I was meeting a group of friends there at 6. I arrived late as can be, angry, and frostbitten! Because there is no signage that says Rocco's! There is no street number saying 939! I was out in the dark walking back and forth up and down the street in sub freezing temperatures trying to find this place for over 20 minutes. When you call to try to get directions help, they don't ANSWER THE PHONE! The gnocchi was fine. I didn't like the tiramisu at all. It was stiff and entirely too sweet. The place was packed and very loud. Oh, and they lost our reservation, after my friend made the arrangement weeks in advance.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Theo Teris
A must go restaurant in Pittsburgh. Excellent food, service and the building is stunning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim McMahon
Everything is done so professionally. The food, atmosphere, and lounge are exactly what you hope for. Every dish feels like it was created just for you. The preservation of Italian family tradition is felt in each bite and sip. It's worth the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Capuano
A fantastic place for some quality food. The atmosphere cannot be spoken about enough. From the chandeliers and wallpaper to the wood working and even door knobs, this place has some amazing details. The food was sublime. Starting with the arancini, Definitely different from just cheese and rice, I loved the seasoning and little bit of spice that came through. Jenna had the tuscan pork chop, i want to SHOUT from the rooftops about the polenta that came with it, creamy and delicious, I wanted to get some more to go. I couldn't tell you what the glaze was but also a star to the dish. I had veal scarpariello, the sausage and little peppers on top adorned the golden fried veal cutlet, I found myself scraping up the sauce it was so good. We finished with the cannolis, the little bit of citrus in the filling made them POP. I will Definitely be back again especially for the polenta and cannolis
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rachel Love
I went to Rocco's recently and had a great experience! Our server Ellie suggested a wine pairing for our food that was perfect! It was my first time here so I appreciated her suggestions. We ended up going with the gnocchi and Caesar salad with grilled chicken. I look forward to coming back and trying more food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Yamada
Awesome service and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Ciaffoni
A DEFINITE MUST GO Please make sure you go this is a hidden gem in the city of Pittsburgh if I was going to the electric chair this would be one of my final meals Great History and Atmosphere Don't miss out on this AMAZING place!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sonny Workman
A Disappointing Evening at Rocco's Pittsburgh Last night's 6:30 PM Sunday reservation at Rocco's Pittsburgh was profoundly disappointing, despite the restaurant's beautiful setting. After being seated, it took 47 minutes for us to receive anything beyond a bottle of wine, water, and a salad. What followed highlighted a clear breakdown in kitchen communication and management oversight. Immediately after finally placing our dinner order, the server returned to inform me that my selection was no longer available. This was followed by a subsequent trip where we learned the staple of any Italian restaurant—simple oil and bread—was also out of stock. A fourth visit delivered the final blow: a backup entree I'd spent my wait time selecting was also unavailable. The extended waits and multiple menu errors suggest a severe lack of leadership and kitchen coordination. Our server handled the difficult news with grace, but it's unacceptable that they were repeatedly placed in a position to deliver bad news that should have been preemptively managed by a floor or kitchen manager. Ultimately, after an excessively long and frustrating experience, we canceled our orders and opted for a pizza delivery from a nearby restaurant. The stunning atmosphere cannot compensate for such lackluster operational management and a complete inability to deliver the basic promise of a dinner reservation. I sincerely hope management takes concrete steps to address these serious service and inventory issues. My only pictures, never got to the point of having food in front of me.
Finally had a chance to get to Rocco’s. Everything was great, but the food is why you need to get here. This place goes right to the top for italian food in PGH. The quality of what they served us was very high. Best beans and greens I have ever had. I don’t know a better place. Service was also great. Very friendly. Stop reading, go to Rocco’s.
This place is new and needs to be heard!! I came here with my Grandma for dinner one night and we were both blown away! This place has arguably the best ambience in Pittsburgh, they used their space of an old mansion and ran with it! The service was amazing and it was clear they were passionate about the food! I forget our waitresses name, but she was so kind and helpful! The food they served was incredible! Get the burrata and pane e olio as appetizers to share!! I must say me and my grandma agree this place looks like an upcoming Pittsburgh classic. We are planning on coming again. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kayla McMillan
We came here for our anniversary and left very disappointed. While the ambience was nice, the service and food did not live up to expectations. Our server repeatedly misunderstood orders, even confusing chicken parmesan with veal. The veal medallion arrived lukewarm and tasted pre-cooked, while the chicken parmesan was just average. The drink menu was also underwhelming. A cocktail I ordered, everything separately because there is not a formal cocktail menu, I had to send back and settle for a beer. Small details, like not receiving a steak knife for meat dishes, added to the disappointment. Overall, the atmosphere was pleasant, but the service and food did not justify the high prices. We would not return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
diana mcdonell
Just experienced Rocco's for dinner on Saturday evening. Absolutely loved the food, atmosphere, and service. It was wonderful that three different people came to our table to see how we were enjoying ourselves. Really made us feel comfortable. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nathan jay
This is hands down our new favorite spot in Pittsburgh. We’ve been back twice now (in as many weeks) and the food is superb, staff is overly attentive and kind, and the ambiance is just classically beautiful. Highly recommend going in fair weather when you can sit outside in their stunning courtyard with an after-dinner nightcap.
11/10 would recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jill Jacobs
We really really really wanted to love it but it fell flat for three out of 4 diners. I’ll start with the good. The design and decor are beautiful. The staff was warm and accommodating. We were surprised for an Italian restaurant that they didn’t have Prosecco, Pinot Grigio and were out of Chianti. Servers should be trained on bar menu. When we asked for a-recommendation instead of prosecco she brought a flat white wine. And when we asked for something to add to coffee like amaretto, frangelico, etc she had never heard of any and had to return to the bar to check 3 times. What a missed opportunity to run up our bar tab. For food, two of us ordered chicken cutlets and one ordered the veal cutlet. Now I’ll be fair here. We are Italians from the same region of Italy as the owners so maybe we set expectations high but the cutlets tasted premade and than pan fried a second time to heat up. They were bone dry, lacked crisp and actually charred and hard to cut. One diner had the chicken with lemon and we all agreed it was fantastic and we all had plate envy. The bread was delicious too and we had no problem paying for it because it was good. Appetizers and sides were also fairly good. But overall nothing so great that will compel us to come back. I’m really sorry to say that! I do wish the owners and staff the best of luck because I love the concept. And maybe we just came on an off night.
I was meeting a group of friends there at 6. I arrived late as can be, angry, and frostbitten! Because there is no signage that says Rocco's! There is no street number saying 939! I was out in the dark walking back and forth up and down the street in sub freezing temperatures trying to find this place for over 20 minutes. When you call to try to get directions help, they don't ANSWER THE PHONE!
The gnocchi was fine. I didn't like the tiramisu at all. It was stiff and entirely too sweet.
The place was packed and very loud.
Oh, and they lost our reservation, after my friend made the arrangement weeks in advance.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
A must go restaurant in Pittsburgh. Excellent food, service and the building is stunning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything is done so professionally. The food, atmosphere, and lounge are exactly what you hope for. Every dish feels like it was created just for you. The preservation of Italian family tradition is felt in each bite and sip. It's worth the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A fantastic place for some quality food. The atmosphere cannot be spoken about enough. From the chandeliers and wallpaper to the wood working and even door knobs, this place has some amazing details. The food was sublime. Starting with the arancini, Definitely different from just cheese and rice, I loved the seasoning and little bit of spice that came through. Jenna had the tuscan pork chop, i want to SHOUT from the rooftops about the polenta that came with it, creamy and delicious, I wanted to get some more to go. I couldn't tell you what the glaze was but also a star to the dish. I had veal scarpariello, the sausage and little peppers on top adorned the golden fried veal cutlet, I found myself scraping up the sauce it was so good. We finished with the cannolis, the little bit of citrus in the filling made them POP. I will Definitely be back again especially for the polenta and cannolis
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I went to Rocco's recently and had a great experience! Our server Ellie suggested a wine pairing for our food that was perfect! It was my first time here so I appreciated her suggestions. We ended up going with the gnocchi and Caesar salad with grilled chicken. I look forward to coming back and trying more food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome service and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A DEFINITE MUST GO Please make sure you go this is a hidden gem in the city of Pittsburgh if I was going to the electric chair this would be one of my final meals Great History and Atmosphere Don't miss out on this AMAZING place!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Disappointing Evening at Rocco's Pittsburgh
Last night's 6:30 PM Sunday reservation at Rocco's Pittsburgh was profoundly disappointing, despite the restaurant's beautiful setting.
After being seated, it took 47 minutes for us to receive anything beyond a bottle of wine, water, and a salad. What followed highlighted a clear breakdown in kitchen communication and management oversight.
Immediately after finally placing our dinner order, the server returned to inform me that my selection was no longer available. This was followed by a subsequent trip where we learned the staple of any Italian restaurant—simple oil and bread—was also out of stock. A fourth visit delivered the final blow: a backup entree I'd spent my wait time selecting was also unavailable.
The extended waits and multiple menu errors suggest a severe lack of leadership and kitchen coordination. Our server handled the difficult news with grace, but it's unacceptable that they were repeatedly placed in a position to deliver bad news that should have been preemptively managed by a floor or kitchen manager.
Ultimately, after an excessively long and frustrating experience, we canceled our orders and opted for a pizza delivery from a nearby restaurant. The stunning atmosphere cannot compensate for such lackluster operational management and a complete inability to deliver the basic promise of a dinner reservation. I sincerely hope management takes concrete steps to address these serious service and inventory issues. My only pictures, never got to the point of having food in front of me.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Amazing beautiful space, attentive friendly service, oh & delicious Italian food !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Finally had a chance to get to Rocco’s. Everything was great, but the food is why you need to get here. This place goes right to the top for italian food in PGH. The quality of what they served us was very high. Best beans and greens I have ever had. I don’t know a better place. Service was also great. Very friendly. Stop reading, go to Rocco’s.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is new and needs to be heard!! I came here with my Grandma for dinner one night and we were both blown away! This place has arguably the best ambience in Pittsburgh, they used their space of an old mansion and ran with it! The service was amazing and it was clear they were passionate about the food! I forget our waitresses name, but she was so kind and helpful! The food they served was incredible! Get the burrata and pane e olio as appetizers to share!! I must say me and my grandma agree this place looks like an upcoming Pittsburgh classic. We are planning on coming again. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came here for our anniversary and left very disappointed. While the ambience was nice, the service and food did not live up to expectations. Our server repeatedly misunderstood orders, even confusing chicken parmesan with veal. The veal medallion arrived lukewarm and tasted pre-cooked, while the chicken parmesan was just average.
The drink menu was also underwhelming. A cocktail I ordered, everything separately because there is not a formal cocktail menu, I had to send back and settle for a beer. Small details, like not receiving a steak knife for meat dishes, added to the disappointment.
Overall, the atmosphere was pleasant, but the service and food did not justify the high prices. We would not return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Just experienced Rocco's for dinner on Saturday evening. Absolutely loved the food, atmosphere, and service. It was wonderful that three different people came to our table to see how we were enjoying ourselves. Really made us feel comfortable. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is hands down our new favorite spot in Pittsburgh. We’ve been back twice now (in as many weeks) and the food is superb, staff is overly attentive and kind, and the ambiance is just classically beautiful. Highly recommend going in fair weather when you can sit outside in their stunning courtyard with an after-dinner nightcap.
11/10 would recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really really really wanted to love it but it fell flat for three out of 4 diners. I’ll start with the good. The design and decor are beautiful. The staff was warm and accommodating. We were surprised for an Italian restaurant that they didn’t have Prosecco, Pinot Grigio and were out of Chianti. Servers should be trained on bar menu. When we asked for a-recommendation instead of prosecco she brought a flat white wine. And when we asked for something to add to coffee like amaretto, frangelico, etc she had never heard of any and had to return to the bar to check 3 times. What a missed opportunity to run up our bar tab. For food, two of us ordered chicken cutlets and one ordered the veal cutlet. Now I’ll be fair here. We are Italians from the same region of Italy as the owners so maybe we set expectations high but the cutlets tasted premade and than pan fried a second time to heat up. They were bone dry, lacked crisp and actually charred and hard to cut. One diner had the chicken with lemon and we all agreed it was fantastic and we all had plate envy. The bread was delicious too and we had no problem paying for it because it was good. Appetizers and sides were also fairly good. But overall nothing so great that will compel us to come back. I’m really sorry to say that! I do wish the owners and staff the best of luck because I love the concept. And maybe we just came on an off night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
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