Rocco's Cafe

Rocco's cafe is a lovely spot. Main courses are spot on. The service is incredibly friendly, helpful, and fast. This really seems like a local favourite, and deservedly so. I came here a few times during my visit. The fried chicken is good, the beef sandwich is actually insanely juicy. Salads are flavoursome and fresh. When back in SF, I will surely revisit. Desserts unfortunately are not on the same level as the main dishes, but not much to complain about!

This place is so wonderful, my beautiful wife I come here often now. It’s one of our favorite spots! The food is cooked to a high quality and each dish has a unique touch. The owner and staff are very attentive and friendly. The restaurant is also full of classic vintage, many of which are specific to SF. I highly recommend.

I went for lunch, and Rocco's has casual vibes and standard fare you would expect at an Italian spot. It looked like only one server at lunch, but there weren't too many diners and plenty of seats available, so service was still great. The soup I got looked like it had exploded a bit in a microwave with how the sides were dripping with slightly dried out liquid. It didn't affect the taste and I was fine with how it looked since it came out hot. The bread is nothing special, but I appreciated the generous amount of butter to go with it. The half order of the chicken parmesan was a lot for one person. The full order must be a sharable plate if the size of the half portion is anything to go by. It's a perfectly fine place for lunch if you're close by. I wouldn't go out of my way to get here.

The food here can be described as mediocre at best. Both my wife and I did not enjoy our food but it was edible. I would definitely not come here again. On top of that they were playing music so loud that we were unable to have a conversation.

The breakfast was absolutely delicious! We had meat omelette and veggie omelette and it was so good! Much veggie and meat. We also had a Pancake and it was the best of our whole trip! Also good coffee ☺️ not the cheapest location, but absolutely worth it!

Highly recommend this place. It is the second time for me and my husband, the food is so fresh, and the food is the best homemade-style food you could ask for. The place is really cozy and the people there are amazing! We ordered Rocco’s fav frittata, strawberry French toast, a shrimp omelette, and of course a mimosa!

Food was delicious! Spot on! The place has an awesome old school feel. Chicken Picatta was on point, Fried Calamari was on point, Spumoni was on point, even the cappuccino was on point. Service was amazing, the new owner was friendly, and remarkably hard working. The same can be said for the cook and the rest of the wait staff. Did I say the food was delicious? Cause it is. I haven't had Italian this good since New York.

This place is another SF hidden gem. Their marinara is phenomenal! Their caprese sandwich is fresh, filling, and incredibly tasty. If you are looking for a good meal in this area, seriously consider Rocco's!

Rocco's cafe is a lovely spot. Main courses are spot on. The service is incredibly friendly, helpful, and fast. This really seems like a local favourite, and deservedly so. I came here a few times during my visit. The fried chicken is good, the beef sandwich is actually insanely juicy. Salads are flavoursome and fresh. When back in SF, I will surely revisit. Desserts unfortunately are not on the same level as the main dishes, but not much to complain about!

This place is so wonderful, my beautiful wife I come here often now. It’s one of our favorite spots! The food is cooked to a high quality and each dish has a unique touch. The owner and staff are very attentive and friendly. The restaurant is also full of classic vintage, many of which are specific to SF. I highly recommend.

I went for lunch, and Rocco's has casual vibes and standard fare you would expect at an Italian spot. It looked like only one server at lunch, but there weren't too many diners and plenty of seats available, so service was still great. The soup I got looked like it had exploded a bit in a microwave with how the sides were dripping with slightly dried out liquid. It didn't affect the taste and I was fine with how it looked since it came out hot. The bread is nothing special, but I appreciated the generous amount of butter to go with it. The half order of the chicken parmesan was a lot for one person. The full order must be a sharable plate if the size of the half portion is anything to go by. It's a perfectly fine place for lunch if you're close by. I wouldn't go out of my way to get here.

The food here can be described as mediocre at best. Both my wife and I did not enjoy our food but it was edible. I would definitely not come here again. On top of that they were playing music so loud that we were unable to have a conversation.

The breakfast was absolutely delicious! We had meat omelette and veggie omelette and it was so good! Much veggie and meat. We also had a Pancake and it was the best of our whole trip! Also good coffee ☺️ not the cheapest location, but absolutely worth it!

Highly recommend this place. It is the second time for me and my husband, the food is so fresh, and the food is the best homemade-style food you could ask for. The place is really cozy and the people there are amazing! We ordered Rocco’s fav frittata, strawberry French toast, a shrimp omelette, and of course a mimosa!

Food was delicious! Spot on! The place has an awesome old school feel. Chicken Picatta was on point, Fried Calamari was on point, Spumoni was on point, even the cappuccino was on point. Service was amazing, the new owner was friendly, and remarkably hard working. The same can be said for the cook and the rest of the wait staff. Did I say the food was delicious? Cause it is. I haven't had Italian this good since New York.

This place is another SF hidden gem. Their marinara is phenomenal! Their caprese sandwich is fresh, filling, and incredibly tasty. If you are looking for a good meal in this area, seriously consider Rocco's!

This is a really cool space. There's a very good selection on the menu, the portions were well sized, and the vibe of the entire restaurant is friendly. The server lost track of us a little bit, with our cup of soup coming out right before the entree and no follow up to see how we were doing. We had to ask for the bill so we could leave well after we had finished. I feel like there was new staff that the server was looking after, so that could have been the reason. I look forward to going back.

was decent but didnt think anything too special. we wanted to try it as there were raving reviews + lots of generations to its name - but thought it was overpriced. surprisingly there was also barely anyone there on a friday evening for dinner time

My first few visit to Rocco's was October 2018 and it was amazing! I went back three days in a row during my San Fransisco stay. My most recent visit was 10/10/2024. I was a little taken back as the menu was different and was told by the waitress the owner changed. I came in for the meatballs and French toast from the old menu. BUT I stood in my seat and gave the place a shot. The ambiance was a romantic setting so take her!!! And that's the cleanest kitchen I have ever seen! You can watch them cooking your meal from almost anywhere you are seated! Our waitress was amazing! Shot out to her! Can't remember her name Knew the menu very well and gave great recommendations. I also noticed she spoke fluent Spanish and was great to the other workers. Love that! I ended up ordering the Creamy Lemon Ricotta Rigatoni and added some chicken per our waitress' recommendation. I was flabbergasted of how amazing it was! That fried breaded chicken I paired it with the Paysan Zabala Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc. Perfect!! I took a shot in the dark and asked our waitress if the French toast was on the breakfast menu and IT IS! She even gave me the breakfast, lunch and brunch menu to take a look at! Toward the end of our meal the chef approached our table and started chatting with us! To our surprise the new owner! Michael took the time to check on us and ask how the food was. The sweetest guy! And! And! He said he would've made the French toast for me if I would've asked! Michael challenged me with trying his tiramisu and another fabulous dish!!! Of course I had some great expresso with it as well! We have a few more days left here in San Fran BUT I plan on dropping back in if time permits! I did send some other co workers to Rocco's as well and they ALL let us know immediately at our morning meeting how great it was! Best of luck to Rocco's and its new owner Michael!

Came for late night dinner service and surprisingly the restaurant was still packed towards the end of the night. We were greeted immediately and got seated right away. The place was quite dim creating a relaxing atmosphere, which allowed me to fully immerse myself in the dinner experience and enjoy my meal. I also couldn't help but notice the array of photos and signed celeb posters scattered throughout the walls, giving it a true Italian restaurant feel. We were given a complementary basket of bread and butter after our server took our order. I ordered a half portion of the chicken marsala with fettuccine, which was still more than enough for myself. The sauce and ingredients complimented the pasta very well. My boyfriend ordered the clams in white sauce with fettuccine. Great portion of clams. Our server was friendly and checked in with us multiple times during the night. It seemed she was the only server that night, so big props to her! Overall, this is a great spot for authentic home-style Italian food. It's no wonder this spot has been featured for years!

Stumbled upon this place while waiting for friends. The calamari and tiramisu is so good! The place is nice and cozy and the menu looks really good. Service is nice and helpful and lots of tables for groups. Portions are big and snooping around the other tables, the pasta looks amazing! Place closes at midnight too! Must come back to try more food.

I went for lunch, and Rocco's has casual vibes and standard fare you would expect at an Italian spot. It looked like only one server at lunch, but there weren't too many diners and plenty of seats available, so service was still great. The soup I got looked like it had exploded a bit in a microwave with how the sides were dripping with slightly dried out liquid. It didn't affect the taste and I was fine with how it looked since it came out hot. The bread is nothing special, but I appreciated the generous amount of butter to go with it. The half order of the chicken parmesan was a lot for one person. The full order must be a sharable plate if the size of the half portion is anything to go by. It's a perfectly fine place for lunch if you're close by. I wouldn't go out of my way to get here.

Sometime in mid-January, I stumbled upon an IG post from a sandwich staple in my work neighborhood about the ownership and management change here. I was out of town for the following week plus so I didn't have an opportunity to check this out until early February. On a recent Friday morning, I decided to call and order lunch. When I asked for my 'usual' meal choice, I was told that it was no longer on the menu. Given this, the lady who took my order helped me to pivot to another similar item which happened to be the special for that day. I drove up around noon to pick up my order, finding a parking space just a few doors down. Bringing my takeout order back to the office, I started with a cup of minestrone (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=zjajoqO12AProDl0tSEuLw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). The portion is generous for a cup and paired very well with the sourdough bread that came with my meal. For my main meal, I had the clams over fettuccine in white sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=WmjiPMm66x_e9HtyJxk6Dg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); it was a bit creamier than I like and, being fettucine instead of linguine, this is on the heavier side. The flavors were good and I could only finish half along with that minestrone for lunch. When picking up my meal, a young gentleman helped me with my order and was very cheerful, helpful, and enthusiastic in telling me about the menu and their hours. I believe that he is likely the chef and/or partner in the business. I am saddened that the menu is pared down some though the plus is that they are open late nights to catch the post bar crowd flow. I'm glad that the chicken Marsala is still there and disappointed that I was unable to get my linguine with clams in red sauce (add mushrooms). Being a neighborhood spot near my workplace, I will come in as things get less busy in the office. Thanks, Michael, for introducing me to the new rendition of Rocco's.

Great brunch spot. Very romantic and relaxed with a good selection of brunch staples. The signature dishes though are definitely a step up. Sourdough French toast with strawberries and cream and the crab cake Benedict were excellent. Everything was very filling so maybe a good place to split a meal and a side. The inside is super cute. Service is relaxed and friendly. The food is a little pricy but the quality definitely backs it up and it makes sense for the location. 3 brunch entries and two coffee drinks with tip was about $95.

This restaurant is so incredibly cute and charming. We came for brunch and we got the crab cake benedict and the strawberry French toast, along with a cappuccino. The benedict was very good. It is incredibly filing since the crab cake is fried, but you can definitely share it with two people. The strawberry french toast was excellent, and the cream on top was *chef's kiss*. The cappuccino was a nice combination with the meal. Really enjoyed our meal here and will be coming back for brunch again.

We've been coming to Rocco's for over ten years and love the consistency in the quality of the food. Brunch, lunch or dinner- the food is fabulous and the portions are big. Crab Cake Benedict for brunch is a favorite. A great place for large parties and the service is always prompt!

My friend introduced me to Rocco's, and it didn't disappoint! The interior has pictures and other decorations that pay homage to the Italian restaurant, and gives the space a cozy feeling. Our server was very accommodating, and took our order promptly. I got the chicken parm, and it was cooked very nicely! The chicken was cut thin, and the pasta was perfect. The only thing that I would say is that I'm not sure that it's worth it at the price point of about $25.

I actually have eaten here many times. This is one of my favorite places to eat at. I decided to come back here onne more time. My food tasted great. The food came out nice and hot and was cooked to perfection. The service was very friendly and the ambiance of the place was excellent. I highly recommend eating here and do not forget your credit card if you come here because they don't accept cash . I wish I could give Rocos 10 stars.

Just your basic, pretty old diner with pretty average food. Ordered two scrambled eggs and a half ceaser salad. Everything was fine but nothing special. The salad had beans in it. Wasn't thrilled with that but I don't love beans. Also the place is a tad pricey for what you get. Service was good. Clean restrooms...

I recently celebrated my birthday at Rocco's, and it was fabulous! The food is rustic Italian, and it truly impressed me. We started with the Fried Cheese Ravioli and Fried Calamari. Both appetizers were cooked to perfection. I especially enjoyed the freshness and texture of the calamari. For my main course, I had the Braciole. This dish is a rare find on menus, so I had to try it. The Braciole was rich and savory with a slightly tangy taste. The chef mentioned that the recipe came from his grandmother, and I love trying dishes that have been passed down through generations. Overall, I really enjoyed the food. The restaurant is clean, and the staff is very friendly. However, parking in the area is limited, so make sure to give yourself extra time to find a spot. I'm already planning my next visit to try out their breakfast!

I could place to have a good conversation. They've definitely lowered the lights for evening service, which creates greater intimacy. New ownership in the owners, quite friendly and also the quiche it seems. The table services frequent and they do check in on you and are quite friendly they're happy to refill your drinks as well, the soul was great very light and the broccolini was perfect. My friend had the fettuccine with scampi and ate it pretty quickly, so he just had a smile on his face and had a nice glass of wine. A nice place to have a good conversation with a nice staff and owner And a main stay in the neighborhood now with the expanded hours. This is a go to the neighborhood and so glad to have it back.

When I hear "Rocco" I used to think of the pet rock that Elmo had beef with but now I will think of this Italian restaurant. I will think about the warm and crackly bread that came with the whipped ricotta drizzled with chili oil and the pool of olive oil soothing the bite of crushed garlic resting at the bottom. I will think about the steaming shrimp gamberoni, the acidity of the tomatoes and the mildness of the mushrooms, the texture of the coated and sauteed shrimp. I will think about how every bite was perfect and took away the words in my chest. l will think about my how my partner bullied me into saying it clears maggianos. I know I can't even compare the two, very different vibes, but the most important thing to note is that rocco's fed me well and also gave me hope for the new eats I'll have in SF

Some days you will find this gem packed. And still, they are amazing. Friendly and to the point, good food and good service. If the kitchen is backed up, they warn you and work with you to get things out quick. Yet, the vibe is great and we all work together. So, their idea of a wait isn't bad, honestly. Other times, it's not packed and they are still amazing. The specials are always worth checking out, but don't be fooled away from the main menu. Some dishes stand the test of time and they are on this menu. I've not tried a steak here, but I can say that I might someday. Yep, it's a place to try it all. BE AWARE: They are NOT serving dinner for the rest of 2023. They just want some nice time at home. I love thus place and think you will too.

Just had dinner at Rocco's - and it was great. The Kale Caesar is a superb update on the classic. And the Shrimp Gamberoni is my new fave!

The meatloaf sandwich and fries are really good. I have to go back to try more. Character limit, have to write more. This is really just a note to myself to go back. It's a great hidden place :)

Michael and his partners took over from Don this year and have done a wonderful job filling his formidable shoes. They are constantly revising their menu to please their ever changing and evolving neighborhood clientele all while keeping up a very ambitious calendar that includes late night dining options. Having lived here 30 years I have seen many changes and can appreciate how difficult it is to maintain a high standard in such a dynamic and challenging business,, The bottom line is Rocco's fulfills a needed niche in our community. Delicious affordable dishes in an iconic SF atmosphere. Thank you Michael for all your hard work and being here.

This is actually one of my wife's favorite places but due to Covid, it was almost forgotten. What triggered her to remember was when I asked her where do they serve her favorite pasta? Linguine vongole with a tomato sauce.. after some thought, Rocco's! We dropped in on a Saturday night and it wasn't too busy. Maybe a little more than half full. We were seated quickly and after I got settled in I recall fond memories. It's a photos of American culture. From Joe Montana to Farah Fawcett, it spans my youth. More importantly, let get to the food. Their selection from Italian to Burger made it hard for me to choose. I went for the special which was spinach pasta with prawns. My wife had the linguine vongole red which isn't common. This is one of the few places that have it on the menu which is the reason why we came. Love the food and ambiance because it's real!

This is one of my favorite restaurants in SF. The chicken parm / chicken parm sandwich is the absolute best I've ever had. Also, the kale Cesar salad is dreamy. If I'm eating out - it'll probably be here - absolutely perfect. Service is great and just generally friendly people.

Amaaaaaazing! Best breakfast I have had in a long time. The staff were great! Super accommodating. I wanted chocolate chip banana pancakes and they made that happen! Every bite was packed with so much greatness. The French Toast was equally as delicious. I cannot wait to come back and try more items on the menu.

I don't recall every logging into any review site to take the time to write a review for a restaurant but I was so impressed with Rocco's yesterday I just had to do it! We were there for an early dinner after a show and had a great time - good food, great ambiance (and music!) and awesome attentive service. Very impressed! Would definitely go back and would recommend to friends!

I had dinner with a friend here prior to going to the theater. Our waiter was fantastic - attentive and very personable, without being over-bearing. All of the staff were great! The food was outstanding. We had caesar salad, calamari appetizer, and shrimp gamberino. I would highly recommend this cozy restaurant for dinner - I would definitely go here again.

New owner Scott was very and brought great service. Kept many of my favorite items like linguine and clams in white sauce! But the clams tasted fresher! We also had the sole and it was cooked nice and moist and the piccata sauce was nice and tart and flavorful. Broccoli Rabb was crisp and lots of garlic! I love it that way. We also had the Tiramisu was very nice espresso flavor and lots mascarpone. We also had these little hot donuts with powdered sugar and fruit dipping sauce. Loved them. It looks like always just somehow a little updated. I will be back many times! Can't wait to try the prime rib sandwich.

Always been a big fan of Rocco's over the years but it's just different now. The burger has always been a great goto ... not so much now. Lacks seasoning, missing the sourdough roll they used to serve, (they use a different roll now) it's just an ok burger now and it's still $20. I placed a pick up order and the person behind the counter did not understand a single word of English. I could see my order sitting there getting cold for 5 extra minutes while I waited for the server to finish taking a table order. Oh well, all good things come to an end I guess. I think they still serve great pasta meals though???

Breakfast is so so. The chicken piccata was awfulllllll. The noodles way overcooked and the sauce was very watery from the noodles. Save your hard earned dollars and make it yourself or go elsewhere would be my advice. Just not good Italian food in my opinion Do better Rocco's

Rocco's is THE BEST! I had a family celebration of fifteen people. The service was EXCELLENT. The food was EXCELLENT! Natalie, our server and her teammate were EXCELLENT! They were very attentive and on their A game. A huge shout out to Michael, the owner, he made us feel welcomed and made our accommodations very comfortable. The ambiance of the restaurant is very fun and family felt. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. S. Kapsas

So happy this awesome neighborhood spot has a new Owner! Still some awesome classic dishes and the old tired items were happily retired! The owner and the staff are awesome. Grateful to have this near my Venue in SOMA. Mark E. Sackett TheBoxSF

Smells like garbage. Upon entering this establishment I was overwhelmed by the smell of trash inside the restaurant. The party I was with wanted to eat here, so I acquiesced. The service was kind of slow and the food was mediocre standard breakfast fare. My veggie omelette was bland. Again the overwhelming odor was gross! As I walked to the rear of place the odor was even stronger. The only place that didn't smell like S--t was the restroom. I would not recommend this place. I should have left.

Rocco's Cafe is a great to have in our neighborhood. It's only a 5-minute walk from our office - so convenient! I just place the order on-line and within 15 minutes my lunch is ready. I love their lunch menu, half-portions. It's just the perfect amount and no left-overs. We should all support our neighborhood businesses. Rocco is a San Francisco legacy business that we should all patronize.

the menu leaves a lot to be desired, and the last time i ate there, when i tried to pay the bill i was told i couldn't pay in cash with no warning, no sign out front, nothing on the menu! the waitress was rude and said something about how a window was broken and now the owner didn't want to take cash. mediocre food, bad service... your choice.

The refreshed Rocco's is awesome! New chef-owner, updated menu, longer hours, and cute and affordable wine list! Service is warm, the chef is always there, and the food is better than ever. Long live Rocco's!

Warm and friendly atmosphere. Had a conversation with the owner and seems like a really nice guy. Good French toast. Stop in and see them :)

On a lazy Sunday evening, I sat at Rocco's metallic copper bar watching the chefs at work and enjoying the old Italian family ambiance. The owner, friendly and very proud of his new venture, brought me an amazing tasting chicken Marsala - so delicious. I ate and enjoyed the old historic photographs and memorabilia on the walls. This is my new go-to quiet friendly Italian restaurant - I am a fan!!

Came here randomly on a Friday mid morning for a late breakfast, the service is amazing and the food was great! I fell in love when our waitress, she had the best playlist going. I couldn't help but dance and sing as I drank my mimosa and at my food. My husband had to drag me out of here, can't wait to come again!

What a tragedy. I guess the restaurant has changed hands. All the "old school" dishes have been replaced with a pared down menu of uninspired dishes. I am not sure what the new owner was thinking, but if he was going to reinvent Rocco's, a bit more imagination should have been brought to bear. In the hope of some remnant of the late, great Rocco's surviving, I order the Chicken Marsala (served over Fettucine - one if only two pasta choices) - not very good. He should have bought the recipes too. Once it was a regular stop. Not anymore. Service was good and fast - hence two stars, not one.

If you like to support places where they treat their employees badly, this is the place. I was eating at this restaurant and saw on many occasions how the owner of the place shouted and humiliated his workers. Very unpleasant moment, I do not recommend this place. Si te gusta apoyar lugares en donde traten mal a sus empleados este el lugar. Estube comiendo en este restaurante y mire un muchas ocasiones cono el dueño del lugar gritaba y humillaba a sus trabajadores. Muy desagradable momento, no recomiendo este lugar.

This is truly a solid place for a good price. I highly recommend it. Wine list is simple good and not expensive. The cook is very passionate

Wow! I think the new transformation to the new Rocco Café is done at this point A great time to visit Phenomenal food based on old recipes and new Great new wine selection by the bottle New French dip, chicken sandwich is a must try A big thank you to the new owner, Michael for all that he does for the Folsom community

So delicious. A family friend of ours owned the restaurant name Don Dial. It's going under new ownership but the food has always and still will be amazing. The cioppino was the special and so amazing. Breakfast items (French toast) are to die for. Great service, fun environment, cool art and most of all great food makes this place a must!

I never do this. But I spent 1695 on that salad and it was just lettuce and onions... For what we ate, our bill was $90 with tip... I had polenta and a salad and a mint tea... I'm surprised the waitress didn't question it ... Dan, you can't charge 1695 for a chopped lettuce salad with onion... That was insane. I should've spoken up that day but your waitress said give it a try and acted like I had no reason to complain. The prior owner gave a wonderful salad ... With many items. Come on buddy I feel like I was run through the ringer with the salad only... That's my only complaint... I hope u read my update.

Chicken Marsala is top-notch! Ambiance is great, good music and friendly staff, will return again and recommend to any Italian lover. No wait at 1pm lunch rush hour yet still busy. Adding to my places to visit monthly and maybe weekly

Sizzler. That was in our young minds, the best place to get a steak! We were also there on many occasions for the "unlimited" all you can eat salad bar and would take chicken nuggets from the kids section! In our college years, We went to " Tad's Steak" on Powell St. We felt we were living the life! Rocco's is the place I go to around work to treat myself to a nice sizzling steak w/ mushrooms. For $28.95, you get a nice ribeye with a pile of mushrooms on top. It's oozing with flavor and juices. You can also get a side of plump raviolis or fries. Meatballs- housemade and it comes in two. By far, one of my favorite meatballs in the whole city! Nice, huge balls with texture and not dry at all. Your meal begins with complimentary bread and butter. But, you can request for the bread to be warmly toasted and also some olive oil and balsamic vinegar to dip it in. The owner, Don is around to say hello and talk to you on most days. Due to staff shortages, customer service is slow as expected. Parking can be difficult They have many other hearty Italian American inspired dishes for a satisfying meal.

Rocco's is one of those iconic places in San Francisco that everyone talks about. I'm so glad I finally got to try this place. We walked in and were greeted right away. The staff was so friendly. The decor of the restaurant was what first caught my eye when I walked in. It's so cozy and fully of so many memories on the walls. They brought bread right away and took our drink order. After contemplating over and over, I decided on the Chicken Marsala w/ a side of pasta. We also got a side of garlic olive oil to dip the bread in, highly recommend ! Our food came out pretty quickly and let me tell you. This was one of the best Chicken Marsala's I've ever had. It was so delicious and full of so much flavor. The pasta was a great addition to it. I will definitely be back to try more things.

I wanted to give this a try under the new owner since Don sold the place. We came for the Chicken Marsala, our favorite. Two of us liked it, and 2 said it was ok. The original recipe had more of the marsala wine flavor. This new recipe has more of a tomato base flavor. The C. Marsala was served over fettuccine or rigatoni, not linguini. The calamari was ok, but a little too crunchy for me. I hated them serving marinara sauce for dipping instead of cocktail sauce with tartar sauce. I don't like the taste of spaghetti sauce with my calamari. The French bread was the worst. Heating the bread up and us adding butter to it did not help. Bread tasted like day old bread, and the crust was too hard and dry. Rocco's need to find better bread, sorry. Tiramisu was good. Nothing else on the lunch dessert menu caught our eyes. With all this being said, I would suggest you give this place a try so you can decide for yourself. The lunch menu is limited. They do serve breakfast until 2 pm. My best to Rocco's.

Immaculate Italian-American diner vibes! Tons of art and photos on the wall offers mega eye-candy! We went on a Saturday for dinner and it wasn't busy at all. The waitstaff was super kind and let us linger and chat long past the meal being done. I also love that this is one of the few places in SF that still gives free bread at the start of dinner!

We live in the neighborhood and feel fortunate to have one of our favorite restaurants so close by. We love the warm atmosphere of the interior, the reliable Italian favorites on the menu, and the caring staff. The place is worth a trip whether you're coming from near or far.