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Rossini by Chef Rocco, Port Charlotte, FL

Rossini by Chef Rocco

4.6
4.6
106 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
18101 Murdock Cir, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Rossini by Chef Rocco was founded out of a passion for authentic Italian cuisine. We believe in using only the finest ingredients to create dishes that are fresh, healthy, and full of flavor.

At Rossini, you'll find hand-picked organic produce, locally sourced meats, and artisanal cheeses. Each dish is a testament to our commitment to quality and the culinary arts.

Our journey began in 2024, when Chef Rocco's dream took shape in a cozy spot conveniently located in the rear of Port Charlotte Mall. Our small eatery offers a warm ambiance with both indoor and outdoor seating. Whether you're here for a family dinner, a special celebration, or a catered event, Rossini by Chef Rocco promises an unforgettable dining experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We offer catering service for all of your events, rehersal dinners, receptions dinner, celebrations and so much more, give us a call and we will be happy to design a wonderful and historic event for you, ciao, ciao

What 106 people are saying

Rossini by Chef Rocco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rossini by Chef Rocco promises "delicious food" and "excellent service," with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests praise its "huge portions" and reasonable pricing. The restaurant features a friendly staff and a variety of Italian dishes. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity. Some note it can be "a little noisy," but the culinary experience is "worth it."

106 Reviews
  1. Sally

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all really enjoyed our meals at Chef Rossini by Chef Rocco. The service was excellent and the food came out nice and hot. 5 stars for everything: food, service, price. Overall a great experience.

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  2. James

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Angelo was very efficient & funny; added personality to our dining experience

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  3. Melissa

    Tampa3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We have eaten here many times and the food is consistent. The service overall has always been a bit slow and not attentive. This time once our food was served the waitress never checked to see how we liked our meal, didn’t come to offer refills on drinks or offer dessert. Never even made eye contact. After 25 minutes of finishing our meal I had to get up and ask her for our check.

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  4. Marlene

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and Excellent Service. Many tempting options on menu. We will return to sample other entrees and pizza. Had lemoncello cake which was also delicious. But no coffee available for customers? In this Wonderful Italian resturant? Thanks to the Chefs and Servers for providing a beautiful evening dinner.

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  5. Marla

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My absolute favorite restaurant in Florida. Love my MaryAnn

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  6. Steve

    Naples15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time and absolutely loved the food. Wine list was nice and reasonable. Thank you.

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  7. George

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was average nothing special. I was expecting better. The noise level was extremely loud. The waitress was not very professional. I don't anticipate going back.

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  8. Brenda

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We are frequent patrons of Rossini’s because we live very close to the establishment and love their food. I must say that tonight, we were highly disappointed. Not only was our server, Sarah, sarcastic and loud but our experience was not what we have had in the past. I will skip her comments, and I will get to the point. I ordered veal francaise, but was served chicken francaise. When she came back after taking it away, she said it was going be a “hot moment” before I get my dinner. Mind you my mother and husband had theirs for already 10 minutes before she came to check on our dinners to begin with. After another 20 minutes, my husband and mom were already done with their dinners, I asked if my dinner was already being made, and she said yes, so I said I’ll take it to go. She came back with a “mandarin shot” for me, which I really didn’t need because I’ve only had a tiny bit of a stuffed zucchini flower as an appetizer. Finally, around another 15 minutes, my dinner came back “to go”. We have NEVER had this kind of experience there. I made reservations weeks ago because my mother was coming in from NJ and we wanted to take her to the best Italian restaurant around. This was not the case. Additionally, my husbands meal had 3 mussels that weren’t open in his dish. He pointed it out to the server, Sarah, and she returned 10 minutes later with 3 mussels on a plate and basically tossed them at him . That’s not the point!!! When there are 4 mussels on the plate and you serve 3 closed, something is wrong with checking dishes in the kitchen. They should have never been unopened and served from the get go. We still tipped her 20%, and I never ate dinner with my husband and mother, I boxed mine up to go because they were finished, and mine never came out!!! Very disappointed!! I emailed and never received an answer back.

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  9. Mike VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    No frills, just good Italian food. I would make a reservation.

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  10. Riza

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cam on 26th to celebrate husband's birthday. Food was very, very good and our server was attentive. My only complaint are the tables are too close together. A couple was seated next to us and we felt like our personal space was being taken.

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Rossini by Chef Rocco is rated 4.6 stars by 106 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Rossini by Chef Rocco

18101 Murdock Cir, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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Additional information

  • Cross street
    Back of Port Charlotte Center Mall
  • Neighborhood
    Port Charlotte
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer catering service for all of your events, rehersal dinners, receptions dinner, celebrations and so much more, give us a call and we will be happy to design a wonderful and historic event for you, ciao, ciao
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