One of my favorite new date night finds just outside Denver. Located in the heart of Morrison inside a beautifully restored 150-year-old stone building, La Rocca Rossa opened less than a year ago and brings a fresh take on the classic steakhouse: Italian traditions meet seasonal Colorado ingredients and creative flavor combinations and plating. Whether you're heading to Red Rocks, spending the afternoon in Morrison, or just looking for a special dinner, this one is absolutely worth the drive! Live-fire steaks, incredible handmade pastas, and one the better gluten-free selections I've seen at an upscale restaurant. What we had: - A pasta + lamb appetizer special - Wild Porcini Mushroom Beef Tartare (GF) - Ras el Hanout Wood Grilled Baby Heirloom Carrots (GF) - Pistachio Basil Caprese with Burrata (GF) -- a favorite! - Herb Basted Wood Grilled Red Bird Half Chicken (GF) - Prosciutto Wrapped Elk Medallion (GF) -- another favorite! read more

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We've been wanting to try La Rocca since it opened but happened by chance this past weekend when our favorite restaurant up the street had an 80 minute wait time. Fortunately enough, La Rocca was able to squeeze us in. Firstly, the service here is absolutely impeccable. Our waitress was lovely and the bussers were in and out seamlessly. I was a little disappointed in their drink menu, nothing sounded enticing but I decided to try the white Negroni. Pretty but wasn't really a fan. Burnt nettle flavor. I should've just gone with wine. We started with the calamari and rosemary bread to start. The calamari was cooked well, the style wasn't my favorite though. The bread and butter were amazing. For the entrees we had the elk, layered lasagna, rabbit fettuccine, and the filetto. These were all very good, with the exception of the filetto, which wasn't bad by any means, just excessively earthy and blah. The filet was cooked perfectly though. For dessert we had the tiramisu, blood orange key lime, and the crème brûlée. Two of three were good but the tiramisu was inedible. Really surprising for an "Italian" restaurant. I didn't complain, but for the spectacular service otherwise, I was surprised that the waitress didn't ask. Also surprising was that it was my son's 18th birthday and they knew this and didn't even bring a cup of ice cream or something. Not necessary but definitely strange given the level of the establishment. Overall, we had a very lovely experience here. Would I go back? Yes. Would I choose it over my favorite up the street? No. read more

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Great restaurant with fantastic food. Such a pretty place. I loved the decor and a cozy fireplace. It's a finer quality and experience and that comes with a steeper price. Service was excellent! Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. Food was really tasty and most importantly prepared fresh with high quality ingredients. Porcini mushroom beef tartare was a bit out of our comfort zone but it was surprisingly well balanced and tasty. We enjoyed it. We loved the salad with pears . Yummmm! The rabbit pasta dish was very flavorful and tasty but rich. We shared it and couldn't finish it. Desserts are amazing too ! Really enjoyed it! Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Great, warm location on the main strip of downtown Morrison. A newer place, maybe working out a few kinks, but the food and service were outstanding. I made the easy decision to judge the cuisine on a the Caesar and steak standard. The Caesar was well dressed with unique pink lettuce - not to mention white anchovies, my favorite. There were a couple beef specials and apps, but I went with the filet, well cooked and melt in your mouth with a nice demi. The barley risotto was ok, not my favorite, but I still would order the plate again. An even bigger surprise was the passion fruit cheesecake, it disappeared quickly. Add this place to your list. Note: Yelp needs to do something to not amplify 1 star reviews by out of state reviewers with only 1 or two reviews. Two of which I unfortunately see on this restaurant. read more

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La Rocca Rossa is one of those places you leave already planning your next reservation. We've been twice now, and both meals were absolutely outstanding. We started both visits with the flame-grilled shrimp and the caprese with burrata. The shrimp had that perfect char from the live fire -- smoky but still sweet and tender. The burrata caprese was fresh, beautifully plated, and balanced. Simple ingredients done really well. First visit, we ordered the short ribs -- deeply flavorful, fork-tender, and comforting without being heavy. Second visit, we went with the Japanese Wagyu instead, and wow. Perfectly cooked, buttery, and rich without feeling overwhelming. Completely different experience from the short ribs but equally impressive. But the true standout both nights? The lasagna. It comes out in a tin mold, and when they lift it off, warm Gorgonzola pours over the top. It's a dramatic presentation, but more importantly, it tastes incredible. The pasta layers are delicate, the sauce is deeply developed, and that Gorgonzola takes it over the top. It's one of the most memorable pasta dishes we've had anywhere. Service has been excellent both times -- attentive, knowledgeable, and well paced. The wine and cocktail program is strong as well, and you can tell they put thought into the overall experience. Yes, it's on the higher end price-wise, but this feels like a true occasion restaurant. Based on two consistently outstanding meals, it's easily one of the best dining experiences in Morrison. read more

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I went here with some work colleagues and the experience was amazing! The atmosphere was lit dimly to provide a calm and quiet environment. Our waitress was very helpful in explaining the daily specials and was able to answer all questions we had about the menu. We took her suggestion on the wine selection and she was awesome in suggesting the wine. The food was very delicious! Some of the pairings seemed a little odd but trust me when I say the chef knows how to be creative and making the flavors work. The tartare was seasoned perfectly and was topped with a delicious quail egg. The elk tenderloin was the special of the day and it was cooked to perfection!! 10/10! I will be coming here again! If you're in the Morrison area, it is definitely worth a visit! read more

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Amazing restaurant! The service here is amazing from the hostess, waitress (Jaiden amazing! so nice), and food runner. They made the experience even better. The restaurant itself is so so cute. Love this vibe. The tartare was definitely a leap but it was actually really tasty (if you like mushrooms!). The salad was honestly the highlight of the night, it was so fresh and well balanced, best salad i've had in a while. The rabbit alfredo was new for us but we really enjoyed that too. Great rich flavors, it was honestly perfect for too because of the richness. The tea was great too. Their lemon sorbet was exactly what I wanted, tart not sweet, very good sorbet. The hazelnut passionfruit special dessert was the highlight for sure, such a well balanced dessert. The blood orange one was just okay, the texture and taste was a little odd but still nice to try it. Overall great place I'd highly recommend if you're in the area and are willing to pay a little more for quality. read more

We celebrated our anniversary here and it was incredible! From specialty cocktails to delicious appetizers and entrees! The service was also fantastic. We ordered the fire roasted shrimp and burrata as our appetizers and wow so full of flavor! Next was the lasagna and short ribs. Presentation and flavor was so good. We really needed another incredible restaurant close by and we will be coming back for sure. It is pricey but always good for a special occasion or date night. read more

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Opened in August at the former location of Cafe Prague. We really miss Cafe Prague but thought we would try out this Italian steakhouse. We were super impressed. Very inventive choices on the menu, food offerings We don't normally see. Waygu steak for a special, served with thinly sliced potatoes and granola! Bizarre but it works. Very tasty Octopus with both a pesto and a red sauce. They even have specials for the desserts! About twice the price of Outback but five times better. And service was excellent. Jacob, our waiter knew the menu well and helped guide us to good choices. The other staff did a great job supporting him. Ambiance? Much like Cafe Prague, but a little bit more light and airy. Nice place to spend a Saturday night celebrating our 38th anniversary. read more

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Tremendous capes salad. Good cocktails'. Nice wine list. Bison short ribs were excellent. Elk medallions were very good. Service was top notch and friendly. Decor was classy and beautiful. read more

It is fine dining with a cost to match. That said, the food was excellent and the server and the rest of the staff were warm and welcoming. The atmosphere was comfortable. There were 7 of us and everyone truly enjoyed the' artful platings and very pleasurable tastes. read more

Mon dieu! OMG! JFC! This place is the BEST. The best cuisine. The best flavors. The best staff! The best management! The best kitchen! The best chef! I've been coming here since it opened. Chef Rand knows what he is doing! The food is impeccable. The tartare! The filet! The ravioli! There is nothing like this food in Denver. Jayden & Carlie are magicians behind the bar. Ryan is the best major domo anyone could have. Get here. Eat the food. Talk to the staff. Be present. Love everything. I promise you will! read more

This was an absolutely spectacular meal. Everything was crafted with such care and love. Please come support a local gem

Enjoyed the cocktails and appetizers, but they lost us with the entrees. Lots of very fussy ingredients that don't come together well. The proteins of each dish we ordered were great - cooked perfectly. But nobody in our group cared for the sides. The wagu steak came with a smear of edamame purée and a few sprigs of purple cauliflower - would have been so much better with potatoes and green vegetable. The salmon was nice, but came along side a strange assortment of things that looked so unappetizing and didn't taste great either. If they simplify the dishes a bit and just focus on good flavors, we might give it another try. read more

This was my first time here and things were pretty Great! The food was excellent ( I had an Elk steak)! Our server was Stacy and she did an amazing job of making it a great experience. I love the interior of the restaurant and the best chairs to sit in ever! read more

Delicious meal and great ambiance! We had the porterhouse for two and it was so good.

Wonderful food, service and ambiance. Everything we ordered tasted excellent and the presentation was superb. Can't wait to go back!

Everything we had here was amazing! I ordered the Rosemary Grilled Colorado Filetto and it was absolutely incredible, and perfectly prepared, and my partner would say the same for his salmon. We had wonderful appetizers, desserts and cocktails, along with our server being fantastic and extremely attentive. Will absolutely come back and highly recommend! read more

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Best foccacia thats ever graced my presence. Stopped for drinks and a snack, husband and I were so impressed we made reservations for dinner two days later ! read more

I didn't take any photos because the food was too good to let sit for even a second! Highly recommend the salmon, the Colorado filet and the Bison short rib. read more

The food was exquisite! Melt in your mouth flavor explosion, highly recommend! We enjoyed a corner round table for our party of 6, it was perfect for conversing. The decorations and lighting set the mood for a great night out! read more

My husband and I had dinner here last night and were absolutely blown away by the food, service, staff and ambiance! We love food and have been to many of the top restaurants in the city and LRR ranks near the top! We shared all dishes- started with focaccia and marinated olives (bread and compound butter were so good we ordered some to go), Caesar salad then shared the porterhouse as our main. The steak was cooked perfectly (medium rare)as well as seasoned to perfection, broccoli was amazing and fingerling potatoes were delicious! We finished with the tiramisu and my husband declared it might be the best he's had. We will absolutely be back, soon! read more

Menu very limited, one steak only, offered for $144.00. I had overpriced lasagna instead and my wife ordered chicken, both overpriced al la cart for $42 and $38 respectively. The lasagna was oddly spiced and the chicken was served raw near the bone, it must have been frozen to start with. Went with another couple. We were seated at an uncomfortable table ( 3 on one side and 1 at the head with the other side next to the bar. Got to look at the backsides of the bar patrons during our very poor meal. Three of us got sick later during the night due to the food. Do yourself a favor and eat elsewhere. read more

Phenomenal food and drinks! We had a double date here and were kindly greeted by the chef and manager. Great ambiance, absolutely delicious food, and wonderful drinks. We will be back. read more

This place is Unbelievably Delicious! The food is some of the Best I've had in Colorado! Each course got better and better- even down to the desert, which I usually skip. I absolutely Recommend and look forward to dining there again! Oh, and the ambience is divine! read more

Just bad all the way around. Chicken was served raw...must have been frozen. Didn't understand the severity of food allergies.....3 of the 4 people at dinner were up all night with food poisoning.... way over priced....The whole place seemed like they were in over their head... Big time waste of money and suffering with stomach issues. AND we were over charged. Food was terrible read more

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here in mid August, just after they had opened up. I made a reservation, which I would recommend. The entire evening was wonderful. The hostess greeted us warmly and seated us right away. The decor is very nice and the background music is not overwhelming. The food was fabulous as was the service. I would stack up La Rocca Rossa against any high end restaurant in Denver! We always enjoyed Cafe Prague and miss it. La Rocca Rossa takes it up several notches. read more

Food was good especially the focaccia bread. We sat outside on a lovely evening in August. Service was good as well. A little pricey.

We had a really mixed experience. This restaurant replaced an absolutely BELOVED local place (Cafe Prague), and is now much more expensive, more pretentious, and DARK. Everyone was getting out their phones to see the menu, and it was just, well, kind of depressing in there. My huband's lasagna was great, my salmon was fine - but the polenta was absolutely tasteless. They are working out the kinks as a new place, and I wish them well, but it shouldn't cost $200 for a couple eat out in the very unprententious town of Morrison. Read the room, people. I just wish they would have planned to be better "new citizens" of the town. read more

Service was slow, food came out cold and the waitress and manager didn't seem to care. We won't be back!

Priced way too high for the quality. Restaurant trying to be a high end place but it's not worth it since you can get better experience at the Fort just a mile down the road. read more

Rand has once again hit it out of the park! We a started with a very original White Negroni cocktail--exquisitely refreshing, multi-layered, true to the spirit of the original Negroni but even better--and the wonderful Nutty Old Fashioned that we've enjoyed for years at Evoke 1923 in Evergreen. Spanish calamari with aioli, carmelized onions, and pickled peppadews was a sizable and delectable appetizer. The filet with wild mushroom barley risotto was perfectly grilled and the Hokkaido sea scallops were delightfully complemented by pan-seared gnocchi. Modest but very reasonably priced wine list included a really lovely Austin Hope Cabernet. Very busy but not noisy--we'll be back!! read more

l ate the new wonderful restaurant on the Main Street in Morrison called La Rocca Rossa and I had their wonderful Fennel Sea Scallops 5 Stars...and Linder was a great server....! read more

Had a wonderful meal and experience. The cocktails were perfect and our dessert was amazing. Glad to have a new, exciting concept in Morrison. Well done! read more