Rocco's Italian Kitchen Menu
3561 53rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL
3561 53rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL
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Dinner Menu - Antipasti / Appetizers
Fig & Prosciutto Bruschetta
$12.95
This sweet and savory crostini is topped with creamy imported soft cheese, luscious fig preserves, and delicate slices of prosciutto
Zuppa Del Giorno
$4.00
The chef's creation of the day
Fried Calamari
$18.95
Served with hot pepper rings and house-made marinara sauce
Italian Egg Rolls
$19.95
Sausage, peppers, onions wrapped in egg roll served with house-made marinara sauce
Prosciutto, Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers
$21.95
Layers of prosciutto mozzarella and roasted red peppers drizzled with olive oil
Eggplant Rollatini
$18.95
Eggplant rolled with ricotta, topped with mozzarella cheese and house-made marinara sauce
Mozzarella Logs
$18.95
Fresh mozzarella fried with house-made marinara sauce
Garlic Bread with Cheese
$14.95
Topped with fresh garlic, olive oil and mozzarella cheese
Antipasto / Ciao-Cuterie Board
$22.95
Our chef's selection of artisanal cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, olives, crostini and accompaniments
Antipasti Mussels or Clams Your Way
$21.95
Steamed to perfection in your choice of: provençale - white wine, butter, garlic with tomatoes or fradiavolo - spicy house-made marinara sauce
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
$24.95
Sautéed in white wine and garlic
Dinner Menu - Rocco's Famous Bowls
Meatball Bowl
$24.95
House-made meatballs topped with ricotta, mozzarella cheese covered in our house- made marinara sauce, topped with fresh made dough then baked to perfection
Sausage, Peppers and Onion Bowl
$24.95
Sautéed sausage peppers and onions with cheese, covered in our house-made marinara sauce, topped with fresh made dough then baked to perfection
Eggplant Bowl
$24.95
Eggplant balls topped with mozzarella and ricotta cheese, covered in our house-made marinara sauce, topped with fresh dough then baked to perfection
Dinner Menu - Insalata / Salads
Caprese Salad
$18.95
Tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, and basil leaves drizzled with vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad
$14.95
Crispy romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing, crunchy garlic croutons and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, finished with a hint of cracked black pepper
Grilled Chicken Salad Your Way
$16.95
Our fresh and vibrant grilled chicken, seasoned to perfection and tossed in our signature Italian vinaigrette
Antipasto Salad
$18.95
Crisp greens topped with an array of cured meats like salami and prosciutto, marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers. Olives, provolone and fresh mozzarella, all tossed in our signature Italian red wine vinaigrette
Rocco's House-Made Italian Vinaigrette Dressing
$6.00
Love our Italian house dressing? Take it home
Dinner Menu - Specialty Pizza
18"/14" personal - gluten free (gf) pizza dough 12"/10" personal vegan (v) cheese for an extra cost
Cheese Pizza
$13.95
Traditional tomato sauce and cheese
Margherita Pizza
$14.95
Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil with red sauce
Meat Lovers Pizza
$16.95
Pepperoni, sausage, meatball and cheese
Bufalina Pizza
$14.95
Tomato sauce, tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella. Drizzled olive oil and fresh basil
Primavera Pizza
$16.95
Garden inspired pizza that includes broccoli, mushrooms, onions, garlic, a variety of peppers and artichokes
Supreme Pizza
$18.95
Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, olives and mixed peppers
Hawaiian Pizza
$16.95
Pineapple, pepperoni and ham
Seafood Pizza
$18.95
Shrimp, clams, porcini mushrooms, garlic, olive oil and mozzarella cheese
Pesto Tomato Pizza
$16.95
A vibrant twist on pizza that uses flavorful pesto as it's base and is topped with fresh tomatoes
Carbonara Pizza
$14.95
Covered with tomato sauce and topped with slices of pancetta, mozzarella and grana padano cheese, drizzled with olive oil, basil and black pepper
White Pizza
$14.95
White pizza with olive oil, ricotta, topped with fresh mozzarella and basil
Barbecue Chicken Pizza
$16.95
A smoky, savory favorite featuring tender grilled chicken breast, tangy barbecue sauce, and melted mozzarella
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
$16.95
White pizza with melted mozzarella, crispy fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, finished with your choice of ranch or blue cheese drizzle
Build Your Own Pizza
$14.95
Dinner Menu - Pasta
Include our house salad. Piccolo - a smaller yet still generous version of our classico entrees. Classico - mama's Italian portion, just like nonna would serve - abundant and hearty. All pasta entrees are served with choice of pasta or potato and vegetable or risotto and vegetable
Build Your Own Pasta (Piccolo)
$18.95
Select your favorite pasta and choose your favorite sauce
Build Your Own Pasta (Classico)
$22.95
Select your favorite pasta and choose your favorite sauce
Short Rib Gnocchi Al Limone
$26.95
Slow-braised short rib and crisp, golden, pan-seared cheese gnocchi tossed in a bright lemon-butter sauce and finished with shaved Parmesan Reggiano cheese. (Piccolo only)
Short Rib Gnocchi Ragù
$26.94
Slow-braised short rib, simmered in our house-made marinara served over pillowy cheese gnocchi. Finished with shaved Pecorino Romano cheese. (Piccolo only)
Kiki's Garden Alfredo
$20.95
Features our signature, outrageously good pepperoni crisped to perfection - paired with tender broccoli and sweet peas in a creamy alfredo sauce
Pasta Carbonara
$20.95
Pasta in our alfredo sauce with pancetta and peas with sunny side egg on top
Lasagna
$26.95
Layers of bolognese, Ricotta and four cheeses, slow baked in house-made marinara sauce
House Italian Platter (Choice of Two)
$36.95
Lasagna, eggplant Parmesan, chicken or veal Parmesan with your choice of pasta
House Italian Platter (Choice of Three)
$46.95
Lasagna, eggplant Parmesan, chicken or veal Parmesan with your choice of pasta
Lobster Ravioli
$32.00
Delicate, hand-crafted jumbo ravioli stuffed with sweet, succulent lobster filling and topped with our creamy pink vodka sauce
Eggplant Parmesan
$24.00
Eggplant topped with mozzarella in our house-made marinara sauce. Can substitute other sauces
Eggplant Rollatini
$22.95
Eggplant rolled with ricotta topped with mozzarella cheese and our house-made marinara sauce
Pasta Primavera
$18.95
Pasta sautéed in a white wine sauce with Parmesan cheese, olive oil and fresh vegetables. Pesto available as an optional sauce
House-Made Sauces
$12.00
1 quart
Signature Meatballs or Eggplant Balls (Half Dozen)
$19.00
Meatballs are 3 oz each, beef, pork sausage, garlic, herbs
Signature Meatballs or Eggplant Balls (Full Dozen)
$36.00
Meatballs are 3 oz each, beef, pork sausage, garlic, herbs
Dinner Menu - Pollo / Chicken
Include our house salad. Piccolo - a smaller yet still generous version of our classico entrees. Classico - mama's Italian portion, just like nonna would serve - abundant and hearty. All chicken entrees are served with choice of pasta or potato and vegetable or risotto and vegetable
Pesto Zoodles with Grilled Chicken
$22.95
Fresh zucchini noodles tossed in our basil pesto, topped with tender grilled chicken breast. A garden-fresh, guilt-free spin on a classic Italian comfort dish (piccolo only)
Chicken Parmesan
$22.95
Breaded chicken with mozzarella, topped with our house-made marinara sauce
Chicken Marsala
$22.95
Tender chicken breast sautéed in Marsala wine with mushrooms
Chicken Cordon Bleu Rollatini
$22.95
Cathy's family recipe includes tender chicken breast rolled with ham, prosciutto, mozzarella, and simmered in a white wine broth topped with sautéed mushrooms
Chicken Piccata
$22.95
Tender chicken breast in a white wine, lemon sauce with artichokes and capers
Chicken Sinatra
$23.95
Named for the legend. Sautéed chicken with garlic, onions, peppers and mushrooms topped with our house- made marinara and melted mozzarella cheese. This dish will fly you to the moon!
Chicken Francese
$22.95
Sautéed in lemon butter and white wine
Chicken Parmesan Pink Vodka
$22.95
Breaded chicken with mozzarella topped with our own pink vodka sauce
Chicken Saltimbocca
$23.95
Tender chicken breast sautéed in garlic butter, white wine and fresh mushrooms topped with prosciutto, sliced tomato and mozzarella cheese
Dinner Menu - Fruitti Di Mare / Seafood
Include our house salad. All seafood entrees are served with choice of pasta or potato and vegetable or risotto and vegetable
Maine Lobster Tail (1 Piece)
$36.00
Wild-caught maine lobster tails, served your way: classic, gently poached in lemon-garlic butter; brie-stuffect filled with creamy brie and fresh herbs then flame-grilled for a rich, golden finish
Maine Lobster Tail (2 Pieces)
$46.00
Wild-caught maine lobster tails, served your way: classic, gently poached in lemon-garlic butter; brie-stuffect filled with creamy brie and fresh herbs then flame-grilled for a rich, golden finish
Shrimp Scampi
$28.95
Shrimp scampi pasta with shrimp done in our own garlic lemon, butter and white wine sauce
Linguine and Clams
$28.95
Pasta with fresh little neck clams in a white wine sauce or our house-made marinara sauce
Seafood Marinara
$38.95
Pasta topped with little neck clams, scallops, shrimp. Mussels, clams and chopped clams in our house-made marinara sauce
Italian Cioppino
$36.95
Pasta with little neck clams, mussels, shrimp, chopped clams and scallops in a spicy red sauce
Seafood Alfredo
$38.95
Little neck clams, scallops, mussels and shrimp in our alfredo sauce
Super Seafood Special
$38.95
Pasta topped with little neck clams, shrimp, scallops. Mussels and chopped clams in a white clam sauce
Dinner Menu - Vitello / Veal
Include our house salad. All veal entrees are served with choice of pasta or potato and vegetable or risotto and vegetable
Veal Parmesan
$33.95
Tender breaded veal with mozzarella, topped with house-made marinara sauce
Veal Marsala
$37.95
Tender veal sautéed in Marsala wine with mushrooms
Veal Saltimbocca
$38.95
Tender veal sautéed in garlic butter, white wine and fresh mushrooms topped with prosciutto, sliced tomato and mozzarella cheese
Veal Parmesan Pink Vodka
$33.95
Breaded veal with mozzarella topped with our own pink vodka sauce
Veal Siciliano
$35.95
Sautéed veal with roasted red peppers, hot pepper rings and sliced black olives in a garlic butter and our white wine sauce over linguine
Veal Francese
$34.95
Sautéed veal in lemon butter and white wine sauce
Dinner Menu - Steaks and Chops
All meats are 28 day wet aged. All steaks are 100% all natural black angus beef, humanly raised, no hormones or antibiotics. Include our house salad. All steaks and chop entrees are served with choice of pasta or potato and vegetable or risotto and vegetable
Flintstone Cut Prime Rib
$34.00
Served Friday & Saturday- and beyond, while it lasts. This show-stopping bone-in cut is herb-crusted and slow- roasted to deliver melt-in-your-mouth flavor. Accompanied by a rich au jus and / or horseradish cream sauce
Top Sirloin
$28.00
Chef's cut top sirloin. A thick, tender cut of top sirloin with the delicate texture of a filet mignon but the bold. Beefy flavor of top sirloin and grilled to your preference
Osso Bucco
$32.00
Our osso bucco is a classic Italian comfort dish, elevated. Tender, fall-off-the-bone pork shank, braised to perfection in a rich blend of aromatic herbs and savory broth. Served with pasta or mashed potatoes and gravy and vegetable
Tomahawk Pork Chops
$32.00
A thick-cut, bone-in pork chop, char-grilled to perfection for a tender and juicy bite. This impressive cut delivers rich, savory flavor, enhanced by the selection of styles below
Surf and Turf It!
$10.00
Elevate your steak or chops with a taste of the sea
Filet Mignon 10 Oz
$54.00
A tender, premium cut of beef, wet-aged to enhance its natural flavor and grilled to perfection
Dinner Menu - Desserts
Kiki Zeppole
$10.00
A sweet airy treat fried to golden perfection. Coated in your choice of sugar, powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, and / or chocolate sauce
Vanilla Ice Cream Drizzled with Chocolate Syrup
$4.00
Crème Brûlée Del Giorno
$12.95
Our chef's daily creation of a velvety custard crowned with a perfectly torched, glass-thin caramelized sugar crust. Ask your server for today's inspired flavor
Tiramisu
$12.95
Made in-house
Vesuvius Chocolate Lava Cake with Ice Cream
$12.95
Every chocolate lover will all enjoy indulging in this decadent moist chocolate cake with a r a molten chocolate center that flows with every bite. A scoop of velvety vanilla ice cream drizzled with chocolate syrup adds an extra layer of decadence
Cannoli
$8.95
For two. Made in-house
NY Cheesecake
$12.95
A creamy, rich NY cheesecake on a graham cracker base and topped with a raspberry sauce
Dinner Menu - Non-Alcoholic Beer
Dinner Menu - Mocktails
Zero proof, full flavor
Dinner Menu - Espresso & Cappuccino
Specials Menu - Appetizers
Specials menu is available at dinner hour
Stuffed Banana Peppers
$14.95
Three house-stuffed hot Hungarian wax peppers filled with a savory blend of Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, baked and served with a choice of our signature sauces: twos creamy pink vodka, marinara, bolognese, or all three! Vegetarian option: a cheesy, herb-forward take with ricotta, mozzarella and herbs. Choose creamy pink vodka or marinara or both
Italian Sushi
$24.00
Delicate prosciutto wrapped around fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fig jam, basil, and crisp romaine. Rolled and sliced like sushi, each piece is drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil with swirls of balsamic glaze on the plate for dipping
Charred Octopus with Calabrian Chili Aioli
$21.95
Grilled spanish octopus with a smoky sear, served with a bold Calabrian chili aioli
Specials Menu - Entrées
Specials menu is available at dinner hour except for cheese wheel
Risotto Alla Paella
$42.95
A Mediterranean twist on a Spanish classic - creamy saffron risotto brimming with tender shrimp, mussels, chicken, and Italian sausage. Infused with garlic, herbs, and white wine. Rustic, rich, and meant for sharing (or not)
Tortellini Alla Mediterranea
$24.95
Three cheese tortellini tossed with olive oil, tomatoes, spinach green onions, and feta. This flavorful dish brings the vibrant, sun-kissed tastes of the Mediterranean coast to your plate
Shrimp and Zucchini Pomodora
$28.00
Grilled zucchini layered with a rustic sautée of fresh tomatoes onions, red peppers, peas, and a splash of white wine, gently spiced with red pepper flakes. Topped with grilled shrimp and finished in the oven with fresh mozzarella
Pasta Cheese Wheel
$38.00
Enjoy a tableside presentation of our creamy alfredo sauce poured over freshly cooked pasta and tossed in a hollowed-out Parmigiano Reggiano wheel. The warm pasta melts the cheese, creating a creamy coating that's infused with the flavor of the Parmesan
Grouper Piccata
$36.95
Sautéed in a white wine lemon sauce with artichokes and capers
Grouper Francese
$36.95
Sautéed in a lemon wine and garlic butter topped with capers served with choice of pasta, potato or vegetable
Bistecca Alla Florentina
$165.00
Tuscan preparation is a 33 oz porterhouse steal with roasted potatoes and broccoli for 3-4 guests grilled and carved by our chef before serving. Available Friday and Saturday or by reserving yours in advance
Surf and Turf It!
$10.00
Elevate your steak with a taste of the sea
Specials Menu - Salads
Specials menu is available at dinner hour
Specials Menu - Desserts
Specials menu is available at dinner hour
Important information regarding calories
Adults and youth (ages 13 and older) need an average of 2,000 calories a day. Children (ages 4 to 12) need an average of 1,500 calories a day. Individual needs may vary. For additional nutrition information, contact our restaurant.