Iconic Italian bakery w/ the best Black & White cookies (hidden jam!), great cannolis & classic pastries. A must-visit West Village sweet spot.
This West Village institution is a quintessential Italian pastry shop, serving up classic desserts and cookies that have been a neighborhood favorite for generations. It's the perfect spot to grab a sweet treat after exploring the charming streets, offering a taste of authentic New York Italian bakery culture.
Known for its authentic Italian pastries, Pasticceria Rocco is highly recommended for its Black and White cookies, with a unique apricot jam filling, and its cannolis, which are often described as having crispy shells. While most feedback on the food is positive, some customers have found the service to be slow and less than welcoming.
"Customers highly recommend the Black and White cookies, noting the unique apricot jam filling, and also praise the cannolis for their crispy shells. Almond horns are also recommended if available."
Customers generally praise the authentic Italian pastries, particularly the Black and White cookies and cannolis, though some have noted the service can be slow or gruff.
Important Note
While generally well-regarded for its food, some customers have experienced slow and somewhat gruff service.
"The user is confirming the logistics of a food crawl event, mentioning Rocco's Pastry Shop as a stop for Italian desserts."
Neutral"A commenter corrected a previous mention of 'Bleaker st' to 'Rocco's' on Bleecker Street, implying it is the correct location."
Neutral"Rocco's on Bleecker Street is suggested as a place that should have the desired pastry."
Neutral"Rocco's Pastry Shop is the final destination for a Greenwich Village food crawl. The post mentions that it offers Italian desserts such as cannoli and tiramisu, along with cookies, available for grab-and-go."
Neutral"Did not like Rocco's due to poor service and unimpressive cannoli, preferring Veniero's."
Negative"States Rocco's is great, in contrast to Ferrara."
Positive"Recommends Rocco's on Bleecker, also mentioning Cafe Palermo in Little Italy and Villabate Alba in Brooklyn."
Positive"States that Rocco's is the most affordable option by far."
Positive"States that Veniero's and Rocco's are the only places for cannolis in Manhattan for their Jersey Italian family."
Positive"Recommends Rocco's on Bleecker in addition to Veniero's."
Positive"Rocco's Bakery on Bleecker is open until midnight on weekends."
Neutral"If Rocco's has almond horns, this commenter recommends getting one, also stating their cannoli are very good."
Positive"Rocco's is recommended for Italian cookies and treats, and is located near good pizza places and Faicco's for deli meats and sandwiches."
Positive"Rocco's is suggested as another great option for Italian cookies, comparable to Veniero's but potentially more crowded due to its location."
Positive"Rocco's is recommended for Italian cookies, with a mention that Ferrara Bakery is also a good option."
Positive"The user confirms that Rocco's appears to have the desired Italian cookies and plans to visit despite the distance."
Positive"Rocco's in the West Village is recommended for Italian cookies."
Positive"Pasticceria Rocco offered decent cannolis with crispy shells, and the user's son enjoyed his chocolate cake. However, the service was slow and somewhat gruff."
Neutral"Commenter Garconavecunreve suggests Rocco Pastry in Little Italy as a place that makes biscotti, which the original poster was seeking. They add a note that choosing to go to Little Italy is up to the user, which may imply considerations about the area."
Neutral"States that Rocco's has the best Black and White cookies in their opinion, noting the hidden apricot jam underneath the frosting."
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