Restaurant review: Rosetta

Rosetta earned a Michelin star this year. Do they deserve it? We've been twice, with mixed results.

Our rating: ⭐️⭐️
Price:💲💲💲
Cuisine: Fine dining

Pros
✅ Friendly staff 
✅ English spoken 
✅ English menu 
✅ Quiet 
✅ Popular with expats 
✅ Outdoor seating
✅ Indoor seating 
✅ Open Monday 
✅ Vegan, vegetarian, or pescatarian options

Cons
❌ Closed Sunday 
❌ Reservation required 

Logistics
📱 Website
📍 Address
📞 +52 55 5533 7804
🧾 Menu

I’ll get right to it—our first experience at Rosetta, in July 2023, was not what we had hoped for. It was our “big dinner out” with friends who were visiting for a week. But from the table with a view of the bathroom to the plants that were practically seated at our (indoor) table and full of mosquitoes to the “meh” food, it was disappointing.

But, lured by Rosetta’s new Michelin star, Paul and I gave it another try in July 2024. This time, we were more impressed by the service, setting, ambiance, and even the food. We could at least see the appeal—the tucked-away rooms in the old mansion have their charm, and we couldn’t ask for more attentive wait staff.

The food was excellent, though I think some of the other top restaurants have more creative preparations and presentations. It’s a solid choice if you want to find something comfortable and familiar on the menu. But if you’re feeling adventurous, you might want to try someplace else.

Watch for our in-depth review of Rosetta coming soon(ish).