Rocco's Italian Grille & Bar - Winter Park, Florida

Vincent F.

Great date night here last week. Every dish was delicious and fresh. Service was excellent and attentive.

susan G.

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 .

Adam N.

What a wonderful experience we had tonight! We were originally going to try another restaurant, but they weren’t accepting walk in’s. As we were leaving the original restaurant we saw Rocco’s Italian Grille, and decided to give it a try. From the owner, Mr Rocco, greeting us at the door to the cannoli for desert, everything was exceptional! Persio & Bono were great servers! We will definitely be back!

Jenni C.

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!

Haley R.

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!

Stephen L.

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.

Charles K.

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.

Irene W.

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.