Rocco's Neighborhood Joint - Review - North Loop - Austin - The Infatuation

"Rocco’s is Austin’s answer to an important question: “Where can I go for niceItalianfood at casual prices?” This is the pasta joint that trendy Downtown spots want to be—cozy, intimate, and welcoming. And while it may not have the same celebratory pizzazz as buzzy places likeSammie’sorRed Ash, there’s an everyday appeal to Rocco’s that’s even more comforting. The building is small and warm, with long pillow-clad benches, tabletop lamps, and framed photos on the walls that might make you think you’re in a friend’s living room. While you’re getting relaxed, you can work your way through a small menu of perfectly al dente handmade pastas, an ultra-crunchy caesar salad, and some of the stretchiest mozzarella in town." - Nicolai McCrary