La Roca Casa de Comidas

Our dinner at La Roca Casa de Comidas was a highlight of our trip to Newfoundland. Pablo and Paula have done an incredibly job at creating a dining experience that showcases the best of what this region has to offer. Everything was cooked from scratch with love and this attention to detail came through with every dish. Dinner was served at a large shared dining room table and the intimate atmosphere this created made it easy to forget that we were eating out and not having a family dinner. We greatly enjoyed getting to know everyone else and exchanging stories about our time exploring Newfoundland.

Although the menu is preset, the Inn goes above and beyond to cater to individual dietary restrictions and preferences, which we were asked about when we made our reservation.

For us, the highlight of the dinner was a mackerel appetizer. Mackerel can be disappointing and overly fishy when not served extremely fresh. La Roca clearly sources its fish locally and we were impressed by how Chef Pablo cooked and presented this dish. In talking to Paula, it became clear that our hosts were very thoughtful in sourcing their ingredients.

We wish more restaurants followed the example set by La Roca to focus less on variety and more on showcasing truly fresh and local food. We’ve traveled all over the world, and the dinner we had could hold its own against high end restaurants not just in Newfoundland but internationally. If your travels take you to this beautiful corner of the world, be sure to make a reservation at La Roca Casa de Comidas, you will not regret it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

La Roca Casa de Comidas is a cozy and intimate restaurant based in the Bread and Cheese Country Inn. My husband and I booked a dinner during our stay at the inn, but would highly recommend that if you're in the area to request a dinner reservation even if you aren't staying on site.The restaurant will send you a list of course options that are all seasonal and local to the area that you can select beforehand so there is an overall reduction in food waste during your stay.The food is absolutely impeccable, with a chef that combines some of his heritage with the local cuisines of Newfoundland. Everything we ate had our mouth's watering for more, and by the end we were full and happy in a beautiful, cozy space.The wine list is small but curated to Spanish and Canadian award winning wines, I would recommend trying the Borsao Garnacha if they still have it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We loved the tasty dishes created by Chef Pablo of the Bread and Cheese Country Inn. Always a local accent but with an influence from the chef which highlights each dish that was served to us. And what about the desserts created by Paula, a real delight. All in a place that could not be more charming, welcoming and warm. An experience not to be missed. Worth the trip. We will definitely go back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5