Since our launch in 2005, Rococo Italian restaurant Melbourne endeavours to always provide you with delicious Italian food. Our chefs pride themselves on preparing classic Italian cuisine with fresh produce, served with finesse, for which Italy is known and loved. We like to think that what we do is "simple Italian food done well".
Rococo's Italian menu is at once classic and contemporary. You can't help but just love our fresh and perfect house-made pasta. We are renowned for our soft gnocchi that literally melts in your mouth. Our steak is aged for six weeks, and our prosciutto for four months. Our vast but curated antipasti selection features the finest produce and most authentic tastes for you to enjoy.
Rococo's Italian menu is at once classic and contemporary. You can't help but just love our fresh and perfect house-made pasta. We are renowned for our soft gnocchi that literally melts in your mouth. Our steak is aged for six weeks, and our prosciutto for four months. Our vast but curated antipasti selection features the finest produce and most authentic tastes for you to enjoy.
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All of our oven baked dishes and pasta sauces are sold frozen and can be stored in your freezer. Self-isolation and social distancing does not mean you cannot enjoy your favourite Rococo dishes. We are now offering range of Frozen Rococo meals and pasta sauces ready to heat straight from your freezer.
Note: the menus for our Italian restaurant in St Kilda are a sample only, and subject to change. We also have an extensive wine list available at the venue. Rococo Acland Street St Kilda restaurant's atmosphere is both seductive and vibrant, bustling and intimate. The place where Rococo's signature antipasti boards and simple Italian flavours first came to be, it continues to attract diners from all over Melbourne some 10 years later.
Note: the menus provided for our Italian restaurant Hawthorn are a sample only, and subject to change. We also have an extensive wine list available at the venue. Light, bright, simple, casual - this is our approach to both, Italian food, and the space at our Glenferrie Road venue. Enjoy a shared meal or a social drink at the best Italian restaurant in Hawthorn.
Note: the menus for our Italian restaurant in Point Cook are a sample only, and subject to change. We also have an extensive wine list available at the venue. Serving the finest in modern Italian cuisine. Whether you are looking for an antipasti selection to share with a refreshing aperol spritz, an artisan Neapolitan style pizzas or a hand made pasta with a glass of chianti you will find what you are looking for at Rococo.
Are you looking for a restaurant to host your next celebration? At Rococo we can cater for small or large group dining events in Melbourne. From small intimate gatherings to large functions, our restaurants are perfect to celebrate special occasions such as your birthday, anniversary, graduation, corporate function or any other type of group event.
Reviews (26)
Michele De Francesco
Jan 10, 2022
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Good food but really Mcdonald's service. The water arrived after almost 20min wait along with the cocktails. I ordered the starters to enjoy them with the drinks and got the pizzas first and then the starters when right from the start I was clear with my order. I asked to decant a $120 bottle of 2014 and the waitress understood that I wanted the discount. Really unprofessional on the front floor
Gaurav Sinha
Jan 05, 2022
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Clare Gareski
Jan 02, 2022
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Can not thank the staff at St Kilda enough for saving the day today after our originally booked venue for my inlaws 50th Wedding Anniversary cancelled on us 30 mins prior to our booking time. The staff were… amazing and accommodating due to the circumstances. Got us seated earlier and were amazing! All of the meals and cocktails were delicious and we could not have asked for a better day after we thought our day had been ruined. We can't wait to come back and enjoy more meals in the future!
Jeanine Holtmann
Dec 26, 2021
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Ordered a mushroom risotto which sounded and indeed looked delicious. The rice was well cooked and the mushroom textures were perfect but there was so much salt I couldn't taste anything else but salt and pine nuts. The salt was extremely overpowering which was disappointing.
The three other dishes for our table were enjoyed by the diners so hopefully it was just a one off for my risotto.
The three other dishes for our table were enjoyed by the diners so hopefully it was just a one off for my risotto.
Charlie Pizarro
Dec 22, 2021
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Great food at its absolute best. You know when there is love in food when it tastes this fantastic. The service was above exceptional, but the food was simply sensational. Pasta and ingredients were incredibly fresh. I completely recommend this restaurant. Well done everyone. You run a very tight ship. I have not had a meal this great in a very long time. Thank you
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Surbhi Sood
Nov 14, 2021
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Rococo point cook in particular, go here if you want to be insulted for expecting food to be as advertised in the menu!
Extremely unprofessional management, downright incompetent staff who cannot handle a basic diner query on missing elements on the dish!
Every restaurant we have been to since lockdown has had some service issue which we are more… than happy to accomodate and support,
there is just no excuse for talking down paying customers, and rudeness!
The waitress, Chef Harry and manager Amy all need proper training before they should be allowed to work with customers!
Extremely unprofessional management, downright incompetent staff who cannot handle a basic diner query on missing elements on the dish!
Every restaurant we have been to since lockdown has had some service issue which we are more… than happy to accomodate and support,
there is just no excuse for talking down paying customers, and rudeness!
The waitress, Chef Harry and manager Amy all need proper training before they should be allowed to work with customers!
Ravneet Mundi
Nov 06, 2021
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Amulia Maya
Sep 18, 2021
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Amanda Hall
Sep 16, 2021
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Nicki Tsikourias
Aug 21, 2021
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Roger Ann Farrugia
Aug 14, 2021
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Mandy P.
Jul 19, 2021
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Shanae Tantram
Jul 11, 2021
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Abdurahman Katamish
Jun 23, 2020
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What a great place and the server was really amazing, we ordered ice for our water cause it was so hot which can be a little annoying but as soon as our first ice melted he got us two other cups of ice, which was very thoughtful...
The food was so tasty too. We ordered the Saffron Arancini as an appetizer and the yummy potato and rosemary pizza along with the ricotta and spinach cannelloni. Simply everything was so yummy.
Thanks
Xx
The food was so tasty too. We ordered the Saffron Arancini as an appetizer and the yummy potato and rosemary pizza along with the ricotta and spinach cannelloni. Simply everything was so yummy.
Thanks
Xx
Rose D.
Feb 14, 2020
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This place was always busy when we walked by and the food looked incredible so we had to stop!
We got the Salumi Due pizza, which had light, crispy crust, and was a good size to split between two! The burata on top was delicious.
Also tried the Tagliatelle Carbonara, which was phenomenal! Pasta was slightly al dente, creamy, and lots of pieces of pancetta. Would come back again just for that!!
Drinks were ok -- G&T and a Limone Spritz. Nice, but nothing special.
Service was a bit slow, but overall the atmosphere was nice and the food was good.
We got the Salumi Due pizza, which had light, crispy crust, and was a good size to split between two! The burata on top was delicious.
Also tried the Tagliatelle Carbonara, which was phenomenal! Pasta was slightly al dente, creamy, and lots of pieces of pancetta. Would come back again just for that!!
Drinks were ok -- G&T and a Limone Spritz. Nice, but nothing special.
Service was a bit slow, but overall the atmosphere was nice and the food was good.
Hayley J.
May 08, 2019
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Unfortunately, I have to leave 1 star. And that 1 star only goes towards the friendly staff I worked with while at the St. Kilda location for close to 4 months. The owner still refuses to pay me for the 38 + hours I worked the week before I had to leave the country unexpectedly (and it has been almost 2 months). And I was apparently one of the highest tip earners... not that I ever saw much of that money, and not that it was even appreciated. So I guess I shouldn't be surprised he expects slave labor, he is horrible to his wait staff and managers. And the things I have seen in that establishment
Alexa L.
Feb 24, 2019
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David P.
Sep 03, 2018
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Gretta R.
Jul 10, 2018
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Emily B.
Apr 23, 2018
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Philipp K.
Mar 30, 2018
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Friends had salmon benedict, it was alright but nothing special and not much.
The service itself was horrible, first no one came to our table. They wanted to bring us a wrong order. Later on they brought the food without cutlery and at the end after waiting the waitress told us we have to pay inside. When the next table could pay outside.
The service itself was horrible, first no one came to our table. They wanted to bring us a wrong order. Later on they brought the food without cutlery and at the end after waiting the waitress told us we have to pay inside. When the next table could pay outside.
Dawn F.
Feb 18, 2018
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Avoid. We came for brunch. My pizza was raw in the middle but they refused to recook it saying it would make it too dry. So $23 for a pizza I couldn't eat. Of course, it was on the bill. Along with a surprise $2 charge for eating on.. Sunday. Inside.
They really, really, push the drinks because they are $$$ and no, I don't want to spend $10 for a juice.
Too many other places to go. Go there.
They really, really, push the drinks because they are $$$ and no, I don't want to spend $10 for a juice.
Too many other places to go. Go there.
Sus W.
Aug 08, 2017
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Rococo was a delight. The food was extraordinary and left me wanting to go back to try other dishes. Albeit a more expensive restaurant for St Kilda it didn't leave us questioning why. The staff were attentive, polite and outstanding attention to detail.
It isn't necessarily a romantic venue, it has a lively and sometimes loud environment.
It was clean, lite beautifully and the food was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back.
Enjoy.
It isn't necessarily a romantic venue, it has a lively and sometimes loud environment.
It was clean, lite beautifully and the food was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back.
Enjoy.
Tempest W.
Feb 22, 2016
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Hey! I liked this place!
Simple food done very well! Possibly the most delicious bruschetta I have ever eaten. It had a lovely bread base with a good crunch, but not enough to hurt your gums, it was spread with pesto, topped with superbly warm and flavourful tomatoes, some soft goats cheese and baby rocket. Simply delicious!
The garlic prawns were bang on point! beautifully cooked, not swimming in a bucket of oil, like a recent experience. We had some chicken skewers that were on a bed of the most tasty and lovely salad. It contained warm tomatoes, tiny diced bits of spanish onion, minute crumbles
Simple food done very well! Possibly the most delicious bruschetta I have ever eaten. It had a lovely bread base with a good crunch, but not enough to hurt your gums, it was spread with pesto, topped with superbly warm and flavourful tomatoes, some soft goats cheese and baby rocket. Simply delicious!
The garlic prawns were bang on point! beautifully cooked, not swimming in a bucket of oil, like a recent experience. We had some chicken skewers that were on a bed of the most tasty and lovely salad. It contained warm tomatoes, tiny diced bits of spanish onion, minute crumbles
Donald Y.
Dec 18, 2011
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A wonderful place to relax on a warm summer arvo/evening in St. Kilda's Acland St.
Came here on a sweltering Saturday afternoon, and needless to say St. Kilda was busy. This place was just as packed, and we managed to grab a spot indoors - the al fresco seating was understandably full.
We weren't too hungry and were more after a late arvo snack with a glass of wine so we just ordered two pizzas at around $20 each. Bit of a mistake - these things are pretty damn big. Thought this place would have followed the current $20 thin-crust four-slices minimal-toppings Melbourne pizza trend that
Came here on a sweltering Saturday afternoon, and needless to say St. Kilda was busy. This place was just as packed, and we managed to grab a spot indoors - the al fresco seating was understandably full.
We weren't too hungry and were more after a late arvo snack with a glass of wine so we just ordered two pizzas at around $20 each. Bit of a mistake - these things are pretty damn big. Thought this place would have followed the current $20 thin-crust four-slices minimal-toppings Melbourne pizza trend that
Alexander R.
Nov 13, 2011
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Rococo is really popular and constantly busy. They seem to attract large groups of annoying people, which I suppose isn't their fault but makes it hard to enjoy when there are loud and invasive groups in your ear the whole time. I actually moved tables once to try and get a quiet corner but was unsuccessful.
Some people really enjoy places that are busy and buzzing with noise and people where it becomes a competition to see who can talk the loudest. I'm not a huge fan of that type of atmosphere; I'm more of a casual and quiet chat with a friend over breakfast or lunch kind of guy
Some people really enjoy places that are busy and buzzing with noise and people where it becomes a competition to see who can talk the loudest. I'm not a huge fan of that type of atmosphere; I'm more of a casual and quiet chat with a friend over breakfast or lunch kind of guy
