Trattoria Romana Johnston

4.7

1751 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Trattoria Romana brings the signature Italian cuisine of Chef Luciano Canova to the Centre at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI. Guests at Trattoria Romana will enjoy the authentic Italian food that Chef Canova is famous for, served up in a beautifully decorated setting by expertly trained service staff. Offering dinner, lunch, banquets, and a special Sunday breakfast/lunch service.

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Dining Bar
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 519-9100
Website
http://trattoria-johnston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Luciano Canova
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Trattoria Romana can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
1571 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919
Area
Johnston
Cross Street
Cherry Hill Road
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

Dinner with Santa!
22 Dec 2024 only
*JOIN US FOR DINNER WITH A SPECIAL GUEST SURPRISE FROM SANTA!! * RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! * WE ARE OFFERING TWO SEATING'S WITH A 90 MIN DINING TIME ~ 3 PM - 430 PM & 430 PM - 6 PM *FROM 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM SANTA WILL POSE FOR PICTURES WITH A FESTIVE BACK DROP AND TIME WITH THE CHILDREN. WE RECOMMEND BRINGING YOUR OWN CAMERA TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS PHOTO OPPORTUNITY!

Calamari FrittiUS$11.95
Delicate, tender calamari rings, pan-fried until golden crisp, topped with hot cherry peppers & served with our house made cocktail sauce. Served with a lemon garnish.
Gamberi CocktailUS$12.95
Colossal shrimp served ice cold with our house made zesty cocktail sauce & lemon wedge
Mozzarella CapreseUS$10.95
Fresh sliced Buffalo mozzarella & vine-ripened tomatoes with Vidalia onions & fresh basil. Finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Zuppa

Zuppa di CipolleUS$4.95
Sweet onions in a savory broth with an Italian bread crouton, baked with fresh mozzarella & Swiss cheese
Pasta e FagioliUS$4.95
Our classic Italian soup is made with cannellini beans & pasta

Insalata

Blackened Salmon SaladUS$13.95
Fresh salmon coated with a spicy rub, served over a mixed green salad, finished with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Blackened Pollo SaladUS$9.95
Spicy chicken strips served over a bed of iceberg lettuce with artichoke hearts, black olives, cucumbers, tomatoes & sliced cheese with your choice of dressing
Pollo Caesar SaladUS$9.95
Fresh crisp Romaine tossed with homemade Caesar dressing, croutons & parmigiano-reggiano cheese, topped with fresh anchovy filets & grilled chicken

Sandwiches

Cheddar Cheese Burger*US$12.95
Aged Black Angus ground beef grilled to your liking & topped with cheddar cheese
Swiss Cheese & Mushroom Burger*US$13.95
Aged Black Angus ground beef grilled to your liking & topped with sautéed mushrooms & Swiss cheese
CapreseUS$11.95
Fresh Italian baguette with sliced beefsteak tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil & imported Prosciutto di Parma, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & served with French fries
Pesto PolloUS$11.95
Breast of chicken, charbroiled with basil pesto sauce & served an Italian baguette with provolone cheese, sliced beefsteak tomato & baby arugula. Served with French fries
Tuna InsalataUS$11.95
Albacore tuna with mayonnaise & Bermuda onion an Italian baguette with lettuce & tomato, served with French fries

Pasta

Fettuccine AlfredoUS$11.95
Homemade ribbon pasta sautéed in a rich cream sauce with imported parmigiano cheese
Pappardelle alla BologneseUS$11.95
Wide egg-noodle pasta served with Luciano's famous meat sauce made with ground veal, beef & sweet Italian sausage. Finished with a dash of cream & parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Tortelloni Ripieni PrimaveraUS$11.95
Ring-shaped pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese & asparagus sautéed with button mushrooms & tender baby peas in a San Marzano marinara sauce with a dash of cream & parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Spaghetti alla VongoleUS$14.95
Spaghetti pasta sautéed with fresh littleneck clams. Available in either a light marinara sauce or a garlic & white wine sauce with Italian parsley
Rigatoni ZingaraUS$11.95
Homemade tube-like pasta sautéed with sweet Italian sausage, fresh domestic mushrooms & black olives in a San Marzano tomato sauce with a dash of rich cream & finished with pecorino Romano cheese
Trenette e Pollo GenoveseUS$11.95
Spaghetti pasta sautéed with basil, garlic & pine nuts. Topped with grilled chicken & finished with parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Pollo

Cotoletta di Pollo Melanzana alla ParmigianaUS$12.95
Lightly breaded boneless breast of chicken, topped with pan-fried eggplant, fresh mozzarella cheese & baked with our San Marzano tomato sauce. Finished with parmigiano-reggiano cheese. Served with capellini pasta
Pollo FranceseUS$12.95
Chicken medallions dipped in flour & egg, pan-seared with fresh lemon juice, white wine, butter, imported capers & Italian parsley. Served over capellini pasta
Pollo MarsalaUS$12.95
Chicken breast sautéed with button mushrooms & a Marsala wine demi glaze for a sweet flavor & a caramel color. Served over capellini pasta
Pollo CarciofiUS$12.95
Chicken breast, artichoke hearts & black olives sautéed with fresh garlic, lemon juice & sherry wine. Finished with a touch of cream & our rich demi glaze & served over capellini pasta

Vitello

Vitello CarciofiUS$16.95
Veal medallions, artichoke hearts & black olives sautéed with fresh garlic, lemon juice & sherry wine. Finished with a touch of cream & our rich demi glaze, served over capellini pasta
Cotoletta di Vitello alla ParmigianaUS$16.95
All natural provimi veal lightly pounded & breaded, topped with pan-fried eggplant, fresh mozzarella cheese & baked with our San Marzano tomato sauce. Finished with parmigiano-reggiano cheese. Served with capellini pasta
Vitello MarsalaUS$16.95
Veal medallions sautéed with domestic mushrooms & a Marsala wine demi glaze for a sweet flavor & a caramel color. Served over capellini pasta
Vitello FranceseUS$16.95
Veal medallions dipped in flour & egg, pan-seared with fresh lemon juice, white wine, butter, imported capers & Italian parsley. Served over capellini pasta
Veal PicattaUS$16.95
Tender veal medallions pan-seared with fresh lemon, white wine, butter, imported capers & Italian parsley. Served over capellini pasta

Pesce

Filet of Salmon alla SicilianoUS$16.95
Poached salmon topped with artichokes, capers, black olives, raisins, pine nuts & cherry tomatoes sauteed with fresh garlic in extra virgin olive oil. Served over capellini tossed with San Marzano marinara sauce & finished with parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Gamberi alla CardinaleUS$16.95
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with shallots, garlic & fresh San Marzano marinara sauce with a dash of cognac & cream. Served over capellini pasta & finished with parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Gamberi ScampiUS$16.95
Fresh jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic in extra virgin olive oil, a dash of white wine, lemon juice & Italian herbs. Served over capellini pasta

Carne di Manzo

New York Sirloin Steak*US$27.95
16 oz. Black Angus boneless New York Strip steak grilled to perfection & topped with fried onion strings. Served with mashed potatoes & vegetable
New York Sirloin alla Romana*US$29.95
16 oz Black Angus boneless New York Strip steak grilled to perfection & topped with sauteed mushrooms. Served with mashed potatoes & vegetable

What 1,751 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Providence County
Romantic
Providence County
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Trattoria Romana Johnston offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests praise the restaurant for its cozy ambiance, attentive staff, and varied menu, featuring standout dishes like rigatoni al forno and osso bucco. Though some find it "a little pricey," the quality consistently impresses.

1,751 Reviews

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Steven
Greater Boston
99 reviews
vip
5.0
99 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good and service were both outstanding. Glad to see there is a new manager as well. We’ve stayed away but will be coming more often now.
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Robert
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every part of our experience at Trattoria Romana was absolutely great. We will definitely return.
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John
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were top notch! They had great choices for specials on the menu!
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Dana
Greater Boston
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A fine dining experience except the seating was very tight. Other than that our server Sheila was good as was the food
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Linda
Greater Boston
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We absolutely love this restaurant. We went with our neighbors at 5pm. The place was backed so a little on the noisy side but quiets down later in the evening, The food is consistently fresh and innovative. They have daily specials and I had one of my favorites braciole. My husband had the veal francaise which i one of his favorites. I can honestly say I have never had a bad meal at this restaurant and we have been going pretty much at least once a month for 8 years. We have done the brunch and holiday meals and have never been disappointed. I only gave the service 3 stars but let me tell you typically it is 5 stars. We had a new waitress who was friendly and attentive. She needs to polish a few of her skills, we had to ask for spaghetti spoons and a steak knife. Typically the most seasoned wait staff anticipates all these needs. I am sure she will improve the with a little more experience. Bottom line this is definitely one of the best Italian in RI.
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Peter
Greater Boston
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and excellent service. Noise level made table conversations challenging.
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Donna
Naples
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, from appetizers to desserts, food was excellent.
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Heidi
Greater Boston
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our 1st visit here, but not the last. What a hidden gem. Our server, Francesca, was wonderful and appropriately attentive. She was able to detail all of the specials right from the tip of her tongue. The portions were good and the food was delicious. We will be back!
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Michele
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is about 5 minutes from our home and it’s only the second time we’ve eaten here! The ambiance is outstanding. A beautifully appointed restaurant with exposed beams and warm wood paneling, Trattoria Romano is a perfect location for a special occasion or just a cozy intimate dinner! We split the caprese appetizer which featured a tasty balsamic glaze and very sweet onions. I had the trio lamb chop special (succulent!) and my husband had the baked gnocchi (so rich!). We had no room for dessert, so we can’t speak to those items ! Michael was our excellent waiter. Very enjoyable evening!
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George
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening at Trattoria Romana! Amazing service, food was delicious, and we'll be back soon for sure.
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FAQs

Trattoria Romana Johnston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 519-9100.

Trattoria Romana Johnston is rated 4.7 stars by 1751 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

26 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Trattoria Romana Johnston

1571 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Cherry Hill Road
Area
Johnston
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Luciano Canova
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://trattoria-johnston.com/
Phone number
(401) 519-9100
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Trattoria Romana can accommodate all your special event needs.

Trattoria Romana Johnston

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Dinner with Santa!

Antipasti

Calamari FrittiUS$11.95

Gamberi CocktailUS$12.95

Mozzarella CapreseUS$10.95

Zuppa

Zuppa di CipolleUS$4.95

Pasta e FagioliUS$4.95

Insalata

Blackened Salmon SaladUS$13.95

Blackened Pollo SaladUS$9.95

Pollo Caesar SaladUS$9.95

Sandwiches

Cheddar Cheese Burger*US$12.95

Swiss Cheese & Mushroom Burger*US$13.95

CapreseUS$11.95

Pesto PolloUS$11.95

Tuna InsalataUS$11.95

Pasta

Fettuccine AlfredoUS$11.95

Pappardelle alla BologneseUS$11.95

Tortelloni Ripieni PrimaveraUS$11.95

Spaghetti alla VongoleUS$14.95

Rigatoni ZingaraUS$11.95

Trenette e Pollo GenoveseUS$11.95

Pollo

Cotoletta di Pollo Melanzana alla ParmigianaUS$12.95

Pollo FranceseUS$12.95

Pollo MarsalaUS$12.95

Pollo CarciofiUS$12.95

Vitello

Vitello CarciofiUS$16.95

Cotoletta di Vitello alla ParmigianaUS$16.95

Vitello MarsalaUS$16.95

Vitello FranceseUS$16.95

Veal PicattaUS$16.95

Pesce

Filet of Salmon alla SicilianoUS$16.95

Gamberi alla CardinaleUS$16.95

Gamberi ScampiUS$16.95

Carne di Manzo

New York Sirloin Steak*US$27.95

New York Sirloin alla Romana*US$29.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Trattoria Romana Johnston offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Trattoria Romana Johnston restaurant rated?

Is Trattoria Romana Johnston currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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