Un rincón de Italia en Madrid

Really enjoyed eating here. The pizza was so fresh and tasted amazing, and the ingredients were clearly good quality. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. Definitely a place I’d come back to whenever I’m in the area. Highly recommend!

Primera vez que voy. Hemos pasado por casualidad y vaya acierto. Muy buena atención, pizzas bien buenas. La pasta carbonara muy rica y mucha cantidad. Algo que se agradece. El tiramisu está riquísimo. Tamaña gigante a menos de 6 euros. Para estar por el centro de Madrid me parece un sitio perfecto. Volveria solo para el tiramisu, jajaja (Translated by Google) First time here. We stumbled upon it by chance, and what a find! Excellent service, really good pizzas. The pasta carbonara was delicious and a generous portion, which is always appreciated. The tiramisu is amazing. A huge portion for less than 6 euros! Being right in the center of Madrid, it seems like the perfect place. I'd go back just for the tiramisu, haha!

My go to lunch spot! The service is so quick, the portions are enormous, and the prices are reasonable. I got the Spaghetti Carbonara and I highly recommend.

We haven’t eaten here in about three years but it’s just as good as I remember. The food is delicious, the price is fantastic, the portions are large, and the staff is still just as friendly. The decor is quaint and transports you to a divvy little restaurant on the Italian streets. All in all, this place is great. Update: Still a fantastic pizza spot with great food and wonderful service. A few things I need to add to my reviews. I’ve never seen this before in Spain but I witnessed the restaurant staff turn away a solicitor. Spain usually lets those guys in to harass and torture customers unendingly. The second thing is this place’s tinto de verano is perfectly portioned and delicious. What a great place! Go and enjoy.

PIZZAIOLO 📍 DÓNDE: C/ Hortaleza, 84 🍽 RESEÑA: Pequeña trattoria en Chueca con ambiente informal, servicio muy rápido y amable y pizzas muy buenas. Lo único que le podemos destacar de forma negativa es que las mesas están demasiado juntas pero por lo demás nos pareció un sitio muy recomendable. En cuanto a la comida probamos: -Pizza Etna (13,90€): Jamón York, chorizo picante, rúcula, tomate y mozzarella. La favorita. Muy buena y con chorizo protagonista. -Pizza Quattro Formaggi (13,90€): Mozzarella, gorgonzola, scamorza y parmesano. Nos gustó mucho también, pero echamos en falta más protagonismo del gorgonzola. ⚠️ A DESTACAR: No reservan, pero las mesas suelen tener una rotación rápida, así que merece la pena intentarlo si estás por la zona. 💳 PRECIO MEDIO: 💵💵 🏆 PUNTUACIÓN: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ (Translated by Google) PIZZAIOLO 📍 WHERE: C/ Hortaleza, 84 🍽 REVIEW: A small trattoria in Chueca with a casual atmosphere, very fast and friendly service, and excellent pizzas. The only downside is that the tables are a bit too close together, but otherwise, we found it highly recommended. Regarding the food, we tried: - Pizza Etna (€13.90): York ham, spicy chorizo, arugula, tomato, and mozzarella. Our favorite. Very good, with the chorizo ​​taking center stage. - Pizza Quattro Formaggi (€13.90): Mozzarella, gorgonzola, scamorza, and parmesan. We liked it a lot too, but we felt the gorgonzola could have been more prominent. ⚠️ NOTE: They don't take reservations, but tables tend to turn over quickly, so it's worth trying if you're in the area. 💳 AVERAGE PRICE: 💵💵 🏆 RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

En la calle Hortaleza, en pleno pulso vibrante de Madrid, se encuentra Pizzaiolo, un lugar que no pretende reinventar la pizza, sino honrarla. Y esa decisión, profundamente italiana, es precisamente su acierto. Desde el primer momento, el ambiente envuelve. El espacio es acogedor sin artificios: madera, luz cálida, mesas cercanas que invitan a la conversación y una atmósfera que recuerda a una trattoria de barrio en Roma o Nápoles. No hay estridencias; hay intención. De fondo suena Raffaella Carrà —inevitablemente— y lejos de resultar anecdótico, aporta una ligereza festiva que completa la experiencia. Se percibe una identidad clara: aquí se viene a disfrutar, con naturalidad. Las pizzas son el eje, y están resueltas con solvencia. La masa presenta buena fermentación: ligera, aireada en el borde, con esa elasticidad justa que permite plegarla sin quebrarse. El horneado logra un equilibrio preciso entre base crujiente y centro flexible. La salsa de tomate mantiene frescura y acidez controlada; la mozzarella funde sin exceso de grasa; los ingredientes están bien seleccionados y medidos. No hay sobrecarga innecesaria. Es una cocina que entiende la proporción. Especial mención merece la regularidad: cada pizza mantiene coherencia técnica. Eso habla de oficio y de control del proceso, algo esencial en un producto aparentemente simple pero técnicamente exigente. El servicio acompaña con profesionalidad y cercanía. Atención ágil, trato amable, recomendaciones honestas. No hay teatralidad forzada; hay hospitalidad. Se percibe un equipo que conoce lo que ofrece y lo defiende con discreción. En conjunto, Pizzaiolo logra algo que no siempre es evidente en Madrid: trasladar la esencia de la cultura italiana —convivial, directa, luminosa— sin convertirla en caricatura. Buena pizza, buena música, buen trato. Una fórmula sencilla, ejecutada con criterio. Y eso, en restauración, es mucho. (Translated by Google) On Hortaleza Street, in the heart of Madrid's vibrant energy, you'll find Pizzaiolo, a place that doesn't try to reinvent pizza, but rather to honor it. And that deeply Italian approach is precisely its success. From the moment you step inside, the atmosphere is enveloping. The space is welcoming without artifice: wood, warm lighting, tables close together that encourage conversation, and an ambiance reminiscent of a neighborhood trattoria in Rome or Naples. There's no ostentation; there's intention. Raffaella Carrà plays in the background—inevitably—and far from being merely incidental, it adds a festive lightness that completes the experience. A clear identity is evident: this is a place to enjoy yourself, naturally. The pizzas are the focus, and they are expertly crafted. The dough is well-fermented: light, airy at the edges, with just the right elasticity to allow it to be folded without breaking. The baking achieves a perfect balance between a crispy base and a supple center. The tomato sauce maintains its freshness and controlled acidity; The mozzarella melts perfectly without excess oil; the ingredients are carefully selected and measured. There's no unnecessary overload. It's a kitchen that understands proportion. Special mention must be made of the consistency: each pizza maintains technical coherence. This speaks to skill and control of the process, something essential in a product that appears simple but is technically demanding. The service is both professional and friendly. Prompt attention, a kind approach, and honest recommendations. There's no forced theatricality; there's genuine hospitality. You can tell the team knows what they offer and defends it with discretion. Overall, Pizzaiolo achieves something that isn't always evident in Madrid: conveying the essence of Italian culture—convivial, direct, and vibrant—without turning it into a caricature. Good pizza, good music, good service. A simple formula, executed with discernment. And in the restaurant business, that's saying a lot.