04/23/2012
10:08 AM
Great food, not bad prices
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Had a wonderful meal here, but like every NY restaurant we visited, it was deafening inside! We were lucky and got a table outside in great weather, and our meals were delicious.
04/12/2012
10:45 AM
Snob City.
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars
Food is excellent. Hipster crowd wants to be seen. Service is: "Hey if you don't like it f***k you buddy. That's why we don't go there ever again. This place deserves no stars for the snobby service....
02/21/2012
02:14 PM
Real Italian in the middle of NYC - only cash
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
The place is so cozy and authentic that we felt we were in Italy. The appetizer size is enough to share. The taste of the food and the wine selection is amazing. They can be a little busy so a...
01/16/2012
02:38 PM
Tasty Italian on lower west side
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
Good little Italian restaurant on the lower West side. Saw the good reviews on New York Magazine and crossed checked with tripadvisor wasn't disappointed. Had 7 dinners, 2 apps, 2 bottles of white...
12/14/2011
04:40 AM
Only good things to say about Malatesta!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Best grilled calamari we've ever tasted served over arugula. Melt-in-your-mouth spinach gnocchi served over cream sauce, perfectly prepared lamb chops and desserts all to die for. Attentive servers.
11/26/2011
06:32 AM
You wouldn't know you're not in an Italy
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
I suggested this restaurant for a work friend's birthday celebration. I heard about this place from the oddest source and that is while I was watching "Poker After Dark." One of the poker players just...
11/23/2011
02:34 PM
lovely place
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
At least 8 men ran around in this place when we had a quick dinner here on a Monday evening - one looking like a mellower and more today version of Hadrian - and most speaking Italian (we thought)...
10/26/2011
07:12 AM
best Italian in NY!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love this place!! Is now an institution, I love the atmosphere,the guys that work here are supercool, the food is excellent....go for artichoke salad and the lamb chop are the best u could have.
I...
10/11/2011
07:42 AM
Great relaxed atmosphere, fresh and reasonably priced food
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a regular favorite of mine and definitely a 'must try' for anyone looking for a local Italian spot away from the New York's chains.
Malatesta has a reasonably small menu which focuses on...
10/11/2011
06:40 AM
When we were younger
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a small neighborhood restaurant that reminds me of the student hangouts we used to go to. Very good food and wine, awesome atmosphere, make reservations