Don Giovanni, Italian pizzeria near El Retiro, Madrid, Spain
Don Giovanni is an Italian pizzeria and restaurant near Parque del Retiro in Madrid, specializing in Sicilian cooking. The menu covers handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and classic meat and fish dishes, all prepared fresh.
The restaurant was opened by Chef Andrea Tumbarello, who brought his Sicilian background and cooking methods directly from Italy to Madrid. Over time, it grew from a small local spot into a reference for Italian food in the city.
Don Giovanni is known for its loyalty to Sicilian cooking traditions, which are rarely found in Madrid's restaurant scene. Dishes follow recipes brought directly from Sicily, without adjustments to local taste.
The restaurant opens in the evenings from Tuesday to Sunday, and a reservation is recommended since tables fill up fast, especially on weekends. It is located in a central area of Madrid that is easy to reach on foot from several neighborhoods.
Chef Tumbarello is known for preparing carbonara without cream, following Roman tradition, which sets him apart from most other Italian restaurants in Madrid. This strict loyalty to the original recipe has earned him a particular reputation among those who know Italian food well.
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