Rocky's Italian Grill

I was a regular in the past and stayed away for a while.  My return visit was no better.  I'm not sure what Rocky's wants to be---it seems to want to be an Italian restaurant, but it is failing.  I ordered chicken parmigiana which is an Italian American classic.  The sauce was fine, nothing special, nothing bad.  The chicken was a bit overdone, but the pasta, penne, was really sad.  It was obviously pre-cooked and dipped in boiling water to revive it.  It was very starchy, not hot, and very overcooked.  I am of Italian background and overcooked pasta in an Italian restaurant is just unheard of.  The service was okay and the salad and bread were fine, but overcooked, cold pasta was not.  My wife had spaghetti and meatballs and had the same complaint.  My daughter's pizza, however, looked quite good and she said it was good.  I'll try it again in 6 months.  Maybe.

Rocky's on the River offers some beautiful views of the river from their dining room. They have an excellent and vast selection of beers, both local and national, from awesome microbrewers. My main choice, Kentucky Ale's Bourbon Barrel Ale was amazing.

Great service. Friendly people who are quick to bring everything from drinks to the check.

They have a "Beer Pad" which is digital tablet which lets you order a "flight" (a selection of six different beers) from the extensive collection. Beer Pad is cool but it's a little clunky. In the end, paper might have worked as well but the tablet thing is cool and six different beers that I get to choose for $6.99 is a pretty great deal.

I ordered the lasagna and it was one of the best I've ever had, anywhere. Absolutely delightfully prepared, great ingredients and it was almost the size of my head which, in a lesser dish might have been a challenge. In this case, I relished the opportunity to wallow in this much wonderful lasagna.

I'll definitely go back to Rocky's the next time I am in town. Great service, excellent food and fantastic surroundings make this call a no brainer. And you know what, you should check it out too.

This place a good italian food for a reasonable price in a great location. It is beautful at night to sit next to the river and observe downtown Louisville. The best time to go is when it is warm outside. The outdoor seating really makes the evening special.