ROC

Nice and quiet location. I had to make a reservation for Tuesday night. I was willing to sit at the bar because honestly I wanted my food to go. The owner made sure I sat at a table and had a good dinner. I order the Cacio E Pepe which is only serve on Tuesday. It was absolutely worth me sitting in. She brought out the pasta and heated up this cheese. She then mix the pasta on top of the heated cheese. The pasta was amazing and fresh. I wish this wasn't only done on Tuesday. I definitely will go back. Definitely a couple location for a great date night

We were lucky enough to walk up without needing a reservation. WOW. Gianpaolo did a fantastic job. Service incredible, but you can tell he keeps the people all around him happy too!! We started with the stacy salad, and the eggplant. The cacio e pepe was insanely delicious, and so was the steak. We also enjoyed the tiramisu. Very beautiful building. Loved our experience. Will be back.

ROC is a restaurant that my wife and I had not heard of. We love trying new restaurants and consider ourselves foodies. We decided to make a reservation and come here. We ordered two drinks, an espresso martini and the old fashioned. The espresso martini was very good, the old fashioned however, was not good. It was straight alcohol. I love bourbon and living in Louisville, I drink a lot of it, but this was just too much. For the appetizer we decided on the calamari and zucchini. The zucchini portion was fantastic. The breading was perfect and the amount of salt was optimal. The calamari was terrible. Extremely rubbery and almost inedible. For our entrees I chose the fettuccini bolognese and my wife got the linguine alle vongole. The fettuccini bolognese was delicious. We have been to Italy and the pasta and bolognese reminded me of our trip. The linguine alle vongole was the exact opposite. The clams did not have much flavor and were very rubbery. The pasta and sauce did not have any flavor. It tasted like plain linguine with some pasta water. The atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant was delightful. Dim lighting, intimate seating, and it seemed like everyone there was having a good time. We ordered two cocktails, appetizer, two entrees, and two beers and our bill was about $130. Unfortunately I can’t recommend ROC. The appetizer was $18 and the only edible part was the zucchini. Both entrees were about $27-$30, with one of them being extremely bland. It was a steep price to pay for one good entree.

We made our first trip to ROC on a Tuesday evening for the Tuesday special of cacio e pepe (cheese and black pepper) pasta. Chef’s tableside preparation is a masterclass in the depth of flavor that resides in the simplicity of Italian cuisine, as well as an unforgettable presentation. It was packed and predictably loud, mostly from sounds of joy. We look forward to our next visit.

My pasta was clearly microwaved; parts were cold while others were so hot they burned my mouth. When I brought it to the staff's attention, they did comp my meal; however, the manager was not notified, or did they not acknowledge any kind of apology. I appreciate that the food was taken off the bill, but the lack of accountability and concern made the whole experience very disappointing. My waiter was adamant that the pasta had not been microwaved. But clearly it had been, the pasta was rubbery and there were positively hot and cold spots, the hot spots burned my mouth~~ When I returned home I tried to call the manager to express my experience, and the person who took my call was rude and said they were too busy for the manager to come to the phone, and she hung up on me...

Incredible food. Authentic Italian cuisine. Attentive staff. Beautiful interiors. Impressive Bourbon list. Delicious and made correctly Old Fashioned. 10/10. Our server was informative about the menu and very sweet.

Arrived early to grab a few drinks before dinner. The bartender did a fantastic job, everything we tries was absolutly delicious! She was friendly and gave us dinner recommendations and went in depth on the dishes we had questions about. We got salad and some other apps which were pretty good. Only thing I wish I had was more bread for the mozzarella. Dinner was fantastic. I don't remember what we got but the pasta was cookerld perfectly.and the flavor was amazing. The shrimp were perfectly cooked as well. Dessert was another hit with the sorbet and tiramasu. This 10 definetly a place we will be coming back to.

This is by far one of the best restaurants in town. Every visit there is something new to try, and every dish we've tried has been some of the best food we've ever had. This time is it was the NY strip with bourbon sauce with green peppercorn for me. 10/10 stars 🌟 . The sauce is the perfect compliment to a perfectly prepared quality price of meat.

We will absolutely be back to discover more of the menu. We made a reservation for our group as we wanted to go on a Tuesday for the cacio e pepe tableside special. We planned on having 8 but ended up with 6. Restaurant was more than accommodating. There seemed to be plenty of seating but not too squished together. We ended up sitting upstairs in a private room, which was amazing. I ordered the cacio e pepe along with a glass of wine. The wine was smooth and delicious. The cacio e pepe was a show itself. The owner came to the table with a giant wheel of parmesan cheese and made the dish right there. He was beyond fun and engaging. The pasta was creamy and every bite was full of flavor. Our server (I think Jessica) was great and had tremendous recommendations. She mentioned that she had only been there 2.5 months but we never would have known. We took her recs for dessert and ordered the torta as well as the tiramisu. Both were completely decadent and a perfect end to our meal. Perfect meal with a great group. I'd absolutely come back again.

After years of hearing about ROC, I was finally able to try it out! We called day of and ended up getting a reservation at 7pm on a Saturday. The restaurant itself is in a cute house along Bardstown Road. There is a porch with seating out front as well. We sat inside and it was quite noisy. The service was good. Our meals did take a while to come out and I heard someone getting yelled at in the kitchen. That was a bit awkward. Some tables got bread brought to them but we were not offered any despite ordering appetizers. The food was good not great. I got a basil pasta special which was tasty but extremely oily. Everyone who ordered pasta commented on the amount of oil in the sauce. Overall, I'd go back but it would not be on my list of places I must try again.

My son is leaving for the Army in two weeks & I wanted to go somewhere special for dinner and what better choice than tableside Cacio e Pepe at ROC Restaurant in Louisville. ROC is located on Bardstown Rd (parallel parking is one of my nightmares!) the restaurant is chic & elegant, warm & inviting. Our reservations were @5 so we got great views of the interior. We did sit in a private room which was nice. ROC has a cast wine, spirits and "Roctails" as they call them. We chose calamari e zucchini fritti which was fried calamari & thin strips of zucchini served with spicy marinara which was lightly breaded and tasted amazing. Heidi wanted a side of sautéed broccoli with garlic and all four of us got the famous Cacio e Pepe. Cacio e Pepe pronounced "kaa-chee-ow ee pe-pay" is a classic Roman dish that translates to "cheese & pepper". ROC Restaurant turns it up a million notches by preparing it in a flaming sheet of cheese served tableside. Watching the pasta show was worth every penny. It's an experience that is truly amazing. I thought that it would be super rich; but, let me tell you it melts in your mouth. It wasn't a heavy dish. Perfect with the perfect amount of fresh ground pepper. We all loved it!!!! To end a perfect evening we ordered the Gelato e caffe which was Italian gelato covered in steaming strong Italian espresso making a lovely velvety, creamy end to an amazing dinner. Thank you ROC for making it so special. Tableside Cacio e Pepe is served only on Tuesdays from 5-9pm. Reservations are strongly recommended. By the time we walked out the place was almost packed. Hopefully you will enjoy it as much as we did.

One of the best restaurants in Louisville! Great atmosphere- hard to park... Service was top notch- Chef/owner walks the room- very personable and the food is next level. Best Bolegnese in Kentucky- great sausage and peppers and refreshing watermelon and feta salad. Great selection of meats- highly recommend ROC

I made reservations a month in advance for my partners birthday. I knew this place was popular in the community and could not wait to try it. Roc has cute curb appeal and is small bust restaurant with traditional Italian cuisine. We went on voting day at 6:30 pm, so there was not much of a crowd this day. The service was good, slow but good. Our server was kind to us, able to remember the specials, and did not keep us waiting for anything. I appreciate service that does not feel drawn out, so this server has amazing tempo for our night. Now we got extremely lucky because on Tuesdays they have the Cacio e Pepe, which I ordered. This was a creamy cheesy dish that I will be having again soon. The cracked pepper on top really elevates the flavor and creates a good sensation while eating it. The table side service was fun, I appreciate that it did not mess up when my partners food came out. When my food was ready, hers came out of the kitchen as well. If you are looking for a date night Italian restaurant, I recommend Roc for all taste buds.

Had a lovely evening dining outside. The food was delicious. Probably the best Calamari and Gnocchi I've ever had. I highly recommend giving it a try. I know I'll go there again.

ROC is undoubtedly one of Louisville's top 3 Italian dining spots. The food? Impeccable. From their specials to regular menu items, the flavors were incredible, and the pasta was homemade delicious. The atmosphere? Italian warm and inviting. We couldn't resist the Tuesday special, Cacio e Pepe prepared tableside. The presentation was top-notch, and the dish was creamy and perfectly seasoned. MY short video, the making of ROC's Tuesday special, Cacio e Pepe prepared tableside could not be uploaded. Not a problem, much better if you personally enjoy and share it fresh at ROC with friends. Service was fun and excellent throughout, and the desserts and cocktails didn't disappoint, with many options, including both extensive wine and bourbon menus. Thank you Rocco Cadolini for for an exceptional warm delicious dining experience. This was our first visit. It won't be our last. We can't wait to go back.

How do you say OMG in Italian? Because the service is phenomenal! The food is phenomenal! The owner and his wife and the manager and all the servers are phenomenal! I can't believe it's been open for so many years and I had no idea. How do you say SMH in Italian? It doesn't seem to pop up on Yelp when searching for Italian foods. I don't know why that is. The carpaccio is the best we've ever had. My husband is in love with the Italian sausage and peppers. Am I jealous? No! Because I am in love with the focaccia. It comes out on a plate with other little pieces of bread - do not pass it up! You will ask for more! The smell and the flavor of that tomato sauce on that bread is amazing. It might have made me cry a little. I've had the gnocchi and the kale pasta both were incredible! We can't wait to go back on a Tuesday! Look them up on insta, you'll find out why.

Have been wanting to come in for while and finally did! Most of us got the Tuesday Special, cacio e Pepe made table side (by the owner). Delicious, as were the other dishes we got. Service was also fantastic, prompt and friendly. The place is also very chic without being pretentious. Will defiantly come here again.

Have been wanting to come here for a while...did. it disappoint on Father's Day. Service staff the food impeccable on every level it was an absolute pleasure to dine ar ROC. I look forward to coming back soone we than later!

Love this place. Very cozy. Calming ambiance. Can get a little loud if it's crowded. Beautiful bar. Nice bourbon and wine selection. Had this amazing pasta dish that is apparently only served on Tuesday. Table-side cheese wheel gets lit on fire and pasta is rolled around in it. Probably not recommended if you are on a diet. It was deliciously cheesy! Excellent service throughout the night. Clean bathrooms (although gender specific so had to wait a little while to access; would have preferred gender neutral). Had a fun night out with my high school friends. They also have outdoor seating. Decent vegetarian options for the non-meat eating folks like me. Pricey, but worth it for a splurge night.

Wow!! What a pleasant surprise! And what AMAZING staff!! We got out for a parents only dinner and luckily they were able to get us a table. This place is super cute. Our server was so helpful when it came to ordering. Like SO helpful! When I went to order a pasta dish without the pancetta, she let me know that the sauce actually has beef stock. For apps we had: Seared Octopus with potatoes. Unique combo but was so tender and delish! Salad Dinner we had: Gluten Free spaghetti bolognaise (They make fresh gluten free pasta) Pumpkin Ravioli Spaghetti pomodoro another creamy pasta dish They were all delicious! We also took home a tiramisu for dessert which was yummy! I really like that they were able to accommodate all of our dietary needs.

ROC is my ultimate favourite restaurant in town. I would dine there everyday if I could lol. The one & only true Italian restaurant that would easily fit into major cities around the world. I still remember my first visit 2 years back literally crying over a dish of beef carpaccio with truffles as I missed genuine authentic amazing food since I have moved here from Tokyo & London. I had the Cacio e Pepe which are offered only on Tuesdays last night. They make the pasta right in front of you with a real pecorino romano cheese wheel. The aroma, the texture was perfection. Oh, the Italian gentleman who made it for us was absolutely charming:)) My friend had the daily special fish dish steamed to perfection with vegetables. Every bite was the perfect bite! Presentation was with great flourish. I love everything about this restaurant. The ambiance transports me back to my multiple trips to Milano Roma Firenze Venice Siena Pisa ... Our server Alexandra was the best with her warm smile, professionalism and efficiency. Do not ever underestimate a server because the good ones are highly intelligent. I so appreciate her and I look forward to seeing her friendly smile again. The bar area is fun and you do want to make sure you have the bartender Lisa make you some yummy cocktails. She is just simply awesome! When we had our night cap, the music was on people dancing around with so much joy. Now, this is truly THE ITALIAN WAY! Thank you so much for a lovely fun evening! I hope to be back soon;))

What a nice spot for a good meal. When thinking of places for a nice evening out, I don't know why Roc never comes to mind. That definitely won't be the case after eating there recently. It's nestled in an old home and hard to spot from Bardstown. The ambiance is dark and cozy, but it can get pretty noisy if crowded. It's a mix of classic old home features and funky decor. The porch area is well lit and good for a semi-private group. There was a bday party with a few kids, so it seems appropriate for a range of ages. The extensive menu puts a unique spin on Italian fare. The burrata app was yummy. The calimari was more zucchini and less calimari, but tasty nonetheless. Pasta was a highlight for me - we shared the kale tagliatelle with mushrooms. Delicious. The rigatoni with sausage and butternut squash was awesome. We rounded it out with tiramisu, a chocolate cake, and good cocktails. The price was good for four people and many courses. The service was also very good.

Black truffle pasta- delicious! Service is always excellent and the atmosphere is great. One of my favorite spots!

A true Italian restaurant. Loved that the owner Rocco speaks to his staff in Italian. Excellent service, attentive but not pushy. The main restaurant could get noisy if it was full but we were there early so it was lovely. Choices are a plenty from antipasta to entrees to a desert cart. All round excellent date night out!

The ambiance was great, quaint place with dimmed lights and low volume. Great for date night. The service was also about a 3 star quality, some things were wrong with the order taking, questions could hardly be answered or accommodated. The food was subpar, the only thing we really enjoyed was the Pappardelle con Gamberi e Salsa al Pistachio and the desserts.

Superb Italian cuisine in a family owned operation. Pricey - but worth it!! Book a reservation today.

ROC is very good. When I dine out for Italian, I expect very good at the least; ideally I would prefer perfection. Understanding that perfection is difficult to achieve, however, I will accept ROC as a very appropriate Italian option. The atmosphere is comfortable and classy, and everyone was welcoming and pleasant. We fortuitously happened in on a Tuesday, which is (surprise!) cacio e pepe night. Cacio e pepe night at ROC, we learned, is an event. The chef emerges from the kitchen to prepare this creamy, cheesy, peppery dish tableside, flambéed in a GIANT wheel of pecorino romano, adding additional flourishes of cream, parmesan, and magic as appropriate. One of our party had the good sense to order this, and the experience was truly memorable (also, she said it was delicious and did NOT offer to share). Diners receive an amuse bouche prior to the meal (focaccia and a very nice sourdough). The drinks are on the pricier side but quite strong. Pasta is handmade (requirement) and cooked al dente so it has a very nice chew. Pricing for meals is... higher than I would prefer. My spaghetti al pomodoro was tasty, but I'm not sure I would pay $18 again for it. The cacio e pepe was $30. Overall, I am satisfied with ROC for a very nice Italian meal. Perfection is elusive, but it's clear this is on their radar.

Elegant atmosphere dining for our group of 14. Delicious dinner with excellent service from our server "Russell"! Be sure to order the ROC drink and save room for a cannolis. Highly recommend for Italian food.

Decent spot for Italian in the Highlands neighborhood. Service was great. Knowledge waiter. Enjoyed our appetizers and wine. Entree pastas were good. Prices are pretty expensive. Don't do anything to celebrate birthdays.

Good food but man is the owner of this place a pompous entitled prick. My father is a few generations removed from Italy and my husband and I were excited to take him for an authentic meal for an early father's day dinner. The nice evening i planned for turned into an hour of sitting at a table taking insults from Rocco all because we asked for cheese on a dish that apparently wasn't meant to have parmesan? Clearly he was insulted because he felt the need to aggressively yell over our table and tell us "would be punched in the face and given a black eye if we made this request in Calabria". He proceeded to engage with our table the entire time after and belittle my father over the ordeal. I am all for authenticity and taking great pride in your food but his outburst at us in front of the entire restaurant was uncalled for and unprofessional. Worst part is we kept our mouths shut through all of it then gave him almost 300 dollars for the meal. If you eat at this place, be sure to keep your mouth shut and ask for NOTHING outside of whats on his menu unless you want to be ripped to shreds for a simple request. My advice, take your money elsewhere. This man and his establishment are not worth your time.

First time at this restaurant and it didn't disappoint. We had a large party of 16 for a bday celebration on a Tuesday evening at 7pm. We didn't leave the restaurant until approx 10:30... as in normal Italian fashion, dinner is not a race and you are expected to sit around and enjoy the fellowship with wonderful food and we did just that. Apparently the Cacio e Pepe (the noodles, cheese, pepper dish) is only served on Tuesday so that made my dinner choice easy as I can get the other dishes on another day. This Cacio preparation is a show of mixing table side in a parmesan bowl. You can add meat on the side to add to your pasta. I chose chicken. Devoured this dish! Of the 16 people at our table, I believe 9 or 10 ordered this for their entrée and cleared their bowl. Some of the other items I saw ordered through the night at our table were crab cakes, the mozzarella/veggies app, the grilled octopus, carpaccio, salmon, veal scaloppine, and salsiccia con peperoni (sausage with peppers). Everyone seemed to love their choices. Our wait staff (including the chef preparing the Cacio) were outgoing, fun, and informative. Can't wait to go back to try another menu item.

The welcoming warmth from the owners, the charming ambience and decor...we felt like we had been transported back to Venice, and even ordered a Peach Bellini to toast to our memories of Harry's. A lively, cozy, neighborhood gem of a restaurant with wonderful food from a varied and creative menu. The table-side preparation of cacio-e-pepe was entertaining AND so delicious, and the swordfish was truly an unexpected treat...cooked to perfection. Make sure you order dessert, even if you think you have "no room" and have to split one with your party...you won't regret it! If a bourbon fan, you will be amazed at their selection, all displayed in what I would call a wall of bourbon, at the intimate bar. The staff were very attentive but not intrusive...and they were happy, yeah!!!! It was so much more than dinner. It was a very special evening out.

We celebrated our nephew's birthday at ROC which turned out to be one of the most delicious Italian dinners I have experienced. In total we ordered the Antipasto All'Italiano (salami was amazing), Insalata de Pera, Nico E Gorgonzola, Stacy Salad, Veal Scaloppini, Branzino, Lombata di Mailae ala Parmigiana, & Parmesan Pomodoro & ROC Tiramisu (the best Tiramisu ever). Service was excellent and the ambiance was a little noisy but the food is worth any annoyance you might have from the people talking while enjoying their dinner.

Fan-tas-tic spot! Let's get the most important part out there. Go on a Tuesday evening, order the Cacio e Pepe (and be seated inside so you get it made table side) and a nice glass of wine, and pay this advice forward by passing that along to someone else so they may share the joy. There's the Food Network show Best Thing I Ever Ate--this belongs on it. And the prep is a nice bonus! Besides the Cacio, there's a solid menu to choose from. Everything I've had is very good, but the handmade pastas are the way to go. Well, those and the razor-thin carpaccio with shaved truffles...or the burrata...or the amazingly tender and flavorful grilled octopus.... Just do some sampling! Well-made cocktails as well. Service is second-to-none. I felt like a regular the first time I visited...the second time I felt like I was greeted like a dear old friend...by the third time I might as well have been family. True class! It's not a large space, so reservations aren't a bad idea. Nice patio area, the main dining area is an overall intimate space (great bar seating if you're like me and don't mind rolling solo), and while I haven't been up there, I understand there is a second floor that's great for large groups.

Best black truffle pasta in the city. Thank you for the authenticity you bring to this city.

Excellent Italian food for a nice evening out!! The gnochhi and torta were in excellent!

I had high hopes for this restaurant but the food was "okay". The atmosphere was intimate and this would be a great spot for a romantic/intimate dinner. The drinks were lovely but the food wasn't all that great as most of the options weren't all that flavorful. It was a large party and we ordered the most popular items but still I wasn't impressed.

Best authentic Italian in town, fine dining atmosphere and service. Expect to pay well and get your money's worth.

WOW!!! Amazing service, gluten free options, amazing pasta. Also friendliest owner ever. Everyone was very nice to us despite the fact we were teenagers. Get the vodka sauce pasta and dates.

ROC Restaurant hit all the high points during our dinner last night - outside covered seating, friendly and thoughtful table service, delicious food and well made cocktails. During this season of Covid they were obviously attentive to heath precautions *and* a fine dining experience. We were waiting on one of our dinner party and slow sipped an Old Fashioned while we waited. I tend to think I can make my own at home that stand up to most restaurants but they added detail that would be difficult for me to pull off. Even still, the Aviation (gin) cocktail later in the evening may have been my favorite, friendly tip to try it! We chose the Burrata which is a cow's milk cheese that ends up looking like a mozzarella ball with an oozy creamy center and it was delicious I could honestly eat that again and again. At our server's recommendation I got the Pappardelle (Pistachio Shrimp Pasta) from the menu and it was absolutely delicious - savory balanced flavors with fresh pasta. My dinner dates chose the limited time menu Lasagna and Truffled Pasta respectively and I was equally impressed with those dishes. You may want to head over there this weekend if these are some of your favorites before they are back in the vault! Looking back I do wish we had had more bread provided so I could scoop up the leftover sauces, I'm sure they would have accommodated had I asked. Based on this first dinner, I can't imagine a mediocre dish coming out of this kitchen. I am looking forward to intimate meals and celebration dinner parties here. When you can count on the food to be excellent and good service that's meal memories in the making.

The owner was fabulous. Very friendly and engaging. Had the Cacio E Pepe (Tuesday night special dish - which he prepared by our table) and Ceviche. Beautiful restaurant interior.

When I tell you I crave this pasta from @rocrestaurant more than I crave any other dish from anywhere, I'm not kidding you. I will wait to have pasta until I can have THIS pasta, that's how good it is. The sweet butternut squash, the savory but light cream sauce, and the spicy sausage are the perfect combination and together they comprise what is my favorite pasta dish! I mean it when I say do not order this if you are not prepared to experience an authentic and flavorful pasta dish that will set the bar at a level that no other pasta dish will reach. And that's just the pasta! Here's what all we ordered: Roc & Lady Roc Burrata Fresca Rigatoni in a Cream Sauce with Sausage and Butternut Squash Salmone Scozzese con Asparagi Roc Tiramisu

great food. great service. caring owner and staff. wonderful homemade pastas. chill vibes all around.

Had a great dinner here with my daughter. We went specifically for the Cacio e Pepe special on Tuesday night. It did not disappoint. Very small, quaint restaurant. We sat in the inside patio where it was a little quieter. The food was great and the experience was worth it!

Cené en ROC en Bardstown camino el 28 de enero. Comí el fetuchini a la boloñesa, y la berenjena de parmesano. Bebí el agua. La berenjena de parmesano fue tan buen como mi plato principal. El fetuccini a la boloñesa fue muy delicioso y cosi mejor que la pasta. El agua fue muy refrescante. El Servicio fue muy bueno! La comida tomó menos tiempo como esperado. El camarero fue muy amables y graciosos! Me encantó El fetuchini a la boloñesa. El chef me lo preparó. El restaurante no fue muy ruidoso. La mejor parte definitivamente, fue El fetuchini boloñesa! La peor parte fue esperar para la comida a ser hecho! El servicio fue muy bueno! El servicio fue mejor esta vez, porque fue menos personas, porque fue domingo por la noche. Se lo recomiendo a otras personas porque, ROC tiene el mejor comida italiano, y servico, incluso el ambiente!

Saturday night date night at ROC Restaurant! Delicious dinner from start to finish! The restaurant had a great atmosphere both upstairs and down. The private rooms upstairs look great for small groups. We started with a few cocktails - titos moscow mule, bellini, and a rossini. The appetizer was a special for tonight truffle beef carpaccio with toasted almonds, microgreens, parmesan fondue and tableside shaved black truffle. This was a great night to be adventurous with this appetizer! Next on to soup and salad. - Insalata di pera, noci e gorgonzola - a salad of pear and artisan lettuce, caramelized walnuts, pomegranate, gorgonzola and honey dressing The honey dressing was a perfect light touch to this salad - Zuppa di nonna Rosa - a lentil soup with potatoes and escarole Entrees included: -Lombata di maiale alle parmigiana - crispy fried pork loin with mozzarella served with garlic broccoli -Veal scaloppine with prosciutto, mozzarella and tomato sauce served with wilted spinach and garlic Dessert ROC tiramisu - homemade savoiardi biscuits with mascarpone cheese and cocoa

Had an excellent birthday dinner at ROC on Tuesday night. Tuesday is their Cacio e Pepe special and they did it right. Prepared by the chef at the table with a flaming cheese wheel. Also had the carpaccio, veal scaloppine parmigiana, spaghetti pomodoro and the linguine frutti del mar. All delicious and service was fantastic. Will be back soon!

The atmosphere and service were amazing. The options are endless- pasta, chicken, veal, steak, lamb, seafood, etc. Started with appetizers, main course and finished with a desert sampler and limoncello! What a spread. I order the veal, perfectly prepared with a red sauce and cheese, spinach on the side. The chicken with a mushroom glaze was delicious, and the pistachio pasta with shrimp was delicious and unique. The steak with peppercorn was cooked perfectly. For dessert, we sampled the cookies and cannolis! The cannolis are a must!

Traveling out of town and decided to try this. Enjoyed the zucchini appetizer, as they were thin and lightly fried. It came with 2 large fresh fried mozzarella balls. This also came with a bowl of marinara that was outstanding. I did not care for the fried mozzarella, as it was soggy and wet. I understand fresh mozzarella is wet but didn't enjoy the texture of the breading anyway. The main dish, spaghetti something something, don't remember was - ok. The noodles were stiff or not as tender as I'm used to. The sauce was chunky, which I do not enjoy at all but it did have great flavor. What I didn't like the most were the biased comments made by the waiter to me as it took over an hour to get my main dish so I asked about it. The waiter stated he doesn't fire up the pasta until you are completely finished with the appetizer, he said this is why we keep asking you if you are finished. I just kept saying I was working on the appetizer because I was picking at it, starving as I was waiting an hour on pasta. He said we are professionals here, and the room laughed. I said oh I'm not used to that. And made some comments that I didn't quite understand or get. He then brings me my dish and says "see, once you are finished we are fast like McDonald's." I'm not usually bothered by people's comments but I felt uncomfortable and out of place here. When I left he said enjoy your stay perhaps assuming he knew I wasn't a local or that I was out of place again, assuming. Idk just seemed awkward and biased. I did not appreciate the McDonald's comment. I do not eat at McDonald's!

Best Italian in Louisville coupled by great service. I've tried most of the menu and always want to order more because it's delicious

Roc is a two-year old restaurant that steals the crown from Grassa Gramma for the best Italian food in Louisville. It's owned and operated by Italian-born chef Rocco Cadolini, who had a New York City restaurant of the same name. On a beautiful night, we dined outdoors. On Tuesday they prepare a special dish called Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper), which is pasta prepared tableside in a large wheel of cheese. The preparation, with narration by the owner, made my mouth water. We started with the Calamari Zucchini Fritti and the Meatball Sliders (which were massive). For entrees we enjoy the Pappardelle and Penne Vodka, in addition to the Cacio e Pepe. Beyond exquisitely tasty food, this restaurant doesn't gouge you on price. Highly attentive service, with oversight by the owner. Everything about meal moved with precision.

My daughter, just took a trip to Italy so of course she picked this place for her birthday dinner. I first would say, there must not be many minorities that dine there, as we are an interracial family. That squeeze us in a corner 6 top table. Two of us ordered cocktails, two not one was delivered 20 mins later server(Megan) came back and seen other drink had not arrived. The whole time we could never understand her. At first we thought it was the loudness in restaurant but actually the whole time she leaned in to talk she was whispering and very all of the place. We had to ask about nightly specials, she was so confused and confusing. The food: We ordered an appetizer that was clearly not explained well by Megan, but it was two hush puppy size mozzarella balls fried and a pile of zucchini straws on the side. The mozzarella balls were cold. The breading on both zucchini and cheese was so bland I had to use salt, no Italian seasonings, nothing. I'm sure it was at least $20 The Prosciutto wrapped dates, were disgusting. It was a plate of 6 enough for all of us at table to have one and we sent 5 back after at least 3 of us sampled the one and about gagged. They didn't offer to bring us another appetizer and they still charged us for them. My 9 year old ordered spaghetti and a meatball, no sauce as he does not like it, his noodles were oily and meatball was still submerged in sauce, $20 We also had chicken Parmesan sliders and truffle fries and it was nothing to rave about. Birthday girl had fettuccine Bolognese, which I found odd normally a bolognese sauce is with spaghetti, penne...fettuccine is more of a white wine sauce or Alfredo. It was still only thing at table that was doable. $150 Tab, so many places in Louisville I would rather spend that at and have! I would spend it at a chain restaurant before I ever go back here. P.S. most places offer a birthday dessert, we paid for hers, $10 and got a free song. No thanks.

Do yourself a favor and experience the great atmosphere, incredible food and service . Five Star Review!

Let me start out by saying I had high hopes for a wonderful Father's Day meal with my Daughter and Son in law. Those high hopes were destroyed by the owner and chef Rocco Cadolini. He was rude beyond belief. My daughter asked for a sangria to where she was berated by this stronzo/asshole owner telling her this is not a Spanish restaurant. I ordered frutti de mare and asked for Parmesan cheese. The waitresses reach to grab it and remembered out of pure fear to go ask the stronzo if it was ok. Really! She came back grated it over my meal and the owner came over and told me that I should know better since I was calabrese and if I asked for cheese there in Calabria, I would deserve a slap in my face. The jerk totally destroyed our meal with his holier than thou attitude. I felt like I was back in Catholic grammar school with our mean nun looking over me constantly with his pacing up and down around the tables looking for something to bitch at you about. People enter his restaurant and he kisses them on the cheek hello but carefully holds his dagger of a tongue in place ready to strick if you ask for something other than what he feels he represents. The frutti de Mare was oily, bland and average hence the cheese nothing to rave about. The worst ingredient in this restaurant is the owner/chef himself Rocco Codolini.

We haven't had a dinner out quite like this is some time. It almost felt normal. Weird, I know. I called to make reservations just an hour and a half before we planned to go. Was pleased to be the first to arrive at the restaurant. We were able to eat outside. We had Deanna as our server. We opted to try the special appetizer, melon and prosciutto. It was a tasty combination. My mom ordered the seafood pasta entree, I ordered the kale pasta with mushrooms. It was so tasty. We also had the cannoli as a dessert. Great service and food. It was so great to have a somewhat regular night out with great company, service and food.

The first time I went to ROC was when I was having dinner with a friend. I was really excited about going on a Tuesday since that meant it was cacio e Pepe night. This was incredible. We were sitting in the window area and they make the pasta right at your table. They use a large wheel of cheese as the spot where they make your pasta and add pepper and create your dish. It was delicious and very much worth the experience. I must add this was pre-Covid. I've noticed from their Facebook page, they are doing dine-in and takeout, and Tuesday remains Cacio e Pepe night. It's a great experience and worth having in whatever form you decide.

Best Italian food around! The service and the ambiance is fantastic- there is nothing better than feeling at home with your Italian family. Stacy and Rocco are fantastic hosts- the hospitality is 5 star from the moment you walk in. We've been here before and thoroughly enjoyed it- coming back we had high expectations and they did not disappoint! Be sure to check them out!!!!