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Matilda

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647 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10009
at Ave. C  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-777-3355 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    8.3 out of 10

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    9 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Italian, Mexican
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Hours

Mon-Thu, 5:30pm-11pm; Fri, 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sat, 11:30am-11:30pm; Sun, 11:30am-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

L at First Ave.

Prices

$14-$25

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Delivery
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

Houston St. to 18th St., Ave. D to Third Ave.

Profile

What do you get when a Tuscan chef marries a Mexican one? In the case of Matilda, a quirky Alphabet City restaurant, you get wood-burning-oven-baked focaccia with your guacamole, prosciutto and basil in your quesadilla, and filet mignon alla Fiorentina in your tacos. Those fusion dishes and more, like the epazote-stuffed orata and cranberry-bean posole, are the Tusc-Mex handiwork of Maristella Innocenti and Esteban Molina, who met cooking at I Coppi. The chocolate-brown, pink-trimmed restaurant, more sleek than rustic, is named for the couple’s 3-year-old daughter, who happens to be the inspiration for her parents’ all-natural gelati and sorbetti, made with organic milk and sweetened with honey collected by a friend. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

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77% Would you go back?
77% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
77% Would you go on business?
77% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.2
Service: 8.4
Décor: 8.8
Value: 8.3

DELICIOSO!

peaches206 from 10128 | Posted on 12/13/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

A friend and I dined at Matilda last night after a recommendation from another friend. We were unsure about the long walk out to Ave C, but wow, was it worth it. To start, the decor is as cute as can be and the service is very attentive. We started with the guacamole (that came with chips & ciabatta) and it was soooo good. We also had a pitcher of sangria, which I really think is the best sangria Ive ever had- perfectly blended flavors. For the entree I had the spaghetti with prosciutto & calamari- tossed in a cream sauce that had a bite to it- it was a good size portion and I didnt leave anything in bowl- one of my top 5 pastas Ive had in the city...and thats Babbo, etc included. I will absolutely be back- next time hopefully with enough room for dessert.

Amazing Hidden Gem!

whateverchick from 10013 | Posted on 10/25/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I went here for my birthday with my skeptical family. We were blown away! I never even conceived of the idea of Tusc-Mex, but from the home baked bread with jalapeno olive oil all the way to the lime cilantro sorbetto, everything was perfect and imaginative. The menu is an authentic blend of two very distinct cuisines, done with love and care by people who really know what they are doing. The decor is fabulous, the service is wonderful (the owner herself even came over to chat with us and recommend some food and wines). This restaurant deserves to be packed every night.

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