The restaurant "The Deck” born in 1982, its founders are Comm. Umberto Giasi, his wife Iolanda Celani and the young Eustace Persia.

Umberto was descended from an ancient family of restaurateurs, i Giasi. His parents Jacinta Loperfido and Saverio Giasi back in 1920 They opened the restaurant "Moro", the first activity options in Matera.

After years of service alongside parents and siblings, Umberto decided to pursue his career options alongside his wife Iolanda, also coming from a family of hoteliers. In 1974 inaugurarono “The Bocconcino", the first restaurant was born in the beautiful scenery of the Sassi and "father” of the restaurant.

Among the many contributors of the restaurant is distinguished by force of will and the capacity of young Eustace Persia, that a little later he joined Umberto and Iolanda in the new restaurant management “The Balcony".

The current restaurant, "The Deck", was the result of a ambitious project then, in 1982, accommodate both the locals and tourists, years before the Sassi of Matera were recognized as Heritage UNESCO in 1993. Aim for first on the beauty of the Sassi of Matera, who some years ago they had been called “shame of Italy” founders of the restaurant fills with pride.

At the head of the restaurant there are the cook, Iolanda Celani, accompanied by the director and manager, Eustace Persia.

typical of this local dish is Orecchiette fried. Not to be missed, Furthermore, there are Olive Leaf, with rocket and tomato, and soup Wheat and Chickpeas. Particular care are the main courses of roast meat from neighboring pastures: l’Mixed Roast, the Pignata, l’Roasted Lamb he Roulade of Lamb or better known as the “Gnummaridd".

In 2003 The restaurant has been recognized by the national Chambers of Commerce for its quality food and service, with the Quality Mark that, represents a guarantee for the customer.