Rocco Italian Grill & Sports Bar
701 N Union St, Wilmington, DE, 19805
Rocco Italian Grill & Sports Bar Menu
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Diabetics at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets serves burgers which are generally high in sodium and fat. Ensure that you pick the burgers which are light and doesn't contain too much sodium. Try ordering salads if you're concerned about your sugar intake and looking for healthy choices.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for Diabetics:
Johnny Rockets is a fine dining place for burgers, but you must be selective if you're a diabetic. Skip all kinds of dressing when you order a burger at Johnny Rockets as it will only spike the sodium content on your meal. Salads are often considered diabetic-friendly but not the ones at Johnny Rockets. Avoid Crispy Chicken Club Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as they are too high in sodium and fat.
Make sure you opt for water instead of the drinks available on the Johnny Rockets menu. Besides Diet Coke and Coffee, most of the drinks served at Johnny Rockets are high in sugar. Skip the shakes at Johnny Rockets to avoid high sugar intake. Breakfast is always preferred heavy for diabetics but most of the breakfast items on the Johnny Rockets menu are high in sodium and must be avoided.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Johnny Rockets:
Rocket Single Burger (1 Serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Bacon Cheddar Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 280mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Double Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 410 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 320mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Original Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 590mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Tea (8 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Sweet Potato Fries, Side (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 370mg sodium, 30g carbs, 10g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side of Fries (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 460mg sodium, 30g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Fast-food restaurants are your last resort if you are suffering from high BP. Most fast food restaurants including Johnny Rockets offer foods rich in sodium. High sodium intake can be even lethal for people concerned with high blood pressure. However, you can always try the salads or choose food without any extra dressing or side dishes to limit your sodium intake.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Blood Pressure
It is extremely important to avoid any kind of burgers with extra dressing at Johnny Rockets. You must also skip any kind of breakfast items except Pancakes at Johnny Rockets. Also, avoid Breakfast Belt Sandwich and Rocket Breakfast Burger at Johnny Rockets as both these items are too high in sodium. Also, avoid Crispy Chicken Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as well as any kind of dressing on other low-sodium salads available at Johnny Rockets. Skip shakes containing Oreo on the Johnny Rockets menu as Oreo shakes served at Johnny Rockets are high in sodium.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets
Strawberry Chocolate Swirl Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 810 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 30g), 300mg sodium, 90g carbs, 90g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Rocket Single Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Route 66 Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 150 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 260mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Side Salad (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 70 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 110mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Apple Juice (10 fluid ounces)
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 30mg sodium, 30g carbs, 30g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Johnny Rockets
Burgers fall into the fast-food category and most fast-food items are high in cholesterol. If you're suffering from high cholesterol, then it is advised that you skip any meal with excessive fat and sugar.
Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Cholesterol
You must skip all types of dressing on your burger. Also, avoid burgers like Smoke House Burger at all costs from Johnny Rockets menu. Skip all the drinks except coffee, iced tea, and diet coke as they are completely unhealthy for people with high cholesterol. Breakfast items on Johnny Rockets are very high in cholesterol and it is strictly recommended to avoid all the breakfast items on their menu including the sandwiches.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Johnny Rockets
Kids Cappuccino Crunch Milkshake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 740 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 20g), 310mg sodium, 100g carbs, 80g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Garden Black Bean Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
The Spicy Houston Burger (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 700mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Kids Banana Shake (1 shake)
Nutritional Facts: 560 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat20g), 190mg sodium, 60g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich (1 serving)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 230mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
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Q & A on Johnny Rockets
Who owns Johnny Rockets?
Johnny Rockets is founded by Ronn Teitelbaum. Today, the restaurant chain is owned by Sun Capital Partners.
Does Johnny Rockets serve breakfast?
Yes, Johnny Rockets has a separate breakfast section, especially for breakfast meal. Johnny Rockets serves breakfast all day and night.
Where is Johnny Rockets located near me?
There are over 320 Johnny Rockets outlets across the United States. You can find a Johnny Rockets restaurant nearby using our Restaurant Listings directory.
What time does Johnny Rockets open and close?
All Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States opens at 8 AM and stays open till 9 PM. Some Johnny Rockets restaurants stay open till midnight at some locations.
Does Johnny Rockets have gluten-free?
Johnny Rockets offers a wide range of gluten-free items. You can opt for the gluten-free bun to turn your burger into a gluten-free burger. For assurance, you can check out Johnny Rockets gluten-free menu.
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About Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a restaurant franchise headquartered in the United States. The American restaurant chain features 1950s diner-style restaurant format with individual jukebox stations, red vinyl seats, chrome accents, etc. There are around 320 Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States.
Ron Teitelbaum from Los Angeles, California founded Johnny Rockets as a recreation of the 1940s vintage themed malt shops of his childhood. The first Johnny Rockets began its operations on June 6, 1986. Johnny Rockets specializes in American burgers and sandwiches as well as offers salads, starters, and shakes to enrich your dining experience at Johnny Rockets.
Healthy Food Options at Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a fast-food restaurant and finding healthy food at Johnny Rockets can be a bit tricky. While you can always opt for the salads and healthy shakes at Johnny Rockets for healthy options, there are also some healthy burgers and sandwiches which you can bet on. Ensure that the sugar, sodium, and cholesterol is in check when you order food at Johnny Rockets.
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Address :
701 N Union St
Wilmington, DE, 19805 - Phone (302) 384-6052
- Website https://www.roccoitaliangrill.com
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Background
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Mon, Tue, Wed
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
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Bob W.
The BEST PIZZA, an AWESOME neighborhood watering hole! Great service and warm atmosphere.
(5)Suzie M.
Great pizza and sides here. The bartender was more into her cellphone and texting than actual customer service. Sadly this is common in bars/restaurants that aren't super busy.
(3)Jeff P.
Finally! I have been driving by the defunct Pala's Pizza on the corner of 7th and Union for years, being forced to look at the ridiculous (and maybe the reason of their demise) "World's Worst Pizza" sign. I have constantly wondered to myself when a new business would open? There were rumblings that a Two Fat Guys would move in, and that never happened. Somehow though, in what feels like almost overnight, a new business popped up and took over the space all under my radar. An old friend suggested we catch up for drinks, and recommended Rocco's. I was at a loss, and had to ask where the hell it was. A new spot in Wilmington? I was in. After taking a quick look on their Facebook page and website ( roccoitaliangrill.com ), it appears that there was a Grand Opening on June 24th, so the place is VERY new. My wife and I strolled in on a Wed. night around 8:15 pm to meet Rock and his wife for a few beers, and the place was packed. We were immediately greeted by the owner. He welcomed us, asked if we had been in before, and offered us a table. We declined waiting for a table, and thankfully, a few people were just getting up from their bar seats, so we were able to grab a corner spot at the bar. I have to say the interior looks great. I had never been inside in it's previous incarnation, but its obvious that a lot of updating had been done. There are a number of high top tables, a big bar, and it looked like some booths in the back. Lots of fresh modern tiling, and plenty of fresh paint. There were a number of flat screen TVs playing the Phils Red Sox game, and the place instantly had a great home town sports bar feel. The crowd was definitely interested in the game. I am a connoisseur of good dive bars (the more 1970's brown paneling, the better), but this place certainly is not. It has a fresh feel to it. I immediately liked the place, and I hadn't even had a drink. Best part was to come. After Rock arrived with wife in tow, he informed me that all drinks were $3. Now, I am not sure this is entirely true, but the pint of Guinness, and the glass of house white that we ordered definitely were, and his Blue Moon was as well. Our bartender was friendly, but not entirely adept at pouring Guinness. Way too much head. Typically, I'd speak up, but this place is new, and I just let it slide. The owner actually stopped over after we had been sitting at the bar talking for about an hour, and asked if we were doing alright, and if he could get us anything. I liked his mindfulness, and I didn't find it intrusive at all. I did take a look at the menu, and saw a number of fellow patrons working on personal sized pizza, and wings. The menu looks pretty typical. Subs, burgers, cheese steaks, etc. Nothing really jumped out at me as being especially interesting. Its all the same stuff you'd find in most places like Season's, Pat's, Grotto, etc, but looks to be a little more authentically Philly. I didn't order any food that night as I had earlier crushed about 5 killer boneless chicken thighs I had grilled, and my weight in salad. I will definitely be trying the food soon. I can never resist a porkette with prov and rabe for very long. As I was looking this business up on Yelp, I did notice the previous review. The guy slammed this place, and wrote the review 8 days before the Grand Opening after only one visit. (Check the guy's profile. "His last meal" is classic) Usually, if a lay into a place on Yelp though its been after more than a few visits (see reviews for La Tolteca and Harvest Grill). That way I know they consistently have issues. Trust me, I want independent small businesses to thrive in Wilmington. There are too many shitty chain restaurants clogging up this town as is. Also, you have to give a new business a bit of a break when they first open. There are a lot of kinks to work out. I will definitely be back to Rocco's though, and try to give an update with some food reviews. More to come...
(4)Ashley D.
I want to like this place. The pizza is always great and they have a good assortment of drinks. But the service is...they have a couple of really nice servers. But some of the bartenders are just flat out rude. The male bartender and the female bartender with black hair who was there when I went back in march..aloof, snobby and just kinda rude. The male bartender was nice to some of the male patrons who I assumed were regulars but short and curt with my boyfriend. Think his name was Dom from what I heard. Find some nicer and not so jaded servers please and I'll definitely be back
(2)Daniel B.
Good neighborhood bar with some great food. Try the crab soup - lots of crabmeat and a nice amount of heat in the spices.
(4)Dan A.
This place is great! Was back last night after several months. The portobello mushroom salad is so good and we had the di Parma pizza as well. Great blend of tastes and the crust was perfect - nicely crisp. Kept it simple with the drinks- a draft beer and a glass of wine.
(4)Danielle F.
Nice impromptu dinner date. You can have a intimate conversation whereas you may also enjoy the fact that it's a sports bar too. Friendly staff and patrons.
(4)Sherry J.
We waited here for our ride and ordered chicken and bacon nachos. The waitress was great and checked on us several times. The nachos were not cheesy at all, but the chicken and bacon were pretty good. Someone had pizza at the bar and it looked fantastic, I would come back to try it.
(3)Alexa R.
When we moved from Philadelphia, we knew one of the things we would miss most would be Slice pizza. I think we have found a pretty suitable alternative in the pizza of Rocco's, particularly the margherita. It is so good. The basil is so fresh and the sauce is wonderful. We have tried a few of the other pizzas as well, but this is our fave. Salads are good, too!
(4)Brigit B.
How ridiculous is it that I've waited this long to yelp Rocco until now. I failed you yelpers, and for that, I can only apologize. Until recently I've never steered away from their elite pizza. Although great, toppings are unnecessary. My favorite is a large cheese pizza. The sauce to cheese ratio is flawless, the dough, most frequently thin, is perfectly chewy, yet crispy. Impressive right? I've tried spin/artichoke, pepperoni and the margherita but the cheese solidly has been the most satisfying. As for the other menu items, I'd recommend the grilled calamari, mussels, the portobella salad and a random sandwich they let me create!!!! All very good, generous portions and the product is consistent no matter who the chef is! My creation is a long roll, mayo, roasted red peppers fried long hots, broccoli raab, fresh mozz, toasted of course. Not to mention I added the $2 garlic parm fries. So much yum happening here. The menu is pretty extensive, I look forward to trying more but each time I enter, it always seems to be pizza:30. Staff are welcoming (great with menu altering), locals are chatty and they have great specials throughout the week. Rocco, you got this food game on lock, 5 stars deserved!
(5)Jessie H.
Get the pizza!! The crust is crunch and cooked just right. They also give generous topping portions. We got the big pizza for 3 people and had leftover. My other friend got the chicken parm- average. We also got the calamari and meatballs for apps- average, nothing special. Four stars for the pizza! Service is super friendly!! They have an outdoor seating too so we sat outside because it was nice outside.
(4)Edna R.
I ordered a pizza from Rocco's last night and was pleasantly surprised. The young man who answered the phone was awesome, really chipper and friendly. He informed me that they have a special on Tuesdays for a large cheese pizza for $8 so that's what I got. The pizza was fantastic! I'm sad that I didn't try it sooner, I'll definitely be back to dine in soon.
(4)Jihad B.
Rocco's Itlian Sports whatever was pretty good. When my buddy told me he was taking me to a place for happy hour I'd assumed it would be the usual shit hole he always takes me to since he just gets drunk wherever anyways. I was pleasantly surprised at how well kept, tidy, and aesthetically pleasing his choice was for once. The bar food is hit and miss though. The Italian Nachos were amazing and I would absolutely recommend them. The bacon cheddar fries were lacking in comparison, and the wings while well cooked were somewhat lacking in flavor. Service by the bartenders was excellent though.
(4)Gregory C.
As other reviewers have noted, maybe the only non-positive thing about this place is the random food quality. The pizza, however, is amazing, which may be what biased my review, but I've been here with family before and they weren't amazed by all of their dishes, but always loved the pizza. Minus the potential inconsistency with the entrées, the rest of this place is on point: drinks, prices, service, and atmosphere are all top notch. In a nutshell: get pizza/salad, and enjoy cheap drinks in a nice atmosphere. Also, Joseph D. what the hell are you on? I've never heard anything like that about this place, seems like an entirely fabricated story.
(4)Leah S.
The resident meat-eater brought home a slice of 10" pie leftover from his lunch with coworkers, which I happily consumed. The simple fact that his huge-eater stomach couldn't finish it means the food here is BIG but as I also found out, GOOD! The crust is that perfect happy medium between thin/crispy and thick/chewy. So perfect that I didn't realize I had been craving it until I had my first crispy, chewy bite. It is also sturdy enough to hold all the heavy-handed toppings. We had the Rocco Special, which is pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers and black olives. The sausage slices were a half an inch thick, and the onions and peppers were in chunks, giving them a nice crunch even though completely cooked. Can't comment on the cheese because the meat-eater is non-dairy, but with this much texture and flavor on a slice, I didn't miss the queso at all. Seriously a good pie, and I will be back soon to give this place a further look.
(4)Eileen D.
The only thing I don't like about Rocco's is that it is not within walking distance of my house. When I learned that drinks are $3 all the time I looked at the two gal pals I was dining with and broke into a delighted smile. "We're home!" I said. The porketta sandwich with broccoli raab is super, with tender juicy pork. The broccoli raab is garlicky, with some crunch to it. And come hungry because this is one big sandwich. Friendly help and an open-air eating area are bonuses, altho the patio tends to attract smokers. Blech to that.
(4)CrabCake W.
My original review was removed- here it is again- Finally visited this place last weekend. Food was very good, as was the service. This place needs to do this and they'll get 5 stars: Fire the drunk bartender (male) who is behind the bar drinking heavily on Saturday nights and is screaming and hollering along with the mostly male partons sitting in the bar area. They all were very drunk and very loud. They appeared to be regulars who live in the local neighborhood. It was very hard to have a nice dinner with the drunks in the bar yelling and screaming obscenities and making fools of themselves. Like I said, the food and service were very good. No complaints there. But the ignorant, loud, drunk bar patrons have got to go.
(2)M S.
I'm a recent transplant to Wilmington I had very low expectation for this place given my dining experience thus far in the neighborhood, but I was reasonably pleased. Clearly a pub has to meet a much lower standard than say.... an "authentic Italian" restaurant. Beer select is decent but mostly bottles. On draft is the usual list of undrinkable dirty water American swills (bud, coors, corona, etc). The Porketta is good but it's probably the highlight of the food options with everything else probably being just good enough to not disappoint. Will I return?... maybe, maybe not. I only ended up here because my first choice nearby was not open for lunch on Sunday. If that happens again, I suppose. But I don't see why I'd make plans for this place. But at least it's "good enough"... given the options nearby... 4 stars.
(4)Bigfoot A.
I'm always on the lookout for awesome pizza and this place is pretty good. I prefer it to be a thinner crust with a crispy bottom to it and this place hit both of my standards. For a while I didn't get anything but pizza from here but I tried some sandwiches just to get a good idea of what it was all about and let me just say, stick to the pizza. Some asshole left a raving review of the porketta so I tried that and it sucked ass. It was dry and the pork had a smell reminescent of some of the girls I knew in HS, fishy. The crowd here is mostly made up of douche bags and old people who don't realize that they are old so I recommend getting your food to go. The service was friendly but slow.
(3)Joseph D.
I spent hundreds of dollars in Rocco's and have a family and neighborhood family history at Pala's. I went in one night with $300 dress shoes, Italian dress pants and a black polo shirt. The bartender who drinks behind the bar and runs home and back to serve alcohol told me I was wearing a "wifebeater" and that I was no longer welcome in the establishment. Major bad move. My family had gone to that building for food for over 40 years. Bartender told me it was a "black thing" and that he had to be fair to everyone (?) Not my kind of place anymore. Blue Parrot has always remembered me and I'll continue to patronize them as I have.
(1)Christina F.
Again mixed review. Good drink prices. Wine 3-4$. Beers 3$ ish as well all the time! Ate pizza- didnot like thick chewy and ' buttery '? Crust. Had a bad order of muscles. Very fishy and off. Sent back quite apologetic and I still had to pay for it. Not cool. It was un edible. Fried dessert not so tastey.
(3)Brad W.
I went to Rocco's with my family and here is my complete experience: Service: When I walked in I was greated promptly and told a table was being set for my party of 5. Our waitress was knowledgeable and polite. Food: As a table we shared the wings (asked for well done and they were just done. Makes me worry if I had not asked for well done. Sauce was good), Mussels in white sauce (very small mussels, and the white sauce was too salty), Fried Calamari (Very good, lots of tenticles, and crispy. The marinara was not at all impressive. This is an Italian place right?). For dinner we tried their calling card based on the newspaper review - PIZZA. Toppings were super fresh, but the crust was much too thick (think dominos pizza). If they had a nice thin crunchy crust I would have given the pizza a good review. Drinks were good. Based on price I really cannot complain too much ($100 for 5 people). Atmosphere: Top notch, and quaint. Very nice decor, and plenty of nice big hi-def TV's. This is a great "beer and snack while you watch the game" place. If they clean up the food, this place could be great.
(3)Lauren M.
Like many other Delawareans, I have passed this location for years and always wanted to try the "worlds worst pizza." Went to rocco's tonight with five of my cousins..the place was packed. All ages, all types of people. I sat next to a multi-million dollar real estate developer in DE while 20 year olds sat in eagle jerseys at the bar. Food was good. I had pizza as did many of my dinner companions. Saw the nachos come out--whoa. Might give another trolley square establishment a run for its money. Chopped antipastos, bruschetta, pizza all looked worth ordering. All I could think about was "my husband is going to love this place." Texted him as soon as I took my first bite. Awesome to find a good pizza place in wilmington. Best part? Our bill was under $20 per person. Yes, we all drank, yes we all had our own entrees.
(4)Heat M.
I want to like this place, I really do but it is completely inconsistent. We've been in many times, and it seems to be getting worse each time. I love the $3 for any drink aspect, and our server has always been great. What comes out of the kitchen is another story. The porkette has gone from completely juicy and full of flavor to horribly dry and bland. I ordered the veggie Stromboli and the broccoli actually had a rotten, fowl smell to it when I cut into it. Last visit, the sandwiches were ordered with a few special requests such as no cheese and no mayo. The sandwiches came out with cheese and mayo. Our server apologized and told us she put it in correctly, but they can't read in the kitchen. I sure hope they can improve and get back on track where they were earlier on, but in the meantime we will take a break from this place.
(3)Jack F.
Decided to give Rocco's a re-go after their "Grand Opening." Found out Blue Moons are $2, which is a pretty amazing deal, and tried their Stromboli this time. I actually received my food this time, which was a definite plus, and it was actually pretty good. The crust is what sets the stromboli off though, as the toppings are your typical pizza shop toppings (steak-umms, the jarred mushrooms, etc). It comes out perfect -- crunchy on the outside and still soft on the outside. A friend of mine got the chicken cutlet sandwich, which I regret not getting. Comes on a great sesame roll, and the cutlet is pretty damn good itself. Needless to say, we'll be back to give it a third go round.
(3)Jay B.
I went last night for dinner with friends, but I've had the pizza, which is pretty good, in my limited pizza expertise. We had appetizers: fries with old bay and cheese, onion rings and nachos. Not bad but you can that anywhere in most bars in the area. For my main dish, I ordered the eggplant parmesan, it comes with pasta and a house salad, portions were very generous and delicious. The waistaff was polite and it's a good atmosphere to catch a game and relax, it can be a little cramped at tables, but not that big of a deal. Will definitely be returning.
(3)Deborah R.
***Updated 12/1/11...wrote an email to Rocco's after my dismal night there this past Sunday.Not looking for anything other than a response in that as all I wrote previously was that the food was great but service was awful.No response whatsoever so obviously they just don't care.Sad as seems I'm not the only one here on Yelp making comments about the service.My advice? There are some really great places in Trolley Square/Little Italy that want your business so why bother with this place.
(1)Anthony D.
This was actually my second visit to Rocco's. My first visit was about a month ago after a Blue Rock's game with my son. We ordered Pizza, and it was quite good. Perfect crust and very liberal with the toppings. This time I tried a burger, medium rare. Lately I've found most establishments tend to overcook their burgers, but to my delight it actually came out a perfect medium rare. Just the right amount of red. Large burgers too. When you can't eat it without making a mess, you know it's a good size. They have a very friendly staff, and they seem to already know many of their customers by name. The owner is very friendly and was there working hard both times I came to dine. They did not have a kids menu, but they did not hesitate to meet my picky 4yr old daughter's request for a sliced tomato and ketchup. They even brought her some sliced oranges as well. We went with other friends who used to dine in the same location when it was Pala's. She had small pizza, and he had a very generous salad. They thanked us for introducing it to them and I'm sure they will return as will we. If light Italian fare, burgers etc. is what you are looking for, and some pretty good beer prices, I don't think it gets much better than this.
(5)Tracey S.
Great food! Great prices! This is the 2nd time we have eaten there...had the chix cutlet sandwich with broc arab, red peppers & provolone and chopped antipasta. The food was good and the prices are amazing...The atmosphere is cozy...Def check this place out.
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