Malatesta Trattoria

Malatesta Trattoria

Italian Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
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    The experts at New York Habitat and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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    Nikki 🌺
    "And the spinach gnocchi was delicious, and light for a creamy sauce!"(45 Tips)
    Johannes S.
    "Excellent Tagliatelle Ragu, but ignore the Tiramisu"(10 Tips)
    Meredith B.
    "Grilled octopus is amazing."(7 Tips)
    New York Habitat
    "Good authentic Italian food in a cozy atmosphere."(6 Tips)
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  • samantha h.heart icon on user image
    samantha hankinsAugust 8, 2014
    *Unbelievably good.* Authentic Italian food in a relaxed atmosphere that reminded me of restaurants in Italy. Spaghetti alla chitarra! Tagliatelle in ragu! Inexpensive wine. What's not to love here!
  • AFAR Media
    AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014
    If you come during peak hours and days, be prepared to wait, but there are plenty of places nearby to grab a drink, as well as the West Side Highway and Hudson River only one short block west. Read more
  • Annie T.
    Annie TolochinskiMay 17, 2015
    Great pasta at this romantic dinner date spot. Snag a table outside and enjoy this quite corner in the west village, away from it all, it actually feels like you traveled to Italy.
  • honeywhatscooking.comheart icon on user image
    Get the spinach gnocchi in Gorgonzola sauce. Rich. excellent. Bruschetta toast needed to be crisp. Grilled calamari huge letdown-not sure what ppl are thinking. Tiramisu is so average.
  • Dee N.
    Dee NAugust 20, 2013
    Spinach Gorgonzola gnocchi is out of this world good. Pick a day when the weather is great and sit outside. Wine carafes are affordable and the location is perfect for a little people-watching. #CPL8
  • DoubleDeuceheart icon on user image
    DoubleDeuceJanuary 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    This is the West Village vibe that you want. Go here on a nice day, sit outside, take in the air, enjoy your meal, go stroll the West Village, grab a drink...but start it all here.
  • Ashley M.heart icon on user image
    Ashley MJune 24, 2016
    Great location, delicious wine, and fantastic service. Made recommendations on menu items and the pasta is fresh. Cash only- highly recommend
  • Yasmin Z.
    Yasmin Zar-BlockJune 16, 2013
    This place is one if my favorite restaurants for dinner in NYC. Candlelit romantic vibe, authentic Italian fare, great staff, and chock full of gorgeous people to stare at. Prices are great too.
  • Halstead Property
    Halstead PropertyOctober 7, 2013
    This neighborhood gem takes those fluffy, pillow-like gnocchi dishes to a whole new level. The homemade Spinach Gnocchi is full of richness from the Gorgonzola cheese sauce – it’s a must order!
  • Simon A.heart icon on user image
    Simon AbramsMay 14, 2017
    Feels like you're on a little vacation in Italy. The bruschetta is delicious; the steak and shaved parmesan is fantastic, but the lamb chops are my absolute favorite.
  • KEheart icon on user image
    KESeptember 26, 2016
    Nice, romantic vibe. Attentive service, love that they open the windows and seat people indoors and out. $7 house red wine 👌 fish of the day was melt in your mouth!
  • Phanessa
    PhanessaSeptember 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Cozy, authentic Italian restaurant in the West Village, reasonably priced for excellent quality and portions. Grab a carafe of Sangiovese, order the Spinach Gnocchi and relax under the stars.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupOctober 24, 2011
    Outstanding Italian food served by cute and charming Italian waiters. Grab a table outside and dive into a plate of Spinach Gnocchi and a side of Meatballs. Make a reservation!
  • Anechka M.heart icon on user image
    Anechka M.March 16, 2019
    It was great! Spaghetti with mussels and tortellini with ragu were delicious, wine is ca 39$ per bottle and, service is quick, waiting time no more than 20 min
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
    Enjoy the stuffed flatbread piadina, or the predictably great bolognese sauce, here called by its proper name of tagliatelle al ragu. Read more
  • Michael N.heart icon on user image
    Michael NataleJuly 31, 2015
    Gnocchi gnocchi gnocchi. Get the spinach or potato. Ask for whatever sauce you want - they mix and match the pastas no problem. Meatballs are great too
  • Steven K.heart icon on user image
    Steven KornblitDecember 31, 2012
    The spinach gnocchi in Gorgonzola cream sauce is very special. If you love gnocchi you must try this to see if it's the best you've ever had.
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RichardsJuly 30, 2015
    This place is cash only - there is an ATM in the deli around the corner. The food is great, service is whatever, but be prepared to fall asleep after eating the gnocchi - It made me pass out. :)
  • Asli S.heart icon on user image
    Asli SJuly 10, 2018
    Cute place for a weekend lunch. Burrata was great. Spinach gnocchi was delicious but the cream sauce was quite rich. Great service too!
  • Chelsea B.
    Chelsea BalkanFebruary 9, 2014
    #FabuLIST #DubiDO mussels (to die for), crostini (bruschetta, mushrooms prosciutto, Gorgonzola) spinach gnocchi, and spaghetti with basil and mozzarella. Cheap wine too!!
  • Kathryn D.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn DJune 8, 2018
    Go when weather is nice, sit outside with a bottle of wine, and order spinach gnocchi.
  • Tessa L.heart icon on user image
    Tessa LawDecember 11, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite Italian restaurant in the city. There isn't a thing on the menu that isn't good but the piadina mozzarella are a must for appetizers.
  • Pratheeksha K.heart icon on user image
    Pratheeksha KSDecember 27, 2017
    Spinach gnocchi, polenta, anything with gorgonzola really. Cozy date friendly spot, they sing happy birthday in Italian! Cash only
  • Chet M.heart icon on user image
    Chet ManciniSeptember 20, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the highest value dinners in the area. Fresh, homemade pasta and sauces at a very affordable price. Highly recommended.
  • Lee H.
    Lee HoffmanMarch 17, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Food is amazing - The best gnocchi I've ever had. Spaghetti and chicken melanaise were both fantastic as well. But it's a hassle - cash only, middle of nowhere, always a wait.
  • Brigette K.
    Brigette K.December 13, 2014
    Date night with my boyfriend! Very cozy and great food, cash only. Not too expensive. Sort of weird how they seat you, not many two tops. Be prepared to wait. Waiters nice but scatterbrained.
  • Becca B.heart icon on user image
    Becca BaeSeptember 24, 2014
    One of my all time favorite Italian restaurants in NY. The spinach gnocchi can turn your day around. Cash only!
  • Patrick B.heart icon on user image
    Patrick BaskinNovember 3, 2014
    Fresh pasta is awesome and worth the trip, get the Spaghetti &/or spinach gnocchi
  • Drew J.
    Drew JenningsSeptember 4, 2014
    Amazing authentic Italian food. Try the spinach gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce. It's cash only, though, so plan ahead.
  • Zephan
    ZephanSeptember 18, 2013
    Everything is delicious. You can't go wrong with one of their homemade pastas. Spinach gnocchi is a bit heavy but scrumptious.
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John SDecember 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Our New Favorite Place - Reminds us of a place we ate at in Torino, Italy. The food and service are excellent.
  • Jaclyn R.heart icon on user image
    Jaclyn RDecember 31, 2018
    Good neighborhood spot with classic pasta dishes. Good place if you’re in the neighborhood and trying to avoid a heavy wait time
  • Ayca A.heart icon on user image
    Ayca AcunJune 16, 2015
    Special black ink linguini with shrimp... Omg to die for.. Also raw artichoke salad is must try!!!
  • Nicolette R.heart icon on user image
    Nicolette RomeroFebruary 14, 2015
    Don't leave without ordering the spinach gnocchi. It's one of the top 3 gnocchi dishes in the city!
  • Olinheart icon on user image
    OlinMarch 24, 2018
    Atmosphere is beautiful, lighting is warm, staff is kind and the food, oh the food, is delicious!!
  • Emily B.
    Emily ButlerNovember 4, 2012
    The Tagliatelle ragu is delicious. My favorite pasta dish in NYC so far, it's like a big, homely hug from your Italian friend's grandmother.
  • Joe D.heart icon on user image
    Joe DaVinciDecember 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Cash only! But really delicious food. The gnocchi is something not to be missed, specifically the spinach gnocchi.
  • Kristina P.heart icon on user image
    Kristina PNovember 13, 2016
    you can't go wrong with the pasta: spinach gnocchi and tagliatelle were both amazing.
  • chin1taheart icon on user image
    chin1taJune 24, 2016
    great local spot with walls that open onto a sunny corner . the pasta is some of the best around !!!
  • Nikki 🌺
    Nikki 🌺October 6, 2013
    Amazing penne arrabiata! Reminded me of my grandmas's sauces. And the spinach gnocchi was delicious, and light for a creamy sauce!
  • Meg F.
    Meg FarmerOctober 8, 2014
    Was taken on a first date here and really enjoyed it. Gnocchi was delish, scene was super cute, service was superb.
  • Hectorheart icon on user image
    HectorApril 26, 2014
    Excellent date spot, but be prepared to wait. Noisy ambiance, good for crowds though. Spinach gnocchi is the best.
  • Walker H.
    Walker HardenAugust 11, 2013
    Chicken cutlet was perfectly done. Chicken arugula tomatoes and Parmesan were a perfect combination. Ate it too fast for a picture ...
  • Wesley B.heart icon on user image
    Wesley BlissAugust 23, 2014
    Cute, casual, and somewhat romantic, with great outdoor seating. Food is superb, though the appetizers (bruschetta, etc.) were underwhelming.
  • Lee H.
    Lee HoffmanOctober 23, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    One of the best burratas I’ve ever had
  • Meredith B.heart icon on user image
    Meredith BlechmanJune 13, 2016
    Grilled octopus is amazing. And of course, pasta. Small and cozy. Cash only.
  • Luca DL
    Luca DLJanuary 15, 2012
    Genuine food in a friendly atmosphere makes you feel like in a "trattoria" - cash only, there's an ATM inside the bodega next door.
  • Lee H.
    Lee HoffmanOctober 8, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    The best chicken Milanese and pasta in the city
  • Shane A.heart icon on user image
    Shane AntonyDecember 23, 2017
    Not sure why this has such good reviews. I ordered the grilled calamari. It was ok. My friend really did not like the spinach gnocchi. There are better Italian restaurants in the hood. Go to those.
  • Felicia S.
    Felicia SullivanOctober 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Tagliatelle al ragu Bolognese - Sumptuous homemade noodles, hearty sauce and a great price make this pasta the one to beat.
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