Malatesta Trattoria

This place is a bit over hyped. The portions are small but yummy. I have been to better Italian places.

My favorite place for pasta in NYC. A corner gem on the west side with a relaxed interior, helpful staff and the best gnocchi in the city. Great selection of wine too.

Stopped here after a splitting a bottle of wine with a date at christopher street pier. This place was close by and we were hungry therefore it was perfect! It was a Monday evening, sometime between 9-10pm. They brought bread over pretty quickly, and theres olive oil and balsamic on the table. My date and I had a glass of wine each, and shared the tagiatelle with meat ragu and spinach gnocchi w/ gorgonzola sauce. Both were delicious and hit the spot. The total was ~$60! Which i feel like for Manhattan is unheard of! Was this anywhere near the best italian food in NYC? No, definitely not. But it service was quick, the food was good, and it was decently priced - would definitely recommend if you're hungry and in the neighborhood!

I randomly found this place on a Thursday night while walking around the area. On a Thursday, the had an hour long wait for a table for 2 people (unfortunately not even seats at the bar were available) we waited and it was totally worth it. Ordered the lasagna and the spaghetti a la porcini- loved it! I will provide an update on the rest of their menu because everything sounded amazing! Will be going back

Great Italian food in nyc! The ravioli was especially delish. It is a very vibrant atmosphere.

Great dinner spot with delicious food and affordable prices! No reservations here, but my friend and I were seated immediately. The hosts and wait staff were friendly, and the bussers were extremely attentive in making sure our dining experience was clean! Low lighting.Small space and a bit of a squeeze, but worth it for the food and service. I got the Spinach Gnocchi and would definitely recommend. The sauce was flavorful, as was the gnocchi, which had a great texture. Was perfectly cooked. Will definitely be coming back here!

Love this place!! Such a great atmosphere and really feels like a no frills, classic Italian restaurant. The pastas are great. I think they are handmade daily. The spinach gnocchi is wonderful. I think they only have beer and wine, which keeps the bill down and nothing pairs better with pasta than wine! Everything is very reasonably priced, although I think they are cash only. Had a really great time here and enjoyed the food. I will continue to come back.

The food was very good. The portions for the gnocchi were very small. I was still hungry after. The prices are ok. You can't make reservations on the web but you can call and make reservations. The place is small.

Visited this place with a friend for dinner this week. It's a cute restaurant, with both outdoor and indoor seating. It's a bit tight, but that's normal for NYC. The menu is extremely veggie friendly. So many options and the service was great. Our server kept running into my chair, which was a bit annoying. Wish he was a bit careful walking instead of running into me all the time. The bread they gave was too good. I ate like 6-7 pieces of that bread. Amazing!We ordered the following:- Penne Arabiata: this was so good. I absolutely loved it. The flavor and seasoning were just amazing. - Spinach Gnocchi: a bit creamy, but so delicious. Perfect portion size as well. Overall, loved the vibe, restaurant, and the food. Definitely recommend if you are looking for some amazing pasta.

Hi yelpers, very simple , if you want homemade food / pasta come here. Service is great and Alessandra the hostess is amazing !!!Only 1 complaint you must accept credit card .Thanks