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.

One of the best pizzas I've ever had in my life. The pasta was definitely hand made. The service…read morewas great

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.

Very good pizza and pasta…read more Personal service excellent. Small place but quaint. If you want authentic Italian food, this is the place.

Owner and chef Brian is the most friendly and best chef…read more Must try if you come to Madrid

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.

After a week of tapas in Madrid we were starting look for other food options besides tapas and…read morefinally decided on Italian at Bresca. It is a very small, functional, and modest restaurant in a very convenient location. Ratings were decent. For three of us we ordered 2x lazagna made with spinach pasta, and 1x Ham ravioli. Both were excellent. The lasagna was particularly enjoyable. Order an extra if you bring an American appetite.

Having spent a week in Madrid, and getting countless tapas, we needed a change of pace and we were…read morethrilled to stumble across authentic Italian restaurant. They managed somehow to accommodate a group of 16, giving us the very charming outdoor patio spot. Dishes from different pastas, pizzas, and almost every type of wine on the menu. The food was incredibly fresh, flavors popped, and the service was impeccable. I highly recommend this location for those looking for a little something different in between the croquetas and jimon ibérico of the surrounding areas.

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.

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!!

The food here is amazing. Looking around at what other people were eating, I wanted to try one of…read moreeverything. The prices are fair, and the dining room is warm and elegant. The one miss for me was the service. They were great at bringing food and clearing the table but we sat with empty wine glasses for the entire meal and nobody asked us if we wanted more wine or if our food was okay. We felt slighted in that regard, but otherwise a good experience.

Muy buen italiano, con horno de leña para pizzas y recetas que merece la pena probar. Un poco caro…read morepero buena atención.

In Madrid, there are many pizza and pasta joints but very few truly Italian restaurants. By truly…read moreItalian, I mean not just in food but in feel too. However, in the small outskirt town of Pozuelo there exist a small Italian restaurant that, in my eyes, measures up to being truly Italian. This place is authentic in its food and decor. The restaurant is beautifully decorated in an old world authenticity. With seating both inside and outside, this place offers a venue that is warm and inviting. But, with very limited seating ensure you make a reservation. The staff is very friendly and speak English if you need some help. Both our waitress and waiter helped us decipher the menu and choose the perfect lunch entrees. My wife and I enjoyed every bite of each dish. We ordered the biscotti breadsticks, the pumpkin sauce with penne pasta, and a mushroom based sauce with egg noodles. All was exceptionally scrumptious and each dish is a shareable portion (and that's coming from an American who knows about large portions). The price was right too, by the way. For the two of us with all that food and drinks we paid €45. Overall, this is a great place. If you're looking for more than pizza and croquettes in Spain, this is the place you're looking for and need. Enjoy!

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!