This is highly rated for a reason. Everything from the minute you walk in to the time you leave is a great experience! The menu features a diverse options of Italian dishes. So if you love that this is the place for you. If you order the bread just know it's very filling and the butter that comes with it is a nice touch. The bluefin tuna was also good. I wasn't in the mood for seafood tonight but the flavor combinations were good. The AGNOLOTTI was my favorite and highly recommended! The CAPPELLACCI ALL'ARAGOSTA was also really delicious and flavorful so you can't go wrong with those two pasta dishes. They do have a separate dessert menu though. Just a heads up though it's like you're getting an authentic Italian dinner experience so don't expect to get in and out fast. read more

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We recently came to Rocca for our anniversary dinner. Here is what I thought. Atmosphere: Rocca is located right next to Armature Works in Tampa, Florida. The inside space is simply decorated. I didn't notice any outdoor seating. The decorations are kept simple as the food does the talking! It was very cold inside the restaurant, almost uncomfortably cold. I highly recommend bringing a sweater. I had to put my napkin on to keep my arms warm and the table next to me asked the server to turn the temperature up. Bathrooms: I used their unisex bathroom. It sounds like they also have a mens and a women's bathroom too. The bathroom was nice and clean! Service: Our server Daniel was AMAZING! He was so kind, knowledgable, and passionate about his job. He was so warm and inviting. He gave us an excellent tour of the menu and was very knowledgeable about every single dish. Everyone we encountered was so friendly and professional. I have to give 4 stars for service because one of our bread knives was dirty and it took almost 30 minutes to get the drinks we ordered. As a Michelin star restaurant, you expect perfection. Food: We really loved all the dishes we ordered. I can definitely say that Rocca has very good / top notch food for Tampa. For our starters we ordered the 'Shrimp Fritti' and 'Broccolini'. The shrimp was very good, it was light and packed with lots of flavor. My favorite dish of the entire night was the broccolini. The dish was beautifully presented and had so many different flavors that melded together. It was so good. Highly recommend. We also ordered their bread which was so good, I loved the whipped butter that came with it. For entrees, we tried their 'Cappellacci all' Arrogosta' which I enjoyed. The pasta was a beautiful pink color and delicious. My husband tried their 'Tortello all' Uovo' which he enjoyed. I preferred his pasta dish to mine. The lobster pasta was a little on the sweet side for me but still delicious. For dessert, we tried their 'Burnt Cheesecake' and their 'Riso Al Latte' dessert. The burnt cheesecake was delicious, I would've been fine with the cheesecake alone. I didn't really get the plantains that came with it. The strawberry dessert was my favorite dessert. It was salty and sweet and had the perfect notes of basil mixed in. It definitely made us even more cold and itching to get out of the restaurant. We also received a lemon curd zeppole which was delicious and a caccio e Pepe chocolate with a blackberry candy at the end. Both were good. For drinks, I had the 'Watermelon Spritz' it was more on the savory side but good. I didn't like the thyme piece that keep hitting me in the face. My husband got their 'Lime In The Coconut' mocktail which he enjoyed. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner here and would love to come back. We didn't try their meat dishes because they Iook like they are big enough to share with a party of 4! Also, bring a sweater if you're sensitive to cold spaces! read more

Rocca - Outside - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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What a great dining experience at Rooca. A true 5 star experience in all areas. Service is impeccable as we lost count of how many team members were part of our dining experience! This was our first visit so we decided to try the table side mozzarella. It was fantastic watching the team. Member craft the mozzarella from scratch and then create a beautiful plate for us. We also had the Wagyu Carpaccio which was excellent. I love carpaccio, but was concerned about the mushroom relish it would serve with, but it turned out to be a highlight of the dish. For main courses, I enjoy Ragu and my wife had the quadretti pasta, which was an interesting take on a ravioli. A large square with many pockets of beet, pesto and goat cheese served with a light sauce with peas and guanciale! We ordered a bottle of wine from various expensive Italian selection. Have a product successfully we chose to stick with a bottle from that region and that Sommelier was very happy to come over and tell us about the wine winery. Wine service and selection is definitely a highlight for the restaurant. For dessert, we had a cheesecake that was spectacular, serve served with a burnt top and perfectly caramelized plantains! Kudos to our server Sarah for guiding us through the Menu! read more

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Decided to try another Michelin star rated restaurant and have to rate it against other Michelin star restaurants so will be more picky. First of all if you expect a romantic evening, this is not the place. It looks beautiful but is INSANELY LOUD. Sitting at a small table in the back we had a hard time hearing each other. Can't imagine what it would be like at a bigger table. Service was excellent, as expected. We started with the beef carpaccio which looked really bland but it wasn't. All of the capers and other blends were actually underneath it and it was amazing. We had to ask for shaved parmesan because surprisingly enough it didn't have any so a bit of a miss there. I had the AGNOLOTTI salame calabrese ricotta filling, cherry tomato, garlic breadcrumbs which was very good though a bit too spicy for my taste but the contrast of the crunchy breadcrumbs with the pasta was really good. She had SPAGHETTI al LIMONE blue crab, zucchini, and lemon. That was unbelievably good. Pasta cooked perfectly al dente and lemon was strong enough to be refreshing. We then decided to have the frozen cheesecake with meringue and honestly that was disappointing. Lacked flavors and also had a cookie that was very hard and took away from the taste. Everything together was just too busy with not enough flavor for the cheesecake. Overall, it was priced very well and not obnoxiously expensive like most Michelin star restaurants which means we will definitely be back. They even gave us a little card congratulating us on our anniversary and gave us a small celebration discount which was very nice and surprising. They obviously care about their customers. So 1 star lost for the desert, lack of cheese on carpaccio, bread, and being so loud but if this wasn't a Michelin star restaurant, it would be a 5 star! read more

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Rocca was an absolute standout and the perfect spot for a special dinner with friends visiting from Chicago. From the moment we walked in, the moody atmosphere and low lighting set the tone for an intimate, elevated dining experience. We started with the broccolini and the bluefin tuna crudo, and both were incredible. The crudo was pristine and beautifully balanced, and the broccolini had so much depth of flavor for what might otherwise seem like a simple dish. For our mains, we ordered the Tagliolini al Ragu, Cappellacci all'Aragosta, and Spaghetti al Limone, and every single one was exceptional. The ragu was rich and comforting, the lobster cappellacci felt indulgent and perfectly executed, and the spaghetti al limone was bright and fresh in the best way. Each dish felt thoughtful and refined. Throughout the meal, the little touches made it even more special. We were given small samples of their aged Parmesan to try, warm bread that was perfect for soaking up every last bit of sauce from our pasta dishes, and a lovely white chocolate square at the end of the meal with a surprising but delicious kick of pepper. It was the perfect ending to a perfect meal. We also enjoyed several wines from their extensive menu, which offers fantastic variety. Our server was impeccable, informative, attentive without hovering, and incredibly helpful with recommendations that truly enhanced our evening. Rocca delivers on food, ambiance, and service. A flawless experience from start to finish and we will absolutely be back. read more

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Clearly a cut above normal restaurants. The food was clearly Italian, but in a way that was unique, innovative but most important of all, delicious. The presentation of my broccolini appetizer was colorful and made want to dig in, which is good because I discovered even more underneath. The shrimp fritti was equally good and almost filling enough to be a light meal. The beef ragu had a deep and complex beef flavor, the spaghetti was full of crab, no punches pulled here. If I have one complaint, it's that the portions are larger than expected and just an appetizer and pasta filled us up! We wisely didn't order more, but could not have eaten it if we did. Service was over the top. One of the checks I use for the thoughtfulness of the service is whether or not the restaurant can provide a black napkin which will not leave white lint on dark trousers. Our waitress notice how we were dressed when we were escorted in and was bringing them to us on the first visit. We could barely take a drink of water before it was being refilled again. If you have not been, go I cannot impress on you how great the restaurant is. Save up and go, you won't regret it. read more

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I was in Tampa and saw good reviews for Rocca so I decided to come for dinner. The restaurant is nice on the inside. They were busy, I definitely recommend making a reservation. Luckily it was just me and I was able to sit at the bar. They start off with a complimentary piece of cheese. I decided to start with the Wagyu Steak Carpaccio. This was the best carpaccio I've ever had! I ordered the Martini del Santo to drink, it was nice but definitely strong. Lastly I got the Agnolotti pasta. This was so good! It's a bit spicy and the breadcrumbs on top give great texture. I wish I had room for dessert! This was a great dining experience and the food was amazing. I would love to come back here and try their other menu items. If you're in Tampa, you should make it a point to come here. read more

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The food was delicious. Our server Jeffery was awesome!!! We had 9pm reservations, didn't feel rushed. hope to return soon. read more

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Still one of the best places to eat in Tampa. My reviews are mainly for future me. I originally paid for two hours of parking on the street because the restaurant hours showed closing at 9:15 pm. Our reservations were at 8 pm. We ended up there until past 10 pm so I had to extend my parking. Definitely plan for this dinner to be at least two hours. Parking on the street pay per plate was $2.50 per hour so not bad. Since it was a Wednesday there was quite a bit of parking. We requested in our reservation the burnt cheesecake so they saved us a slice. Otherwise they sell out. If you like not super sweet dessert, this is for you. One of my friends who likes things really sweet wasn't the biggest fan so it's completely dependent on how sweet you like dessert. We got the mozzarella cart. This is why parties of four is perfect, because this appetizer is a good size for parties of four. It's the best thing here and I stand by recommending to always get it. We also got the bread. I'm not a huge bread person because it makes me sluggish. The focaccia is delicious and the butter amazing, but it's still not worth it to me. But if you like bread this is a good appetizer for you. For my main I got the linguine with blue crab because of my past review. Surprisingly I didn't love it this time. I felt like it tasted too much of lemon. I'll try something different next time. I got the ricotta e melon drink and it's still a favorite of mine. It's so unique with sweet cheese foam and cantaloupe. Because it's so special to Rocca I'll keep getting it. Overall I loved my meal here. Service is always fantastic and the atmosphere is upscale without feeling pretentious. I think it's worth the cost and I'll definitely be back. read more

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I went to Rocca last minute with some friends. I wasn't eating, just enjoying the wine, but I got to taste test everything they had and let me tell you, my mouth is watering. Everything was perfection. The restaurant was dim and moody in the evening. Our server was great, attentive, and professional. We ordered two bottles of white wine, both very good and delicious, and the servers kept our glasses topped off. We also ordered the bread, which I usually don't have high hopes for, and it was surprisingly very good. Even more surprising was the salad, I usually never order salads, but this one was incredible. Obviously, we got the fresh mozzarella cart, which is a must. It is just as good as it looks and entertaining table-side. We also tried two different pastas. The truffle pasta was on the expensive side, but if you love truffle, it was amazing. I can't wait to go back and try everything else! read more

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I visited Rocca for a holiday party in December with a group of 9. We made our reservation about 6 weeks in advance. Service, venue, food did not disappoint this crowd. We ordered everything to share for the table. We did not get the mozzarella tableside, but I have had that in the past and I would highly recommend.. Everything and I mean everything was phenomenal. Rocca is attainable, a value and excellent as a Michelin star restaurant. I have been to many Michelin star restaurants and I think this one offers the most bang for your buck. You don't leave disappointed. I will certainly return to Rocca. read more

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we ordered the mozzarella cart for the first time. We needed to see the hype! It was honestly so good. The mozzarella was nice and warm and the texture with the flaky sea salt. It was everything I needed in a cheese. The first few times I've ever come to Roca it's been about quantity of plates, but I think I've really narrowed it down to what I love. The little gem salad, and the pasta al limone, are just perfect and so consistent. Another first this time was the bistec which once again would recommend. It was cooked perfectly seasoned well. our waiter was wonderful. Great personality! read more

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I would rate this Michelin star restaurant a 3/5 at best. I will say the service was amazing, very attentive. We ordered the bread appetizer and that was incredible. The focaccia bread was super soft and airy and the sourdough was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the lemon butter that came with it was quite a different flavor but very yummy! We also got the mozzarella cart, the experience was cool since it is table side but I wish that the waiter offering that service talked a bit more and explained the process. I am disappointed in the fact that the tomatoes were so small. The ratio to the mozzarella was not enough, especially if you're paying $49 for it. The rohan duck had burnt skin and no flavor. The sauce was good and that made up for the lack of flavor. The fettuccine noodle texture was like rubber and it was cold. If you're wanting to get that at the price of $69, yes, $69 because of the truffle, I would definitely opt for something different. ESPECIALLY, since it is a pasta that doesn't include protein. But you have to like truffle because it is a distinct taste. The ragu was okay, if I'm being honest I've had better made at home. I liked the thickness of the noodles but unfortunately they were hard, as well. Which was a turn off. They definitely needed to be cooked a little bit longer. It lacked flavor and it probably needed more seasoning. The presentation was okay. If you see in the back room with the plants above you, there are roach traps. Which is great for prevention, but they definitely should have hidden it better. I know we live in Florida and deal with bugs plus they were real plants which is nice but I looked up and was kind of grossed out lol. It was my husband's birthday and they brought out a one scoop of honey ice cream with graham crackers and sprinkles. That was decent. For a Michelin star restaurant, I expected better. Especially at the price point everything is at. read more

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Elevated Italian vibes with tableside mozzarella and a strong pasta focus sounded like the perfect night, and the cocktails really were great. The only downside was the atmosphere. It's loud like a sports bar and they had football playing on the TVs, which threw off the fine dining energy a bit. The rigatoni didn't blow me away, but the agnolotti was fantastic. I wish I was able to try the duck, unfortunately they ran out (must call in ahead to reserve). However, the bistecca (NY strip) surprised me. It came with string beans and cauliflower purée, and the veggies were honestly some of the best I've ever had. The real winner of the night was the chocolate custard. One of my top ten desserts. It tasted like a Ferrero Rocher with the perfect mix of crunch and thick mousse. Recs: agnolotti, chocolate custard read more

Rocca - Agnolotti - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

My wife recently treated me to dinner reservations at Rocca for my birthday and the meal was one of the best I have experienced in Tampa. I started with a cocktail, the Rocca Old Fashioned, which had quality bourbon, a hint of orange and was lightly sweet. Next we had an order of bread which was super airy and paired with a heavenly lightly salted creamy butter. Now, we wanted to save most of our bread for the next dish in order to soak up any escaping sauce. The Spaghetti Al Limone is possibly one of the best pasta dishes I have had in the US. Perfectly al dente pasta was marinated in a tangy buttery lemon sauce and mixed with flakey meaty lightly briny crab and strips of crisp zucchini. My stomach is rumbling as I think about this dish. Now the star of the show came next: the Dry Aged Rohan Duck. I had to reserve this dish in advance to make sure they didn't run out for our meal. The dish was massive and could have fed three or four people (We took about 1/3 of the dish home). Strips of super tender juicy duck breast had a thin layer of buttery crisp skin and topped with a flavorful sweet glaze. A pair of duck legs were super tender and rich and surrounded by a nice crisp skin. Rich buttery melt in your mouth foie gras paired nicely with the meat. The meat sat on a bed of savory creamy polenta which had a texture similar to grits. Finally, for dessert we had the Burnt Cheesecake. This airy creamy dessert was paired with tender lightly salted caramelized plantains. Overall, Rocca is well deserved in their Michelin star and is a must indulge in Tampa. read more

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We had dinner here on a Friday night and it was the best date night. We made reservations well in advance, we were seated right when we arrived. It's dimly lit and intimate inside the restaurant. Our server was at our table within minutes of us sitting down and took our drink order and brought us water. He gave us a little highlight tour of the menu, we decided to start with the bread and the mozzarella cart. If there's anything I recommend experiencing at Rocca - it's the mozzarella cart. Watching them process the cheese curds into the mozzarella is just so cool and it's something you don't get tableside at just any restaurant. My husband ordered the Tagliolini al ragu and I ordered the tortello all' uovo - both are a 10/10, so mouth watering. For dessert we ordered the cheesecake with plantains for dessert - even if you're not the biggest fan of cheesecake, I recommend trying this. It's so light and fluffy, yet still so creamy and rich. And the plantains on the side that are drizzled in a syrup with sugar pair so perfectly with the cheesecake. Can't wait to visit again for another date night! read more

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Have heard about Rocca from friends for awhile and was able to finally able to make it for dinner. Service was first class and the restaurant itself is super cute. For appetizers, hubby and I had the bluefin tuna and little gem salad and both were wonderful. The salad was fresh and crisp and the tuna was buttery and delish. For dinner, we enjoyed the pesce alla ligure (branzino) and spaghetti al limon. Being a steak guy, my hubs was delighted w his fish and said he'd absolutely order it again. I was impressed with the pasta. It was portioned perfectly and had a very bright lemony flavor. We can't wait to go back. read more

Rocca - Bluefin tuna crudo - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We went to Rocca last night and there were some great things and some things that were honestly not good at all. Let's start with the good. All of the appetizers were amazing. We got the carpaccio, the fried shrimp (which was one of the best shrimp dishes I've ever had), the foie gras pâté, which was perfect, and the tuna crudo, which was probably one of the best dishes I've had in a long time. The bread service was also amazing. The whipped lemon butter was phenomenal. Service was impeccable, truly top-notch, 10/10. Unfortunately, both pastas frankly sucked, and they were the most expensive ones on the menu. I got the truffle pasta and we also ordered the lobster pasta with saffron. The pasta on the lobster dish was undercooked and the sauce just didn't feel balanced/there was something missing flavor-wise. The truffle dish was also very disappointing. I'm not sure if the truffles were off or what, but they just didn't taste great. I've had truffles before and this wasn't it. On top of that, the pasta had an overly aggressive amount of butter. To end on a positive note, both desserts were phenomenal. We had the pistachio ice cream and the chocolate tart, and both were excellent. Honestly, if it weren't for the pasta, the place would have been a 10/10. It's just disappointing because this is a Michelin-star restaurant that's supposed to shine with pasta, but unfortunately we both agreed the pasta simply wasn't good. That said, I would probably go back for the appetizers and maybe try the duck dish. read more

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Rocca is one of five Michelin-starred restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, and it was worth every dollar I spent. We made reservations three weeks before because the restaurant is very popular and in high demand. Upon checking in, we were seated almost immediately in a private corner of the back room, which our party loved. The service was impeccable. We were provided with new plates and silverware for every course we ordered. The staff worked flawlessly and in harmony, and they cleared the table after each round, preparing us for what was to come. At one point, when the girls went to the bathroom and our food arrived, the servers waited to serve the dishes until everyone was back at the table. The food is next level and what I would compare NYC and Vegas meals to. The pasta is fresh, and the sauce is creamy and light. Everything I had truly englighted my taste buds with fireworks of flavor. Make sure to get the mozzarella cart as its hand made right in front of you! This place is worth every dollar! I cannot wait to return and experience the fantastic atmosphere at Rocca again. read more

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After three visits (yes, three--I really tried, third times the charm), I'm still baffled how Rocca wears a Michelin star. The experience lands somewhere between aggressively average and impressively unmemorable. The food? Fine, in the most literal sense of the word. Nothing offensive, nothing inspiring--just... there. The much-hyped mozzarella cart is more performance art than pleasure, with an Automaton-like presenter who might've been auditioning for "most disinterested staffer in Tampa Bay." The result was good, but not 49.00 good. I will say there was a woman who presented four chunks of Parmesan and smiled. The space itself has moments--pockets of nice design in certain places in the restaurant --but overall it's hard to feel transported when you're staring out at a grass-and-sand parking lot that services Armature Works on both sides of the building with windows. What really gets me, though, is the pretension. Rocca behaves like it's operating in culinary heaven, when in reality, it's serving up middle-of-the-road dishes wrapped in a Michelin-branded illusion. I personally cannot justify ever returning. I am happy to pay for good food, service, experience and not balk at a hefty price tag. Unfortunately, Rocca will not be a place I will return to or recommend. read more

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Everything about our dinner was AMAZING. I felt like my tastebuds were constantly just shocked by all the good flavors it was my birthday dinner and our waiter (forgot his name) took really good care of us!! I'd 100% would recommend this spot to everyone. Also, got the Salumi (not pictured because we ate it before I remembered to take a photo) and the melons were the star of the show personally! If I could, I would just eat that everyday, all day. read more

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We visited Rocca on a Friday night. It was super busy, but we had a reservation so we were seated promptly. The restaurant had nice decor inside, but the music was kind of off. It was very much clubbing music which didn't really match the vibe. The service at this place was off the charts good. Everyone there seemed committed to us having a good experience. We started with their bread service, the tableside mozzarella, and the beef carpaccio. The bread was free good, but the butter stole the show. It was just incredible. The tableside mozzarella was an awesome show, and it was really good, but I don't know that it felt worth the money. The gentleman preparing it was really cool though and he answered all our questions and talked us through what he was doing. The beef carpaccio was a bit of a let down. The marinated mushrooms kind of dominated the flavor profile, and it was texturally very one note. It's the only thing we got that I genuinely wouldn't recommend. For mains, we both had a really hard time deciding because there was so much food that looked fantastic. I got the egg yolk ravioli. It was absolutely perfect in every way. I would definitely order this again if I were a regular, but since I live in Orlando, I'd have to try something new if I went again. My companion got the octopus arrabiata which was so damn good too. It was perfectly seasoned and the octopus was tender. But really the most impressive thing here is the pasta. The pasta is incredible. It's so tender and cooked to perfection and it's amazing. They make it from scratch in their kitchen. We ended up skipping dessert, but I'd love to try it another time. I'd absolutely go back to this place. It genuinely does live up to the hype. The one things that made me dock a star were the price on the mozzarella and the carpaccio. read more

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This place serves delicious food and has great service! We ordered the duck, Caprese salad, truffle pasta, spaghetti ala limon. They were all delicious but my favorite was definitely the spaghetti. read more

Rocca - Caprese Salad - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Will return; 3.5 really This Michelin one-star restaurant has a simple, industrial decor consistent with other venues in Armature Works. I like their Spiegelau wine glasses, Fortessa tableware, pared-down menus (though the wine list is extensive), and crisp, professional service. Everything feels controlled and competent. But the food, overall, didn't quite rise to the same level of distinction. We ordered - sourdough bread - fresh mozzarella - pork arrosticini - agnolotti - tagliolini al ragù - two reds - semifreddo The bread is excellent, especially with the whipped butter/cream--unexpected and genuinely delicious. I was anticipating olive oil or old-fashioned butter, but this was a pleasant surprise. Both red wines, Franc Rodaro and Chianti Moro were decent. Our server asked whether we had dined there before and introduced their "sharing concept." I find this framing dated. It's 2026--sharing food isn't a concept; it's a norm. Maybe it's cultural (I'm Chinese, sharing is instinctive), but Italians share as well. Labeling it as a "concept" feels oddly performative. The tableside mozzarella is showy. The young man preparing it is skilled and fluent in the ritual, but the cheese itself was unexpectedly firm and chewy. Fresh mozzarella, at its best, should be soft and moist--something I've had plenty of elsewhere, including at places like Iavarone Brothers. The pork arrosticini arrives beautifully plated, with two tiny purple sakura blossoms that are delicate and striking. Visually refined. The barbecue, however, would benefit from better-quality meat. The pastas are the standouts. The agnolotti, finished with sparkling breadcrumbs (& salt?), is deeply flavorful. The tagliolini al ragù is impressively al dente. Saving a small piece of bread to soak up the sauce elevates the dish to its best possible version. Dessert redeems the ending: the birthday gelato was excellent (thank you), and the Persian lime semifreddo was light and well-balanced. No tiramisu, unfortunately--I'm a big bore. Some practical notes: - The bathroom stall locks are awkward to use. - No toilet seat covers. - Two tables by the kitchen (each seating four) typically carry a $1,000 minimum spend. - Complimentary parking is available, entry on Ola Street. - A 2% facility fee is added to the bill. Background context: this is chef-owner Bryce Bonsack's first restaurant. He trained at Italian kitchens and two Michelin-starred New York restaurants--Blanca and Corton. Tampa Bay Times critic Helen Freund (who profiled another restaurant, Hales Blackbrick frivolous lawsuit over my initial 3-star review last June) gave the restaurant a 10/10. Chef Bryce received Michelin stars in 2023 and 2024. Their website may need updating--I saw 2025 posted on the front door. read more

Excellent service we were seated at a hightop by the bar. To start chef's complimentary Amuse brioche: Parmigiana cheese. We loved it. Drinks: I ordered the ricotta lemon vodka drink. It was my absolute favorite would definitely get it again. I also ordered a red wine for dinner. For an appetizer we shared the Pâté. It was served with a moscato jelly, pickled onions, and caper berries. It was enough for 2 people to share. 10/10 For an entrees, I ordered the Agnolotti - a spicy stuffed pasta dish with salami ricotta filling. Lots of olive oil. If u don't like spice be careful with this one. It definitely has a kick. 9/10 Torello al uovo - mushroom ricotta stuffed ravioli with an egg yolk. 10/10 this was excellent great flavors. And to finish complimentary palate cleanser - white chocolate bites. Yum! We loved the ambiance and all the hanging plants throughout the restaurant. read more

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Again Rocca is incredibly well deserving of its highly regarded reviews and reputation for providing a delicious meal. We had awesome service and our waiter was knowledgeable and thoughtful, making our celebration extra special with customized menus. The mozzarella cart is an absolute must every time! read more

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Came here for my birthday purely because of the Michelin star rating. I was immediately at home with the decor, atmosphere and vibe. If I lived closer, it would be a regular hang out spot for sure. The bar area was real upscale. The Black Negroni was the best Negroni I've ever had. Their other cocktails were well crafted also. The menu was otherwise very small. For just me and my wife, we ordered the Whole fish and two pastas (Ragu and Limone). The food was legitimately good. We just had to order a lot of it to be full. After many years of dining, I think I'm going to avoid Michelin rated restaurants. Sure the food is good but it seems there's a juxtaposition between culinary art and quantity. If I'm going to spend $300 on a meal for 2, at some point quantity matters. read more

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ROCCA!! I had to roll my Rs and use my Italian accent for Siri to know where to take me LOL. We booked this Michelin Star restaurant out about a month ago for a party of 4. First sat and noticed the environment and ambiance was quite casual. Light and airy, kind of cheap looking chair. It didn't strike me as a fancy place at all. We sat with a great view of the wine cellar. Overall the food was delicious don't get me wrong, but the pastas I feel like I could have also gotten at a nice Italian place. The crab and ragu pastas were delicious. We also did the waygu beef strip (Bistecca). So tender and juicy cooked perfectly. The highlight of the show was the fresh mozzarella makes table side. Worth it alone to come here for that!! Apps we had the bread service and the salumi which came with the most delicious melons I've seen. Dessert was okay, I wouldn't do the burnt cheese cake. We did get these cute little scoops of gelato for our celebrations. Service was on point, but it was very fast paced. They were cranking things out. They didn't miss a beat though. That's what sets Michelin restaurants apart. Plates and silver reset at every juncture, as well as the tables crumbed. Attention to detail was amazing. Although the server made to attempt to engage us in friendly conversation. To sum it all up, amazing meal. Would I be running back here immediately? No. But definitely worth a visit for a social occasion. read more

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I'm no stranger to a Michelin experience, so I came with pretty high expectations. Unfortunately, Rocca did not live up to the hype for me. The restaurant is beautifully laid out. As for first impressions, the hostess could be friendlier. We were never greeted or welcomed but quickly asked if we had reservations the second we opened the door. Luckily, our server was a delight! She was friendly, knowledgeable and patient with us first timers to Rocca. We started off with the bread appetizer, chicken liver & foie gras pate, and the tagliolini al ragu. We decided if we loved it we'd order more but if not, we'd pay and continue dinner elsewhere. I'll say, the hit of the three items was the chicken liver & foie gras pate. Delicious! Honestly, I would come back just for this dish because the rest fell flat for me. The main dish which was the ragu, tasted like nothing special. It wasn't rich or flavorful... it was bland. It did taste fresh but definitely not memorable. After that, my boyfriend asked if I wanted to try the other pastas but I said no & opted to finish dinner next door. It was our anniversary, so the little complementary ice cream was a cute surprise. Overall, I would come back for the chicken liver & foie gras pate but that's it. read more

Rocca - Tagliolini al Ragu 07/2025 - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Took the family for our daughter's first Michelin dining experience. We drove 45min from Clearwater beach and it was well worth it. Service was excellent, and food was exceptional delicious. The restaurant itself is beautiful but the place was really loud. Appetizers - we would recommend the the Shrimp Fritti. We also tried the Steak Carpaccio which was very rich and rather fatty for our taste. The Bread came with oh-so-light lemony whipped butter. We ordered three pasta: 1. Spaghetti al Limone - my fam's fave but my least fave. I found it too lemony and rather one tone in flavor. 2. Tagliolini al Ragu - my fave. The deep and complex flavor of the Ragu was outstanding. 3. Agnolotti - I would put this as no 2. Supposedly the staff's fave. The filling was very rich and has a little kick to it. Most importantly, you have to order and reserve the Burnt Cheesecake as soon as you sit down. It was one of the best cheesecake we had and I'm not even a cheesecake person. The cheesecake was super light, not overly sweet and complemented with sweet plantain sautéed in maple syrup. We also tried the Chocolate custard which was ok. read more

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We picked Rocca for a fancy mother-daughter date night. Our server was attentive and helpful. We got the bread, little gem salad, mozzarella cart, agnolotti, and peace alla ligure. My qualm with the salad is that the leaves were whole/not cut up. Drives me nuts-no one's eating a full lettuce leaf. However, the mozzarella cart more than made up for it. It was fun watching it be made tableside and the whole plate was absolutely delicious. The fish was the next best item- and let's not forget the crispy potatoes that came with the fish! We barely had room for dessert but that didn't stop us from getting the pistachio gelato and chocolate custard. My mom, who notoriously does not like chocolate, ordered the custard and found it to be her favorite. Would definitely return for a similar occasion. read more

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Rocca was a great dining experience with good service and a nice elevated-casual ambiance. Highlights for us were the duck, agnolotti, blue crab spaghetti, mozzarella art, foie gras, and broccolini. The vegetables were especially flavorful, and the duck was the clear star of the meal. One thing to note: if you plan to order the duck, expect about an hour wait since it's prepared to order. Well worth it. read more

Don't you love it when a restaurant exceeds your expectations? That was the case when my friend took me to Rocca for my birthday dinner. She had made reservations (for the wrong date) but fortunately caught the error the day before we wanted to go, and was able to get a 5:15 pm reservation. Friendly greeting when we walked in, and lead right to our table. The restaurant was decorated in pleasing shades of blue and white, leaving a clean and cool impression. Our waiter came right over, and in no time we had our wine and champagne. Our waiter, Taylor, has to be one of the best servers I have ever had. His ability to describe things on the menu, and off the menu, was outstanding. So much detail you really felt like you knew what you would be getting. For our meal, we started with fresh bread, and the mozzarella cart. On busy nights they have 2 or even 3 carts going at a time. So fun to watch and hear all the steps involved in making a ball of mozzarella, and the caprese salad we were presented with at the end was fantastic. Our entree we decided to share the fresh catch of the day - we chose yellowtail snapper - that was pan fried and served with tomatoes, onions, olives and fingerling potatoes. Nice touch that when the fish is served, it is accompanied by a chef who pours the sauce over it in front of you. We also shared a smaller side of pomodoro, one of my favorite pasta dishes, and it was outstanding. I, of course, never leave without dessert, and this experience we chose the pistachio gelato with honey and lemon zest. Divine! They were also kind enough to bring me a vanilla scoop with sprinkles and a candle in it. Decaf cappuccino was perfect as well. 10 out of 10 for the food, and 10 of of 10 for the service - I absolutely can't wait to go back. read more

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Not all Michelin star restaurants hold up to the recognition. Rocca certainly does!! celebrated my wife and I's 27 year wedding anniversary yesterday. Everything, from the advance service I receive from jenna managing a flower arrangement, had a concern about the flowers condition and reached out to me in advance, worked with the staff to bring the flowers at an appropriate time was the start of excellence service. Once we arrived, we were greeted and jenna knew it was me, and she arranged the table to include a menu that had a welcome 27th anniversary printed on the menu. The white staff was extra attentive, multiple coming by and saying congratulations. The food was exquisite! My wife and I, have had the fortunate opportunity to travel around the world and eat it unique and world, renowned restaurants, and being from Tampa and Rocca being here for six years and we have not been here yet we have heard mixed reviews, but we take those in stride depending on who's providing them. The food was so good that between us we actually added two additional entrées. For a total of four entrées, three appetizers and a dessert. The black truffle pasta was undeniably exquisite Their lobster pasta cream sauce was so balanced. We spooned the entire plate until nothing was left. Their chicken, liver pate, and Foi gras was outstanding! The simple salad, their version of a cesar was to die for. From our being received, the service, the staff, the food and presentation and delicate balance flavors. - there is no wonder why they are Michelin rated! read more

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Finally made it to Rocca! And adding to the gazillions of reviews, ha. Reservation at 5pm and was seated quickly. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived and didn't get too noisy as it filled up. There were 4 in our party so we immediately started with the bread and table side mozzarella. Both were excellent and the server and mozzarella served were friendly and helpful. I was happy they had 2 non alcoholic beer options too! I read some reviews about just getting pasta dishes instead of proteins so that's what we. I had the gnocchi and it is easily now one of my top favorite meals. The salmon roe adds a little something to it that's unexpected. The ragu my friend ordered was also delicious. We each ordered a different dessert to try them all and I think the ricotta gelato was the standout. Rocca hit a great note of delicious food and a fun experience. read more

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Excellent service by the staff from hostess to wait staff which made the experience wonderful. The restaurant is well decorated and allows for ample yet spacious seating. Food was excellent. My daughter and husband ended up having changing dishes since she found his to be more what she was in the mood for. Lovely dining experience. read more

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Best recent dining experience in Tampa Bay that I can remember. The service was impeccable. All of the food was amazing! Dim lighting and nice seating. Super impressed. read more

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As an avid cheese lover, the mozzarella cart alone is worth the visit, easily deserving its own Michelin star. The carpaccio was the best I've ever had, and served over a bed of pickled mushrooms so flavorful it doesn't even need the bread. For the main course, we had the agnolotti, perfectly balanced with a subtle spicy kick. I'll definitely be back to try the burnt cheesecake, order it early before it sells out. The dark, moody ambiance paired with top-tier service makes this place an absolute Tampa gem. read more

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So, I feel compelled to update my review after we returned to Rocca last night. Although we had no plans to return, my husband and I were invited by one of his colleagues and his wife. We tried to suggest a different restaurant but they insisted that we go to Rocca and promised us they have always enjoyed it. I'm honestly thrilled that they convinced us to give it another try because it was fantastic! I guess the first time we went, we just picked the wrong things or maybe it was just an off night because this was a totally different experience. We left the ordering up to them as they had tried many of the items before. I highly recommend the beef carpaccio, agnolotti (perfectly spicy), carbonara (special) and the wagyu. We also had two bottles of wine, a Nebbiolo and another Italian wine I don't remember. Everything, including the service was 5 star. I'm sorry our first experience wasn't great but this more than made up for it. Outstanding! read more

I can't say enough good things about Rocca. While I miss the early days of not needing a reservation on the weekend, the recognition is well deserved. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing and clean. I've never had a meal from Rocca that was less than perfect. Now that we no longer live in Tampa, Rocca is a must every time we visit. read more

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