Every dish I've had at Lococos (5times) has been fabulous. I had the Veal Marsala. Their veal is extremely tender. My friend had the chicken piccata she said it was out of this world. My husband had the veal Saltimboca and he was very happy with his choice. Our friend John had the Papardelle Cuincialle, which is boar. It was very authentic and not gamey at all. The super Tuscan wine did not disappoint . when we shared a salad, the portions were surprisingly big. And finally, we shared the gelato Choco latte with hazelnuts . absolutely delicious. This place is authentic and delivers great food consistently. Did I mention the service Johnny was our waiter. He was fabulous. efficient, yet open to sharing and answering any questions we had. The owner Joe is fantastic. The ambience at Lococos makes you feel like you are in a little Italian café in New York City or San Francisco. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Italian food and loves the camaraderie that comes with a wonderful Italian family like ambience. read more

Not sure if this was just an off night, especially considering this place has so many great reviews. We were seated immediately, but it took about 10 minutes before anyone came to our table to ask if we wanted drinks. My husband ordered a beer, I ordered a soda, and we placed our food order at the same time. We ordered a pasta dish and a steak with fries. We finished our drinks before the food arrived, which took about 35-40 minutes. During that time, no one checked on us or offered drink refills. Unfortunately, the food was just as disappointing as the service. The pasta was overly salty and lacked any other flavor. The steak was ordered medium but arrived well done. Before leaving, we ordered a dessert to go, and the portion was surprisingly tiny for the price. Overall, the service was slow, the food did not meet expectations, and the dessert was definitely overpriced. Based on our experience, it did not live up to the excellent reviews. read more

I wish I could give this restaurant a better rating, but it truly deserves no more than one star. We were seated promptly, and the food arrived promptly as well. Everything seemed to be going well until we brought my two kids with us. Since they don't have a kids' menu, we decided to order a pasta for them and split it. We were pleasantly surprised when they split it for us upon receiving the food. However, when we received the bill, we noticed a charge for splitting the meal. We had forgotten to read the full menu, but the charge was clearly visible in black and white. The most insulting part of the experience was our server, Miguel. When we questioned the split charge, he claimed that it was the owner's decision and that we should not complain. Instead of addressing our concerns, he decided to pull out five dollars from his pocket and put it on the table. This was incredibly rude and disrespectful from an employee. We were not arguing over the four dollars; we simply had a question about the charge. We will never return to this restaurant and would never recommend it to friends or family. The food was actually quite good, but the service and attitude of the staff made the entire experience unpleasant. read more

Robertos service it top tier! Food was great and service was even better. We had a late night bithday dinner here and not once did the staff make us feel rushed. If you visit, ask to sit it Robertos section read more

LoCoco's Cucina Rustica - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Dinner here for seven. We had a reservation and were seated quickly in the upstairs part of the house. The menu is extensive and includes most of the expected southern Italian traditions. There was also a good list of several daily specials. The food was well served with generous portions. It was a bit loud and also quite hot in the upstairs. read more

Food 10/10, everything from the bread, Cesar salad to scallops risotto was amazing! We all loved our food. The service was incredible and our waiter was very attentive and provided superior service! read more

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How have I lived in Sonoma county my whole life and never been to LoCoco's????? This place is such a hidden gem! We decided to come here for my Birthday dinner a few weeks ago. Myself, husband and 2 young kids. I'm always hesitant to go eat somewhere nice with my kids but LoCoco's is very family oriented and my kids were so good. They sat us upstairs which was fun for my kids (they love stairs for whatever reason lol). Such a cool little cozy spot! They served bread and olive oil to start, Yum! We got the beef carpaccio for appetizer and it was wonderful. I had a few glasses of house white with dinner. I got the orichette pasta with sausage and my husband got salmon dish. Kids got pesto pasta. All our food was top notch! Delicious! No complaints. Portions are huge!!! We got dessert of course!!! husband got tiramisu (he's a tiramisu snob and this was one of his favorites), I got the chocolate cake with ice cream!! They came and sang me happy birthday in Italian. It was wonderful!!! Our server was one of the best servers I've ever had. I wish I could remember her name. You can really tell the staff and regular customers are all a big family. It's truly the perfect little Italian restaurant! Everything was just delicious and perfect and we've been raving about it since. The best birthday dinner! Can't wait to go back!!! read more

LoCoco's Cucina Rustica - Chocolate cake dessert - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Our favorite place for pasta in Sonoma area! We always make a stop here, for the great food and stellar service. The waiters are always charming and funny and make our night better. More of a lively, family cozy vibe, and it feels authentic and not pretentious. Always packed on weekends so make a reservation! Our go-to orders are the 4 cheese pasta and bucatini amatriciana. The salami and burrata are nice apps to start with, and the wine is affordable and good as well. Afterward we always stop by the cute ice cream place next door for dessert. Highly recommend if you're visiting the area! read more

LoCoco's Cucina Rustica - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Wow! Dinner here was quite the experience, from food, ambiance, wait staff. All were extremely kind and welcoming. The food was phenomenal. I keep dreaming about the shrimp pasta dish I had. The space itself is small and intimate, but I loved that about it. It made me feel as though I was back in Italy. I definitely plan to come back as this is a newly discovered favorite! read more

LoCoco's Cucina Rustica - Shrimp Linguini Gamberi e Limone - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Lococo's decor is so cute! I absolutely love the vibe, lighting, and overall mood of the place. It feels warm and aesthetic, perfect for a night out. The service, however, was a little slow. They weren't busy when we first arrived, but it did get busier later, which I understand can slow things down. What was frustrating was that when I asked other staff members for our check because our server was unavailable, no one else could bring it. It seems like only your assigned server can assist you. Even when we wanted to add to our order, or asked for certain things they had to track down our server instead of helping directly. It didn't feel like there was much teamwork, so if your server is tied up at another table, you just have to wait and that's what happened to us. The food was okay. My friend enjoyed her meal, but I think my risotto may have been overcooked. The rice was quite mushy and lacked the slight bite in the center that risotto usually has. It felt more like rice cooked in a rice cooker with seafood broth and toppings added on top, rather than a traditionally prepared risotto. Overall, it was an okay experience. Maybe I just came on an off night. I'm not sure. read more

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This is one of the best restaurants, my parents and I have ever eaten in. The wait staff was absolutely incredible They were patient and kind. I am disabled and they gave me fantastic accommodations with a cushion on my chair. The entrées were beyond incredible. The appetizers were just as incredible as the service continually through the whole experience. My parents and I with their friends joining and Howard have visited this restaurant over the years six times and it is one of our most favorite places to go to enjoy a family meal. If you haven't tried La Coco's Italian of incredible flavors taste service and decor. I recommend this 100%. read more

LoCoco's Cucina Rustica - These were our servers on the left and the right! - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Four of us went here Tuesday night and the food and service were great despite the place being packed; unusual for the night after MLK day. The one knock on the place is when it is busy it is beyond loud; difficult to hold a conversation but, again, the staff was on point. Caesar Salads are good and huge though they charge extra for anchovies which is odd. Sharing is likely a good idea, in fact all the portions were so large they were each more than enough for two. The very good Calamari appetizer was more than enough for four. As they provide bread with nice Tapenade the appetizer was not needed. The Pasta ( De Mare special, (Pasta with seafood) the PAPPARDELLE CON CINGHIALE Pappardelle with housemade, wild boar sausage, and Cremini mushrooms) and Osso Buco were all excellent. Needless to say there was no room for anything else and all had another meal to take home for the next day. So if you don't like loud or don't like leftovers you had better pick a slow night and plan on sharing dishes. Excellent food and value. Food was far better than the pictures show. read more

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The food was delicious and the service was excellent!! I would highly recommend this place!!

The service at this restaurant is absolutely amazing. I have been there 3 times and always enjoyed everyone's care. The atmosphere is like a cozy Italian home but the noise level is deafening when the restaurant is full. The food is great but the last two times has been so , so salty. I hate sending anything back so I just brought it home and remedied it. Please take the salt shaker away from the chef. read more

Chicken parmigiana is amazing ! Comes with vegetables instead of your traditional pasta.- You can substitute the vegetables for Pasta read more

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Where do I even start... lococo's is one of the Italian restaurants in Sonoma County. Everything on the menu is delicious the pastas are amazing and the staff is really friendly. They threat you like family my favorite part is when they all get together and come to your table to sing you happy birthday. The place feels like you're in a rustic restaurant out in Italy the low lighting is perfect for a date night. read more

LoCoco's Cucina Rustica - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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If you are looking for a quiet place for a whispered conversation, this is the wrong place. If you want a bustling, very authentic, long standing Italian restaurant, certainly give this a try. I've never had a bad dish, for me the Lasagna and chicken parm are my favorites, their bread is soft, the oil and vinegar. It's local, it's not a franchise, it's award winning, it's open limited evening hours only, strongly suggest making a reservation. read more

Nice place in Railroad Square. We have never eaten here before, a, took my son here for his birthday. He is a cook and a foodie and this is where he chose. Nice family-style atmosphere and vibe. We had a 5 pm reservation as we did not want the crowds. We asked to be seated upstairs and initially had it to ourselves. It filled up later during our service. My son ordered the special, which was a Lasagna Bolognese. Wow, everyone at the table thought it was great! They should have it on the menu all the time. It was all the flavors you want in a homemade lasagna, but better. It was nicely layered with ricotta, meat sauce, cheeses and a rich overall taste. I ordered the eggplant parmesan, and it had great flavor. The eggplant was just firm enough, and the sauce made the dish. My wife had the spicy fettuccini Gambari dish with prawns. The taste was just spicy enough to enjoy, but it did not distract from the other flavors. It tasted good, but you can't dress up fettuccine very well. My son's girlfriend ordered the Petite Filet off the specials menu, and it was done to perfection, as long as you like it medium-rare. I mean anything more than medium is just jerky. It had great flavor and was very tender. We were all too full to order dessert, and I was able to take home my rigatoni pasta that came with the eggplant and added the leftover spicy fettuccini sauce, which tasted great the next day. I will certainly come back here again. The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly. read more

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The Food was absolutely Five Star, Excellent! The Service was excellent - the wait staff were attentive and punctual and lovely to work with. The ambience was really tough - on a random Friday evening in April - not a holiday weekend - it was so loud you could not hear yourself think, let alone carry on a conversation. The waiting customers kept leaving the door - we were near the front and they were hanging over us. There was nowhere for them to stand. So, besides shouting at each other, we froze. Advice: 1) have a reservation, 2) bring ear plugs for a busy night, and 3) wear warm coats, if it is cool outside, and seated near the front door. read more

What we had: Veal Chop Rigatoni Vodka Linguine Gamberi e Limone Tortellini Romana Cesar Salad Ambiance: Ambiance felt close and personal, but perhaps a little too close to the neighbors sitting close by. Won't dock the restaurant for it as the party I went with did not mind. I only cared because I would have liked a little more space from others. Food: All he dishes were decent except the Veal Chop which the entire party found to be salty. The favorite at the table was Rogatoni Vodka which everyone loved. Service: This is the reason why we gave 4 starts. We had 4 people and ordered 4 entree. We ordered 2 salads as well. Because we had ordered an entree for all individuals, we did not expect a split charge for the salad. Nope. We were not informed in advance. We were charged and saw it when the bill arrived. What did we get for the split charge? 2 extra plates provided to us. That's it. Would we go back? I don't live near this establishment but if I was nearby, I would likely go back. However I would not order more than the 4 entree's as the split fee irked us to no end. read more

Mamma mia! That's'a mighty fine'a plate'a food. I'd been traveling for hours, stopped in Santa Rosa, and my hotel check-in clerk lit up with a HUGE SMILE when I asked "where can I get a decent pasta meal?" "It's practically across the street," she said. No lie. I walked it. I was a tad bit ahead of the dinner rush, solo diner, no reservation, but was seated when I whispered to the host, "I'll be quick. I just want to eat some great pasta, and then take a little walk, and then sleep for hours." I ordered the ravioli which came with a magnificent marinara sauce that complemented the puffs, didn't overwhelm them. I'm tellin' ya, it was sublime and the perfect portion size. The bread and oil/vinegar service was lovely and my requested butter was delivered without batting an eye. I declined a salad to start, hydrated with plenty of water, and left after 25 minutes one happy traveler. Can't wait to hit up Santa Rosa again in my travels. KEEPER! Pics when I find them in my old phone - the one that crashed the next day. Still retrieving stuff. But, I digress. This sweet little restaurant is EVERYTHING a great neighborhood Italian place should be: welcoming, nicely appointed, GREAT food, and perfect portions. Doesn't hurt that there's an ice cream spot right next door. Old town/downtown Santa Rosa has it goin' on! read more

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I was looking for a restaurant in the railroad square district and stumbled on this place. I was wondering why this place was really popular, and it also was also rather highly rated on Yelp. I would recommend making a reservation for this place as it is really popular. Unfortunately, I did not make a reservation and decided to wait for over an hour for a table (but I didn't mind since I was in no rush). The place was so busy that even some people who had reservations needed to wait for an available table to open up. After being seated, we ordered the: 1. Linguine Alle Vongole: I saw a lot of people ordering this dish, and I'm glad I followed suit. The dish was nicely balanced with a good salty flavor with a sufficient amount of clams. You can get as much Parmesan on top of it as you want. Also, I was sitting towards the front of the restaurant and a couple of people asked me what I ordered as they walked past my table. 2. Pappardelle Cinghiale: The noodles had a nice texture and the meat was a nice salty complement to this dish. 3. Tiramisu: The tiramisu was not overly sweet and was a great way to end the meal especially after having salty entrees. The staff was really sweet and provided me with great recommendations when I had questions. Also, they were rather attentive to make sure we were well taken care of. The place has a rustic feel with tiles and wood accents that give it a warm feel. I will note that this place does get very loud, so there were times I was raising my voice to speak to other people. Overall, I thought this was one of the better Italian food places I've tried and would return for the great food. read more

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This is literally the best Italian food I have ever had. I Just had a group of out of friends from out of town and they also said that they have never been to a traditional Italian restaurant like this. When you walk in, it kind of feels like an old Italian movie. The service was great and the décor was very authentic. Highly recommend! read more

We decided to have dinner before leaving Santa Rosa on a Sunday night at 5pm. We did not have a reservation (party of 2), but their reviews and menu lured us to the restaurant. We ordered the ravioli and spaghetti with meat balls and both dishes were wonderful. The complimentary (french and foccacia bread with their aioli was delicious! Service was great. Ambiance was wonderful. They can accommodate large parties, you should definitely make reservations. read more

LoCoco's Cucina Rustica - The delicious bread! - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Had the most amazing time here for dinner! We had such a great evening I didn't even get to take pictures :-) The focaccia that is served as a complimentary starter with the garlicky olive tapenade (I think) is out of this world! So soft and buttery. Our crew got the arugula salad, spicy rigatoni vodka pasta, chicken parm, pappardelle with meat and mushrooms, shrimp scampi, and 2 specials - caprese salad with beautiful heirloom tomatoes and a sol fish dish. We were all blown away! Victoria was a fantastic waitress who gave us amazing suggestions which lived up to the hype! She definitely made our experience that much better. So far this is my favorite Italian spot in Santa Rosa! read more

Amazing atmosphere! Can get a little busy but the wait times are not to bad. The ravioli and calamari were my favorite! read more

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Being Italian, I'm very critical to Italian food. I was very pleasantly surprised by all essential points: - Generous portions including fresh bread service - Timely and friendly wait staff - Great quality and fresh Italian taste (al dente) Minor knocks - Spaghetti carbonara was delicious but a little on the dry side - Chicken parmaseana tomato sauce was overly salty - Lighting was dark, almost like a pirates den instead of romantic - Ambient sound was loud, difficult to talk across the table Despite being very bustling among several birthday parties, they gave our 6-year-old a wonderful ceremony even socializing with his superhero presence. This may be our go to place for trips to Santa Rosa! read more

LoCoco's Cucina Rustica - Happy patrons - wonderful Moscato (and Shirley Temple) - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Excellent food and service! This restaurant is very cute and offers a lot of great authentic Italian dishes! The menu isn't too big, it's the perfect size so the options are not overwhelming. Our server was very attentive and patient, the food came out pretty quickly, and even on a Tuesday at 6:30pm they were fully booked. Would come here again for sure, if we're in the area! read more

LoCoco's Cucina Rustica - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

This is an interesting, old school "red sauce" style Italian joint in downtown Santa Rosa that's worth stopping in to visit! We came in on a very busy weeknight for dinner. Our server was helpful and informative. The menu was filled with the typical, old school "NY" red sauce styled food. The items we chose were really good... sauce included! Their shrimp scampi entrée was beautiful and tasty! The shrimp was decent in it, though a couple pieces were slightly over-cooked. The potatoes were tasty and not dry. Their Spicy Rigatoni Vodka was really good and filling, though not spicy at all. Save room for dessert, they have a nice frozen Limoncello that's pretty tasty! I'd come back for dinner again! read more

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We arrived at 5, without a reservation. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated. Great, attentive service, delicious food. A real old school place, not at all pretentious. read more

Blown away! I highly recommend that you make reservations for this delicious Italian restaurant. Parking was a bit tricky as it was a Friday night at prime time. My friend arrived before me and was able to score the front window seat. Great for people watching. Restaurant was packed! We ordered the bruschetta, he had the house made gnocchi with housemaid marinara and I had the eggplant parmesan served with house made rigatoni. His gnocchi was the best either of us have ever had. I can't wait to go back! read more

LoCoco's Cucina Rustica - Eggplant Parmesan with house made rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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My husband brought me here once for a romantic date night many moons ago. Our waiter was a gentleman with a cool bicycle handle mustache. He made the whole experience so memorable that we decided to go back again and relive that moment. Food is still delicious, but the service was not the same. We didn't see that awesome server, maybe he retired. 5 stars for our meal, minus one star for the lack luster service! read more

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A wonderful place to eat. Great food. I had the linguini with clams sauce. It was outstanding. Pleasant servers. I highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you. read more

I really wanted to love this place. We went for my daughter's birthday last week and I was extremely disappointed. I made a reservation a week in advance for 5:30pm. Upon arrival it wasn't very busy and the male host was very nice. We sat and was served waters. We asked what the non alcohol options were for drinks and it kinda threw the server off. He mentioned Italian sodas. So we went with 4, 3 of the glasses were larger than the other. Not a huge deal, then they didn't have a flavor that was offered. Ok no issue... our order was taken, I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and the server recommended another dish that he said had the same sauce just with Spanish and tomato's. sounded good so I went for it. As we were waiting for our food I had to ask the girl who brought out our drinks for bread she said oh! It's upon request tonight. Ok, well I'm requesting it. Even though all the other tables around us were getting it automatically. Our calamari arrived and it was a super small very lightly cooked. She brought out our dry bread, with no olive oil and vinegar, so as I waited for someone to acknowledge us I then had to be ask for that as well. Once we got our food they made us feel rushed! And my pasta was NOT the same. It was a tomato sauce with Spanish not Alfredo with tomatoes and spinach. It was bland and not what I was wanting. My family ate theirs and I ate maybe only half if that. The busier came and boxed my daughter's meal and brought it back. I was given a box at the table by our server. Overall for the cost of the meal this was not a great experience and to me the food was not great either. You can see how they treat their regulars but, clearly not people who come in randomly too bad! read more

Fantastic. Highly recommend. Amazing service and great food. Definitely one of my favorites in Santa Rosa.

Our food was fantastic and our server was amazing. The reason for the one star is because of one of the servers, Johnny. While I was sitting at my table, he found it prudent and appropriate to visit a table behind me and begin to go on a loud and obnoxious tirade about how proud he was to be a trump supporter and how hilarious he thinks liberals are. He went into a winded anecdote about how his friends who are liberal are stupid, mocking a woman who claimed to be pro choice, and that this administration is something he's so proud of supporting. With the social and political climate being what it is, it really is a shame that this establishment--while always providing a delicious experience, is soured by such a preventable action by a seemingly experienced employee. My wife is Latina so what is currently going on in January of 2026 is especially sensitive to her and by an extent me. This behavior was reckless and beyond inappropriate for anyone who doesn't share the same beliefs in morality, and in objective reality of what is currently going on. I hope that this can be addressed and be handled efficiently. It really sucks to not be able to go here anymore as we both love supporting local businesses. read more

It turns out that what many Americans think is Italian food is actually American-Italian food -- Italian recipes influenced by access to American ingredients. Fortunately, we have easy access to both here -- and when you want authentic Italian food, you will find some best examples of it at LoCoco's Cucina Rusticana. Arugula with shaved fennel, roasted beets, and goat cheese. House made meatballs. Pappardelle with house-made wild boar sausage and Cremini mushrooms. A Mediterranean seafood stew with calamari, clams, prawns, scallops, and a saffron-suffused broth. Several wonderful veal preparations and chicken options. Everything perfectly prepared, plated, and served professionally with courtesy and humor. The place is relaxed and comfortable. The entire experience will leave you well-satisfied, and not just by the food. read more

So delicious. Went 4 times in the last month. The spicy rigatoni is the best!!! The appetizers are amazing too

4.5 is my actual score. Chicken picatta excellent Wife's lasagna excellent Chicken Parmesan excellent Not one complaint from the family. 13 people for my 50th birthday and they all loved it. Service 10/10 read more

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By far one of my favorite places to eat at in Santa Rosa! I've been here many times while traveling and it never fails me. From their beet salad to their chicken parm and other pasta dishes, they never fail to disappoint! The staff are all very friendly and helpful and it very much has a family vibe to it. I've been by myself and with larger groups and always enjoyed it! read more