Inspired by the rustic cuisine of Rome’s distinct neighborhoods, Maialino is a trattoria reimagined for present day New York City, overlooking Gramercy Park. Chef Jason Pfeifer’s thoughtful Italian cuisine blends his passion for the Roman food tradition with a commitment to our local family of farmers and purveyors.
The restaurant is open continuously throughout the day, serving breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch, dinner, and late night, as well as to-go coffee.
Our world and good food- we want to serve less meat in the cafe as we feel that focusing on a more veggie diet is friendlier to our planet. We use a lot of organic vegetables and food in our dishes and we use mostly local cheeses, eggs, chutneys, jams and then we make everything else ourselves- soups, hot pots, dips, salads, cakes etc. We want you to feel inspired and feel good when you eat in the cafe.
Designed by Rockwell Group, Maialino is divided into four spaces: Bar Maialino (the front area) is walk-in only, the Trattoria dining room (reservations accepted), the Wine Counter which hosts intimate wine events and impromptu tastings, & the Private Dining Room which accommodates special events (seating up to 26 people). Opened in 2009, Maialino is part of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group.