Rocco Restaurant & Bar

Food was excellent. We ordered the bruschetta to start, and salmon and a pasta dish as our mains. Both of us were highly satisfied. Would definitely recommend!

Great little spot by the lake in the Humber Bay area. Great stop for a coffee, espresso or latte. But the burgers are scrumptious as are the homemade fries. Staff and owners are extremely friendly.

Tried this place out for the first time last week and was very impressed with the food and service. Their special for the night was steak, fries and beer for $ 20. Great value.

Not ONE piece of crab meat in my pasta. Flavor was okay but $ 19 for noodles in a cream sauce? No thanks. Calamari was completely over cooked and soggy. Wanted to like this place but never again. $ 43 down the drain! I do not recommend what. so. ever.

Went here last night for cheesecake and cappuccino. The slice was literally a sliver and the plate was fancied up with chocolate drizzle and meticulously placed blueberries. While the taste was good not worth $ 8.
The cappuccino seemed to be watered down a bit (not horrible) for some reason though it was made using the proper machine $ 4.
As I live in the area I try to check and see if things have changed and support the restaurant though it’s been through at least three owners now and there are much better value elsewhere.

My wife and I have eaten here and it’s fantastic. The owner’s are right there interacting with the customers. Both Mark and Todd go out of their way to make sure your dinning out is great. Lets talk about the food now, just like the service it is outstanding! Get this, the chef even ventures out of the kitchen to make sure all is well with your dinner. We have not been disappointed with the food, but if there is a problem as I said Mark or Todd are there and they will make it right. Don’t take my word about this place give it a try and put your review up.
Mike

i would like to start off by saying the positive things about this restaurant that apparently is under new management. The staff was professional and very courteous. The menu had a nice selection of pastas, risottos, and meat dishes.
The appetizer that we ordered was a platter with artichokes, olive paste and hummus with pita bread. At first I thought that hummus in an Italian restaurant was a little strange but we tried it and the taste was terrible. It had a very strong curry taste not to mention the olive paste being way too salty. The main course that we ordered was penne arrabiata with hot sausage which tasted as though after the dish was made the chef just poured tons of Franks red hot sauce all over it to make it spicy. The other main course was the veal chop with risotto and veggies. The chop was grilled nicely however lacked flavour, the veggies were bland and not cut very well by the sous chef, the risotto was also bland tasting and a little mushy. We were told that they were going to be expanding the place to build a better patio area which is great since they have a great location however they should really focus on improving the quality of their food.

Zero stars. My CEO asked for a place nearby where I live to have a lunch meeting. I suggested Rocco’s. She made the reservation. When we got there, a week later, the restaurant was fully closed. They didn’t bother to tell her that they weren’t opening that day. Likely due to weather, as it was snowing, but show some respect — don’t just close without notifying people who make reservations. AT least leave a note on the door and apologize. This is the SECOND time they have done this. There won’t be a third. I was left embarrassed and apologetic, on behalf of Rocco’s. Clearly they don’t care about word of mouth reputation. Ate there one other time. Food was just OK. Too bad there aren’t many other choices in our area, but that too is changing — yay! Don’t recommend for a day time reservation. Don’t recommend for a great night out. Overpriced and not great quality but will do in a pinch.

Quiet community spot that dies its menu well. More authentic food that other nearby Italian options and offers lice music on nights which is surprisingly unobtrusive and lovely. Generous portions and quiet ambiance is good. All the staff lined up on side tables sitting as u use the restroom is odd but I suppose acceptable. risotto is served Al dente and service is very friendly.

Great neighbourhood Italian. Good service and competent cooking. Good sized portions. Family run. Go Rocco!

We had veal provimi, so so bucco and spaghetti and meatballs. All absolutely fantastic!
Eden around the corner is good too but this is a less intense environment, especially if you want a quiet dinner and not want to wait a long time during rush dinner hours.
Note: no pizza on the menu. Fine with me but just saying…
A

Went on a date here while vacationing in Toronto…
The food was great, the ambiance was good and the service was excellent.

My wife and I live close-​by and frequent Rocco’s at least once a month. Their menu items are delicious and we’ve never had an issue with service.
It’s a great place to have dinner, sit outside on the patio or drop in for a drink. We also do takeout sometimes.
My go-​to dish here is any one of the risotto dishes. Never overcooked!
The one thing I would recommend to the owner (s) and kitchen staff is what one review here mentioned. Don’t ever let your customers see you smoke near the entrance or near the restaurant. Even is you wash your hands, it’s not proper etiquette and potential clients will draw their own conclusions. Perception is everything!

Best place I know to for fish and Seafood in Toronto. Allways fresh and cooked to perfection. Excellent place to hang out or to go with your date.

Delicious Food! Calamari was awesome! Burgers are homemade and yummy! Sweet potato fries with wasabi mayo is a must! Very Attentive service! Recommend to everyone!