Our pizza dough is more than just ‘artisan.’ It’s art and science, based on a process that started 70 years ago in Rome and has since been refined by people with a true passion for pizza making. We start with the highest quality imported Italian flour that is non-GMO and additive-free. And, what sets ROCA’s pizzas apart is the dough making process. The flour is combined with more water than traditional pizzas, followed by a long-refrigerated period of up to 72 hours, which slows down the yeast while the enzymes break down the gluten, leading to an airier dough. The dough is then baked in highly specialized imported Italian ovens that have uniquely designed cooking chambers, creating a pizza that is crispy on the bottom, yet light and airy on top with a honeycomb texture that is easier to digest than other pizzas. The unique crust holds its texture even upon reheating which makes it the perfect pizza to take home or to the office.
"CPK co-founder Rick Rosenfield and his wife Esther Rosenfield opened Roca Pizza in March. Though Roca Pizza made a similar announcement on Instagram, there are no details on why it is not operating out of Palisades Village." - Mona Holmes
"While Roca’s downtown location may be convenient for shoppers or anyone who got out of the latest Avengers movie hungry, the pizza here is simply not good. (Which is a shame and potentially expected, since the place is run by a co-founder of California Pizza Kitchen.) At this Roman-style slice shop, the pizza tastes noticeably like it’s been sitting out all day. Stale, medium-thick crust hurts your teeth, and despite some eye-catching varieties like Thai chicken and amatriciana with guanciale, each slice tastes exactly the same: like nothing. If you’re craving pizza in the Palisades, just go to Flour Cafe, a far superior slice shop only a few blocks away." - Brant Cox
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