MOZZAFIATO Restaurante Italiano Pasta Fresca Artesanal — Restaurant in Madrid

Don’t let the modest size of this jewel fool you—think of it like Messi on a pitch: small but absolutely world-class. On our last day in Spain, MOZZAFIATO delivered an Italian feast that grabbed us by the heart and refused to let go.

The burrata salad? Outstanding. Creamy, fresh, unapologetically perfect. The assorted bread plate was a revelation—taralli and focaccia so good they should come with a warning label. House wine? A solid, no-nonsense pick that paired beautifully.

But the real magic was in the pasta—house-made ravioli that impressed my New England wife, a bona fide pasta lover, enough to declare it her best Italian food ever. The lasagna didn’t just land, it blasted us out of the park.

For dessert, panna cotta balanced sweetness and berry sauce with surgical precision. What sets MOZZAFIATO apart though isn’t just the food; it’s the family running the place, meticulous and passionate. Bravó to them. A perfect...

One of the best restaurants in Madrid… no exaggeration.

The service is great- employees are all very friendly and knowledgeable about their food and drink selection.

This time around we began with the burrata, focaccia plate, and eggplant as our appetizers. All were great.

For entrees, we ordered the truffle-parmesan linguine, spinach-walnut gnocchi, squid ink spaghetti with shrimp, and duck lasagna. All the entrees were unbelievable, but the stand out has to be the duck lasagna. We were skeptical at first as most of our party dislikes duck, but so glad we took the waiter’s recommendation. The duck meat was so tender, tasted like pulled pork. The sauce, which takes four days to make, was so flavorful!

For dessert, we took the panna cotta and apple pie. Both were to die for. We have had their tiramisu as well, but believe these two desserts are better!

The dishes aren’t huge, but packed with flavor. Can’t recommend this...

This was absolutely the best restaurant experience I’ve had in a long time. The hospitality was objectively above and beyond. The owner came by to make suggestions on dishes that didn’t have dairy in them given we were lactose intolerant and was more than happy to make adjustments to accommodate. The food (beef carpaccio, duck lasagna, and shrimp spaghetti) were all delicious. Ingredients were fresh and overall super flavorful.

I’d say the best thing about our visit was the owner — she made us feel so welcomed, and it was obvious she took pride in her food (and for good reason). She didn’t rush us out even though we stayed well over closing time, and gifted us with little cookies on our way out. I almost wish there wasn’t a language barrier (since my Spanish is so bad), so I could fully express my gratitude to her. I’ll definitely be back when I visit...