Osteria Fratelli Mori
Where? Osteria Fratelli Mori (Ostiense, Rome, Italy) Map Menu
When? Sunday June 14, 2026
Who With? Me
Food Style? Italian
I’m so tired today, Apple Health says I’ve hit 26k steps, so I’ve chosen a dinner restaurant close to the metro so I don’t have to walk too much. Around the corner from the Pyramide station on Line B is this osteria, “Moors Brothers”. There’s a few tables outside but I’m led into the large dining area at the back. It’s got a rustic but welcoming feel to it, especially because of the wooden and brick floor and furniture, and there are many families dining on this Sunday night. In true osteria style, several bottles of wine line the cabinets around the restaurant, but I don’t feel like drinking tonight.
Mains
Saltimbocca alla Romana: Slices of veal with ham cooked in butter and sage, with sautéed chicory
I like the meatiness of the veal. It’s very thin and perhaps a bit chewy, but very tasty and fragrant because of the layer of ham and scatterings of sage leaves. Eating it with the chicory balances it out nicely and there’s a bitter finish that cleanses the palate with each bite. I feel like this is a good break from the carb heavy meals I’ve been having lately, though it is a bit on the oily side.
I’m still hungry, which is a good sign that I haven’t over ordered, and I’ve got my eye on the dessert trio, which provides 50% more dessert than normal.
Dessert
The Top Three of Fratelli Mori: 1/2 Tiramisu, 1/2 Yogurt Mousse with berries, vanilla and cookie crumble, 1/2 Ambrogio's Ricotta with candied orange and caramelised pistachio
I have instructions to each the yogurt on the left first, then the ricotta on the right, then the tiramisu in the middle. The yogurt is simple but has a lovely texture from the crumble. The berries are perfectly sweet and tart and give this a nice summer vibe. It’s light and refreshing. The ricotta is heavier, I really like the bitterness of the citrus rind, it balances the sweet elements. Finally, the heaviest of the three, the tiramisu has a classic flavour with a strong alcohol and coffee essence that I’m really enjoying. All three have really hit the spot and they’ve been sized perfectly to fill my dessert stomach.
One thing I love about Italian restaurants - they don’t rush you. You have to catch the attention of the wait staff to get the bill, or you can just go up and pay at your own pace, leaving you to just take your time and sit and absorb the ambience of the restaurant. This is somewhat at odds with my introversion, but it’s nice being able to just relax and enjoy my time in the Eternal City.
Posted by Jeremy at 9:18pm on Tuesday July 7, 2026 :: 0 comments :: 