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★★★★ 4.4 · 100 reseñas

En Malatesta, te damos la bienvenida a nuestra trattoria italiana en Albee Square, donde la tradición y la calidad se encuentran en cada plato. Disfruta de nuestra pasta casera elaborada con cariño, especialidades de temporada inspiradas en los mejores ingredientes y un ambiente...

Malatesta

Italian · Albee Square

4.4 · 1,106 ressenyes Google
www.malatestanyc.com
Yelp 4.0 (1,404) TripAdvisor 4.3 (256)

Sobre Malatesta

En Malatesta, te damos la bienvenida a nuestra trattoria italiana en Albee Square, donde la tradición y la calidad se encuentran en cada plato. Disfruta de nuestra pasta casera elaborada con cariño, especialidades de temporada inspiradas en los mejores ingredientes y un ambiente acogedor y sencillo....

En Malatesta, te damos la bienvenida a nuestra trattoria italiana en Albee Square, donde la tradición y la calidad se encuentran en cada plato. Disfruta de nuestra pasta casera elaborada con cariño, especialidades de temporada inspiradas en los mejores ingredientes y un ambiente acogedor y sencillo. Te invitamos a descubrir los auténticos sabores de Italia en un rincón especial.

Què diuen els clients de Malatesta

Malatesta is a cozy Italian restaurant known for its homemade pasta and reasonable prices. The spinach gnocchi is a standout dish. Some find the service inconsistent and noise levels high, but many praise the friendly staff and authentic atmosphere.

Plats populars

spinach gnocchi (5) tiramisu (3) calamari (4) Tagliatelle Ragu spaghetti mussels

Ideal per a

Parelles Famílies Grups Informal Turistes

Tip: Make a reservation, especially for larger groups, to avoid waiting. If it's warm, try to sit outside for a fun, intimate NYC atmosphere.

Services

🌳 Terrasse 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌙 Dîner 🥗 Vegetarian Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 💕 Romantic Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

Què veure a prop

St. Veronica's Church
A 31m

St. Veronica's Church

iglesia

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West Village Houses
A 127m

West Village Houses

construcción

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Church of St. Luke in the Fields
A 136m

Church of St. Luke in the Fields

iglesia

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Parque del Río Hudson
A 203m

Parque del Río Hudson

parque

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75½ Bedford St
A 329m

75½ Bedford St

edificio

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Greenwich House Music School
A 340m

Greenwich House Music School

construcción

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Explora els voltants de Malatesta

Malatesta es troba a Albee Square, envoltat de llocs d'interès cultural i històric. Aquests són alguns dels punts més destacats als voltants.

Patrimoni Històric

  • Edificio de Bell Laboratories (A 432m) — edificio en Manhattan, Nueva York, Estados Unidos Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Edificis Religiosos

  • St. Veronica's Church (A 31m) — church building in Manhattan, United States of America
  • Church of St. Luke in the Fields (A 136m) — Historic New York City church
  • St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (A 421m) — church in New York City

Parcs i Jardins

  • Parque del Río Hudson (A 203m) — parque público en Manhattan, Nueva York, Estados Unidos
  • Hudson Park (A 399m) — park in New York County, New York, United States of America

Altres Llocs d'Interès

  • West Village Houses (A 127m) — Buildings in Manhattan, New York
  • 75½ Bedford St (A 329m) — building in Manhattan, New York, United States
  • Greenwich House Music School (A 340m) — community arts school located in New York City’s Greenwich Village
  • Greenwich House (A 432m) — settlement house in New York City which offers arts education, senior service and behavioral health programs

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Preguntes freqüents sobre Malatesta

Malatesta es troba a 649 Washington St, New York, NY 10014, Albee Square.
A prop de Malatesta es troben llocs d'interès com St. Veronica's Church, West Village Houses, Church of St. Luke in the Fields, Parque del Río Hudson.
Malatesta ofereix cuina italian.
Malatesta té horari d'atenció. Consulta el perfil per horaris actualitzats.
Malatesta ofereix els serveis següents: menjar al local, per emportar, lliurament.
Els plats més recomanats a Malatesta segons les opinions dels clients són: spinach gnocchi, tiramisu, calamari, Tagliatelle Ragu, spaghetti.
Malatesta és ideal per a parelles, famílies, grups, informal, turistes.
Malatesta is a cozy Italian restaurant known for its homemade pasta and reasonable prices. The spinach gnocchi is a standout dish. Some find the service inconsistent and noise levels high, but many praise the friendly staff and authentic atmosphere.
Make a reservation, especially for larger groups, to avoid waiting. If it's warm, try to sit outside for a fun, intimate NYC atmosphere.
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Opinions de Malatesta Albee Square

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Anna C

This is New York City’s best kept secret. You cannot convince me there’s better Italian food anywhere else. I found this hidden gem 5 years ago. I’m so happy to say the quality of the food remains the same. This restaurant is truly one of those places you want to gate keep because the food is that incredible but you also want to tell everyone you know because you want them to experience the delicious food this restaurant has to offer for themselves.

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Alexander Burmistrov

One of my favourite restaurants in West Village. Food here is amazing especially desserts. Love the free bread, italian food, atmosphere, everything. Great place for a date. Cash only.

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Reto T.

Delicious genuine Italian food and wine. And they’ve got a real coffee machine serving one of the best espressos.

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Vincent Porpiglia

Malatesta is everything you want in a classic New York Italian spot: cozy, candlelit, buzzing with energy, and effortlessly charming. Nestled in the West Village, it feels like a little slice of Italy tucked into a tree-lined corner of Manhattan. The homemade pasta is the star — the spinach and ricotta gnocchi melts in your mouth, and the tagliatelle with bolognese is rich, comforting, and perfectly seasoned. Their burrata is always fresh, creamy, and a must-order to start. Pair anything with a glass of red, and you’re golden. The service is warm and casual, never overbearing, and the vibe is relaxed yet lively — ideal for date nights, catching up with friends, or a solo glass of wine and pasta kind of evening.

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Miguel Cunha

The Montepulciano will transport you to the vineyards in Italy. You will only remember you are in New York when the sun sets and the cold arrives. Not all is lost! NY is great enjoy it. Live it. To the fullest

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Kimberly Henderson

Excellent Food! The Spinache Gnochi alone is worth the trip! Staff was friendly and attentive. The only ding on the atmosphere is because it is noisy, but that sort of comes with the territory when the place is popular!

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Eva Zhuo

One of the best pasta spots in my neighborhood

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Kirstin Taylor

Lovely wee restaurant with great food. We had two different kinds of pasta and some calamari, all of which tasted amazing. The staff were very kind and good at their jobs. We sat outside which was great in the warmer weather.

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Alexander Warschauer

Delicious handmade pasta, especially the ravioli and gnocchi. An energetic candlelit environment. Staff were very friendly!

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Seth J. Grossman

Delicious little Italian eatery! Located towards the outskirts of the west village, this unassuming corner bistro was a great find! Inside it is cute and homey, if not a little packed. My only complaint about the restaurant was that it was a little cramped. We ended up at a table right by the door, so everyone that entered or left the restaurant brushed our chairs as they did so. However, other than that, it was amazing! The service was great, and everyone was attentive. And I have to give a shot out to the Spinach Gnocchi - it was perfect. Not too heavy and a great flavor - I highly recommend it! And, because of its location, the restaurant does not feel like you are in the middle of the noisy hustle and bustle that can be a lot of the west village. Instead, it's a nice quiet area that is still walking distance from the nightlife of the Christopher street bars. (I'd also assume it'd be easier to find street parking nearby than by most WV restaurants) All in all, it was delicious! Go and enjoy a wonderful Italian dinner!

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GM

Handmade pasta, seasonal specials. The spaghetti, gnocchi and orecchiette were all standouts. Great outdoor seating if it’s nice, vibey inside if it’s not.

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Emilio Garza

Wow. Just wow. The best Italian food I've ever had, ever. Worth waiting a few minutes to be seated because the food and atmosphere is incredible. I highly suggest you go with the Spinach Gnocchi if you don't know what to get, and aren't much of food snob. It is crazy good! Great service and amazing food. Cappuccino was fabulous also. Picture is of their caprese and bruschetta which was our appetizer, also bomb digity.

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Lily Anderson

Literally if I could give this restaurant more than five stars I ABSOLUTELY would. Ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese and it really did not disappoint; I cleaned the whole plate! The vibe of the whole place is so nice, and the service was also really phenomenal; we were the first to arrive, and service took no more than 10 minutes for our table of five. Massive props to the chefs, too! Stellar food, service, and serving time. Thank you to everyone who was so kind to us yesterday. :)

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Mini Kim

Great food. Fresh and delicious. Everything was lovely and the service was great too. There were so many people but the hostess did her best to try to get us a table as soon as possible. Lovely experience.

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Scott Kinder

This place is GREAT! The food is fantastic! Fresh pasta dishes have a flavor and texture which can't be duplicated with the dry pasta at most places. And the sauces hold onto the pasta here like few other places. The menu is terrific and you will be happy with everything they make. The appetizers and salads are delicious. And if you want meat instead of pasta, you will not be disappointed. Leave room for dessert - unbelievable tiramisu! A must do, if you're in the area. Prices are very reasonable, for the quality of the food. service is typically excellent.

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Lisa KS

I’ve visited Malatesta nearly every time I’ve been in Manhattan over the past decade and the food is always just as good as I remember and as close to *real* Italian food I’ve had outside of Italy.

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Susan Wood

I would give this restaurant more stars if available in the rating! Warm and cozy atmosphere, great service and the food was outstanding! A great experience for this southern girl! The lamb chops were a favorite as well as the spaghetti. The steak was delicious as well. It was so reasonably priced, which was unexpected in that area. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation and treat yourself to this fabulous restaurant!

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Manjeet Singh Bhandari

Very nice Italian restaurant located in west village. Cosy inside and outside sitting.

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Katelyn Schmidtmann

The raviolis with pink sauce and spinach gnocchis were out of the world! A highlight of the trip in a city where great restaurants are on every block.

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Jill Czarnik

My favorite Italian in the west village. Staff are genuine and nice and food is European portion size (just right!)

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Niloy Ghosh

This place was incredible. The pasta was extremely fresh, the sauces were very flavorful. We had the spinach gnocchi and the ravioli. Definitely get one of the house wines, we got the sangiovese and did not regret it. 1 item of note though, it is cash only, so make sure you have enough. Great service, great food, classic Italian vibe. Would definitely visit again!

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adam Dvorak

On a stormy Sunday, the food and the vibes kept us nice and warm. Thank you to Malatesta Trattoria for the welcoming experience and great food!

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Dara Leung

Awesome place. Amazing chicken cutlet. Super good prices for west village. Wine and beer only.

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Cody Hirashima

Fantastic food, wine, and people! The spinach gnocchi were so good, they were gone before I could take a picture!

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Johanan Ottensooser

The Spag. al Chitara is my go to dish. The tuna and avocado salad is also crazy good! Fun frenetic service and great breeze/patio in the summer!

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Michael Nguyen

Had the spinach gnocchi. The gorgonzola sauce was really heavy and creamy but so delicious. Portion for that dish was decent. In general, the portions for the pasta dishes tend to be on the smaller size. The ambience and service was good. Prices weren't bad either!

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Stacey McLean

Favourite West Village spot during summer. Homemade pasta. Best Piadina in the city. Great salads. Street side/outside seating. Friendly and accommodating staff. Dog friendly in the outside seats. What more could you want?! There will likely be a wait unless you’re a 5pm arrival. It’s cash only but they have an atm on site for a small fee ($1.50 from memory).

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Will P

Fortunately we did not run into most of the issues mentioned in other reviews (rubbery calamari and snarky servers) other than the bread was not hot — which I personally was fine with. Everything was great, especially the penne and tiramisu + cappuccino (best cappuccino I’ve ever had at restaurant). Penne was extremely hot, super fresh ingredients, and made me want to scarf down the whole plate as quickly as possible. We had the funghi to start as well, which was great. The servers we interacted with were all fine. Around $80 for 1 app, 2 mains, 1 glass of wine, 1 dessert, 1 coffee.

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L C

Amazing food and friendly service! They really are attentive and always available when you need anything! Thank you for an amazing meal!

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Jeferson Van den Berge

This is my favorite spot in New York. My go to are: bruschetta, calamari and their spinach gnocchi. They also have great deals for wine and the service is amazing. Def recommend

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Samson

We had an excellent experience at this place. The pasta was all very good and fresh. The only thing was the ravioli was a bit on the smaller side

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Stratmangler 27

Our favorite Italian place in the village. We use to eat here quite often when we did not have kids. Parking is a bit tricky as most areas in the city. We came on a busy saturday night and the place was packed, we were informed that wait time was 1 hour ( call ahead of time for reservation) but there was no wait at their outdoor dinning so we opted for that. The food came right away even with the place overflowing with customers shows that they are competent and always ahead of the curve. Wait staff was helpful in explaining items on the menu and are courteous. The food in my opinion was worth the price, average price of pasta was $16 but the ingredients were fresh and they all taste delicious. We had the Calamari for starters and it was the best! Cooked just right. (Not fried but, more like grilled whole squid) we ordered 2 appetizers 4 Entréés and all came in less than 10 mins. Would definetly recomend this place.

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Alison Pouw

this is a must go in the city. we went around 8pm on a saturday night. walk-in’s only so that was risky but it was perfect timing. we got the octopus, watermelon salad, ravioli with rose sauce and tagliatelle with ragu sauce. everything was fantastic. so so flavourful and fresh. we finished the meal with chocolate mousse and paired the meal with the sauvignon blanc. such an affordable meal for such high quality. one of my top italian spots.

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Jonathan Beshay

Fantastic food, great service in a cozy space in the West Village. If you’re willing to take a modest walk from the 1 train it is absolutely worth it. The pasta here is fantastic.

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Sam

Awesome local place with a great small Italian atmosphere. Homemade pasta is delicious and service and house wines are perfect. There’s a great outside area during good weather. No reservations though but if you go around 6ish it’s easy to get in then.

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Rolanda

I've only eaten two amazing true Italian dinners outside of Italy in my life, and this is without a doubt one of them. Mouth watering gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce, nicely cooked mussels, and not-too-obnoxious service. Ragu was better than ones I've sampled in Italy. That was our final meal in New York, and it was certainly memorable. Simple, cozy, and unpretentious - exactly how I prefer my eating experiences.

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Sophie Shiloh

Absolutely no notes. What a magical little place. So so so special. And a very sweet waiter with a gorgeous Italian accent :,) We stumbled upon this place by accident and I’m so happy that we did. Thank you all for a truly wonderful experience <3

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Jenna Hall

GO HERE. The food is outstanding. The atmosphere is calm and casual with indoor and outdoor seating. The spinach gnocchi is so good I had to close my eyes with every bite. It completely negated the annoyance associated with the restaurant being cash only. 5/5, 10/10 would recommend and will most definitely be back!

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Ofree Chen

atmosphere here is amazing on weekend. very nyc italian spot. prices are extremely reasonable. tables close together low lighting loud. had great time

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Cece Baker

One of my favorite spots in the city to take guests because it’s good, old school Italian with a good, lovely atmosphere. And they take credit cards now!! Good, solid Italian. And the staff is always working hard and is so friendly. I often call for reservations Mon/Tues before the weekend and can usually secure a good time. They’ll often call that day to confirm the reservation Slightly squished and a little loud for older crowds but great for groups and dinner w/ friends. The chicken cutlet is lightly breaded and DREAMY! Burrata was a good portion. Also love any of their pastas and that they serve yummy focaccia pieces ahead of the meal

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Christie Ray Harrison

Best spinach gnocchi in Gorgonzola sauce EVER. Order that for the table or for yourself but don't leave without it! Don't forget it's CASH ONLY, and expect a wait if it's a weekend evening because there are no reservations for small groups. Go in the spring or summer and sit outside, get a carafe of house wine and an appetizer. Affordable, efficient, kind staff, incredible homemade pastas. Gets pretty loud because they pack out every inch of the small space. Update April 2018: Highly recommend the burrata over prosciutto and arugula if it’s on the specials menu. The tagliatelle with beef ragu is also fantastic.

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Charlotte Harris

It’s such a comfortable and relaxing place. The food is absolutely delicious and full of flavor. I’ll definitely be coming back again.

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Jimmy Zuehl

Delicious and affordable Italian restaurant in the west village. Loved the house focaccia bread that was served when we first sat at our table. It was so light and fluffy, and extra good with there olive oil and balsamic. They didn’t have a full bar, but there was a good selection of Italian wines and beers. I ordered the fish special, which came over fennel with a side of asparagus. The presentation, quality, and taste was excellent. The pasta dishes looked amazing. Would definitely recommend Malatesta Trattoria.

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Anne and Ian Ravenscroft

Gorgeous find whilst waiting for our skyline sunset cruise. Spinach Gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce to die for. Sensational charcoal calamari salad. Very attentive service

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Robert Mui

The food here is fantastic. I'm by no means an expert on Italian food, but the food here reminds me my experience with Italian food in Italy. If you come here, it may spoil your experience with any other Italian restaurant in NYC. Service is fast and items on menu are moderately priced. This place is a must try again, and again, and again.

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Dennis Galante - Mr. Manhattan

We love this place. Fun menu, good wine & the food is great. Comfortable, light and airy with lots of windows. Order everything & enjoy .

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Beda Warrick

I quite enjoyed visiting this restaurant. The food is good, especially considering the most reasonable prices. I had spaghetti and it was delicious! And less than $10 I think! Can’t beat that in NYC. The place is small and has a neighborhood feel, which is contributed to by the staff, who treat everyone like you are eating in their home. Would definitely go back.

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Dennis Voulopos

What a gem in NYC, always excellent. You must get the spinach gnocchi and lamb dish, absolutely the best dishes. The food is always consistently excellent and service quick and friendly. Please remember it is cash only

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Juan Gutierrez

Came back recently for a birthday gathering and the food was as delicious as always, service was supreme and fantastic atmosphere yet again. They now take credit cards which is very helpful. This place is so popular and it's easy to see why. Enjoy This is a great authentic Italian restaurant. Windows all around this corner restaurant. Wooden tables, mood lighting set the atmosphere. Friendly personable service who don't rush you at any time. The food melts in your mouth, the spinach gnocchi is just perfection. Literally melts like butter in your mouth. Salad, wine and tiramisu were delicious. Reasonably priced for the area. So good, bring a date, bring a friend, bring yourself, you must visit this restaurant.

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Samantha van de Ven

A gem you can nearly always get a walk in or reservation for in the west village at any hour with high quality italian eats. Their homemade pasta is divine but don’t sleep on the salads!! You can’t beat the spinach gnocchi with Gorgonzola

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suresh radhakrishnan

Authentic Italian cuisine. Spinach gnocchi is absolute best. The tiramisu and orange coconut pudding are fantastic. The place is cash only. Expect short to moderate long wait. The ambiance and service is top notch. Very close to Christopher street station.

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Lea Pfandler

I’ve seen this place for years now and always wanted to go! I’m so thrilled it’s still around. 🙏 The food is delicious and the prices super reasonable for the area. The vibe is that good old NYC vibe that has been lost in lots of places in the village, so I’m double thrilled it’s still around and not super overpriced! Can absolutely recommend and will most definitely return!

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Shanni Prutchi

Absolutely delicious food in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our table enjoyed several pastas, the lamb chops, and some desserts, and all were phenomenal!

Shubham Singhal
Shubham Singhal

Amazing food at meaningful prices. I had spaghetti chitarra and ravioli pink sauce - both were outstanding. In new york city where everything is overpriced, salute to this place for keeping my faith in the restaurant industry.

Ameya Bhakay
Ameya Bhakay

Made dinner reservations and we got an amazing family style table in this really amazing, rustic looking, happy vibes place! Noise levels were on the higher end and you had to speak loudly to hear the other person across the table! José our server was friendly, attentive, and quick with his service. This is a very kid friendly place - so highly recommended for families with kids. At the same time, a great place for date night too. An extremely well priced menu, with great options is how I'd describe their menu. Our order consisted of Crostini Misti ($10.50), Calamari ($18), Funghi di Prato ($12.50) - an excellent mushroom salad, for appetizers. Mains included a very tasty (and slightly cheesy) Spinach Gnocchi ($18.50), Penne Arrabiata ($16), and Tagliatelle al Ragu ($18). Kids thoroughly enjoyed their butter pasta which they polished within a few mins! Overall, we had a great time at this place, and I can clearly see Malatesta become our go-to Italian dinner place on weekdays or weekends. Great service, excellent quality food, and a very well priced menu! Can't ask for more.

Susan DeAngelus
Susan DeAngelus

We had our 2nd visit on Saturday evening and oh my word, molto bene!!! The ragu is worth the effort to get to this lovely space in the West Village. Prices and portions are perfetto! Grazie mille!!!

Jelica A.
Jelica A.

If I could give 10* for this Restaurant, it would be great! Very cozy and nice ambient, the staf is great, really friendly and helpful, and the food - top of the tops! Everything what we ate was super delicious! We had a reservation, so we didn't wait at all. Overall, this Restaurant is really worth visiting!

Jerry Long
Jerry Long

Nicely appointed tables on a quiet street that only New York can do. Food is good but affordable.

Adrienne Costello
Adrienne Costello

This was our second time visiting Malatesta and it is still exceptional! Food is gourmet and delicious, service is friendly and attentive, and prices are reasonable. Our first time here was in 2021 - we spontaneously chose it for dinner as we were visiting the west village and got hungry while exploring. We had such a memorable experience that we made it a priority to come again in 2025 with our whole family. Same quality and service! We showed up at 5:20 on a Sunday with a party of 5 and got seated right away. I’m both gluten intolerant and egg intolerant and found plenty of options in the menu with the guidance of our waiter. Each dish came out hot and everyone loved the culinary experience! (The grilled calamari appetizer is amazing!) Highly recommend Malatesta and can’t wait to come back again when we visit NYC!

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this is the one of the best meals I’ve had in new york city - I got the tagliatelle ragu (with their homemade pasta), my mom got the apple salad and we shared orders of mussels and tiramisu. all of it blew my mind. my dish was so warm and flavorful, the tiramisu was the best I’ve ever had and the mussels were cooked perfectly in that wine and tomato sauce. the only thing I didn’t love was their bread but it was still pretty good!

Ben Surriento
Ben Surriento

Amazing food ! Price and location are great! Definitely would recommend this place ! I ordered few starters fungi di Prato ( arugula and mushrooms, would not recommend)and Panzanella (watermelon salad) I would recommend Panzanella , for main I ordered spinach gnocchi (it was too salty) but was tasty ! My favorite was dessert! I ordered Panna Cotta ! My advice for management of the place is to be more present on the floor and help to your team at conflict situations ! I think it’s extremely hostile work environment! The restaurant needs to hire HR or work with team more and explain that bullying colleagues is not right way to solve the problem! And management should know what going on and stop the conflict instead of watching it from the host stand .

Rovik Robert
Rovik Robert

Cosy Italian restaurant near the Hudson that offers great value wine carafes and a lot of classic options such as grilled calamari and caprese salads which are decent. Spinach gnocchi is definitely a must order for your first time. Tables are on the smaller side so you may want to manage your orders. Overall good spot to check out!

Tyler M
Tyler M

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unfussy and perfect Italian. Great vibes, great price. 🍝 Variety of homemade pastas. I recommend the spinach gnocchi in Gorgonzola. 🥂Fun, intimate, NYC atmosphere. If it’s warm, sit outside! 🍰The tiramisu portions are generous! Most popular item on the dessert menu. The chocolate mousse is also a winner. 🧾Service was slow the night I visited. Maybe they were short staffed. I’m not holding it against them. But don’t expect a fast in-and-out.

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Emily Reculard

Fantastic, reliable Italian spot. Have been several times over the years and it’s always a great meal and experience. Service can be slightly slow but it’s no reason not to go. Never had to wait very long for a table, even with a larger group. The spinach gnocchi is my go-to, once there was a squid ink pasta special that was also incredible!

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Leah Fleegle

Solid neighborhood go-to! Consistently great food and atmosphere. If you have the right mindset going in, you'll be satisfied at Malatesta! It won't totally knock your socks off but it's also not priced as if it will. Prepare for solid Italian food at an amazing price and you will not be disappointed!!

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Bobby Bellino

Excellent food and service. I saw many reviews that mention cash only, I just paid with a credit card IDK. I will definitely be back!

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Emma Nelson

Delicious meal! I had the spaghetti special which was delicious. The atmosphere is a bit bland but overall very nice spot.

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Juwan Benet

Food was great. I got the ravioli, spinach gnocchi and Lambrusco to drink.

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Evan Kravitz

Food was good and served fast, but there were some notable misses with the service. The hostess put my name down for a party of 2, and said the table should be ready in 30 minutes. I go around the block then arrive at that spot 20 minutes later, expecting to have maintained my spot in the queue. However, I learned that my spot had been given up because I wasn’t in eyesight of the hostess. Basically, I had to stand in a hot, cramp room for 30 minutes continuously to get seated. Eventually we were seated but this was very unusual and left a bad impression on us. The servers also didn’t give us olive oil and balsamic, unlike the other tables. And when we did get them, they were quickly whisked away from our table, no questions asked, even though we were still using them. It’s a good restaurant food-wise, and it would have been 5 stars had it not been for the subpar customer service.

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Olivier

Nice terrace on a quiet street, perfect for a romantic summer dinner. Can be pretty loud inside though. The pasta plates are simple and comforting. Their appetizers are good and cheap. I liked their assortment of bruschetta. Their burrata was yummy! Service is busy but friendly. Their (free) table bread was too salty and one slice was soggy.

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Troy Freeman

very nice place, great food. menu a bit limited but everything they have is generally worth it. intimate tables but attentive staff. there's a lot of options in the area but this is a pretty good one.

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Meg Tan

We have SO many Italian restaurants in NYC and I see why ppl love this little gem. Great simple menu and fresh pasta. A few blocks away from stunning sunset on the Hudson River if you are lucky. Great service too. A sweet server brought a cup of water for our friends dog.

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Sarvesh Singh

Spinach Gnocchi is top notch. Desserts could be better. Could give some birthday treats too.

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Matt Auerbach

Very solid spot!! Pasta portions were a bit small and salads are very arugula heavy. But overall a nice vibe with good dishes!

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Daniel Tasman

Pretty good, vibrant spot for vibing in the West Village. Service was not good but the food was decent.

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Rich L

This place is always great.. The red gravy is amazing always...eat a nice plate of pasta with a glass of red and your evening is complete. I had to pull a star from this review because the pasta was very much undercooked and quite hard. How much of a selection of vegetable or seafood dishes tonight.... Worth the wait!

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Sana Ajani

Got the tagliatelle with lamb ragu which was good and cooked al dente, but it felt slightly too undercooked. The spinach gnocchi was good, would recommend!

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zom

Very crowded place, the ambience was noisy but cozy. I'm not a huge fan of Italian food in the first place but my friend is vegetarian and really likes the penne from here. I got the tagliatelle ragu which was $18. The portions were a little small, they gave us some bread to snack on before the food came out which was nice. The complimentary bread was a little soggy (maybe from the rain, this establishment is pretty open which is nice). The waiters were all very nice and the food came out in a timely manner even though it was crowded. I wouldn't say it's my favorite but the pasta was a nice texture, there just wasn't an incredible flavor to it and the portions were smaller than I was expecting. Fun place, not for me, but maybe for someone else!

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Carolina

This is a real italian restaurant with a good selection of Italian products and recipes. The location is great, northwest of Manhattan. There’re seats inside and outside. We got Pasta with mushrooms, a Piadina ( a very traditional Italian dish) and a chocolate mousse. Everything was great. The prices are okay to be in downtown New York. The staff is really nice and polite

maritza lopez
maritza lopez

This was our fourth time dining at this restaurant, and we’ve always enjoyed the great food and atmosphere. Last night, we brought my niece and her boyfriend to share the experience and had a lovely dinner with wine. However, after being there for a little over an hour, we were asked to finish up because the next reservation had arrived. While we completely understand how busy the restaurant can get, the request felt a bit rushed and took away from what was otherwise a wonderful evening. We hope this feedback helps improve the experience for future guests, as we truly do enjoy coming here.

Dionne Chen
Dionne Chen

Great cozy Italian place. Food is pretty good, not the best in NYC but very fair. The star is definitely coziness. Really like the vibe and it’s nice to sit outside as well. The portions are a bit small I will say.

Sinead McAleer
Sinead McAleer

A lovely spot in the West Village - with lovely pasta and a top tier atmosphere. Some small issues - not being able to reserve a table for two people (walk-ins only for that table size) and the bread they gave us was a bit stale. I liked that they split the one pasta we ordered over two plates - a sweet touch!

Rajarshi Das
Rajarshi Das

Nice place. The spinach gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce was definitely the highlight of our order, extremely delicious! The grilled portobellos were pretty good and went well with the mozzarella. The tiramisu was just decent (there are better ones in the neighborhood)

Tam Petersen
Tam Petersen

Nice place to go if you’re craving homemade spaghetti bolognaise. It was very busy but we were seated in less than 5min. The service was good and the waiting time was good. I’d definitely go back for the spaghetti!! The calamari was really bland though.

Lilly Jiang
Lilly Jiang

Food here was good but not the best I've ever had. The calamari and red sauce specifically were EXCELLENT. So excellent a friend drank the rest of the red sauce that came with our shared meatballs. Burrata was tasty especially with the saltiness of the prosciutto but nothing life-changing. My gnocchi with red sauce was delicious, specifically due to the red sauce. The gnocchi itself was light and fluffy as well. As for everyone else's dishes, I heard the spinach gnocchi with cream sauce was a bit too heavy, and the ravioli was good but nothing super special. We did not enjoy the flatbread (?) special which was like a prosciutto and arugula tortilla sandwich. Overall would recommend this place if you're looking for good red sauce and amazing calamari and to curb your Italian cravings, but not all dishes may completely hit the spot.

P D (Philbert)
P D (Philbert)

A group of us went there for lunch. Calamari was tasty and was a bit over cooked, little chewy for appetizer. We also had mussels, Burrata and Prosciutto, and others. For main, my spaghetti was okay. Not much seasoning or taste. I’ve tasted better spaghetti elsewhere. On the other hand, I also tried other dishes of others in the party. They all tasted better. Worth revisiting when in NY City again.

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Saba Khan

Many simple home made pastas at this local joint. They don't take reservations or cards, so be prepared to wait during busy times and bring cash or you can use the ATM inside. Great atmosphere.

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Alex Kontopanos

This was OK. perhaps an off day but service was very slow. Took awhile to get our orders in, get our food, get dessert, get the check, etc. I could tell the pasta was home made - i ordered the tagliatelle. It was a bit lacking in flavor. The dessert was delicious (tiramisu and chocolate mousse). I wouldn’t say this was a “wow” for me overall. Docked two stars for the slow service and just overall average plates. If you want decent Italian at a good price point in the WV this is a solid option.

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Stephanie Park

The Tagliatelle Ragu was fantastic! There’s no A/C and it was a little hot, but still a great vibe. The service was a bit awkward - they checked in too frequently and tried clearing unfinished dishes. No dedicated staff serve your table; they rotate and come as needed, which felt a bit all over the place.

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Rovshan Babayev

The food was good and tasty. Staff wasn’t friendly , I felt like everyone was too busy, to take care of you, they just dropping meals on table not even telling what is what. And when we were eating, waiters took our cup with Parmesan and just put it on another table didn’t even ask us were we done or not? Or how can you take something from other table and put to another table, he didn’t even change spoon which we were using, and this during pandemic, now I’m not even sure if we were first one who ate from that cup, how could you be sure costumer didn’t put there dirty spoon back. If you wanna get in you need to wait like 20 min.

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shakira s

Was an ok meal. I love supporting local businesses but the respect should come on both sides. If you want people to pay money for your food and tip you need to be able to provide a basic dining experience. For example: the bread was ice cold. The restaurant was freezing. I get it tough times that’s why I’m leaving 3 stars. The food was okay. Pink sauce is more like milk sauce. Grilled calamari was rubber. We ate and left so fast. As I was leaving the manager and another waiter were making fun of customers and their requests I thought that was unprofessional and childish. Not a place I want to go back

Alex Lafond
Alex Lafond

Overall ok experience here. Food was decent (nothing mind blowing) and for under $40 can’t complain. Food did come out quickly and was hot. Only real downside was waiter took forever to come to table initially and then didn’t seem to interested in talking, just taking my order, which is fine but it was an overall disinterest in even interacting with customers. Probably a good Friday night date spot.

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Jasmine Serena Garsd

This felt like a scam. Food was completely flavorless. From appetizer to main, completely disappointing. Waiter was MIA to the point that we thought of leaving. NY is an Italian- American city. Do yourself a favor and go to literally any other place in the city that will do better.

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Sammi Wu

Was really excited to try but unfortunately for us the grilled calamari we ordered wasn’t cooked all the way through - brought it up in the end (saying it wasn’t too big a deal!) but unfortunately nothing was done about it. Wish there was a bit of an acknowledgement at least!

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emma krauss

The ONLY good thing about this restaurant is the vibe and atmosphere. The service is terribly slow and rude, the food is AWFUL. I got the penne arrabiata and my sister got the ravioli. The food came out within 2 mins of us ordering which is the first bad sign. My sauce tasted like it was from a can and I’ve been sick since last night. Save your $$$ and skip.

Pa Babear
Pa Babear

The food was barely good, the Tagliateli Ragu is not good since it does not feel like a restaurant, it tastes like if i made it at home. The restaurant was way to noisy and had to wait like 20 minutes past my reservation time. Definitely would not recommend. The calamari were okay, such as the burrata but nothing spectacular. The best dish were the gnocchi, but not worth going there inly for that plate. The wine bottles are also expensive compared to what they’re worth. (5x their price)

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Hareem

My wife and I had the spinach gnocchi and gnocchi de patate. Both meals were really bad. I've never had an objectively bad plate in my years in NYC, but I could not finish it. It was terrible. Complete waste of money. Atmosphere was cozy and a classic restaurant style in the village.

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Alex

Horrible service. They don’t even speak to you you can’t get anyone’s attention they’re all just talking to each other. And worst of all they committed fraud my illegally adjusting the tip amount on my credit card. I will be submitting a complaint to the BBB. ***Edit*** this was not a party of 6 it was a party of 3 and the waiter changed the tip o that I wrote and gave himself an extra $20 tip

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Ethan Elbilia

We were waiting for a table for about 10 minutes when a group of three arrived. They seemed to know the owner, and were seated right away, ahead of us. It was disappointing to see this kind of preferential treatment, especially when we had been waiting patiently. The food wasn’t that good.

Jack
Jack

This is the most odd restaurant I have ever been to. I have been here many times, and the service has always been bad; the vast majority of the workers are rude and have no personality at all. I like the pasta, so I’ve always accepted this just to eat the food. Well, today I came in, someone barley gave me the time of day and in a rush said, “sit anywhere where there’s a table for two. Strange as they didn’t even walk me to a table like a normal restaurant would do. I ordered a salad and pasta. The salad had barely any cheese whatsoever. I asked if I could have extra cheese and told the waiter that there was hardly any in it. They brought out extra. Fast forward to the check: they decided to charge me $1.75 extra. I brought it up to the waiter, and he spoke to a lady about it. She came to me, just looked at me, and barely said anything. I started to explain to her that I was charged extra, but I only asked because there was barely any cheese to begin with, and the server never mentioned I would be charged extra after I asked and told him this. SHE STARTED ARGUING FROM THE JUMP AND THEN IN SUCH A RUDE ATTITUDE SAID, "Well, you're the one that decided to order something extra." I replied, "Because there was barely any cheese." She then proceeded to tell me that that is the normal amount—which would be a joke if it's true. After she was rude, I told her I would just take the extra money out of the tip and would never come back after this. She proceeded to bring my card back, didn't take the amount off, and just put the check on the table without saying a word to me. Extremely rude people here; it is very odd for a restaurant like this to charge $1.75 for cheese. All in all, it was just about the principle of being charged. I won't be back, and you lost a loyal customer over nickel-and-diming him.

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