Rossini by Chef Rocco

We are so surprised by the good reviews. Attitude of server was rude to women. He literally told us, where he came from, they address the man “in charge” only. Garlic knots were dry, after twice requested. We left before food served. Yes, they comped our wine…but shows they know poor intro to this experience. We were so disappointed, we went somewhere else to eat.

Rachael our server was great. I ordered the tortellini and added chicken but when I got my meal, they’ve forgot the chicken. I really wanted to have the protein. I just said forget it. I’ll be fine. Other than that, we will be back. It was a fun experience. The food is good. Yes it is a small place so if you wanna go go before snowbirds come back.

Best kept secret, saw this place but never paid attention. My mistake this place reminded me of walking into a NY restaurant. Food was very good and the service like old friends. Will definitely be back my husband loves the red snapper but tried the grouper and was just as good I had the penne cognac and it was delicious

My husband & I tried Rossini for the first time a couple of weeks ago for lunch, & then returned again shortly after that. It has become one of our favorites! We've had the spaghetti & meatballs, chicken piccata, penne with roasted red peppers & Italian sausage, & penne cognac. It was all superb! On Wednesdays a bottle of house wine at $12.99 is very affordable too. I can't stop talking about their meatballs!! The best I've ever had, anywhere!!! And Chef Rocco is so very personable, friendly & truly funny! All the staff is fantastic. We highly recommend Rossini & absolutely will return!

Fabulous meal, great atmosphere!! Will be back for more!!

Absolutely incredible experience. The food is very authentic. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. The owner is truly passionate and makes you feel like family. A hidden gem — I’ll definitely be back!

The spaghetti sauce and meatballs are the best I ever had, and the tira misu. Great little place with great food and wine.

From the moment we walked through the door, we were transported straight to Italy. The warm, rustic ambiance, soft lighting, and the inviting aroma of garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil set the perfect tone for our dinner.

We started with an order of bruschetta and a glass of wine and every bite was fresh and full of flavor. For the main course, we had lasagna and spaghetti with homemade meatballs and it was nothing short of divine. The pasta was perfectly al dente, and the ragu was rich, hearty, and deeply comforting.

For dessert we ordered the limoncello mascarpone cake and it was the best dessert that we’ve ever had! It paired nicely with a cup of espresso brewed freshly on the spot!

Chef Rocco and his staff were friendly and provided excellent service. We highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Excellent pasta, very fresh with tasty sauces. Service staff was welcoming and friendly. A great place for an authentic Italian food in a low key astompshere. Highly recommended.

Good, authentic Italian food and wine. Friendly and helpful staff and servers. The food came out quickly but not too quickly. We started out with complimentary bread, warm rolls already covered with olive oil. The house salad of mixed greens was super fresh and tasty. I enjoyed a superb grouper piccata, perfectly prepared. Probably the best grouper I have had. My husband ordered the veal parmesan that was excellent. Recommended!

It can be noisy, but the food in the service what's outstanding.

After two days of house hunting in Port Charlotte, we felt like Italian food!
Rossini popped up on Google!
What a gem! Rachel was our server.
She is a delight! Food was great! Two days later we felt like pizza! After our experience at Rossini's why go anywhere else! The pizza was delicious! The chief came out of the kitchen to check on us! Who does that! We didn't find a house yet, but we found our special place!
Thanks to Rachel and Chef Rocco!!

Sara is the best part of dining here. She is everything you want a server to be. Good pasta, friendly chef. Try it - you’ll like it!

Amazing food! The pizza was cooked right!! That is hard to do. The branzino was amazing. 5 stars!!!

This place is a hidden gem! Don’t let the external appearance of the building fool you…

Excellent service!! I mean, wow! Staff is so kind, generous thoughtful and so approachable. Not a moment went by that I would feel as if staff wasn’t there to be helpful and of great service

The food was immaculate. Served steaming-ly fresh! Served with a huge smile, served with Italian pride.

The grouper piccata— I loved it. It was delicious, buttery, herby & lemony. Ticked every box. The eggplant parmigiana made with care, tasted amazing. The nice crunch of the fried eggplant remained intact beneath the delicious sauce.

I recommend the fried zucchini sticks as an appetizer. I will try the calamari next time! You will get a complimentary, garlic butter roll basket. So warm and delicious.

Angelo and Chris are angels sent from Italian food heaven!! So kind and genuine. It’s good to see that, both men have very refreshing and warm personalities. Exactly what you want to see as the faces of the business.