L'Incontro by Rocco

Name: L'Incontro by Rocco
Address: 1572 2nd Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10028-2615
Telephone: (718) 721-3532
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (310)

$30 and under

Italian

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

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 11 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

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(718) 721-3532
Website
https://www.lincontrobyrocco.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1572 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028-2615
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
On 2nd Avenue in between 81st Street and 82nd Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

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

Website
https://www.lincontrobyrocco.com/
Phone number
(718) 721-3532

L'Incontro by Rocco

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