ROC Restaurant

Met up here with friends on a rainy evening. The menu though small is complete. Our appetizers, fried calamari and mussels, were delivered cold to the table, but they managed to redeem themselves with the main; scallops cooked nearly to perfection.

Walked by here plenty of times and have heard mostly good things so decided to check it out with a friend the other night. It was a Sunday night around 9:30 so not crowded at all and for me working in a restaurant that late you'd think that the server staff would want to rush you so they could go home but not our server. Tania was one of the best servers I've had in years. Very friendly and bubbly and just happy to be there. She read off the nights specials with so much excitement in her voice. Any question or request we had she was able to fulfill it promptly. We started off with a bottle of wine and some calamari which to be honest was a little disappointing. Maybe it's usually better because everything else was great but it came out cold and flavorless. But our entrees, that's where it was at! I had the Orecchiette Con Salsiccia and my friend had the duck. The kitchen was nice enough to take the duck off the bone for her. Don't know if it's because it was late and not busy or if it's an all the time thing but love how they went above and beyond. My pasta was insanely delicious. Exactly what I needed that night. Then we had some after dinner drinks and split a cheese cake. Normally I can finish my dessert but This cheese cake was such a huge portion and rich. Not a complaint in the least it's a great thing! The decor didn't give off an Italian vibe but it was still well put together inside. Great quiet neighborhood for a place like this. If you're not on a budget and looking for a great Italian fusion restaurant this would be the place to go!

This place is just so amazing! I ordered their gnocchi a la sorrentina and the tomato soup, it was so so good. Their breadsticks are almost addicting! I ate outside and it was. I wouldn't suggest sitting in the sun in the afternoon, I would sit outside at night, the atmosphere is amazing. It's in a nice area, I would definitely go back! :)

Everything was very good but nothing was great.What you would expect in a better Italian restaurant pretty much anywhere. I had the tuna appetizer, and shared some others, and then ended up having the tuna special for dinner, as I thought it was the best special. Again, food was very good, but not super special. Wine was tasty. The main complaint my group had was that very little came with the main entrees - would have been nice to have some vegetables or a side of pasta. Overall, no complaints, had a good time, pleasant meal, but could not really say there was anything special. Also, went on a weeknight and it was pretty much empty. In the end, I would go back.

A local favorite, Roc has been around for awhile. Great for kids and families. Good wine and food - rarely walk out feeling anything negative. Not exceptional either - just solid, elegant Italian. (Oh, and it's surprisingly expensive).