What People Are Saying About Rocky & Carlo Restaurant & Bar
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In Short – The view out the front door is industrial sprawl. The walls are wood paneling. The bar is kitchen counter-top acrylic. But you came to eat, so just keep moving toward the chow line. This is workingman's food the way your Cajun Italian-American momma used to cook. The po' boys define New Orleans. The Italian entrees are crafted by the hands of saints; the red sauce is divine; the fried food is fantastic. The gravy is a godsend.
09/26/09
This is what home is
by ssurla at Citysearch
I was in town visiting family. I was spending the day with my niece who didn't remember a lot of things I associate with Chalmette, specifically, she didn't recall much about Rocky & Carlo's. I dragged her butt there where we split a roast beef po-boy and had some traditional mac'n'cheese with brown gravy. We also had two beverages and the total was 15.75! She was shocked because the roast beef "wasn't the cheap stuff, but the good kind" and the gravy was everywhere. Even on our faces after a few bites! I always say that, if it ain't sloppy, it ain't good. We could not finish the SMALL order of mac'n'cheese so she took it home and used it for her family the next night. All their drinks are bottled so they gave a Mardi Gras cup with ice. We asked if we could keep them and they were more than happy to oblige. She's now planning on driving all the way from Avondale with her husband to show him how wonderful Rocky's is and we'll always have that wonderful memory of lunch the old school way. :)
- Pros: Great value
- Cons: Too much food (is that really a con??)
08/04/09
Simply the best!
by jayedeaux at Citysearch
A must when heading to Da Parish! Try the muffaletta or shrimp creole for a break from the usual veal parmesan with baked macaroni.
- Pros: Friendly Service, Delicious Food!
- Cons: Rowdy Locals! Kitchen Closes at 8!
02/06/09
best baked macaroni
by blondychick at Citysearch
I have been there about four times in less then two months. The food is delicious and the best macaroni you can ever eat. The veal parmeasan is delicious along with the catifsh. Well to be honest, I hadn't tried anything there that i didnt' like. The prices are cheap and you get a lot of food. You can't eat all of it, you have to take the rest home!!! To much to eat!! It's a very friendly atmosphere. If you haven't been there you should really go. They serve just about anything you could think of.
- Pros: excellent food and cheap for the amount of food you get
The Details on Rocky & Carlo Restaurant & Bar
One of New Orleans' Best:
Nominated for best Italian restaurant for its legendary baked macaroni and local color.
Order Easy:
The perfect meal is a wop salad, veal Parmigiana, macaroni topped with red gravy, a Barq's root beer and bread pudding—but you'd have to be hungry as a horse to finish it.
Make Friends:
Belly up to the bar, order a Bud and wait. Before long, one of the waitresses will be calling you "hawt," "dawlin'" or "sugar."
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Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Cheap Eats
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