Chef Elena Reygadas set her Italian training against Mexican ingredients in this Roma Norte townhouse, most famously folding huitlacoche into handmade pasta. The restaurant occupies a converted early-20th-century house with a garden-facing dining room.
Rosetta is a restaurant at Colima 166 in Roma Norte, Mexico City, from chef Elena Reygadas, who trained in Italian cooking and applies that technique to Mexican ingredients. It is set in a converted early-twentieth-century mansion, and it is widely considered one of the most sought-after tables in the neighbourhood. Reygadas is among the best-known chefs in Mexico and her cooking has earned recognition on Latin American and international best-restaurant lists.
The dish most closely associated with the restaurant is the handmade pasta with huitlacoche, the corn fungus prized in Mexican cooking, which sums up the blending of Italian technique and Mexican produce. Other pastas, vegetable dishes and seasonal plates change through the year. The guava roll, a signature pastry, is sold next door at Panadería Rosetta rather than in the restaurant, and many visitors pair the two on the same trip.
The dining room is elegant and intimate, with high ceilings, period details and a garden-facing room that gives the space a quiet, residential feel. The mood is romantic, particularly at dinner, with moderate noise and smart casual to dressy attire. The drinks programme includes a thoughtful wine list with Italian and Mexican bottles, cocktails and mezcal.
Service runs Tuesday to Saturday for lunch from 13:30 to 16:00 and dinner from 19:00 to 22:00, and on Sunday from 13:30 to 17:00, with the restaurant closed on Monday. Reservations are required and should be made several weeks ahead through the restaurant's website, as weekend nights are among the hardest to secure in Roma Norte. Prices are upper-mid range for Mexico City, and lunch is generally easier to book than weekend dinner.
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Tue–Sat 13:30–16:00 & 19:00–22:00; Sun 13:30–17:00; closed Mon |
| Reservations | Required, book several weeks ahead via the restaurant's website |
| Address | Colima 166, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México |
Signature dishes
- Handmade pasta with huitlacoche
- Guava roll (Rosetta's signature pastry, sold next door at Panadería Rosetta)
Good to know
- Known for
- Chef Elena Reygadas's Italian technique applied to Mexican ingredients, in a converted Roma Norte mansion
Location
Colima 166, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México
19.4188, -99.1625 View on map
Highlights
- Handmade pasta with huitlacoche
- Italian technique applied to Mexican ingredients by chef Elena Reygadas
- Converted early-20th-century mansion in Roma Norte
- Garden-facing dining room
- Guava roll available next door at Panadería Rosetta
Tips for visiting
- Book several weeks ahead via the restaurant's website; weekend nights are hardest.
- Lunch is generally easier to reserve than weekend dinner.
- Request a garden-facing table when booking.
- Buy the guava roll next door at Panadería Rosetta, not in the restaurant.
- The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
When to visit
Weekday lunch for easier booking and daylight in the garden room; dinner for a more romantic mood.
Accessibility
Check with the restaurant about step-free access before visiting, as it occupies a converted historic mansion.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the chef at Rosetta?
Rosetta is led by chef Elena Reygadas, who combines Italian training with Mexican ingredients.
Where can the guava roll be bought?
The guava roll is sold next door at Panadería Rosetta rather than in the restaurant.
Is it open on Mondays?
No. Rosetta is closed on Mondays.
How early should a table be booked?
Several weeks ahead is advised, especially for weekend dinner.