Matagali – Italian
The air at Matagali is thick with the enticing aroma of toasted spices and the smoky char of the tandoor, drawing guests into a vibrant space dedicated to the art of the perfect savory bite. Golden, hand-folded samosas and crisp pakoras offer a satisfying crunch that gives way to fragrant, tender fillings, while succulent tandoori chicken emerges from the flames with a deep, spice-infused glaze. It is a culinary destination where traditional street-food flavors are elevated into a communal feast of bold textures and lingering warmth.
Elm Street +14165999994 https://www.matagali.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, keto, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, low-fat, heart-healthy, mediterranean, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its savory and perfectly cooked pasta, Matagali offers an inviting space that guests find both welcoming and comfortable. Reviewers highlight the polite, attentive staff and reasonable pricing, frequently noting that the high-quality flavors and friendly atmosphere make it a standout choice for a return visit.
Menu
Appetizers
- Vegetable Pakora - $15: Chopped cauliflower, onions, potatoes marinated in chickpea flour and spices, fried. Served with mint chutney. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetable Spring Rolls - $14: Thai style rolls served with ginger-plum sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Chicken Spring Rolls - $15: Thai style rolls served with ginger-plum sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Finger Paneer - $15: Deep fried homemade cheese marinated with yoghurt, ginger and spices. Served with mint chutney. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fish Pakora - $16: Fish cubes marinated in spices and deep fried in a tangy chickpea batter. Served with mint tamarind chutney. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Prawns Pakora - $18: Tiger prawns marinated in ginger, garlic, sesame seeds and mild spices, deep fried in chickpea batter. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Tikka - $17: Boneless chicken breast chunk marinated in tandoori paste and barbecued in the tandoor oven. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Vegetable Samosa - $14: Deep fried triangular pastry stuffed with potatoes, green peas, onion and spices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Chicken Samosa - $15: Triangular deep fried pastry stuffed with spiced chicken and green peas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Tandoori Chicken
- Tandoori Chicken Quarter Leg - $11: Chicken leg marinated in yoghurt, garlic, ginger, spices and barbecued in the tandoor. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Tandoori Chicken Quarter Breast - $16: Chicken breast marinated in yoghurt, garlic, ginger, spices and barbecued in the tandoor. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Tandoori Chicken Half - $21: Chicken leg and breast marinated in yoghurt, garlic, ginger, spices and barbecued in the tandoor. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
Soups and Salads
- Tom Yum Chicken - $14: Traditional Thai sweet, spicy and sour soup. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Tom Yum Prawns - $16: Traditional Thai sweet, spicy and sour soup. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Lentil Soup - $14: Variety of lentils cooked with onion, coriander and tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Thai Salad - $14: Organic baby greens, carrots, peppers, mango, cucumbers tossed in homemade dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Main Courses
- Butter Chicken - $19: Chicken tikka cooked in a tomato-based sauce flavoured with butter and cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Masala - $19: Cubes of chicken cooked in onions, tomatoes and green peas in a medium-spiced sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cashew Chicken - $19: Sliced chicken stir-fried with onions and roasted cashew nuts in Thai sweet chili sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Lamb Rogan Josh - $21: Lamb cooked Kashmiri-style in a medium spiced sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Prawns Goa Curry - $22: Prawns cooked in spicy sauce flavoured with coconut milk. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Atkins
- Fish Masala - $20: Boneless tilapia fish fillet cooked in a medium spiced sauce with onions, tomatoes and green peas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Palak Paneer - $17: Homemade cheese cooked with pureed spinach and fenugreek. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Chana Masala - $17: Chickpeas sauteed with onion, tomatoes and coriander in a thick masala sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Rice and Noodles
- Saffron Rice - $7: Basmati rice cooked with saffron and spices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $20: Basmati rice stir-fried with carrots, green peas, celery, onion, and scrambled egg. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Pad Thai - $22: Flat rice noodles stir fried in homemade sauce with chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Singapore Noodles (Vegetable) - $20: Stir-fried curried rice vermicelli with vegetables and scrambled eggs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sides
- Plain Naan - $4: Lightly buttered all purpose flour bread baked in a tandoor. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Garlic Naan - $5: All purpose flour bread slathered with fresh chopped garlic and coriander. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Papadums (2pcs) - $3: Crispy lentil wafers. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Raita - $5: Yogurt with cucumber and spices.
Desserts
- Rasmalai - $9: Soft paneer balls immersed in chilled creamy milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Gulab Jamun - $9: Deep fried milk balls simmered in a sugar syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mango Ice Cream - $9: Homemade ice cream made from pureed mango chunks, cream and sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $9: Traditional yogurt-based mango drink.
- Salted Lassi - $8: Savory yogurt drink.
- Sweet Lassi - $8: Sweetened yogurt drink.
- Soft Drinks - $4: Assorted pop.
- Fruit Juices - $7: Assorted fruit juices.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matagali
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for Matagali.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include vegetable and chicken samosas, pakoras, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, spring rolls, and savory pasta.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- Matagali offers an extensive menu featuring over 30 dietary options, including keto, vegan, and gluten-free dishes like tandoori chicken and pakoras.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Matagali accommodates mixed diets with diverse options including keto Tandoori Chicken, gluten-free Prawns Pakora, and vegetarian Mango Ice Cream.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided restaurant data for Matagali does not include a specific physical address or geographic location.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Matagali has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests praising its perfectly cooked pasta and attentive staff.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Matagali is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant that reviewers frequently highlight for its reasonable pricing and high-quality flavors.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Matagali stands out for its high-quality pasta, polite staff, and reasonable pricing, earning a 4.0/5 rating for its welcoming atmosphere.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Matagali by visiting their official website at https://www.matagali.com for more information and inquiries.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect budget-friendly Italian cuisine featuring perfectly cooked pasta, attentive service, and a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere.