Pizza in Madrid: Mastropiero

Mastropiero
Calle de San Vicente Ferrer, 36
(open
9.30pm-1.30am, 2.30am Friday, Saturday)
Malasaña (Metro Tribunal)

This funky pizza joint mixes up Spanish, Argentinean, Italian, and a myriad of other international tastes to create a truly one-of-a-kind menu.  Mirta – the amiable maître d’ – has been running the place for 25 plus years now; she’ll serve you up not only slices of heaven, but also tips for how to eat your pie.  At 2.50 euro a slice – this is a great option if you’re on a tight budget.

The most popular pizza is the Erotica, a terrific blend of mozzarella and Roquefort cheeses topped with an assortment of chopped nuts, which she’ll tell you to eat right away because it just isn’t as good when cool.  Simple classics like the Margarita – with mozzarella, tomato, olives and oregano still make the list here, taste quite good, and are reliable enough to order every time.  However if you’re not looking for pizza, the menu also offers side dishes, like portions of juicy prosciutto or corn empanadas.  To top off your meal, for 2-euro Mirta will hand you a huge piece of moist cake covered in to-die-for dulce de leche sauce as dessert.

Though Mastropiero is a must, it’s extremely small (6 tables and bar space), so come early to grab a seat, especially if it’s the weekend.  Come to enjoy the friendly staff, the delicious food, and the ambience of cluttered anti-establishment posters endorsing art galleries and festivals, which only adds to the overall din of happy diners.

By  Michelle Campagna

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