La Rocca Italian Restaurant And Bar

My husband and I have made several trips here over the past few years and it is always delicious. I can't understand why people complain about anything here. If you want an Olive Garden experience (cheap and cuddly) go to Olive Garden. If you want to enjoy your company with some delicious made to order TRUE italian food, this is your spot.

Came on a weekend night around 7:20. Place wasn't busy. There was a couple tables with the exception of an 11 top. Took the server about 10 minutes to get to the table. Went to order a beer. They were out. So ordered a mixed drink. $13.00 for a well amaretto ouch . The server took our order. I ordered a to go dish and asked to have it put in with our meals as we didn't care if it came early. Food took about 45 minutes after ordering. Which we understood as the 11 top ordered before us. The server even stopped to let us know. Food came. It was good. Went to get another drink and they were out of another beer. So ordered an import instead of domestic. Server came back and we asked for check. Check came and server told us about the service charge 18% . We paid around 8:30. Timing was not bad at all. I felt this is a reasonable time. The server told us pizza should be out any minute. We kind of expected it to come with our meals or right as the check came. Nope had to wait another 25 minutes. I'm going to assume because they had to make it. I feel if we are being charged a service fee then please offer decent service. I asked for the take out when we ordered our food because i seen service was a little slower. May return, hopefully on a better night for the service.

We have been to LaRocca at least 20 times over the past 3 years. I have never once had anything but a delicious meal. I love the restaurant. I don’t go to a restaurant to be entertained, to be dazzled by the ambiance or amazed by the service. We go for great food, and Nicole and Chris deliver that every single time. Want a fantastic meal in a nice restaurant with friends or family? Go to LaRocca. My go-to is the Penne Chicken LaRocca!

Never had a less than amazing experience and meal there. Best Italian restaurant In North port or port Charlotte. Highly recommend!

Excellent food! Nice atmosphere and reminded me of Taylor Street and Chicago. Traditional Mediterranean/Italian decor Staff was quite blunt, to the point of being almost rude. But, I would highly recommend this place. The food is a bit pricey, but worth it. When you see the location, do not let it fool you, it is worth a visit.