Malafemmena, Italian restaurant in Salamanca, Madrid, Spain
Malafemmena is an Italian restaurant in the Salamanca neighborhood of Madrid, focused on cooking from southern Italy. The menu centers on pasta and pizza made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes from that region.
The restaurant was founded as part of Gruppo Pulcinella, a group that brought southern Italian cooking to Madrid. Over time it became one of the most recognized Italian tables in the city.
The name comes from Neapolitan dialect and playfully references local street language. The relaxed interior captures the spirit of a traditional southern Italian eatery where casual dining and social gathering take center stage.
The restaurant is on Calle del Doctor Esquerdo and opens in the evening, following a southern Italian dining rhythm. Booking ahead is a good idea, especially on weekends when tables fill up quickly.
The kitchen has two separate stations, one for pizza and one for pasta, so each dish gets its own dedicated preparation space. Guests can watch the cooks at work from their seats, as the kitchen is open to the dining area.
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