What a gem this place is! We are Americans who used to live in Sydney on holiday to Australia with our kids for the first time. We chose Roccella because one kid wanted pasta and the other pizza. Not only was the food delicious, but the service was excellent and efficient. The owner, Bruno, was incredibly gracious and generous. He made sure we were able to get one of the last tables of the night, chatted to us several times and even treated us to some complementary dessert -- donuts with Nutella and cannoli. Both were divine -- and as a quarter Italian, I know my desserts! Hope to return some day on a future visit. We wish Bruno well on his endeavours.

I am leaving this review because of one staff member in particular. Sebastian was absolutely fantastic. His service was impeccable and really made the experience of the restaurant. Will definitely be coming back and asking for him. ( also get the polpette pizza )

The pizza dough was fantastic, but the toppings were a bit underwhelming in both flavour and quantity. I would’ve preferred if the Amalfi (prawn) had a bit more ricotta, and it would be nicer served with a lemon wedge on the side rather than the thinly sliced lemons we had to pick out. The other pizza was alright, but nothing particularly memorable. The spritzers were lovely though - especially the Hugo. Service was very quick, but the whole experience felt a little rushed, like the staff were eager to take orders and turn over tables as quickly as possible.

I really enjoyed my lunch session here at Rocchella in East Melbourne. It has such a great vibe as being on the outskirts of the city it was easy to get. The service was great and the food being the pizza and pasta is one of the best I've ever had. The woodfore pizza was cooked perfectly full of flavour. Thr charcoal dough was unique. My favourite was the truffle pizza. The beef ragu cooked with spaghetti was delicious that i wish I hadn't ordered it to share and ordered my own serving. It was so delicious. Totally recommend for lunch and dinner. Really great vibe and makes you feel like you are fine dining yet menu was reasonable priced.

We had a group of 6 for a work dinner and the service, the food, everything was magic. Loris looked after us wonderfully and thank you so much for being so attentive. I was here previously for a work breakfast at least 2 years ago. Honestly, the service and food feels exactly the same. The honestly and attention to detail in the service is second to none. I’m pretty sure Loris looked after us a few years ago too. I can’t wait to come back with my work group. I can’t wait to introduce friends here and I can’t wait to bring my husband here. My husband is a coeliac and the menu is very extensive for gluten free options. Thank you for everything and being such a special place.