Very nice atmosphere and excellent service. the supremo pizza and the lasagna were delicious and huge portions. small salad was huge! nice wine list. 1/2 off bottles in Monday. will definitely return. read more

The place is bigger than it looks. There's plenty of tables inside and there's more in the adjacent patio area. I made a reservation online and it was easy to do. They also have some parking but not sure where else to park if it gets full since there's not that many parking spots. Went there on Tuesday (5/5/26) to celebrate my birthday. We walked in and were told we could sit anywhere since it wasn't busy. We ordered the Prickly Pear Martini (w/gin not vodka), Chicken Piccata and Chicken Parmigiana. They brought out their complimentary roll before the meal so we ate that first. Here are my thoughts on their food and drink. Dinner Roll: Toasty/crunchy shell but soft on the inside Prickly Pear Martini: Good Chicken Piccata: Saucy and delicious Chicken Parmigiana: Tasty. Just wish the chicken was smothered with the marinara sauce instead of just a dollop. It definitely could've used more sauce. The service was good. They don't check on you too often, but also not often enough. They asked if we wanted some more rolls but then never brought us more after we said we wanted more. The reservation system asked for the reason you're coming in but don't think they read/use that information because nobody that helped us brought up the birthday. Overall a great experience and the food was very tasty. We will definitely be making this our local spot for Italian food. read more

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Rocco's is a cozy casual Italian spot in the heights with fantastic prices and good food! Staff was nice and welcoming, felt like a true local hidden gem. Meatballs were great and loved the addition of ricotta. Both entrees were pretty big portions and felt comforting. Chicken parmigiana is paired with Alfredo that could use a bit more flavor but still a good bite. Chicken Piccata was rich, creamy, and very lemon forward. Overall, we will be back! Food was good, (especially the complementary rolls) drinks were great, and little to no wait. read more

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Italian done authentic! Best In the city. Came in on a Monday night. The ambiance was so perfect for date night with my gf. Gf Got chicken parm, and i got marinara linguini with meatballs. This place knows how to cook there pasta perfectly. Marinara & alfredo is the best i ever had. You can tell they use fresh ingredients. I will be back soon for there Wednesday steak nights. read more

I've been here so many times and I can't believe I haven't written a review! Sorry Rocco's! A sweet little hidden gem, so close to our home! I was able to call and make a reservation for a Saturday night. It's a small place, with outdoor patio, but a great little vibe. We ordered the following: - A bottle of wine. I think it was $35, and reasonable pricing. - Calamari Fritti, 4/5, it's your typical calmari! - White Pizza, my husband's favorite white pizza. Definitely yummy, 5/5! - Their Special, Hot Honey Pizza, 5/5! DELISH! - Linguini Marinara, 3/5, nothing special. SKIP. - Baked Spinach Ravioli, 10/10!! MUST GET, so scrumptious. We got all this to share between 6 people and it was enough food for sure! The table comes with complimentary bread, and it's good. Ton's of garlic and parmesan. Service is great, and we had a lovely time! read more

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One on my favorite restaurant. The place is small and charm. Not expensive at all a gems hidden in this side of town

Cute, cozy neighborhood spot that serves good drinks, fresh food and has great service.

My new favorite Italian spot! The inside is very small but I like the intimate vibe. The service was excellent and everyone working there was so friendly. I've had ironically bland Italian food and overly salty at many Houston spots. I didn't find this issue with any of the dishes here. The complimentary rolls with the olive oil are amazinggg and perfectly toasted and soft. I was craving calamari and it hit the spot! Their marinara was chunky and divine. The highlight of the meal was the chicken parm... I'm crying thinking about it. Extra points for the beautiful espresso martini! read more

Rocco's - Espeesso Martini - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The ambiance is small, cozy and warm lighting indoors. Nice sized patio seating, you have the option to choose where to sit. The food is delicious! Meatball, chicken marsala, bread rolls and their affogato all tastes flavorful and yummy read more

Perfect little hole in the wall with relaxed date night vibes. Service was great. Attentive but not overly so. Food came out fresh, fast and full of flavor! I loved the Italian chop salad. Dressing was super lemony which I loved. Pizza was fantastic with a New York style crust! The. Roll. Omg. The roll. With high quality olive oil for dipping. That was definitely a star of the show. Hubs and i enjoyed and will be back! read more

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Great food, Great service, cozy ambiance. We drove 45 min to eat there and it was worth it. Tasty garlic bread to start. We had few cocktails - Espresso Martini, peach Bellini and paloma they were gooood. We ordered some appetizers like mozzarella fritti, Scampi, and calamari. For main course...chicken Marsala, spinach ravioli, chicken piccata and caprese salad. Dessert was Mini cannoli. I highly recommend this Reaturant. read more

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Went back again and finally sat in this time. Let me say I've been picking up food from Rocco's for over 3 years and the food is always good. Last night we sat in and dined. The food was even better. It came out piping hot and so fresh. The ambience was nice and warming. I love that it's small and intimate. I had the mista salad as my first course. The salad was so fresh and the red pepper vinaigrette was so flavorful. My Cappellini San Marco was AMAZING. My husband had the Baked Spinach Ravioli... OMG so blown away. I had a French 75 and he had an Old Fashioned. As much as I would love to continue to gate keep this restaurant... I'd be doing the city a disservice not sharing this GEM! read more

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We came here for my birthday celebration as we wanted something quiet. It's a smaller restaurant with a few parking spots in front and on the side. The portions were decent and the food was amazing. We had pizza,vodka pasta,and chicken parm and we all said we would be back. The lychee martinis are also delicious! The waitress was nice and accommodating as we had some gift bags,balloons,etc. read more

My friend recommended this place because she knows I'm a fiend for mules and they were so top tier. Well balanced and sweet. I ordered the tropical pizza which is mango and shrimp and it was definitely out of left field for me because I'm not an italian/pasta girl. Honestly, it was surprisingly good. It was a good mix of the grilled flavor of the shrimp with the sweetness of mango. I think mango works better on pizza than pineapple. LOL. We went on a Saturday night and it wasn't beyond busy so it can be nice as a good catch up spot to enjoy your company. read more

Rocco's - 12" Tropical Hand Tossed Pizza and Strawberry Mule - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Amazing hole in a wall. This is our first time eating in usually we take out. Service was great and the food *chef's kiss*. My faves here are the white pizza and spinach ravioli. If you're lactose, I'm sorry but not really, the ravioli is amazing. We also had the arugula and pear salad which was also good. I recommend calling in advance to see if they are open because their hours are weird or sometimes they are hosting private events. Great place for a date or just a chill night. read more

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Love this place, found it a couple years ago and make it a point to stop every time we're in Houston. Food is delish, they have a nice selection of wines, service is great, and the cozy ambiance is awesome. read more

Rocco's - Love this place! - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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An awesome little Italian spot with chill vibes, solid drinks, and flavorful food Parking: There is parking on both street sides of the restaurant. When we arrived the parking was full though. We thought that meant seating would be limited, but it wasn't (there was just one large party that seemed to take up most parking spots). Despite the parking being on the smaller side, it seems like it general is plenty for the size of the restaurant Seating/ambiance: The space is cute and has a lot of natural light from the glass garage door wall. There's several tables inside and there's an outdoor patio as well. The space can get a bit loud since it's pretty small. It wasn't really an issue, but with the larger party there, moments were loud enough to pause our conversations Food/drinks: The espresso martini and the margarita were both amazing ! We also split a bottle of wine at the table. When we arrived, rolls were brought to the table and they were extremely flavorful and delicious! We also had the pasta with chicken - while the pasta was delicious, the chicken was a bit thin and chewy for me. For our table of 4, we split a large salad, the chicken pasta, and a pizza. It was the perfect amount! We then all split a tiramisu as well. Misc: The bathroom is back towards the kitchen. You almost feel like you're walking into the kitchen to go to it. I had a hard time finding it at first despite the space being so small. Overall it was a great experience and we'll definitely be back ! read more

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This is a local spot for me! It's casual and you never need a reservation, nor will you wait for a table. It's a cozy neighborhood Italian restaurant. They're going to have water at your table immediately, follow it up with fresh, hot rolls covered in olive oil and Parmesan. It's a great start! The wait staff are all very kind. I really have a hard time getting away from the chicken piccata (pro tip: I order it with the crispy chicken they typically serve in the chicken parmesan), but I've also been pleasantly surprised by their seafood dishes. read more

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The service is quick and the ambiance is pleasant. The food however leaves a lot to be desired. I ordered the shrimp pasta. The ingredients were fresh but totally lacking flavor. Italian food famously centers around fresh ingredients, especially garlic, but this dish really didn't have much seasoning or flavor at all. I'd try it again but for a drink at the bar, not really for the food. read more

I had dinner here a couple of weeks ago on a Thursday night while in the area. Yelp drew me here with its current 4.5 star average. There are parking spaces next to the restaurant but those fill up fast so after that it's street parking where you can find it. Rocco's has both covered outdoor and indoor dining and that early evening in August dictated me sitting inside for obvious reasons. When I walked in I could see that they were almost full in their moderate sized dining room that also had a small bar. This building looks like it used to be maybe an auto service store/garage? Not sure about that but immediately I could tell that this was a LOUD restaurant! The acoustics here are nil and I'm glad I was by myself because it would have been difficult to carry on a conversation without screaming. Anyway after being seated and presented the menu I chose the Chicken Marsala for $16. About 10 minutes later the meal arrived along with two complimentary bread rolls that had Parmesan cheese blanketed on top like heavy snow from a New England blizzard. The plate had a large piece of bird with mushrooms and the dark brown Marsala sauce over pasta. I must say this the sauce was very flavorful and one of the better ones that I have had recently. That made this plate of food very good tasting in my opinion and filling. Those crazy looking rolls with with all of that cheese on top were actually pretty good too but made me exceed my cheese quota for that day. I would order this meal again and my table service was attentive on a busy day for them. The waitress apologized about the noise and said Tuesdays were their slowest day and therefore quieter. I would be glad to return if in the area (especially on a Tuesday) and believe this is a good place to eat. read more

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Great atmosphere! Awesome food! The rigatoni a la vodka was so good. I definitely want to back and try more menu items, especially the pizza. read more

Rocco's - Rigatoni a la vodka - so good - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Kiddo requested pasta so who are we do say no? Kidding we do that all the time. However with the internet out at home we figured let's get out. Handy dandy yelp led us to Rocco's. I'm used to hitting up the area for Mexican. Definitely will be visiting again. The bruschetta was great. The large salad portion was enough for the four of us to share. The garlic rolls fresh from the oven was a nice touch. I had the chicken parm which you could tell was fairly fresh decent size portion. The manicotti had a great amount of cheese. Overall we had a lot great food. My stepson had the kids pizza which was devoured before I could even ask to try. The small space was a nice relaxed feel which welcomed you back without trying. Not the best of areas but you know some things are worth the chance. read more

Rocco's - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Rocco's is where it's at. I went here for a birthday dinner for my neighbors and it's so delicious and their cocktails are spot on. Pictured here is an amazing pasta dish called Cappellini San Marco. It has jumbo seared shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, capers with a pinot grigio sauce. The pasta was tender, shrimp was cooked perfectly, the spinach, tomatoes and capers accompanied the dish well. The sauce wasn't overpowering or overwhelming in flavor and it wasn't too rich, just perfect. By far one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. I also had Tom Collins, perfect drink for a refreshing evening. The service was great, they were polite and were very accommodating. We sat out on the patio but it was pleasant outside. I love how it's dog friendly. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Rocco's - Cappellini San Marco - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We tried the white pizza and it was pretty good. The crust was fluffy and tasted homemade. Service was kind and cleared a spot for us at the bar as soon as they could even though it was busy. It's a small place and quite busy on a Friday night but feels homey. read more

Rocco's - 12" White Hand Tossed Pizza - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was a cute little place that I heard about through friends. "Hidden gem". It was a nice environment, laid back, casual dinner spot, Italian food. We sat on the patio which it was a nice night for, while joining friends for dinner. We had the shrimp scampi and calamari as appetizer and then I had the rigatoni short rib and my bf hd the linguini alla Norma. Both dishes were good, I liked the linguini alla Norma a little more than my rigatoni short rib. Would come Back for the quaint experience, most likely would rate 3.5 stars if half stars were options. The service was good and our waitress was extremely friendly and engaging, gave us good service. read more

Rocco's - Linguine Alla Norma - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

SUPERB!!! I am floored at how DELICIOUS and FRESH the food is here. We were warmly greeted and seated. Then met with the most delicious warm and toasty garlic bread. The cocktails were expertly crafted. My husband had the old fashioned (made with Bulleit btw!)The pasta dishes are extremely fresh, flavorful, and hot! There is nothing worse than paying good money for a plate of food that comes to your table lukewarm. We had the chicken piccata and the short rib ragu. INSANELY GOOD! The pizza was CHEF'S KISS! My mom absolutely loved it and we couldn't help but try it as well. And our son enjoyed a fresh bowl of butter noodles and grilled chicken. Rocco's is A NEIGHBORHOOD GEM and we plan on coming back as much as we can and spreading the word about this absolutely delicious little Northside spot! Thank you, Rocco's! read more

Rocco's - Chicken Piccata - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been on the hunt for a good neighborhood restaurant close to home. I think I've found it! I stopped by for an early dinner around five. There is parking in front of the building. Roccos is located in a neighborhood reminiscent to my own--historic and not gentrified, which honestly makes me like it even more. I sat outside on the patio. It was a nice evening to sit out and not too humid. My server was really friendly and gave me great suggestions. I ordered a Bellini, bruschetta, and vodka rigatoni with spicy Italian sausage. Everything was delicious. This seems like a restaurant where you can't go wrong with whatever you order. My server encouraged me to come back for happy hour. Definitely will take up that offer! read more

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Came here with the bestie for dinner and it was a good choice for a simple night out. Rocco's seats in a neighborhood setting, so it seems like the local place to eat. We chose patio seating for the perfect weather we were having and started with some wine and complimentary bread. OMG!! I would come back just for the bread. The server was really sweet, seemed a little timid but all in all our service was starting off well . We both went with their Margherita Pizza, I've had better but it did serve its purpose with the wine. The night was a success for us we ate, laughed and enjoyed our night out. Thanks Rocco's read more

Great place! Good vibes! Tv and full bar! Service was very good and tentative! I would recommend this spot especially if you live near by. read more

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Great hidden place! Food: really good, good variety of alcohol. Wine, cocktails, beer Dessert:tiramisu 5 star Service: 5 stars Location: great seating area inside and outside Pet friendly patio Overall great place, great atmosphere, food, wine selection, dessert. Owner and staff are always making sure you are taken care. read more

What a great place. The service was really good as the food too. We will be back with friends for sure. Location is pretty good and ample parking. Thanks for the really good experience. read more

Three visits, all excellent Was there when they first opened. Only had a starter and a drink. Great 2nd visit had the small Caesar salad and lasagna. both excellent as well the bread you dip into the olive oil and spices. 3rd visit had the short ribs with pasta, AWESOME! Also ordered for a co-worker celebrating her engagement lasagna and two blackberry margaritas, She said they were both 5 stars! read more

First time and it won't be my last. We came here last night with friends before a concert at White Oak Music Hall. The location is great for a pre-concert meal. Everything about this place makes me want to go back and make sure this place gets more recognition. From the cozy interior to the nice patio, this small establishment is very nice and unpretentious. The food was excellent as well as the service. I'll admit I did some Yelp stalking in advance of our visit and nothing disappointed. We started with the scampi and bruschetta appetizers. The shrimp was cooked well and in a fantastic white wine sauce (5/5). The bruschetta was great! I have to say that pictures of this appetizer don't do it justice. The balance of tomato, basil, garlic and balsamic were a great combination. We couldn't stop eating it (5/5). It looks basic but it isn't. For entrees, we had the chicken parmigiana with fettuccine Alfredo (5/5). The pasta was the perfect al dente with one of the better Alfredo sauces I've had. The chicken was nicely prepared and the RED SAUCE, oh my. Just a damn good meal and the proportion was big. The couple with us split the same entree and I think they win since I had about half left. I felt bad leaving it but we were headed to a concert. My wife had the Capellini San Marco, which was a nice extension of the scampi appetizer. We think it had the same sauce with the addition of capers, spinach and mushrooms (5/5). The wine list is a good selection of mid-range wines from all the standard regions - Italy, Argentina, Napa, etc. We had a Sauvignon Blanc and Chianti that were both ~$30. Good value here. Overall, an excellent start to our night. We are already talking about hosting a birthday dinner here in the next month. If you live nearby, are going to White Oak for a concert or simply looking for something different - go. You won't regret it. read more

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Rocco's is a gem! It was a perfect spot for a family of four to have dinner. The staff provided excellent service from the moment we walked in until we left. The fettuccine Alfredo was incredible, it has a nice creamy sauce with a buttery finish. My wife enjoyed the chicken Parmesan which looked as good as Nona used to make. The north side pizza had a great blend of fresh toppings and chorizo and a nice chewy crust. Finished off with a huge slice of chocolate cake, and we had four very happy bellies. read more

A pleasant surprise for unpretentious Italian for dining on a budget! At first glance this place might not look like much - unassuming exterior and cheaper prices. However I honestly though this place was a neighborhood gem. My advice: have the right expectations going in! This is not some 5-star Italian place so don't expect the best pasta of your life. However, for around $12-15 a dish you get wholesome and delicious food even so. The calamari was amazing! The rigatoni Alla vodka was good and very filling. The interior is adorable and really great for a date or night with friends. Highly recommend this place! If you're craving some quick affordable Italian with some charm definitely stop by here for a night! read more

Rocco's - Calamari Fritti - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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You have to try this little hidden gem, great pizza, friendly service and excellent value for money. Quality of the food is excellent when delivered too! read more

An old service station rebuilt as amn italian restaurant. Great pasta, pizza, and Italian fare at reasonable prices. Good parking. Service is bith fast and friendly at this little mom and pop that is my goto Italian spot. You can taste the home made at this place. Each meal comes with these little delish hot homemade buns. The bartender is pretty good too, try the old fashioned or a Paloma. This place is great and if you're in the mood for a fun night out eating great dishes at a nice, small getaway, then this is gonna be your kinda place. Heartily recommended. read more

Rocco's has tasty food, good prices, and even better service! This hidden neighborhood gem is located on the Near-North side of Houston. The menu is on the smaller side but that just may be what enables them to focus on quality. The taste of everything I'd eaten during this visit was superb. Here are my recommendations: Appetizers - Fried Mozzarella with Marinara Entree - Fettuccine or Lasagna Dessert - Cannoli Wine - Sweet Red read more

Rocco's - Special request dessert tray. Delicious! - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Would have given a 5 but first let me say we love our neighborhood Rocco's. Ordered the salmon to go and it came in an aluminum container versus the other 2 dishes we got that came in plastic. You can taste the aluminum on the seafood, fyi. And I had asked my pasta to have olive oil and butter and it was dry. read more

I'm going to be honest when we pulled up I was SCHLEEP on this place. It didn't look where I expected good Italian food to come from....I was WRONG!! This is exactly the place where it comes from! The place is small and kinda ducked off. It actually has a pretty cool vibe. I like the huge wine list is on the wall and the garage type sliding door for outside seating. We got there late so it was kinda empty which added to my doubt. The waitress cool which is always a plus. The bread came in DELICIOUS which had us. Really wanted to get alot more but they are a small place so didn't want to make that request I don't enjoy alcoholic drinks with my food so no wine for me but I must say their soda was rather crisp compared to most places. We just did the Mozzarella Fritti (bites) for an app and the marinara sauce was pretty good. I got the Chicken Piccata and my girl got the Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp. Both were DELISH!! As usual we both agreed we preferred our own dishes over the other. I only tasted hers so I can't speak much on it. Mine had a nice lemony flavor that kept the dish balanced and zingy. I would only want a tad more sauce but the dish was great! For a place I was initially iffy about this is definitely one I look forward to a revisit. read more

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