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| - I absolutely adore this place, and this is coming from someone who grew up in Oregon on the iconic Maria's fare. However, La Rocca's raises the bar for Italian dining in this town, despite two other authentic Italian food outposts (Alberici's and Maria's) and there certainly is no comparison to any of the chain pizza joints around the village.
La Rocca's owners are welcoming and friendly. They make you feel like you are actually part of the family (you know, just like Olive Garden wishes it could be, except La Rocca's isn't disingenuous about it). On a few occasions, I have even been treated to complimentary items such as cannoli, hand-made Italian sausage, or glasses of wine (generosity that certainly enhanced the warm feelings my date and I were already enjoying). Granted, it probably helps that I eat there often but, to be perfectly honest, there aren't many other places in Oregon I would bother to eat because they just don't measure up to La Rocca's. The Tiziana's Choice is my favorite pizza there (eggplant, basil, cheeses... yum!) and the fact that there are tasty vegetarian options is greatly appreciated, even though I'm not completely vegetarian, just somewhat health conscious.
And to those who complain about delays, it all depends on when you order. I guarantee that most weeknights would present no trouble at all to receive your food in a very timely manner. And it's only because La Rocca's is popular (and for good reason) as well as the fact that they don't slop things together but rather take their time (like any truly authentic Italian cooking ought to), that some delays may occur. So, if you want quality Italian cuisine south of Madison, this is the place you are looking for. Thank you La Rocca's!
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