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Italian Restaurant on Monroe Ave in Rochester, NY. Since being established in 2008, our restaurants have been known for a commitment to quality, comfort and conviviality. It’s these things that have provided the spirit for us to grow into the business we are today. Get in touch today to learn more about what we have to offer!
Compact eatery serves old-world fare like housemade ricotta cheese & a rotating Italian wine list.
Hours
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 165 Monroe Ave #169, Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 454-3510
Website: https://www.rocandrell.com/
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Reviews
Kathleen Moll
I had oysters, strip loin with bone marrow, a blood orange martini, and a salted caramel budino with almonds. I was in heaven. Highly recommended. Plus, the atmosphere was so homey.
… moreMichele Reynolds
What a gem on Monroe Ave! This small, cozy Italian restaurant delivered a wonderful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service was attentive and genuinely welcoming all evening.
We started with the mushroom soup — rich yet light, with deep earthy flavor that didn’t feel heavy. The arancini were perfectly crisp on the outside and creamy inside, served with just the right amount of marinara. The grilled octopus was tender with a beautiful char and bright, fresh flavor.
The seafood fra diavolo with crab and calamari was outstanding — bold, with a perfect kick balanced with fresh seafood flavor.
We finished with the butterscotch budino, which was silky and decadent. The nutty topping added the perfect texture and contrast, making every bite even better.
From beginning to end, both the food and service were exceptional. A true standout on Monroe Ave — we’ll absolutely be back.
… moreWe started with the mushroom soup — rich yet light, with deep earthy flavor that didn’t feel heavy. The arancini were perfectly crisp on the outside and creamy inside, served with just the right amount of marinara. The grilled octopus was tender with a beautiful char and bright, fresh flavor.
The seafood fra diavolo with crab and calamari was outstanding — bold, with a perfect kick balanced with fresh seafood flavor.
We finished with the butterscotch budino, which was silky and decadent. The nutty topping added the perfect texture and contrast, making every bite even better.
From beginning to end, both the food and service were exceptional. A true standout on Monroe Ave — we’ll absolutely be back.
JueJue
The appetizer was the standout at this restaurant, truly the only highlight. The pizza was average, and the lasagna was disappointing with no meat. The service was exceptional, and the table setup was charming, with a nice brick wall as a backdrop. However, the atmosphere was overwhelming—tables were packed too tightly, so you could hear every conversation around you. The loud, chaotic vibe made it unbearable. This isn’t a place I’d return to for a date. We ended up getting a much tastier pizza elsewhere, and the high prices here didn’t match the food or ambiance.
… moreLauri Mattle
We had a great dinner tonight at Rocco. Annika at the bar was awesome. The blood orange martini and the spicy margarita were fantastic! Started with Sausage pepperoni pizza which was cooked to perfection and every bite delicious. We then shared the octopus appetizer and it was tender with such a refreshing sauce. I wanted bread to sop up the sauce. Next we shared the chicken dish with bread salad and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was tender the salad was savory with pine nuts and cranberries. All courses were perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.
… moreOlivia
We were really disappointed with our visit. The food didn’t match our expectations in either taste or presentation, especially considering the high price point. The menu lacked clear descriptions, so we were surprised by what we received — and not in a good way.
The garlic bread was burnt and bitter. Almost every dish came overloaded with salad, including the grilled octopus (a very tiny portion) and the white fish, which was unexpectedly deep-fried in mostly batter and tasted off. If we had known that every main came with so much salad, we wouldn’t have ordered a separate salad appetizer.
The pasta was overly salty and lacked flavor. While the service was friendly, the overall dining experience just didn’t justify the price. Unfortunately, we won’t be returning.
… moreThe garlic bread was burnt and bitter. Almost every dish came overloaded with salad, including the grilled octopus (a very tiny portion) and the white fish, which was unexpectedly deep-fried in mostly batter and tasted off. If we had known that every main came with so much salad, we wouldn’t have ordered a separate salad appetizer.
The pasta was overly salty and lacked flavor. While the service was friendly, the overall dining experience just didn’t justify the price. Unfortunately, we won’t be returning.
Shylah Davies
Worst services I have ever had.
Very disrespectful and rude.
My soup never came and when I asked about it. I was told, “you never said anything when I came back to check on you”. Waited almost an hour for the food and was we had a time limit at the table and when that time was up, we needed to leave. My friends ordered what they thought was spaghetti and meatballs, but was a rigatoni and meatballs. They asked if they could change it to spaghetti and the waitress was dismissive and disgusted by the request. Things only gor worse from there.
We spent good money and as a paying customer, we didn’t deserve the disrespectful treatment we received.
I will never go here again! What was a great time with friends turned into an unpleasant dinning experience.
… moreVery disrespectful and rude.
My soup never came and when I asked about it. I was told, “you never said anything when I came back to check on you”. Waited almost an hour for the food and was we had a time limit at the table and when that time was up, we needed to leave. My friends ordered what they thought was spaghetti and meatballs, but was a rigatoni and meatballs. They asked if they could change it to spaghetti and the waitress was dismissive and disgusted by the request. Things only gor worse from there.
We spent good money and as a paying customer, we didn’t deserve the disrespectful treatment we received.
I will never go here again! What was a great time with friends turned into an unpleasant dinning experience.
Amy V
I haven’t been here since pre-covid. I feel like this place used to be nice like 10 years ago. Our waitress, Joanna, was miserable, ” I’m sorry. Are we bothering you?” The food was subpar, everything was expensive for what you got. The atmosphere was nice. The oysters were good, overall I felt like it would have been better off if we had gone to Chipotle, at least I wouldn’t have expectations.
… moreD. McDell-Hernandez
I visited Rocco for the first time last Friday and loved it! Amazing food, cocktails and service. I ordered lasagna pizzaola and asked for meatballs on the side. All star dish and the sauce was perfect. My friends let me taste their dishes– smoked pork chops with sauerkraut and cod with creamy horseradish sauce. They were outstanding!
… moreCarolina Marcus
We have been coming to Rocco for many years. It’s always been one of our favorites, a place we’ve celebrated birthdays, etc. Tonight we left and will never come back. We had a horrifying experience.
As I took a bite out of my daughter’s lasagna, I felt something pierce the inside of my mouth. I promptly removed said object, which was a piece of steel wool. We immediately told our server, and she frankly couldn’t have cared less. She was utterly dismissive and rather disgusted that we dared even complain. Basically a “That happens from time to time, they do have to scrub the pans you know..”
My husband and I explained that we truly did not mean to be alarmist, but as physicians, we know well that swallowing steel wool is extraordinarily dangerous. People could die, and in the best case scenario, emergency surgery is all but guaranteed. This was my fifteen year old daughter’s lasagna that the object was in. “We’re here for her birthday, we explained. Don’t you understand this is really scary? You shouldn’t be serving the lasagna to anyone here.”
Anyways, it devolved from there. Be careful, folks. Stay safe.
… moreAs I took a bite out of my daughter’s lasagna, I felt something pierce the inside of my mouth. I promptly removed said object, which was a piece of steel wool. We immediately told our server, and she frankly couldn’t have cared less. She was utterly dismissive and rather disgusted that we dared even complain. Basically a “That happens from time to time, they do have to scrub the pans you know..”
My husband and I explained that we truly did not mean to be alarmist, but as physicians, we know well that swallowing steel wool is extraordinarily dangerous. People could die, and in the best case scenario, emergency surgery is all but guaranteed. This was my fifteen year old daughter’s lasagna that the object was in. “We’re here for her birthday, we explained. Don’t you understand this is really scary? You shouldn’t be serving the lasagna to anyone here.”
Anyways, it devolved from there. Be careful, folks. Stay safe.
ann tremblay
The food was delicious! Every course was superb! Each dish had original and unique flavors. It’s we’ll with the visit and the prices are reasonable. A must dining experience for Rochester!!
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