Rosetta was our last stop in Mexico City in late February of 2024, and we were pretty exhausted and stuffed from all of the eating we had been doing all around the city by this point. No worries here, though, the menu is generally made up of many small, sharable plates, so we were able to eat as little, or as much as we wanted. Rosetta recently received a Michelin star accolade in the first year of stars for Mexico! I think this distinction is very well deserved.

If you get to the restaurant early, it’s no big deal, because the restaurant is located in the bustling, uber-hip Roma neighborhood of Mexico City. There are a lot of great bars around, but if you don’t feel like exploring, there is a cute little sitting room with a bar upstairs at Rosetta, which really reminded me of our amazing experience at Delahunt in Dublin. We were able to enjoy a delicious cocktail prior to our reservation downstairs.

Once it’s your reservation time, they come to the sitting room to get you, and escort you to your table. The restaurant itself is completely adorable, and really makes you feel like you’re outside. There are a lot of plants and flowers everywhere, and the tables and chairs are all natural wood. The garden vibe gives the restaurant a cozy feeling, even though the ceilings are extremely high, and a bit stark.

I love the traditional-looking, colorful, flowery plates that are on the tables, and the subdued leather tones of the menu. The lights are low to give a very romantic feel to the place. Service was very good, although slightly rushed, and we were astonished as to how quickly the food came out after we ordered it. I would suggest ordering just one or two items at a time here, since the dishes come out extremely quickly, or at least they did when we were there! Since we were celebrating our anniversary, a complimentary glass of sparkling wine was provided, which was a very sweet touch.

We started off with some fluffy, lightly toasted rye sourdough bread, accompanied with an ant-infused butter. The ants gave the butter a bit of a nutty, yet bitter flavor, which was interesting with the bread. Honestly, the bread was so good, that it didn’t need accompaniments of any kind. We noticed a few tables eschewing the ants, and were offered olive oil instead.

I also couldn’t resist the beets with muscatel plum, which was probably my favorite dish of the evening. The beets were plated beautifully with a bright salad of parsley on top, making for a nice visual contrast.

For our mains, we ordered the tortelloni, as well as the baked suckling pig, which is a specialty. The suckling pig was incredible – soft, tender, and flavorful, with a nice crispy skin on top. It really reminded me of our experience at the Sokasi Chef’s Table dinner at the Four Seasons in Bali.

Finally, we topped off the meal with a cheese plate, which came with some more delicious sourdough bread, but with more fruits and nuts.

Rosetta is an absolutely stunning venue, with delicious international food, using local Mexican ingredients. I highly recommend getting there early (or sticking around after your meal) to take advantage of the super cute sitting room and bar upstairs. Enjoy as many dishes as you want – all are relatively small portions, and come out quickly. Congratulations on your first Michelin star!