Authentic Italian pastries & cookies w/ a surprise jam filling in their famous Black & White cookies. Don't miss the crispy cannoli!
This beloved Italian pastry shop in Manhattan is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic baked goods. Renowned for its classic cannolis with perfectly crispy shells and its exceptional Black and White cookies, which hide a delightful apricot jam surprise, it offers a true taste of Italy. While the selection is vast, including delicious chocolate cake and almond horns, the experience is enhanced by its reputation for affordability.
This establishment is celebrated for its authentic Italian pastries and cookies. The Black and White cookies are a standout, noted for a unique apricot jam filling. Cannolis are frequently mentioned, with many enjoying their crispy shells, while chocolate cake is also a hit. Almond horns are recommended if available.
"Customers highly recommend the Black and White cookies for their unique apricot jam filling and the cannolis for their crispy shells. Almond horns are also a recommended item if available."
Customers generally praise the authentic Italian pastries and cookies, particularly the Black and White cookies and cannolis, though some have noted slow and gruff service.
Important Note
Some customers have experienced slow and somewhat gruff service.
"The user was considering Pasticceria Rocco for a cannoli but was unsure if they filled them to order."
Neutral"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."
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