Trattoria Romana Johnston

4.6

1791 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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.

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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
Neighborhood
Johnston
Cross street
Cherry Hill Road
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Calamari Fritti$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 Cocktail$12.95
Colossal shrimp served ice cold with our house made zesty cocktail sauce & lemon wedge
Mozzarella Caprese$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 Cipolle$4.95
Sweet onions in a savory broth with an Italian bread crouton, baked with fresh mozzarella & Swiss cheese
Pasta e Fagioli$4.95
Our classic Italian soup is made with cannellini beans & pasta

Insalata

Blackened Salmon Salad$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 Salad$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 Salad$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*$12.95
Aged Black Angus ground beef grilled to your liking & topped with cheddar cheese
Swiss Cheese & Mushroom Burger*$13.95
Aged Black Angus ground beef grilled to your liking & topped with sautéed mushrooms & Swiss cheese
Caprese$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 Pollo$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 Insalata$11.95
Albacore tuna with mayonnaise & Bermuda onion an Italian baguette with lettuce & tomato, served with French fries

Pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo$11.95
Homemade ribbon pasta sautéed in a rich cream sauce with imported parmigiano cheese
Pappardelle alla Bolognese$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 Primavera$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 Vongole$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 Zingara$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 Genovese$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 Parmigiana$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 Francese$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 Marsala$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 Carciofi$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 Carciofi$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 Parmigiana$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 Marsala$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 Francese$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 Picatta$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 Siciliano$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 Cardinale$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 Scampi$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*$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*$29.95
16 oz Black Angus boneless New York Strip steak grilled to perfection & topped with sauteed mushrooms. Served with mashed potatoes & vegetable

What 1,791 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Trattoria Romana Johnston offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food," "exceptional service," and a "cozy setting." Diners praise the Italian cuisine, attentive servers, and warm ambiance. While some note the prices can be "a little steep," the consistent quality makes it a favorite for special occasions.

1,791 Reviews

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Giovanni VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place! It is very consistent. Food is great, service is great and it has a nice ambiance. It’s also worth mentioning that it is very clean. A+++
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Vanessa VIP
New York City9 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was very crowded and noisy. Tables are too close together. Servers and food were very very good but our party could not hear each other without shouting. So no more Saturday nights but I will return to the restaurant.
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Trish VIP
Rhode Island116 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Husband had swordfish with shrimp and rice special for $56; good but expensive; made GF so I could try it. I had the wedge salad and appetizer shrimp cocktail, good. Not many gluten free options on the menu. GF pasta for $6.95 upcharge; since I make organic GF pasta at home all the time I pass on it at restaurants. Would like to see more Italian chicken meals gluten free like chicken marsala, piccata, or even roast chicken. Regular bread my husband said was fantastic, no GF bread option. Great service, nice ambiance.
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Richard
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and always consistent. The service is friendly and attentive.
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Ann Marie
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and waitstaff was great! Good portion sizes.
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Kevin
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing lunch today! We had the chicken Francaise, and it was absolutely delicious. Our server, Brayden, was awesome—super attentive and friendly. The manager also stopped by to check in on us, which was a nice touch. Great food and excellent service all around. Highly recommend!
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Steven
Pittsburgh2 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Poor seating location, very expensive for the amount of food that was served.
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Janice VIP
Greater Boston43 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ran in for quick bite at 5:45 on a Friday night. Water and the best crusty bread and parmed olive oil were immediately provided. Wine list has something for everyone and our seasoned and wonderful waitress was so impressive with her very high wine pour. We had the ravioli and meatballs and veal Milanese which were both really outstanding. Ambiance is quite cozy and warm on a very cold winter night. Consistently good!
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Robert VIP
Phoenix6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress Francesca was wonderful and very professional....the food was excellent and we always experienced a great time whenever we eat there
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Kathleen
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I love this restaurant! We’ve never had a bad experience with either the food or service!
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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 4.6 stars by 1791 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Trattoria Romana Johnston

1571 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919

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Additional information

Cross street
Cherry Hill Road
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Antipasti

Calamari Fritti$11.95

Gamberi Cocktail$12.95

Mozzarella Caprese$10.95

Zuppa

Zuppa di Cipolle$4.95

Pasta e Fagioli$4.95

Insalata

Blackened Salmon Salad$13.95

Blackened Pollo Salad$9.95

Pollo Caesar Salad$9.95

Sandwiches

Cheddar Cheese Burger*$12.95

Swiss Cheese & Mushroom Burger*$13.95

Caprese$11.95

Pesto Pollo$11.95

Tuna Insalata$11.95

Pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo$11.95

Pappardelle alla Bolognese$11.95

Tortelloni Ripieni Primavera$11.95

Spaghetti alla Vongole$14.95

Rigatoni Zingara$11.95

Trenette e Pollo Genovese$11.95

Pollo

Cotoletta di Pollo Melanzana alla Parmigiana$12.95

Pollo Francese$12.95

Pollo Marsala$12.95

Pollo Carciofi$12.95

Vitello

Vitello Carciofi$16.95

Cotoletta di Vitello alla Parmigiana$16.95

Vitello Marsala$16.95

Vitello Francese$16.95

Veal Picatta$16.95

Pesce

Filet of Salmon alla Siciliano$16.95

Gamberi alla Cardinale$16.95

Gamberi Scampi$16.95

Carne di Manzo

New York Sirloin Steak*$27.95

New York Sirloin alla Romana*$29.95

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Review summary

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Does Trattoria Romana Johnston offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Trattoria Romana Johnston restaurant rated?

Is Trattoria Romana Johnston currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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