Fun new place! Atmosphere is really great with a nice bar and outdoor area. Food was good and drinks were delicious. Great happy hour offerings. read more

Always nice to welcome a new restaurant to our little town! So here's the review: pros: nice use of old space, comfortable atmosphere on the terrace, well lit (minus the weird LED lights on the bar). cons: tiny portions that lack flavor-particularly for the price, service is incredibly slow, unattentive and not personable, draft wine not great, hostess stand is in an awkward place, 'breadsticks' on the table were a bit stale--and 'foccacia' is literally pizza crust sprinkled with seasoning and sliced thin (or which there is a charge) This place has a ton of potential, I sure do hope they work out the kinks. read more

Great fresh fish and vegetables and reasonably priced wine. The swordfish entree was a good size portion and very tender, and she had the scallop risotto which was great. The freshly made tiramisu (coconut chocolate) was off the charts! The staff was very attentive and we liked the trendy upscale atmosphere too. We will be back! read more

I came here for a drink for happy hour. The prices were great and the bartender was friendly.

I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately it didn't happen. Waited 15 minutes for anyone to even come to my table and bring me a menu. About 10 minutes later, a different waiter came by and asked if we wanted water. Then disappeared for 10 minutes. A third waiter came back bringing us water and asked if we wanted to put in an order. We ordered drinks and food. The drinks came back in a reasonable time but no food to be seen. Another 25 minutes went by before a wait staff even came over to our table to check on us. New patrons came into the restaurant and we saw that they were getting service well before us and they were also getting food. After an hour and 20 minutes of sitting there, we paid for the drinks and told them we were done. Literally, as we were walking out the door, they brought the food out. The wait staff appeared to be way out in outer space somewhere. They were nice but whoever is managing this restaurant needs to be removed. read more

Mediocre is the best I can say about the food. Hard to find anything on their menu that isn't covered in bright red tomato sauce. No variations to the meals are available because the sauces are made in advance. The arugula and speck pizza sounded tempting but with tomato sauce ... umm... No. Obviously limited range in their culinary abilities ... Seems like an attempt to make (what they call) Italian cuisine into fast food. The menu seems to lean more toward Italian/American than Italian. Have tried their food twice now and ended up with the scallop and pea risotto both times because nothing else sounds appealing. Bland flavoring and chopped up bits of what another reviewer claimed was canned scallops with one large scallop sitting atop the rice. The first Friday night visit, over a year ago, had a full restaurant with standing bar area room only and a half hour wait. The 2nd visit was noticeable different ... No wait, much fewer patrons, no bar crowd with many empty tables and almost no diners left by 9:00 I sincerely hope they consider revamping the menu and getting better kitchen talent and frankly I can't imagine it surviving much longer unless they do. I for one, don't plan to revisit until this happens. Good luck - I really want to give more stars because I think rocky hill needs better dining options but I'm sorry, the food just doesn't deserve the rating. read more

Very impressed just by walking in and seeing the small garden. Decor is out of the ordinary which makes the place awesome. A little pricy for the risotto portions. I thought the risotto was a little undercooked but still very good. I got the insalata tunata, I love rare tuna it was over cooked and dry for my liking. Pizza was ok. They're doing a great job for just opening and having no press at all. I will be back granted of what I said :) read more

What a nice place for dinner!! Lively, food is delicious and service is great. Find it a bit pricey but food quality make it worth it.

Amazing food and ambiance! We literally live down the street and this is our go-to place! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, making each visit special. Darryl, Alanna and Mossimo are the most fun crew and they take care of regulars and new visitors alike. The bartenders make the best drinks I've ever had and all of the food is incredible and fresh. I cannot say enough great things about this place. Love love love OC!!! read more

my better half and I stopped in for lunch we ordered egg plant appetizer not what I was use to but it was ok and. For my entree I ordered a flat bread pizza again small and ok service ok thought a bit pricey for value of what we ordered would I recomend maybe if there portions improved and the price. read more

Started coming regularly since it opened and it has felt like a plane crashing. Service was never great and it has only gotten worse. Menu is like a moving target...as soon as you find something you like it disappears by your next visit. And speaking of moving targets, there is unusually high staff turnover and apparently no training for new staff because nobody knows the menu and customer service must be an inside joke. Speaking of which, I swear that the help are from half-way houses or drug mules because I look ar most of them and wish they wouldn't touch my food or drinks. It's a shame because at first I really enjoyed this restaurant but it screams horrible management and ?I won't be coming back again. read more

Amazing!! Chef is straight from Italy and it shows!!! The ribs were the best ever!!! Staff is very accommodating and makes recommendations to enhance your experience. read more

Our first time here and it won't be our last. Delicious and authentic food and service! Great wine and cocktails too . read more

This place is an absolute hidden gem! Anyone that has tried the food and experienced the service knows this place is exceptional!

Great food. Wonderful atmosphere! Great neighborhood place! I had the salmon with Brussel sprouts! Delicious! read more

Place is really cool, bar is nice, food is good, wait staff other than 1 or 2 good servers has been below average but i love this place. Prices are very reasonable with some decent inexpensive wines. Worth repeat visits. Love their Caesar salad ! Need to add some good bread to the fare. read more

Just had lunch they just started serving a month ago nice price staff was very friendly. Had Cesar salad a meatball sandwich and a flatbread chick pizza all great! Will come back for dinner. Hope as they get more much bizz the menu will expand a little small read more

We saw this place on the Better CT TV show on channel 3 - WFSB. The atmosphere was nice and the owner/chef spent time with us. I had a veal dish and my wife had a stuffed chicken dish- both were great and we had enough for another meal for both of us at home! read more

I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant, though I was ultimately disappointed and very underwhelmed. I was seated right away and water was brought to the table immediately. However, nearly 15-20 minutes had elapsed and no server had ever come over to introduce themselves and start the order which I found to be odd. The hostess even approached our table to ask if anyone had taken our drink order to which we said they hadn't. I assumed that soon after that, someone would come over. This wasn't the case. I then had to flag the hostess down after more time went by to let her know that we still hadn't been greeted. She later explained that there was a miscommunication between staff-- honestly, that was fine with me. Accidents happen, no big deal. I figured things would probably improve. Finally, some 25 minutes later, a server comes over and in a very hurried way asks us if we're ready to order- no greeting or introduction. I'm guessing she was randomly assigned the table once it was recognized that we had sat for nearly 30 minutes with no service, and I'm sure at that point, she wasn't feeling too interested or invested in providing much of an experience for us. Ironically, the male server waiting on the table next to us came over to apologize, and made numerous subsequent attempts to chat with us and be personable-- our server did the absolute bare minimum. Our drinks took 15 minutes; well, to be clear, a soda ordered took 15 minutes, and my drink never arrived-- I reminded the server, and then it finally came. I looked at the time-- it had been literally nearly an hour since we were seated. That's not an exaggeration because I sent a text to a friend when I arrived at the restaurant so the time we entered was essentially time stamped. The food was overpriced and mediocre. The pesto was very bland lacking pine nuts, cheeses, seasonings; it kind of tasted like the kind made from the Knorr seasoning packet; the tomatoes were nearly pink which were flavorless and unripe. I added seafood. For 3 scallops and an average-sized portion of pasta, it was $24. That seemed steep for bland food. There was no salt and pepper on the table, nor was it offered. Most Italian places will offer fresh cracked pepper or grated parmesan-- neither were offered. No bread was provided at any point which I found odd for an Italian restaurant; small "bar style" breadsticks were on the table, but I don't think that's a good substitute. I asked for more, though none came. The server didn't ask if we needed anything when the food was dropped off, nor was dessert offered at the end of the meal. Our bill was brought to us, so we then decided to ask. Once we inquired, our server mentioned the 4 options-- no attempt was made to make them sound appetizing-- in fact, she even said, "I can ask if there's sauce we can put on that" when we asked if two desserts in particular had a flavor to them-- more than just "eggless custard" and "sponge cake." We were soon informed that there was no sauce that could be added and they were out of sponge cake. So, they had 3 desserts and two were of tiramisu variety. Most nicer places have an actual printed dessert menu or a dessert tray, and at the very least, if they have neither, the server makes an attempt to make them sound appetizing and appealing. The neighboring waiter cheerfully offered his table dessert. The difference between our service and the table next to ours was very noticeable. I'm a very patient person; I also worked as a server for over 10 years. I completely understand how unbelievably chaotic the restaurant environment can be, and even after waiting 60 minutes for a glass of wine, and the person I was with waiting 50 minutes for a soda, I wasn't even that upset....seemed a bit odd, but whatever. I hadn't given up on the experience. However, to never feel like the server wanted to make things better or "right", nor did she do one thing to make the experience feel more enjoyable or comfortable, is frustrating. Mistakes and miscommunication will always happen-- but, a good server then tries to make up for it and at least fakes caring. I couldn't believe it when I received the bill and not a single goodwill gesture was made. I waited 60 minutes for a $6 glass of wine and that couldn't even be comped? A complimentary slice of dessert couldn't be offered? I never ever complain or ask for anything from a restaurant. Never. However, I couldn't let this go-- it was the absolute principle. Granted, the server wasn't rude or disrespectful-- she was just extremely indifferent and did the bare minimum-- and after we sat there for so incredibly long, I would have just thought effort would have been better-- at least faked. After having to basically ask and point out that nothing was done to make the experience right, some bill discounts were taken. However, I still paid over $80 (with tip) for an extremely average meal with poor service. read more

Horrible service and a pathetic excuse for Italian food. Nobody in our party of 40 ate their overcooked/rubbery chicken and very few of them could stomach finishing their meals. Drink orders were not filled or delivered 30mins later, staff was rude, one of our guests was cut on a piece of glass at the table and given the finger by the male server (who thought he was a funny/smooth guy - just rude, crude and unprofessional), and 1/2 of our party was served appetizers and entrees at different times. The list goes on and on. Never again!! All they did is make 40 people never want to return at once. Absolutely horrible. read more

Food was great as well as staff! I highly recommend this place wings are great if having a few drinks and pasta. If you love Italian food their the place to go. read more

Great way to relax, not allot of kids. Atmosphere keeps me going back. Happy hour takes all my stress away and I get a wonderful dinner to boot for less than dinner prices. When my family or friends come to see us in Rocky Hill we always bring them to OC and it's always a hit with them all. Best Italian food I personally ever had! I know nothing about wine, thankfully that is one of their specialties and they match my guests up every time with just the right one. Highly recommend this restaurant if you want to splurge and impress. read more

Terrible service, no consideration for us from the moment we walked in. It was an unfortunate experience, but it will be the last time I go here. read more

Want to try a new restaurant and Went to OC on a Friday evening. Surprised by so few patrons were in the restaurant especially it was prime time. Large selection of cold, craft beers and delicious sounding martinis. Opted for craft beer and for an entree tried one of their specials. Not sure what it was called but it had rigatoni, hunks of swordfish, shrimp and calamari with tomato sauce. Great choice - the meal was delicious and perfectly prepared. read more

We were extremely disappointed in the meals we were served. The pizza was limp (totally unnecessary when you have a brick oven available), the side order of the Gorgonzola/mushroom pasta was served cold (not even Luke warm), the pork cheeks were just okay and the servers suggestion of the side of vegetables ( "a trio of carrots that are out of this world") was nothing more than steamed carrot slaw you can get in a bag at the local grocery store store. The worst dish was the octopus. I am absolutely baffled by the large number of 4-5 star reviews given to this restaurant until I noticed that the server we had posted a 5 star review in November...Makes me question how many other reviews are fraudulent as well. read more

My wife and I tried this place since a friend recommended it. The facility is very nicely decorated with a great glass room. The staff was pleasant and helpful. We got the meat and cheese platter for an appetizer. It was ok. The meat selection was to be expected with a good variety. The roasted peppers and artichoke hearts were good. The dish lost points because of the olives and cheeses. The olives looked like they had chilled chunks of oil on them even though that was not what it tasted like. An antipasto at that price should have parmigiano, not pepper jack. My wife had the chicken dinner which had fantastic vegetables that were julienned and flavored nicely. The chicken was wrapped in pancetta and stuffed with a couple of meats. It was a little dry. The cheese sauce pushed what would have been an ok meal into a conflicting war of flavors fighting for your palate. I tried the bolognese ragù. The pasta was perfectly cooked. The sauce was an interesting crossroads of flavors. Meaty and flavorful, but pasty and a little vinegary. We give the OC two stars since the place is nice, the staff is good, but the food was trying to be more than it is. We chalk it up to an off night. Maybe your dishes will be properly composed. read more

staff is not knowledgeable about the ingredients in dishes. asked what kind of cheese was in the appetizer platter, response was, "variety of cheeses". ask the bartender what o.c. stood for and her reply was "I don't know". read more

Atmosphere was quaint and service was good. Meals seemed a bit pricey for plate. Minimal menu. My meal (risotto with scallops and peas) was not good and had a fly land in it. My fiancé loves his steak. It was a one time try for us. read more

Nice atmosphere. Food was average. My dish was pasta with shrimp/zucchini. Very bland. My friend enjoyed her dish a little more, scallops/ risotto. Her complaint was it was way too salty. The restaurant is really nice on the inside but our dishes were really nothing special. read more

Delicious!!! Food was fresh and filling, service was fast and friendly. The atmosphere was warm and wonderful, the wine flowing. My daughter and I have traveled to Italy several times, we felt like we were there. This is a very unique place to dine read more

Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiisgusting pathetic excuse for food. Frozen, pre-cooked FAKE Italian food and it shows. Literally tastes like dog food. NO THANKS read more

Very nice decor, delicious food & great service. The carbonara was the best I've ever had! Definitely check it out if you're in town.

Went here for the first time tonight and had a great experience. Cool ambiance and the staff was incredibly friendly. My boyfriend and I had the calamari to start which wasn't anything incredibly. Notable. We both got 2 different pasta dishes thought that were so delicious that we finished the plates CLEAN. I had the scamorza with tagliatelle which was a white sauce, prosciutto, smoked cheese, and figs. It had the perfect amount of sauce and the sweetness of the figs were a great balance to the salt prosciutto and smoky flavor. They didn't skimp on the figs or prosciutto either so it was nice to have a pasta dish that wasn't just ALL pasta. Boyfriend got the gargatelli with red sauce, onions and bacon and he also kicked the plate clean. We finished with panna cotta with wild berries which was light, fresh, yet still flavorful and creamy. We definitely have plans to come back for more pasta and cocktails. read more

My wife and I tried OC on a Thursday night. We sat in the glass room, which was warmer than the main seating area, but not uncomfortable. We arrived at the tail end of happy hour, and our waiter, Mossimo made sure to let us know so we could get some app and drink orders in. We had calamari and bruschetta, which were small but cheap and tasty. We both followed with a salad - they are large and wonderful, esp the caprese. My wife got the pasta with shrimp and zucchini- awesome; I got the NY strip special, which came with potatoes and broccoli rabe - also awesome, cooked perfectly. Finished with the tiramisu, which was a little small (prob a good thing for us!) but delicious. All in all - a great experience and outstanding service from both Mossimo and his teammates. We feel very lucky to have found this neighborhood gem in our area. Will definitely be back! When you go - notice the large herb and tomato garden around the back of the building - cool touch! read more

Worst meal ever! Read and believe the reviews. We ordered 2 risotto dinners, one with scallops and clams which had a funky smell. I have never seen small scallops that looked as if they weren't cooked. When we told the waitress, she made no comment and walked away. We had to look hard to find any veggies in the veggie risotto. Neither of the two dinners had any taste. Needless to say we didn't eat either meal. We ordered a chicken parm dinner to go. When we got home we opened the box to find three thinly sliced pieces of eggplant and no chicken! The food is horrible and the staff doesn't care. read more

The food was very good epecially the brick oven pizza. The service was a little slow.

I'm never compelled to write a review, however there is an exception to every rule. I've been to OC many times prior to this weekend and have always enjoyed my meals. BUT, this past weekend was my first visit experiencing the new creations from the chef who has just arrived from Italy and I must say everything was delicious! I strongly encourage everyone to do themselves a favor and go see for themselves. I'm typically a pasta girl but this chef had me think of risotto in a whole new light! Seasoned perfectly, the wild mushrooms were so tasty within the creamy risotto, he has me sold! The balsamic chicken with endive was also heavenly! My initial concern with the chicken being overpowered by the vinegar was again shot down. Every bite was perfect. I'm not a fan of endive, but here the chiffonade was a perfect addition. I can go on and on with everything I sampled, however I will lastly comment on dessert. This place is known for their tiramisu, however chef has added the most delicious dessert which outweighs the tiramisu..."Prosecco Gelato". What a refreshing way to end a scrumptious meal. With a hint of lime I promise you won't be disappointed! Let's face it, EVERY restaurant has their good and bad reviews. OC strives to make your dining experience worthwhile. They go out of their way to make sure that you are 100% satisfied with your order. I encourage you to take a look of all the pictures online and tell me that they don't rouse your taste buds! There are numerous Italian restaurants in Hartford county. I promise you will not be disappointed with this chef's vision and exquisite taste! I cannot wait to go back! read more

I wanted to like this place more. The food was average to taste and not plated well at all. It felt like they just opened. The staff all seemed impatient. When I arrived at the hostess station to attempt to check in, the gentleman standing there didn't even greet me and told me the hostess should be there shortly. I also didn't care for the drink menu or wine selection- it seemed very limited. read more

Great atmosphere. Small space. Very crowded Saturday night. Reservations are probably a good idea. Would be great with more bar seating. Our party of four almost didn't go to OC because of very mixed reviews. Glad we tried! The owner obviously took complaints seriously because we were pleasantly surprised with delicious choices that had not previously been on the menu. OC now serves amazing pasta dishes. I had the tagliatelle with bolognese and I devoured it. My husband and his friend loved their pasta dishes too. The person in our party who ordered the risotto barely touched her meal. We all got salads and three of us were happy. My salad of mozzarella with greens didn't taste fresh. I made sure I told our waitress because I'd love for this place to succeed. I think that serving bread or focaccia would be an added nice touch when patrons are seated too. Bottom line is that there are many great restaurants that people will gladly travel to for an amazing meal. OC: Don't cut corners, use the very freshest ingredients and make those of us who know good food want to come back again and again. read more

So great! I am so excited that this place came to Rocky Hill. Great food, pretty ambiance, and friendly service - I will definitely be recommending this place! read more