Sartoria

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Tailor's Philosophy in the Heart of Roma Norte

The word sartoria means tailor's workshop in Italian — a place where things are made by hand, with care, from the right materials. It's an apt name for this restaurant on Calle Orizaba in Colonia Roma, where the approach to Italian cooking is precisely that: artisanal, seasonal, and made from scratch.

The space itself reflects the same sensibility. Warm but modern, it draws on the tradition of the Italian osteria while feeling entirely at home in one of Mexico City's most cosmopolitan neighborhoods. The result is an atmosphere that is dynamic without being loud, and comfortable without being casual.

Chef Marco Carboni

The kitchen is led by Italian chef Marco Carboni, whose formation reads as a map of the world's most demanding kitchens. He trained and worked alongside the teams of Massimo Bottura, Gordon Ramsay, and Dan Barber — moving through Italy, Barcelona, London, and New York before arriving in Mexico City. That breadth of experience informs a cooking style that is rooted in Italian tradition but never static.

At Sartoria, Carboni's guiding principle is the philosophy of Italian cuisine at its most essential: quality ingredients, seasonal rhythms, and handcraft over shortcuts. The contemporary Italian menu changes with what is available and good, rather than what is convenient.

Recognition

Gambero Rosso — the authoritative Italian food and wine guide — awarded Sartoria 2 Forks in its 2024 edition, a meaningful endorsement for a restaurant bringing serious Italian cooking to Latin America. It reflects both the kitchen's technical discipline and its fidelity to the values that define the cuisine at its best.

For anyone in Mexico City looking for Italian food that is neither tourist-facing nor frozen in nostalgia, Sartoria on Orizaba 42 is a considered and rewarding choice.