MORETTI GRIFFINTOWN is where it all began. The exposed brick and warm lighting add to the cozy atmosphere. While pizzas fire up in the wood burning oven, the scent of truffle mac & cheese fills the air. The vibe is perfect for dinner with friends, the cocktails and wine will not disappoint.
Across the reviews, Pizzeria Moretti is described as a charming Italian spot with delicious pizzas, pastas, burrata and desserts and a warm, inviting atmosphere, though experiences vary widely with service and pacing. Many diners praise the food quality, fresh ingredients and attentive staff, while others find the service disorganized or slow and some interactions feel overly persistent or inattentive. The vibe is repeatedly described as lively and stylish, with a DJ on weekends and a vibrant energy that many guests enjoy, but the noise level is often cited as very high, making conversations difficult. Value is mixed, with some finding the pizzas fairly priced and others noting higher prices or small portions and occasional per person charges. Several reviews highlight strong drinks or wine, good desserts, and a generally welcoming first impression, yet a few report issues such as miscommunications about orders, delays, or in one case a rat was seen and the response criticized. Overall, Pizzeria Moretti delivers standout flavor and atmosphere for many guests, but consistency in service and noise management appears to be the dividing line between consistently positive experiences and more critical ones.
Super cool restaurant with great service, food & ambiance. I had the oysters, & pasta with homard. The place has a great vibe with a DJ playing...it becomes quite hard to have a conversation after 9 pm but I will go back for sure.
Food & drink was good, music is really fun. Our server was indifferent to us & seemed a bit put out to do her job. The people (men) bringing food & refilling water were exceptionally friendly & attentive. We were initially seated in a back corner behind a pillar & I asked to be moved, which they accommodated. I guess we didn't have the right vibe for the prime spots.
This place has really great interior decor. Vibes are super nice, there was a DJ playing & the music was awesome. The food was delicious we ordered the Morettini pizza as well as the calamari & shrimps appetizer. We also ordered margaritas which were really good. The service however was okay. The waiter asked us when we finished our water bottle if he should bring another one or we won't be drinking anymore? Which we found was weird. Also, my boyfriend literally had a bite in his mouth & the waiter took his plate away. It was just a weird interaction but otherwise we enjoyed our dinner.
The restaurant had a cute cozy rustic vibe. The food was alright but not anything special. Had the vodka pasta & it was good but nothing out of the ordinary. My partner ordered the cacio e pepe gnocchi except they were out of the gnocchi & said we could get a different pasta which was fine & got the fettucine. However when they brought it out it wasn't the cacio Pepe sauce it was the Mac & cheese which we didn't order that was a bit odd & they didn't say anything . We also had the Cesar salad & the carpaccio the portions are a bit smaller & again it was good but nothing special. The service was okay we tried to get the server to come over quite a few times & she kept ignoring us. There is definitely much better Italian spots downtown with better service.
I always say, you judge a place by the taste of their aranchini ! very yummy, i enjoyed immensely. staff is beautiful & kind ... very loud atmosphere but a vibe
We celebrated my partner's 45th birthday at Moretti, & it was a great success! Our group of 35 enjoyed excellent service from the staff, who managed everything efficiently while still allowing us time to relax. The food was plentiful & delicious, & the vibe & music were great. Thank you so much to the staff for making it an amazing experience!
I love the vibe of this restaurant. Food is good Can be little loud sometimes that you can't listen to next person sitting with you lol But overall yes it's best place with nice crowd
Made reservations a few days ahead for a party of 4. We had a bottle of Rosé, lamb chops, salmon tartare, margherita pizza, & penne alla vodka. The service was phenomenal & my only regret was that we were heading to an event afterwards, otherwise I would have taken away the leftovers. The pizza & penne alla vodka were the stars of the show. If you're not into the music while dining vibe, find an alternative, but if you are, the DJ was amazing. Great experience all around.
