È Passata la Moretta | Osteria Romana di un Tempo

My husband and I had such a wonderful experience here. The service was fantastic; you could tell the servers all really cared about the food. Our server recommended a wine to pair with our meal, and it was perfect! My photos aren’t the best, but I can’t recommend this restaurant enough.

Best rabbit I have ever had! So plentiful and delicious! Loved the puntarelle salad!

Just wow, I came here twice in my trip to Rome. The Amatriciana was my favorite pasta that I tried in Rome, the service is very friendly, great ambience

Rude front of house service, filthy setting, and we ended up cleaning our own table. If you wish to have a memorable lasting memory of a negative experience which will ruin you day and will be long lasting, sour your taste of Rome and visit this awful place…… We visited this local spot in Rome expecting a simple, relaxed meal and left genuinely disappointed. I don’t enjoy writing negative reviews, but the experience was so poor that I feel other travellers and locals deserve a heads-up. From the moment we arrived, the attitude from staff was rude and unwelcoming. There was no basic courtesy, no attempt to help, and when we tried to ask a simple question (about seating/service), the response felt abrupt and dismissive. It set the tone immediately, and unfortunately things only got worse. The cleanliness was shocking. The place looked like it hadn’t been properly cleaned in a long time—surfaces and the general dining area felt grubby and unpleasant. What made it worse was that tables were left dirty and instead of staff clearing or wiping them down, we ended up clearing the table ourselves just so we could sit down. That’s not “casual” service—it’s basic hygiene and customer care, and it simply wasn’t there. Even after we tried to make the best of it, the overall atmosphere was uncomfortable because it felt like we were an inconvenience rather than paying customers. Between the filthy environment and the rude service, we lost confidence in the place entirely. In the end, we decided it was best to leave rather than risk eating somewhere that didn’t appear clean. I understand that hospitality can be stressful and places get busy, but there’s no excuse for customers having to clean their own tables in a dirty setting while being treated poorly. This was an awful experience, and we won’t be returning. I’d strongly suggest management looks seriously at staff training, customer service, and basic cleaning standards, because right now this place is letting itself down badly.

Such a classy place. Best and most tasty pasta in Rome to date. Service was so so good and staff are so cool and lovely. Wine was recommended to us by the waiter and it was delicious. Immaculate vibes.

Great atmosphere, good pricing, good food and huge local wine selection. As an American visiting Rome, we stumbled across this place due to the patio. Due to popularity and a lack of a reservation, we had to sit inside. Sitting inside was still worth it, though if you want to sit outside later in the evening I'd recommend getting a reservation. This restaurant serves authentic Italian food, not the touristy stuff we have found elsewhere in the city.

Thank you for the best first dinner in Rome! The food was incredible. The members of staff were extremely lovely. Our waiter went above and beyond explaining us all of the special meals and translating to English so perfectly. It’s our first time in Rome and thus explanations were very much needed. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. The atmosphere was so lovely and authentic. What a truly great Italian restaurant!

We were recommended È Passata La Moretta by a local friend. Who specifically stated to try the carbonara and so naturally we had to give it a try. I wanted to make sure we had a table outside for dinner so I dropped by the restaurant at lunch time (they have a contact number but as a tourist I don’t have calling capacity, only data) - I wasn’t confident that it would be okay to walk in during lunch and reserve for dinner but the team couldn’t have been nicer and more accommodating and I was able to reserve a table outside for that night. Arriving at 8pm in the evening for our reservation, La Moretta was busy (so definitely worth reserving of you want to ensure you get a seat). There was a good mix of locals and tourists and the restaurant itself is located a few streets back from the main road, down some fairly tight alleyways, meaning there is limited car traffic, adding to the ambience, especially if seated outside. We were served quickly by a very attentive and professional team of waitstaff and had the Buratta with Red Cabbage as a starter - the Buratta was the creamiest I have had yet, delicious in pairing with the bitter red cabbage, a refreshing and light starter. For mains we had the Amitriciana and Carbonara pastas. The Amitriciana had a delicious, deep red and rich sauce with a generous amount of pecorino, not too salty either which I appreciated. The Carbonara was really the star though, very traditional, very tasty and let me say that I would pay a lot of money just to know how they got that Guanciale so crispy - absolutely divine. Overall the food, ambience and service were all on point, and we had a very enjoyable evening. Thank you to the La Moretta Team for making our last night in Rome a memorable and delicious one.

While in Rome for the week our family ate dinner here FOUR times. Truly outstanding food, fresh ingredients, good vibes, and great service. Our favs included: cacio e Pepe with truffles (best pasta dish I've ever had), the rabbit, the lemon chicken, and the meatballs. Make a reservation and expect to take your time. 10/10 recommend.

I highly recommend this place its in a nice quite area the food and wine are delicious. They do speak English if you need some help explaining the menu. If you do want to sit outside you do need reservation if you don't you will sit inside overall its a great place to have some good pasta. Katia she was just amazing .

Vibe check: 10/10 Ambiance: 7/10 Wine: 8/10 Food: 9/10 Service: 8/10 I ordered what was recommended to me so I've forgotten the name. The food was really good and I also enjoyed the white wine I had. The service was great but they do take a while to come back once you're served. Food came out fast. There's seating outside but no heaters. The inside sitting is VERY small! This spot has a casual feel and up beat music for maybe clubbing. We liked it a lot! The staff are nice and seem fun and happy.

Absolutely lovely local spot! Busy with locals so call for reservation! They gave us free drinks while we waited for a table which was very kind. Quick service and lovely people/ atmosphere

Dirty inside--the bathroom smells like urine, no seats on toilets, I counted 8 flies on my table. The water glasses smell like they were washed by hand with dirty sponge and they serve what tastes like tap water as " still." Waitress ignored me completely so I had to ask another server for the check a second time. He apologized for her. I opened a door by accident thinking it was the toilet and it was a room that looked filthy with workers' gear piled up. The food is mediocre. Carbonara tasted a bit cold and gummy. Tomatoes on caprese that others ordered looked way underripe. The wine tasted sour. Wish I hadn't impulsively chosen to eat here on my last night in Rome and trusted online reviews.

Fabulous local place in Rome! My boyfriend and I were stumbling around Rome and were looking for the perfect pasta. Really we just wanted to see what other people were eating and if it looked delicious we were sold. We'll after walking by this place for an errand, we immediately came back for a late lunch. Their outside terrace was poppin but we gladly too a break from the Roman heat and sat inside. Also $5 Prosecco?? Had to get a glass or two with our meal hands down. So we decided to order the ravioli with spinach and ricotta, a Cesar salad, a Roman pasta with a tomato bacon sauce and salada mixa. Y'all everything was fabulous that we ended up finishing with some grappa, espresso and their tiramisu. Also, we honestly weren't sure who our servers were but everyone was so helpful and pleasant and we also couldn't get over how everyone in Rome spoke great English! Come, eat with the locals and enjoy.

We had an absolutely lovely evening sitting outside in a quaint square enjoying conversation with the attentive wait staff. The food was lovely and the in-season options were particularly good. The bill came to a total less than what we had been paying for worse meals. Overall this was a much better meal and experience than what we've had in Rome that may require a call ahead since clearly the locals love it as well.

Walked to this restaurant accidentally and it turned out amazing. We were walking from the Vatican towards our hotel when we spotted this cute restaurant. The menu was on a big board and written in Italian, we kind of guessed what to order and sure enough did an amazing job choosing the best dishes. Our waiter didn't speak English too well but we understood each other perfectly. So happy we found this place. Super delicious food, packed with locals having lunch.

Such a wonderful place for lunch. We got the anchovy bruschetta as well as the three famous Roman pastas: cacio e pepe, alla amatricana and carbonara! The carbonara was PHENOMENAL!!! Dreaming of it!! Definitely would go here again.

Very cute restaurants with lots of outdoor seating. I would recommend making reservations if you want to make sure you can sit outside. Inside is cute as well. Staff was friendly and helpful. Everything I ate was delicious and pricing was very reasonable. Would highly recommend and will definitely come back to try other items on their menu.

We came across this place for a lunch while strolling around Rome. Located on a not-too busy street, it was a nice place to sit outside and enjoy the city. You aren't on a patio inhaling truck fumes. The margarita pizza was delicious but the best part of our lunch was the pasta e fagioli. Looks deceptively simple, but great flavor! The table white wine was perfectly refreshing for a hot afternoon, more spritzy than sweet. Great little find.

We were in Rome for five nights and we loved this place so much we ate here four out of those five nights. This place is a hangout for locals -- you have a real sense that you are observing a vibrant community of young and old Romans. The food was delicious and cheap (at least by our Bay Area standards). This is not a fine dining establishment. The service is casual, but friendly and helpful.

Slow service! Food is so so. Ordered pizza that has a bland taste and regular French fries. It took 20 minutes to get our bill. We had to ask 3x and had to go inside and stand there just to get our bill!

I debated on 1 star but I don't hat this place. The pizza was ok! The place is pretty cool and a decent location. Food was a two star service a 1 star. I practically had to beg to pay for my meal. I asked both workers and neither would bring me the bill.

I thought that the atmosphere of this place was very welcoming and local, and while it wasn't fancy, the food I was served here was exceptional and was some of the best dishes I have tasted. The ingredients are fresh and delicious, and the food is divine. I would highly recommend dining here.