One of the perks to living in New Orleans is all the amazing food we are exposed to. When you’re in the mood for a hearty home-cooked meal, you certainly have plenty of options, but there’s one historic little restaurant just outside of New Orleans that’s been serving up some of the most amazing Creole-Italian cuisine you’ve ever tasted for over 50 years, and that’s Rocky & Carlo’s. You better come hungry when you eat at this neighborhood eatery, because the portions are absolutely massive.

Rocky & Carlo’s is a family owned and operated restaurant that’s been a local favorite for decades.

Rocky & Carlo’s Restaurant & Bar/Google Tommy Tommaseo and Carlo, Mario, and Guiseppe Gioe opened the Chalmette restaurant in 1965 and it’s been a family-run operation ever since.

Don’t be fooled my the size of the restaurant, this open-air space fills up quick during peak hours.

Rocky & Carlo’s Restaurant & Bar/Google Just a sign that you’re in the right place! Get there early to ensure a seat.

The menu features an assortment of Creole and Italian dishes that are sure to please just about everyone.

Bryan Catillo/Google From jambalaya to lasagna, you’ll find it all right here at Rocky & Carlo’s.

For po’boy lovers, Rocky & Carlo’s doesn’t disappoint.

Rocky & Carlo’s Restaurant & Bar/Google 10/10 napkins, would recommend.

These gigantic sandwiches are piled sky-high.

Rocky & Carlo’s Restaurant & Bar/Google And you’ve got plenty of options to choose from, including roast beef, shrimp, oyster, veal cutlet, and countless others.

Whatever you get, just be sure to come hungry.

Sally Wightkin/Google The portions at Rocky & Carlo’s are massive.

Of course, the most popular item on the menu is their famous macaroni & cheese.

Rocky & Carlo’s Restaurant & Bar/Google All of their entrees come with a side of mac and cheese or two vegetables, and who doesn’t want a mountain of mac & cheese with their meal?

If you really want to take your Mac & cheese game to new levels, get yours with red or brown gravy.

Rocky & Carlo’s Restaurant & Bar/Google It makes all the difference in the world!

Rocky & Carlos is open for lunch and dinner five days a week.

Rocky & Carlo’s Restaurant & Bar/Google Tuesday - Thursday: 11 a.m. till 8 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. till 8:30 p.m.

For more information, be sure to check out their website.

Rocky & Carlo’s Restaurant & Bar/Google

Tommy Tommaseo and Carlo, Mario, and Guiseppe Gioe opened the Chalmette restaurant in 1965 and it’s been a family-run operation ever since.

Just a sign that you’re in the right place! Get there early to ensure a seat.

Bryan Catillo/Google

From jambalaya to lasagna, you’ll find it all right here at Rocky & Carlo’s.

10/10 napkins, would recommend.

And you’ve got plenty of options to choose from, including roast beef, shrimp, oyster, veal cutlet, and countless others.

Sally Wightkin/Google

The portions at Rocky & Carlo’s are massive.

All of their entrees come with a side of mac and cheese or two vegetables, and who doesn’t want a mountain of mac & cheese with their meal?

It makes all the difference in the world!

Tuesday - Thursday: 11 a.m. till 8 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. till 8:30 p.m.

Have you ever dined at Rocky & Carlo’s? Share your experience with us in the comments below!

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Address: Rocky & Carlo’s Restaurant & Bar, 613 W St Bernard Hwy, Chalmette, LA 70043, USA