RoccoVino’s Italian Restaurant
904 Army Trl Rd, Carol Stream, IL, 60188
RoccoVino’s Italian Restaurant 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 :
904 Army Trl Rd
Carol Stream, IL, 60188 - Phone (630) 736-1600
- Website https://www.roccovinos.com
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Mon :10:30 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
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.
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.
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Burbs P.
I have to say, I was not surprised after reading the first 20 reviews. The food here IS very good. It's in a strip mall, you'd never know it was there unless you looked up while driving. The good - The bad and The Ugly First the bad- The staff here really doesn't seem to know what they're doing. The manager [some guy in a shirt and tie] was running around like a banshee trying to keep all his plates spinning, from seating to the bar area to the carry out counter. They were understaffed, but the restaurant was not that busy. The consensus after the first 5 minutes? Everyone else including ourselves spent most of our time looking around for our server. I saw one bus boy [with a ring sticking out of his nose that I wanted to rip off his face[[this is my issue..I hate metal sticking out of anyone's face in the food service industry-it looks horribly tacky and unsanitary]], and one waitress. It was blazing hot over this past weekend, and the floor wasn't crowded, but the manager wanted to seat us directly in the sun. Here is a tip for the staff, CLOSE the blinds to keep the sun out of our eyes and the temperature more cool if it's a 90 degree day, just saying lol. Let's talk about the good We are food snobs. I can't help it. I cook, I bake, and I'm Italian if that says anything. Momma likes to eat! I know the difference between frozen anything-and a well balanced dish. The menu itself is pretty diverse. I saw something on the specials that I NEVER EVER see on any other Italian menu [neighborhood or chain], which was Braciole [pronounced bra'jawl-]. I had to get it. The waitress looked at me funny when I asked about it, although she thought I said "Bruschetta ". After we cleared the mix-up up, my husband ordered pasta with carbonara sauce. There is nothing lacking in quality or portions here. The asparagus on my plate was grilled to perfection and finally a chef remembered to take the hard outer skin off of it so it could be eaten instead of chewed like shoe leather! The olive oil used to dip hot fresh bread before the meal was like a buttery consistency-which was a great surprise considering most olive oils used in restaurants are the equivalent old dirty oil that comes from a .10 cent generic can. The meat was perfect, the insides were seasoned well, and the pine nuts were crunchy, not soggy. The potatoes were whipped properly, the onion and mushrooms were done perfectly in what I can only describe as a proper Marsala sauce. And after all of this, I tasted my husbands. He was unaware that peas came in the carbonara. I informed him that, THAT was the way it was supposed to be made! His sauce was sheer perfection of cream, butter and cheese. Long since gone are the days of salty "tangy" sauce which could only be produced by cheap sub par Parmesan cheese in an alfredo base. It was so good, I wanted to trade plates! Most of my reviews are short and to the point, but the food here deserved something more than bitching about the lack of staff on a holiday weekend. It stood out all on it's own!!!! And I cannot wait to go back and try something else. I am *hoping* this will become our standby on the weekends. I loved it-period. Salute!
(4)Mister T.
It was fine. Good service, nice place. The food was underwhelming. Poorly seasoned, but properly cooked. I'll give it one more chance.
(3)Jillian L.
I tried the restaurant on a whim, it had been right down the street for years and we had never tried it until my coworker started raving and Omg! I regret we hadn't tried it sooner, the vodka pasta is fantastic! The soups are all amazing and so is the caesar dressing for the salads. Amazing! I recommend it highly!
(5)Veronica X.
RoccoVino's is a neighborhood Italian restaurant with solid food and good ambiance. It's spacious inside and has a warm, romantic feel. The menu has everything from sandwiches, pastas, pizzas to BBQ ribs and steaks, something for everyone I guess. Their chicken dishes were very tasty: we had the Angel Hair Liguria (chicken strips, sun-dried tomato and such in a pesto cream sauce) and the Chicken Caprese (lightly breaded chicken, very substantial). I was not very impressed by the two seafood dishes I tried: Misto Grigliata (basically mixed seafood grill), an entrée-looking appetizer with an entrée-like price of $16.95. I liked the calamari and the sautéed spinach but didn't care for the octopus which was rubbery and a little bitter; Mussels with white wine sauce were tasteless. We also had one of their specialty pizzas once. It's called IL Colorata with tasty toppings like chicken, bacon, bocconcini cheese but we weren't too crazy about the thin crust. They do have other kinds of crusts. I am not a pizza person so couldn't say how this pizza would rank around here, with so many pizzerias in the area. Their house-made tiramisu was decent. The hazelnut gelato they carry was yummy. With two entrees, a dessert (or two), plus a glass of Tuscan Chianti ($7), our bill came close to $50 before tax. Groupon saved us $15. We usually had leftover pasta to take home. Service was attentive and friendly on all our visits. Not a bad place for a low-key romantic dinner (if you both love garlic) or a meet-up with family/friends if nobody wants to cook or venture far. With a big back room, it seems to be a good place for private parties as well. 3.5 stars.
(4)Shirley G.
Love the food, great service. So glad my friends brought me there while I was visiting from CA. Looking forward to going there again. Highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)Lana M.
Slowest service we have ever had. Took one hour and twenty minutes to get our food and then we waiter over an hour for waiter to check back with us :(
(2)Bob W.
Stopped the other day and had the seafood risotto. Nice sauce, nice portion, but the seafood was WAY OVERCOOKED. Shrimp and scallops were edible, but the calamari were tough as rubber bands.
(1)Tobin h.
Outstanding food, nice atmosphere, and service that got its job done without interrupting "my time". That is a description that says it all. Had the Chix Marsala, pasta Fagiolo soup, and a panzerotti split two ways. The flavor and ingredients of the dishes were full of pride (they spent more than Restaurant Depot $$$ on their recipes). The "ambiance" music sounded more like Spanish meets Asian flair and it was a bit loud but if that's the worst I can pick at, Rocco is doing just fine. The place is comparable to Caliendo's in Winfield and I would definitely recommend making this a destination Dinner spot.
(4)Josh M.
Maybe it's just the fact that I am a chef but I find it hard to go out and pay for pasta which costs so little to just make at home. I guess I am just a bit biased about the whole thing going into it. It was a rainy day and we were the only people in the place and yet it took a surprisingly long time to get the drink order and the side soup that we started with. We weren't in a hurry so It didn't really bother me too much. We ordered the pepperoni panzerotti, a salad that had grilled shrimp, and the eggplant parm sammie. I ordered the panzerotti (one of my personal favorites) and it was pretty good with fresh sauce and lots of cheese but needs more pepperoni. The salad looked nice but was pretty basic rabbit food. The same goes for the eggplant parm. It was ok but not memorable and just missing something. All in all it was an ok experience but not great. Needless to say I have had better. Maybe next time Ill actually try the pasta or the pizza. Hopefully that will make up for the so-so first experience.
(2)Megan M.
My mom is in LOVE with this place...probably because she's a big fan of restaurant.com and gets crazy deals. I, on the other hand, am not as obsessed. Go-tos here are the gulf ($11) and steakhouse ($10) salads, as well as their grilled paninis ($5.95). Sandwiches come with fries, which are not good, and the panini's can be on the greasy side... but they're still mighty tasty. Definitely not my restaurant of choice, but if it makes my momma happy, its not too hard to find something that'll satisfy.
(3)Peter N.
Typical ho-hum suburban Italian restaurant. I'll admit I have eaten more authentic Italian food than most; I go to Europe often and have tried many hole-in-the-wall pizzerias in Italy - Modena, Torino, even the small blue collar town of Pontadera. Started with bruschetta. The bread was the same as the table bread; they didn't even toast it. Uh oh. Well, of course, the litmus test of any Italian restaurant is a Margherita pizza. And of course, the pizza tasted like something from a grocery store freezer. Same flavorless pre-shredded cheese that every other place uses. Forgettable (probably canned) sauce. Is it really too much effort to go to costco and get a package of fresh mozzarella balls? At least they remembered to put some olive oil on the pizza, so that earns them 2 stars.
(2)Alexandra N.
Standard Italian fare at decent pricing. The gnocchi with pesto and eggplant pram with prosciutto are my "go-to" meals; pretty decent soup and fresh rolls too.
(3)Christian Q.
Rocco Vinos is a little corner restaurant that I've passed by many times. Waited a little long at the host stand but that's fine nothing big. After ordering the angel hair Liguria, I was pleasantly surprised with how tasty it was. The girlfriend loved the vodka sauce as well. I have been here before and the service was a bit slow, but this time we were checked on pretty attentively which is the reason I am giving the full five stars. Will definitely be coming back.
(5)Christin N.
MY husband likes the shrimp pasta dish however I'm not a fan .. Don't feel the flavors are that great . I've tried the chicken parm. Their roasted potato is good however
(2)Jeff G.
We originally went for the Thai place next door but they were closed so we ended up at Rocco's instead. Only 3 tables were seated besides ours as it was still before dinner time. Both entrees came with a side salad. It consisted of some tired mixed greens and one tomato wedge. Seriously. Dressing was wrong on one and we had to send it back for the correct dressing. There were no utensils and finally I had to go ask a bartender for forks. While waiting eons for the grilled calamari appetizer I finally had to go ask the bartender to refill our drinks. Waitress who took our order never came back until after our entree was served. Calamari was finally brought out by a guy who happened to be walking through the door carrying in ice. It was not quite cold but only better than room temp. Flavor had potential, it could have been a good dish. Entrée was brought out by the bartender, we had some sausage and penne dish and it was good. Steaming hot and fresh. Waitress came by and asked how things were, so I told her about the calamari but in a nice way. I heard her tell someone as she walked back to take it off our bill. When the check came out it was still there and I paid for it, consider it the price for knowing where to never take my wife.
(2)Mindy B.
We enjoy Rocco Vino's food, especially the pizza. They have a good wine and drink selection and my kids enjoy the food off the kids menu. Sometimes the service is hit or miss, so I can't give them 5 stars.
(4)Hanna K.
Service was okay. Not that crowded. Dining and the menu food was not delicious. It was some veggie and pasta dishes. Not flavorful or even seasoned. Definitely greasy and I'm afraid to ask if it's even Olive Oil. All I know is that living in NYC's Italian cuisines compared to this place...not going to fly. Surprised it's still in business. Maybe I should try the pizza next time.
(2)S L.
Went there recently and had a server named Diane. She seemed really good. Personable and friendly. Ordered baked clams and she suggested baked clams with onions, and prosciutto, and other things. We got that as an app. Came out and it was not baked clams but sauteed clams with a whole bunch of sauteed things piled on top. She apologized and got the baked clams we originally wanted. It wasn't her fault.....we didn't want we came out. Rest of the food....eggplant parm, grilled calamari, burger, was great. Would be giving 5 stars but the restrooms were absolutely horrible. Horrible. Clean your bathrooms
(4)Lola K.
Love this place! Chicken tortellini soup, grilled fish appetizer, stuffed artichokes, pizza, panzerotti...I could go on and on!
(5)George M.
ive had a panzarotti from here, it was baked perfectly and all the ingredients where great.
(5)N G.
Giving this a one star review because no stars is not possible, also the reason why I have a yelp account is just for this review. Ordered a pizza and two drinks for delivery, forgot one of two drinks. My deep dish pizza that I asked for well done was so soggy and disgusting that you couldn't even take it out of the box without it turning into what looked like a can of soup from 1776. When I called back to ask for my money back the manager was a complete asshole even though at this point I was still being polite and hung up on me. So I called back to tell him again that I want my money back and that his driver forgot 1/2 drinks. He said another pizza is on its way. One hour and twenty minutes later I had a box of cat food on my table. But at least the driver remembered my drink this time. The second pizza made the first look like a masterpiece. So yet again I called back and asked for the manager. All he had to say was "I watched my cooks make it and thats just the way it is." This time I got my money back. I called pizza hut witch I recommend you to do. Its a third of the price and you get decent service, A delivery driver who can remember a pepsi, and a manager who isnt a dick head. Oh yeah and a pizza you dont need a serving spoon to pull out of the box it came in.
(1)Eric L.
Forgot salad on first delivery, no biggie. Second delivery I ordered Rib eye steak and a salad and received ribs instead. Called and was reassured that they would re-deliver correct order. Order came and again no salad... I now understand why they park in the handicapped spots at our building...
(1)Kevin W.
I have been coming to Rocco Vino's for years and the only thing that has been a downside has been the service at times. It can be a little slow. Other than that though I have always been impressed with the warm atmosphere, the delicious food and the decent prices. It's a nice little Italian restaurant kind of tucked away in a quiet strip mall.
(4)Stuart L.
It is very rare that I spend valuable time to write a review, especially a negative review. However my experience at this restaurant warrants revealing a series of circumstances that I have never encountered before in any type of restaurant, regardless of size, class or distinction. On January 27th, 2015 we were seated at table #32 and our server was R. Jr.. Our order number was 9016, the time stamp on the receipt is 6:36pm, I believe we arrived at about 5:15pm that day. Having been at Rocco Vino's before and enjoying their quality of food and portion sizes, we expected the usual pleasant dining experience. I ordered a Moretti beer with a glass. This beer and glass was brought out on a tray, and approaching the table, our server spilled the beer and it spilled on my clothes, my watch, the table and the floor. The server asked if I wanted a new beer, I declined, he was embarrassed enough and accidents happen. As time progressed, I thought a manager or supervisor might stop by and extend some type of apologetic incentive, however that never occurred. What also did not occur was anyone cleaning up the floor, the table or moving us to a different table. With white paper table coverings, the beer soaked into the paper and for lack of proper example, became unpleasant smelling through our dinner. We had to walk around the mess on the floor to avoid slipping on the spilled beer that was left uncleaned. While I am glad I do not carry the liability insurance for this establishment, I am also glad I have no investment in this establishment. Such actions certainly are not profitable and may even be harmful to the patrons. It may be that our server never informed anyone what happened, however it would have been hard to miss the spill and me using every napkin I could find to wipe off my arm and clothes. There did not appear to be any experienced manager or owner present, it appeared to be staffed by late teens and early 20s staff members, which in itself is not a problem, however the response to this was dismal. If that was not bad enough, when given the bill, I was charged for the Moretti beer that was spilled on me !!! The server unfortunately paid for that mistake, I left him a .2c tip. Keeping this in proper perspective, accidents happen, you can't control what happens, however you certainly can control how you handle them. In this particular case Rocco Vino's failed miserably, and without question lack professional management or protocol for incidents directly impacting their paying customers. If I had spilled the beer, I could understand this flippant attitude, however this was our server who spilled on a customer. It was insulting enough to not have a management staff member or competent adult address this, however when I was charged for the beer on top of the mess that remained that R. Jr. created, it became clear that this cannot be left without notice to anyone considering closing this restaurant. I, and my family, loyal repeat customers have been lost, and I strongly recommend to anyone thinking of dining here to avoid it like the plague. The one star is for the food, beyond that, please consider the 100s of other places that have more professional servers, management and ownership. Rocco Vino's is a " TAKE A PASS " restaurant, and if one ventures into this restaurant, you will pay for their mistakes.
(1)Nicole F.
All I can say is meh..... food is bland. The salad that came with my pasta wasn't fresh. It was not crisp and starting to turn brown. Seriously the food isn't bad but it just isn't worth the money. No flavor. Go somewhere else!
(2)Anne B.
I recommend it! My husband and I went on a Tuesday night, after buying a Groupon. There were quite a few people there (thought it would be empty). We started with baked clams, which were some of the best I've had in a while! Then we had cream of asparagus soup which was excellent. For an entree, I had cheese tortellini with prociutto, mushrooms and peas, in a creamy tomato sauce. It was very rich, and very good. I also tried the arancini, which was a bit disappointing, as it tasted like it had canned peas in it. (maybe I was just getting so full that nothing tasted good any more!). My husband had penne pasta with italian sausage, peppers, portabello mushrooms and onions. He liked it at first, but said it seemed bland and greasy toward the end. He ended up with stomach issues soon after. Both of our meals were huge portions for $14 each, which we felt was a good value. All in all, we would definitely go back.
(4)Dale A.
The food was very plentiful brought home enough for another meal Had an excellent experience
(5)Stacy M.
The food was awesome and portions where huge... Wish I would have had room for desert ....
(5)Adam D.
The staff was fine and the restaurant itself cute enough. We were there rather early so the place was dead. We were seated in a booth, only to have the only other customer in the restaurant seated directly behind us. Any sort of private conversation would not be kept private for long as the atmosphere was dead and I'm sure he head every bit of what we were talking about. I went with a friend and we ordered some pretty basic items. He ordered stuffed shells and I ordered a Steak House salad. We waited for over thirty mins to receive our food after we ordered it. The waitress joking the steak for my house salad was the reason it was taking so long. When we received our food, the shells were already becoming 'hard' and 'crusty' and my salad was rather pathetic with only five strips of steak which was not cooked to order (rare, M-well, etc.), which left me a little confused as to why it cost me 11$ and we waiting almost forty mins for it. This place has some potential, but they may want to re-visit some of the food they offer if they mean to keep their customers satisfied. If I have a choice in the future, I'll most likely go somewhere else.
(2)Chris T.
I've gone here for years, but NO MORE!!! I give up on them, going way down hill. I ordered meatball sandwich and they forgot the sauce, seriously? Then, they charged me extra for cheese on top... isn't that included everywhere else in the meatball sandwich world? It was so soggy I had to eat it with a fork, because it all fell apart. Plus, I got a stomach ache later that night!!! This is just 1 of many disappointments there, including soggy pizza and eggplant parm sandwich, weird tasting panini, and more. My dad always get cheese pizza, because he likes it, but really how could you mess up a cheese pizza. My mom gets the gnocchi with vodka sauce, I'll admit its pretty good to. These 2 reasons alone are why I gave them 2 stars instead of ZERO.
(2)Megan C.
Bought the $15 for $30 Groupon and was pleasantly surprised with the food. We got bruschetta, a pasta bowl and the gnocchi. All were really good, the only downside was that service was a little slow. Would definitely come back though! First time we came since here since it was the old Pizzeria. Next time we will try carry out :)
(4)Maria B.
Oh my! This is a well kept secret! The stuffed eggplant is literally to die for!!!. The ambiance is casual and simple, very nice. The staff was excellent too. Prices are very reasonable.
(5)Joy S.
Had a family party here. The back area was very nice, and had room for our large family. The food was alright. Not bad, but nothing really memorable. My fav part was the dessert trays with cheesecake, tiramisu, and cannoli. I'd consider them if looking for a venue in the area for another party. I'm curious to try their pasta.
(3)Stephanie G.
I've been here twice. The first time was over a year ago. I don't remember what we ordered but BOTH of our meals were incredibly salty, to the point we couldn't really eat them. Even my boyfriend who loves salt and salts everything couldn't take it. Thinking it was a fluke we tried them again yesterday. Food was much better this time, but I think they're prices are just too high for what they offer. $3 extra for vodka sauce? That's just nuts. The gnocchi with vodka sauce I ordered was ok, but the vodka sauce had a strange oily texture to it. Boyfriend ordered eggplant parm and said it was just 'ok'. We did both enjoy our spinach artichoke dip appetizer. We probably won't be back though. Honestly the prices are more reasonable at Olive Garden and the ambiance is better. If prices were more reasonable we'd consider going back.
(3)Hohan H.
I have worked up right up the street from this place for five years, never came in due to yelpers not so good reviews. Wow, I had a great meal, and the prices are great! We had the calamari "grilled", it was yummy! I had the calzone fresca and my hubby had a panini. Both were very good! I can't believe the lunch prices (both meals under $7 each). I can't wait to go back to have something new. Good variety. I ordered catering for work it was good and reasonable.
(4)joe g.
the food and service was great, it does not get much better. the prices were very reasonable, will be going back here !! definite keeper.
(5)Rana G.
This is a very nice place to go with family and friends. The staff is extremely friendly. - Rana G.
(4)Dan K.
I wanted to check this place out and today we were in the mood for some Italian. It has a decent ambience to it, kinda family restaurant style I guess. Got the margherita thin crust pizza and the linguine frutte del mar along with a salad with balsalmic. The bread was warm and we were given olive oil with it. The margherita wasn't the typical style margherita (NY style?) but it was still good. Could have used a bit more basil. Service was decent but took a while to get the waitress's attention. We ended up asking the hostess nicely for some water. On our way out, we noticed they had gelato, so we got some. It was good. We had some vanilla, spumoni (they have canoli flavor along with the pistachio/chocolate/pink), oreo, and espresso (the espresso tasted like ground up beans... delicious) All in all it was good, but the gelato definitely gave it an extra star.
(4)Richard B.
I rarely give one stars, but it's warranted in this case. My family arrived and the place was dead. The young lady that sat us was completely uninterested and was rude to her tables that arrived after us. The young man that did wait on us was rather unattentive. The bus boy stopped by more often. The food was very late, we waited over twenty minutes. My Fruite de Mare was aweful. The seafood was warm, but looked cooked. The squid was rubbery and hard. There was one bright start, though. One of the servers (not ours) with long curly hair was awesome to her customers. Sadly, this was our second time. There will be no third.
(1)Stacey W.
I am most definitely a fan of Rocco Vino's! I've had the chicken parm and it was well portioned and quite delicious. The mosticholli is pretty standard, but still good. The bread they bring out at the beginning is yummy and warm. My favorite thing to order is still definitely the pizza. It's a great change of pace from Pizza Hut, that's for sure! I would definitely recommend this little spot to my friends and family.
(4)Jacqui B.
I think the food is great! And the pizza isn't your typical greasy pizza that you can get at all the other pizza places in the area, but it's light and fresh. To me, it's like something I would make at home (but don't want to take the time to actually do).
(5)Beth G.
Service was a bit slow, although it was not crowded when my party of three dined here. We ordered the combo appetizer platter - our usual starter whenever dining Italian. I always have to eat the zucchini because no one else will. Luckily I love zucchini. Girlspawn always - I repeat ALWAYS - gets fettucine alfredo whenever she can and she reported theirs to be quite tasty. Chicken Marsala was a bit overdone and dry. Glad it wasn't my meal. I was watching my carbs on this day so I ordered a salad. I don't remember the name of it but it came with jumbo shrimp and artichoke hearts. I asked if grilled steak could be substituted for the shrimp and they had no problem with that at all. The salad was huge, fresh, and really, really good. They participate on Restaurant.com , so I can say that we'll be back.
(3)Jamey I.
Rocco Vino's is a 2 location Italian restaurant/pizza joint. There is the one in Carol Stream on County Farm and Army Trail as well as one in Elk Grove Village at Biesterfield and Meachum Roads. I've only eaten at the Carol Stream one since it's so close to home. I've eaten there many times and never had to wait for a table. The food got progressively worse every time I've gone to the point where I won't go there now. My son loves the place though and mentions it whenever given a choice on where to go to dinner. I used to like the Toasted Ravioli appetizer and Vodka Sauce pasta dish. The pizza was never my thing. Unfortunately, the toasted raviolis have come out still frozen before or over cooked as often as at the right temperature. The Vodka Sauce is super rich and good but the quality of the pasta is lacking. Either the pasta is precooked, over cooked or just of poor quality. They do have a gelato (Italian ice cream) area to the right of the entry area when you come in. It's really good except some of the favors sit around too long and it loses it's freshness. Considering there's a Dairy Queen in the same shopping center and a Baskin Robbins across the street, skip dessert. This place would be fine for a sports team pizza party, but it's not going to be anyone's favorite Italian restaurant.
(2)Mark S.
We went for the first time last night and were very pleased. Nice decor, very attentive wait staff. I had chicken parmesan, wife had stuffed gnocci, large portions, both excellent. On the way out we checked out the gelato bar where they gave us samples of the different flavors and we ended up taking home the lemon flavor. Definitely will return!
(4)Kellie V.
I usually love Italian food, but this was a poor excuse for it. The place smelled really greasy and the tables were not clean. Our server ignored us for quite awhile, and unfortunately the food did not make up for the service. My boyfriend said his pizza was only ok, and left the majority of it at my house afterward. Both my soup and my ravioli were over-salted, and the portions weren't anywhere near as generous as I generally expect. My parents recommended this place, but I don't think I would go back.
(2)Ab B.
We picked up 2 pizzas to go. One cheese and one of their specialty pizzas. It was ready when they said it would be. The price was good: $25 for 2 large pizzas. The girls at the counter were very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the pizza was cold by the time we got it home. Pizza was ok but I'm not sure if I'd get pizza here again.
(3)Vodka Sauce C.
Good Vodka Sauce , Great pastas , from tortellini to gnocchi . Really enjoyed the pasta fazool . Calamari is great ! The pizza is not too bad . But a big fan of the vodka sauce for sure , and that's hard to say for me ! I love vodka sauce ! So it;s a yes for me !! We have been here at least 10 time .
(4)George R.
For whatever reason, I really wanted to love this place and hoped it would be a great place to find good quality Italian food... (pop) Oops, I guess my dream bubble just burst. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated and had a warm, comfy feel about it when I walked in. The service staff was friendly. The bathroom was clean and well lit. Plenty of people dining. And the menu featured several tempting entrees. So far, so good... For my meal, I started with a house salad with sweet balsamic vinaigrette dressing. It came with a nice variety of greens and one small wedge of tomato. I thought the lettuce was kind of limp like maybe it had been sitting unrefrigerated for a short time? But I'll suspend judgment until I receive the main course... Since the name of the restaurant included the word "pizzeria" in the title (Rocco Vino's Ristorante & Pizzeria), I chose the "il colorata" thin crust 9" pizza which included fresh bocconcini (cheese), grilled chicken breast, bacon, red onion, Roma tomatoes and fresh basil. With the exception of the bacon, I LOVE all these ingredients! Unfortunately, I realized after the first bite of pizza (and the second, and the third...) that it had no flavor! Bite after bite, I searched for any hint of ingredient flavor recognition. The only thing I came up with were the fatty bacon pieces that you chew and chew and then have to pull out of your mouth because they're too fatty to swallow. I even pulled off the toppings individually to see if they had any flavor alone. And the crust? It appeared to be one of those pre-fabricated, round cookie cutter, "cracker-type" crusts that some places use for pizzas... tasted like one too. I was sorely disappointed at the quality of ingredients all the way around. Well, I opted to skip dessert and had half of the pizza boxed to take home. Funny though... eating the cold pizza the next morning for breakfast actually brought out a bit of the tomato flavor. I'll avoid giving them a one-star rating since I've only dined there once (thinking that maybe the non-pizza entrees may be a little better). Of course, it may be awhile before I go back to try something different.
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