Made reservations for brunch on a holiday Saturday. The neighborhood vibe and interior decorations definitely carried the awesome holiday spirit. The place wasn't as busy, noise levels on the lower end, friendly staff, and the old school exposed brick wall is what the ambiance was all about. Our order: PAPPARDELLE PORCINI ($25), FUSILLI AL PESTO ($22), and Rigatoni with butter and cheese. The pappardelle was the best dish on our table. Excellent mushroom, brilliant pasta. Service was super quick and our food arrived within 10 mins of placing our order. Will be our go to places when craving some authentic Italian food . read more

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so the food here is really delicious and the vibe is lovely. sat outside on a 70 degree friday night and it was bumpin! the pasta was delicious although pretty small. the flatbread app is SO tasty - highly recommend. definitely get it with the burrata for an extra $6 (it would be boring without - just crushed tomato? kinda confused by that). the downside - they don't have a liquor license so wine/beer only and they recently got rid of their pizzas :(((( i was so sad, almost wanted to get up and leave when i found out haha read more

Malaparte - flatbread with burrata, grilled calamari - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a place i have tried in 3 occasions. Each time I love the service and the food. Place is small but always packed. The service is excellent as is the food. The pizza is very good. The lasagna is terrific. The rigatoni is also very good. Being a first generation Italian i love to here my parents native tongue and the food doesn't disappoint. Sadly I forgot my server. A gentleman who wears a Yankee hat (boo) lol however he is excellent. This place is a NYC staple. read more

Was a little bit letdown by this place! Friendly, super fast service and a really cute vibe (we sat outside), but the food was not amazing. The pesto pasta was probably the best, but I got the amatriciana and it was so mid. Don't even think I got any of the yummy guanciale pieces. The burrata was good and average. I also thought the aperol spritzes were just okay - super watered down. Good prices though. read more

Malaparte - Rigatoni all'Amatriciana - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Very disappointed in the service and food. It took over 30 minutes to receive bread . 20 Of those minutes are prosciutto and buffalo was sitting on the table. The mozzarella was freezing cold & while we waited for the bread they decided to bring out our pastas and had to send it back after seeing we were still waiting for bread. Once we finally got our pastas; they sent me the wrong order. We did finally received the order ; lasagna and pesto. The pesto was worst then store bought. We're going to Genoa in July and I cannot wait to have real pesto. Overall, horrendous service and food. Not once did our server apologize or ask us how things we were going. Especially after seeing our dishes were full of food. read more

I'm still in search of a causal Italian restaurant that makes high quality pasta with chic NYC vibe but with a neighborhood joint charm. I think Malaparte pretty much hits all the marks. We started with the calamari and brocolli rabe. As we were chewing, we regretted ordering these two together because they gave us quite a workout for our jaws. The dishes were tasty but we were getting very tired of chewing as they were both so chewy. I think both dishes could have used a little more sear. The pastas were great, very fresh and perfectly cooked. However, I like my food to come out hot and steamy. Mafalde with pesto was nice and hot because the noodles are kind of piled on so the inside remained hot, while cappellacci caprese was not very hot when I received the dish. I did love the tomato basil sauce it came with it though, so fresh! I don't know when the pasta dishes (without protein) started being charged in the high $20s, but that seems to be the going rate everywhere these days. At least Malaparte has a strong pasta game. I will most likely return when I'm craving pasta again. read more

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This whole experience was perfection. It felt like an intimate experience, with great service and great food. All staff was so attentive and attractive (added bonus). They are experts at customer service and apparently body language because before I could even say anything, they'd ask if I needed anything. They even re-lit our candle without asking. As you know, candles are very important to the atmosphere an vibe. We were able to make a reservation about an hour prior. My 2 friends and I shared 3 items that I can't recall the actual names of (broccoli/sausage, a mushroom pasta, and grilled calamari) but finished with Tiramisu. Such a great experience. read more

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My friend had this place on his list to try so he took the opportunity to take me here while I was in town. I'm glad he did because the food was delicious! It's a very nice place, very chill and the service was great. read more

Malaparte - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Malaparte is honestly one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city, and Friday night reminded me exactly why. We showed up without a reservation on a busy Friday evening, fully expecting a long wait or to be turned away. Instead, they seated us within 30 minutes at a fantastic table outside where we could enjoy the warm weather. That kind of hospitality sets the tone for everything. We ordered the rigatoni in pesto and the beet salad. The pasta truly tastes like it was imported straight from Italy. There's an authenticity here that's hard to find in NYC's crowded Italian restaurant scene. The beet salad was equally impressive, fresh and perfectly balanced. What I love most about Malaparte is how the service strikes that perfect balance. They're attentive and quick when you need them, but they also give you space to actually enjoy your company and soak in the ambiance. No rushing, no hovering, just professional Italian hospitality. The location on a quiet residential street adds to the charm. It feels like discovering a neighborhood secret rather than eating at another tourist trap. And when I asked for a crisp white wine recommendation, they nailed it perfectly. This place gets everything right. Authentic food, great service, lovely atmosphere, and that rare combination of being both welcoming to walk-ins and maintaining high standards. Malaparte continues to be a standout. read more

Malaparte - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here on a whim and I am so glad I did. This is SUCH a hidden gem for sure, because no one talks enough about this place. We loved everything that we had here, and just about everything surprised me with how good it was (not that I was expecting it to be bad), most of all the squid dish - WOW. I'm not even huge on squid but it was soooo nicely cooked, so tender, so juicy and well seasoned, with a variety of notes coming through -- I was shook. The pasta of course handmade, al dente, and with fresh ingredients. No notes. The bread - soft, a great complement. The steak??? juicy, meaty, with big salt pieces and those giant flakes of parmesan WOW. What great bites. The tiramisu? Also a hit. I mean... just delicious. Great work. Writing this review makes me want to go back! read more

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A solid neighborhood Italian spot! Highly recommend the mussels, the lasagna and the prosciutto pizza. The sausage broccoli rabe pizza is a bit too heavy on broccoli and we were disappointed by the tiramisu despite the other reviews, it tasted very bland to us! read more

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Amazing. Large portion, crispy but not overcooked. Filled with some of the best ricotta I've had. Would Continue to get this dish since it was so good. read more

Malaparte - Lasagna Bolognese - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Cute date spot with the girlies - intimate setting - the heated outdoor tents with faint lighting hit different. The ambiance over the food here. Generous bread portions and could not go wrong with seafood linguine read more

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Solid spot in the west village. Pasta is fresh! Carbonara is one of the top 3 I've had. The staff is also very friendly, would 100% come back. read more

Malaparte - Spaghetti alla Carbonara - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Warm, cozy atmosphere. The grilled calamari was delicious as was the tiramisu. And the staff is super friendly.

Unreal place so real and cool, I had the lasagna and I'm craving it already!!! Must go read more

Don't order the tiramisu. It's two wafer crackers that are mush and cream and chocolate powder. I don't understand how they can knowingly package this up and call it tiramisu. And charge $14 for it. read more

Malaparte - $14 Tiramisu is two wafer crackers with cream and chocolate powder - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Cute, locals spot for casual dinner. Food was fresh and flavorful. Service was very slow.

Walked in on a random Thursday evening around 7pm and we were told the wait was about an hr. Make sure you get reservations in advance! At the moment they didn't even have seats at the bar, so of course we waited. The wait was definitely worth it. The food was absolutely amazing- the spaghetti was creamy and tasty. The lasagna's sauce was so delicious. We decided to end with the chocolate mousse which was creamy and easy to eat but I wish we also tried the tiramisu- will be coming back for this on a weekend! read more

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Came with a friend for a nice catch up dinner during the week. We got seated in the outdoor heated tent, which was quieter and easier to have a conversation. Inside was quite loud and lively, and pretty packed. Definitely make a reservation. The food was good! The pasta was freshly and full of flavour. There was a bit of a mix up with payment at the end of the night. Our server got the cards mixed up with other tables that were seated under the outdoor tent and then at one point; they couldn't find one of our cards. It turns out the waiter had dropped it within the restaurant. Other than the payment issue, everything else was great. read more

Malaparte - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Food was good but very expensive. The portions are kinda tiny we had to go somewhere else after to be full lol. The octopus was a bit burnt and had a bitter taste. There's no AC inside but service was accommodating to let us sit outside. read more

Malaparte - Octopus - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I just enjoyed Malaparte in West Village with a few friends. The restaurant itself is adorable & quaint. We went for dinner on Friday & while super busy, the staff were friendly, service was quick & they made great suggestions for wine. As you can see from my photos, it was the clean plate club! I really enjoyed every dish we tried & the family feel of this place. Highly recommend. read more

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Maybe they were having an off night. These things happen. But, this was not a good overall experience. Let's start from the top. The hostess did accommodate my request to move outside and it was much appreciated as the weather was lovely. I got seated right away. Nice. The street corner this place is on is lovely outside as well. Kind of crazy and chaotic inside when things get busy. Otherwise, the hostess was generally curt and not the sort of person you want to put front of house. She made it seem like she was annoyed to do her job or when I asked for a fork. Also, when interfacing with an iPad, it's key to not use that as a wall to the person as best you can. Again, maybe she was having an off night. Second, the waiter was having some sort of emergency and was on his mobile right in front of me for 10 minutes while I waited for service. Now, emergencies happen. NOT his fault. But to the manager of this place, you pinch hit and put another athlete on the field. You don't wait until I walk into the restaurant to ask for service. Now, my friend (who is notoriously late) hadn't arrived so they may have thought I was waiting but the key thing to do is to ask. Prosciutto and melon appetizer. Good. Solid 3. Love the sea salt on the salad. Pino Nero was delicious. Had 2 glasses. Pappardelle with Pork Ragu. Ouch. No good. The sauce was terrible. Watery and without richness of any kind. Take that off the menu immediately. It's an embarrassment to Italian roots. As someone who was in Italy 4 months ago, this would have been laughably unacceptable there. For dessert, we had the chocolate mousse and flourless chocolate cake. Both good but completely uninspired for an Italian restaurant. And back to the service. Once our waiter was back in the game, he never asked how we were doing and it always felt like we needed to flag him down. Weird. All in all, this is a pass. read more

Great Food and Vibe! BYOB but $30 corkage per bottle which can add up quickly but overall great experience! read more

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The prosciutto and burrata here was definitely underwhelming for the cost. The prosciutto was okay. The gnocchi was also not bad, but also nothing amazing. The pesto was good. For dessert, the tiramisu is a must try. Service was on point and seating inside was very nice. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time. read more

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Walked by this spot on a Tuesday evening and it was packed. They were able to accommodate a party of four without a reservation. The service was great. The food was even better! I got the pesto rigatoni and the branzino and they both hit the spot! They were not stingy with the pesto :) My friends tried the mushroom pasta which was also delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

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Malaparte really lived up to its name, as in bad or evil part, as far my and my girlfriend's dining experience went last night. Last start with the service ... hardly showed up to the table, forgot orders, made us move to the bar since the next reservation was showing up, and once we got to the bar, the bartender didn't ask us if we wanted anything. We were virtually ignored. The food ... was salty to the point of that we woke up this morning both feeling like the Pillsbury Dough Boy. Salt is the easy route and so disappointing. I had the lasagne, she had the rigatoni ... we were wincing. It's a cute place, warm atmosphere but again, terrible service, and highly compromised, lackluster salty food. I'm done with you. read more

Paloo was AMAZING, the best server!! He gave amazing recommendations on food and wines! Will definitely be coming back!

This Italian place is casual and my rating is 10/10. I enjoyed every dish I ordered (calamari salad, mussels appetizer, house made SPAGHETTI ai PORCINI, PAPPARDELLE al RAGU DI MATALE) and also enjoyed wine by a glass. The staff were nice and were pretty attentive for how busy the restaurant was. read more

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What a great meal! This place is cozy, quaint and moody, perfect for a date. The menu is stacked with pasta, pizza and entrees. The pizzas are a perfect Neapolitan with that bubbly, crispy crust. But honestly the pastas are my go to here! This hits the spot when you want sexy and cozy italian in the west village a little farther away from the crowds. read more

This place is a MUST visit! I had the lasagna and it was life changing. I honestly didn't know ricotta could be so creamy and smooth. My husband had the Rigatoni al Pesto Trapanese and it was also creamy, flavorful, and filling. We ended the meal with tiramisu and the chocolate mousse. Both were rich and exactly what we needed to complete this perfect meal. Service was great, ambiance was exactly what I expected for a little Italian place in NYC. Definitely worth your time. read more

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A truly wonderful and lovely wine bar to have an evening at for dinner, drinks, and good times. I really loved this place, a very cozy and quaint restaurant with an intimate dining atmosphere, dark but sexy and comfortable. Had a holiday party to go to here at 7:30 but since I'm always early I got there at 7 and went to the bar to have a glass of wine. The bartender was very nice and personable, and everyone is authentic Italian, very culturally in sync with the vibe and very friendly with customers. Had 2 glasses of wine, a Chianti and a Pinot Noir, both very good. Then had a bowl of Lentil Soup, special of the day, warm, delicious and flavorful. Party shows up and I move to the table. We have lots of apps and laughs. The Pizza was alright, not too special, but the Burrata was very good. I had the Papardelle with Beef Ragu (Sub Pork) and it was also very well done. Highly recommend, wonderful evening, fantastic place. read more

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Malaparte has a strong reputation in the area so figured to give it a go. The place is small and tables are tight but that is nyc. We started with the beet salad and tuna salad app. Both were delicious. The rigatoni pesto and paparedelle bolognese were lovely. Could have been a little more al dente but all good. The pork chop special was a play on milanese style but the pork chop bad a parmesan topping. It was good as well. There were only two desserts that didn't jump out to us so didn't go for it. Wine selection was good too. I would recommend and come back. 4 stars. read more

Great location and a cozy ambiance. You can tell this is a well-loved neighborhood spot because it's always busy! The service, I will say, was kind of hit or miss, and it was honestly a little hard to decipher between a server and a patron of the restaurant (half the time). BUT, the lasagna was some of the best that I've had and I'll DEF need to order that next time I come back. The pesto was decent, but the lasagna was better, and I wasn't a big fan of the tiramisu. Also, thank you for having a Hugo Spritz on the menu, I don't see that very often outside of Europe! read more

The food and atmosphere are excellent. But, when I got my bill I realized they'd charged me for an extra Prosecco and another tables beer tab which turned out to be an additional $55. When I pointed it out the bill was brought down from around $225 to around $168. That's a big difference, and it shouldn't happen. read more

What a disappointment. We went with a party of 6 with a reservation for 7:30p on a Monday night. Upon arrival just before 7:30, we were met by the hostess who brusquely said "Five minutes"; no other greeting or pleasantries. It turned out to be 20 minutes. Five of our entrees were delivered to the table together. It took us a good 7 minutes to get the attention of a waiter to inform him that we were still missing an entree. When it was finally delivered, there was no apology or acknowledgement of the oversight. The food itself would have been better if not so heavily salted. What was really frustrating was that the bill included an automatic 20% tip for parties of 6 or more. I would not have minded this had the service been good, but it definitely was not. read more

Food 8/10 Most of the dishes we ordered were really delicious, but the beef lasagna wasn't the most memorable. I really enjoyed the burrata and mushroom pasta, as that was homemade and was the perfect al dente. The desserts were decent, but not mindblowing either. The complimentary bread was quite good, a little too oily though. Service 10/10 Good service, nothing to complain about. Atmosphere 7/10 It was a lot louder than I expected on a Tuesday evening around 8pm. The space was a little tight so I felt a bit cramped, but the vibes were definitely there. Better for a meal with friends, not too intimate because you can't really hear what other people are saying over the general baseline noise. read more

Malaparte - interior - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The appetizers (calamari, mussels) were nothing to write home about. Pizza - there's definitely better out there. Pasta was tasty though! The umami of the porcini was great and the carbonara was rich and generous with the guanciale. We also ordered the branzino and chicken. Branzino was good but chicken was so dry it went untouched. The tiramisu was also dry. Wasn't a "bad" meal but some of the dishes were clear misses and I wouldn't repeat. read more

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A lovely local Italian spot in the neighborhood. Managed to snag a res for my anniversary like the night before (which was crazy) and it absolutely lived up to every one of my hopes and dreams!!!! We sat outside on a beautiful night, which was so fun. Early - mid 20s crowd, nice mix of date night & friends energy. Beautiful and tasty!! Grilled calamari app was especially good:) read more

TLDR: Solid Italian food for a reasonable price. FOOD: I shared the Burrata with prosciutto and the calamari as appetizers. The Burrata was delicious, but can you really go wrong with burrata, arugula, and prosciutto? I think not! The calamari was different than normal calamari appetizers I normally have, which are often breaded and deep fried. This one was grilled and in larger pieces on top of a salad with capers. I'm honestly not a big fan of capers, but overall I thought the dish was pretty good. For our mains, we shared the spaghetti with Porchini mushrooms, which was a major yum, and the pizza with broccoli rabe and sausage. I was pretty impressed by both of the main dishes, would recommend both! The pizza had a really good texture of the bread. And the mushroom porcinis had strong umami. Those also came with a whole cup of Parmesan on the side -- I genuinely loved that I could serve myself (no lie there have def been times I've wanted people to keep going on that Parmesan but then it gets awkward with how much cheese I'm adding and how long they are standing there grading cheese...) SERVICE: Great! No complaints -- they didn't rush us out which I appreciated. I feel like this is a sign of solid, next level service. AMBIANCE: We sat outdoors in their outdoor heated space. I was a tad worried, considering it is early March and it was only a high in the 40s that day, but the heater in there made it quite toasty. Cute little outdoor structure -- did not need to wear my down jacket as I ate. RESERVATIONS: Recommended. I got one for 5:30 pm on a Friday when I booked the night before. More normal times were taken, but my companion had a train to catch at 8pm anyway so it worked great. OVERALL: Great! Will be back. read more