Bocca

Bocca

Owner

Bocca is a Roman restaurant that has been bustling with patrons since they opened offering a roster of creative Roman dishes to New Yorkers.

The menu creations incorporate only the best and freshest seasonal produce, game, meat, seafood & cheeses accented with only extra-virgin olive oils, traditional Italian aceto balsamico and an array of unusual ingredients that will surprise and delight.

Our meals are complimented by an extensive wine list, a casual dining environment and a friendly and courteous wait staff. The entire restaurant may be rented out for private lunch or dinner parties.

Open for lunch and dinner, they feature live a Jazz trio every Sunday night from 7 until 10 pm, live Bossanova trio every Monday night from 7 until 10 pm. Visit Bocca today for authentic Roman cuisine and superior customer service.

Kathleen Squires

Citysearch

The Scene
The decor of this Roman restaurant avoids the gladiator-and-toga route, thankfully, with a giant Fellini poster displaying the theme instead. Otherwise, "in vino veritas" seems to be the motto here, with a long wine bar, a Chardonnay-colored dining room and an arched, wood-slatted ceiling that resembles a row of halved vats.

The Food
The creative Roman cuisine stands out in a city glutted with Italian fare. Try finding green and red tomato tartare or pancetta-wrapped shrimp afloat on ricotta fondue anywhere else. An overkill of salt, cheese and black pepper causes the popular signature pasta dish, tonnarelli cacio e pepe tossed in a hollowed-out wheel of pecorino cheese, to come on like a chariot of stampeding horses, however. But the straccetti di manzo--tender seared beef served with garlic, cherry tomatoes and arugula--strikes a perfect balance. Coffee mousse served with cubes of sambuca gelee represents a true taste of la dolce vita.

Hits: A genuine sense of warmth from the entire staff.

Misses: Moments of heavy-handedness with seasoning.