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L'Incontro by Rocco, New York, NY

L'Incontro by Rocco

4.8 (310)
$30 and under
Italian
1572 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028-2615

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
L’incontro by Rocco is an upscale Italian restaurant featuring traditional Italian dishes. Located in the Upper East Side, we use the finest ingredients and provide a great atmosphere.

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    On 2nd Avenue in between 81st Street and 82nd Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom

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What 310 people are saying

L'Incontro by Rocco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Incontro by Rocco offers an exceptional dining experience, combining "fantastic food" with "impeccable service." The atmosphere is inviting and elegant, with personal touches from Rocco himself. Guests rave about the "best cacio e pepe" and the attentive staff. This Upper East Side gem is "highly recommended" for both locals and visitors.
310 Reviews
  1. Vivian VIP

    New York City59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, wonderful service. Beautiful space

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  2. Gloria

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Since moving to UES, portions are definitely smaller with higher prices too. Definitely still delicious food though!

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  3. Joan VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Food is amazing and so many great choices. Service was top notch and Rocco makes it a point to visit all of the tables. Will go back many times

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  4. Andrew

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    L’Incontro by Rocco delivers refined comfort - everything was excellent. The melanzane and salads hit just the right notes. The house made pastas, rigatoni and cacio e pepe, stole the show - perfectly cooked, rich, and comforting. Every fish dish (branzino, fish of the day, etc.) we tried was equally impressive. A sweet moment: when we said we were splitting a dish, they proactively plated it separately for us - no hassle, no request. It felt thoughtful and homey. Service felt like dining at a friend’s - attentive, relaxed, no need to lift a finger. We've been there half a dozen times now and highly recommend.

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  5. Nathan VIP

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous dinner at L’Incontro. Had the fish special and it was phenomenal.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High end and modern but traditional Italian with UES ambience and efficiency without being overly priced or pretentious. Rocco is an outstanding chef and he is generous with his portions, his flavors and the time he spends out at the tables socializing with his patrons. Carlos is a kind and steady presence always available to find the right table and keep the mood and evening flowing. A truly great place. Chicken Parm a must. Sorry they ran out of Mussels.

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  7. Tony

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sister had been telling me about this place for months, and I finally made it there. It was everything she boasted about and more. A COMPLETE experience, and highly recommended. The pasta made with tomato water is beyond delicious!

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  8. John C R VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very personal and attentive service from maitre d’ as well as Rocco. Beautiful restaurant.

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  9. Mike VIP

    New York City45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the Best restaurants I've been to in a long time. Food, service, presentation was a 10! Rocco and Carlos are the best, they make everyone feel at home and more importantly treat your family, friends and clients like they're something special. Mike

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  10. Sean

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved celebrating our engagement dinner here! Our favorite restaurant in the city with the best cacio e pepe

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L'Incontro by Rocco is rated 4.8 stars by 310 OpenTable diners.

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  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Upper East Side

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for L'Incontro by Rocco

1572 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028-2615

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On 2nd Avenue in between 81st Street and 82nd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom
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