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ROC Restaurant is a chic, high-energy Italian restaurant located in the heart of The Highlands on Bardstown Road, featuring a stunning outdoor pergola. Originating in Tribeca, NYC for the last 17 years, Rocco Cadolini has moved this local favorite hotspot to Louisville, Kentucky. At Louisville’s ROC Restaurant, two Italian Chefs from Puglia are waiting to cook you the best Italian meal you’ve ever had.
Elevated Italian fare, plus a large wine & bourbon list, in chic, modern surrounds with a patio.
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Address: 1327 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Phone: (502) 459-7878
Website: https://www.rocrestaurant.com/
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Nice and quiet location. I had to make a reservation for Tuesday night. I was willing to sit at the bar because honestly I wanted my food to go. The owner made sure I sat at a table and had a good dinner. I order the Cacio E Pepe which is only serve on Tuesday. It was absolutely worth me sitting in. She brought out the pasta and heated up this cheese. She then mix the pasta on top of the heated cheese. The pasta was amazing and fresh. I wish this wasn’t only done on Tuesday. I definitely will go back. Definitely a couple location for a great date night
… moreBrett
ROC is a restaurant that my wife and I had not heard of. We love trying new restaurants and consider ourselves foodies. We decided to make a reservation and come here.
We ordered two drinks, an espresso martini and the old fashioned. The espresso martini was very good, the old fashioned however, was not good. It was straight alcohol. I love bourbon and living in Louisville, I drink a lot of it, but this was just too much.
For the appetizer we decided on the calamari and zucchini. The zucchini portion was fantastic. The breading was perfect and the amount of salt was optimal. The calamari was terrible. Extremely rubbery and almost inedible.
For our entrees I chose the fettuccini bolognese and my wife got the linguine alle vongole. The fettuccini bolognese was delicious. We have been to Italy and the pasta and bolognese reminded me of our trip. The linguine alle vongole was the exact opposite. The clams did not have much flavor and were very rubbery. The pasta and sauce did not have any flavor. It tasted like plain linguine with some pasta water.
The atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant was delightful. Dim lighting, intimate seating, and it seemed like everyone there was having a good time. We ordered two cocktails, appetizer, two entrees, and two beers and our bill was about $130.
Unfortunately I can’t recommend ROC. The appetizer was $18 and the only edible part was the zucchini. Both entrees were about $27-$30, with one of them being extremely bland. It was a steep price to pay for one good entree.
… moreWe ordered two drinks, an espresso martini and the old fashioned. The espresso martini was very good, the old fashioned however, was not good. It was straight alcohol. I love bourbon and living in Louisville, I drink a lot of it, but this was just too much.
For the appetizer we decided on the calamari and zucchini. The zucchini portion was fantastic. The breading was perfect and the amount of salt was optimal. The calamari was terrible. Extremely rubbery and almost inedible.
For our entrees I chose the fettuccini bolognese and my wife got the linguine alle vongole. The fettuccini bolognese was delicious. We have been to Italy and the pasta and bolognese reminded me of our trip. The linguine alle vongole was the exact opposite. The clams did not have much flavor and were very rubbery. The pasta and sauce did not have any flavor. It tasted like plain linguine with some pasta water.
The atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant was delightful. Dim lighting, intimate seating, and it seemed like everyone there was having a good time. We ordered two cocktails, appetizer, two entrees, and two beers and our bill was about $130.
Unfortunately I can’t recommend ROC. The appetizer was $18 and the only edible part was the zucchini. Both entrees were about $27-$30, with one of them being extremely bland. It was a steep price to pay for one good entree.
Allie Ireland
We were lucky enough to walk up without needing a reservation. WOW. Gianpaolo did a fantastic job. Service incredible, but you can tell he keeps the people all around him happy too!!
We started with the stacy salad, and the eggplant. The cacio e pepe was insanely delicious, and so was the steak.
We also enjoyed the tiramisu. Very beautiful building. Loved our experience. Will be back.
… moreWe started with the stacy salad, and the eggplant. The cacio e pepe was insanely delicious, and so was the steak.
We also enjoyed the tiramisu. Very beautiful building. Loved our experience. Will be back.
C.D.
Delicious, authentic food and a friendly and small ambience with a personal touch from chef Roc himself makes this small Italian restaurant a MUST VISIT! Thanks to all the staff working hard the evening of 12/23!
… moreCaitlin Parrino (Cait)
This was absolutely incredible Italian food. The owner is very active in the restaurant and very invested in your experience. The waiters are incredibly friendly and attentive. I absolutely loved my pumpkin ravioli special and the other member’s of my party loved their dishes as well. They also brought my husband dessert for his birthday and sang to him! We cannot wait to go back!
… moreMichael Rach
Arrived early to grab a few drinks before dinner. The bartender did a fantastic job, everything we tries was absolutly delicious! She was friendly and gave us dinner recommendations and went in depth on the dishes we had questions about.
We got salad and some other apps which were pretty good. Only thing I wish I had was more bread for the mozzarella.
Dinner was fantastic. I don’t remember what we got but the pasta was cookerld perfectly.and the flavor was amazing. The shrimp were perfectly cooked as well.
Dessert was another hit with the sorbet and tiramasu. This 10 definetly a place we will be coming back to.
… moreWe got salad and some other apps which were pretty good. Only thing I wish I had was more bread for the mozzarella.
Dinner was fantastic. I don’t remember what we got but the pasta was cookerld perfectly.and the flavor was amazing. The shrimp were perfectly cooked as well.
Dessert was another hit with the sorbet and tiramasu. This 10 definetly a place we will be coming back to.
Ashley Killian
My 2nd time visiting ROC and it didn’t disappoint! The atmosphere is wonderful, the staff is so warm and friendly and joyous, and the food….THE FOOD…!!!! I enjoyed the Burrata Fresca, and 2 date specific apps, Mezzi with butternut squash, sausage in a cream sauce for my main, and ROC Tiramisu. It was all divine! I also had The ROC cocktail which was a little vit of heaven in a glass. Treat yourself to a dinner at ROC. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
… moreBilly Britton
This is by far one of the best restaurants in town. Every visit there is something new to try, and every dish we’ve tried has been some of the best food we’ve ever had.
This time is it was the NY strip with bourbon sauce with green peppercorn for me. 10/10 stars . The sauce is the perfect compliment to a perfectly prepared quality price of meat.
… moreThis time is it was the NY strip with bourbon sauce with green peppercorn for me. 10/10 stars . The sauce is the perfect compliment to a perfectly prepared quality price of meat.
Cory Colson
ROC definitely is in the top 3 of Louisville’s fine Italian dining options. The food was impeccable, from their wonderful specials (both apps and mains) to their menu items. Flavors were amazing, pasta was fresh and perfect.
We started off with two special apps, stuffed dates and fried mozzarella. The dates were some of the best the table had ever tried. The moz was good, but the fried zucchini strips that accompanied it were even better, especially in the spicy (almost like an arrabiata) dipping sauce.
For mains, I had to try the Tuesday special, Cacio e Pepe prepared tabelside. Not only was the show and presentation top notch, but the meal was extremely creamy and perfectly seasoned. Others at our table had the butternut and sausage rigatoni and the bolognese pasta. Both of those were excellent in flavor, portion, and the right amount of pasta to non-pasta components. The pairing of butternut squash to sausage just worked, and the bolognese was wonderfuly rich and meaty, as it should be.
Service was very good throughout the meal. Deserts and cocktails were also good, with the restaurant having many, many options, including an extensive bourbon menu.
Highly recommend it for dinner date or just when you’re craving some amazing Italian food. We will definitely be going back.
… moreWe started off with two special apps, stuffed dates and fried mozzarella. The dates were some of the best the table had ever tried. The moz was good, but the fried zucchini strips that accompanied it were even better, especially in the spicy (almost like an arrabiata) dipping sauce.
For mains, I had to try the Tuesday special, Cacio e Pepe prepared tabelside. Not only was the show and presentation top notch, but the meal was extremely creamy and perfectly seasoned. Others at our table had the butternut and sausage rigatoni and the bolognese pasta. Both of those were excellent in flavor, portion, and the right amount of pasta to non-pasta components. The pairing of butternut squash to sausage just worked, and the bolognese was wonderfuly rich and meaty, as it should be.
Service was very good throughout the meal. Deserts and cocktails were also good, with the restaurant having many, many options, including an extensive bourbon menu.
Highly recommend it for dinner date or just when you’re craving some amazing Italian food. We will definitely be going back.
Corey Beam
The food was absolutely incredible—truly authentic Italian that reminded me why I love this kind of dining. But sadly, that’s where the good part ends. The atmosphere and service completely shattered what could’ve been a beautiful experience.
The older gentleman at the host stand, who ended up serving us, was shockingly rude from the moment we sat down. He snapped at his coworkers, spoke to them harshly and loudly, and carried himself with an air of arrogance that made everyone around him uncomfortable. It felt like dining in the middle of chaos, and it broke the magic the food deserved to have.
What hurt most, though, came later. We found out that the bartender had made deeply offensive comments about the LGBTQ+ community—saying how disgusted she was. My son is gay. Hearing that crushed me. No parent wants their child to feel hated or unsafe—especially in a place where you’re supposed to share a warm, joyful meal together.
I left feeling sick to my stomach, not because of the food, but because of the cruelty that hung in the air. There’s a heaviness in that restaurant—an ugliness that no good meal can cover up. I spent a lot of money that night hoping for a special dinner, but instead, I walked out with a broken heart.
If you believe in kindness and inclusivity, this place will disappoint you. The food may be real Italian, but the love and respect that should come with hospitality are nowhere to be found. Rocco’s online charm doesn’t reflect the hateful energy living inside those walls.
… moreThe older gentleman at the host stand, who ended up serving us, was shockingly rude from the moment we sat down. He snapped at his coworkers, spoke to them harshly and loudly, and carried himself with an air of arrogance that made everyone around him uncomfortable. It felt like dining in the middle of chaos, and it broke the magic the food deserved to have.
What hurt most, though, came later. We found out that the bartender had made deeply offensive comments about the LGBTQ+ community—saying how disgusted she was. My son is gay. Hearing that crushed me. No parent wants their child to feel hated or unsafe—especially in a place where you’re supposed to share a warm, joyful meal together.
I left feeling sick to my stomach, not because of the food, but because of the cruelty that hung in the air. There’s a heaviness in that restaurant—an ugliness that no good meal can cover up. I spent a lot of money that night hoping for a special dinner, but instead, I walked out with a broken heart.
If you believe in kindness and inclusivity, this place will disappoint you. The food may be real Italian, but the love and respect that should come with hospitality are nowhere to be found. Rocco’s online charm doesn’t reflect the hateful energy living inside those walls.