Rocca Mediterranean Kitchen & Cocktail Bar

4.8 ( 402 reviews )
Closed 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM See Hours
£20–30
42-44, Nizam House, High St, East Grinstead RH19 3AS, United Kingdom
+44 1342 300389
Rocca Mediterranean Kitchen & Cocktail Bar, nestled in a historic building on High Street, East Grinstead, offers a vibrant culinary experience that patrons rave about. With an impressive array of chargrilled dishes, including Chicken Beyti and Lamb Kleftiko, the menu highlights the rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Customers consistently praise the generous portion sizes and the delightful tastes that keep them returning for more. Visitors have lauded the inviting atmosphere and attentive service, which serve to enhance the dining experience. From the first bite of grilled halloumi and calamari to the melt-in-your-mouth lamb, each dish reflects the restaurant's commitment to quality. Sweet treats like baklava round out the meal perfectly, with many diners expressing satisfaction over dessert options. The charming interior, combined with warmth from the staff, creates a welcoming space for families and friends. As one reviewer noted, Rocca stands out for its sizzling food served hot and flavors that truly shine. In essence, Rocca feels like a Mediterranean retreat in the heart of East Grinstead—an experience that showcases not just food but a sense of community and care that is hard to come by. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable meal!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves halal food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Has salad bar
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Reservations required
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Paid street parking

Reviews For Rocca Mediterranean Kitchen & Cocktail Bar

Perske
May 24,2025
One of the best restaurants I have had the pleasure to visit. The staff are friendly and efficient. The food is plentiful and tasty. Large potions - excellent value for money. Our party all enjoyed their meals. Baklava for dessert which was delicious, and the evening ended off with coffee & cream. A delightful evening. Highly Recommend this restaurant
Adem Ünal Kızıldağ
May 18,2025
Cannot recommend enough. Food, kindly service and amazing atmosphere was all great. All family loved. Adding one of our orders, Lamb Beyti.
Joel Pagett
May 12,2025
I’ve visited Rocca several times over the past few years, and there are two things you can always guarantee – amazing food and service with a smile. This fabulous Mediterranean restaurant never fails to provide sublime food alongside their cozy atmosphere in a beautiful historic building. On my most recent visit, we took some friends and enjoyed a late lunch. To start we shared various dishes including grilled halloumi, olives, flatbreads with dips and calamari. Everything was fantastic and flavoursome. I opted for the Lamb Kleftiko for my main course, and it was nothing short of sensational. It was incredibly tender and just fell off the bone. It was served alongside roasted new potatoes and salad, which were all perfectly cooked and seasoned. The portions were very generous, and one friend was even able to take home what she couldn’t finish. We shared a bottle of their Turkish wine which was a real hit with the table, everyone really enjoyed it. The service was friendly, attentive, and genuine. The menu is also very fairly priced for the portions and quality of the food on offer. I really cannot fault any part of the experience, and I will certainly be visiting again when I’m in the area – and I recommend that you do to!
Jim Davis
May 7,2025
Lovely evening with great food and a banging Mrs. Whole bass and falafel for mains. The pita and dips served as an hors d'oeuvres were lovely too.
Sweet like Cheri
Mar 17,2025
Can’t fault the place. Food was served piping hot (this is rare for anywhere!) flavours were incredible. Staff are very accommodating, attentive, and welcoming. The interior really surprised us, it’s an old building but it’s much bigger than expected and is well kept. Will recommend to everyone and will be going again!
Nor Asyraf
Mar 13,2025
Had an absolutely wonderful dinner at Rocca Mediterranean Kitchen! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. From the appetizers to the main course, every dish was perfectly cooked and full of authentic Mediterranean flavors. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff were attentive and friendly throughout the evening. Highly recommend for anyone craving a delicious Mediterranean meal at East Grinstead
G Force
Mar 5,2025
Our first time visiting Rocca after raving reviews from friends. The restaurant is in the most historic part of EG situated in one of the oldest buildings. The inside is atmospheric and staff are attentive and very welcoming. The cocktail menu is on another level with so many to chose from. Under 10 for a cocktail and the quantity and strength of them is generous. The main meal of the mix grill is probably the best meal I have eaten in any restaurant in EG. The portion was immense and the quality of meats on the plate was first class. My other half had the swordfish and again the portion size was very generous. It was cooked to perfection and very tasty. We could not sample the desserts as the main meal was so filling. We will be back to Rocca for another visit and bring our friends and family. Thank you to management and staff at this must go to restaurant in our hometown.
James Gray
Feb 22,2025
Fantastic authentic Mediterranean food in a wonderfully vibrant setting! La Rocca was buzzing when we visited, creating a really lively and enjoyable atmosphere. We started with the Meat Grill Tasting Platter, and it was absolutely superb. Genuinely substantial, packed with a varied selection of quality hot and cold meats, vegetables, salads and more – very nice indeed and perfect for sharing! Service was friendly and efficient too. A great find in East Grinstead, highly recommended!

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