There are certain streets in Berlin-Schöneberg that are mostly known for representing gay culture from the 70s to the 90s. Still, the Motzstraßen-Kiez attracts gay tourism and leather lovers from all over the world, especially to certain events like Folsom.
But what took me by surprise last week, was that exactly there, in the middle of the heart of gay Schöneberg, there was a culinary pearl that would teach me new secrets and wonders of the Italian cuisine. Located on Fuggerstraße 27, Trattoria a’ Muntagnola run by Pino and his wise mother Angela is a true Italian classic in Berlin.
Even though the interior is truly inspired by Italian exaggeration the food you will taste there can easily beat that of many star restaurants. Thanks to the True Italian food festival that is currently happening in Berlin for 72h we had the chance to try out some gems of their incredible menu.
It all started with a little tomato soup and mozzarella.
Then of course antipasti: Italian starters. We had delicious Ricotta and Caponata and a variety of cheese and sausages.
The main dish was Tagliolini a la Amatriciana. And they were making our taste buds tingle because the sauce really tasted pretty special.
As if we hadn’t had enough carbs, Pino and his mother brought to us their special Pizza. The dough is made of one third soy flour, one third rice flour and one third wheat flour. This made the Pizza ultra light and super tasty. You have to try it, to understand how amazing this is.
As deserts we had all kinds of specialties from the south. Our favorite were the little cinnamon crepes called the fingers of the apostle (there is a reason, for this name but its verrrry complicated).
Pino and his mother <3
Trattoria a’ Muntagnola
Fuggerstraße 27
10777 Berlin-Schöneberg
Open every day from 17-24h
