Trattoria Pulcinella, Italian restaurant in Salesas, Madrid, Spain
Trattoria Pulcinella is an Italian restaurant occupying a corner location on Calle Regueros, featuring red walls and exposed brick throughout the interior. Neapolitan photographs decorate the space, and the kitchen serves traditional Italian dishes.
The establishment opened in 1994 and brought traditional Italian cuisine to Madrid for the first time. It has maintained most of its original menu since those early years.
The walls display vintage photographs of Italian celebrities and Naples scenes, creating an environment that reflects the connection between Spanish and Italian food culture. This decoration immediately transports guests into the spirit of southern Italy.
The restaurant opens later on weekdays and starts service earlier on weekends. The intimate size and corner location mean it fills up quickly, so arriving ahead of peak times is recommended.
The kitchen is known for a pasta dish called Delizia Marì, filled with ricotta and spinach according to a recipe from the opening year. This specialty has been prepared the same way for decades.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.