Best house made Italian food I've ever had. Only open for dinner so hop in line @ 4:45 for when they open @ 5. Bar is great! Very comfortable vibe. It's a regular on our list of local BEST!! read more

Ambiance: 4.5 STARS I love the dark and sexy look of this restaurant. It's clean, classy and cool. It's also mysterious, but cozy and comfortable. I love the oversized booths. Service: 4 STARS My waitress was friendly and pleasant. My food came out hot and fast. Food: 3.5 STARS I really use to love the pasta Gianni dish. It was my favorite meal here. It's been awhile since I have had it. It's not as good as I remember. I do appreciate the amount of shrimp, lobster and mushrooms in the dish. The flavor just doesn't blow me away like it use to. The salad is simple, but good and I enjoy the onions and cucumbers. Overall it was a good experience! It was wonderful to visit this classic spot in the neighborhood. read more

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This is one of those great authentic family-style Italian restaurants where the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We did have to wait a while for a table, but the food made it completely worth it. They make their own pasta. The ravioli was absolutely delicious, and the demetri salad with the spicy Italian dressing was fresh and full of flavor. I bought a bottle of the salad dressing to bring home because it was so delicious. Our server was friendly, attentive and took great care of us throughout the meal. It was a little loud because there were a couple of larger parties nearby, including some college kids who were just having a good time, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town! read more

Roman Cucina - Ravioli Special - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

Pretty good but still not as good as other options in Allen like Mio Nonno. Like a more local version of the big chains like Olive Garden or Carabba's with low warm lighting, but with TVs on every wall which kind of clashes with the seemingly intended atmosphere. Will maybe come back again if in the area, but not worth going out of your way for. Service was a little slow, the food proportions were massive and a little too rich considering how much was given, but overall not bad. read more

Stopped by for Mom's birthday dinner with my parents and in-laws! It wasn't super busy yet on a Tuesday night when we arrived around 6 but progressively got more packed as the evening went on. We didn't realize until we were ordering that they do a BOGO half off deal on entrees every Tuesday, as long as everyone orders an entree. As a result we definitely had too much food on the table but it was nice for our party of 7 to try a bunch of different things! I didn't have time to take pictures of it all, but we started with the bruschetta and the sautéed mushrooms. Bruschetta came out hot and great as usual, but the mushrooms were a bit salty. The complementary salads were nice and light and our servers were great at refilling waters and bringing out more free bread throughout the night. For our entrees, we ordered the creamy lemon shrimp pasta with spaghetti, the eggplant parm with fettuccine, the lasagna bolognese, the shrimp spezia, the tortellini bolognese (one of the specials that day), and the dolce e salato & cesarini pizzas. My favorite items of the night were the dolce e salato pizza (the sweet and savory combo was excellent and the crust was light and fluffy) and the shrimp dishes - the shrimp was cooked very well. I'm not a big red sauce person but the bologneses were also pretty good. The long noodles were a little mushy in all the sauce but the tortellini was not bad. Portion sizes were huge so we took three boxes of leftovers home! And one of the ladies at the host stand helped us take some nice group pictures outside the restaurant after our meal. For a solid local red sauce joint that will fill you up and then some, look no further! read more

Roman Cucina - Eggplant Parmigiana, creamy lemon shrimp pasta - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

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Roman Cucina is a place I have enjoyed going to with the family over the years. This place has great ambiance and the service is consistently on point. Today, opted for takeout. Ordered one of my favorites - the Chicken Parm and the calamari. The chicken parm was executed to perfection again. Delicious breaded chicken with melted cheese and great seasoning, The calamari, however, missed the mark. Aside from the serving size being smaller than before, it lacked flavor, certainly wouldn't be something I'd recommend going forward. You may ask, why 4 stars then? It's warranted because this restaurant typically executes well and has great service and ambiance to boot. This is my first Yelp review of the restaurant despite many visits, so on balance, it's 4 stars. read more

Roman Cucina - Chicken Parm - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

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Ina Garten's fennel and sausage rigatoni is my go to pre marathon dinner- if it's a marathon I'm not traveling for. This isn't exactly a home town marathon because I am not from Dallas but I am currently residing here so I suppose in that aspect, it was a home town marathon since my kitchen is in close proximity. Bestie flew into town to support me along the course but we decided to not make my go to dinner and go out to grab dinner to save time. I selected Roman Cucina. We drove over and had about a 30min wait on a Saturday evening. This provided time for me to quickly study the course and elevation chart before being shown to our table. The dining room was really cute! We had a table for two near the bar and I like that they have several TVs in the restaurant. I ordered the shrimp scampi and bff ordered a sausage lasagna (which he later said mine is better than, I do make a really exceptional meat lasagna with beef + sausage). My shrimp scampi was very yummy! I was eyeing the pesto pasta and I'm glad the server mentioned it was a bit heavier. I could only finish half of my shrimp scampi following the yummy dinner salads that accompanied both of our entrees. I decided to forego alcohol with dinner since we'd had a boozy brunch and I had a glass of prosecco while out holiday shopping so it was time to play the hydration game if I wanted to execute a marathon in the morning. The cannoli I ordered to go, was also quite tasty - I devoured about half of it before bed for a little sweet treat. We had our leftovers days later and they were still yummy. I'd definitely return here in the future. I later texted my brother to let him know this is spot is practically around the corner from him and my sister in law, in case they feel inclined to grab Italian for dinner. Service was great! read more

Roman Cucina - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

We love this restaurant! The quality of the food, service, and ambiance is great. We always feel welcome when we are there.

The food here is always top notch. Live closer to Dallas location, but will drive to Allen when we want the pizza we come to Allen. Service is always a great balance of attentive yet leaves you alone to enjoy your meal. Love the feel of this location. read more

Roman Cucina - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

I've always passed by this restaurant on my way home, as I live in the area, and I finally had the opportunity to dine here and it was great! Our server was kind, friendly, and very patient with us. When our food came out, everything we ordered passed my expectations and was delicious! The environment felt very homey and cozy and the chandeliers illuminated the place. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Family friendly Italian standards. Super fun space, loud but not too loud, and solid service.

We had a great dinner experience. No reservations so you'll have to wait on a busy night. We sat near the bar and had a glass of wine. Good pasta selections. Sausage lasagna was good. So was sausage rigatoni. Staff was good, helpful and polite. Prices were reasonable. Definitely recommend. read more

We actually were going to a different place to eat but they were closed. So we stopped at Roman Cucina with no idea what it was like. We were pleasantly surprised. It looked expensive from the outside but it wasn't. We were seated right away. They brought us some good bread to nibble on while we ordered. The tea was a little weak but I'm very picky on my tea. We ordered parmesan and garlic bread for an appetizer. It was huge and super tasty. The dipping sauce was very good. We also ordered a spaghetti bolanase. There was so much that I ate 3 meals out of it. We'll be back. read more

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We've been to the CA location as well as the Allen location. Honestly, I love the Allen location the best. This is our go-to birthday restaurant as well as our I-don't-feel-like-cooking restaurant. Tuesdays are my favorite because it's buy one pasta entree, get one half off. For a larger family, this is a great way for us to enjoy dinner together as a family and not break the bank. Thanks Roman Cucina for being awesome in two states! read more

I found out about Roman Cucina via an online ad. After reading reviews, I was excited about visiting for the first time. First, no reservations on weekends. We got there thirty minutes after the 5 o'clock opening time so it wasn't yet full, so we were seated immediately. The place was lively and the menu looked promising. The wine and beer list were small, but some decent ones were offered and they have a full bar. Prices were very reasonable and portions were on the larger side and delicious too! So what's not to like? My pet peeve. The portable machine which figures tip on top of tax! When I and another in our party asked to see the itemized bill, the waitress mumbled some lame excuse that they were not "allowed" to go back to those numbers once their grand total is displayed and that tax was "not much" anyhow. Must be something to do with the programming of that infernal electronic holdup device! Anyhow, I'd certainly return BUT will be sure to tell the server I want an itemized bill before cashing out. read more

In our opinion, the food was mediocre at best. The prices were great, but I would rather pay more and eat a good meal than leave stuffed on food that was just okay. The atmosphere was good. The sports memorabilia was really cool. Service was good enough. Definitely wouldn't return given better options in the area. read more

Great spot. Usually a short wait since it's popular, but the bar is a good place to hang out. Awesome vibe, seriously a great ambiance. Everything on the menu is tasty. Service is solid. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Roman Cucina - Langostino penne - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

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Solid spot for Italian food in Allen! There may be a long wait on weekend nights (we previously tried to go on a Friday evening and it was a crazy long line), but weekdays are a good bet for no crowds (we went on a Monday this time). The ambiance inside is nice, making this a good place for date night or a meal with family / friends. We started out with the calamari fritti for our appetizer, and it was super tasty paired with the calamari sauce. For the main entree, I got their pasta special at the time which was cavatelli with shrimp, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes in a cream sauce. Everything about this pasta was absolutely delightful -- the pasta itself was cooked perfectly and the sauce + everything else worked well together. My fiance got the sausage lasagna and this turned out to be the big miss of the night... It was way too salty and we found it difficult to finish all of it. To close out our meal, we shared the cannoli for dessert which was just fantastic. The shell was crisp, and the inside filling along with all of the chocolate chips was delicious! read more

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The best Italian restaurant in town. Their food is amazing, the service is awesome and the restaurant decor is excellent. They have the best cannolis & their pasta taste fresh & authentic. Don't forget to try the Wedding soup! read more

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Reasonable price. Wine specials were good. Very dark atmosphere. Many were using phone lights to read menus. I ordered chicken Marsala which isn't on the menu after inquiring if it was available. It was chicken chunks prepared with "mystery wine". Didn't taste like Marsala. Disappointed after doing my due diligence with reviews. Service was good. I wouldn't write home to my Italian nonna about the food. read more

Do not skip on this restaurant! It is the best Italian place in the metroplex in my opinion!

Fantastico! Came a week ago with family for birthday. The place was packed! We had reservation and got seated within a few minutes. Everyone really liked their food. From the scampi, lasagne, chicken parm, and all. Everyone was pleased. We had apps of cheesy garlic bread and calamari. Both excellent. Salads come with meal and are simple and fresh-with very good house dressing. Service was equally excellent. Especially since the place was packed and we were a group of 7. They were appropriately timed and quick on refills. The place is a bit lively and can be noisy so it's not a romantic place. All in all, definitely recommend highly. Will return. read more

We really enjoyed our dining experience here. I cannot believe I've driven past this place all these years and never thought to try it. The ambiance is very family friendly, romantic, and very open. The service was great and our food came out super quick. We ordered one of their bread appetizers and it was so good! We both enjoyed our pasta dishes... I would say their prices are great for their portions as well as authenticity. We will definitely be back! Can't wait to try another pasta dish as well as their pizza. read more

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One of our favorite Italian places- food is great - great selection, and wait staff is generally on top of things. We will often just order a bunch of appetizers and have a sampler style dinner. Their tomato cucumber salad and chicken parmesan appetizers are some of our favorites! The meatball appetizer is also excellent as well as their bruschetta. Highly recommended ! read more

We enjoyed both specials this evening, Salmon w artichoke and sun dried tomatoes in Lemon Sauce and the Mushroom stuffed ravioli with peas and ground meat. Both were delicious, the dinner salads were very tasty and the service was on spot. Very attentive and great team work. read more

Roman Cucina - Seafood special - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

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Great ambiance! Delicious food! Excellent wine! You can't order anything bad on the menu! This is a must try!

We love the excellent service and yummy dishes + desserts. Our must-haves include: ~Chicken parmigiana: flavorful with good blend of cheese + marinara sauce. ~Margherita pizza: generous toppings & great with grilled chicken! ~Spumoni ice cream: creamy & perfect flavors. Locals & tourists gotta visit this Italian restaurant!! read more

A short wait on a Friday night but well worth it. It feels authentically Italian and the food is delicious. Everything on the menu looks great so lots to try on return visits! read more

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Great Italian place! Food is high quality and pasta seems handmade. Great ambiance with cool wall hangings. Service was good and the place was packed! A good sign. read more

Roman Cucina is one of those reliable neighborhood Italian spots you can always count on. The vibe is casual and welcoming, the portions are generous, and everything feels like classic comfort food done right. Service is friendly and attentive, and the menu has all the Italian staples you're craving. It can get busy (and a little loud) during peak hours, but that just adds to the lively atmosphere. Always a solid choice in Allen. read more

I had eaten here previously and was very impressed with their pasta Bolognese. So decided to meet a friend for dinner recently and I must say I was very disappointed. I mentioned to my friend that I felt the sauce tasted like a blob of tomato paste. Didn't have the meaty consistency as the last time I had eaten there. My friend had ordered chicken parmesan and agreed with my assessment. Unfortunately we won't be eating there again. Wasn't sure if they were under new management, but we won't be eating here again. On a positive note, the service & ambiance were wonderful. read more

Wonderful experience! The food was delicious! The restaurant ambiance was welcoming!

The food is absolutely scrumptious and the portions are very generous. The only downside is that when the place is packed the chatter can get uncomfortably loud read more

My friends and I love Roman Cucina! It's our favorite. The food and service is always great! read more

My family and I came here for dinner. The atmosphere was pleasant. Our server Sarah was professional and pleasant. The food tasted okay. read more

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This was our first time at this restaurant. We were greeted immediately in the front and walked to our booth. Place smelled amazing! Side salad was ok, but the bread was awesome. I ordered the spaghetti bolognese and my husband ordered the calzone. What a treat we had! The spaghetti was very tasty with the thick meat sauce. The calzone was huge! Very filling. Will definitely be back! read more

Has it really been 6 months? It's a good thing when some things don't change. Like walking into your favorite Italian restaurant and straight to a preferred round booth. Yes, tonight's meal was predictably good as always. Let's see: Atmosphere...excellent Service...cheerful, willingly efficient Food...as good as ever Prices...great for 2023 Usually as humans and businesses,we are looking for change,disruption, and improvement. In Roman Cucinas case, Ill take routine,stable,predictable and you should to! Go! Did I mention Thursdays are $5 martini night? read more

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Wonderful atmosphere, great service, amazing food. Good to have this kind place locally. Thank you read more

Good food, great service, and a warm atmosphere. The staff are professional and polite. One of the best Italian meals I've had in a long time. Highly recommend! read more

I had shrimp ravioli in a cream sauce with peas on top. The Food for all 4 of us was delicious!