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- May 31, 2024Seated via Yelp Reservations
Craving for pasta last night and we look for a new place around the neighborhood. Thanks to Yelp, we have found this gem!!!
Easy reservation via Yelp and we were seated immediately once we got there. Everyone has a smile on their faces and you immediately feel welcome. The decor is chic and welcoming. Nice vibes
We had calamari as the starter. 5/5
DS has the Fettuccine Ala Rocca. I had a bite of his and it's heavenly. 6/5.
Hubby got their special - linguine tutto mare - 5/5
I got the linguine fra'diavola (clam and mussels in wine sauce) - 5/5
We all cleaned our plates. What a delicious and satisfying meals! This might become our new go-to pasta spot. We'll be back for sure.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Aug 25, 2024Updated review4 check-ins
Rocca has been consistently good for many years. We've never had a bad meal here.
Since it's a real restaurant, not some chain location, I was able to order veal piccata, although the menu had chicken piccata. No comment by the waiter, and the veal piccata was excellent, priced the same as veal Marsala.
DH had the lasagna, which he loved. He also loves the complimentary bread which is served with an herby oil dip.
Reliably good food and service in a niceHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Feb 7, 2024Previous reviewThe last few times we've been to Rocca, we have been very pleased. We just went on a rainy Tuesday and there was no wait indoors. One person was a vegetarian and was happy with his pasta meal.
Wine by the glass recommendations are always solid. Calamari is our favorite appetizer and the focaccia is wonderful.
I usually have veal Marsala, but had chicken with artichoke hearts. It's really nice that main dishes come with vegetables and potatoes. Others had pasta and they are all good.
We did not have dessert, but it's always been good.
A very reliable Italian restaurant that has been a Burlingame favorite for many years.May 15, 2020Previous reviewThis Burlingame classic somehow always has hits and misses for us. We love the focaccia and olive oil and herby dipping sauce.
We had ravioli Bolognese, which was excellent. Caution--the portion is appetizer sized, not a main dish for most adults. The fettuccini fra diavolo was not a big hit. The seafood was good, but the sauce lacked flavor. It was a good sized portion, although it was in the same menu section as the ravioli.
DH had chicken piccata, which came with roasted potatoes and steamed vegetables. It was excellent-- and we'd order it again. The vitello ala Marsala was a disappointment. The veal was very tender and the portion was generous, but the sauce lacked balance. The flavor was overwhelmingly Marsala. Just getting near it gave off a strong, unpleasant Alcoholic scent. Both my son and I can make a better tasting Marsala sauce. The potato and vegetable sides were very good.
This is one of the top 3 Italian restaurants in Burlingame, but somehow it's never been consistent for us.Aug 25, 2017Previous reviewRocca is really popular with many long-time residents of Burlingame and Hillsborough. I think I've been here five times for dinner through the years. Service is excellent and food is ok, but I don't think it's great. My husband thinks it is one of the best Italian restaurants in the area.
It took a long time to get our food, but the servers kept bringing us fresh bread and focaccia. The focaccia was wonderful with the dipping oil that was blended with balsamic and herbs.
We started with the calamari appetizer. It was well prepared and had two sauces. Yet, for $16.95 it seemed a little expensive. I also did not appreciate the Parmesan that was sprinkled over the dish since I am allergic to cheese. The menu should warn that it includes cheese.
DH had the special seafood pasta and really liked it. Our son tried it and thought it was OK. He had the tortellini and really liked it. After seeing the cheese that was on the calamari, I realized that the spaghetti Bolognese might have cheese even though it's not mentioned on the menu. So my husband asked the waiter to make sure there was no cheese on my dish. Too late but the chef was kind enough to remake my dish without cheese. Unfortunately the bolognese really needed cheese. It was overly sweet and lacked depth.
We were too full of bread to have dessert.
It's getting harder to find an Italian restaurant I really like on the Peninsula. It's still possible to find great Italian restaurants in NYC that aren't outrageously priced. - Joseph H.McMinnville, OR113713Jun 7, 2024
What a pleasant surprise! Delizioso!
What a solid Italian option in the very cute downtown strip of Burlingame!
I stopped in here for dinner while visiting from out of town on a work trip. I had the gnocchi and splurged on a desert (chocolate mousse). The meal was flavorful with quality ingredients. Service was above par. The space was clean and well done. I had a great experience and only wish I had another night to come back to try another entree.
Wonderful!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Aug 19, 2024
Me and my coworkers stayed in San Francisco for a layover and we were craving Italian and luckily I found this restaurant! I loved the atmosphere, it seemed like it was ran by a lovely family. Not sure if it is, but the service was amazing. Once we were out of water they were there. So friendly and welcoming. The complementary bread and oil was delicious. I could've kept eating that, but had to save room for my entree. The bruschetta was flavorful and garlicky. Just the way I like it. Calamari was great. My ravioli bolognese was a 10/10. Had lots of meat in the sauce which I enjoyed.
My coworkers were satisfied and thanked me for bringing them there. So was I! Thank you for an amazing experience and lovely service.Helpful 2Thanks 1Love this 2Oh no 0 - May 30, 2024
Date night! We were seated right away without a reservation on Memorial Day. Staff was super nice. Very attentive and kind. Our server was very helpful w/ recommendations for our first visit. I had the capellini pomodoro and it was bomb! Calamari was cooked perfectly and the Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon blanc was paired nicely!
Street parking was easy. Great night w/ great food!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Mar 20, 20243 check-ins
I've been trying to explore the Broadway area of Burlingame a lot more lately and came across Rocca Ristorante and got to finally try this restaurant during my lunch break. The atmosphere is definitely the type of place you go to for a special occassion, but it's still a nice place to go for a casual lunch. It wasn't very busy either so it was easy to get a seat. The dim lit interior and the great service was definitely very comfortable.
Our waiter was super friendly. They also give complimentary bread and olive oil/vinegar. He mentioned a few special dishes and as soon as he said Lasagna, my ears perked up and I asked how much it costed. Which was $22.50 which is around the price tag of all of their pastas.
The lasagna arrived and looked very appetizing and it was honestly really good. They also can add extra cheese on top of your pasta which is always a plus. The sauce they used tasted very fresh and so were the rest of the ingredients used. It was definitley one of my favorite lasagnas I have had in a while.
I got to try some of the Linguine Fra' Diavola and the muscles and clams were very fresh. I would definitely recommend that pasta dish as well.
Honestly, a 10/10 experience coming here and I can see myself coming back here.Helpful 4Thanks 1Love this 2Oh no 0 - 430124377Apr 2, 2024Seated via Yelp Reservations
Always up to trying new paces to eat! Yes of course we have our favorites but this past Easter Sunday I just wanted to try some place new! Thanks to Yelp who put this hidden gem in our path!
This restaurant was amazing from the food down to our Server DREW! The food super yummy except for two dishes! The Veal Parmagiano was too thinly sliced and sauce kind watery & the Calamari fritsi was too rubbery! Sorry that's it!
Everything else was amazing and yes we will return! If you go, ask to sit in his area!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Feb 23, 2024
We came to this spot for a galentines dinner & it was honestly the cutest. They had decorated the inside with pink & red balloons. Our table was also sprinkled with rose petals.
Everything was so good! The fettucine was so good & the tortellini was packed with goodness in every bite. Our server was also super chill and always came to check on us.
~ tortellini alla casalinga 4.5/5
~ calamari fritti 4/5
~ fettucine alla rocca 5/5
~ complimentary bread & olive oil 5/5Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Feb 12, 2024
My group of 5 were in Burlingame for the Outsourced Clinical Trials conference on 5-7 Feb and on 6-Feb I discovered this wonderful Italian restaurant, in downtown, and we LOVED our dining experience.
Our waiter, Drew, was amazing and filled with recommendations on his favorite choices, not driven by price but truly based on the dish, whether an appetizer, or entree and dessert!! If you go to Rocca, ask for Drew!
For appetizers, Drew recommended and I recommend the Calamari Fritti,
fresh squid calamari rings (no legs) with cocktail & tartar sauce! Drew and I also recommend the Rotellini di Melazane, oven baked eggplant rolls stuffed with ricotta cheese, roasted garlic with marinara & touch of cream sauce. Those two dishes could make a fabulous meal in itself, . . . .but we were five on a business trip!
I had the Canneloni special and it was absolutely delicious. My team had other pasta and meat dishes, but they didn't share so I can't comment on their dishes, but I know everyone thought each dish was spectacular!!
Dessert that was shared was the tiramisu, of course, and the bread pudding. Delicious!!
I will definitely bring my wife and family here if/when we are back in the area!! This was a memorable meal for so many reasons and I thank Drew for his recommendations and exceptional service!!Hendrick's Gin & Tonic withHelpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Dec 9, 2023
Hands down a hidden gem and new favorite Italian spot I've added to my Yelp list! I was on the hunt to find an Italian spot for my friend's birthday and I stumbled upon Rocca Ristorante on Yelp. The menu looked promising so we decided to do a walk in on a Sunday night.
We walked in around at 7PM and immediately loved the old school, classy, cozy vibe that the restaurant emulated. From the front door you could also see a second floor of seating, which allowed for high ceilings. We were seated within a few minutes -- the host even asked if we preferred a table or booth. Our server was just as friendly! And there was another individual always topping off our waters.
My husband and friend started off with a margarita and a martini and WOW they were strong - definitely in a good way!
Overall, portion sizes were great but the flavors were even better!
APPETIZERS ----
- Calamari Fritti: Perfect amount of breading and the flavor was on point. Calamari was great alone or paired with the dipping sauces.
Prawns Bordelaise: A pleasant surprise! Prawns were large and the sauce was DELICIOUS. We all agreed that we could have drenched the rest of our complimentary bread in that sauce.
MAINS -----
- Farfalle Gratinate - My friend and I ordered this past and LOVED it! The crispness from the bread/cheese crust, the creaminess of the sauce.. CHEF'S KISS!
- Tortellini Alla Casalinga - My husband ordered this one and really enjoyed it.
I cannot stress this enough that the portion sizes were SO good. I've been to Italian restaurants where we would order tortellini and only get a few pieces. But we all asked for to-go boxes because we were stuffed! (And also wanted to keep room for dessert).
DESSERT -----
Mocha Crunch Cake - Delicious flavor and a lot of great textures.
Chocolate Souffle & Vanilla Gelato - This is my go-to dessert so I was super excited when our server said it was one of their dessert specials for the night. Such a great end to an already fantastic meal!
I would definitely come back, suggest this restaurants to others, and even bring any visitors here. :) Thank you Rocca Ristorante for an amazing experience!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0
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