Tonight, we celebrated my sister-in-laws birthday at Rocco's Italiano Restaurante. The service is amazing, with delicious food and wine with great prices. Our family celebrates every occasion here. Thank you!
Kam Z.
Putting the company's name to shame. The food and services are horrible. It's just sad. Don't even waste your time to give this restaurant a try, you will not find a safe parking space.
omar57moon
Place is good! After searching a place to eat burgers around San Pedro this place did not disappoint.Waitress was welcoming, boss was nice gave us some free chips, and food was great! Had the Cali burger ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Paul M.
Oh well. I guess everyone can have an off night. Tonite Rocco's seemed to be having a lot of trouble. The server was unable to keep up with tables. I think there were 5 or 6 occupied) and there was obviously a problem in the kitchen. We did not complain, we weren't in any hurry. But the server said because of the delay, we were offered complementary treats before our meal was served and during the meal a fellow came out and dessert was promised because ordered mixed up and service was slow. Oddly, there was no follow through on either offer. I'd rather that nothing was offered at all if there is no follow through. It just created an expectation that wasn't met. On previous visits have enjoyed a nice brunch, and a few times we stopped in for lunch. (They have awesome tuna salad sandwiches) This evening my wife had the Lasagna and said it was good. I had the Rigatoni. It was just okay. We will visit Rocco's again, I think. But not likely for dinner.
Kae R.
First time visiting Rocco's Italian Ristorante. Went with a group of 9 for lunch. Such a nice atmosphere....Super clean, white tablecloths, a couple of big screen TV's (sound off, thankfully) and a very friendly staff. We asked for separate checks and they obliged....No problem. Big menu with a large variety of sandwiches...Hot and Cold. We all got sandwiches. Looked like most ordered the Philly Cheese Steaks.....Brimming with meat. I got The Central Park sandwich which was fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomatoes and basil pesto. Got mine with melted mozzarella on toasted bread.....Delish!! Had a sampler platter of their Italian sausage with onion and bell pepper sent to the table to taste..... Yummy. As it was one friends Bday, they offered us a sample plate of their deserts. Took a vote after lunch & all agreed we need to go back soon. Looking forward to returning to have one of their pasta dishes next time.
Todd Walter
Great food. Decent portions. Roccos lunch menu has great variety of sandwiches and pastas.The dinner menu is traditional Italian cuisine.I suggest you give them a try and put them in your restaurant rotation.Parking: Small parking lot next to restaurant.
My first time here, I was extremely happy with the service and the food and the atmosphere in the restaurant. The music was so appealing. The Bruschetta, The Lasagna, and The Rigatoni Di Rocco . Fresh and spot on flavors. I will definitely be coming back to try another item on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagne, Olive Dip, Rigatoni Di Rocco, Pasta Italiano
Kwasiemoto
Nice meal, good service, convenient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Alfredo, Pasta Italiano
Cassandra H.
I am unsure how this restaurant got four stars from anyone based on my recent experience there. While it may have potential, there were a lot of disappointments. First, I was one of only three people on a Saturday night - not a great sign - and when I walked in, there was ZERO ambience - no greeter, no music, no sound on the t.v., nothing. Then, the menu presented to me for dine in was incomplete. I had to actually go online to see the full menu, which had things like pizzas and their sandwiches. Why wouldn't they present a complete menu? Then the server wasn't familiar with the menu, but she told me she was just filling in last minute because a lot of the staff had quit. The food was average at best. I ordered chicken Parmigiano for dine in, and it was drowning in sauce, but I ordered the pastrami sandwich and a small pizza to go, just to see if there was something I was missing; both items were average. Originally, when I pulled into a parking spot in the back, a slightly angry gentleman immediately came out to ask if I was parking there for the restaurant or for next door. I should have seen that as a sign that something was off - the limited parking is not why this restaurant will not succeed as it is. The bar next door didn't have parking and it was packed. Apparently, they were having a memorial, and I'm wondering - did the restaurant even reach out to the bar to offer food at all? When the email came to me asking for my feedback, it didn't even give me a couple days to respond otherwise I would have submitted my comments there, but when I tried to submit feedback at 36 hours the link had expired (I wanted to think carefully about what to say before submitting). I'm giving it a star solely because the servers tried so hard to do well, but overall, this was a terrible dining experience.
We were invited to have dinner with friends, who took us to Rocco's in San Pedro on Pacific Av on the corner of 19 St. The area was well lit and it appeared very safe with locals walking about. We walked inside and found a quaint looking restaurant that resembled a restaurant in Italy. 3 of us ordered Rigatoni Di Rocco and one of us ordered Penne Arabiatta. The dishes were well portioned and I immediately could smell the wonderful smell of fresh pasta sauce. Anyone that knows how pasta should be prepared, knows that it's all about the sauce. And this pasta did not disappoint. My compliments to Chef Alvaro, who was working that night.
Cookie G.
Love when you walk in and there are such great pictures on the wall from days past. Food was so good. Had the spaghetti and meatballs. Such great flavor in the sauce and the meatballs were excellent
Ivan Cruz
My favorite place great food! The best drinks! Waitres is so nice n polite. The cooks are amazing! Recommend anyone and everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Waffles, Lasagne, Half Pan Chicken Alfredo, Steak and Eggs, Chicken Alfredo, Pasta Italiano, Cannoli, Half Pan Potato Salad, Large Cheese & Fruit Tray, Kids Spaghetti with Meatball Dinner
Mike H.
The food was excellent! I had a Philly cheesesteak, and my friend had the Aurthur, and shared onion rings and mozzarella balls! So good I glad I only got a 6" because there was food left over. The waitress was super polite and quick! The atmosphere is calm, and pleasant. 6 !
Joleen DRage
Excellent Italian food! Fresh, homemade dishes. I’m a pasta snob - if it’s not al dente, it’s not Italian. Grazie Rocco’s!
Tonight, we celebrated my sister-in-laws birthday at Rocco's Italiano Restaurante. The service is amazing, with delicious food and wine with great prices. Our family celebrates every occasion here. Thank you!
Putting the company's name to shame. The food and services are horrible. It's just sad. Don't even waste your time to give this restaurant a try, you will not find a safe parking space.
Place is good! After searching a place to eat burgers around San Pedro this place did not disappoint.Waitress was welcoming, boss was nice gave us some free chips, and food was great! Had the Cali burger ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Oh well. I guess everyone can have an off night. Tonite Rocco's seemed to be having a lot of trouble. The server was unable to keep up with tables. I think there were 5 or 6 occupied) and there was obviously a problem in the kitchen. We did not complain, we weren't in any hurry. But the server said because of the delay, we were offered complementary treats before our meal was served and during the meal a fellow came out and dessert was promised because ordered mixed up and service was slow. Oddly, there was no follow through on either offer. I'd rather that nothing was offered at all if there is no follow through. It just created an expectation that wasn't met. On previous visits have enjoyed a nice brunch, and a few times we stopped in for lunch. (They have awesome tuna salad sandwiches) This evening my wife had the Lasagna and said it was good. I had the Rigatoni. It was just okay. We will visit Rocco's again, I think. But not likely for dinner.
First time visiting Rocco's Italian Ristorante. Went with a group of 9 for lunch. Such a nice atmosphere....Super clean, white tablecloths, a couple of big screen TV's (sound off, thankfully) and a very friendly staff. We asked for separate checks and they obliged....No problem. Big menu with a large variety of sandwiches...Hot and Cold. We all got sandwiches. Looked like most ordered the Philly Cheese Steaks.....Brimming with meat. I got The Central Park sandwich which was fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomatoes and basil pesto. Got mine with melted mozzarella on toasted bread.....Delish!! Had a sampler platter of their Italian sausage with onion and bell pepper sent to the table to taste..... Yummy. As it was one friends Bday, they offered us a sample plate of their deserts. Took a vote after lunch & all agreed we need to go back soon. Looking forward to returning to have one of their pasta dishes next time.
Great food. Decent portions. Roccos lunch menu has great variety of sandwiches and pastas.The dinner menu is traditional Italian cuisine.I suggest you give them a try and put them in your restaurant rotation.Parking: Small parking lot next to restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lasagne, Rocco's Meaty Balls, Rigatoni Di Rocco, Chicken Alfredo
Loved the rigatoni pasta
My first time here, I was extremely happy with the service and the food and the atmosphere in the restaurant. The music was so appealing. The Bruschetta, The Lasagna, and The Rigatoni Di Rocco . Fresh and spot on flavors. I will definitely be coming back to try another item on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagne, Olive Dip, Rigatoni Di Rocco, Pasta Italiano
Nice meal, good service, convenient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Alfredo, Pasta Italiano
I am unsure how this restaurant got four stars from anyone based on my recent experience there. While it may have potential, there were a lot of disappointments. First, I was one of only three people on a Saturday night - not a great sign - and when I walked in, there was ZERO ambience - no greeter, no music, no sound on the t.v., nothing. Then, the menu presented to me for dine in was incomplete. I had to actually go online to see the full menu, which had things like pizzas and their sandwiches. Why wouldn't they present a complete menu? Then the server wasn't familiar with the menu, but she told me she was just filling in last minute because a lot of the staff had quit. The food was average at best. I ordered chicken Parmigiano for dine in, and it was drowning in sauce, but I ordered the pastrami sandwich and a small pizza to go, just to see if there was something I was missing; both items were average. Originally, when I pulled into a parking spot in the back, a slightly angry gentleman immediately came out to ask if I was parking there for the restaurant or for next door. I should have seen that as a sign that something was off - the limited parking is not why this restaurant will not succeed as it is. The bar next door didn't have parking and it was packed. Apparently, they were having a memorial, and I'm wondering - did the restaurant even reach out to the bar to offer food at all? When the email came to me asking for my feedback, it didn't even give me a couple days to respond otherwise I would have submitted my comments there, but when I tried to submit feedback at 36 hours the link had expired (I wanted to think carefully about what to say before submitting). I'm giving it a star solely because the servers tried so hard to do well, but overall, this was a terrible dining experience.
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We were invited to have dinner with friends, who took us to Rocco's in San Pedro on Pacific Av on the corner of 19 St. The area was well lit and it appeared very safe with locals walking about. We walked inside and found a quaint looking restaurant that resembled a restaurant in Italy. 3 of us ordered Rigatoni Di Rocco and one of us ordered Penne Arabiatta. The dishes were well portioned and I immediately could smell the wonderful smell of fresh pasta sauce. Anyone that knows how pasta should be prepared, knows that it's all about the sauce. And this pasta did not disappoint. My compliments to Chef Alvaro, who was working that night.
Love when you walk in and there are such great pictures on the wall from days past. Food was so good. Had the spaghetti and meatballs. Such great flavor in the sauce and the meatballs were excellent
My favorite place great food! The best drinks! Waitres is so nice n polite. The cooks are amazing! Recommend anyone and everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Waffles, Lasagne, Half Pan Chicken Alfredo, Steak and Eggs, Chicken Alfredo, Pasta Italiano, Cannoli, Half Pan Potato Salad, Large Cheese & Fruit Tray, Kids Spaghetti with Meatball Dinner
The food was excellent! I had a Philly cheesesteak, and my friend had the Aurthur, and shared onion rings and mozzarella balls! So good I glad I only got a 6" because there was food left over. The waitress was super polite and quick! The atmosphere is calm, and pleasant. 6 !
Excellent Italian food! Fresh, homemade dishes. I’m a pasta snob - if it’s not al dente, it’s not Italian. Grazie Rocco’s!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5