Rocco’s Café Menu (Update 2025)
Rocco’s Café in San Francisco offers a diverse menu of Italian cuisine, breakfast, and brunch options, along with sandwiches. The restaurant provides a range of amenities, including vegan and vegetarian options, wheelchair accessibility, and outdoor seating. Customers praise the friendly service, generous portion sizes, and delicious dishes like the sourdough french toast, frittata, calamari, tiramisu, and lemon ricotta rigatoni. The new owner, Michael, has brought fresh energy to the restaurant, engaging with customers and ensuring a memorable dining experience. With a cozy ambiance and accommodating staff, Rocco’s Café is a must-visit spot for authentic Italian flavors and a welcoming atmosphere.
Breakfast
Egg Plate
eggs any style, with breakfast potatoes, your choice of bacon or sausage and your choice of toast
Italian Omelete
egg omelete with Italian sausage, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, basil and provolone cheese. Served with potatoes and your choice of toast
Veggie Omelete
egg omelete with mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, broccolini and cheddar cheese. Served with potatoes and your choice of toast
Cheese Omelete
egg omelete with cheddar, parmesan and provolone cheese. Served with potatoes and your choice of toast
Steak & Eggs
Tender steak served with choice of egg style, breakfast sides, and toast. Steak cooked to preferred temperature.
Roccos Frittata
egg frittata with sausage, potatoes, tomatoes, basil, parmesan and provolone cheese. Served with potatoes and your choice of toast
Joes Special Scramble
eggs scrambled with ground beef, garlic, onions, mushrooms and Italian kale. Served with potatoes and your choice of toast
Taylor Ham & Cheese Egg Sandwich
New Jersey style Taylor ham, scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese on a poppyseed kaiser roll. Served with breakfast potatoes
Grilled Polenta & Eggs
Grilled polenta with eggs. Egg options: Over Easy, Over Medium, Over Hard, Scrambled, Sunny Side Up, Poached, Egg Whites, Extra Egg.
Breakfast Salad
poached eggs, atop an Italian kale and balsamic salad, with grilled tomatoes and avocado
Pancake
traditional buttermilk pancakes. Option to add blueberries or chocolate chips
French Toast
pieces of sourdough French toast. Option to add strawberries and whipped cream
Joes Special
Ground beef sauteed with garlic, onions, mushrooms, Italian kale and egg, to hold it all together, topped with parmesan cheese
Eggs
Side order of eggs any style
Bacon
Side order of bacon
Sausage
Side order of sausage
Potatoes
Side order of Yukon Gold crushed crispy breakfast potatoes
Side Pancake
Side order of traditional buttermilk pancake. Option to add blueberries or chocolate chips
Side French Toast
Side order of pieces of sourdough French toast. Option to add strawberries and whipped cream
Toast
Side order of your choice of toast, with butter
Biscuit
Side order of buttermilk biscuit. Available on Saturday and Sunday only
Side Fruit
Side order of seasonal fruit and berries
SIDE Avocado
Side order of sliced avocado
Breakfast Sides
Appetizers
Whipped Ricotta
Creamy whipped ricotta with a hint of chili flakes, served alongside crusty bread and a rosemary-infused olive oil dip.
Bowl Of Soup
Chef-crafted soup of the day, featuring a variety of fresh ingredients. Please ask your server for today's selection.
Cannellini Bean Salad
Cannellini beans typically mixed with fresh greens, tossed in a light garlic and olive oil dressing.
Fried Ravioli
Crispy breaded ravioli topped with grated cheese and fresh herbs, served with a side of marinara sauce.
Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden-brown chicken nuggets seasoned with a light sprinkle of herbs.
Garlic Bread
Crisp, buttery toasted bread infused with aromatic garlic and herbs.
Calamari
Crispy fried calamari rings with a hint of lemon, garnished with fresh herbs.
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Typically includes crispy bacon, balsamic glaze, and shaved parmesan cheese.
Fried Polenta Sticks
Crispy cornmeal sticks typically served with marinara sauce for dipping.
Garlic Fries
Crispy fries tossed in aromatic garlic and herbs.
Regular Fries
Crispy golden fries, salted to perfection.
Kale Cesar Salad
Crisp kale tossed with Caesar dressing, cherry tomatoes, and shaved Parmesan.
Chopped Salad
Chopped romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, olives, and red onions, typically tossed with a house vinaigrette.
Farro Grain Salad
Arugula, farro, ricotta salata, olives, raisins, pine nuts, goat cheese, and lemon vinaigrette.
Italian Antipasto Salad
House chopped romaine, Italian kale, salami, provolone cheese, tomatoes, red onions and cannelloni beans, tossed in champagne vinaigrette
Salads
Sandwiches
Meatball Sandwich
Hearty meatball sandwich with choice of sides: fries, side salad, or no side.
Chicken French Dip
Topped with tender chicken, served with your choice of fries, side salad, or no side.
Eggplant Parm Sandwich
Eggplant parmesan with choice of fries, side salad, or no side. A classic Italian sandwich option.
Chicken Parm Sandwich
Chicken Parmesan sandwich. Options: Fries, side salad, or no side.
Prime Rib French Dip
Thinly sliced prime rib, served with au jus. Choice of fries, side salad, or no side.
Penne Primavera HALF
Penne pasta tossed with sauted seasonal vegetables, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
Baked Penne HALF
Oven-baked penne pasta with ricotta and spices.
Shrimp Parmesan HALF
Breaded shrimp topped with tomato sauce and provolone cheese.
Half Chicken Parm
Breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce and provolone cheese.
Half Chicken Marsala
Sauted chicken breast with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce.
Half Chicken Picatta
Lightly floured chicken breast sauted with capers in a lemon white wine sauce.
Half Lunch Sizes
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Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives, typically dressed with a light vinaigrette.
Cup Soup
Housemade soup, made fresh daily. Call us for today's selection.
Cavatelli Pesto
Cavatelli pasta typically includes basil pesto, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
Penne Primavera
Penne pasta with a medley of sauted vegetables, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil, typically including zucchini, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
Pierogi
Dumplings typically filled with potato and cheese, sauted with onions and served with sour cream.
Baked Penne
Penne pasta in creamy tomato sauce with Italian sausage, topped with a three-cheese blend.
Lasagna
Layered pasta with rich meat sauce, creamy bchamel, and melted cheese.
Meatballs & Spaghetti
Homemade meatballs with marinara sauce served over al dente spaghetti, topped with parmesan cheese.
Alfredo
Fettuccine noodles in a creamy alfredo sauce, typically featuring garlic and parmesan cheese.
Pastas
Entrees
Shrimp Gamberino
Succulent shrimp paired with fresh pasta, garnished with sauted mushrooms, tomatoes, and basil.
Clams & Fettuccine
Fettuccine pasta with fresh clams, sauted in a white wine and garlic sauce, typically includes herbs and lemon.
Shrimp Parmesan
Breaded and fried shrimp with marinara sauce, topped with melted cheese, served over spaghetti.
Lemon Caper Sole
Pan-seared sole with lemon, capers, white wine, and a touch of butter. Typically includes garlic and fresh herbs.
Eggplant Parmesan
Elegant and savory dish made with breaded eggplant, tomato sauce, and melted cheese.
Grilled Polenta
Typically includes prosciutto di parma, shaved parmigiano, fennel, aged balsamico, and extra virgin olive oil.
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded and fried chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted provolone cheese, served over spaghetti.
Chicken Marsala
Succulent chicken breast in a rich marsala wine and mushroom Sauce
Chicken Picatta
Sauted chicken breast, lemon butter sauce, capers, and white wine over fresh linguine.
Balsamic & Calabrian Chili Ribeye
Balsamic & Calabrian Chili marinated Ribeye served with Yukon Gold Smashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables
Side Fries
Crispy golden fries, perfectly seasoned, ideal as a delicious side.
Side Veg
Sauted vegetables typically including broccoli, carrots, and zucchini, cooked with garlic and olive oil.
Side Polenta
Polenta: Typically includes cornmeal, often baked or grilled, and may feature parmesan or gorgonzola cheese.
Side House Salad
Crisp lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and cucumbers topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Sides
Desserts
Tiramisu
Classic Italian Tiramisu, which consists of layers of coffee-soaked sponge cake and mascarpone cream topped with cocoa powder
Chocolate Cake
Gluten and nut free dense and fudgy chocolate cake
Spumoni
Spumoni Ice Cream cake slice, which consists of layers of vanilla & cherries, pistachio & chocolate ice cream with a cookie crumble crust
Zeppole
Fried Italian doughnuts rolled in powder sugar served with a marsala fruit compote sauce
Taylor Ham Benedict
New Jersey style Taylor ham and poached eggs, on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce. Served with breakfast potatoes
Shrimp Omelette
egg omelette with shrimp, mushrooms, marinara sauce and cheese. Served with breakfast potatoes
Strawberry French Toast
pieces of sourdough French toast, topped with strawberries and marsala sweet cream
Brunch Specials
Na Beverages
Soda
Refreshing carbonated beverage, perfect for quenching your thirst.
Iced Tea
Chilled, Refreshing Brewed Tea, Perfectly Balanced for a Hot Day
Arnold Palmer
Refreshing blend of iced tea and lemonade, a classic thirst quencher.
Lemonade
Refreshing citrus beverage.
Italian Soda
Pellegrino
Effervescent Pellegrino Sparkling Water, Refreshing with a Crisp Finish
Juice
A selection of fruit juices, typically including apple, tomato, grapefruit, pineapple, orange, and cranberry.
Coffee
Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.
Iced Coffee
Chilled, refreshing brew for a revitalizing pause.
Espresso
Espresso with choice of regular or decaf coffee.
Latte
Coffee latte with choice of regular or decaf coffee.
Cappuccino
Rich, creamy cappuccino. Options for regular or decaf coffee.
Americano
Americano with choice of regular or decaf coffee.
Mocha
Rich espresso blended with dark chocolate and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream.
Hot Chocolate
Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.
Specialty Coffee Drink
Custom-roasted Italian coffee blend, typically featuring notes of rich espresso, steamed milk, and a touch of foam.
Brown Sugar Latte
Espresso with steamed milk, sweetened with brown sugar syrup, creating a rich and creamy coffee experience.
Milk
Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.