Bar Rocco
Midtown West · Manhattan · Italian
Kimpton Era Hotel, 32 W. 48th St., 2nd fl.
Rated 4.8 from 161 Google reviews
Saves $28 on the $45 lunch prix fixe — $73 of à-la-carte food, about 38% off.
Bar Rocco is an Italian American brasserie from James Beard Award-winning chef Rocco DiSpirito, its name a playful nod to both the chef himself and the restaurant's iconic location beside Rockefeller Plaza.
$60 dinner menu
Small Plates
- Burrata & Pomodorini Confit — normally $20. Fresh burrata, confit cherry tomatoes, aged balsamic vinegar, basil
- Little Gem Caesar — normally $21 (best value in this course). Red & green gem lettuce, crisp prosciutto bread, 18-month Parmigiano Reggiano
- Mama's Meatballs — normally $20. Beef, veal & pork, mama's marinara, 18-month Parmigiano Reggiano
Mains
- Spaghetti Pomodoro — normally $26. Italian semolina pasta, slow cooked pomodoro, 18-month Parmigiano Reggiano
- Paccheri Pesto Rosso — normally $29. Italian semolina pasta, Argentine red shrimp, slow cooked pomodoro, basil
- Sunday Gravy Lasagna — normally $32. Mama's meatballs, sweet Italian sausage, Sunday ragù, bechamel, fresh pasta
- Pappardelle Genovese — normally $32. 24-hour smoked short rib ragù, fresh egg pasta, 18-month Parmigiano Reggiano
- Sautéed Salmon Chicory Agro Dolce — normally $35. Crispy skin, braised tardivo, endive, rosa del veneto, ocean herbal velouté
- Chicken Puttanesca — normally $32. Organic Belle & Evans chicken breast, spicy tomato pan sauce, fresh ricotta gnudi
- Steak Frites — normally $52 (best value in this course). 8 oz 36-hour marinated flatiron steak, Hester Street home fries, Italian salsa verde
Dessert
- San Sebastino Cheesecake. Burnt basque style, creamy center, whipped cream, amarena cherries
- Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich Sundae. Biscoff ice cream, amarena cherries, orzata, whipped cream, chocolate curls
- Tiramisu – Affogato Style. Classic layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, cocoa, whipped cream, Fernet-Branca syrup
$45 lunch menu
Small Plates
- Giant Butter Bean Hummus — normally $18. Pistachio crumble, Roman garlic bread
- Little Gem Caesar — normally $21. Red & green gem lettuce, crisp prosciutto bread, 18-month Parmigiano Reggiano
- Summer Garden Panzanella with Grilled Shrimp — normally $38 (best value in this course). Charred gulf shrimp, heirloom tomatoes, roasted peppers, zucchini, sweet corn, basil, lemon, extra virgin olive oil
Mains
- Casa Omelette. Organic three egg omelette filled with aged Parmigiano Reggiano, creamy fresh goat cheese, and fine herbs, served with Hester Street home fries and a lightly dressed watercress salad
- Sautéed Salmon Chicory Agro Dolce — normally $35 (best value in this course). Crispy skin, sweet & sour endives, ocean herbal velouté
- Fish & Chips — normally $28. Fresh haddock, peroni batter, house made tartar sauce, Hester Street home fries, lemon aioli
- Rocco's Big Italian Burger — normally $28. 8 oz Pat LaFrieda aged wagyu blend, brioche bun, provolone, LTO, special sauce, dijon vinaigrette, Hester Street home fries
- Slow Cooked Spaghetti Pomodoro — normally $26. Italian semolina pasta, pomodoro, 18-month Parmigiano Reggiano
- Paccheri Pesto Rosso — normally $29. Italian semolina pasta, Argentine red shrimp, slow cooked pomodoro, basil
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