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Malatesta Trattoria

Italian Restaurant$$$$

West Village, New York

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Malatesta Trattoria

8.5^/10

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Ranked #3 for authentic Italian food in New York
Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and New York Habitat
"And the spinach gnocchi was delicious, and light for a creamy sauce!"(45 Tips)
"Excellent Tagliatelle Ragu, but ignore the Tiramisu"(10 Tips)
"Grilled octopus is amazing."(7 Tips)
"Good authentic Italian food in a cozy atmosphere."(6 Tips)

197 Tips and reviews

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good for dates
casual
chicken cutlets
bruschetta
cute
outdoor seating
bar
trendy
omelettes
great value
dinner
meats
roses
ragu
cash only
gorgonzola cheese
salads
crowded
eggplant
village
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Tara JepsonOctober 10, 2011
Can't go wrong with the chicken cutlet.
Elizabeth GSeptember 30, 2012
Try the spinach gnocchi
Abigail RNovember 22, 2013
Flank steak and chianti.
Fred WilsonJune 1, 2013
cash only!
Angie POctober 21, 2014
Spinach gnocchi
Michael GalpertFebruary 25, 2010
if you are in the mood for dessert get the panna cota it's lovely
Justin KalifowitzMay 2, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The basic chicken cutlet with tomato is perfect. 10 years + of awesome.
Mary HurdAugust 30, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Calamari, every time.
Priyam BajajOctober 18, 2016
Food was amazing but the service was lacking.
Andy TowleSeptember 24, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Spaghetti a la chitarra is the best
Kat YuAugust 26, 2013
Spinach gnocchi!
Ali WattsAugust 8, 2011
amazing cavatelli special Read more
KopernikusDecember 28, 2014
Spinach gnochi!!!!
Michael PatrickApril 3, 2010
Amazing, cash only, local Italian place. Great atmosphere
Amanda TheilerFebruary 27, 2015
$11-14 pasta
Matt FeyerabendNovember 3, 2011
The dish to get: Spinach Gnnochi
Nikita SourineSeptember 22, 2013
great pasta. but overrated.
Cee ColoradoOctober 9, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The best spaghetti in NYC
Skylar StettenJanuary 26, 2012
Get the gogonzola gnocchi!
Nicole YaleMay 19, 2013
Spinach gnocchi
Harrison WeberNovember 20, 2012
Delicious Italian
Bill MagnusonAugust 6, 2012
Enjoy the nice smell of trash and lack of air conditioning on a hot night.
AlexandraJuly 15, 2010
Rose and ambiance are amazing. Food is 'eh'
Kenneth TiongAugust 19, 2012
Lobster fettucini 4.25/5
Brian MorrisseyApril 3, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Get the prosciutto and mozzarella omlette. Edible awesome.
Cee ColoradoJuly 17, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Must try the spaghetti
Tom PadulaMay 23, 2010
Excellent Italian basics. Cash only!
Mochi CamayaAugust 10, 2010
Spinach Gnocchi !!! Service was great.
Kelly EscaravageJanuary 11, 2011
The gnocchi is fabulous!
deb kApril 6, 2010
Order the spinach gnocchi with fresh tomato sauce.
Andy TowleMay 26, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Penne arrabiata is nice and spiiiiiiicy
Peter FriedmanJuly 26, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Try the veal meatballs. After dinner walk 1 block west and along the river
Bea BeaMarch 10, 2012
Cash only.
Arun DuaNovember 30, 2010
Try the Spaghetti Chittara.
Nick DiversAugust 29, 2009
freshest bruchetta I have ever eaten. artichoke ravioli FTW
Justin GSeptember 11, 2010
order cheese ravioli.. so good
Anders SjöstedtMay 28, 2010
"This is inedible." "It's a raw artichoke salad." "Yes we know that now, we're not having it again."
Sabrina CaluoriOctober 24, 2009
Been here 5+ times
have the tagliatelle bolgnese. to die for.
AP du PlessisFebruary 23, 2014
Incredibly rude hostess. Won't be back girl.
Simon PortsmouthJuly 5, 2010
Been here 5+ times
I will be the Mayor very soon
MrMike MrMikeOctober 13, 2009
Great Food!
Eric CharlesJuly 26, 2009
Let's still try
La PépéeAugust 18, 2014
Super petit restau italien, loin des touristes, dans le super quartier de West Village.
Silvia RossiJuly 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Real Italian Trattoria! finalmente un posto a Manhattan dove si mangia veramente bene! Ambiente carino e non formale.
camila brittoFebruary 18, 2012
Been here 10+ times
O gnocchi de gorgonzola com espinafre é delicioso!
Giulia PratiFebruary 13, 2015
I calamari alla griglia!
Tules YeginJanuary 9, 2015
Spaghetti alla chitarra!

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