Decided to try because of a Groupon deal. Best Italian I've had in a long time. The atmosphere is comfortable and the staff was friendly and attentive. The veal wasn't frozen and was perfectly cooked. The red sauce is fantastic and not salty. The lasagna and meatballs were homemade and delicious. The portions were large.
The bread and salad were also great. Will definitely be back. If you're looking for authentic Italian, you will find it here.
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What started off as a search for a comfortable place to catch the football game, turned into a romantic candle lit dinner with stunningly delicious food and an even more refined waitstaff. Owned by Randy Rumple and opened at this location in 1982, Rocco’s Italian restaurant may very well be Colorado Springs’ best kept secret. To our surprise, every dish is prepared by skilled Chefs and served homemade and fresh. The Tortellini soup was perfectly seasoned and the seafood dish we ordered was blissfully creamy. Our waitress and bartender, Janel, was not only one of the most pleasant and friendly servers I’ve experienced here in Colorado Springs, but she also knows her way around the bar and dining room menu. She made our experience personal and was an absolute pleasure to spend the evening with. The ambiance of the dining area was cozy and romantic. Tasteful string lights, modern jazz music, and the classic red and white checkered tablecloths, helped in setting the mood for a cozy intimate evening. After dinner, my other half and I were able to move to the bar to catch the end of the Patriots game. Reasonable prices, flavorful dishes, convenient parking, cleanliness, and a memorable waitstaff were just some of the many reasons I would recommend Rocco’s Italian restaurant. This charming destination was splendidly everything we didn’t realize we needed.
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Well me and my friend came in for their pizza pie . The girl happened to misunderstand me and bring us thw regular pizza. They were very busy so this is totally understandable. What happened next is what solidifies our returning to this quiet little italian joint. As soon as the girl realized that we had the wrong pizza she was off to set the order right and even though we offered to pay for the other pizza and take it with us as well. She however wouldn't have it, she knew what we ordered and was definitely making sure we got it. Great. But sometimes slow service. Everything youd expect from an italian restaurant. This isn't fazolis , it takes time to prepare. Loved how the meatballs were made in house and delicious. (none of that frozen pizza hut stuff) and while our pizza looked a little less all powerful and mighty than the one in the photos (which is what lured us there to begin with) it was still worth the 15 we paid through groupon entirely. Its better than most pizza places, doesn't make me sick, no heartburn. Real ingredients, real food, real good.
My ONLY negative feedback is that the bread was meger and 5.99. So maybe skip the bread appetizer and go straight for their food. You wont be dissatisfied. Id rate the place a 4 out of 5. Id call it a three star restaurant however but for this rating if overall satisfaction id say 4. Good job guys, keep it up madaline, youre a boss
-Captain obvious
We came in about 40 minutes before they closed without even realizing what time it was. They were so nice and accommodating, the service was great and the food was fresh and delicious. 10/10 Would recommend.
I went with a friend to Rocco's for lunch and it's under new ownership. I've never been to this restaurant before and I must say the food was very tasty. The owner/Chef stopped by our table to ask us how everything was and of course everything was amazing. The staff was great also and attended to us immediately. While we were there a customer returned because he couldn't find his credit card. The staff went above and beyond looking everywhere to find this gentleman's credit card. They eventually found it and now they have another satisfied customer. Make sure you order the dessert also it was, "to die for." Their lunch menu is very reasonably priced.
George Scott (ScoGeosan)
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The service was good, it wasn't great, seemed to only have a couple of servers as tables began to stack up. However we went early in the evening, before the dinner rush. The food was great, it was brought out quickly, had great flavor! The table bread came out over toasted it was hard, if you left it in the sauce it softened up. All in all though we will defiantly be going again.
We decided to have an impromptu date night and went to Rocco's for dinner. The staff was very accommodating. It was extremely chilly in there and they turned the air conditioning down a bit so we would be more comfortable.
My husband got the seafood dish and asked for Alfredo sauce instead of whatever they normally used, and that wasn't an issue. He loved it. I got some penne with red sauce and meatballs. There was more sauce on there than I expected. Most places give you enough to cover the top layer or pasta.
We were very pleased with this place and plan to go back. The prices are a little high, meaning it's worth it, but we don't always want to spend that much every time we go out.
Yep. Went back this week after six months. It's still as awesome as ever. Meatballs have actually improved... Didn't think that was possible. Great job yall!
Been going here for over 30 years. Always good food and great service. Never ordered anything but homemade spaghetti and meatballs. Simply cannot get a better plate of this in town, and it hasn't changed in decades because it is the best you can get. Salad is always fresh, service is always good, and hope to enjoy it for another 30 years. Thanks Robert, your place is an institution in this town, and I love your food!
My daughter took me out to dinner yesterday July 26,2019 it was my choice where to go, but I know she likes pasta so I suggested we go there and boy it was the best decision we made in a long time. The food was amazing. I had the prime rib and it was better then at the steak houses around town. The chicken wings were equally delicious, salad was extremely fresh and the ranch dressing the best I've ate anywhere else. My daughter ordered lasagna but couldn't eat eat because of the salad, bread and appetizer so the jury is still out on that, for the rest of the food it was yum yum yum. Atmosphere very soothing and they played a lot of Dean Martin's Italian songs. I would highly recommend Rocco's restaurant will be going back
We went on Mother's Day with a party of 14 and we weren't the only large party there; every table was taken. We had everything from their specials to their spaghetti. Service was great. Food was excellent. The fresh S'mores Ice Cream Cake was the perfect finish. Will definitely be returning.
We just recently took a chance & tried Rocco's on Maizeland. We were Not disappointed. This is the closest I've tasted to My Grandpa's pizza. The sauce is Delicious. Matter of fact we've already ordered pizza from here twice now.
On our first visit I tried the Chicken Parmesan & a salad with their House Italian dressing & it was very tasty. Their Meatball, Pepperoni, & Canadian Ham pizzas Are Great!! DEFINITELY recommend their pizza!!
Finally a place in Colorado Springs that knows how to make prime rib. Cannot wait to try other items there. Service was terrific.
Took my wife and our kids there for the oldest graduation dinner. Food was absolutely delicious, next time we go out we will definitely be heading to Rocco's. Best Italian food I've had in the Springs to date and I have tried almost all of the restaurants here. I'm originally from Pueblo so I know what great Italian food tastes like. They don't call Pueblo little Italy for nothing. Great service too! Don't listen to all the negative reviews give them a try.
The lasagna was delicious. The steak was really good too. I recommend this place for the atmosphere, service and the food. I think it is a little overpriced. My realtor recommended this place when we first moved to town and I see why he did.
The bar is nice as well. Hard to beat a few drinks and a good meal.
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