I tried this restaurant after going to B-Spot Horseshoe Casino the day before. Quite honestly if celebrity chef Rocco Whalen's name weren't attached I wouldn't have tried it. Just looking at it, it looks like a bad knock off of a Sbarro. You know, the kind of quick service Italian restaurant you'd see at CLE airport.
Rosie and Rocco's may not have the fanciest style for a counter service restaurant, but Rocco didn't disappoint when it came to flavor. I had his Crispy Chicken-Parmesan Sandwich ($8.75) and it was one of the best take away chicken parms I've ever had. The chicken was cooked to perfection, the sauce was flavorful, and the chicken's breading was just right--didn't kill you with nasty garlic aftertaste all day.
They also have pizzas, a meatball bar, selections of antipasti, hand-made pasta and desserts. I wanted to try the fried doughnuts, but the sandwich was just too filling.
I liked that he offered Aqua Panna water in the glass bottle.