Malatesta Trattoria
Italian Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and The Corcoran Group
"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)
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- New York HabitatNovember 29, 2011Good authentic Italian food in a cozy atmosphere. Definitely try the spinach gnocchi, just remember that it's cash only!
There's always been a wait when I go but it's a lovely cozy place in the west village. Yummy home-made pasta but cash only!
JeremyJuly 12, 2012Good pasta, reasonably priced. Was bustling and noisy when we were there but that added to the atmosphere. Cash only payment!!
Munny KheraApril 3, 2011Unbelievable tradition Italian cuisine (coming from a non-Italian food fan)....long waits, so get a reservation. Great wine selection as well.
Do you have enough cash to pay for your dinner? (No credit cards accepted). Excellent homemade pastas.
emily chenOctober 19, 2014the spinach gnocchi and the ragu is what to get here. expect a wait and cash only!
My new local favorite. The food makes me close my eyes, the service makes me feel welcome :-)
Katie ASeptember 5, 2013Delicious tagliatelle ragu, and the grilled calamari appetizer was excellent.
Tarik HartJanuary 20, 2015Good pasta. If you're outside, try and sit on the Washington side, not the Christopher side to avoid the traffic fumes.
DJ PerkinsOctober 15, 2012Crowded little place. Ravioli and spinach gnocchi were both delicious. Tagliatelle and spaghetti were above average.
Seline JungOctober 28, 2015Home style hearty Italian. Nothing mind blowing though. Food came out lukewarm and VERY VERY FAST.
Caroline Kay Hwa TanJuly 8, 2015Compared to other italian joints in the west village I'm going to give this is a 5.5. You can get a better bang for your buck elsewhere. Don't bother with the tiramisù as it is overrated indeed.
Best place in the neighborhood. Come here for brunch and get an omelette. Or get a steak, lamb chop, and calamari and arugula.
John LApril 30, 2016While the price is right there are definitely a lot better Italian restaurants in the neighborhood
Mike DudasApril 5, 2014The spaghetti with fresh tomato, basil & mozzarella is an absolute revelation.
Steven KornblitDecember 31, 2012If you're lucky you'll have Emanuelle wait on you he has all the stories and all the history
Duygu BasaranFebruary 27, 2015I don't know why and how this place got 9.1. Maybe because it is on the cheap side. Pastas were mediocre. They did not take order until we asked and forgot the appetizers. However desserts were good.
Sarah YuMay 28, 2012really long wait times most nights but if you come for a late dinner on sunday nights you can get seated right away
Ruaridh GallagherNovember 28, 2011Found this little gem by accident.. only accepts cash.. brilliant spot if even in the area!!
PhabiNovember 18, 2011Check the specials: if they have the rigatoni with eggplant, arugula, & ricotta...have it it's delicious!!
Mandi GrossJanuary 4, 2014spinach gnocchi, um why did it take so long for us to be introduced? will definitely go back again!
Boon YapJune 26, 2010Cash only, as others have noted. Arrabbiata penne excellent. Veal meatballs a must. Also, chicken cutlet. Cheap & cheerful beighbourhood joint. :/)
My favorite Italian neighborhood joint in NY. Best dish on the menu: spaghetti alla chitarra -- it does not get better than this.- Steven KornblitDecember 31, 2012The Calamari is served in a very Mediterranean grilled style. Excellent
Sameepa ShettyFebruary 23, 2014They don't take reservations for 3! And then tell you, you have 1 hr for Dinner! And the hostess doesn't make matters better (rude) the food comes fast though.calamari was good only gluten free thing
transport yourself to a whole other place - amazing ambiance.
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Malatesta Trattoria
649 Washington St (btwn 10th St & Christopher St)
New York, NY 10014
United States
New York, NY 10014
United States
Closed until 5:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:30 PM–11:30 PM
(212) 741-1207
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"The food, quite simply, is just delicious. The complimentary focaccia is divine. Try the paccheri pasta with the lamb sliders. The riccota crostini dish is very lush too. Buy a bottle or two of wine!"
Anthony - 8.9
"Brunch is very limited to egg dishes. Pastas are delicious! Very comfortable atmosphere! Sit outside on a nice day."
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