Bocca Italian eatery & pizzeria

4.3 ( 484 reviews )
Checking... 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
2036 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703, United States
+1 479-301-2688
Bocca Italian Eatery & Pizzeria, nestled in Fayetteville, AR, stands out as a beacon of authentic Italian cuisine, not just for its vibrant atmosphere, but also for its exceptional menu. Guests rave about the homemade pasta and pizzas, crafted with care and fresh ingredients. Highlights include the Florentine Pizza, featuring creamy ricotta and fresh spinach, and the delectable Margherita Pizza, where simplicity meets quality with housemade mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes. Reviewers like LaTrisha McCutcheon praise the housemade bread and their stellar selection of wines and cocktails, perfect for date nights and gatherings. The Chicken Piccata and hearty Lasagna are standout entrees, as Sindi McGuire noted in her review. Their meatballs and Pan Fried Mozzarella appetizers also receive enthusiastic acclaim. Amanda Hankins captures the essence of Bocca, comparing it to a slice of Italy in Northwest Arkansas. While she mentioned a minor critique of the pizza crust, the overall experience was hailed as five-star worthy. Similarly, Paul Now emphasizes Bocca's personalized service and solid commitment to quality, deeming it possibly the best Italian restaurant in the area. A visit here is not just a meal; it's an indulgent journey into the heart of Italy, with every bite resonating with tradition and passion.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For Bocca Italian eatery & pizzeria

LaTrisha McCutcheon
May 31,2025
Really amazing food from the house made bread to the house made pasta. The Pappardella and the chicken marsala are amazing. Good beers on tap, amazing wine list and the cocktails are very good. We love going here for date night and or dinner with friends. Highly recommend!
Sindi Mcguire
May 23,2025
Our first visit, We enjoyed the meatball appetizer, ordered Chicken Piccata & Lasagna for our main course with the absolute best Tiramisu. The is the best Italian food in Fayetteville. We arrived at 5pm when it opened, and there were already people waiting to get in. Loved the menu, and our food was well prepared, fresh, and very good. We recommend
Amanda Hankins
May 15,2025
Everything about this place is delicious. I have never been to Italy, but I have heard it is the closest thing in Northwest Arkansas. I ordered one of the specials which was Seabass. It was one massive fish that fully satisfied my taste buds. My husband ordered a build your own pizza with pepperoni, spinach, and House mozzarella. The pizza sauce is fantastic. The only downside we experienced was that the pizza crust was kind of floppy. We had to cut the pizza and eat it with a fork. You couldn't pick it up. Still delicious though. The service was top-notch and overall experience five star for sure! I will definitely be back!
Paul Now
May 11,2025
This family owned and operated place is a refreshing take on classic American / Italian eatery vs the many chains. Almost perfect but undoubtedly the best Italian restaurant in the surrounding area and possibly state. 5 dinners with 5 very happy customers. The homemade pasta unmistakably is a huge driving factor. My 10oz filet was a special, but I’d recommend it as a staple. My only recommendation would be to serve the plate with a side of the very delicious Gorgonzola dressing. I did and it was outstanding.
Leonard Jones
Apr 10,2025
Went to Bocca last night for a anniversary dinner. Raven was our server, did a GREAT job. We started off with the Pan Fried Mozzarella, good as always. Janice had the house salad with some kind of vinaigrette, good not great I had the Caesar, very good We both had the 35 day, aged Filet, served with a Spinach and Tomato Risotto. There Risotto is alway's great Now to the Filet, it is AMAZING, cooked perfectly, great flavor The cheesecake was equally as good They do a very good job
Kevin Manley
Mar 14,2025
Favorite date night spot! I've reviewed a handful of Fayetteville restaurants no one deserves the 5 star more than Bocca. It's easy to miss this gem but once you check it out it's hard to forget! It gets crowded sometimes. Has a great patio for warm nights! Pictured here is a chicken and dumplings special. We normally order their amazing dry aged filets and wood fired pizzas!
Holly Andersen
Mar 5,2025
LOVE Bocca! Been dining there since they opened and never been disappointed. This last Friday was there to celebrate a friend's bday and the service and food was excellent - per usual! Thank you for your consistency, friendly and professional service! - Love dining LOCAL!
don Patterson
Feb 16,2025
First time here. Will definitely be back. Chicken Piccata was the best I have ever had. Hannah was an absolutely perfect server. My compliments to all who work here. It’s easy to see why this place is ALWAYS busy!!

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