We welcome you to our chef owned & operated establishment as we delight in bringing you an experience of fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Not only are we are passionate about our food and service, when you dine with us we want to ensure you have amazing experience from start to finish!
Our family is proud to have served both the local and vacationing public in this region for over 7 decades and 4 generations. It is currently run by a third generation chef and owner, James Domino.
In 1952, James’s grandmother, Mary DeBonis, began working at what was originally named, Rocco’s Pioneer Italian American Restaurant. Mary was notorious for her handmade pizzas.
Mary would work upstairs behind the steam table during dinner service from 5-9PM and help the owner Rocco and his wife cook homemade Italian meals. At 9PM she went downstairs to begin making pizzas.
In 1965 Jame’s parents Al and Angela Domino bought Rocco’s Pioneer and worked there with Angela’s mother Mary. They decided to keep the name Rocco’s Pioneer because Angela’s father was also named Rocco.
In 1997 James took over running Rocco’s, which he later renamed The Caldwell House.
