Lococo's Cucina Rustica

We strolled past this place in our search for dinner and were immediately drawn in. It’s special. It’s the rare neighborhood restaurant that appears to cater to tourists and locals alike (hard to do, and they ace it). They serve simple, traditional Italian dishes that are fresh, bright, and generously portioned. I had the scallops and risotto, he had the house-made gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce. The flavors were balanced and not overly rich. The vibe here is wonderful. I’m the last person who enjoys a singing-servers birthday bit, but theirs is so beautiful and heartfelt I teared up—and it wasn’t even me they were singing to! Come here for the food—you won’t regret it—but the kind, welcoming vibe that doesn’t drift over into kitsch, that’s why you’ll likely go back. We definitely will.

This was, hands down, the best and most authentic Italian we have ever had! If it was local to me I would be a regular there. My only regret is that we are only traveling through and I couldn’t sample the entire menu. It’s a small location but the atmosphere is on point and it is very busy because the food is fantastic! I was so full but I couldn’t leave without trying their crème brûlée and their cannolis. OMGOODNESS it was so worth being beyond full when we left. I will make a point to go there every time I am traveling through.

The atmosphere is absolutely amazing in here! We were served by Jonnie H. He was so welcoming, attentive and hilarious! The food was delicious too. Would definitely recommend and stop by if I’m ever in this area again.

This is an interesting, old school “red sauce” style Italian joint in downtown Santa Rosa that’s worth stopping in to visit! We came in on a very busy weeknight for dinner. Our server was helpful and informative. The menu was filled with the typical, old school “NY” red sauce styled food. The items we chose were really good... sauce included! Their shrimp scampi entrée was beautiful and tasty! The shrimp was decent in it, though a couple pieces were slightly over-cooked. The potatoes were tasty and not dry. Their Spicy Rigatoni Vodka was really good and filling, though not spicy at all. Save room for dessert, they have a nice frozen Limoncello that’s pretty tasty! I’d come back for dinner again!

Wonderful food and service - Johnny is the real deal for 5-star service! Meal was wonderful, atmosphere was very inviting and wines were delicious.

Not here to repeat what others have said. Just dropping stars and letting you know their dessert menu is good. Buratta comes with toasted bread. The table bread could’ve been toasted. Specials sounded good too.

Great food and service. Better to reserve a table in advance. Recommend taping rigatoni and cheese/spinach ravioli Food may take a while depending on how busy it gets fyi

Gorgonzola salad had just the right touch of oil vinegar and heaps of gorgonzola. The eggplant parm without breading was exquisite and the rigatoni was perfectly al dente. The sole piccata was one of the best we ever had. No room for dessert.

Hands down the best pasta I've ever had. My friend and I were in Santa Rosa for just a day, and we chose this place for dinner it was the best decision we made on our trip. I ordered the linguine gamberi e limone, and I genuinely couldn't stop thinking about it for the next two days. It was that good. The restaurant had such a cozy, old-school Italian vibe, and the atmosphere was so warm and welcoming. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and kind, which made the whole experience even better. Truly the best food we had during our time in Santa Rosa!

The food as excellent as usual and service was great. It was a bit noisy, but as the night went on it quieted down.

Had the most amazing time here for dinner! We had such a great evening I didn't even get to take pictures :-) The focaccia that is served as a complimentary starter with the garlicky olive tapenade (I think) is out of this world! So soft and buttery. Our crew got the arugula salad, spicy rigatoni vodka pasta, chicken parm, pappardelle with meat and mushrooms, shrimp scampi, and 2 specials - caprese salad with beautiful heirloom tomatoes and a sol fish dish. We were all blown away! Victoria was a fantastic waitress who gave us amazing suggestions which lived up to the hype! She definitely made our experience that much better. So far this is my favorite Italian spot in Santa Rosa!

This is an interesting, old school "red sauce" style Italian joint in downtown Santa Rosa that's worth stopping in to visit! We came in on a very busy weeknight for dinner. Our server was helpful and informative. The menu was filled with the typical, old school "NY" red sauce styled food. The items we chose were really good... sauce included! Their shrimp scampi entrée was beautiful and tasty! The shrimp was decent in it, though a couple pieces were slightly over-cooked. The potatoes were tasty and not dry. Their Spicy Rigatoni Vodka was really good and filling, though not spicy at all. Save room for dessert, they have a nice frozen Limoncello that's pretty tasty! I'd come back for dinner again!

Nice place in Railroad Square. We have never eaten here before, a, took my son here for his birthday. He is a cook and a foodie and this is where he chose. Nice family-style atmosphere and vibe. We had a 5 pm reservation as we did not want the crowds. We asked to be seated upstairs and initially had it to ourselves. It filled up later during our service. My son ordered the special, which was a Lasagna Bolognese. Wow, everyone at the table thought it was great! They should have it on the menu all the time. It was all the flavors you want in a homemade lasagna, but better. It was nicely layered with ricotta, meat sauce, cheeses and a rich overall taste. I ordered the eggplant parmesan, and it had great flavor. The eggplant was just firm enough, and the sauce made the dish. My wife had the spicy fettuccini Gambari dish with prawns. The taste was just spicy enough to enjoy, but it did not distract from the other flavors. It tasted good, but you can't dress up fettuccine very well. My son's girlfriend ordered the Petite Filet off the specials menu, and it was done to perfection, as long as you like it medium-rare. I mean anything more than medium is just jerky. It had great flavor and was very tender. We were all too full to order dessert, and I was able to take home my rigatoni pasta that came with the eggplant and added the leftover spicy fettuccini sauce, which tasted great the next day. I will certainly come back here again. The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly.

I was looking for a restaurant in the railroad square district and stumbled on this place. I was wondering why this place was really popular, and it also was also rather highly rated on Yelp. I would recommend making a reservation for this place as it is really popular. Unfortunately, I did not make a reservation and decided to wait for over an hour for a table (but I didn't mind since I was in no rush). The place was so busy that even some people who had reservations needed to wait for an available table to open up. After being seated, we ordered the: 1. Linguine Alle Vongole: I saw a lot of people ordering this dish, and I'm glad I followed suit. The dish was nicely balanced with a good salty flavor with a sufficient amount of clams. You can get as much Parmesan on top of it as you want. Also, I was sitting towards the front of the restaurant and a couple of people asked me what I ordered as they walked past my table. 2. Pappardelle Cinghiale: The noodles had a nice texture and the meat was a nice salty complement to this dish. 3. Tiramisu: The tiramisu was not overly sweet and was a great way to end the meal especially after having salty entrees. The staff was really sweet and provided me with great recommendations when I had questions. Also, they were rather attentive to make sure we were well taken care of. The place has a rustic feel with tiles and wood accents that give it a warm feel. I will note that this place does get very loud, so there were times I was raising my voice to speak to other people. Overall, I thought this was one of the better Italian food places I've tried and would return for the great food.

We decided to have dinner before leaving Santa Rosa on a Sunday night at 5pm. We did not have a reservation (party of 2), but their reviews and menu lured us to the restaurant. We ordered the ravioli and spaghetti with meat balls and both dishes were wonderful. The complimentary (french and foccacia bread with their aioli was delicious! Service was great. Ambiance was wonderful. They can accommodate large parties, you should definitely make reservations.

By far one of my favorite places to eat at in Santa Rosa! I've been here many times while traveling and it never fails me. From their beet salad to their chicken parm and other pasta dishes, they never fail to disappoint! The staff are all very friendly and helpful and it very much has a family vibe to it. I've been by myself and with larger groups and always enjoyed it!

Came with a group for Santa Rosa Marathon. Perfect place to fuel up! Would come back for sure.

my friend and i were in town and absolutely loved this place! it wasn't too busy on a saturday night (7:30pm) and we were seated immediately. i enjoyed the dim lighting and it felt very cozy inside. our waitress was so kind throughout the night and provided us recommendations based on our dietary preferences. for my drink, i ordered the watermelon italian soda which tasted very refreshing. i got the ravioli with spinach/ricotta which was delicious and filling. my friend got the limon linguini which had such a unique and yummy flavor. the staff was kind enough to sing for my friend's birthday, and they have such lovely voices! we are definitely going to come back for the pasta and service, it was so good!

Blown away! I highly recommend that you make reservations for this delicious Italian restaurant. Parking was a bit tricky as it was a Friday night at prime time. My friend arrived before me and was able to score the front window seat. Great for people watching. Restaurant was packed! We ordered the bruschetta, he had the house made gnocchi with housemaid marinara and I had the eggplant parmesan served with house made rigatoni. His gnocchi was the best either of us have ever had. I can't wait to go back!

Lovely restaurant that feels intimate but very comfortable for date night or a gathering of people. The decor made me feel like I stepped into place that feels like home with fragrance of delicious ingredients cooking in the air. All the staff were welcoming, attentive, and seemed enthusiastic and happy to be there! The bread and focaccia was top notch and each dish came out beautifully plated, decent portions, and were very flavorful. We were a party of 6 with advance reservations which I highly suggest because this restaurant filled up quickly not too long after opening. Give this wonderful gem of a restaurant a try if you haven't already.

Had an amazing dining experience with out-of-this-world food, great ambience, and staff who made the night truly memorable.

The food was teal Italian cuisine. The wait staff was very helpful and fun. The portions were very big and almost everyone was taking home a box of food. Ut was a great value.

4.5 is my actual score. Chicken picatta excellent Wife's lasagna excellent Chicken Parmesan excellent Not one complaint from the family. 13 people for my 50th birthday and they all loved it. Service 10/10

It turns out that what many Americans think is Italian food is actually American-Italian food -- Italian recipes influenced by access to American ingredients. Fortunately, we have easy access to both here -- and when you want authentic Italian food, you will find some best examples of it at LoCoco's Cucina Rusticana. Arugula with shaved fennel, roasted beets, and goat cheese. House made meatballs. Pappardelle with house-made wild boar sausage and Cremini mushrooms. A Mediterranean seafood stew with calamari, clams, prawns, scallops, and a saffron-suffused broth. Several wonderful veal preparations and chicken options. Everything perfectly prepared, plated, and served professionally with courtesy and humor. The place is relaxed and comfortable. The entire experience will leave you well-satisfied, and not just by the food.

Again, we came for our anniversary we had Miguel as our waiter and he was fantastic... We ate brusetta, lasange and the risotto. Left satisfied and we will be back again.

The food and service were great! Some of the best pasta around. Unfortunately the bread served was a little dry, the shrimp on the pasta was a little over cooked. They charge gratuity on groups of 5 people or more. The place was packed and lively. We will definitely be returning.

I spent my birthday here and it was amazing. Service was excellent and the food was even better. Definitely one of my favorite places in Santa Rosa

The food was absolutely spectacular, and our server was awesome--friendly, attentive, and made the whole evening feel special. The pasta, though, was the real star: perfectly cooked, rich in flavor, and clearly made with care. The only small improvement I'd suggest is refilling water glasses a bit more often. Otherwise, I'd highly recommend dining here--especially if you're a pasta lover!

My friend who has been to Santa Rosa a lot recommended I visit. I came for dinner and ordered the gnocchi in a vodka sauce with the spicy sausage. The food was decent and the sauce was a bit on the sweeter side. I appreciated that the pasta wasn't over cooked too. I come from an Italian background and have high standards. While it was good, it wasn't anything out of this world spectacular. I guess who what's in the region, this is just on the higher end of quality. The staff is super friendly and the place itself is super cozy. There isn't a lot of seating but despite that, it gets loud inside. Super clean and staff is on top of everything. Definitely quick service.

I had gnocchi with pesto sauce which was good but a bit too chewy. The sound level is off the charts and we were there on a Tuesday night. I couldn't hear my dining partner.

Came here for dinner about a month ago and I loved this place! I did a last minute reservation and they were able to get us seated on a Friday night. The entire staff was incredibly personable and friendly. I started with the Burratta that was light and creamy, and then ordered the Gnocchi with Pesto and it was delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked Al Dente and the pesto sauce was flavorful. This restaurant is family-friendly as I saw a diverse group of people upstairs and downstairs. I would definitely be coming back here again when I am craving good pasta.

Delicious traditional Italian dishes in a fun, festive atmosphere. Terrific service, too! Their focaccia is heavenly as is the linguine vongole and the lasagna

Visiting the area and had breakfast across the street, so I wandered over to check the menu and immediately made reservations for the following night. Our meal was fantastic! Rigatoni with home made sausage and Calabrian chiles. WOW! Husband had bucatini and guanciale and loved it too. Felt like your favorite Little Italy. Excellent portions, wine and beer served.

Let me preface this with saying I'm not a big pasta person. I never crave it nor do I love pasta, however we heard that there was a hype about this spot so we wanted to try it. They offer a basket of bread with a really tasty cold green olive spread. It was very flavorful! Our waiter Edi was very polite and friendly. He even offered to take a photo of the three of us. I ordered the homemade ravioli with ricotta cheese and spinach. I also got the side of three meatballs as I wanted protein. I was surprised at how many raviolis were on the plate. Usually you only get a few at nicer locations and my plate was loaded. They were large sized but very soft. They fell apart when trying to eat and the filling wasn't flavorful. The creamy tomato sauce it came in was just okay as well. The meatballs were very tender but not flavorful either. They were drenched in marinara sauce but just tasted basic and bland. I was very hungry so in the moment I ate a little of each and packed the rest up. Unfortunately, a couple days later when I wanted to eat a little of the leftovers, they were extremely soft and mushy. I ended up throwing it away. The two others at my table really enjoyed their meals. I don't know if it's because I don't love pasta, but I felt that I've made better at home. It was $24.95 for the ravioli and $12.95 for the side of meatballs. It's downtown so I expected higher prices but to me it wasn't worth it. The interior is cute and has an upstairs area. They play music lightly in the background which adds to the atmosphere. Overall, I was not impressed and if I came back to visit, I would choose to eat somewhere else.

I haven't been to LoCoco's in years and this truly is a lapse in judgement. After eating here again recently, I have to add it into the rotation of restaurants we eat at more often! The food was fantastic! I had the Pappardelle Cinghiale that had wild boar sausage and mushrooms. The flavor was bold, the pasta was cooked to perfection, and the mushrooms balanced the whole dish out. Chef's kiss!

*Literally the best Italian place I've had* I made a 6 PM reservation and was promptly greeted. The most rustic and warm restaurant!Already sat down in the cutest little nook and helped unfold the napkin across my lap. It felt like five star service! It was also the most DELICIOUS bread basket you can ask for with the olive spread. Had unexpectedly the BEST crunchy and perfectly breaded calamari. The spicy rigatoni vodka was literally one of the TASTIEST pasta dishes I have ever had - the perfect balance of spice that just coats your palate but doesn't miss on the full bodied flavors. And of course saved room for their tiramisu, which was the MELT IN YOUR MOUTH flavor bomb balance of everything. Shout out to Johnny who was superb and made us feel so much like family dining in his living room. This is a complete hidden gem and my next must stop in Santa Rosa.

In my top 3 Italian restaurants in the world! Pasta is spectacular. Service makes you feel like family. Love it!

Italian food for the birthday boy. He wanted something very simple with Carbonara, luckily I found this hidden gem. From the reviews it was family owned and they use local ingredients keeping it Italian style. The vibe was rustic with plenty of seatings and a large crowd. Definitely hard to hear inside due to the cheer of patrons, but the waiters were always available. Did I mention their French bread was delish? I kept asking, can you please refill our basket and the side of diced olives with olive oil made it even better. Started we had the meatball which was amazing. I had the feels of wow this pops! As promised the birthday boy devoured his carbonara and I tried to finish my dish which was prawns w/butter lemon garlic wine sauce-bellissimo! I was so stuffed the birthday boy ended up killing my left overs haha Definitely a superb birthday dinner!

My fiancé was able to call in for a last minute reservation. When we arrived, the others around us also had reservations, so it's definitely a must! It took a while to be seated, but service was quick. We tried the calamari, cesare, tagliatelle bolognese, lasagna, and tiramisu. Everything came in pretty massive portions and was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend if you're in the area.

My boyfriend and I have been here twice and enjoyed the pasta both times! We have been able to walk in without a reservation, but you may have to make arrangements if your party is larger, as they often seem pretty busy. The interior is cozy and the service is super friendly. Most recently we enjoyed the pappardelle and orecchiette, which were both delicious and very filling. The portion sizes are pretty large here, and the starter bread and olive spread are great! The menu is a little on the pricier side, around $25+ per pasta entree, but the quality of service and food makes it pretty worth it for the occasional dinner splurge. We shared the tiramisu to end the night which was a great choice -- very light, moist, and the perfect dark flavor. I look forward to coming back!

We booked a reservation via Yelp on a Friday for the same Friday at 5 PM. This is a great time to go because it is not yet packed! They have a great wine selection, and specials of the day along with excellent pastas and salads and desserts. Ambience is classic Italian with in a rather old brick building with many cool things to look at. The interior of the restaurant is very well cared for, not a spiderweb or bug in the windowsill, squeaky, clean windows! Service is professional, warm, friendly, and efficient. I accidentally left behind to go box with the remainder of our tiramisu, and the maitre 'd ran outside of the restaurant, down the sidewalk to give it back to us! Such service! We both had the seared salmon special and literally ate everything on our plates - - it was fantastic! The salmon was wild caught and fresh. Dessert was tiramisu that was decadently drizzled in dark chocolate... Oh my goodness so delicious! Combo Bathrooms are decent and clean. They do get quite busy, so by 6:30 PM all seats are filled with a line out the door . Tip: if you get there a little before 5pm, there is parking on the same street. If you arrive later, the covered parking a block away is probably your best bet.

I love a restaurant that takes reservations for 2! Lovely home feeling restaurant, feels like you're at your grandmas house. Steak was delicious! Bruschetta was also very yummy, bread had the best crunch. Unfortunately the risotto was not what I was expecting, it was more of a rice dish.

Been to LoCoco's many times and shocked I've never left a review. This place is consistently amazing. One thing I really love about this restaurant is that you can come in jeans and a t-shirt or you can come dressed up a bit, I've done both and felt equally as comfortable. For tonight's visit, we got there right as they opened at 5pm and were seated promptly (without a reservation). Service was so warm and welcoming, going so far as to unfold our cloth napkins and place them on our lap. They brought us the most amazing focaccia and Italian bread with a green olive tapenade, all delicious. We decided on their Costolette D'Agnello (grilled rack of lamb, rosemary sauce), Tortellini Romana (cream, prosciutto, peas), and Rapini (broccoli rabe, garlic, chili flakes). Husband's lamb came with potatoes, Romano beans, onions, and some kind of red sauce that he said was amazing. My tortellini was fresh and the sauce was decadent and delicious. The broccoli rabe was something new for us both. For the longest time I've wanted to try it so I was excited to see it on the menu. It's served perfectly sautéed with garlic and red chili flakes, and our server was kind enough to top it with fresh Parmesan. I will say that this vegetable is different- don't expect it to taste anything like broccoli (I knew going into it that it was really a cousin of the broccoli plant and closely related to the turnip), but do expect a decent amount of bitterness. I enjoyed the stems the most, they're very tender and mild in flavor. As per the usual, our experience was top notch. Food was impeccable, service was friendly and attentive, ambience was comforting. If you're looking for top-tier Italian food with amazing service, I highly recommend LoCoco's.

Wonderful food and good, unobtrusive service. Waters kept full and our wine glasses kept full - even received some extra appreciation of one of the bottles we had brought with us. Setting was almost family-style and as we wanted it to be that night - warm and not too noisy but joyous.

The food is excellent very authentic Italian. Fun for birthdays and any other special occasion. My husband and I celebrate our anniversary there every year.

The food was amazing! The focaccia bread was the best I've ever had. The service was impeccable and the restaurant has an at home feel to it.

The food here was amazing! The portions are generous. I was so hungry, however I could not finish my meal, but I couldn't stop eating it because it was so flavorful The waiters and busboys were prompt and friendly. . Our reservation was at 5:00, when we got there the restaurant wasn't full, since they just opened. By 6:15 the restaurant was packed! We definitely will come back here when we're visiting Santa Rosa. Love, love this place

Food, service and ambiance was great! A lively atmosphere...dinner was absolutely delicious!

Absolutely the best Italian food in all of Santa Rosa and maybe anywhere with a 50 to 100 miles. I eat here every time I come to town and I've ate there over a dozen times in the last 8 years !! family owned. Owner hangs out, smiles and ways to everybody and is Johnny on the spot when you need something!! Food is fantastic and the service is great and the ambience feels like you're in Italy. Best kept secret in Santa RosaCheers!!!. I recommend anything with Vodka sauce and the chicken piccata. magnificento!!!!!

Caesar salad was good. My bf thinks it tastes fresh, I can't tell tbh. They put a lot of dressing which was good. Spaghetti and meatballs were really good, my bf really liked it. I got the spaghetti carbonara which was also very good. The bacon bits were crispy and very flavorful. A bit heavy but that's expected from a pasta dish. Would get again if in the bacon mood.

Lococos is my absolute favorite Italian restaurant! It's a cute little hole in the wall restaurant and I love the decorations. On the weekend, it can be challenging to get a reservation during their peak dinner hours, so I always try to make a reservation ahead of time. If you walk in without a reservation on the weekend you may have to wait a short period of time for a table but it's well worth the wait! During the week it usually isn't too busy so there usually is no wait. The food is outstanding. I always get the Cesar salad and meat balls to start and my go-to entrees are the chicken parmigiana or the raviolis with Alfredo sauce. Best Raviolis and chicken parmigiana I've ever had! Last time we went about a week or so ago, my boyfriend ordered the Osso Buco which he enjoyed. I got a picture of it after he already started eating and forgot to take one of my Raviolis. We always have wonderful service! Everyone that works there is very kind and attentive. I've gone with a large party back in December for my girlfriend's birthday (this is one of her favorite restaurants) and we had a great time! 10/10 overall experience

Absolutely fabulous dining experience, hats off to Luca, Miguel and the entire crew for the most excellent hospitality and service. Thank you JOHNNY for your suggestions everything and everybody was TOP SHELF!

Love this place! The staff is always soo amazing and friendly! My favorite is the lemon prawn pasta. I will literally travel 60 miles for it.

Been here a few times but never got around to write a review. Lococo has an old school itialian vibe with intimate seating. It's a little loud but not too loud that you feel like you are screaming to the people in your party. Every waiter/waitress that we've gotten seems to be Italian which adds to the vibe. The table bread was yummy with warm focaccia and regular table bread. For the app we ordered their special which was burrata with prosciutto and arugula. I ordered spaghetti, carbonara and added chicken. My husband ordered the four cheese fettuccine with added chicken. My dad got the veal Marsala and my mom ordered their special pappardelle with wild mushrooms. Honestly a little disappointed and the veal, my carbonara and my mom's pappardelle dish were really salty. I really should have said something but I don't like complaining about my food. Maybe it was a fluke heavy handed salt night. Also I know inflation with running rampant, but $11 for added chicken is a little steep. I won't let the salt gate deter me from coming back. Lococo is a classic Sonoma county Italian restaurant worth giving a try.

Had a wonderful Italian dinner at LoCoco's. The servers were attentive but not pushy to rush you. The complimentary focaccia bread was delicious! My husband had the tagliatelle and I had the spicy rigatoni. Both were delicious. They also have a nice selection of wines by the glass. The only thing I can say that I didn't care for was how noisy it gets in there, making it hard to have a conversation. That is no fault if their's. The place is small and very popular. We will definitely be back soon!!

Best Italian food ever. Great service. A little pricey but worth it. Great desserts too.

I LOVE this place! Our friends has introduced us to LoCoco's and we've been hooked since. So for the annual Wine and Food Affair event, we always made sure to dine here. The food here is just so homey. Our must order is the calamari, burrata and (our favorite) three meat bolognese. Typically I would never order bolognese but their bolognese is so good here and the noodles are all always perfectly al dente. I've tried a few other dishes that are also good too like the clam pasta and the seafood saffron stew. The ambience is loud, fun and just lively! Seriously, I can't say enough positive things about this place. Can't wait to go back again next year. Food, service and ambiance is always on point.