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Rocco’s Italian Kitchen
on Federal Hill and in Cranston where he sold imported Italian goods as well as prepared foods such Chicken Parmigiana,
Lasagna,MeatballsandChickenFrancaise. Rocco’sformerventure, Fusilly’s of Bradenton, won Best Italian in Bradenton under his man- agement.
Unusual for an Italian restaurant, but much appreciated, Rocco’s can make any dish gluten-free offering gluten-free pasta and dough options, as well as home-made meatballs. Some of Rocco’s sig- nature dishes include The Cheese Wheel where pasta is cooked in a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheel in an enjoyable tableside presenta- tion, and the Fuhgetaboutit, an indulgent seafood past dish featuring plump shrimp, tender scallops, succulent clams and briny mussels topped with a layer of fresh dough and baked to perfection in a choice of scampi, red marinara or spicey fra diavolo sauce. Other standouts include the impressive 32 oz Flintstone Prime Rib (Friday and Saturday only), and either a Tomahawk Ribeye or Tomahawk Pork Chops. Rocco’s delicious Osso Bucco is simmered all day and falls right off the bone. Alldishesonthedinnermenuarelargefamily-styleportions,so you can expect to take home your leftovers to enjoy the next day. Rocco’s pizza is some of the best in the area and is a must try!
The mournful stare of a young Al Pacino from the Godfather overlooks Rocco’s Martini and Wine bar which includes an impressive horseshoe bar with seating for 30 along with other high-tops in the area for enjoy- ing their signature martini’s and watching sports on the numerous TVs. There is an extensive selection of Italian wines, beers and other hand- crafted cocktails. The happy hour and football menu is available in the bar area from 3-6 Tuesday through Friday, Saturday from 11-3 and Sunday from 12 to close. The bar menu includes some Italian favorites

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