Via Roma Pizzeria Con Cucina

Quaint little spot. Great service, greeted by smiles from all of the staff. I ordered the three course dinner with lasagna as the main entree. Food was good, as was the wine. The pizza looked really good as well, I probably should’ve gone with that. Overall good experience, this is a great date spot.

I was in Rocklin for the Gathering of Keltervost at the Jonny Cash Auditorium, and I kept hearing people talking about how wonderful the food was at this Via Roma Pizzeria con Cucina joint..Well, I took it as a sign from above, and planned my escape. After all..if you've been to one Gathering of Keltervost you've been to them all, and besides all those drunks carrying swords, ...someone's bound to be hurt! Well, I made my getaway undetected, and won't be missed until I was due to to give the commencement speech, but for now it's Via Roma con Cucina that calls to me! Viva...Via Roma!

This Italian restaurant was by far the best I've had. Fantastic service, amazing food and big portions! We started with an appetizer which was the Aricini that came with a vodka sauce which was just delicious. For our dinner we ordered the all meat pizza and the special for the week which was a smoky salmon with creamy pink vodka sauce and pappardella pasta. The pizza was had a great sauce and full of toppings and right thickness on the crust. The salmon pasta was a huge portion creamy, saucy, and so flavorful. The pasta you can tell was made fresh and they did tell me they make their own pasta. We don't live in Rocklin, it's far away from us but we were in the area for an event. We will definitely be back to try other dishes. The customers next to us ordered a lasagna and it looked amazing. Going to try that next time. I forgot to take a picture of the appetizer. After all that food they gave us dessert on the house which was tiramisu, and it was so delicous as well. So creamy and the coffee flavor was on point, not bitter at all.

I loved the environment and service...5/5. And I will be kind by giving an overall 4/5. I came there for the pizza (for the first time) and chose the Via Roma (the choice of pizza). After reading an overall 4.7 average review, I was looking forward to the pizza. Having lived in New York and enjoying Tony's Pizza Napolentana in San Francisco as well as eating pizza at Naples, Italy (L'antica Pizzaria da Michelle), I was hoping that Via Roma (the store) would have something close. Please don't hate me but I am kind in giving their signature Via Roma pizza a 3/5. It was a bit salty and the overall quality was unfortunately not even close to places like Tony's Pizzaria in San Francisco or many other pizzerias I have eaten in NYC and Long Island. Great people and service but the pizza I tried on that day was lacking. Maybe it was a bad day...I will give them that assumption. But that was the impression I left with. Great people and service...but average pizza.

Via Roma Pizzeria con Cucina is one of the best places to eat in Rocklin and easily has the best pizza in Rocklin. We celebrated my grandfather’s birthday here, and the service and food were excellent. Beyond the great pizza and pasta, Via Roma really feels like a community gathering spot. You’ll often see local families, birthdays, and neighbors enjoying dinner together. It’s the kind of authentic Italian restaurant that brings people together. Located near Kathy Lund Park and Lucky Strike Bowling Alley, it’s convenient, welcoming, and full of Italian charm. Via Roma is a Rocklin favorite for anyone who values good food and genuine community.

It’s been years since I’ve had a dining experience worth writing a review about. My mom, husband and I came to Via Roma for our first meal out since losing my stepfather just a few short days ago. Our time there embodied everything that a restaurant experience should be. The food, ambience, and service are cozy, comforting, and absolutely top tier. Upon entering, we received a genuine warm welcome, which set the tone for the deeply personal and engaged service we received for the rest of the night. Every dish that was served to the table was delectable. Not bougie or pretentious— just delicious, soul-soothing Italian comfort classics. What stood out to me most was the way that the staff (especially the gentleman whom I assume is the owner) took the time to have a real conversation and connect with us on a human level. He, and all of the staff, really made us feel like family. Most restaurants these days do the bare minimum— you order, pay, and tip on a tablet, and if you do interact with a human being, you’re lucky if they make eye contact. At Via Roma, it’s evident from the second you walk in that they take pride in creating an experience that heals and warms your heart in every interaction and every bite of food. HUGE thanks to Via Roma for giving my mom a reason to smile, laugh, and actually eat more than just a couple of bites for the first time in weeks. I wish I knew about this place a decade ago. We will be back again and again whenever my husband and I are in town.

I visited this place about two weeks ago because it was recommended as a popular local restaurant. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I wasn’t completely satisfied. That said, the place was quite busy with many customers. We ordered a pizza with two different toppings, lasagna, and gnocchi. The pizza didn’t feel any different from what you’d get at other restaurants. The lasagna was cold in the middle, and the gnocchi seemed like it had just been cut from dough and cooked without much preparation. Nothing felt particularly special. The only upside was the reasonable pricing. Still, I think it's worth trying at least once. Also, the complimentary bread served before the meal was delicious.

I would give this place 10 stars if I could. Easily one of the best restaurants in the local area. We came in on a very busy night. Even so, the staff still made us feel so welcome. It has such a warm, inviting, and family type of atmosphere. The owner is so kind and friendly. Even though he was busy, he went around and chatted with customers like we were old friends. And the food was amazing!! Everything tasted homemade. So fresh and made with . I think all the locals need to come try this place. The bread is also DIVINE.