every Wednesday, so you’re always drinking fresh roasted coffee.

Coffee

  • Espresso €1,5

    *decaffeinated + €0,2

  • americano €2
  • mini cappuccino* €1,8

    *with soya milk + €0,2

  • Cappuccino* €2

    *with soya milk + €0,2

  • Latte macchiato* €2

    *with soya milk + €0,2

  • Barley €1,8
  • ginseng €1,8

Croissant

  • Plain €1,1
  • Custard and cream €1,3
  • Custard €1,3
  • small custard €0,9
  • Chocolate €1,3
  • Apricot €1,3
  • Apple €1,5
  • Girella €1,5

    Butter and cream

  • Treccia €1,5

    Berries

  • Sfoglia €1,5

    Custard and apple

Toasted bread

  • Jam €3
  • Olive oil and sugar €3
  • Ricotta and sugar €3
  • Prosciutto and olive oil €5

    With "black pork" prosciutto

Tea, Herbal Tea and Infusion

Pure tea

  • English breakfast €3

    Black tea - India
    Selected and broken tea leaves from controlled organic crops in Sumatra and Assam.

  • Darjeeling €3,5

    Organic black tea - India
    Produced from organic crops, strong and full-bodied with notes of spices.

  • Yunnan special leaf €3,5

    White tea - China
    Coming from Yunnan, this infusion leaves a soft, delicate and persistent fruity bouquet in the cup.

  • bancha €3,5

    Biological green tea - Japan
    Rich in minerals, it contains up to 70% less theine than other teas.

  • Genmaicha €3

    Green tea - Japan
    50% Bancha and 50% puffed and toasted rice. The taste is characterized by the sweetness of Bancha tea combined with the taste of hazelnut and caramel.

  • Tung Ting “Jade” €3,5

    Oolong tea - Taiwan
    Prodotto nella regione montuosa Nantou a Taiwan, è apprezzato dagli intenditori di tè in tutto il mondo.

  • Pu-erh King €3,5

    Pu-erh tea - China
    Fine tea useful for fighting cholesterol. The infusion has a musky aroma with notes of licorice.

  • Fiore di Calendula €3,5

    Green tea flower - China
    A small amount of buds are harvested in the spring for the production of this artisanal tea. Soft and floral on the palate.

Flavored teas

  • sani con lo zenzero €3,5

    Green tea
    Pure, strong and decisive. Natural anti-inflammatory, analgesic and digestive.

  • chai white tea €3,5

    White tea
    Inspired by the traditional Indian recipe. White tea (66%) with cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, cardamom, ginger, cardamom seeds.

  • Marocchino €3

    Green tea
    Of North African inspiration, based on green tea and peppermint.

  • Orange Oolong €3

    Oolong tea

  • Cioccolato €3

    Black tea
    The scent is that of a freshly baked chocolate cake. Blend of black tea (65%), cocoa peel, cocoa, coriander.

  • Earl Gray €3

    Black tea
    Famous for its full, very aromatic taste. It is the right drink for a cheerful and energetic break, even with the addition of milk.

  • cannella €3,5

    Black tea
    The strong China / Ceylon blend, enriched with cinnamon pieces, receives its perfectly balanced taste.

  • Purificati con l'aloe €3,5

    Green tea
    Harmonious and tasty. Aloe Vera is known for its characteristics and positive effects on general well-being. With pineapple cubes and freeze-dried low-fat yogurt.

Infusions and herbal teas

  • Ayurveda €3,5

    Ayurvedic herbal tea
    Strong, distinctive and spicy. It will stimulate your immune system.

  • Lemon €3,5

    Fruit infusion

  • relaxing €3,5

    Fruit infusion
    The delicious and fruity scent, the taste of lemon balm in combination with fresh mint, make you forget the daily stress. With low acid content, it is perfect in the evening.

  • Rooibos Coconut €3,5

    Fruit infusion

  • apple and ginger €3,5

    Fruit infusion
    The apple and the intense flavor of the candied ginger give this infusion notes of marked sweetness.

  • cherry and pomegranate €3,5

    Fruit infusion
    Red like love in autumn. With apple, hibiscus petals, almond, cardamom, beetroot, rose petals, black cherry and pomegranate.

  • Berries €3,5

    Fruit infusion
    Sapid with notes of berries that perfectly harmonize our infusion. The completely fruity flavor is balanced by sweet, light nuances.

  • Exotic €3,5

    Fruit infusion
    Lively, fresh and fruity taste thanks to pineapple. With apple, karkadè, dog rose, pineapple cubes and coconut.

  • samba nel bosco €3,5

    Fruit infusion
    It is an infusion that contains the warmth of tropical countries.

  • polinesia €3,5

    Fruit infusion
    Lots of exotic fruit enriched with wonderful blue and yellow flowers. Sweet and bitter, a perfect understanding.

  • Mate €3

    Mono Grass
    It is the product of the processing of Ilex Paraguaiensis, an evergreen plant with particular leaves. It is a drink with a refreshing taste and stimulating properties for body and mind.

  • semi di finocchio €3

    Mono Grass
    The sweet taste recalls that of anise. An infusion of fennel seeds can be a good calcium supplement, aids in diuresis and digestion.

  • camomilla €3

Crostoni and Friselle​

Our crostone is a synthesis of some of Basilicata’s territorial excellences.

Matera bread is made by the skilled hands of local bakers who use only durum wheat; cured meats and dairy products by small local producers.

Frisella is a type of toasted bread that is moistened and seasoned on the surface.

Crostoni

  • capocollo €7

    Capocollo, pecorino cheese and dry tomatoes in olive oil

  • mortadella €7

    Mortadella, provolone podolico (hard cow cheese) and tomato

  • soppressata €7

    Soppressata (salami), goat cheese and dry tomatoes in olive oil

  • prosciutto crudo €7

    Local prosciutto, mozzarella and tomato

  • pancetta €7

    Pancetta, scamorza (cheese) and tomato

  • salsiccia pezzente €8

    Local salt cured sausage, ricotta and arugula

  • salmone €7

    Cow cheese and smoked salmon

  • tonno €7

    Tuna and mozzarella

Veggie Crostoni

  • primo sale €7

    Cow fresh cheese, raw zucchini, olive oil and salt

  • pomodorini €7

    Ricotta, arugula and cherry tomatoes

  • pomodori secchi €7

    Ricotta, arugola and dry tomatoes in olive oil

  • mozzarella €7

    Tomato and mozzarella

  • caprino €7

    Goat cheese, dry tomatoes in oil and zucchini

  • lattuga €7

    Lettuce, tomato, zucchini and arugola

  • zucchine €7

    Zucchini and dry tomatoes in olive oil

Friselle

  • capocollo €7

    Stracciatella (cheese) and capocollo

  • prosciutto crudo €7

    Stracciatella (cheese) and local prosciutto

  • mortadella €7

    Morttadella di suino nero e stracciatella

  • tonno €7

    Tuna, onion and capers

  • salmone €7

    Cow cheese and smoked salmon

Friselle veggie

  • classic €6

    Cherry tomatoes, origan, olive oil and salt

  • stracciatella €7

    Stracciatella (cheese), cherry tomatoes and arugola

  • mozzarella €7

    Tomato and mozzarella

No Just bread

  • Tagliere degustazione €15

    Selection of cold cuts and cheeses

  • Savory pie of the day €3,5/5
  • Focaccia of the day €3/5

Snacks

  • Paninetto €3,5

    With speck, mozzarella and tomato

  • Focaccia caprese €3,5

    Tomato and mozzarella

  • Salty small croissant €2
  • roll €3,5

    With cured meats, cheese and arugula

  • mattonella €3,5

    Puff pastry with cured meats and scamorza cheese

  • COVER €1,5

Dishes Of The Day, Salads and Soups

Ridola’s cuisine is simple, using only fresh, local ingredients.

Vegetarians, vegans and gluten intolerant people find menu items to suit their needs and eating habits.

Dishes of the day

  • Lasagna al ragù lucano €12

    With local sausage and small meatballs

  • Semolina gnocchi €11

    Whit peppers cream and stracciatella cheese
    *Vegetarian

  • Parmigiana €10

    With eggplant
    *Vegetarian

  • Artichokes and potatoes pie €11

    With smoked scamorza (cheese) and parmesan
    *Vegetarian
    *Gluten free

  • golden thistle pie €11

    With thistles, small meatballs, pecorino cheese and parmesan
    *Gluten free

  • Pezzente en papillote €12

    With local pork sausage, leeks, carrots and celery
    *Gluten free

  • baked potatoes €5

    With rosemary
    *Vegan
    *Gluten free

Salads

  • black chickpeas €11

    With black chickpeas, chicory and red onion
    *Vegan
    *Gluten free on request

  • panzanella of chicory €10

    With bread, chicory, poached egg and cheese flakes
    *Vegetarian
    *Gluten free on request

  • broad beans and pecorino €11

    With broad beans, pecorino cheese, radishes and walnuts
    *Gluten free
    *Vegetarian

  • classic €8

    Lettuce, arugola, cherry tomatoes, courgettes, carrots
    *Vegan
    *Gluten free

  • FRUIT SALAD €8

    With seasonal fruit
    *Vegan
    *Gluten free

Soups of the day

  • Leek and zucchini veloute €10

    *Vegan
    *Gluten free

  • Beans €9

    *Vegan
    *Gluten free

  • black cabbage €9

    With beans and potatoes
    *Vegan
    *Gluten free

  • COVER €1,5

Fruit extracts, Smoothies and Soft Drinks

Our fresh-squeezed juices and our smoothies are prepared with fresh fruit and vegetables without the addition of sugar and are completely gluten free and lactose-free.

Fruit extracts

  • Apple €4

    Green apple and ginger

  • Carrot €4

    Green apple, celery, carrot and ginger

  • Orange €4

    Green apple, celery, orange and ginger

  • Ace €4

    Orange, lemon, carots and ginger

  • Green lemonade €4

    Green apple and lemon

  • Kiwi €4

    Green apple and kiwi

Smoothies

  • banana and orange €5
  • Green apple and kiwi €5
  • Banana and strawberries €5

Soft Drinks

  • Organic Iced tea €3,5

    Peach / Lemon

  • Schweppes tonica €3
  • Schweppes lemon €3
  • Coca-Cola €3
  • Coca-Cola Zero €3
  • fanta €3
  • chinotto €3,5
  • GASSOSA €3,5
  • Cedrata €3
  • Lemonsoda €3
  • Fruit juice €3

    Apricot, peach, pear, pineapple, ACE

  • Blueberry juice €3,5

Aperitif

  • Bitter bianco €3
  • Bitter rosso €3
  • Crodino €3
  • Della casa €6

    Fruit-based

Wines and Beers

Red Wines

  • 1971 - l'origine €5 / €25

    Cantina Catalano - Aglianico del Vulture DOC (14,5%)

  • Tristano €5 / €20

    Cantina Catalano - Aglianico del Vulture DOC (13,5%)

  • Ellenikon €5 / €20

    Cantina dei Siriti - Aglianico - Basilicata IGP (13,5%)

  • re italo €5 / €18

    Cantina dei Siriti - Primitivo - Matera DOP (14%)

  • il priore €5 / €20

    Tenute Zagarella - Primitivo - Basilicata IGP (14%)

Rosé wine

  • Rosa dei Siriti €5 / €18

    Cantina dei Siriti - Aglianico - Basilicata IGP (13,5%)

  • Casà rosato €5 / €18

    Cantina Catalano - Aglianico del Vulture - Basilicata IGT (13%)

White wines

Sparkling wine

  • borgo molino €5 / €22

    Prosecco Brut / extra dry

Beers

  • Nastro azzurro 33cl €3,5
  • Forst 33cl €3,5
  • Menabrea 33cl €3,5
  • ichnusa 50cl €5
  • beck's €4
  • moretti 33cl €3

Craft beers

  • We love beer, for this reason we like to promote the work and products of small breweries.

    The brewery that we’re currently promoting is Senzaterra from Matera.

  • hop-era €6

    Golden Ale (4,9%)

  • blanche €6

    Bière Blanche (Witbier) (4.9%)

  • beauty farmhouse €6

    Table Rye Saison (4%)
    *Con segale del Pollino

  • DUFFY DRUNK €6

    American IPA (6.8%)

Drinks

Aperitif

  • campari soda €3
  • pastis €5
  • spritz €6

    Aperola / Campari

  • cynar spritz €7
  • hugo €7

    Prosecco, Fior di Sambuco, Soda

  • garibaldi €7

    Bitter Campari and orange juice

  • mimosa €7

    Sparkling wine and orange juice

  • Negroni €7

    Bitter rosso, red vermut and gin

  • americano €6

    Bitter rosso, red vermut and soda

  • mojito €7

    White rum, lime, soda

Our drinks

  • Aloha €8

    Pineapple juice, orange juice, rum and vodka

  • biancosarti fever €8

    With Biancosarti, white wine, cedrata, celery and pepper

  • chinotto sour €8

    With chinotto, bourbon

  • white negroni €9
  • disaronno sour €8
  • della casa €8

Other drinks

  • gin tonic premium €10
  • gin tonic €6

    Beefeater / Tanqueray

  • vodka tonic premium €10
  • vodka tonic €6
  • amari €3
  • distilled spirits €8