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Strongly tied to our Italian roots, it was a passion for family and food that sparked the fire that is Johnny Rocco’s Italian Grill! Not your everyday Italian restaurant, experience dining full of flare, style, and above all, great food. It’s quality food that remains at the heart of our mission. Italian cuisine at its’ best, from authentic classics to our signatures dishes. Every plate at Johnny Rocco’s is prepared with the culinary passion of our dedicated chefs, who have trained, where else? But Italy! So come sit at our table, taste our food, drink the wine, and feel our passion! Italian, Pizza, Canadian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Free Wifi…
Sophisticated outpost featuring upmarket Italian cuisine & fine wines in a modern, brick interior.
Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 271 Merritt St, St. Catharines, ON L2T 1K1, Canada
Phone: +1 905-680-9300
Website: https://www.johnnyroccos.com/?olonwp=JjBtp_vMLk25gkYh_bnoiQ
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Reviews
Jinoos Jianfar
We visited this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary on Valentine’s night, and it was truly a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was amazing — the mix of brick and stone design made the space very eye-catching and cozy.
Our waitress was a beautiful, smiling young lady who made us feel very welcome with her kind and attentive service.
The drinks were excellent — the Hurricane Rum cocktail was especially tasty and highly recommended. We ordered Johnny’s pizza, which was absolutely mouth-watering, and the ribs were delicious — definitely something you should try!
We really enjoyed our dinner, and it was one of the best choices we could have made for our anniversary celebration. We will definitely be back!
… moreOur waitress was a beautiful, smiling young lady who made us feel very welcome with her kind and attentive service.
The drinks were excellent — the Hurricane Rum cocktail was especially tasty and highly recommended. We ordered Johnny’s pizza, which was absolutely mouth-watering, and the ribs were delicious — definitely something you should try!
We really enjoyed our dinner, and it was one of the best choices we could have made for our anniversary celebration. We will definitely be back!
Rhonda Hurren
I’ve been here before and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was in the area with a friend and thought she would enjoy it as much as I did. We had lunch. It did not disappoint. I had pizza and Italian wedding soup and she had a sandwich; candied fig, apple, bri and chicken with a salad. Both lunch meals were phenomenal. A burst of fresh, delicious flavours. Our waiter was ok, we got seated right beside the kitchen where the wood burning oven was. Watching them make and cook pizzas, etc was cool. We definitely will be back. The atmosphere is cool. Rod iron & tone. Cool vibe. Will always come back to this spot when in the area.
… moreKenn Hillier
We stopped by on a Saturday evening for dinner with a reservation. What a beautiful location. We were greeting and seated quickly. Our order was taking promptly. The bread and soup came out quickly. However our main dishes took almost an hour. They were amazing though. Staff were very friendly and polite. I would recommend this restaurant, just be prepared for a wait when it’s busy.
… moreCaleb Ganton
My wife and I went to Johnny Rocos this afternoon to enjoy a delicious lunch after a nice date shopping at the mall and we weren’t disappointed. When we arrived for lunch we noticed the establishment was very clean, well kept and looked really cool with all the old stone. We were seated right away and our server stopped by to introduce herself shortly after. It was our first time eating here so she took the time to go into depth of the menu items and make us feel incredibly welcomed. I ordered the JR Oven Fired Pizza which was honestly the best pizza I’ve ever eaten. It wasn’t greasy, heavy on the stomach and it didn’t give me heartburn as most pizzas do. My wife got the chicken sandwich with an Italian wedding soup and she said it was very good. The food portions are massive and for the price are really good. Overall we had an awesome time here and our waitress was incredibly friendly. We will be eating here again soon!
… moreAnees Khan
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Johnny Rocco in St. Catharines continues to impress and truly deserves five stars across the board. From the moment you arrive, you’re greeted with warm, friendly service that makes you feel welcome right away. The staff are attentive, professional, and genuinely kind, creating a dining experience that feels both comfortable and special.
The food is outstanding — without a doubt the best Italian food I’ve ever had. Every dish is full of rich, authentic flavor and made with high-quality ingredients. One of my absolute favorites is their wood-oven pizzas — perfectly cooked with an amazing crust, incredible toppings, and that unbeatable smoky flavor you only get from a real wood oven. They are a must-try!
The vibe is another big win. The atmosphere is lively yet cozy, making it perfect for any occasion. They also have spaces for small parties, which is great for celebrations or group dinners. Just a heads-up: this place gets busy very fast, so I highly recommend making a reservation before going to avoid waiting.
Overall, Johnny Rocco is a top-tier restaurant in St. Catharines. Amazing Italian food, exceptional service, a fantastic atmosphere, and unforgettable wood-oven pizza all come together for an incredible experience. Highly recommended — you’ll definitely want to come back again! ✨
… moreJohnny Rocco in St. Catharines continues to impress and truly deserves five stars across the board. From the moment you arrive, you’re greeted with warm, friendly service that makes you feel welcome right away. The staff are attentive, professional, and genuinely kind, creating a dining experience that feels both comfortable and special.
The food is outstanding — without a doubt the best Italian food I’ve ever had. Every dish is full of rich, authentic flavor and made with high-quality ingredients. One of my absolute favorites is their wood-oven pizzas — perfectly cooked with an amazing crust, incredible toppings, and that unbeatable smoky flavor you only get from a real wood oven. They are a must-try!
The vibe is another big win. The atmosphere is lively yet cozy, making it perfect for any occasion. They also have spaces for small parties, which is great for celebrations or group dinners. Just a heads-up: this place gets busy very fast, so I highly recommend making a reservation before going to avoid waiting.
Overall, Johnny Rocco is a top-tier restaurant in St. Catharines. Amazing Italian food, exceptional service, a fantastic atmosphere, and unforgettable wood-oven pizza all come together for an incredible experience. Highly recommended — you’ll definitely want to come back again! ✨
Lynn Bushey
This was our third time coming here. They are very amazing people where we bring other people to join for the hotel and the restaurant. The bartender Taylor was phenomenal. I had the pleasure of Mary and Chris being our servers. The food was great. The manager Vasu was awesome. He went out of his way to make me special rice balls.The cook Corry. Is amazing. We ordered six orders of rice ball to bring back to Massachusetts and everybody says they were awesome. We will I definitely be coming back again.
… moreAndrea B
The atmosphere is interesting. The service was bearable. Our waiter was ‘training’ someone. They never came to ask how our food was. They never asked if we had any allergies. The waiter apparently was off shift before we were done eating so didn’t bother coming back. The waitress who replaced him was better but called me ‘dear’. I find this extremely condescending and disrespectful. The food was good and I enjoyed it. I’m not entirely sure I would return nor recommend it to friends due to the service.
… moreBrittany Thomson
The old stone walls and the atmosphere were great. Our server was friendly. Food was okay, the gorgonzola and pear flatbread was delicious. There was a mix-up with them bringing us the wrong flatbread than we ordered, they gave it to the wrong table and had to send in a new order. The French 75 was not bubbly but tasted good. Would probably go back and give it another chance.
… moreTommyLyn Holierhoek (TommyLyn)
We chose Johnny Rocco’s for dinner and wine with friends on a Friday night. Ella was our server- she was FANTASTIC! She recommended wine that was superb. Our mushroom ravioli and lasagna dinners with Cesar salad to start was phenomenal! Would highly recommend for great food, amazing service and lovely atmosphere. Thank you Ella for a lovely evening!!!
… moreMikroTik Canada
Beautiful place, poor experience.
It took 5 minutes to be seated with only one other table occupied, and another 10 before anyone asked for drinks. Service was slow, unorganized, and staff seemed more focused on claiming tips than serving customers.
My Filet Mignon with Ravioli came cold, chewy, and tasted reheated. Vegetables were cold, potatoes old, and the steak was far from tender. No one checked on us during the meal — just dropped the bill at the end.
If you don’t enjoy what you do, don’t work in hospitality. This place has great potential, but it’s being wasted by poor service and lack of care.
… moreIt took 5 minutes to be seated with only one other table occupied, and another 10 before anyone asked for drinks. Service was slow, unorganized, and staff seemed more focused on claiming tips than serving customers.
My Filet Mignon with Ravioli came cold, chewy, and tasted reheated. Vegetables were cold, potatoes old, and the steak was far from tender. No one checked on us during the meal — just dropped the bill at the end.
If you don’t enjoy what you do, don’t work in hospitality. This place has great potential, but it’s being wasted by poor service and lack of care.