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Consistently excellent food, attentive, friendly service, never get tired. For the last seven years, we have come at least once a month, sometimes 2 or 3 times a month. The sauces are flavorful, but not heavy. So many Americans are used to thick, Southern Italian style pasta sauces that they may not be familiar with the fresh, light but perfectly flavored dishes served up at Malatesta, which serves Northern Italian food at its fresh best.

Great food, excellent service, nice atmosphere. I tried everything on the menu and never been disappointed - strongly recommended!

I've heard about this place over and over and this was my second visit. Both times I found the food to be quite ordinary and flavorless. While the pasta itself is fresh and delicious, the two pasta dishes had flavorless or watery tasting sauces. The tiramisu for desert was also nothing special, having had versions twice as good at other neighborhood cafes. While there is definitely a true Italian feel to this place, and the waiters clearly capture the vibe of an Italian eatery, I've left perplexed. Wondering exactly why this place has become so trendy, popular and over rated.

After studying in Italy for four months, I was nervous that I would not be able to find Italian food up to par in NYC. After reading reviews of Malatesta I decided to give it a try, and I was very happy with the results! Most of the pastas are homemade, as indicated by a star, so I decided on a tagliatelle with a ragu sauce, while my friend had spaghetti with tomato sauce and mozzarella. The pastas were brought out quickly, but were hot and fresh and absolutely delicious. Obviously homemade, and extremely authentic tasting. For dessert we shared a chocolate mousse which was also delicious, all of which came out to 32 dollars, not including tax. Very reasonable, delicious food with good service in a nice setting. I will definitely be back.

The food: What do they do (right) to make everything burst with flavour? Just withdraw some cash before coming here and you are set!! Happy dining!! :)

This place is suberb...serving tasty italian dishes by excellent servers and staff. O so tasty sauces and pastas. Small menu but everything is delicious. Comfortable dining room and the as always the perfect host commands the room. Cash only but not expensive. Must go...you will not regret!

only drawback is cash only. food is excellent- the chicken cutlet is amazing and their basic marinara sauce that comes with the spaghetti chitarra is excellent. the steak with arugula and shaved parmagiana is delectable.