Rocco's Italian Grille

We went here for the first time on Valentine's day and it was amazing. Great food and service. The portions could have been a tad bigger but the taste was amazing.

At first sight the location looked as if it was closed, but the parking and main entrance is on the back side of the Main Street. A beautiful location and they recommend reservations but accept walk in’s. Nice atmosphere for nice attire with live entertainment. The service was beyond excellent. I had some difficulty understanding the menu, however the server helped us and recommended the seasonal tomahawk steak (which we loved). I recommend reviewing photos of dishes before ordering. We enjoyed everything from the bread to the dessert!

One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to every single time I go. The food is delicious, the service is phenomenal, and the ambiance is perfect for conversation. They have gluten free options and never fail to impress me!

This is my husband favorite Italian restaurant ever !!! He loves this place so much that he try to invite everyone he knows to eat at this place every time he has a chance. Our fav dish is spaghetti frutti di mare and tartufo for desert. Portions are small but with the sparkling water , bread and desserts you will get full. Their sangria and wines are very good. And I love the live music it’s giving Italian movie vibes. Be ready for the 20% include tip if you have a party bigger than 4 but it’s totally worth it .

veal and lobster risotto 10/10 our waitress was lovely she made the experience elegant.

Love this place so much! Went there for the first time last weekend and enjoyed it so much we went again this week. The food is amazing, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is top notch. Shout out to our server Stefani K and manager neRikki. They are attentive to your needs, keep you entertained, and make your time at Roccos the best ever. Bridgeway Station has a gem with this restaurant!

Rocco’s was such a delight. The owner was super attentive checking in with us. The meal was terrific. Portions weren’t oversized but the price was reasonable. I was expecting a much higher bill based on the meal. Food was authentic. Will definitely come again.

Intimate atmosphere, live music, friendly staff and great food it's also reasonably priced. A good place to go on a date night.

Quaint Italian restaurant with cozy atmosphere, live musician and good food. We had the short ribs ravioli and it was spectacular. The triple layer chocolate cake was super. Will return soon.

This was an outstanding experience that we had at Rocco’s. We had a party of 18 that can be very difficult to give good service to. They exceeded all our expectations with great service, incredible food that everyone was pleased with and amazing desserts! I only wish I could give 10 stars in each category and did not get the names of who waited on us, (hope you read this) service was great!!

Rocco's is real italian premium dining.Myself I am more practical and expect a larger sized entree.I had the veal, it was cooked Perfect and very tender! I havent had veal in about 20+ years as I hate to see a young life (Calf) sacrifised! I was stil hungry after I left.I wanted sparkling water for myself but only a big bottle at $7 is available.So PRICEY? YES! Delicious/Upscale! Yes! Difficult to enter from main road and parking sparce.

Came for a random date nite with the wife. Place is kinda small, if you blink youll miss it as you drive by. Did not order anything from the regular menu, however the wife and I did the same special, and it was delicious. Cheese and pepper pasta with chicken. Portion was decent, enough to be full when done, but maybe no leftovers. Staff was attentive and kind. Will return.

Had an amazing experience here, and I highly recommend it to others! My wife and I both ordered pasta specials recommended by the waiter, and we were both blown away. The printed menu prices are reasonable, with most pastas priced around $22-$27, and the special options added an exciting touch to the meal. I ordered the cacio pepe, and although it wasn't the most expensive option, the flavors were rich, and the portion was perfectly satisfying. My wife got the short rib ravioli, which had a delicate balance of flavors, and the five pieces were a great size. The prices were fair for the quality and creativity of the dishes. At $52 for my pasta and $48 for hers, we felt like we were getting top-notch, gourmet meals, especially compared to other places nearby. The waiter made sure to explain the specials, so we knew exactly what we were getting. Honestly, the prices were reflective of the fine dining experience and the care put into the dishes, which made it worth every penny. We will definitely be coming back! If you’re in the area, I highly recommend trying the specials and enjoy the fantastic service and food.

I have lived in Orlando for over 25 years now. I have passed Rocco’s so many time and it was in my bucket list. Today is my 16/33 year’s anniversary. One of my traditions is to check out a new 4 star restaurant every year. Well this was at best one of my favorites. Agi our waitress was amazing and very knowledgeable. The food was amazing. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for some great Italian and service…..

I have been meaning to try this place since it opened about 10+ years ago and finally got the chance to tonight. What a beautiful place! Amazing service, staff was sweet and the bartender's birthday is tomorrow and the whole restaurant sang him happy birthday so I know this place takes care of its people. Me and my husband thoroughly enjoyed our food and it was a beautiful ambiance. They had live music that was beautifully played as well. Me and my husband will definitely be back!

We dined for Valentine’s Day weekend and had Vanessa as our server. She made our experience that much greater and went above and beyond. We enjoyed their lobster bisque, carpaccio, fettuccine Bolognese, carbonara and for dessert had lava cake and tiramisu. It really was such a special way to enjoy the weekend. Thank Vanessa for taking such great care of us!

Just finished our annual Christmas dinner at Rocco’s. We reserved their private room and had a wonderful evening. Food was excellent, service amazing, atmosphere is very nice. Looking forward to returning with the family. Thank you Rocco, Daniel and Michael. All the feedback from our guests was positive! Great experience!

An upscale italian restaurant in Winter Park. A bit expensive ($60 an Osso Bucco), flavors are a bit bland, but beautiful presentation and excellent service. The appetizers and desserts are smaller than in other similar places, not shareable unless they say per due. The lobster ravioli is nice, but the vodka sauce was bland. The rissottos were also a bit tasteless, but ok. We really enjoted the dessert and coffee. The owner makes sure everything is ok, which we appreciate. In general, a nice menu, just a bit expensive.

We were seated by the chef and it was a great experience live music and the nice atmosphere. We ordered magical dining. Only complaint: the appetizers were super tiny and so was the dessert but the main dish was great. The lamb was overcooked so the chef immediately recooked it for us. We had so much fun and this night was a blast.

Very delicious food. Our server was rather rushed...didn't seem interested in anything we had to say until she was done her speech. Beyond that, I enjoyed the ambiance and the food...... I can't even begin to express. The steak was like butter and the sauce was spectacular. I'd come back for sure.

This review is late, but we had a 100th birthday party for my father in the private room. Everything was fabulous from the service to the singer coming into the room to serenade my father. This was in July 2022 and I am just getting around to entering this. i would recommend for any private occassion as the room is totally separate or for just regular dining.

Went for our anniversary for the first time, looking for authentic Italian meal. The server was on point, attentive and thorough. The food was good but lacked in presentation overall considering the price point. The Pappardelle Cinque Terre was my fave dish, plenty of seafood, good sized pieces and fresh pasta with a delisih sauce. The bruschetta was unfortunately very soggy, and a but lacking in flavor, but the balsamic drizzle was very good. The cannoli was absolutely delish!!! We would probably give it another artificial it was a convenient option, but not likely to go out of our way to dine here again.

Excellent service, but in terms of the food, even though it was good, we were disappointed with the presentation. Very simple. We expected more.

Let me start by saying that I love the idea of this restaurant. The cozy atmosphere, dedicated professional wait staff and old school musicians reminds me of the small family restaurants of the 70’s and 80’s. A place where you are greeted by the owner and treated like family. So what are the low points ? In all honesty, not too many. The one thing that stands out are the overpriced specials. Tonight was no different. The lobster ravioli was $45 and contained very little if any lobster. It was a huge disappointment. Safe to say that ordering off of the menu is a sure bet if consistency and value are what you are after. This is not the first time that I have been shocked by the specials pricing. Last time we were here it was the seafood risotto at over $50. Just too expensive for what it was. I give 4 stars because I love having this place in my back pocket when a change of pace is what you are after. The food is good, but could be better. The drinks were great. The service and atmosphere are wonderful. And the specials pricing should be slightly higher than the menu items, but not twice the price. Keep in mind, there are other Italian restaurants near by that offer excellent cuisine. Rocco’s needs to acknowledge this fact and fix the small things. If he does this, he will have the best kept secret in town.

First visit to Rocco's. Party of three adults. Michael, our waiter, was very attentive. Rocco (owner) stopped by our table twice to check-in. Broad menu selection. Some traditional dishes, several "specialties of the house." And on the night we dined, at least five or six specials not on the menu. Decent wine selection. Overall pleasant atmosphere. Dine inside or under the stars. Our table was ready upon arrival. Easy, free onsite parking.

Hi I looked all over the website for a contact, but no luck, really didn't want to blast this on any social media... From what I had, Seafood is NOT their specialty. Seafood pasta, NONE of the seafood was cooked i mean, barely cooked. The shrimp was not good, the scallops were so odd hard on outside and completely uncooked on inside, it went in my mouth and right back out. The only mostly cooked item were the mussels. This is sad because the sauce of the dish was absolutely amazing. So i ate the pasta and the sauce and it was great. My friend and I split two dishes, the wagyu steak (AWESOME) and this seafood pasta dish...I would just recommend staying away from anything to do with the seafood.

A little unhappy with the experience. Been here plenty of times over the years, but today I really was able to see the personality of the business. I was served partially raw chicken parm, but I was hungry and had a few bites before I noticed. I let them know, it was brought to the owners attention, they apologized, and re-served a new one which I appreciate. While I’m not asking for anything free, I would have liked to seen more acknowledgment or something offered. Take it for what it’s worth, but that’s what to expect. Personally, I will now look for a new spot. That’s my personal recommendation as well. My wife against my request, went in back in after dinner to provide feedback. She left feeling like the feedback was not acknowledged, but felt disregarded and was given a “what else to you expect from us” attitude. The ball was definitely in their court. This was a $400+ meal by the way, in no way was this a cheap meal or us being cheap. Just unhappy customers for how the situation was handled for the cost.

I have been here before and loved it. Last night the cesar salad was not good, watered down, and the fruita de mare pasta was dry. I asked the waiter to bring more sauce and he brought me regular tomato sauce. It was not cheap and he was not concerned at all. They have not been focused on the quality lately.

My niece and I were looking forward to our date night to celebrate our birthdays. We chose Rocco’s. The calamari and wine were great.. Up the that point, we thought we had made the right choice. I ordered risotto and my niece ordered raviolis from the “special” of the day. Such a disappointment. My risotto was uncooked.. it was by far the worst risotto I have ever had.. I told the waitress I couldn’t eat it because it was uncooked (see the pic) She said she should have told me their risotto was al dente. I never heard of that. I am not one to make anyone feel bad therefore I told her it was fine… to pack it and I would cook it for my husband.. she said she was going to to try and do something for me.. I told her that’s not what it was about, I didn’t want anything. The risotto was $38 and the 4 raviolis were $44.. The raviolis were good not but worth the money. They were small and filed with ricotta and parm cheese, again not worth the price. I don’t mind paying if the meal is worth it but this was not. Italian food is our favorite therefore, we are always looking for good places regardless of the price. You be the judge when you look at the pictures.. the bill was $202.. that included a bottle of wine though ($75). Sorry Rocco, you need to pay attention to what your chef is cooking. Now I see that other customers have had the same experience with uncooked food.

I went to this restaurant due to having high reviews and expecting a cooked to order meal tasty meal. The Chicken Parm come out in less than 5 mintues, and was super diappointing. I wish I had ordered a steak that would have had to have been cooked to order. There is no way my food order was cooked fresh, and it tasted like a heated up left over item. The tomato sauce tast like right out of the can, so nothing could help it be more flavorful. The portion of the chicken was adaquate, but it was so disappointing that I ate again a few hours later. The pasta was cooked well, but there was not much of the pasta, and it had the same tomato sauce which was not very appealing. I do not know how this restaurant is a resy recommended restaurant, it is average at best, and my food was below average. I could have had a better meal from a hot bar at a take out place. The owner is very nice, but I came for the food and left super disappointed. I should have sent back my food and ordered a steak or other item that was not preped, ahead of time and heated up, however time was not on my side as I had a long drive and a meeting to attend. I paid the bill and fed the chicken to my dog. My waiter had too many tables, he started out very attentive, I had to ask for my check several times and when he brought it he just put in on the table and walked away, nothing was said. I would not recommend going to this restaurant unless you have knowledge of an item that they cook to order that you like. I only ordered my meal and nothing else.

WARNING: This place is horrible. It used to be very good. My wife and I have been coming here for years. It has become a second rate restaurant with high prices. The food and service are horrendous. It took over an hour to get our salads. It took over an hour and a half to get our entrees. When we complained to the owner (Rocco), he made up all kinds of excuses instead of taking ownership of the problems. He actually tried to blame us for sending back the entrees when they came out before the salads. Don't waste your time and money on this RAT HOLE!!!

This restaurant has to be a joke. It was incomprehensibly terrible. The waiters were hovering, the food was microwaved and the prices were insane. It felt like an episode of kitchen nightmares inside. It was also filthy. I can't recommend it less. Please don't go here.

The soda tasted like bleach or some other cleaning product. I had to ask them to replace it at least three times, and even then, I ended up having dinner without drinking anything because the sodas were undrinkable. I ordered the lasagna an extremely SMALL and OVERPRICED portion that tasted like a frozen Dollar Tree lasagna I could’ve bought for a fifth of the price. The atmosphere is nice and the waiter did his best, but overall, it’s a terrible value for the money. NO BIG BOOMS.

Had a reservation and got shuffled to the bar to wait. Spent 20 minutes waiting and decided to leave. Small place with an extremely loud singer placed in the center, unable to hold a conversation with all the noise.

My boyfriend and I had high hopes for Rocco's Italian Restaurant when we visited for the first time on Valentine’s Day, but unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. The fixed menu was extremely limited, the food was bland and uninspired, and the service was even worse. Our waitress, Amisha, barely acknowledged us the entire night, never checked in, and made us feel like an afterthought—meanwhile, we saw her being attentive and happily engaging with other tables. The owner, Rocco, was doing his best to interact with everyone and create a welcoming atmosphere. It’s clear he cares about his restaurant, but unfortunately, servers like Amisha don’t do a good job representing his brand. For $80 per person (over $200 for our table), I expected much better. To make matters worse, there was only one dessert option, and it wasn’t even allergy-friendly for those with nut sensitivities. Definitely not worth the price or the experience. Won’t be returning.

Food came Luke warm and not a lot of it, expensive and came away hungry. Chicken over cooked vegetables none existent. Will not go back.

I went here to celebrate my grandmother's and my cousin birthdays on Tuesday. I ordered the chicken Alfredo and it wasn't good at all. My chicken taste like rubber my noodles we're cooked too long and they didn't put enough Alfredo sauce. The only thing that was good was the beer. My aunt's and the first lady of our church there food came out cold. This place was a nightmare. They charged between 35.00 to 60.00 for a meal and the food taste like it's a T.V. dinner that you can buy from the dollar store. I will never visit this restaurant again. This was my family's first and last time going to this restaurant. We will go to the Olive Garden. Then everyone in our party's had to leave a 20% tip. Do not eat here do not celebrate any special occasions here you will be disappointed. The food sucks and the food is microwave.

Went on NYE and the staff was so confusing and weird. Got approached 5 times by different people back to back and we kept having to say we weren’t ready yet. Felt extremely rushed and there was barely anyone in the dining room. Saw chef and what looked like the manager smoking on the porch and seemed intoxicated upon arrival. The food was so low bar for the price, tasted like olivia garden. Atmosphere was very strange just because the staff felt like they had no idea what they were doing. There was about 10 servers for 3 tables. Would not recommend or go again.

We will not give 1 rate We regret booking at this place will not recommend it at all. So disappointed. Thus place should not be in business in Winter park Misleading Advertising, called twice to confirm advertised music special for NY. The place looked closed and dark upon arrival, we were very confused almost left. The Staff were an organized and pushy Multiple servers approached, creating a chaotic and uncomfortable situation , the waitress had no assigned table, 4 of them asking coming and pushing if we were ready to order The entertainer who played music very bad couldn’t sing at all or play almost like a grandpa sitting and humming there, and with the performer leaving quickly 5 minutes. Subpar, Overpriced Food: Food seemed frozen and was excessively priced (e.g., $50 pasta). No taste. Only thing wad ok was the bread The overall ambiance was lacking fun The owner was unfriendly

Bread came out 40 mins after seating, food took a hour and their were only 2 others groups in the restaurant. Atmosphere was weird, the workers were shady for no reason. Pasta was good but 4/10 experience.