ROC Restaurant is a chic, high-energy Italian restaurant located in the heart of The Highlands on Bardstown Road, featuring a stunning outdoor pergola. Originating in Tribeca, NYC for the last 17 years, Rocco Cadolini has moved this local favorite hotspot to Louisville, Kentucky. At Louisville’s ROC Restaurant, two Italian Chefs from Puglia are waiting to cook you the best Italian meal you’ve ever had.
Elevated Italian fare, plus a large wine & bourbon list, in chic, modern surrounds with a patio. Based on 417 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1327 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Phone: (502) 459-7878
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Hours
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
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Reservations: rocrestaurant.com
Reviews
J Hytken
Outstanding upscale Italian food in an old house with private rooms upstairs where it is less noisy. Food was excellent and our waiter JP, originally from Italy puts on a great show and watching him make one of their signature dishes was the hit of the night.
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Cory Colson
ROC definitely is in the top 3 of Louisville’s fine Italian dining options. The food was impeccable, from their wonderful specials (both apps and mains) to their menu items. Flavors were amazing, pasta was fresh and perfect.
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robyn sims
I chose this restaurant on a recommendation from someone for my birthday. How disappointing. We only had two people but we were there over two and a half hours, I’m pretty sure our server had no idea what she was doing. This was rather sad because the other person working on the patio seem to have a great conversation with his tables when we hardly even saw ours and then when there was a problem at the table she never even sent the manager. I started out with the watermelon salad and when it came it had the wrong lettuce in it and when I asked the server she had to go check the menu and then let me know that I was right. No kidding I ordered the salad based on the combination of the ingredients and the flavor and then was presented a salad that had a totally different item and nobody even knew it was wrong. I had asked for a substitution on the vegetable on my plate and was told no but after messing up my salad I was accommodated. I ordered the veal scallopini that on the picture on the website looked something totally different than what I was given. The plate I had was totally unrecognizable and covered and drowning in sauce, the veal was very chewy, pretty much inedible. When I brought this to the attention of the server she asked did you want to talk to the manager. What do you think? Never saw the manager. Will not be returning.
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bkriz123
One of the best meals I have had since we were in Venice. Everything was absolutely delicious. The owner has a big and great personality and is very friendly. Do yourself a favor and check it out, also definitely listen to the daily specials.
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Joseph Saylor
Years ago I had written a negative review, but recently I decided to take a date there and have decided to delete it. Both myself and my date enjoyed our experience very much. The server was very friendly and attentive without overdoing it. The salads and entrées were outstanding. The atmosphere is really nice, very modern and clean. That’s one thing that hasn’t changed since they opened. Overall it made for a very nice evening for both of us (it was a first date so having this experience was so important) and I will definitely return.
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Kathy Groob
Oh my gosh, this is the best Italian food and the coolest vibe. Attended a private Derby party there and enjoyed a delicious meal. The salad was light and crisp, the cacio de Pepe was to die for. The owner lights the huge Parmesan wheel on fire and tosses the hot, homemade noodles in the cheese. With plenty of fresh cracked pepper…it’s perfection. I had the Osso Buco for dinner and it was rich and full of flavor. Can’t wait to go back!!!
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Tarcia Parker
The staff was amazing and graciously accommodated us after we were unhappy with our original table. The food was amazing and the ambiance was really nice. Skippy was one of the best waiters I’ve had. Will definitely return!
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SCILZ SELECTIONS
Customer service was amazing! We had reservations for a larger party on Mother’s Day. The food was superb! The restaurant has a intimate setting, organized bar with a nice selection of alcoholic beverages. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
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Melissa Stahl
Delicious food! The only negative: We asked to see the dessert menu around 9:40-9:45, and were told the kitchen staff was gone, so it was too late for dessert.
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Brittany Longmire
Really cute homey joint with perfect mood lighting. Drinks are made perfectly with the perfect mix of flavor and alcohol. The food is absolutely amazing and fantastic portion sizes. The salmon was flakey and juice and the skin was perfectly crispy. We came here for mother’s day and I would have to say it was a great pick made by my boyfriend.
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