Where has this place been all my life! **CASH ONLY, but ATM on site They have a variety of Italian pies, cakes, pastries, Italian cookies, breads, and pizza slices!! The Italian bread was soo delicious, soft on the inside, crispy crust! The pizza was more of a deep dish style pizza. We got pepperoni and their special; broccoli, spinach, sausage and chicken. Both were very good. They offer to heat it up for you, or take home from the pan and heat up yourself. We also got some cookies and a cinnamon elephant ear for treats. They were probably some of the best Italian cookies I've had! read more

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The best lobster tail around. Crunchy pastry generously filled with cannoli filling. Fresh and flaky. Plenty of other delicious items available and fresh rolls at an affordable price. 6 rolls, 1 lobster tail, 1 cannoli for barely over $10 What a gem! read more

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First time coming to this bakery. I was not disappointed. Ordered a slice of pizza with chicken, broccoli, eggplant, and spinach on it. It was delicious. Also got some Italian cookies, strawberry cheesecake, and a loaf of Italian bread. Everything was freshly made and you could tell. Definitely would recommend this place. Service was great too. read more

Rocco's Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

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The bread! Oh the rolls! The pastries! What can I say? It was fabulous! Wonderful staff that really seemed to enjoy being there! They were so proud of everything! Bellisima! read more

After seeing Rocco's content (and specifically about their lemon chocolate "pie" dessert) on Instagram, I added Rocco's to my Try List. I visited last weekend, and Rocco's is now one of my favorite Italian style bakeries within 30 minutes of home. Rocco's is small, but fights well above its weight class. The display case really captured my attention. My eyes were drawn to their mountains of mini stuffed breads, their cut-above Italian cookies, pastries, pies, bars, cupcakes and slices of cake. Everything I tasted was very good. The pignoil cookie had perfect texture and a hint of cinnamon. The chocolate peanut butter cookie was very good. The toasted almond dessert was mildly sweet and very fresh. The lemon blueberry cheesecake was delicious. I know Rocco's is famous for the lemon chocolate pie. I bought an individual serving of it. Each component of it was terrific. The lemon custard layer in particular was amazing. I didn't love the lemon and chocolate icing flavors together though. This wasn't a problem, because the layers are separate and I just kept those flavors separate when I took bites. The mini stuffed breads were terrific too. The spinach and sausage was my favorite, but they're all sure to please crowds. Service was very friendly. Be warned that they're cash only. But hit an ATM, and check out Rocco's. Even if you have to drive a distance. Five Stars read more

Rocco's Pastry Shop - Chocolate lemon bar - Bakeries Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

We were thrilled when Rocco's reappeared because no one makes a chicola bread that compares. On a recent Sunday morning we stopped by and arrived at just the right time, as a line out the door soon formed behind us. I was hoping to get a couple of the mini chicola breads, but they were sold out so I opted to get the large one. We also purchased some assorted sweets including their delicious danish. So happy to still have Rocco's as an option. read more

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Excellent bakery, everything is top notch! I just wish it opened earlier in the day.

My friends father dropped me off 3 of the biggest Zeppole I've ever seen on 2/7/25. These are hands down the best Zeppole I've ever tasted. Light & flaky, stuffed with the most amazing vanilla creme ever. Like me you'll probably cut it in half...only to go back for the other half less than 2 minutes later. God bless Roccos read more

Rocco's Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

I love a good Italian bakery, and there are few in New Haven that I really enjoy. My favorite has been Rocco's. I was so disappointed when I heard they were closing, but now that they have relocated in Meriden which is much closer for me I could not be happier. They have such a large assortment of baked goods, and pastries. For me it is so hard to choose. I want everything. Rocco's brings back a lot of childhood memories of the Italian baked goods, and pastries that I grew up on. Prices here are very reasonable. Just remember they only accept cash. read more

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I was craving Italian bread, so I sent my husband to the bakery yesterday. Hearing wonderful things about this place. And thinking that Connecticut people would be able to distinguish real Italian pastry from not. This is the Italian bread. Just the one example. The cannolis are just as bad. Creamy white filling with no flavor. It's a shame I have to go down to the Bronx or Long Island to get the real deal. Very disappointed read more

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Rocco's Village Pastry Shop & Bakery is an Italian pastry bakery that opened in Meriden, Connecticut in July 2023. It was founded by husband and wife Ferdinando and Dorothy DiBenedetto. The bakery is continuing the legacy of another Italian pastry bakery, Rocco's Bakery, which was founded in New Haven by Ferdinando's Italian immigrant parents Antonio "Tony" and Anna in 1982. The elder DiBenedettos served the New Haven community for over 40 years. This past June they made the difficult decision to close their bakery, citing Tony's health issues, their advanced age, their oven requiring expensive repairs, and an overall desire to retire. Just weeks later, the younger DiBenedettos opened the new bakery in Meriden. This location had originally been acquired by Tony and Anna in 1996 and used as a commercial bakery before they quietly ceased operations in 2008. Ownership of the property transferred to Ferdinando in 2016. Like the old Rocco's, the new bakery serves classic Italian pastries, cakes, pies and breads. My family and I recently stopped at the new Rocco's. I was a patron at the old Rocco's since I was a little boy. I was devastated when I heard that they were closing, but ecstatic when I found out that Ferdinando and Dorothy were opening a new bakery. When we walked inside, all of our favorite baked goods from the old bakery were here: Italian cookies, biscotti, freselles, taralli, danishes, cannoli, sfoglietelle, tiramisu, cinnamon rolls, Italian breads, stuffed breads, and various types of cakes and pies. The one item I was most looking forward to was their Chocolate Lemon Pie. It's my favorite kind of pie and in my opinion Rocco's always made the best one. In addition to the pie, we also purchased a loaf of Italian bread and a pound of their assorted Christmas cookies. We are so happy that the legacy of the DiBenedetto Family lives on! read more

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Very nice bakery! Transplanted from New Haven! Not open everyday, cash only! It's worth a visit! read more

Rocco's bakery is alive and fantastic! 121 Main St, Meriden, Connecticut, 06451 Chocolate Lemon Pie, Chiccola Bread, Zeppolas, stuffed breads it doesn't matter what you go there for; you will leave with more stuff because it all looks, smells and tastes so good. read more

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Rocco's is a wonderful and friendly local bakery located In South Meriden CT. The prices are reasonable. Cash only (ATM machine inside). They carry pies, cookies, pastries, cakes, breads, etc. The service is great- Dorothy is super friendly. This is a grab and go place. There is no area to sit down with your treats and eat. The chocolate lemon pie is a favorite. They sell individual pieces of almond, tiramisu, etc. Everything we've purchased has been delicious. This is the only specialty bakery in the area. Highly recommend! read more

Service was really good as were prices. Just make sure to bring cash! Love that they are easier to get to now!

I love this bakery. They make the BEST Chocolate Lemon Pie. It tastes like to ones I grew up on from Libby's down on Wooster Street In New Haven. read more

We love Rocco's!!! Only get bread from here now! They slice it for you, and it's so fresh and cheaper than the store sliced bread.. so good! Great staff as well! read more

When its good it's great but seems hit or miss. Have had wonderful items but some days have gotten home to realize hard rolls as hard as a rock and pastry not very fresh. Seems they should be able to feel if stale when picking up read more

What can I say !!!!!! Rocco's ROCKS! I'm from New Haven and Rocco's was my bakery of choice! Best stuffed breads OMG !!!!!!Now in Meriden down the road AWESOME!!!!!!! read more

I used to frequent them when they were located in New Haven. So pleased to not have to drive to experience the best, Italian pastries and bread. Rocco was always a staple in New Haven and is now conveniently located in Meriden. I can't pick a favorite because everything is wonderful. At the time of this post, they were cash only which is probably a good since it forces you to restrain from buying one of everything. The service is great! read more

remember, they are cash only, but do have an atm. Everything is excelllemy. Best chocolate lemon pie you've ever had. Fantastic Italian pastries. Best customer service too! read more

This place makes the best GD pies I've ever had. I was crushed when I thought they were gone for good after the New Haven store closed but God answered my prayers and they're still pumping them out. Anything that even looks like a pie at this place has gotta be good. Can't say enough good things about their pie. I'm gonna go get one. read more

Fresh made bread and pastries without heating up MY kitchen! Reasonable prices and great friendly service!! Love it!!

Fresh, delicious pastries and bread, and fast, friendly service. I especially recommend the zeppole and pistachio cannoli.

I want to tell people about Rocco's Pastry Shop because anyone who owns a business knows how hard it is to please everybody!!! My review is about the people behind the counter. Just before Christmas Eve I went into Rocco's to purchase a few things. My bill totaled over $30.00. I was told they didn't take credit cards but did have the convenience of a machine right inside the facility. Okay, so I go over to use the machine and realize I am missing my ATM card. People are all around, the shop was very busy but the woman at the cash register was more concerned when she saw me frantically looking for my card. She even came over to the machine to see if another card I had would work for me (remember lots of people are in line waiting but she stopped what she was doing to help me). When I finally realized that my card was safe in my husbands pocket and went up to the counter to apologize because she had to put all that stuff away as well as had used all her time on me she just looked up me and said well here you just take this and come back when you can! My mouth dropped to the floor. I said I couldn't do that but she would not take NO for an answer. She didn't even ask my name or phone #. I had to ask her name and also wrote my own name and number for her (which she used the back of the sales pad so I doubt if she even has it). Anyway, there are very kind and caring people out there and even though it is a trek from Southington to Meriden for me I am a permanent customer from this day on. Thank you Rocco's! read more

Love the breads and pies. Like an old school bakery. Fresh bread every day. The stuffed breads are to die for.

it was hit or miss, more misses than hits. The cannolis we're just okay as well as the chocolate lemon pie. We won't be going back anytime soon. read more