Rocco's Cafe

4.5(1,151)

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Location & Hours

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1131 Folsom St
San Francisco, California 94103
United States

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(415) 554-0522

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About Rocco's Cafe

Family-owned Italian restaurant & bar serving large portions of classic pastas, sandwiches & more.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 13, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 1,151 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Jenny Xu

7 months ago

Came here with some friends before GDC. Good: - They had an easy reservation system. - The polenta and tomato dish was a good portion size, and I liked the texture of the polenta and how it came with...

Paul Beauchamp

a month ago

Excellent food and service. Reminded me of the dinner my grandfather used to own where you could just chat with the chef and team as they bustled around. Service was quick and I appreciated having a ...

Matyush

a year ago

Rocco's cafe is a lovely spot. Main courses are spot on. The service is incredibly friendly, helpful, and fast. This really seems like a local favourite, and deservedly so. I came here a few times du...

Emilio

8 months ago

By Folsom and 7st. Good Italian place serving old favorites. I had a full serving of the Chicken Marsala, well made fresh rendition , served hot with a side of penne Marinara and Minestrone in the si...

Lyee Chong

a year ago

I went for lunch, and Rocco's has casual vibes and standard fare you would expect at an Italian spot. It looked like only one server at lunch, but there weren't too many diners and plenty of seats av...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant offers a generally positive experience with good food and friendly service, appreciated by locals and visitors alike. Many found it to be a pleasant and convenient option.

Customer Favorites

Chicken Marsala and the beef sandwich are popular choices. Polenta with tomato dish also received positive feedback for its portion size and texture.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is described as having a casual vibe and friendly, helpful service, sometimes reminiscent of an old-fashioned diner. While generally quiet, some found the ambiance a bit dim or run down.

Value & Quality

Portion sizes are generally considered generous, particularly the chicken parmesan. However, some reviewers felt the food was just okay and somewhat expensive for the quality.

Areas for Improvement

Desserts are noted as not being as good as the main courses. One reviewer experienced a slow order time despite the restaurant not being busy and another mentioned that the restaurant's ambiance could be updated.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews highlight the personalized service and passion of the owner/chef. These more recent reviews also emphasize the curated menu and quick service.