Bocca Latin Fusion — Restaurant in Wallingford

Well, they had closed the restaurant because of it being a snowy day when we initially tried to come for our anniversary. So when my bf asked where I wanna go for Valentines Day, I thought about this place again..

The flavors are on point. The food was very flavorful and definitely cooked to perfection. The mussels in the coconut broth were ahhhhmazing. I couldn't stop eating them!! (Im not much of a coconut person) Then they put the deep fried yucca fries on top!!! It was the most amazing appetizer I have probably had in a while. The salmon with the quinoa i ordered for my entrée. Which was also to die for. I asked for well-done salmon, and oh, I got the crunch that I needed around the edges. It was cooked so well!! The mango and passion fruit was my first drink, and I'm not gonna lie. I was a little scared to try it. It ended up being my favorite out of the two drinks that I got. I loved the flavors, and the presentation for everything was beautiful and delicate through the whole night!! The strawberry margarita did the job but could've had more strawberry flavoring. It felt like they just crushed fresh strawberries for the flavoring and put tequila with it, but I will say that it made it taste very strong, so that was ofcourse a positive for me. Bf got the pineapple jalapeño margarita, which was decent, and the tostones with the shredded chicken on the top, which was good also!! I didn't get to try his quesadilla, but it looked well packed and yummy!!

The only thing I wondered while dining in was the happy hour items, which weren't discussed, but I saw that happy hour is 3-6 on the website... I definitely can't wait to go back. ♡ The ambience and decorations were lovely, and not to mention the...

Very few restaurants fall into a category of fine dining without the formality of stiffness and BOCCA is one of those special places that gives you find dining and makes you feel at home and part of the family.

The presentation is above average with delicious flavors in all the menu items. The decoration is inviting and welcoming with an artistic flair. The service took the dining experience to a level of sophistication only delivered by a host with experience, knowledge of cuisine and preparation plus a willingness / desire to interact with guests.

If you have the opportunity to dine here, call in advance and ask to be seated wherever Debrah (AKA GRINGA) is responsible for hosting for the evening. She is just wonderful at what she does and provides the icing on the dining experience.

We arrived as soon as they opened at 3pm (six of us) to enjoy their happy hour and we all not only enjoyed the happy hour but also ordered from the main menu. A couple of hours later the restaurant was full to capacity.

Time passed so quickly (there about 3 hours plus) that we will be back soon to enjoy their scheduled entertainment...

The new management of Bocca (previously Ola) is really working hard for a wonderful experience for their customers! The whole environment, attention, amazing food, music and drinks! I went for a friend's reunion, we were a big group with kids and all the food came on time and perfectly cooked. The presentation is beautiful and everyone was very happy, definitely wanting to go back! Their coctails are to die for! Pineapple, coconut, and mango mojitos are delicious and refreshing, and their Bocca colada (that they can make alcohol free for the little ones) is so good!! We had the seafood paella for 2, and it can easily feed 4 people! Very nice portions for everyone, the skirt was yummy with their one of a kind rice, and the seafood pasta was a winner too! The kids had cheese and beef quesadillas and they loved it. If you don't live close by, it's definitely worth the trip! They can even help you plan a special celebration. They have a nice patio area if you want outdoors, and a nice bar were you can hang and catch up with friends, and they are open every day...