Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria

Just tried Bocci's. Won't be going back. Large pizza was burnt and not that good. Risotto primavera was $14.00, they charged an extra $2.00 for whole wheat linguini. The vegetables were frozen packaged vegetables. Lots of lima beans, peas, canned mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini. Not much flavor.Never ,ever had primavera with lima beans!! Yuk! Back to a favorite with real value, Pulchinella's @ Woodcroft. more

I live 25 mins from Bocci and I will drive there and back home with the wonderful brick oven pizza in hand. The drive is so worth it if you love a more "authentic" Italian style pizza. The sauce is amazing! Also, other dishes are very good as well -- including: lasagna and chicken parmigiana. Enjoy! Pros: Best brick oven pizza I've had in NC Cons: Seating inside is a bit tight more

So for starters, I'm confused by the other reviews. Everyone notes that this is authentic italian, but then go on about how great the pizza is...? My wife and I decided to try something new last night have noticed this place a couple of weeks ago. We were seated immediately, the atmosphere was dim, but nicely lit, and service was great... until our waitress disappeared and left us for about 20 minutes after our food was served, and never returned. Another waitress actually refilled the cups, not ours. Now, the food. My wife's entree was fine...good sauce, well cooked. The appetizer (wrapped scallops) had a sauce that was ok, but something didn't work with the flavors. And my entree, the salmon and risotto with mushrooms or something to that effect. First, who would cover up a nice filet of salmon anyway with a mushroom gravy (or whatever you choose to call it on the menu??)? Perhaps if it's overcooked...Ah Ha! And I know times are hard, but really, serving tiny filet's to people doesn't inspire anyone to return. So...small, over-cooked, and covered in gravy. The risotto you ask, not bad, but too much mushroom when next to the salmon. The dish overall was just unattractive. I do not claim to be a chef in any way, shape or form, but that was just BAD!!! What really kills me is the waitress returning to inform me that Bob felt I should pay the $17 for the meal even though I clearly only took one bite and pushed the plate away. Had the waitress come back and check on us to see how we were enjoying our meal, she would have seen it much sooner.... Unbelievable...I know times are hard, but really, getting over on customers can't be good for business. Pros: the lighting...sadly, not much impressed me. Cons: First time, won't be back. Ok service, Bad management more

After having their nona pizza, I refuse to order any other kind of pizza. Best pizza you will ever eat. Food is good as well, I've ordered food a few times, but mostly it's the pizza, but I'm sure all their other stuff is great. You will not be disappointed. Pros: anything you can think about in a restaurant and the nona pizza Cons: the parking is in a shopping center so it gets crowded sometimes. more

I know good pizza since living in Philly, NY, and Chicago. This place was recommended to me being new to the area...so I figured why not, I am always looking for good Italian Restaurants. The blonde haired, stuck up waitress had a complete attitude from the start. Give me a break lady! She seriously acted like I was there solely to bother her. Overheard her complaining to the other waitress (who actually smiled) about another couple who asked for more napkins! The food was good and the menu was impressive....seemed authentic Italian. I had the Sicilian pizza (hard to find down south) and it was alright but the crust was mediocre compared to Philadelphia Style and I am looking forward to trying different dishes from this place...to-go of course. Pros: Nice Menu, Casual Environment, Good Sauce Cons: Snotty Service, Kinda Pricey for Pizza more

The food here is really good. The resturant is not too big and has a nice atmosphere for a couple or a group of six or more. It's a nice place to go during the week for a relaxing meal with great service and reasonable prices. We drive out of our way to go here. The pasta dishes are wonderful and the pizza is well worth the visit. Pros: Price, quality, service, parking. Cons: None more

I go to Bocci quite often and everything I have had there was great. The pizza is especially good and the staff is extremely nice and knowledgeable about the food. I will continue to go to Bocci for the best Italian food and I have already highly recommended it to several friends!! Pros: ambiance, price, staff more

Bocci has an excellent ambiance. Its nicely decorated, the lighting is good, and the staff aims to please. When you go to lunch or dinner there, you will feel well attended too. My wife and I eat there regularly and we love it. Having come from Boston, we had heard that good Italian food was a non-starter in NC. However, Bocci and Trilussa over in Chapel Hill, have served us up some of the best Italian food anywhere. Bocci, quite simply, has some of the best pizza I have ever had in my life. It compares to the best of the North End. The Nonna's pizza is AMAZING! We have tried each style on the menu and all are excellent. The main dishes are also very good. My wife is in heaven every time we go there. I am not the biggest fan of their red sauce, but it is fresh and well prepared so its just a matter of personal taste. You won't leave Bocci unsatisfied and one trip will make you a regular :) more

pasta is done right =) actually, the only place in the triangle (that i know of) where pasta is cooked to the right consistency. the price is right, too. pizza (brick oven thin crust) is the way it's supposed to be. thank you bocci. Pros: correct food @ fair price Cons: wait can be long... but it's worth it more

This place is good, but not amazing. I love the outdoor seating area and no wait both times I went. The thick-crust pizza is not too bad - the dough was burnt in places and undercooked in places. For the side house salad, I expected better lettuce than iceberg (but at $2.50, I can't complain). I liked the grilled chicken with veggies, despite my apprehension in ordering veggies on the side. As my husband put it, "For $9, the lasagna is awesome." This place is close to my house, but if it wasn't I may not make a special trip. Pros: good price on basics, nice outdoor seating Cons: some dishes seem a little expensive more

Bocci is a great Italian restaurant that I would recomend to anyone looking for good food, great atmosphere, great service, and reasonable pricing. The pizza is outstanding and very homemade. My recomendation would be to try Nonni's Pizza (a variation on margherita pizza) and if you're looking for a tasty pasta dish, the Marsala melts in your mouth. And Bocci has the best calamari I've had in ages. The atmosphere is cozy and homey and the waitstaff are very prompt, responsive, and personable. There is usually a wait on Fridays and Saturdays, so come early for a good seat. Their pricing is not unreasonable, less than $20 for any entree, and they have a great deal on dinner for two (I think it's Thursdays and Sundays, but call to be sure) that includes wine and everything. I have been there three times and am going back tonite to celebrate Valentines Day. Try it! It's definately worth it! Pros: Prices, Service, Food, Ambiance Cons: the wait on the weekends more

as an employee of Bocci i would like to share that the place is amazing. i have never looked forward to working as much as i have there. more

We've been coming here almost since their first day open and absolutely love it! We've never had a bad meal. More important, the staff treats us like family. Sometimes we're here for a quick meal, other times a long night of dining and talking amongst ourselves, while the staff meets our every need. We bring other friends here frequently, and they too have become "regulars." Tell everyone you know to try it out--but don't take our corner booth! more

We stumbled on this place by accident - it's in a shopping center off Fayetteville Rd north of the mall, so it's not the sort of place that leaps at you. BUT....what a gem worth seeking out! The service was great - we were sitting at a booth facing the courtyard, and the atmosphere was wonderful! We were there on Saturday night, and the trees were decorated with twinkling lights, which made for a nice view. People were talking, of course, but we could still converse comfortably without shouting. The menu was very authentically Italian with a great selection. I chose the Carbonara, and I have to say, it was the best I've had in the state! Portions are HUGE, prices are very reasonable, and leftovers heat well (which is one of my personal quirks, admittedly). The desserts looked yummy, but we were too stuffed to try any. Pros: Great food, Reasonably Priced, HUGE portions Cons: House wine isn't very good more

I was introduced to Bocci by some friends and have made it one of my regular spots to have a great dinner and glass of wine. Their pizza rivals any I've had in the U.S. and is better than Lilly's by far in my opinion. The staff and management are great, the prices are reasonable, and Monday nights they have half-price bottles of wine! This is a great place for a date night, to have a good meal with a group of friends, or to sit at the bar and watch the game. Try the risotto and calzone as well! Pros: Excellent food, great selection, reasonably priced more

Normally, I am not very fond of pizza and only want to eat it about once every couple months. My husband sampled this pizza at A Taste of Durham and we couldn't wait to try the restaurant. Definitely the best pizza I have ever had! We ate the Nonna's pizza 3 times that week! Pros: Great food, great service and good prices Cons: none more

I tried Bocci's pizza at a Taste of Durham and it was seriously some of the best pizza I have ever had. We love the restaurant and it has become one of our favorites in the Triangle. Pros: Great pizza Cons: None more

I was shocked that this gem was located right down the street from me. Pizza is awesome, service is great, and always a place to sit. Now that the weather has turned nice, the outdoor dining on the lawn is great. Highly recommended for those trying to survive the onslaught at Southpoint. Pros: Food, Room, Decor Cons: none more

The service was good, but the food was only okay. I ordered a pasta dish that had seafood in it and while the sauce was good, the shrimp and scallops were definitely overcooked. Additionally, I was unhappy that I was paying $18 for this dish that wasn't quite as good as I hoped it would be. Other members of my party were also unhappy with how thier dishes were cooked. more

My husband and I wanted nice meal after work and decided to check out Bocci's. Service was excellent with a varied menu. We shared the extra-large Nonna's pizza with sausage and it was wonderful! The flavorful pizza had an excellent thin crust and there was plenty left over to take home (also excellent re-heated at home). I highly recommend this place! Pros: Delicious pizza, atmosphere, excellent service Cons: None more