Rocca Kitchen & Bar
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 451-5151
Fax: (617) 451-5155
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- E. Berkeley Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri 5:30pm-11pm, Sat 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Rocca Kitchen & Bar – by Eric Grossman
In Short
The experienced local restaurateurs Michela Larson, Gary Sullivan and Karen Haskell have opened Rocca, a handsome restaurant and bar with an eye towards modern design, in the far reaches of the South End. A breezy patio provides a pleasant spot for outdoor dining, and a horseshoe shaped bar is perfect for solo diners. Comfy banquettes and earthy hues dominate the welcoming dining room. Rocca's menu, inspired by the Liguria region of Italy, is dotted with upscale comfort items like fritti de pesce, veal-stuffed zucchini, and trofie (an eggless, handcrafted pasta native to Liguria) tossed with handmade pesto.
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Insider Tips
ParkingWhile there are usually some spaces available along this quiet stretch of Harrison Ave., the restaurant has 65 spots of its own in back.
User Reviews for Rocca Kitchen & Bar
06/29/2008 Posted by kbruce
Went to Rocca on a Saturday night with another couple. We had an 8:45pm reservation and were not seated until 9:50! Normally this is forgivable if they provide good service and good for, however not so much. The apps were good (calamari and muscles) so things started off well, but then went down hill from there. My girlfriend said her pasta honestly tasted like it came from a can, my friend’s octopus was so overcooked she needed to take a sip of water after every bite just to get it down. the final 2 entrées were both the hangar steak which was tasty, but was like chewing on a piece of rubber.... this is when it got interesting! We very nicely voiced our displeasure with the waiter. And instead of apologizing like they normally would, he didn’t say a word! He just quickly and quietly cleared our plates and walked away.. Then moments later he passed by the table and just flung the check onto the table! Normally I am not one to complain but that got my steamed, so I went and asked to speak to a manager…. The Manager apologized, gave us a discount off the bill and then unprofessionally told us she just fired the waiter.. Which we all know didn’t happen.
Pros: Ambience
Cons: food, service
05/19/2008 Posted by AnonymousBoston
I am from Boston, and went to Rocca with a group of 7 (all 26-33 years old) for a friends Birthday at 10PM on a Saturday night and did not have a good experience. The service was horrible, they ran out of bread so we didn't have any, and they also ran out of broccoli rabe. 3 people ordered the hanger steak, and the other 4 ordered the swordfish. When our entrees arrived, the steaks were luke warm/cold. The people that ordered the swordfish said it was not very good either. It's too bad, because it's a nice restaurant, with a pretty good bar and atmosphere. The only positive part of our evening was the free parking, but I will never eat at Rocca again, and recommend you choose somewhere else also!
Pros: Free Parking
Cons: Bad Service, Cold Food, Ran out of food items (bread, broccoli)
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