Excelente rinconcito para quitarte las multitudes típicas de Madrid. La comida 🤌🏼 muy casera, el servicio es muy rápido. No te puedo recomendar algo en particular, ya que desde la ensalada, pizza, pasta y postre que pedimos fue de excelente calidad, €90 por 4 personas con dos postres y bebidas. Seguro repito cuando regrese a Madrid. Soy Mexicano y después de 15 días en España si que se apetece y se disfruta otro tipo de comida. Ojo!!! Que no me estoy quejando de la comida Española, es exquisita también 😋😍

Probé una pasta casera que estaba en su punto, con una salsa sabrosa y ligera que se notaba hecha con ingredientes frescos. El ambiente del restaurante es agradable, con un estilo cuidado pero sin perder la cercanía, ideal para comer tranquilo. La atención fue excelente, muy atentos sin ser pesados, y eso siempre se agradece. Además, los precios son bastante justos para la calidad que ofrecen. Me pareció un lugar perfecto para disfrutar de comida italiana auténtica en el centro. Seguro que repetiré en otra visita.

Comí una rica pasta italiana, con una salsa sabrosa y bien equilibrada, sin resultar pesada. La ración era correcta y se notaba que estaba hecha al momento. La atención fue excelente, amables y atentos durante toda la cena. El ambiente agradable, con luz cálida y mesas cómodas, ideal para hablar sin ruido. No es un sitio ostentoso, pero se come a gusto. Salimos satisfechos y con la sensación de haber cenado bien, sin complicaciones y a un ritmo tranquilo. Seguramente repita.

El lugar tiene un ambiente acogedor, con buena música y una iluminación agradable que invita a quedarse un rato más. La atención fue de diez, muy atentos y amables sin ser pesados. La comida se nota hecha con cariño, bien cocinada y con ese sabor casero que cuesta encontrar. Las raciones son adecuadas y los precios están bien para la calidad que ofrecen. Ideal para ir en pareja o con amigos a disfrutar de una comida tranquila y bien servida. Sin duda, un sitio al que volvería.

El sitio tiene mucho encanto, con una decoración sencilla pero cuidada, y un ambiente tranquilo que se agradece. El personal fue amable desde el primer momento, atentos sin agobiar, y se nota que conocen bien lo que sirven. La comida estaba realmente buena, todo bien preparado y con ese toque casero que marca la diferencia. Además, las raciones eran adecuadas y el servicio fue rápido. Es un lugar al que volvería sin dudar, ideal tanto para comer algo entre semana como para una cena más relajada.

Hal Hallard

We enjoyed amazing pizzas for lunch amd enjoyed good wine and cold beer during the evening on the front patio. We will be back.

Annaka Janssen

Wanted to find a good pasta restaurant for dinner and came across this place. We ordered the bolognese which was amazing. The pasta was fresh and the sauce was full of meat too. The staff were super nice and friendly, even gave us a free bowl of ice cream on the house. Would highly recommend this restaurant for pizza and pasta and great service!

T K

The risotto was especially delicious. It was so good that I ended up coming back two days in a row. I would definitely recommend this place to friends traveling to Madrid.

Dmytro Bal

Cozy place, regardless of the tourist place. Price ok, just fried dough and hot chocolate, but this return to childhood.

Bruce Taylor

October 2024: We came back to try the weekday lunch menu (you have to ask for it!): It had gone up from 16€ before the summer to 18€ but was still good value. Really enjoyed the provolone al forno, the tagliatelli ragú and the tiramisu to finish off with. June 2024: We went à la carte as we didn't realise there was a set weekday lunch menu and no one told us. The waiter was not happy in his work or was just having an off day! We spent a lot more than we normally would on a weekday lunch but the food was good: tagliatelli della casa and a summer risotto stivo. We shared an insalata caprese and a hazelnut icecream dessert from nextdoor Chocolatería San Ginés. PD A group of 11 from our Italian class at the nearby Istituto di Cultura came a week later and had the set lunch on the terrace which was not only excellent but also better value.

+7

Kurt Jorgensen

Thought we would try some Italian will in Madrid. The food and wine were excellent. The service was very good, although the servers were run off their feet. Loved the atmosphere.

Jocelyn Rangel

There are so many options in Madrid, but I was lucky enough to select Trattoria Malatesta. Their food was just delicious. Depending on what you order, your portions might be small or large. I'd recommend an appetizer to begin with. You will not go wrong choosing this place.

Maria Vasileva - Grinfeld

It’s a pity I didn’t take more photos. It’s a great Italian place that also had a few Spanish options, and even a vegan paella. We were a large group and they were able to accommodate us and provide an excellent service!

Moksh Khurana

Amazing restaurant, fast service and great food! We had trouble speaking Spanish, but Flor was amazing communicating with us to order the right dishes with its quantity. Baked provolone cheese was delicious, salad had a nice crunch with nuts and creamy goat cheese, and the pizza was cooked well with lots of toppings. I would definitely go there again and ask for Flor for an amazing dining experience!

Mónica Baro Fernández

Amazing restaurant!! I went there to celebrate my 1st anniversary with my boyfriend. The place is cozy, though full of people at times, I highly recommend to make a reservation if you want to come here, as you will have to wait around 40 minutes for a table. There good was amazing! Both my boyfriend and I loved it and every penny we spent there was worth it! The waiter was very polite and professional; he explained the menu to us with great detail and helped us to choose what to order. I will surely come back here for every special date with my family, friends and partner.

+2

Diana Zahariea

Located in a hidden small street, in the old center of the city, you’ll find a nice restaurant, with small terrace and tasty food. The portions are very big, the orders comes very fast and service is very professional. We tried as follows: risotto, spaghetti Al forno, pizza Primavera- all tasted very very good! Prices are moderate and we received also something to drink from the house (at the end)

Rose Lu

This restaurant serve high quality food, they did not cheap out on the ingredients as you can see in the pictures. Would recommend this Italian restaurant to anyone.

Ivan Sarabia

What a good experience. Some of, if not the, best Italian food I have eaten. It's a bit pricey but everything was delicious and well worth it. Went for a date night and would certainly return.

Fuimos el domingo 28/12/25. El sitio ya lo conocíamos y es agradable y tranquilo. Los primeros platos de picar estuvieron riquísimos. La pizza de segundo tardaron mucho y estaba un poco fría pero rica. Los postres que tardaron también mucho, salvo la panacota, los demás no merecían la pena. El tiramisú era una crema añadida a un bizcocho seco. En fin luces y sombras. Si no tomas postre y vas sin prisa está bien.

Marie C

Overall, a great little Italian spot. Service was relatively quick and the food was good. I’m not sure I’d rush back to them but they were definitely good.

Leo Boeren

Authentic Italian restaurant in small busy cosy street. Everything is homemade. Carpaccio was delicious. We also ordered some bread: foccacio which turned out to be a small pizza by itself, see pictures. And last luckily only one pizza to share: Malatesta. This was their signature pizza and it is very good. Unfortunately it took a really long time to get the check and even longer to pay it.

Mukesh Bhakta

Wonderful waiter listened our tastes and offered suggestions. Sat outside on a busy Saturday people watching next to the churro place. Good fresh pasta and reasonable pizza.

Sergio Rodríguez

Service is a bit chaotic but food it is superb! Very good pizzas. Average price (around 15-20€ per person). Nice location, dim lights. Good for romantic occasions too

Comí en este lugar muchas veces y desde hace muchos años. En otros tiempos fue uno de mis restaurantes favoritos. La planta de abajo es un lugar encantador y la comida era excepcional. Pero ya no más. Se volvió un sitio muy caro donde la comida no compensa el precio. Los platos ya no destacan en nada. Ya me pasó las últimas 2 o 3 veces. Una pena.

Otro local del centro perdido para la causa. La calidad de la comida ha caído en picado en apenas 2-3 años: ingredientes de baja calidad y precios inflados. Personal amable y servicial pero carente de cualquier conocimiento del plato que sirven, y un vino terrorífico "italiano" por 29 euros la botella importado de Reino Unido que sabe a agua coloreada. Lo positivo, la pizza: masa crujiente hecha al horno, y equilibrio en los ingredientes de la base. Lo peor: la pasta. Carbonara mal hecha, con poco huevo y mucha agua de cocción, y queso de sobre que hacía las veces de parmesano... Para pagar 40 euros por cabeza, no vuelvo ni invitado, y mira que me gustaba. Pd: al cierre del turno de comidas habilitan las mesas como terraza de Chocolatera San Ginés (acabó comprando el local también) por lo que el esperpento de las colas de turistas por pillar una mesa mientras tratas de salir del restaurante es digno de Valle Inclán

Dissapointment. This is not authentic Italian. Pasta tasted like from supermarket and my tomato sauce tasted like cheap Passata. I do better real Tomatoe sauce at home. Carbonara had nothing to do with carbonara as it was pure cheese taste and no pepper. Service was ok. But the place was also not the warmest to sit during December. Decepción. Esto no es auténtica comida italiana. La pasta sabía a supermercado y mi salsa de tomate sabía a passata barata. En casa preparo mejor la salsa de tomate de verdad. La carbonara no tenía nada que ver con la carbonara, ya que tenía sabor a queso puro y sin pimienta. El servicio estuvo bien. Pero el lugar tampoco era el más cálido para sentarse en diciembre.

Esperaba algo más. Pedimos pasta carbonara y ravioli con mejillones. Los ravioli el plato es escaso y te quedas con hambre, pedimos una pizza barbacoa, que bueno no estaba mal. La atención es cierto que fue buenísima y muy atentos. Pero hay mejores italianos o sitios para comer pasta y pizza en Madrid.

Alex

Very good food but few choices. The staff speak little to no english and it's located on this narrow alley so pedestrians will walk right past your plate.

Christina Cervera

Super cute and cozy. Great wine. Service is welcoming. The food was above average and not great.

Mike Besaw

I know it’s weird to have Italian while in Spain but we were hungry and the reviews looked good. My wife had the Tagliatelle Bolognesa which was super salty and I had a gnocchi with mushrooms in a cream sauce which was good just heavy. The caprese salad was good. Our real complaint comes from the waiter who was either really dumb or hates tourists. My wife is fluent in Spanish and I know enough to get by especially how to order drinks. I asked for a glass of red wine and a bottle of water for my wife. The waiter brought a bottle of water with two glasses. After a few minutes of him standing around I asked for my glass of wine. He played dumb (or is) and poured me a glass maybe 20 percent full. The bottle had maybe a swallow left in it and he stopped pouring and walked away. My wife had a picture of what she wanted and specifically asked him what it was, he literally told her yet ordered something else.