Looking for a non-Spanish food place for dinner one evening, we found Bresca…read more The interior is cute. Lots of stone with greenery. Just very cozy feeling. Our server was good and helped gove some recommendations. There was a BOGO drink special on spritz, so we started with that and the gnocco fritto, which were like little puffed pita bread. I had the pistachio pesto pasta and hubs had carbonara. We both loved our pastas and couldn't say no to the pistachio tiramisu dessert. If you need a break from Spanish food while in Madrid, Bresca is a great choice.

Upon walking in and scanning a QR code for a menu, I was told they could only serve wine and not…read moremake any cocktails. Not a big deal. Then came to ordering our meals, we were told that they were out of every appetizer and they had only 3 options available to order for dinner we decided it was time to leave. Absolutely would not recommend this establishment.

Stopped in here without a reservation only had been on a waitlist. The place is cozy and very much…read morelike an Italian trattoria. The hostess was kind enough to have us wait only 5 minutes and then place us in a table for two with an added chair to accommodate us. The service was very friendly. We received bread and olives on the house as we sat down. We ordered the pasta with salmon and vodka sauce so yummy, the lasagna and the tortelloni pasta filled with pumpkin. All the dishes were very good and we also ordered a bottle of wine. At the end for dessert we ordered a tiramisu and a cheesecake which were so so creamy and delicious. Once again at the end they gave us some limoncello on the house. Overall a very nice dining experience we will definitely be back!

The good food / service / ambience struggle has been real for us here in Madrid which has been…read moresurprising. This lovely spot has gotten us out of our Meh food slump!!!! The restaurant is very pretty and the staff is welcoming. We arrived before our reservation and were seated. We had a party of 9 and they were able to give good service despite the large party size. We had some pizza for an appetizer and I had lasagna and my husband had spaghetti bologense . This is the first restaurant that didn't over salt the food and everything came out hot!! The bar serves wine and aperol spritz only so no cocktails to sip here. We did receive some limoncello at the end of the meal which was perfectly chilled. I would recommend this lovely spot in Madrid!

Everything was honestly exactly what I hoped. The appetizer was fantastic. The wine smooth. The…read moremeal... perfect. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

Quick note before the review: This is not the same restaurant it used to be some years ago. Old…read more5-star reviews were well deserved by that time. The food's quality was terrible: - The pizza ingredients were very low quality and not well distributed. - We ordered a simple margherita and it didnt even contain basil leaves. - We ordered a different pizza with egg and bacon: it was also really bad. - Even the balsamic vinegar was bad. (They only had once of these thick vinegar bottles, and the cap was all dirty) - the focaccia was the worst: It has a thick section that was half baked, and the rest of it looked like a thin crispy bread/cookie For the staff: - The staff tried to avoid adding the discount from the reservation. After complaining, they fixed it, but you shouldn't need to complain to prevent being charged extra. - The staff was a bit lost on what was their menu. - They were polite at least The restaurant: - This used to be a different restaurant, one of the best pizza places in Madrid. About aprox. 2 years ago, the owner sold the restaurant and a different one was put in place of it. However, they decided to keep the name of the restaurants as well as all the excellent reviews it had in apps like yelp and trip advisor. While it could be a bit unfair to compare, as it is a completely different restaurant, in which only the name of it remained, the restaurant now has cheaper prices than the original one from years ago, but the ingredients are even cheaper, so in reality, the quality to prize ratio got a massive negative impact.

Bland, undercooked pasta. Cheap cuts of meat. Indifferent staff. I've had many a fantastic meal in…read moreMadrid; this is not one of them. Ended up here out of convenience and took a chance; seems to cater more to tourists than locals. alla Norma pasta dish had a few tiny pieces of eggplant (the item that makes the dish Norma); entrecôte looked and taste like no one cared wha came out of the kitchen. Avoid. Or just come for a glass of wine.

This is a must stop if you're looking for a great Italian meal! They also own the churro place next…read moredoor which you have to try. Our server Eto was very attentive. The food was as good as any Italian we had in Italy! Fantastic service and food!!

One of the best Pizzas ever. Delicious Pasta…read moreLovely Service. Fair Pricing. Only critique is the lack of ambiance. The lights are much too bright and it feels a bit like chairs in a bright room. A few lamps on the tables and lower overheads would go a long way. Other than that this place is the best.

This is a hidden gem. It is a small family owned restaurant where the food and service was…read moreamazing. Every meal was freshly made. This was probably the best pizza I have had outside of Naples. The prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Best dinner in Madrid! Everything was just perfect for our recent dinner at Flavia. Before going…read morewe knew they had a Gluten Free menu but didn't realize just how seriously they take allergies. Waitress was fabulous! She asked about allergens while taking our drink order. Made great suggestions for Italian wine and beer. When she brought a tasting plate with mortadella and a bread basket she pointed out to our celiac son that his GF bread was on the way - and wow! He was so impressed with his own warm HF baguette (separate packing clearly showed it was GF) Basically the entire Italian menu has available GF options which made dining a delight for my son (probably over ordered for himself but had snack for the next day!). Delicious pastas (bolognese was so tasty!) and pizzas (crisp and chewy crusts on both regular and GF). Every part of our evening was delightful.

Excellent service, great vibes, cool decor, and all pasta dishes were on point. Recommend the…read moretagliatelle pesto and bolognese!

While staying in the area there was one night we really wanted Italian fare and not have to go so…read morefar from our spot so we found this spot. Food was all delicious, hot, and cooked to order. The menu here pulls a fusion of Spanish fare and modern Italian food. They have all traditional modern dishes with a touch of non-traditional but in a very good way. I got the prawn risotto which tasted very good after a long day of walking and visiting Madrid. My partner ended up getting a lasagna and it came out in it's own small iron cast pan. For an appetizer, or tapa if you will, we got a nice warm soup bowl that came with a side of dehydrated veggie chips (all homemade). It was the perfect warm and cozy meal for a unseasonably cold and rainy Madrid evening. Even the fresh parm came out in a small iron cast tiny dutch oven/pan that was adorable and very on brand with the modern decor around. There is a wall, in one of the seating areas, that has flowers in olive oil so nicely displayed and perfect for a picture background. Service was timely and we were even offered a shot of liquor before we continued our night by our waitress. We had to decline because we were so so full of pasta and food and satisfied.

Great find close to our hotel. The service was fantastic and the food was incredible!read more

If you are looking for a cute and cozy pasta bar, I definitely recommend Nina Pasta. All their…read morepastas are handmade and everything on their menu sound delicious it's hard to choose what to order :). I had their gnocchi bravos as an appetizer and it was delicious. Perfectly cooked being crunchy yet soft inside. And the salsas that came with the dish were great. For the pasta dish, I had the Pappardelle Boletus and it did not disappoint. Pasta was Al Dente and perfectly seasoned. I just wish the quantities were a little more but I will definitely go back to try their other dishes

I don't think I've ever been more excited to write a review for a restaurant. But if I could, I…read morewould give Nina Pasta bar all the stars! The restaurant is on a nice small street, so while wandering the area we just happened to stumble upon it on our first day in Madrid. When I saw that it was authentic pasta, I figured it would be great to give it a try, and I'm so glad that we did. We went on a Sunday, the same day as El Rastro, huge weekly flea market in the La Latina neighborhood. The streets were packed and so was Nina. However, we snagged a large community table in the back. One important tip about going on Sunday- they have a limited menu due to the amount of people coming because of El Rastro. The menu offers 2-3 tapas, and only 2 lunch options. But don't worry because both options are AMAZING. Their carbonara and Gnocci are to die for! We also had tinto de Verano to drink (sangria) that was also really yummy. We loved this place so much that on our last full day we had to return for one more meal! We went on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch, perfect time because it wasn't crowded and they also had their full menu available. We were happy to be greeted by the same lovely servers who remembered us from Sunday. My fiancé went with the carbonara again and I tried one of their daily specials, and OMG I am so glad so did. They offered a pappardelle black truffle and parmesan pasta and it was life changing to say the least. I spent time thinking about how I can bring some back to the US. I also tried to savor each bite by eating very slowly lol. During that meal we also had the gnocchi bravas, their take on the classic patatas bravas. That also was amazing, and a nice change since we'd been eating the traditional bravos all week. Please, please, please if you're in Madrid stop by Ninas Pasta Bar for lunch. You will not regret it and you probably will think about the pasta for the rest of your trip, like I did!!

Service is very pleasant and friendly! Love the outdoor seats a lot. Overall a great restaurant to…read morebe in the heart of Madrid where there are simply too many restaurants to choose from! Atmosphere: 8/10 Food: 8/10 Value: 8/10

Very good! We came here unexpectedly and the food was delicious. We had gnocchi with tomato sauce…read moreand fafalle with salmon. The food was really fresh tasting and we had some tapas to start. Finished the meal with limoncello shots. Would definitely recommend!

Pizza was good. Service was attentive…read more When you're sick of Pynto s it's a nice alternative!

Went here last night for take out dinner with a friend and really loved it! She suggested it as it…read morewas close to her house and it had just opened. Upon walking in I loved the fact that you could see the guys making the pizza. Literally they were cutting the dough, flouring it, rolling it out, and topping it right in front of you. The oven was right there too and it was pipping hot. The guys were moving so fast filling orders. My friends and I looked at their menu and decided to get their margherita pizza. She got hers with mushrooms and mine with none. Despite it being a crazy busy Friday night we got our pizzas within about 15 minutes and headed to her place. By the time I started to dig in my pizza had gotten a little cold, but it still tasted amazing. The cheese had a rich smoky flavor and the sauce was slightly salty and full of tomatiness! I was only able to get through about half the pizza before my stomach said stop, so the rest of the pizza will be breakfast or lunch! When I am back in Madrid I will be making another stop here!