If you are going to Boston, you must not miss this bar. Very pleasant service. We didn't have food, so I won't rate it.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
sheepdog
Ziti with meatballs. Tasty but portion size very small for price. Meatballs were relatively large but only two come with the meal. Not a lot of pasta. How much does pasta cost? Nothing on the side, no salad. Small side salad cost another $10. No thanks. There are much better North End options.
BrendanM
Great place, all of the food tasted so fresh and came out very fast. We had a res at 6pm and were seated right away at 5:51. Big portions of bruschetta and pasta. Lots of TVs to watch any game going on. Out of the way of most of the North End chaos. I would absolutely go back even just on my own.
Zoe Maguire
TERRIBLE establishment. My boyfriend and I were looking for somewhere to eat, and while he parked the car, I walked in to get us a seat. I walked in to an entirely empty restaurant. All 3 employees were behind the bar talking and upon entering, they looked up at me with extremely annoyed expressions. I then said “Hi! How are you?”, and while the hostess got up to speak to me, the old woman behind the bar just continued to looked at me rudely and clearly bothered to even have to do her job and said “Fine.” I proceeded to say “My boyfriend is parking our car. Could someone tell me where the restroom is? If it’s for customer’s only-“ and the rude old woman interrupted me, looked at me with disdain, and said in the most incredibly rude tone “It’s for customers only”. Had I not been interrupted, I would’ve finished saying “If it’s for customers only, I would be happy to purchase a drink first”. I replied “Well, as I was saying, I’d love to purchase a beverage first”. She looked me up and down and said “There’s a hotel down the street with a restroom you can use.” to which I replied in a very friendly tone despite the blatant disrespect “I’d like to purchase a drink and grab some food with my boyfriend. I just also need to use the restroom haha. It’s a bit of an emergency”. The older woman and her other female coworker behind the bar exchanged an annoyed glance (making it very clear that they were annoyed with me - a customer trying to enjoy the establishment) then she replied in the nastiest tone “As I said, there’s a hotel you can use the restroom in up the street. Get out.” I have never been treated so poorly in my life let alone refused service for no reason. It’s incredibly sad that this establishment allows let alone actively participates in discrimination against disabled citizens. If I could give this place zero stars, I would!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Bill Robbins
Great little spot to grab excellent food and watch a game. Staff was awesome and the food was fantastic. The staff were super friendly and very polite as they were asked by a few people walking by to use the restrooms. They gave them directions to where public restrooms were located and were very professional to an individual who was not very polite as he could not comprehend that this was a private establishment and the restrooms are for its customers. Bravo great job all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay himelstein
Liked that it is on the quiet side of the north end. More roomier and they have outside dining if the weather warrants.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicholas DiMuzio
Rocco’s Cucina & Bar in Boston’s North End offers a wonderful dining experience, perfectly suited for a casual meal before heading to a game at TD Garden or for a laid-back evening. This small, cozy establishment has a charming ambiance that combines relaxation with a touch of cool. The menu, featuring a variety of dishes, caters to diverse tastes, ensuring a satisfying meal. Its convenient location and the warm, welcoming atmosphere make it an ideal spot for both locals and visitors in a more laid back and less crazy setting. Whether you’re gearing up for a game or winding down for the night, Rocco’s strikes a fine balance between comfort and style.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Landon DiMuzio
Very calm place with TV’s and good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New York Sirloin Steak Tips, Chicken Wings, Cheese Pizza
Saga
Good food. Excellent pounded this veal parm. Yummy clams and pasta. Service perfect. A great team of nice people. The place is comfortable and intimate but also a classy feel with lots of energy. The ambiance somehow manages to be a delightful mix of local bar and nicer restaurant. I love it there. If sports are on the multiple TVs it can be a but loud but not too bad.
Absolutely awesome time at Rocco's! Second time here and my favorite place to go in the North End. Service was excellent, everyone is always so nice. Michelle is awesome, think I had her last time too, but she is so nice and made our experience great! The bartender with the black curly hair was super nice too (didn't catch her name) Definitely will celebrate my birthday here again. The rigatoni alla vodka was out of this world — my new favorite! Thank you for such a special birthday celebration!
Romeo Nijsse
We had a good time here.
Linda C.
Food was good, awesome friendly service, casual fun atmosphere !!We wanted to watch a specific football game, they were very accommodating with our seating and put the game on for us. We will definitely go back when visiting Boston again.
Great little gem for an excellent dinner and drinks before an event at the Garden. Food quality of the North End; decent prices and portions enough to be full but not so much that you feel bad not taking leftovers. Nice short walk to/from TD Garden - perfect to walk off dinner before sitting for an event.
Jessica K.
The white mashed potato pizza was incredible! My husband and I will be drooling over it until we visit Boston again some day. We also had the chicken tenders appetizer. Huge portion and delicious! Conveniently located in the North End (walking distance to our hotel on Battery Wharf), great staff, and delicious food.
Great staff- no issues with our baby or teen
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you are going to Boston, you must not miss this bar. Very pleasant service. We didn't have food, so I won't rate it.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ziti with meatballs. Tasty but portion size very small for price. Meatballs were relatively large but only two come with the meal. Not a lot of pasta. How much does pasta cost? Nothing on the side, no salad. Small side salad cost another $10. No thanks. There are much better North End options.
Great place, all of the food tasted so fresh and came out very fast. We had a res at 6pm and were seated right away at 5:51. Big portions of bruschetta and pasta. Lots of TVs to watch any game going on. Out of the way of most of the North End chaos. I would absolutely go back even just on my own.
TERRIBLE establishment. My boyfriend and I were looking for somewhere to eat, and while he parked the car, I walked in to get us a seat. I walked in to an entirely empty restaurant. All 3 employees were behind the bar talking and upon entering, they looked up at me with extremely annoyed expressions. I then said “Hi! How are you?”, and while the hostess got up to speak to me, the old woman behind the bar just continued to looked at me rudely and clearly bothered to even have to do her job and said “Fine.” I proceeded to say “My boyfriend is parking our car. Could someone tell me where the restroom is? If it’s for customer’s only-“ and the rude old woman interrupted me, looked at me with disdain, and said in the most incredibly rude tone “It’s for customers only”. Had I not been interrupted, I would’ve finished saying “If it’s for customers only, I would be happy to purchase a drink first”. I replied “Well, as I was saying, I’d love to purchase a beverage first”. She looked me up and down and said “There’s a hotel down the street with a restroom you can use.” to which I replied in a very friendly tone despite the blatant disrespect “I’d like to purchase a drink and grab some food with my boyfriend. I just also need to use the restroom haha. It’s a bit of an emergency”. The older woman and her other female coworker behind the bar exchanged an annoyed glance (making it very clear that they were annoyed with me - a customer trying to enjoy the establishment) then she replied in the nastiest tone “As I said, there’s a hotel you can use the restroom in up the street. Get out.” I have never been treated so poorly in my life let alone refused service for no reason. It’s incredibly sad that this establishment allows let alone actively participates in discrimination against disabled citizens. If I could give this place zero stars, I would!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Great little spot to grab excellent food and watch a game. Staff was awesome and the food was fantastic. The staff were super friendly and very polite as they were asked by a few people walking by to use the restrooms. They gave them directions to where public restrooms were located and were very professional to an individual who was not very polite as he could not comprehend that this was a private establishment and the restrooms are for its customers. Bravo great job all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liked that it is on the quiet side of the north end. More roomier and they have outside dining if the weather warrants.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rocco’s Cucina & Bar in Boston’s North End offers a wonderful dining experience, perfectly suited for a casual meal before heading to a game at TD Garden or for a laid-back evening. This small, cozy establishment has a charming ambiance that combines relaxation with a touch of cool. The menu, featuring a variety of dishes, caters to diverse tastes, ensuring a satisfying meal. Its convenient location and the warm, welcoming atmosphere make it an ideal spot for both locals and visitors in a more laid back and less crazy setting. Whether you’re gearing up for a game or winding down for the night, Rocco’s strikes a fine balance between comfort and style.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very calm place with TV’s and good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New York Sirloin Steak Tips, Chicken Wings, Cheese Pizza
Good food. Excellent pounded this veal parm. Yummy clams and pasta. Service perfect. A great team of nice people. The place is comfortable and intimate but also a classy feel with lots of energy. The ambiance somehow manages to be a delightful mix of local bar and nicer restaurant. I love it there. If sports are on the multiple TVs it can be a but loud but not too bad.
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Absolutely awesome time at Rocco's! Second time here and my favorite place to go in the North End. Service was excellent, everyone is always so nice. Michelle is awesome, think I had her last time too, but she is so nice and made our experience great! The bartender with the black curly hair was super nice too (didn't catch her name) Definitely will celebrate my birthday here again. The rigatoni alla vodka was out of this world — my new favorite! Thank you for such a special birthday celebration!
We had a good time here.
Food was good, awesome friendly service, casual fun atmosphere !!We wanted to watch a specific football game, they were very accommodating with our seating and put the game on for us. We will definitely go back when visiting Boston again.
Great little gem for an excellent dinner and drinks before an event at the Garden. Food quality of the North End; decent prices and portions enough to be full but not so much that you feel bad not taking leftovers. Nice short walk to/from TD Garden - perfect to walk off dinner before sitting for an event.
The white mashed potato pizza was incredible! My husband and I will be drooling over it until we visit Boston again some day. We also had the chicken tenders appetizer. Huge portion and delicious! Conveniently located in the North End (walking distance to our hotel on Battery Wharf), great staff, and delicious food.