Lavanda Restaurant – amarena garden house

Raw & Starters

Seafood starter of the day – €18
House appetizer made with the catch of the day.

Red prawns with olive oil and lemon – €12
Raw prawns marinated with lemon and local EVO olive oil.

Tuna tartare with EVO oil, lemon and herbs – €12
Fresh hand-cut tuna, seasoned with herbs grown on our land.

Veal carpaccio with pecorino and truffle – €12
Thin slices of smoked veal, sprinkled with pecorino shavings and Basilicata black truffle.

Local cold cuts and cheeses board – €17
Selection of Lucanian cured meats and cheeses, served with Matera IGP bread and crispy cruschi peppers.

Murgia burrata with turnip cream – €12
Typical fresh cheese served with turnip greens, local herbs, and Matera bread crumbs.

Raw seafood (oysters, clams, mussels, etc.) – €30
Available only upon reservation.

First Courses

Sea-style paccheri pasta – €16
Marzotica ricotta, yellow and red cherry tomatoes, basil, amberjack and prawns. A fresh and fragrant dish.

Seafood risotto – €17
Carnaroli rice cooked in light fish broth with a rich mix of shellfish and mollusks.

Spaghetti with capers, anchovies, olives, cruschi peppers and tomatoes – €12
Bold Mediterranean flavors in a rustic Lucanian-style sauce.

Cavatelli with mushrooms, sausage and arugula – €12
Fresh pasta with cardoncelli mushrooms, tomato sauce, pork sausage and fresh arugula.

Orecchiette with turnip greens, breadcrumbs and anchovies – €12
A timeless classic of our tradition.

Main Courses

Catch of the day – €23
Oven-baked or grilled, depending on market availability.

Grilled prawns and shrimp – €20
Marinated with citrus fruits and Majatica EVO oil, served on a bed of fresh greens.

Cod filet with cruschi peppers and potatoes – €17
Slow-cooked cod with crispy peppers and potatoes, inspired by Basilicata’s humble cuisine.

Sliced veal with arugula, parmesan and balsamic – €20
Grilled scottona beef on arugula, with parmesan flakes and balsamic glaze.

Lucanian mixed grill – €17
Grilled lamb, pork sausage and veal, served with rustic potatoes.

Some ingredients may be frozen depending on market availability. We will inform you in advance.

Cover Charge

Cover charge – €2

Please inform our staff of any allergies or intolerances.

Raw & Starters