Mató Street Food - Viale Eritrea

Entering Mató is a bit like taking a trip to Puglia... without having to book a train. You are greeted by the smell of focaccia that grabs you by the nose and drags you in before you've even decided. It's too late: you're in the tunnel of taste. And you don't want to leave. Breakfast? An attack on good intentions. There's something for everyone: from the health conscious person who orders the green juice with the hope of living 120 years, to the glutton who shamelessly throws himself into filled croissants, pasticciotti, and slices of cake as high as his self-esteem after the first coffee of the day. The staff is wonderful. Kind, fast, friendly. They smile at you even if you order a cappuccino at 1:00 pm (which in some places is considered a criminal offense). They explain everything to you with passion, and it almost seems like they're having fun. Spoiler: they really are having fun. Then comes the aperitif time. Here things get serious. Monumental cutting boards, endless focaccia, and happy people chatting with a glass in one hand and an olive in the other. And when the cocktail arrives... all hell breaks loose. They shake it as if they were preparing magic potions, and the result is the same, you immediately feel better. The beauty of Mató is that it doesn't pretend to be "cool", it is, but in a natural way. It has style without showing off, taste without frills, and a focaccia that has probably caused more emotional dependence than many serious relationships. In short, you go for a quick coffee and find yourself hours later with a cutting board in front of you, a cocktail in hand, two new friends and a reservation to return the next day "because I also want to try the focaccia with onions". You go out of curiosity and come back out of dependence, it's an emotional gastronomic trap.. But one of those you no longer want to escape from.

We went for breakfast...amazing croissants with cappuccino, there were also pasticciotti and focaccia (excellent). Try the sweet and savory for lunch

Among the many places in the area, Matò is my go-to breakfast spot. Clean and tidy. The staff is always welcoming and ready to accommodate our guests' requests. Pampering and smiles at breakfast. Highly recommended!

I had the best pistachio croissant I've ever had at this bar! The price is quite high (€4), but it's definitely worth it because it's superb. The place is cute and has outdoor seating, and the staff is very friendly.