Pizzeria Ristorante Piccolo Diavolo — Restaurant in Madrid

We found this last week while going to have lunch at TriCiclo, and it is an Italian representative in this fantastic area where so many new places have flowered in recent times.

It is a lovely place indeed, small, with red-squared plastic tablecloths (what my grandmother called "hule"), with a friendly service (of Italian nationality) and a nice if a bit noisy atmosphere, including Italian patrons (I always assume that kind of thing as a rather good sign). Decoration is quite basic, specially if you compare with other new, chic & cheap joints in the area. But it feels good to be here, even today, a sorrowful Sunday for so many madridistas that yesterday saw how we lost at home against one of the other teams in the city (as the rest of them, quite weaker than us, but these things can happen).

I've read somewhere that this is specialized in pizzas, and they have a very attractive set of them, but our experience today is also quite good with the pastas, even if they are not at the point of sophistication (with fish stews and all that) of places like Nonsolocaffe (Ríos Rosas) and La Tavernetta (Alonso Martínez).

We start with a standard, but quite fine caprese, then the children have spaghetti with butter and parmesan cheese (the way they like them, so far from any complication...) and we have very nice linguine al pesto (for my partner) and a rather meaningful pizza fumè (with scamorza and speck) for me.

We skip dessert because we plan to visit La Romana for a gelato afterwards in what, together with lunch at Piccolo Diavolo, may be a totally undeserved homage to Carlo Ancelotti today. The dessert menu is focused on the standard fare (tiramisú, pannacotta, and so on).

Even if beer is Amstel (a clear losing point), I have three of them. With this and two bottles of mineral water, bill comes at around €18 / head, so we're on the high quality / price ratio here. And for sure...

I recently had the pleasure of dining here and I must say it was an exceptional culinary experience. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted warmly by the staff and seated promptly in a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

The menu offered a wide variety of traditional Italian dishes, each bursting with authentic flavors and made with high-quality ingredients. I highly recommend trying their homemade pasta dishes, which were perfectly cooked and paired with delectable sauces that truly transported me to Italy with every bite. The pizzas were also a standout, with a thin and crispy crust topped with fresh and flavorful toppings.

What truly set this restaurant apart was the impeccable service we received throughout our meal. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure that our dining experience was nothing short of exceptional. Our server provided excellent recommendations and made us feel like valued guests from start to finish.

Overall, I exceeded my expectations in both food quality and service. If you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience in Spain, this restaurant is a must-visit. I can't wait to return and indulge in more of their delicious offerings. Grazie mille for a memorable...

Tras mi vuelta de vacaciones tuve algunas reuniones de trabajo y aproveché para organizar cenas y conocer sitios nuevos. Desde hace meses tenía en mi lista Piccolo Diavolo, un italiano que me habían recomendado y había ganas de visitar.

Piccolo Diavolo se encuentra en el Barrio de las Letras, muy próximo a Atocha y Antón Martín. En su fachada se observa un llamativo cartel donde mencionan parte de las especialidades italianas que elaboran. En su interior, un local con una antesala y luego otra más inferior, próxima a la cocina. Tenía reserva a las 22:30 y al llegar a la hora mi mesa seguía ocupada, por lo que espere unos 5 min a que se despejara. Una vez sentado el servicio fue algo lento, tanto en toma de comandas como en elaboración. A ello hay que sumarle un calor infernal, algo incómodo en pleno Agosto.

La carta es extensa, con amplia variedad de pizzas, pastas, antipasti, etc.. Como suelo hacer cuando acudo a un Italiano, compartí una Pizza de entrante y 2 segundos a medias. Así pruebo de todo:

1- Pizza Burrata 🍕 [13€]: Foccacia con Queso Burrata, Tomates Cherry 🍅 y Trufa Negra. Pizza hecha al momento (unos 10-12 min de elaboración) original en cuanto a ingredientes, y que está rica. Para mi gusto tiene demasiado borde y lo verdaderamente “interesante” se concentra exclusivamente en el centro. Está buena pero por 13€ esperas más cantidad o que la pinta sea visualmente más atractiva.

2- Fagottini Ricot [9€]: Rellenos de Queso 🧀 y Pera 🍐 con Salsa de Almendras y Amaretto. Que iluso fui al pensar que estaría a la altura de los de Grazie Mille. Están muy bien de precio pero son excesivamente dulces.. Me los acabé para no quedarme con hambre, pero son bastante flojos 👎🏼

3- Raviolis de Bogavente con Marisco 🦐 [15€]: Unos cuatro Raviolis de gran tamaño pero estaban sin hacer del todo. Los bordes duros. No sé si tendrían prisa, pero no fueron muy agradables. El relleno no era nada de otro mundo y el marisco tampoco.

Reseña Final En conclusión, Piccolo Diavolo es de los italianos que menos me han gustado de Madrid. Pese a solo haber pedido 3 cosas (Se me quitaron las ganas de postre), no he observado el esmero que se espera de un italiano. Hay tropecientos mil italianos en Madrid y la competencia no perdona. No repetiré mi visita y lamentablemente no es un restaurante que personalmente pueda aconsejar.. ¡Hasta la próxima cena!...