We dined at Rocca last March 27,2012 for my Graduation dinner. My mom got vouchers from Ensogo so we decided to try this place.
Rocca is situated at the 8th floor of Torre Venezia Suites. When we arrived there, I was surprised because I wasn't expecting to find a classy and laid back place. Two thumbs up for ambiance!
The seats look comfortable and pretty.
Ambiance: ✔
Interiors and lighting: ✔
Now, off to FOOD :)
Rocca serves Spanish, French, Italian, Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Everything on the menu sounds appetizing. I seriously had a hard time picking which one to eat. The bad thing is.. I forgot the names of the items that we ordered (I was too excited to eat!)
Appetizer: Chicken tandoori with Pita Bread
The pita bread is crispy, I think it's fried. The chicken tandoori is tasteless if you won't put chutney in it. I wish I know what the chutney is made of, but it's so good! It tastes strong by itself but when you pair it with the tandoori and the pita, it's perfect. The flavors and texture bursts in your mouth. It's so damn good.
Chicken stuffed with three mushrooms in orange gravy sauce
This is what I had: Chicken stuffed with three mushrooms in orange gravy sauce. One word: FANTASTIC. The vegetables are still crisp and fresh. It's perfectly cooked. My chicken is a bit overcooked for my liking, nonetheless, it's still good. The mushrooms (I don't know which mushrooms they are) are so good. What stood out for me is the orange gravy sauce. It's the star of this dish and it gives the dish a kick. It's tangy and velvety.
My mom, aunt and lolo ordered other items but I can't remember the names. (My bad, sorry!) Here they are:
The tuna dish that my lolo ordered
Pork dish that my aunt ordered
The beef and cheese in white sauce that my mom and brother ordered (The beef is reeeeeeeeaally tender and good!)
Being the dessert lover that I am, I always make it a point to leave a room for desserts. Not only one, but two ;)
Crepe Samurai
Fried vanilla gelato with chocolate ganache
I wanted to order their Mango Pavlova but it's unavailable at the time of our visit so I ordered the fried vanilla gelato instead. It's like an ecstasy, very addicting. Haha! The chocolate ganache and the other syrup (I don't what it is again) brought the fried gelato to new heights. It's a perfect way to end the meal.
The crepe samurai is unexpectedly great. I thought it would be just like any other crepe I have tasted but it proved me wrong. The crepe itself is HEAVENLY. It's so soft! The mangoes are sweet and the vanilla gelato balances the flavors. All in all: PERFECT.
Service is also great. Staff are friendly and they attended to all our needs. So if you're looking for a place to unwind and you wanna enjoy great food and drinks, I really recommend this place. I'll be back for the mango pavlova!
What I love about my mom is her groupon obsession and she likes to research about the newest dining places in the metro. That's why we end up discovering hidden jewels like Rocca. Thanks mom!
ROCCA RISTORANTE
8th Flr, Torre Venezia Suites
#170 Timog Avenue corner Scout Santiago Street, Quezon City, Philippines
Mon - Sat: 11:00 am-2:00 pm
6:00 pm-11:00 pm
