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.
Nous avons été servis par Mélina. Pour commencer bien que la nourriture soit bonne elle est un poile trop salé. Il n'y a pas réellement d'ambiance mais ce n'est pas mort non plus donc plutôt agréable. Par contre je tiens à dire que le service reçu a été exécrable. Nous sommes visiblement une famille d'arabe musulmane moi n'étant pas pratiquante je commande une salade César en parlant doucement par respect à ma famille la serveuse précise haut & fort qu'elle contient du porc. Je me dis que c'est pas pire elle a voulu être bienveillante après je prend un cocktail & elle précise encore haut & fort qu'il contient de l'alcool hors je viens de commander un plat contenant du porc donc je n'ai pas besoin de cette précision qui n'a fait que gêner moi & ma famille. Ensuite elle vient voir toute les 5 minutes AU DESSUS DE NOS TÊTES si on a finit nos entrées pour passer aux plats. Elle a bien sûr le droit de vérifier pour avoir un bon service mais le fait de le faire aussi proche mets une mauvaise ambiance & donne l'impression qu'on doit faire vite & donc nous stresse. Puis à chaque fois qu'on essaye de l'appeler pour demander quelque chose elle nous fait un signe d'attendre & va je ne sais où une fois deux fois à la limite je peux le comprendre mais pas toute la soirée. Enfin lors de l'addition elle nous force à laisser un minimum de 15% sous prétexte que'sinon elle doit payer de sa poche' elle pouvait nous le demander plus gentiment sans inventer une excuse de payer de sa poche je ne comprends pas qu'est ce qu'elle devrait payer. Overall, le service par Melina a ruiné notre expérience.
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.
The pizza dough was decent in thickness, but the toppings were overwhelmingly salty...like someone added both salt & MSG on top of everything. Nothing tasted fresh or natural. Service was painfully slow: 20 minutes to take our order, another 20 just to bring the bill, despite us clearly telling them we are in a rush.To make things worse, the blonde waitress argued with us that a 15% tip was mandatory....even after the poor service. A restaurant should earn its gratuity, not demand it. Sadly, between the artificial flavors & unprofessional attitude, this place won't be getting a second visit from us.
J'ai bien aimé ce bar/ pizzeria ! La nourriture est très bonne, le service est sans reproche & les assaisonnements délicieux! L'ambiance était bonne aussi, dj présent & aussi beaucoup de monde sans attente pour entrer. Nous avons passé une agréable soirée!
Not sure why this place has bad reviews. We went twice while in town. Once for dinner & once for early drinks. We found the food & service to be above average. It's not that best authentic Italian, but it's good. Really the only complaint was them having all the windows open & A/C off when it was fairly hot & humid out.
Jul 21, 2025
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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 whole experience felt disorganized & poorly managed. If you value your time & a basic level of hospitality, I would not recommend this place. A reservation should mean something, & customers deserve at least a polite greeting & timely service.
Jun 28, 2025
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$16 for a draft beer & $32 for an average pizza, tipping not included... they have lost their minds! Plus, it's very noisy... do yourself a favor & go somewhere else.
