Italian Friends
Italian Friends
Italian Friends is a pizzeria at Calle Sangenjo 29, in the La Paz neighbourhood of Fuencarral-El Pardo, set up by three Italian friends with roots in Puglia and Calabria. The carta runs from a marinara del sud with anchovies to a 'regina sbagliata' with pesto and an amatriciana pizza, and there's a weekday lunch deal of pizza and a drink from €11.90. It's closed on Mondays.
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From italianfriendspizza on Instagram
Vamos a desmontar la REGINA SBAGLIATA. 🔍🍕 Aquí cada ingrediente tiene una función. La mozzarella aporta cremosidad. El pecorino romano intensidad. Los tomates cherry frescura. La albahaca aroma. Y después llega el pesto… 🌿 Ese toque que lo une todo y convierte una pizza aparentemente sencilla en
Hay clásicos que respetamos. Y luego están los que nos gusta “equivocar” un poquito. 😏🍕 Hoy toca REGINA SBAGLIATA. 🇮🇹 Mozzarella, pecorino romano, tomates cherry, albahaca, pesto de albahaca y AOVE. Fresca, cremosa y muy aromática. Una pizza en la que el pesto cambia completamente el juego. 🌿 📍
Ese momento en el que acercas la pizza… y antes del primer bocado ya sabes que va a pasar algo bueno. 😏🍕 Con la MAGNATUM empieza por el aroma. Después llegan la cremosidad, el guanciale, los champiñones, el gorgonzola… y normalmente termina igual: “Dame otro trozo.” 😂 Esta está siendo una de la
Ahora sí: vamos a desmontar la MAGNATUM pieza por pieza. 🔍🍕 Mozzarella para la cremosidad. Gorgonzola para profundidad. Champiñones para ese sabor terroso. Guanciale para intensidad. Y aceite de trufa para envolverlo todo con su aroma. Aquí no hay un ingrediente que quiera esconderse detrás de otr
Hay pizzas que primero ves. La MAGNATUM la hueles antes de que llegue a la mesa. 🍕✨ Guanciale, champiñones, gorgonzola, mozzarella y aceite de trufa. Una de las incorporaciones del nuevo menú que más está sorprendiendo: intensa, cremosa y con un aroma que hace girar la cabeza cuando sale de cocin
La cara lo dice todo. 🍕 Cuando pruebas un Prosciutto e Funghi y por un segundo te olvidas de todo lo demás. Tomate, mozzarella, jamón cocido, champiñones, albahaca y AOVE. Un clásico sencillo… hasta que llega el primer bocado. 🇮🇹❤️ 📍 Italian Friends Calle Sangenjo 29, Madrid ¿Tú también pones e
Background
About Italian Friends
The Story
Italian Friends grew out of three Italian friends with roots in Puglia and Calabria, brought together by pizza, good food and the pleasure of sharing a table. One of them makes pizza by trade; the others fell for it bite by bite, and the idea became bringing a homemade pizza with the soul of southern Italy to a Madrid neighbourhood. The name, they say, comes from the way they call everyone 'my friend'.
The Cuisine
Southern Italian pizza, with antipasti to share served with herb pizza bread.
Antipasti and Pizzas
Antipasti come with herb pizza bread: the Divina Commedia of tomato, nduja and burrata (€10.90), the Amor de Queso with gorgonzola, smoked scamorza, mozzarella and pecorino, and a burrata salad with pesto and cherry tomatoes. The traditional pizzas run from a margherita (€11.90) through romana, prosciutto e funghi and quattro formaggi to a capricciosa; the 'Italia in tavola' list adds a marinara del sud with anchovies, the Regina Sbagliata with pecorino and basil pesto, a calzone, a smoky fumé, a veggie, an amatriciana with guanciale and a mediterranea with tuna, from €11.90 to €14.90.
Weekday Lunch
Tuesday to Friday at lunch, holidays excluded, there's a pizza-and-drink deal: €11.90 for a classic like the margherita or diavola, €13.90 for a premium such as prosciutto e funghi or amatriciana, and €15.90 for the fullest ones, like the quattro formaggi or the Kalavria. Dessert of the day adds €4.90 and a coffee €1.50.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Italian Friends Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.9
525
TripAdvisor
5.0
4 reviews
Italian Friends ranks #562 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor (4 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Italian Friends
Booking
Reservations by phone at +34917086802.
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Experience
Italian Friends Dining Experience
It's a family-friendly neighbourhood pizzeria. The kitchen runs both lunch and dinner most days of the week.
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Italian Friends Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Sangenjo, 29, 28034, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Italian Friends is at Calle Sangenjo 29, in the La Paz neighbourhood of Madrid's Fuencarral-El Pardo district.
Nearby
La Paz is a barrio in the Fuencarral-El Pardo district, built up along the northern stretch of Paseo de la Castellana where office towers dominate the skyline. Much of the eating here serves the working day, thinning out in the evenings and picking up again on weekday mornings and lunches.
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Where to stay nearby
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Details
Italian Friends Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:30 |
Italian Friends hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
Italian Friends FAQ
What kind of food does Italian Friends serve?
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Southern Italian pizza, from a margherita and capricciosa to a marinara del sud and an amatriciana with guanciale, plus antipasti like burrata with nduja.
Who runs Italian Friends?
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Three Italian friends with roots in Puglia and Calabria, one of whom makes pizza by trade.
Where is Italian Friends?
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At Calle Sangenjo 29, in the La Paz area of Madrid's Fuencarral-El Pardo district, in the north of the city.
When is Italian Friends open?
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Tuesday to Sunday, for lunch from 13:00 to 16:00 and dinner from 20:00. Closed Mondays.
Is there a menu online for Italian Friends?
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Yes, the carta, drinks list and lunch menu are all published on its own site, italianfriends.eu.
How do you book a table at Italian Friends?
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By phone on 917 086 802, or with the table-request form on its own site.
Is Italian Friends family-friendly?
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Yes, it's good for families.
Is Italian Friends open on Mondays?
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No, it's closed Mondays and open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
How much does it cost to eat at Italian Friends?
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Roughly €10 to €20 per person.
Does Italian Friends have a lunch menu?
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Yes, Tuesday to Friday (not on holidays): a pizza and a drink for €11.90, €13.90 or €15.90 depending on the pizza.