I've eaten at Rocco's three times. The lunch specials are a good deal. For dinner, I thought the Spaghetti with Gravy was disappointing. The Chicken Parm was very good. My friends were happy with the Cream of Crab Soup and Lasagna. The Shrimp Alfredo was OK. I was very surprised that our basket of rolls were not simply cold in the center, they actually had ice crystals. I'd think a restaurant that aims to be upscale would have fresh rolls. As other reviewers have mentioned, Rocco's is very noisy. It's pretty good, but I had hoped for more. read more

Thankfully, Rocco's is now on Open Table. I was able to easily make a reservation for lunch and request a table in the dining room of our choice, which they had ready and waiting when we arrived. Thank you so much! We had arranged to meet friends for lunch to introduce them to Rocco's. Gerry, our server, was attentive and friendly. Both guys had one of the daily lunch specials. They had the Petite Italian Cold Cut and a Bowl of Cream of Crab Soup, which they both were very happy with. The ladies ordered off the main menu. We enjoyed Fettuccine Bolognese, which was egg noodles topped with a creamy Bolognese meat ragu, parmesan and fresh basil; and Chicken Francese - a chicken breast egg-dipped in white wine garlic lemon sauce served with angel hair pasta. The pastas were absolutely delicious and portions were generous. The restaurant was relatively quiet at lunchtime so that we could enjoy our conversation. The décor is stunning. read more

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LOVED MY FIRST VISIT! The restaurant is absolutely beautiful. It honestly makes you feel like you are out of town somewhere. Service was also amazing. Our waiter was attentive and we had our 3 courses and was out in a little over an hour versus sitting and waiting for long periods. As for the food! We LOVED. The Caesar was delicious, Branzino was very very flavorful and my husband enjoyed the crazy Alfredo. Can't wait to go back and try more. read more

Rocco's - Sabyon & berries - Wine Bars Near Me - Towson, Maryland

Visited for the first time for a Thursday dinner and.everything was great. Not surprised Rocco's is related to Bacco in Abingdon. We loved the interior. Booths on the edges with tables in the middle, a smaller more intimate room with a black and white silent movie playing on a full wall, and a huge bar area with high tops. We visited 7p and the whole place was packed. I recommend reservations. We tried: Appetizers: Calamari Fried rice balls (arancini) Italian sushi Entrees: Shrimp fra diavolo Marry me mignon Rigatoni sunday gravy Dessert (unpictured, ate too fast): Sabayon n berries Neopolitan Zeppelin First, everything is great, no bad bites. But if we had to rate... We probably would not order Italian sushi roll again. The ratios were off and it heavily prosciutto, where the other components were overpowered. Calamari was lightly fried. Arancini is filled with cheese. Maybe light on the seasoning. But delicious. All entrees were excellent. The favorite was the Rigatoni sunday gravy - with various meats in a great ragu. I eill be ordering this again. Shrimp were great size in the fra diavolo, which is not crazy spicy. Marry me mignon also excellent with tender beef in a rose sauce. Sabayon was so light and airy with the fresh berries. A great dessert. Also loved my old fashioned and lemoncello martini. Our server Justin was very attentive and helpful. We'll be back. read more

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Service and ambiance were exceptional as always! Jeremiah was an incredible, personable and knowledgeable server who gave us lots of recommendations. Food was very tasty! The cavatelli barese and short rib ravioli were on the salty side. We were seated in the theater room which was a cool experience. I would definitely recommend and return! read more

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Rocco's was a great experience overall! We came with a large group for a friend's celebration, and despite how busy they were, we had a really nice time. The food was definitely the highlight. I ordered the Shrimp Fra Diavola with a Greek salad, and both were delicious. The shrimp were large and perfectly cooked, the sauce had a great spicy tomato flavor, and the portion was generous enough that I had leftovers (which were just as good the next day!). I also appreciated that the salad was fresh and well-prepared. Service was the only hiccup. The restaurant was packed, and our server seemed overwhelmed. We waited quite a while for drinks, and by the time someone came back around, our food had already arrived, so we ended up skipping them altogether. We also had to ask for things like Parmesan cheese and pepper, but we made the best of it and could tell the staff was doing their best under the circumstances. The atmosphere was lively and perfect for groups. They even accommodated our party in a private room, which made celebrating together really enjoyable. Overall, I would absolutely come back. Great food, generous portions, and a fun atmosphere. Next time I'll probably just go on a less busy evening so I can fully enjoy the service too, oh and ask for Jackie! read more

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Stopped in for lunch with my husband and mother in law. The decor is beautiful and really embraces the old school Italian vibe. We got here around 2 so not busy at all but took about 5 minutes before the hostess came back to check us in for our reservation as well as the waitress. She was attentive and very friendly. One odd thing that even the table next to us asked was that when our waters were refilled, it was clearly super yellow (like Gatorade) and without acknowledging that it clearly was not water no mention until we asked. She did promptly go back and figured out that it may have been mixed with the lemonade on tap. I then over heard the table behind us ask the same thing. Now let's talk food. Portion and price, excellent. I opted for the feast of seven fishes pasta dish and it was overwhelming loaded with all sorts of seafood. The taste while good was overly salty. The salt lingered primarily on the pasta so the seafood definitely helped cut the saltiness a bit. My husband got the Sunday gravy rigatoni and he said it was good but also salty. I would definitely like to check this spot once more as the menu offers such a great selection. read more

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Ŵe visited yesterday afternoon and there were a few other parties already there, the ambiance was just fine, suiting a beautiful, elegant, moment in history. You'll have to see for yourself. As soon as you enter and look to the back of the 1st room, you'll see old black and white movies playing without sound across the full back wall. A nice touch connecting the not too distant past in the evoultion of decor. Generally speaking, there was background music playing in the dining rooms, the volume was ok The dining rooms and bar were on the low side of lighting ...for that they had mini table lamps if you need extra lighting. The menu had a lot of thought put into it and was well arranged. The descriptions of every dish was easily undérstood. There was a page of specials, which were mainly soup and salads, we were interested in something heartier. I ordered the Crazy Alfredo pasta and they were willing to make personaized changes to it. I requested no broccoli and not spicy. Also chañged the linguini pasta to penne. It was very rich and loaded with meat. My husband enjoyed the Italian coldcut sub, it was massive and half came home, as did my pasta dish. One thing intriged me and that was a gentleman who òrdéred a whole lobster, I was filled with envy. He enjoyed it, no doubt. The service was the tops, attentive but not overdone, plus there was teamwork which is always appreciated, Meal prices were not that bad, it was a treat out of time and a welcome change from fast food. We will definately come back. read more

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TL;DR: Excellent casual sit-down addition to Towson with a modern, high-end downtown vibe and bold, elevated twists on classic Italian dishes. Rocco's Italian is a fantastic new addition to Towson, taking over the old Glory Days Grill spot. It is a great casual sit-down restaurant with a modern flare, which is a breath of fresh air for an area that is mostly fast casual. Both the exterior and interior have seen major renovations, making it feel like a nice restaurant that belongs downtown or in DC, let alone Towson. My table of 3 dined for Saturday lunch to a half-filled dining room. The menu brings a modern flare, straying from safe, classic American-Italian for some bolder flavors and interesting ingredients. They have your classic dishes, but they also have jazzed-up renditions making this not your Nonna's normal Italian restaurant, like an Italian Sushi roll, cheesy truffle garlic bread, and a Feast of Seven Fishes pasta dish. Since we had literal feasts coming, we opted out of appetizers and decided to just have the free bread service, which is warm Italian loaves served with EVOO and balsamic dipping sauce. For mains, we tried the Rigatoni Sunday Gravy, which is a ragu with short ribs, meatballs, Italian sausage, beef braciole, and ricotta, the classic veal marsala, and the Feast of Seven Fishes, which comes with mussels, lobster tail, calamari, clams, gulf shrimp, jumbo lump crab, and octopus in a red sauce with linguini. Entrees came in decent time and were served hot. All 3 were great with decent portion sizes. One minor knock was that the salt level on the Feast of Seven Fishes was noticeably higher than normal, and the beef braciole in the rigatoni was a bit overcooked and dry. That said, the flavors of all 3 were great and definitely satisfying. We were celebrating that day, so the staff really took care of us and fulfilled my request for a candle on our dessert. We got the sabayon fragole, which was the perfect light end to a hearty meal. Overall, even with a few minor hiccups with the mains, we were very happy with our experience and will absolutely give them another try! read more

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So happy that Rocco's is open for business because it's close to home! Date night was great! When we arrived, it was certainly busy, so it did take a little while for our waitress to greet us. But when she did, she was so pleasant and welcoming. We started with drinks, and I had a mocktail called The Blush Life, which was really refreshing. For appetizers, we tried the meatballs with polenta and the shrimp scampi toast. The meatballs were tasty, although I didn't really feel like the polenta was necessary. Now for the star of the show... the shrimp scampi toast! This will be ordered every visit from here on out! The shrimp were jumbo, the scampi sauce was perfectly garlicky and buttery, and the ciabatta bread was toasted just right. I could go on and on, but you get the idea lol. For dinner, we tried the Marry Me Mignon Pasta and the Lobster Ravioli. Of the two, I enjoyed the Marry Me Mignon the most. The lobster ravioli was good, but the saffron flavor was a little heavy for me. The Marry Me Mignon had a slight spice with tender, pan-seared mignon tips. Very delicious! Overall, a solid date night! Nice decor, a bar area for those who enjoy watching games, and a menu with a little something for everyone. Can't wait to return! :) read more

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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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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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What a fun time! My friend and I came here for an early dinner on a Saturday. I highly recommend making a reservation although when we went it wasn't that crowded, I'm sure it gets packed later in the evening. The setup is gorgeous inside. I didn't see diners in fancy attire although the place looked fancy. Our attendant Megan was super friendly, helpful and attentive. Toni the manager came round and was a delight. Our food came out relatively fast and the portion sizes were huge. We had leftovers from our meals. I ordered the crazy Alfredo fettuccine entree. What a feast! For desert we shared the lava cake with vanilla gelato. Immaculate and delicious. The only issue we saw was at the front greeting station. The young ladies working at the front greeting station seemed more focused on talking amongst themselves than on acknowledging or assisting customers. They appeared disengaged and did not seem very attentive to the guests coming in. Besides that slight hiccup everything else about the evening was wonderful. read more

It's busy and loud and fun. The food is very good. The theme and decor are more "New Jersey" than authentic Italian, like some of the stereotyped named cocktails and the old movies being projected, not to watch, but why a movie to ignore? She had veal. I had expertly cooked bronzino. We will be back for the food. read more

Rocco's - Grilled Octopus - Wine Bars Near Me - Towson, Maryland

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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We decided to try Rocco's after hearing so much about it. The ambiance was nice although it was crowded and can get loud at dinner .The rolls arrived and they were warm( although I'm used to Italian bread not yeast rolls at an Italian restaurant). The Veal Marsala was disappointing. The meat itself was very tender, but the flavor of the Marsala gravy was bland. My husband had the Veal Saltimbocca which was also bland and needed the sage to give it more flavor. We split a tiramisu which was small and had a very strong flavor. I must say the service was impressive, I may try for one of the lunch specials, but I would not run back for dinner. read more

Rocco's Old School Italian & Wine is a restaurant where the concept is more convincing than the cooking. The atmosphere, branding, and pricing suggest a serious Italian dining experience, but the food we received was uneven, underseasoned, and difficult to justify at the cost. The value was especially hard to overlook: $16 for a small bowl of rigatoni with tomato sauce and $12 for a side of linguine with tomato sauce. Those prices might be reasonable if the pasta were exceptional. It was not. The tomato sauce was chunky, overly fruity, and lacking the depth, balance, and savory character expected from a well-made Italian sauce. It tasted assembled rather than developed. The short rib was bland, with a slightly gamey flavor, while the meatballs lacked the seasoning and definition that should make them a reliable comfort-food staple. Even the pasta failed to make a convincing case for the restaurant. My 15-year-old son took a few bites and said, "This pasta is trash." That is not a sophisticated critique, but it was an accurate one. When a teenager rejects pasta with tomato sauce, the dish has missed its most basic assignment. The larger problem is the gap between Rocco's presentation and its execution. The dim lighting, Italian imagery, wine, and décor create the impression of an old-school neighborhood restaurant, but atmosphere cannot substitute for careful cooking. The black-and-white Sophia Loren photographs near the carryout entrance had more personality than anything that arrived at our table. Good Italian food does not need to be elaborate. It depends on fundamentals: properly cooked pasta, a balanced sauce, well-seasoned meat, and ingredients that taste intentional rather than incidental. Those fundamentals were not evident in this meal. By the end of dinner, the lingering aftertaste left me longing to get home, clean my palate, and reset my taste buds. If you are looking for excellent Italian food in the area, I would make the extra trip to Grano Pasta Bar in Hampden. Grano delivers the flavorful, thoughtful, and satisfying cooking that Rocco's branding promises but does not consistently provide. It is worth seeking out. Unfortunately, Grano is closed on Sundays. That is how we ended up at Rocco's. Lesson learned. read more

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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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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It was very nice looking inside and it was pretty crowded around 6pm when our reservation was. We were seated right away. Waitress was nice and got us drinks. We ordered Italian sushi which was fine. Cute idea. The rice balls would have been good but they were ice cold inside. My husband got the fettuccine bolognese. That was good. I got the Nonna's gnocchi Gorgonzola truffle dish. The gnocchi was way over cooked. Very mushy. And the main dishes were small portions. read more

I've ordered twice within the past few days. I ordered via UberEats. First time I got a bunch of stuff to try. I got the Cream of Crab soup which tasted good but had NO lump crab meat and I do mean NONE. So I was disappointed with that. Then we move onto the Bruschetta. Very fresh & tasty. It's been awhile since I've had good Bruschetta. And it wasn't even soggy with it being delivery. Then I got the Spicy Rigatoni without the onions, bacon & burrata cream. I added chicken. It was pretty good, not as good as Buca Di Peppo's Spicy Rigatoni though. I'll definitely order it again. I also got the Crème Brûlée. Very good and they even sent it in a clay/ceramic ramekin. The second time I ordered the 50/50 Truffle Garlic Bread which was very delicious. I also ordered the classic Spaghetti with tomato sauce. The pasta was done perfectly but the sauce wasn't good. I tried adding Parmesan to it but that didn't help it. I won't be getting that again. Overall pretty good. Definitely plan on ordering from here a lot so I can try all the intriguing things I see on their menu. read more

Solid dining experience. Tasty. Was a packed Saturday night but service was able to keep pace and did well. We were a party of 5 celebrating college graduation and were not disappointed. All 3 appetizers were thumbs up (bruschetta, shrimp scampi toast, and fried calamari) and everyone enjoyed their meals (lasagna to alfredo to chicken francese). Be aware, it is very loud (patron conversation, not superfluous music). But Rocco's apparent popularity speaks volumes. I look forward to going back maybe for a quieter lunch. read more

Great restaurant very good food good wine selection great service and great atmosphere 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

First and foremost I was blown away by the service from everyone we encountered in Rocco's. The wait staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and very knowledgeable of the menu. We also had two children with us and they were treated so kindly and respectfully, not talked down to which is our normal experience in most restaurants. And my son was made to feel extra special celebrating his graduation. Huge plus they have a kids menu and gluten free pasta as one member of our group had celiac. We dined for lunch so did not go heavy on appetizers, but would love to come back for dinner and try a bunch of things. The vodka sauce on the veal parm was the shining star of the table, but everything ordered was also delicious. We will be back soon, and hope Rocco's has a lot of success, it has really filled a void in the Towson area. read more

Finally....fine dining close to Parkville. We live in the Loch Raven & Taylor Avenue area, and there has not been a finer dining eatery in the area for years. Suddenly, Glory Days closed on Joppa Road and what has emerged in its old space, is a truly beautiful restaurant. It is labeled as Classic Italian and it is that , but it is much more than that. It has many seafood dished, a wide variety of soups and salads and hoit and cold apps, along with more westernized food ...chops, steaks, etc. The desserts are picture perfect. The biggest problem with this place is getting in. They have been packed since they opened for good reason. Many folks are return customers (as are we). The prices are in the same area as many areas restaurants but the ambience, the service, the food quality are all a step above. Visit once and you will return,. read more

My husband and I stopped by tonight hoping for a quick happy hour and dinner since we were short on time. Unfortunately, we ended up leaving after being told that all of the booths and tables were reserved and wouldn't be available until at least 8:00 p.m. It was only 5:00 p.m., and there were numerous empty booths and tables throughout the restaurant. What made the experience more frustrating was that a large party ahead of us did not have a reservation but was accommodated at a table that was reserved for later in the evening. We were not offered the same option, despite only being a party of two. The fact that so many tables were reserved certainly suggests the food is popular, but the inconsistency in how guests were accommodated left a disappointing impression. Based on this experience, I'm not sure we'll be back. read more

I don't know where to start... our servers were fabulous... jerimina and besnick... I hope I got their names correct They were knowledgeable , friendly and very entertaining... for us three goof balls as customers... we all had the best meals Marry me mignon Fettuccini genovese and another pasta with wonderful sausage and other things? We had the cheesy garlic bread as an app... yummy! Half was melted cheese the other half had ricotta Omg... Yum Desserts were custard with fruit and strawberry gelato Everything was perfect!! Lily came to visit us before we left What a sweet beautiful girl;) Ambiance was great... nothing like glory days... looks like a nouveau speakeasy read more

Rocco's - Marry me mignon Fettuccini genovese ? Pasta with sausage and a spicy sauce... not too spicy - Wine Bars Near Me - Towson, Maryland

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Nicely appointed dining area. Excellent service. Bad news, noise level was intolerable and the food was awful. The noise was so bad that my wife and i could not converse across the table. She ordered Veal Marsala which was absent the Marsala sauce. I ordered Shrimp Scampi which was absent the wine and garlic sauce. If you enjoy shouting over dinner and tasteless food this is your place not mine. Other much better Italian eateries near by. read more

Went in at 5:30pm on a Friday for the first time ever without a reservation. Place was empty but the hostess was rude and nasty with her 4 friends standing there doing nothing said they couldn't take us and it's a three hour wait. They mocked us and acted insulted that we didn't have a reservation. Not " let me see if we have any cancellations ", nothing, just rude hospitality. Won't be going back. Too much attitude and no customer care, even as we were leaving she was still defending her actions. Either management trained her poorly or she doesn't belong representing the restaurant! I don't recommend. read more

Our evening at Rocco's was amazing! We went as a party of 12 for a friend's birthday dinner. Our server was so attentive and had a great sense of humor. All of our meals were delicious! I HIGHLY recommend the crab bruschetta and marry me mignon! Rocco's is definitely a new Towson classic. read more

Our experience at Rocco's was disappointing from the moment we sat down. Our server began the interaction by telling us she had been working since 10:00 AM. While I appreciated her honesty, it immediately raised concerns about staffing and whether employees were being stretched too thin. After we were seated, we waited an unusually long time just to place our order. In fact, a table that was seated approximately 25 minutes after us had already received salads and appetizers before our order was even taken. During the meal, our server would disappear for long stretches of time, often around 20 minutes at a time, making it difficult to get updates or assistance. When she finally took our food order, she asked whether we wanted our daughter's meal brought out first because of how long everything was taking. Later, she admitted that she had forgotten to enter our appetizer order. After telling us our food was being plated, we still waited roughly another 15 minutes before it arrived. When the food finally came out, our daughter's meal was both extremely hot and icy cold at the same time, suggesting it had been heated unevenly. At that point, it was difficult to have confidence in the food quality. I don't fault someone for being tired after working a long shift. If anything, the experience felt like a restaurant struggling with staffing, communication, and execution. Unfortunately, the result was a family dinner marked by long waits, forgotten items, poor communication, and improperly prepared food. read more

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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They have redone this space from the previous restaurant and it looks amazing. The decor and ambiance were top notch. The menu provided a healthy variety of classic Italian food and a nice wine selection. Our service was great. Nice, friendly and attentive staff made the dinning experience pleasant. The food was great. We ordered appetizers and 2 entrees. The food was fresh, hot and well prepared. The presentation was nice. I'm definitely returning soon. read more

We took a chance and tried, was incredible. The ambiance was great, food was delicious and staff was very friendly.

We've now been Rocco's twice. The service is exceptional or at least it was when we went both times. We had the calamari which was breaded and fried perfectly. I had the spaghetti and meatballs. Tasted great, however, the meatballs were too salty. That's the only issue I had with the entire meal. I highly recommend Rocco's! read more

Our server Jerry was very informative and did an excellent job! The store is beautifully decorated and has a large TV screen showing old movies. The menu is interesting and the food is delicious! read more

we came on a Sunday for lunch and sat at the bar and were given the dinner menu only. we ordered drinks (I didn't order Proseco because it was $21 for a 9 oz glass and I planned to have a couple) I had noticed on entering- "Lunch until 3:00" and it was approximately 1:30 pm. There were a couple of servers behind the bar so when one came over I questioned a different menu for lunch and was informed - lunch menu only MonThru Fri. "but we have a Brunch menu do you want to see that?" To which we replied yes. when I saw Bottomless Mimosas for $20- I said I wish I would have known because that's what I would have ordered- both bartenders looked at my glass which I may have taken 2 sips of and one did say - well you still can have that but neither offered to take my drink back. The food was fine - however, all of a sudden the AC clicked on and blasted for no less than 30 minutes and was so uncomfortable that we left - when we left there was only two other people at the bar, so not quite sure who they were catering to. We made several comments about the cold. Even though our food was good - we would have appreciated a lighter lunch menu - the experience was not. Not sure when we'll be back. read more

Food - Chicken Marsala - tasty. Reasonable portion. Service - Professional. Team driven. Food Expeditors - Helpful and engaging. Lighting - Too dark. Noise - Too loud. Would go again to see if the experience read more

Food great, ambiance awesome. Staff excellent . Happy hour menu great . Management is present and a Ensures everything is flowing approximately. The location is ideal for community read more