Welcome to Mafalda's of Hamilton. Over 70 years ago Matty and Mike Lettera met in the Bronx NY. Mike went into business with his dad Tony selling produce from a pushcart. Sometime later they moved to Trenton, NJ and opened a chicken market in the Burg. Tony passed away in 1946. After Tony’s passing Mike worked in several restaurants in the area. Learning the trade that would ultimately lead to the recipes and traditions still followed some 80 years later. Mike and Matty along with Tony Pez opened an Italian deli in the Burg. There they built a successful business catering to the Italian residents of the area. Several years later Mike’s dream of owning a pizza restaurant came true and they opened in Hamilton, NJ. They opened another pizza restaurant in Bordentown, NJ shortly thereafter. At the same time their son Anthony opened a pizza restaurant in Newtown, Pa. In the early 80’s Mike and Matty took the kitchen over at the Yardville Hotel. Serving ‘home-style” Italian dishes, the kitchen turned into a full-scale restaurant and an overnight success. Mike honed his cooking skills during the early days of being in business. He brought with him all of the old recipes handed down through generations. In 1984 Mike and Matty along with Chef Servino and Chef Rich Conti opened Lettera’s Keg in the burg. The Keg was another overnight success. Once again catering to the area's Italian residents along with a host of area dignitaries. In the early 80’s the Keg was "the Place" to dine. In 1989 Mike passed away and the Keg closed, but the dream of once again owing a restaurant did not die. Anthony along with his son Michael dreamed of keeping their father and grandfathers legacy alive. By now Michael had become a successful car dealer, but he remembered his early childhood working at the Keg. Anthony, Michael and cousin Anthony Maimone decided to open another restaurant. The only fitting name for the new place could be Mafalda’s of Hamilton. Named after the matriarch of the family, Anthony’s mother, and Michael’s grandmother, Matty. With all the great recipes from the past we have taken dining out to the next level! We specialize in Sunday Gravy, Chicken Caccatori on the Bone, home-made Crepe Manicottis, home-made Spinach Bread, Tripe Marinara and Gourmet Pizza. Along with Executive Chef Jose we bring “old world” Italian dishes to life. Stop in to see us or allow us to cater your next event or private party. We are open Tuesday through Sunday.