LaRoccas Pizza & Pasta

"This review is going to confused some, but will understand it by the end. To me, LaRoccas food, by far, is the BEST Italian food in this area hands down. The reason that I gave the restaurant only one star follows: when did customers start paying for credit card processing fees. Credit card processing fees will typically cost a business 1.5% to 3.5% of each transaction's total. Fees are merchants (businesses) responsibility, and not the customer. So you understand what I'm talking about, I will explain it. When a business accepts a credit card from their customers, they pay a small fee as described above. That has been established since credit cards came out long ago. Since Covid, many are asking for tips also. When did we start paying a tip at our local sub shop simply in picking up our sub? Tipping follows: most WAITSTAFF in restaurants are paid low wages, and tipping provides them with an opportunity to supplement their income. In some cases, tips can make up a significant portion of a server's income. This is particularly important in countries where the minimum wage is not enough to support a decent standard of living. That is NOT the case at sandwich shops, and many other types of businesses that now are asking for tips. Are we really going to tip people who are doing their job, and are getting paid for their services from their employer? Remember the above description of a tip (most waitstaff in restaurants)! That is NOT the case in non restaurant settings. A lot of restaurants are asking for tips simply while picking up a to go order! I am the farthest from a cheap person, and quite frankly, I can't stand cheap people! While at RESTAURANTS, I always give a large tip even when it is not due at times. Some servers do not do their job sufficiently, and I realize that they are human too. We don't know what anyone is going through at the moment, so I try to always show compassion to my fellow man. Since Covid, many are being cheated, and some don't even realize it. All the above being said, I have nothing against the owners of LaRoccas. I will NOT frequent their restaurant anymore based on the above until they eliminate charging people for what they are responsible for as a business. Credit card processing fees are part of business. That has been the norm since credit cards were issued. This is simply principle to me, and I am not responsible for any business that is now charging customers a fee for using their credit cards. If I find out from others that LaRoccas stopped imposing their responsible fees as a business to the public, I will then remove this review."

"Great service. Excellent food and good prices. We locked our keys in the car and they went out of their way to help us. Definitely coming back."

"Though I sometimes avoid Italian restaurants since they can be run-of-the-mill, when I stepped into here, the smells alone let me know that this place was authentic. It has a small (but cozy) dining area that fills up fast. I ordered the Linguine with Red Clam Sauce; this is a rare find not found on most Italian menus. I was thoroughly impressed and every single bite was blissfully flavorful. They feed you well with the portions and much of the food is all made in house. Their homemade Italian dressing is lovely. I recommend!"

"Their food is as close to your grandmothers pasta off the boat from Italy. The Cavatelli is my favorite. The only downside is that there isn’t much seating. Good idea to call ahead to see if there is a wait. But this is a must try place and when I’m in town visiting family, I always stop back!"