Iconic Italian pastry shop serving up classic cannoli w/ crispy shells & Black & White cookies w/ hidden jam. A must-visit for old-school NYC Italian bakery vibes.
Indulge in the authentic flavors of Italy at this beloved West Village pastry shop, a favorite for traditional Italian desserts and baked goods. Celebrated for its classic cannoli with crispy shells and delightful Black and White cookies, often noted for a surprise apricot jam filling. It's a quintessential stop for those seeking a taste of old-school New York Italian bakery charm.
This establishment is celebrated for its traditional Italian baked goods, with a particular emphasis on its cannoli, often described as having perfectly crispy shells. The Black and White cookies are also a standout, with some patrons highlighting a unique apricot jam filling. While most feedback on the food is positive, one reviewer found the cannoli unimpressive.
"Customers highly recommend the Black and White cookies, noting a unique apricot jam filling. The cannoli are also frequently praised for their crispy shells, and almond horns are suggested if available."
Customers generally praise the authentic Italian pastries, with specific call-outs for the Black and White cookies and cannoli. However, some have noted that service can be slow and occasionally gruff.
Important Note
Service has been described as slow and somewhat gruff by at least one customer.
"Pasticceria Rocco was suggested as a place to go for Italian desserts, in the context of the original post seeking cheesecake."
Neutral"This pastry shop is suggested as a place to end a food crawl on a sweet note. It offers Italian pastries like cannoli and tiramisu. The chocolate cannoli and napoleon were listed as personal picks."
Positive"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."
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