Alexis H.

Rocco's was a great experience overall! We came with a large group for a friend's celebration, and despite how busy they were, we had a really nice time. The food was definitely the highlight. I ordered the Shrimp Fra Diavola with a Greek salad, and both were delicious. The shrimp were large and perfectly cooked, the sauce had a great spicy tomato flavor, and the portion was generous enough that I had leftovers (which were just as good the next day!). I also appreciated that the salad was fresh and well-prepared. Service was the only hiccup. The restaurant was packed, and our server seemed overwhelmed. We waited quite a while for drinks, and by the time someone came back around, our food had already arrived, so we ended up skipping them altogether. We also had to ask for things like Parmesan cheese and pepper, but we made the best of it and could tell the staff was doing their best under the circumstances. The atmosphere was lively and perfect for groups. They even accommodated our party in a private room, which made celebrating together really enjoyable. Overall, I would absolutely come back. Great food, generous portions, and a fun atmosphere. Next time I'll probably just go on a less busy evening so I can fully enjoy the service too, oh and ask for Jackie!

Ahra J.

Stopped in for lunch with my husband and mother in law. The decor is beautiful and really embraces the old school Italian vibe. We got here around 2 so not busy at all but took about 5 minutes before the hostess came back to check us in for our reservation as well as the waitress. She was attentive and very friendly. One odd thing that even the table next to us asked was that when our waters were refilled, it was clearly super yellow (like Gatorade) and without acknowledging that it clearly was not water no mention until we asked. She did promptly go back and figured out that it may have been mixed with the lemonade on tap. I then over heard the table behind us ask the same thing. Now let's talk food. Portion and price, excellent. I opted for the feast of seven fishes pasta dish and it was overwhelming loaded with all sorts of seafood. The taste while good was overly salty. The salt lingered primarily on the pasta so the seafood definitely helped cut the saltiness a bit. My husband got the Sunday gravy rigatoni and he said it was good but also salty. I would definitely like to check this spot once more as the menu offers such a great selection.

Claudia C.

Ŵe visited yesterday afternoon and there were a few other parties already there, the ambiance was just fine, suiting a beautiful, elegant, moment in history. You'll have to see for yourself. As soon as you enter and look to the back of the 1st room, you'll see old black and white movies playing without sound across the full back wall. A nice touch connecting the not too distant past in the evoultion of decor. Generally speaking, there was background music playing in the dining rooms, the volume was ok The dining rooms and bar were on the low side of lighting ...for that they had mini table lamps if you need extra lighting. The menu had a lot of thought put into it and was well arranged. The descriptions of every dish was easily undérstood. There was a page of specials, which were mainly soup and salads, we were interested in something heartier. I ordered the Crazy Alfredo pasta and they were willing to make personaized changes to it. I requested no broccoli and not spicy. Also chañged the linguini pasta to penne. It was very rich and loaded with meat. My husband enjoyed the Italian coldcut sub, it was massive and half came home, as did my pasta dish. One thing intriged me and that was a gentleman who òrdéred a whole lobster, I was filled with envy. He enjoyed it, no doubt. The service was the tops, attentive but not overdone, plus there was teamwork which is always appreciated, Meal prices were not that bad, it was a treat out of time and a welcome change from fast food. We will definately come back.

Brad R.

TL;DR: Excellent casual sit-down addition to Towson with a modern, high-end downtown vibe and bold, elevated twists on classic Italian dishes. Rocco's Italian is a fantastic new addition to Towson, taking over the old Glory Days Grill spot. It is a great casual sit-down restaurant with a modern flare, which is a breath of fresh air for an area that is mostly fast casual. Both the exterior and interior have seen major renovations, making it feel like a nice restaurant that belongs downtown or in DC, let alone Towson. My table of 3 dined for Saturday lunch to a half-filled dining room. The menu brings a modern flare, straying from safe, classic American-Italian for some bolder flavors and interesting ingredients. They have your classic dishes, but they also have jazzed-up renditions making this not your Nonna's normal Italian restaurant, like an Italian Sushi roll, cheesy truffle garlic bread, and a Feast of Seven Fishes pasta dish. Since we had literal feasts coming, we opted out of appetizers and decided to just have the free bread service, which is warm Italian loaves served with EVOO and balsamic dipping sauce. For mains, we tried the Rigatoni Sunday Gravy, which is a ragu with short ribs, meatballs, Italian sausage, beef braciole, and ricotta, the classic veal marsala, and the Feast of Seven Fishes, which comes with mussels, lobster tail, calamari, clams, gulf shrimp, jumbo lump crab, and octopus in a red sauce with linguini. Entrees came in decent time and were served hot. All 3 were great with decent portion sizes. One minor knock was that the salt level on the Feast of Seven Fishes was noticeably higher than normal, and the beef braciole in the rigatoni was a bit overcooked and dry. That said, the flavors of all 3 were great and definitely satisfying. We were celebrating that day, so the staff really took care of us and fulfilled my request for a candle on our dessert. We got the sabayon fragole, which was the perfect light end to a hearty meal. Overall, even with a few minor hiccups with the mains, we were very happy with our experience and will absolutely give them another try!

Maggi R.

We had lunch and dinner at Rocco's on consecutive Fridays. Our biggest problems were making the reservations and having them being honored when we arrived. It took us three phone calls before we finally called the carry out number to make a reservation for lunch and dinner. On both dates, our requested table was not available when we arrived at our requested times - very disappointing and not at all professional. We did have the opportunity to discuss this with the manager, Jim. He told us they are now on Open Table - thankfully. Our server, Tony, took excellent care of us at our lunch. They always start you off with warm rolls and a dish of seasoned olive oil. We enjoyed the Cream of Crab soup, side order of 3 meatballs, Penne Primavera and a Grilled Chicken Primo Sandwich. On our dinner reservation, after we were seated for a while we had to ask where our server was, as no one came to take care of us. Nikki came over and did apologize that no one told her we had been seated. She immediately took our drink orders and brought the freshly baked rolls and olive oil to the table. She was a delight - very personable and attentive. The restaurant was full and really noisy. We did talk with Jim about this as well. Noise for us is the killer for a restaurant. Even our server said she has trouble hearing the guests when taking their orders - now that is really bad! Rocco's does serve up delicious food. We enjoyed Lasagna, Chicken Francese with Angel Hair pasta, Fettuccine Bolognese, and a Beet & Goat Cheese salad. Everything was freshly prepared and beautifully presented. The portions were very generous. We will certainly come again, but not in the evening but for lunch, because of the noise.

Tear S.

I had the taste for something delicious, different & without me dirtying up my own dishes. That's when I thought about Rocco's! I've been anticipating the opening of this restaurant for months! I perused the menu and decided upon the creamy fettuccine bolognese. I wasn't sure exaaaactly what to expect, but I thought I'd give it a try. I called my order in and the server had it ready at the counter. This location used to be a Glory Days restaurant. The inside looks very warm and inviting. I definitely will return to eat inside. I cannot describe how awesome it is to have a nice & cozy Italian restaurant in the neighborhood! It's been looong overdue! It took maybe about twenty minutes from ordering to my arrival at the restaurant & my food was still nice and hot. Once I got home, I opened the bag and was welcomed by a handsomely portioned bowl of delicious pasta. The sauce wasn't overly heavy- with just enough cream added to make its presence known. The meat was flavorful and tasty. The pasta was fresh- you could tell it was NOT boxed pasta. Tender and yummy. I added a bit of my own seasonings, but this dish was absolutely delectable! It came with a sweet roll and a small cup of a balsamic/olive oil/roasted garlic dip-very nice touch. I. Ate. EVERYTHING! Rocco's exceeded my expectations and I will most definitely return very soon! Fair prices, nice portions and a seemingly comfortable atmosphere- what more could you ask for?! Welcome to the neighborhood!

Dominique T.

Rossco's absolutely exceeded the hype. We finally went yesterday after hearing so much about it since opening, and everything was fantastic. The food was incredible, the atmosphere was perfection, and honestly knowing what the space used to look like makes the transformation even more impressive. The service was also top tier. We had Bee and she was amazing and super personable, attentive, and just made the experience even better. My boyfriend even complimented her service, which says a lot because he is usually very neutral about those things Definitely worth checking out. We'll absolutely be back.

Jude T.

Wonderful experience...but do make a reservation! (You can do it online.) We were seated after about 16 minutes, which was close enough to the "10 to 15" they stated when I walked in and had a reservation. The wait without a reservation was over an hour, so make sure you are not a walk-in. First off, everybody who works here is really friendly and welcoming. When we were seated we got some bread, which was sooo soft inside with a nice crisp outside. It came with EVOO and balsamic with some garlic for dipping. The dip was tasty and the bread was filling. We got the Burrata 3 Tomatoes appetizer, which was a giant pile of burrata (encased in standard mozz from what I can tell) and 3 typed of tomatoes: fresh cherry tomatoes, slices of beefsteak tomatoes, and San Marzano (or similar) tomatoes that were roasted. It is drizzled in balsamic. This was perfect. It is served cold and I think over the summer I will need to come and have it again on a hot day. The mixture of flavors from the different tomatoes and the balsamic really balances well with the cheese. Finally, I had gnocchi. You can have it prepared 4 different ways. I chose bolognese. I got a decent sized plate of gnocchi with a delectable bolognese sauce, served with a huge top from a basil plant in the center. This hit it out of the park for me. I would not ask for anything to be different on this dish. The restaurant has good lighting...it is not too bright or too dark. The owners/managers were actively walking around and helping clear tables, as well as visiting tables and talking to customers.

Jennifer D.

The old Good Times has been transformed into an Italian restaurant with dark ambiance and French posters. A black and white film was playing in one dining room which was interesting. The staff was incredible! The manager help us find seating in the crowded bar and restaurant. Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable, making wonderful recommendations. Food was very good. We will definitely return!

Darlene L.

This was my first time trying this restaurant after leaving a doctor's appointment, and I'm honestly glad I stopped in. The Caesar salad was fresh, crisp, and one of the better salads I've had in a while. The lettuce was cold and crunchy, the croutons still had texture, and the dressing had a really nice balance without being too heavy. It tasted fresh and well made. The shrimp Alfredo was definitely the highlight for me. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauce was creamy and flavorful without being greasy, and the shrimp were tender and seasoned well. The only thing I would've changed is that the Alfredo needed just a little more salt to fully bring all the flavors together, but overall it was still really good. The portion size was satisfying, and everything tasted fresh and made to order. Overall, this ended up being a really nice first experience. Good food, good portions, and I'd definitely come back again.

Sarah M.

Had such a fun time at Rocco's! My friends and I went for their happy hour deal and stayed for dinner service. The service was great! Everyone was friendly. The food was delicious and fresh tasting. Presentations of the cocktails and appetizers were lovely! The restaurant was really beautiful and clean! Can't wait to go back!