ROCCA – Italian
Michelin-starred Italian dining room on West Palm Avenue in Tampa Heights, cooking a menu inspired by the old and the new — classic technique under contemporary intent. The star sits beside Tampa Bay Times top-restaurant honors, with nightly dinner service from 5, private dining, gift cards, and an online store extending the kitchen's reach. It suits Tampa tasting-night occasions, Michelin-list collectors, old-versus-new pasta debates, and diners who book the Heights when the reservation matters. Weekend service stretches an hour later, Fridays and Saturdays to 10.
323 W PALM AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33602 813.906.5445 https://www.roccatampa.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at ROCCA
Dairy-Free at ROCCA
ROCCA in Tampa has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bluefin Tuna Crudo, Pesce alla Ligure and Kaluga Hybrid Caviar (1oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at ROCCA
ROCCA in Tampa has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bluefin Tuna Crudo, Pork Arrosticini and Pesce alla Ligure. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at ROCCA
ROCCA in Tampa has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cappellacci all'Aragosta, Apple Tart and Pistachio Gelato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at ROCCA
ROCCA in Tampa has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pistachio Gelato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at ROCCA
ROCCA in Tampa has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bistecca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at ROCCA
ROCCA in Tampa has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bistecca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at ROCCA
ROCCA in Tampa has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pesce alla Ligure, The Prestige and Café Negroni Bianco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at ROCCA
ROCCA in Tampa has 22 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Apple Tart, Pistachio Gelato and Hand-Stretched Mozzarella. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at ROCCA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Desperado | 19 g | 66.5 g |
| Salumi | 69.2 g | 59.4 g |
| Little Gem Salad | 61.2 g | 43 g |
| Agnolotti | 20.6 g | 24.4 g |
| Pistachio Gelato | 21.2 g | 19.2 g |
| Bluefin Tuna Crudo | 11.9 g | 17.8 g |
| Bread | 35.2 g | 6 g |
| Spaghetti al Limone | 0 g | 4.1 g |
| Semifreddo | 28.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Asparagus | 0.2 g | 2.2 g |
| Tagliolini al Ragu | 6.1 g | 2 g |
| The Prestige | 26.9 g | 1.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters
- Bread - $8: lemon butter, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Arrosticini - $16: sakura collar, marsala, chive Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Steak Carpaccio - $26: mushrooms alla kyma, lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salumi - $25: prosciutto di parma, coppa, salume rosa, gnocco fritto, pineapple Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Liver & Foie Gras Pate - $23: red onion mostarda, moscato d'asti Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fritti - $25: speck ham, fines herbes beurre blanc Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Gem Salad - $17: mint, shallot, pecorino romano, breadcrumbs, anchovy vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bluefin Tuna Crudo - $26: green apple, kohlrabi, horseradish, tonnato Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagus - $29: confit artichoke, preserved lemon crème fraîche, garlic zabaione Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kaluga Hybrid Caviar (1oz) - $125: Caviar service Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Stretched Mozzarella - $49: heirloom tomato basil, 10 year aged balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Tagliolini al Ragu - $28: beef ragu, basil, 30-month parmigiano Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agnolotti - $28: salame calabrese ricotta filling, cherry tomato, garlic breadcrumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cappellacci all'Aragosta - $55: maine lobster, saffron cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortello all'Uovo - $26: egg yolk center, spinach and ricotta filling, leeks, maitake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti al Limone - $39: blue crab, zucchini, lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quadretti - $26: guanciale, english peas, beet, goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine al Tonno - $34: bluefin tuna, puttanesca Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Meats + Fish
- Dry Aged Rohan Duck - $155: limited availability Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Pesce alla Ligure: fingerling potatoes, olives, pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistecca - $125: akaushi wagyu beef strip, salsa verde insalata Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Apple Tart - $15: almond, oat, mascarpone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Zone, Volumetrics
- Riso al Latte - $15: strawberry granita, strawberry jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pistachio Gelato - $13: honey, lemon zest Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Semifreddo - $15: persian lime, white chocolate, buckwheat sablé Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocolate Custard - $15: hazelnut, espresso, pizzelle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Burnt Cheesecake - $15: plaintains, limited quantity Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Cocktails
- Rocca Old Fashioned - $20: bourbon, rye whiskey, demerara, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Desperado - $20: reposado tequila, amaro nonino, vermouth rosso, cream sherry, cacao, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Café Negroni Bianco - $20: gin, vermouth bianco, bitter bianco, espresso hydrosol Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Puttanesca Martini - $20: vodka or gin, bordiga extra dry, castelvetrano, brine, charred gorgonzola olive, cacio e pepe oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Ricotta e Melone - $18: vodka, lemon, cantaloupe, ricotta spuma, black pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Flowers In Her Hair - $18: aperol, pickly pear gin, lemon, lemongrass tea, egg white Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Piña Verde - $18: tequila blanco, lime, green pineapple, yuzu soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Watermelon Thyme Spritz - $18: orange wine, gentian amaro, house-made watermelon & thyme liquor, hibiscus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Golden Feather - $18: duck fat-washed bourbon, yuzu, lemon, soda, thyme
- Coniglio Cattivo - $18: mezcal, green chili vodka, kummel, carrot, lime, ginger agave, celery lava salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Trade Winds - $18: jamaican rum, pear brandy, cognac, clarified citrus, gunpowder green tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- The Prestige - $45: highwest midwinters night dram, charteuse m.o.f, pasubio, amaro, black tea-kokuto Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Apertivo Spritz (Zero-Proof) - $14: n/a aperitivo, clarified citrus, soda, orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Lime in the Coconut (Zero-Proof) - $14: lime, coconut, soda, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about ROCCA
- Is ROCCA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. ROCCA has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bluefin Tuna Crudo, Pesce alla Ligure and Kaluga Hybrid Caviar (1oz).
- What can I eat at ROCCA on a dairy-free diet?
- Bluefin Tuna Crudo, Pesce alla Ligure and Kaluga Hybrid Caviar (1oz) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does ROCCA have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pesce alla Ligure and The Prestige.
- Is ROCCA gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at ROCCA?
- Desperado, at roughly 66.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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