Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria

Tables were sticky upon arrival even though they had just cleaned the table so we could sit there. Waited 10 minutes just for waters and our server to greet us. Then saw a table who had been seated after we even ordered get their entrees before us. We also did not receive the complimentary bread until halfway through our salad. Soggy croutons. Paid $20 for a plate of pasta drenched in oil. Service is horrible and food is the same.

I went earlier today to get a pizza which by the way it was the best pizza I ever tasted and it was super delicious. Although this for me was not a good experience because as a server im very concerned because im pretty sure i saw the manager putting the tip in his pocket. Ive seen him many times before his hair looks like is thinning and he had a button up shirt and ive seen him before because he’s mostly on take out and i believe that is the manager!! I did not like that at all!!

I haven’t eaten here in years but sadly I think the food has gone downhill. Most of the food is edible. The spaghetti and meatballs is actually pretty good and the safest thing on the menu besides the French fries which were great!! The lasagna is ok, the eggplant parm is decent. But DO NOT get the salmon! I repeat DO NOT get the SALMON!! it is seriously the most disgusting salmon I’ve ever had in my life and the smallest filet of salmon I’ve seen for $23! It was hard, tasteless, and cooked wrong. I could have cooked a frozen piece of salmon from the grocery store myself and it would have been better and cheaper. And the side that it comes with, the beans just taste like saltwater.

I’m always hesitant to post negative reviews (especially having been in the service industry for over six years) but I think it’s important to provide valuable feedback so hopefully businesses can improve in the future. The architecture and design is beautiful, like you’re stepping into a little Italian bistro. To set the scene, it was a very slow evening, we walked in and there was no hostess, multiple staff members casually walked passed (except one woman from the kitchen who tried to get us assistance) and we waited for five plus minutes to be seated. Our waiter didn’t so much as say hello, introduce himself, or ask how we were, and never so much as smiled and it felt like we were inconveniencing him by being present. The food was either over cooked or reheated in a microwave numerous times. We sent it back and they had a fresh meal prepared which was no better. We asked a different waitress for help who was much more personable and kind thankfully. Finally on the way out, there were two employees standing near the entry (one was supposed to be our waiter) and not a single “have a great evening”, etc was said. The hospitality was almost non existent if not for the sweet woman who helped us and we could barely eat our meals. I’m really bummed since it looks so beautiful inside and it seems like a really missed opportunity for a more immersive dining experience.

Had dinner there tonight with my elderly mother and wife. I agree with others reviewer’s the place is worn down and in desperate need of improvements. We were first seated in a booth, and when I sat down, all I could feel was springs and an antiquated seat cushions, which were frankly some of the worst I’ve sat in in a long time. We moved to another seat with actual chairs and that was much better, but the tables are pretty worn too. Then we ordered our meals two orders, lasagna, and one with chicken and penne shells in a white sauce, which was OK. However, both plates of lasagna were actually just lukewarm. The lasagna was good, but the fact that it came out both plates, not warm was terribly disappointing. Sadly, I don’t think I’ll return. I was hoping to find a nice restaurant for my mother as she enjoys Italian and is living nearby and one of the retirement homes, but that will not be. I will say that management comped one meal when we told him the lasagna was cold, which is OK but I feel it was inadequate.

Bocci is a tired old restaurant that lacks warmth, needs to be thoroughly cleaned as our wood table was sticky, , and provides very mediocre food. We sent our first order of meatballs back ad they were served marginally room temp. Second order came out of the kitchen again... room temp. Personally I prefer my hot dishes hot. Waiter was unfazed by our first request. Second order, well we just threw up our hands. I had a gluten free pizza with chicken, tomato and goat cheese. All I saw was chicken and it too came .... room temp. Was this a waiter problem or a kitchen problem? Lets say it continues to be a management problem. Its near our home and is quite convenient, but neadless to say we won't be back.

This is by far my favorite place to go and return to. Brett Hood is the reason. I am a picky eater and I’ll admit I can be a pain at times. He was so amazingly helpful, and made a couple jokes to ease my embarrassment. I have gone there since, and every time I go, I’ll be sure to ask for him. Additionally, he is an AMAZING drink maker. You can tell him just a couple things you like, and he will make something delicious. I always look forward to going here. It’s definitely my ”go-to” lunch spot. I can’t rave about it enough. Also, super clean bathrooms.

What a delightful and delicious Sunday lunch. Lauren and Anna served us Nonna's bolognese, fresh crusty bread, a glass of toscana's torrebruna sangiovese...finishing with cannoli. Perfection!

We heard that Bocci offered a Chicago-style pizza, and were excited to try it out. Bocci has always had really good food and service in comfortable surroundings... and most of that is still true. But this outing was to try their Chicago pizza, which was quite the disappointment. The product shared nearly nothing with Chicago originals of Giordano's or Uni... or even their chain stores. The crust was soggy, the ingredients sparse, the overall pizza thinner than a normal deep dish pie from any competitor. Not Chicago style.

Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria is an okay option for Italian. My friend and I dined in for dinner and sat at the bar. We both started off with a glass of wine, I chose the rose. We split a small salad then it was the lasagna for me and the chicken parm for her. The food was just okay for the price. I was not a fan of the bigger chunks of meat in the lasagna but it had a good flavor and the chicken parm was decent. It was still a fun time to visit W.E.L.D. then dine in here.

Today, I took a friend out to celebrate her birthday. Since she works right across the street from Boccis, She ordered a bowl of what used to be a delicious tomato soup. They delivered a bowl of heated up cream with way too much salt and absolutely no tomatoes. I ordered lasagna, and you can see it was a joke. It tasted like Stouffer's with too much salt as well. We will never return to Bocci's. It has really gone downhill.

Pizza was good. Service is very to the point European style overall decent place out for date night.. nice ambience in a very Italian themed of course restaurant. 3 1/2 stars really, would go again, but not go out of my way, especially living closer to downtown Cary .

I've never seen a pizza with such meager toppings. You'd think all we bought was cheese and tomato sauce! Supposedly, this was a deep dish pizza with spinach, arugula m, mushrooms, and pepperoni! Has anyone ever received a pizza where, when you opened it, you couldn't see at least one pepperoni!?!?! So don't order the deep dish pizza, or at least don't expect anything close to Chicago-style.

Should've looked at the reviews before ordering from here, but it was the most convenient at the time. I paid around $23 for the dish ($18.50 plus tax and tip) and was disappointed when I opened the to-go box. Not a lot of noodles and sauce. Chicken was also dry. Definitely not worth the price I paid for it.

If I could give a zero that would be best. it used to be good but has gone down hill for the last year or so. The grilled chicken panini was dry and the chicken over cooked and hard. The only thing good on the plate was the fries. Will not go back.

All of these have been very good-like the food, pizza is great, service has always been excellent, and I like to eat in bar area- find a nice ambiance there.

Food and Ambiance was really great on my first and only visit there with 4 other friends back in early October 2024. Service could have been a bit better for a busy Friday night, but I understand they had a very large party of 50+ people at the same time we visited, so I'm willing to extend some grace and give the service another chance at a later date!

The service was fantastic! Toni is a great bartender. The only concern I have is that the owner was berating his employees throughout our visit. It was in front of customers and very degrading. I think he should take his conversations with his employees to a private area. It's no wonder he can't keep employees at this location.

Absolutely amazing food and service! The presentation was over the top. Emma was our sever. She was so patient with our two grandsons and answered all our questions about the menu. Chef Jharell came out to say hello to us. He is a true artis

I've driven past Bocci on Kildaire Farm Rd. many times (my dentist is just up the street). I never stopped in because the 3.5 star rating on Yelp made me wary. But I read enough good reviews that I decided to stop in yesterday. I got there just before 3:00, so it was very quiet. Since it was just me, I sat at the bar. The gentleman working behind the bar (Brett?) came right over, got me a glass of wine and told me that there were still a couple of minutes for me to take advantage of the lunch menu. I was deliberating between two pasta dishes and asked for his thoughts. "How hungry are you?" "Starving." "Then I'd go with the baked ziti." I ordered the ziti with sausage. Despite being a "lunch portion," it was fairly enormous (I'm eating leftovers for lunch right now) and absolutely delicious. The picture I posted does not do it justice. Unfortunately, I'll be moving shortly for a new job, but I will definitely return to Bocci at least a few times before I leave. Definitely want to try their pizza.

So, i'll start off the review saying I have been here before, once for take out and once for a communion celebration out which day it catered. Both experiences were good. It seems as though they might be under new management as they also have a new menu and new chef. I had no trouble getting a reservation by calling the evening before for Friday night for 2 individuals at 6:15 PM. When we arrived, we were greeted and sat at a table with two waters. We weren't spoken to you again for at least 15 minutes unti the waitress came by to take out drink orders. I ordered a glass of Prosecco and my friend wine. Eve came back to the table 10 mins later and aPologized for the wait but they had to open new bottles. I asked if we could order apps or dinner until she brought our drink and she said "I'd rather bring you your drinks first" Funny, I thought it was customer's preference! Anyway, she brought it 5 mins later then left again. We just wanted to get our dinner and one app order in at this point. We saw glorious baskets of French bread and olive oil brought to the other tables so we were hoping for that. Nope! I finally asked and i definitely appeared to have bothered her. She said "you're next in line". Our dinners: my fiend ordered the pasta primavera and I ordered the seafood Fantasia (as recommendddnby Eve). It was very tasty albeit a bit under salted. I wish they would bring their linguine vongole back. It was my favorite!!' All in all, I would recommend this place just because open about what you want and how long you have to wait for it.

I stopped ordering from here for a while because they tend to charge more than they should for what they give you. Decided to give it another shot given they could be doing better by now. Well, I was wrong. I can't believe they charged $18.50 for this pitiful mess. Barely any noodles with very overcooked, dry chicken. Do better guys.

Where to start. They only had 2 servers for the entire restaurant on a Friday night. Our table ordered a couple pizzas. After an hour one came out. Finally we had to go check on the 2nd pizza. They finally said they found it in a to-go box. Once they brought it to our table it wasn't even the right pizza. Yes they didn't charge us for that 2nd pizza but it was really just a poor experience overall.

Didn't even eat there. Got seated and restaurant smelled like trash, floor was filty, table was sticky Got up and left wouldn't eat from that dirty place. Disgusting

Ordered takeout today. Calamari, monte pasta & cheesecake slice. Calamari was tough/overcooked so that was pretty disappointing. The pasta was OK with a decent flavor, definitely good for those who don't like heavy sauces. The cheesecake had a small hair that looked like it came from someone's nostril so that was a bummer, no cherry or strawberry glaze offered with it either. I really wanted to like this place. They weren't busy at all when i grabbed my food either. Maybe I'll try again when i have no other Italian options nearby available.

Tops in Cary NC.. Authentic as can be. Had Eggplant Parmigiana was lightly fried and the sauce complemented the delicious meal.

Another Italian restaurant out of a bottle that uses such old or subpar ingredients they can't even make a decent pizza as a flashback. The arugula salad dressing is acidic decomp dove through a salad and was edging on turned. The bocci balls taste decent, TGIFriday's style decent. The person at the to go door was rude (we went in the wrong door). The table was sticky when we were sat so low cleaning standards, and all priced for what you'd pay for a decent meal-which it wasn't.

I guess higher costs of ingredients and maintaining a business have affected Bocci. Why would they not? I had anticipated seeing higher prices tonight when I pulled up theur menu online, but as far as I can recall, it's the, or at east very close to the same prices. I ordered a medium, 15" NY style pizza with two toppings. The total with tax was $21.65. I'd have gladly paid an extra $1.50 for a decent amount of cheese. They're so obviously cutting down on the cheese, and it makes their pizza just, meh, all crust and sauce. Without the right amount of cheese, I'll only eat pizza if I'm stuck in an airport or some scenario in which I can't get any decent food but really need to eat. Come on, Bocci. Stop it. Bump up the price a little bit if need be. Your formerly great pizza is now on par with airport terminal pizza. Surely, this isn't what you want to be.

A little upset that we have been living here for almost 10 years and have not been here sooner. Eggplant parm=AMAZING. Hubby had salmon that was delicious. Apps we got were not that great which was sad but the meals made up for it! The tirimisu was to die for!! Will definitely be back!

Have not been back in some time but the crazy long waits at a more convenient nearby Italian restaurant led to the decision. Takeout GF Penne with vodka sauce and chicken. Penne was under cooked, plate was small to medium sized. While it looks like a solid amount, not deep at all.

I usually order carry out but I decided to eat in this time. The pasta was great but the service was not. Our waiter was very rude to us as we watched him be friendly to other customers. There was one main difference in us and the others... it's very sad to see people still doing this in 2023. I would only return for takeout. I wouldn't want to experience service like this again.

We were in Cary on a recent Sunday afternoon. Hungry. Pulled out Yelp. Found Bocci. Yay for being open at 4:00 on a Sunday. Yay for Waze that could find it as it's a bit hidden in a little strip center. Even when we landed, it was, where exactly is the restaurant? Well small seek and ye shall find. Nice atmosphere. Fairly empty. We were given a booth which always makes us happy. Likes: Great menu...everything sounds awesome...lots of choices...pizzas, calzone, salads...entrees...had a hard time deciding! Bread is good. We were brought a small plate of dried herbs. Used the oil and vinegar on the table to bring it to life and it was tasty. Off to a great start! Linguine with Clam Sauce was good, although not what I expected. It's a white sauce with chopped and fresh clams, tomato pieces, garlic...a tasty dish. Dislikes: Server got so defensive when I simply questioned that I thought it would be a red clam sauce. Stomped off to get the menu and brought it back. Yes, you're right it just barely mentions tomato. Reassured her that I did indeed like it, was just not what I had envisioned. Yes, I did ask if it was a GOOD clam sauce, not that it was a red clam sauce. My bad. I still like it. Honest. (Don't kill me or spit in anything for me asking please). Dislike; " Husband's Gnocchi...described as such: Farmhouse Gnocchi 15 Crumbled Italian Sausage, Broccoli,Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Lemon Pesto " Doesn't that sound awesome? It wasn't. Gnocchi was not soft pillows like we've experienced before. (see pic). Husband even rejected his own leftovers which he never does, so I said, fine, I'll eat them, and sadly realized why he rejected them. Suggestion: Order something other than gnocchi...easy to do here, as there are so many other wonderful-sounding options! Also, be careful what you question. I was a little scared of our Server. And it wasn't just from the clam sauce question. That attitude continued.

Great place! Took a hot minute to find it! Baked ziti was amazing. My friend had the lasagna and she enjoyed as well. We split the caprese salad which was laid on a tray of mixed greens. The mozzarella cheese was high quality-so was a lil soft.the waitstaff was young but so attentive. The manager came over and checked on us and chatted for a minute. We are from out of state and just passing through. I am not an overly huge Italian food fan but will say the food is really good here. It's worth a stop! Check it out

This pizza just may be my favorite pizza , as close as I can find to New York . Ny style is on point , and grandma pie is awesome . Grease is there but if you want a non greasy pizza don't come to an Italian place ... it ain't swimming so don't complain . Great pizza guys

We've only gone thee for lunch, but it's by far one of our favorites. The food and service are exceptional.

We gave them a second try recently and the food was horrible. The chicken was so dry, it looked and felt like it was cooked with a microwave and the pizza was also lacking flavor.The meatball topping looked old and dried out too. It's Unacceptable to serve food like this to anyone. They weren't busy at all when I picked up our food either so really no excuse to serve food dried out and overcooked.

They had great food and a kind customer service. It had a very Italian vibe to it: stucco yellow walls in some areas and a brick red in other rooms. It had a pleasant outdoor sitting area and as restaurants go it was very open with large rooms and could fit a large amount of people. It was not crowded but did have a couple of parties. There were definitely things I liked: 5/5 The Penne Rustico had chicken, roasted red peppers, spinach, and a parmesan cream sauce 5/5 The pizza reminded me of the pizza I have had in Chicago, deep-dish and delicious 4/5 The seafood Fantasia consisted of Crabmeat, shrimp and scallops, and brandy sauce with a choice of risotto 5/5 The Salad had a 5/5 for the eternal variety of options to choose from, but the only problem was that IT WAS HUGE but that's a good problem But there were also things that were below my expectation: 3/5 The Penne alla vodka was not the flavor I thought.... actually it had almost no flavor at all

I went to Bocci for the second time on Father's Day, joining a big family group. I feel like I can't really speak to the quality of service, since the group has been large both times, and groups are challenging. That being said, I've ordered pizzas both times. First time was a thick crust, and I filled up fast! (It was good, though.) Sunday, I ordered a thin crust pizza with three toppings (ham, pineapple, tomatoes), and the thin crust was just right for me. My boyfriend ordered the spinach salad, which included strawberries and tomatoes, and it looked great! I kinda wish I'd ordered that healthier option too, but I did enjoy the pizza! (Back on the diet!) The restroom was clean, and the parking was plentiful when we were there.

Dependable good Italian food. Great location. Nice staff. Outside seating and party room available.

Took a group of 25 for lunch. We had a big room to accommodate the group. They hustled the beverages right out and put out a great spread of pasta, pizza and salad. The waitress effortlessly split up the bill with minimal distraction. Great place to take a large group for lunch.

Super busy on a Saturday night but we still had good service. Beautiful bar where you can enjoy a glass of wine or a martini while your table is being prepared. In our party of four, two of us ordered the Salmon Monaco entrees. I've posted a picture of both of these entrees that were delivered to our table that night since you may get a kick out of it like we did. Granted, I didn't take the photos from the exact same angle but the real live version of these entrees were noticeably different. We exchanged a few jokes about the salmon sizes and then dug in. The salmon was perfectly cooked, the lentils and veggies were flavorful. Delicious on all counts. I must say that I felt a little guilty eating my over-sized portion especially considering how scrumptious it was. My hubby ordered his steak medium rare which should have a warm red center but it was more on the medium well or well done side. I tried one of his fries expecting to taste something similar to fried potatoes but was surprised by the polenta. I didn't realize until writing this review that these were Truffled Parmesan Polenta Fries. You can make up your own mind about these if you try them. I was not impressed although I will say I am not a fan of most things fried either so you might still find them tasty. Our server was relatively new and he actually commented that he had never seen the restaurant so busy in the couple of months he had worked there. He was swamped but he still managed to keep up with our drink refills and other requests. Overall, I would say this visit was probably more like 3+ish stars since my hubby's steak wasn't right and there was the distinct salmon portion distortion. However, I've been here before and the meals have always been delicious, service has always been friendly and efficient, and prices are reasonable for a relatively nice ambiance. Considering how busy it was on this night I am rounding it up to 4 stars anyway since every prior visit was easily 4 stars.

Wow. Just wow, an amazing environment along with helpful and friendly staff. We were welcomed with warm, delicious bread for the table that was quickly gone. Drinks were refreshing, specifically me and my cousins shirley temples with extra cherries on top. There was a very little wait for our perfectly cooked pizza and pasta. The cheese to sauce ratio is something I am very picky over but the chefs outdid themselves. Everyone left the restaurant happy and excited to come back another time. My compliments to the chef!

The food is very good and the seating outside is great when the weather permits. Go. You will be happy with their Italian good.

We've been to this little hidden gem a few times now. Previously, we ordered pizza which has always been good. Last night we decided to branch out and try a couple of the entrees. We opted to sit in the bar area at a high top table. The bartender Brett was also our waiter. Very attentive and accommodating even though he had several other customers at the bar as well as tables in the bar area. We started with tomato bisque and warm crusty bread with an olive oil dipping sauce. The bisque may be the best I've ever had! For our entrees we ordered Seafood Fantasia and Pork Milanese which came with saffron risotto and arugula. I asked Brett if I could get some type of sauce for my dish and he had the chef make something that was just perfect for the pork. Both of our entrees were delicious! We love the atmosphere and ambience of this place as well as the food and customer service. All top notch! Brett took great care of us, we never lacked for anything and everything was delivered in a timely manner. We will definitely be back!

Your "Chicago Deep dish" is nothing like what it says. You should go to Acme pizza in Holly Springs if you want to know what true Chicago deep dish is. Very little sauce and skipped on the toppings.

We were here for a group event. They have a nice room that can accommodate about 30 people. Our menu was fixed with a salad choice and a choice of 3 entrees. I had the ceasar salad. It was a no frills salad. Adequate .........not really great. My entree was grilled chicken on a bed of orzo with pesto sauce. The chicken was topped with tomato and cheese. There were green beans on the side. It was a LOT of food. I brought some home for lunch the next day. It was good. I wouldn't order it from the menu. Hubby had the shrimp scampi. I had a bite and it was MEH ......... The servers were very friendly and helpful. They did a great job. The food was served quickly and efficiently.

We trie Bocci for the first time tonight, the food was very good and our server Tim was very knowledgeable and very attentive.

I've lived in Cary my whole life and never knew this place existed until a friend suggested it. We had a great experience at Bocci tonight. Our waiter was extremely friendly and seemed genuinely happy to serve us. The food was also wonderful. We had the calamari, spinach and ricotta stuffed balls, penne ala vodka, chicken parmigiana, and shared a margherita pizza. Everything was great. Would definitely recommend!

The atmosphere in the restaurant is nice and we had great service from our waiter. Meal started off great with warm crusty Italian bread and oil to dip. We ordered the scallop appetizer and it was delicious. My husband ordered their seafood fantasia and I ordered the crab ravioli for our entrees. Both of the sauces on these dishes were not good. The fantasia dish was supposed to be a brandy cream sauce and if honestly tasted like they mixed marinara sauce with velveeta cheese. The ravioli was supposed to be a sherry cream sauce. I really wish I remembered to take a picture of this meal, specifically for the sauce, but also for the overall look. The sauce looked like a very thick brown gravy and tasted like a thick Marsala sauce. Then it was topped with crispy fried onions. Now, crispy fried onions are great...but not so great with this dish and even worse that I have to believe they were the canned ones, you know, the ones used for that green bean casserole at thanksgiving. A lot of the reviews say good things about the pizza, but I'm definitely skeptical of any sauce they have!

I got the seafood fantasia which was really delicious. Bocci balls to start which we love. My wife really enjoyed her pepperoni pizza.

Baked Ziti was so yummy! Red sauce was a creamy tomato sauce. Portions were huge! Kids had pizza and were happy.

I have never been here before and I am so glad I finally tried this place! They have the most amazing food and the reason I'll be back is because of the bartender is the freaking best!!! Bret is truly amazing and so much fun!!! He made the place feel so welcoming and homie!!!

A solid 3. I had penne alla Vodka... kinda one of my go to dishes for Italian restaurants. It was solidly average. My server came back to my table twice to clarify my order. I was dining alone..so....hmmm Also. Very sparse wine list...and I didn't think a very good selection. If you have a short winter list, at least make it spectacular. All said.. this is the kind of place I want to like.... ap I'll give it another try.

Bocci serves up solid and home-cooked portions of Italian food in a cozy atmosphere in Lochmere Village. As you enter the restaurant, there is a large wooden bar on the left where you can see some of the food preparation, have a drink or eat at the bar. There are televisions and seating at the bar as well. The main dining room is to the right of the hostess stand and there is outdoor seating. I like the the windows that let in natural light and the Tuscan warmth of the yellow walls. We like to use the private dining room for dinners at work and Bocci has always done a great job accommodating our parties of 15 or more. Depending on the night of the week, there is a food and beverage minimum to secure the room. There is a lunch menu offering sandwiches wraps and smaller portions of the classic Italian entrees. The dinner menu offers soups, salads, appetizers , pizza and classic Italian dishes. I had the Old World favorite, chicken Parmesan , and it was the perfect portion and cooked with lots of flavor. The noodles were al dente and the sauce homemade. My coworker had a pasta dish he created himself with marinara sauce and sausage on top of Angel Hair. The calamari, bruschetta , and wings are the best appetizers and complimentary bread and olive oil is also part of the experience. The wind and beer list is a combination of local and Italian beers and wines from all over. I think the prices are great for the portion sizes and Bocci has always impressed me. They have another location in Durham on Fayetteville street and I have been there for the Nonna pizza. Bocci in Cary is perfect for lunch or dinner and is the right combination of casual atmosphere with delicious food.

This restaurant usually has decent food, in fact they have the BEST Chicken parm I've ever had. Tonight I ordered the Margarita pizza to be delivered by DoorDash. It arrived quickly but it has absolutely no flavor! Tons of tomato and cheese but so bland. Very disappointing - I know they can do better. Let's hope they are just having an "off" night.... heard they have a new chef and owner, that might be the answer. If so, listen to your customers and go back to the way the food was made!! I think I'll just toss this out and go grab a taco. Not cool at all.

We have always found Bocci to have consistently delicious food, extremely kind staff, and fun atmosphere

The most average Italian food I've ever had. Eggplant was too thick, sauce tasted like it had a hint of cinnamon in it (odd) and the kids alfredo tasted like it was out of a jar.