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| Month | Reviews | Average | Owner replies |
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| 2026-03 | 1 | 5.00 | 0 |
| 2025-10 | 1 | 5.00 | 0 |
| 2024-04 | 1 | 5.00 | 0 |
| 2023-08 | 1 | 5.00 | 0 |
| 2020-12 | 1 | 5.00 | 0 |
| 2019-09 | 1 | 4.00 | 0 |
| 2019-08 | 1 | 5.00 | 0 |
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NOT CLOSED (October 25). Alba is a person from another era, with a simplicity, practicality, and generosity that touch the heart. Together with her sister (a century and a half between them), she runs a grocery store and trattoria that keeps alive the hospitality of a village that's not easy to live in. If you want to enjoy her authentic, homely cuisine (the ravioli and taglierini we sampled deserve top marks), book a few days in advance so she can do the shopping and welcome you without fear of feeling like she's not welcome. I called her on Sunday morning for lunch, and she explained to me that she had nothing but a few ravioli and potatoes at short notice, but she made herself available anyway so we wouldn't miss our trip. She welcomed my father, my son, and me with a spirit that I could describe as touching, and with dishes (the one she had for herself and her sister) that took us back to the flavors of that great cook that was my grandmother. We'll be back with the rest of the tribe!
I'll start by saying that I haven't had lunch at this trattoria either. However, I must applaud Mrs. Alba for her indomitable resilience in keeping this little eatery/grocery store going. We met her during a visit to the small village and she delighted us with a truly extraordinary level of human respect. I wish her the best in her life and hope she can continue this historic business for a while longer. Thank you so much.
Given that I didn't eat at Trattoria Madda, the five stars are for Mrs. Alba, the owner.<br>She's incredibly sweet and kind.<br>I was strolling through the village of Roccatagliata when, without realizing it, I passed by the trattoria. Alba was cleaning at the door, greeted me, and asked if she could buy me something.<br>The tavern was closed at that time, and she apologized profusely because it was "all dirty." Which wasn't true; everything was tidy and clean.<br>She asked me if I'd like a liqueur, a coffee (the machine was off, by the way, and she would have turned it on for me), a Crodino, or an ice cream. She also apologized because she didn't have any popsicles...<br>"This year there aren't many children (in Roccatagliata), and I won't keep them, otherwise they'll expire." From this, I deduced that she also pays attention to product expiration dates.<br>Finally, I had an ice cream, which she didn't charge me for.<br>We chatted for almost an hour. She proudly showed me the latest work done in the bar, told me about the dishes she prepares, and told me anecdotes about her childhood, about when her grandmother sent her to the mill (which is at the foot of the now-abandoned village) and she was terrified because she had to pass by the cemetery.<br>She warned me to be careful on the road, because "It's narrow, full of curves, and people drive fast."<br>As she said goodbye, she told me to come see her if I ever return to Roccatagliata.<br>Thank you, Mrs. Alba.
Alba, as the owner is called, is polite and friendly. Trattoria Madda is the best trattoria you'll find between Corsiglia and Pozzetto.
