I had the taste for something delicious, different & without me dirtying up my own dishes. That's when I thought about Rocco's! I've been anticipating the opening of this restaurant for months! I perused the menu and decided upon the creamy fettuccine bolognese. I wasn't sure exaaaactly what to expect, but I thought I'd give it a try. I called my order in and the server had it ready at the counter. This location used to be a Glory Days restaurant. The inside looks very warm and inviting. I definitely will return to eat inside. I cannot describe how awesome it is to have a nice & cozy Italian restaurant in the neighborhood! It's been looong overdue! It took maybe about twenty minutes from ordering to my arrival at the restaurant & my food was still nice and hot. Once I got home, I opened the bag and was welcomed by a handsomely portioned bowl of delicious pasta. The sauce wasn't overly heavy- with just enough cream added to make its presence known. The meat was flavorful and tasty. The pasta was fresh- you could tell it was NOT boxed pasta. Tender and yummy. I added a bit of my own seasonings, but this dish was absolutely delectable! It came with a sweet roll and a small cup of a balsamic/olive oil/roasted garlic dip-very nice touch. I. Ate. EVERYTHING! Rocco's exceeded my expectations and I will most definitely return very soon! Fair prices, nice portions and a seemingly comfortable atmosphere- what more could you ask for?! Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

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This was my first time trying this restaurant after leaving a doctor's appointment, and I'm honestly glad I stopped in. The Caesar salad was fresh, crisp, and one of the better salads I've had in a while. The lettuce was cold and crunchy, the croutons still had texture, and the dressing had a really nice balance without being too heavy. It tasted fresh and well made. The shrimp Alfredo was definitely the highlight for me. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauce was creamy and flavorful without being greasy, and the shrimp were tender and seasoned well. The only thing I would've changed is that the Alfredo needed just a little more salt to fully bring all the flavors together, but overall it was still really good. The portion size was satisfying, and everything tasted fresh and made to order. Overall, this ended up being a really nice first experience. Good food, good portions, and I'd definitely come back again. read more

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Rossco's absolutely exceeded the hype. We finally went yesterday after hearing so much about it since opening, and everything was fantastic. The food was incredible, the atmosphere was perfection, and honestly knowing what the space used to look like makes the transformation even more impressive. The service was also top tier. We had Bee and she was amazing and super personable, attentive, and just made the experience even better. My boyfriend even complimented her service, which says a lot because he is usually very neutral about those things Definitely worth checking out. We'll absolutely be back. read more

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Wonderful experience...but do make a reservation! (You can do it online.) We were seated after about 16 minutes, which was close enough to the "10 to 15" they stated when I walked in and had a reservation. The wait without a reservation was over an hour, so make sure you are not a walk-in. First off, everybody who works here is really friendly and welcoming. When we were seated we got some bread, which was sooo soft inside with a nice crisp outside. It came with EVOO and balsamic with some garlic for dipping. The dip was tasty and the bread was filling. We got the Burrata 3 Tomatoes appetizer, which was a giant pile of burrata (encased in standard mozz from what I can tell) and 3 typed of tomatoes: fresh cherry tomatoes, slices of beefsteak tomatoes, and San Marzano (or similar) tomatoes that were roasted. It is drizzled in balsamic. This was perfect. It is served cold and I think over the summer I will need to come and have it again on a hot day. The mixture of flavors from the different tomatoes and the balsamic really balances well with the cheese. Finally, I had gnocchi. You can have it prepared 4 different ways. I chose bolognese. I got a decent sized plate of gnocchi with a delectable bolognese sauce, served with a huge top from a basil plant in the center. This hit it out of the park for me. I would not ask for anything to be different on this dish. The restaurant has good lighting...it is not too bright or too dark. The owners/managers were actively walking around and helping clear tables, as well as visiting tables and talking to customers. read more

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Absolutely perfect for a mother day's luncheon. The waiter absolutely made my mother feel special and shout out to him (older sexy Italian gentleman). He made the event beautiful (as well as the rest of the staff - impeccable) and despite the food being delivered very slowly - Everything was delicious. Ambiance is very cool. Meatballs were to die for. I will be back. read more

Had such a fun time at Rocco's! My friends and I went for their happy hour deal and stayed for dinner service. The service was great! Everyone was friendly. The food was delicious and fresh tasting. Presentations of the cocktails and appetizers were lovely! The restaurant was really beautiful and clean! Can't wait to go back! read more

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When we heard that a new Italian restaurant was opening in Towson, we had to go and check it out. We initially decided to stop in, take a look at the restaurant, and pick up a menu. We arrived on their opening day just after they opened at 11:00 AM. We were warmly greeted by the hostess, Karen, and invited to look around. She gave us menus when we told her we came to look. Wow, what a stunning and inviting restaurant they have created! Aside from the entrance, there are three separate dining areas, including the bar. They have tables, booths and banquette seating. The décor is elegant and sophisticated at the same time. Kevin, the manager, greeted us as well. You could tell how proud he was of the time and energy that went into the making of this restaurant. We decided to stay for lunch. They offer a lunch menu with 5 different Lunch Express items for $12.22. In addition, their regular menu offers lunch prices for most of their dinner items. They start off every meal with fresh baked rolls with garlic butter and seasoned olive oil - a perfect beginning. My husband decided on the Petite Italian Cold Cut, which came with soup or a salad. He decided to upgrade the soup to a bowl of Cream of Crab for $3.00 more. What can I say! The Cream of Crab soup had a velvety cream base with jumbo lump crab meat, authentic Chesapeake Bay seasoning, and with a hint of dry sherry - very impressive. I was completely blown away to see on the regular menu a dish that I had enjoyed in Naples, Italy. I have never seen it on a menu in the United States. It was called Fettuccine Genovese - a delectable braised beef and caramelized onion ragu with a Gorgonzola cream drizzle and Parmesan cheese. The only difference is in Italy it is served on broken long Ziti noodles. Rocco's creation was such a different and delicious pasta; you must try it. We returned later in the week for lunch again. My husband had to try the Fettuccine Genovese. He was as thrilled with as I was. I had Mortazza Ciabatta Panini. Oh my, I was back in Bologna, this was a delightful panini filled with imported mortadella, fresh mozzarella, with a pistachio cream served with shoestring potatoes. Our daughter and son-in-law thoroughly enjoyed their lunch experience. They started with the Tomato Bruschetta - a generous portion of grilled Italian bread topped with marinated tomatoes, arugula, shaved Parmesan, olive oil with a balsamic glaze. They also had an Italian Sushi Roll, which consisted of aged prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, arugula, red roasted peppers, olive oil, balsamic glaze with Parmesan crumble - a most unusual and tasty appetizer. They moved on to the Beet & Goat cheese salad - a generous salad loaded with fresh arugula, roasted red beets, crispy goat cheese, candied walnuts with a balsamic vinaigrette - just scrumptious. The grand finish was the Veal Saltimbocca - tasty veal with prosciutto, fontina cheese, fresh sage with a Marsala demi-glaze. Every dish was crafted with care and packed with flavor from the first bite to the last. The plating was just as impressive as the taste. Our servers, Gerry, Geremia and Nicki, took excellent care of us. We look forward to coming back for dinner soon. Check out our photos of the restaurant and the food - you will be totally impressed! Thank you for a memorable dining experience! read more

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We eagerly anticipated the opening of Rocco's for months, and decided to visit on their first official night open. It was absolutely everything we could have hoped for and more. We decided to make a reservation ahead of time and were glad we did...it was packed. We got seated upon our arrival, and immediately greeted by our server. Water glasses got filled, drink orders taken and then some amazing bread with roasted garlic, balsamic and evoo dipping oil appeared. Our server, Gerry gave the rundown of some of his favorite menu items and we then perused the menu. I decided on the lasagna and my husband had the chicken piccata. Presentation of both dishes was flawless and they were absolutely delicious. I'm an Italian girl and have eaten an embarrassing amount of lasagna in my lifetime, and let me tell you, this was some of the best lasagna I have ever had. The chicken piccata was divine as well. Decided on tiramisu for dessert and it was legit. We returned again a few days later on a Friday night and they were super busy (again, make a reservation!). We tried the Italian sushi (get it....trust me), then spaghetti and meatballs and cavatelli barese. Both dishes were outstanding and I'm still dreaming about the meatballs. Spumoni Bomba was our dessert choice and it was sinfully good. We've since been back a third time. Yes, it's that good. Thank you, Rocco's for bringing a breath of fresh air to Towson. read more

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The decor is cheesy and kinda intriguing, the lighting is cool but it was so incredibly loud to the point of being unpleasant. We sat at the bar and the place was rolling for a Tuesday at 6:45. It took forever to get menus and drinks. I didn't want a plate of pasta so I got clams "3 ways" and a caesar salad, my friend got the mussels fra diavolo and a side of sauteed spinach. My clams were lukewarm at best, they were supposed to be casino, oreganata and crab. All had a pile of dry breadcrumbs on top, casino each had a small piece of bacon, crab had a very small amount of crab which was fine because the crab meat tasted nasty, like it was pasteurized from a can. Gave my friend a piece of crab and she said eww. The oreganata was just the pile of breadcrumbs. The clams were still stuck to the shell and had to be chiseled out sending the breadcrumbs everywhere. I am always on the hunt for great clams casino - I am still on the hunt, would never get this again. The caesar really didn't have much taste except vinegar, garlic and cheese - no anchovy, no dijon, no lemon, no black pepper - nothing that a caesar should be. I call it the vinegar based cheap caesar - best thing on the plate was the parmesan crisp. Would not get that again either. My friend's mussels were decent but the diavolo sauce was not spicy and was incredibly salty to the point of almost being inedible. Her spinach on the other hand was bland and screaming for salt. There was a gentleman walking around talking to people at the bar and at tables, owner or management. He talked to the couple next to us, he talk to the young ladies on the other side of us, he talked to the people next to them and so forth. He walked past us several times and never stopped - we are a couple of older gals, always great to feel invisible. The couple next to us said their octopus appetizer was super over cooked and you could see it was. She said she would maybe try the place again but in a few months. And this is what greeted me in the bathroom, thankfully they had other stalls. read more

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My husband and I along with another couple ate at Rocco's last night for the first time knowing that the restaurant had only been open for two weeks. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The waitresses couldn't have been nicer. We started with a Caesar salad which was fresh but the dressing somewhat flavorless. After the salad we waited about 25 minutes for our veal parmigiana dinners. This was way longer than it should have taken. However, the kitchen was nice enough to allow a substitution of garlicky spinach in place of the pasta which comes with the veal. I'm happy to say that the generous portion of veal parmigiana and spinach was fabulous. The veal was not overly fried and was very tender. The sauce was excellent and the garlicky spinach was a delicious. My husband and I could not finish this dish and asked for boxes. The waitress offered to take our plates and pack it for us. Looking forward to a delicious lunch today I was so disappointed to find out that both my husband and I had received someone else's leftovers. My container had only spinach while my plate had 2 pieces of veal left over. My husbands container only contained 1 piece of veal while it should have been 2. Mistakes happen especially when a restaurant is new. Perhaps the kitchen was short staffed. Once they work out the kinks I hope this place is a success because the entrees were very good. read more

The food was excellent, the servers were nice, and the time was great. Highly recomend this to anyone. Parking was tight.