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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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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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

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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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 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

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

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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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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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

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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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

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

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 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

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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

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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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

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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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

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

Love Roman from their pizza to their pasta to their martinis and wine. Everything is great. The service is always good and the ambiance is amazing. read more

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

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

Just went again with my family in December 2025 when it was crazy busy and they handled it with ease. The food is still the best family Italian in DFW by far and the service was fantastic. I love the crooner Christmas music and the atmosphere. read more

I went this past Saturday 5/2 as a new customer with my mother. 1st off the restaurant has a nice interior and a good atmosphere to it. Our server was quite bland and not really interactive with us, which we didn't mind at first. Then as we ordered and got our basic salad that comes with our entree before our food came out, we ate it which had a decent flavor to it. Unfortunately, as my mother was almost done with her salad she found a broken toothpick, which is not only unsanitary but also dangerous if someone were to consume that. Thankfully she caught it, and when she told our server he apologized but didn't seem fazed by it and didn't pay it any mind at all. We were shocked that he just dismissed it and that it seemed that he thought it was a small inconvenience. Previous restaurants we have visited over the past years that may have had something wrong with their order or it was messed up, the staff would be greatly apologetic and offer a compensation for their mistake (which we weren't really expecting compensation or anything of that sort). This establishment did nothing other than apologize twice (almost forcibly and nonchalantly) when we reinstated that dangerous mistake and went on with their day. My mother was in disbelief and called the day after, on Sunday 5/3, and the staff member who answered her dismissed it again and said "that may happen, and we are going to let the kitchen staff know." How are you going to say that that accident may happen and basically dismiss it again, without a care in the world?? He also stated that the reason no manager came up to apologize for their mistake was because "the server said you guys didn't seem upset," what kind of policy is it to where you go based off of how people look and what emotion they're presenting, to determine whether you come to see us and apologize or not??? That statement is pretty ridiculous for ANY establishment to say and go based off of. That situation would be upsetting just for anyone and they should be grateful we didn't cause an uproar or a scene like others may cause if they were in our shoes. When my mother said that it was disappointing and that she's going to leave a bad review for their lack of safety and care for their customers, it was finally when the staff member offered to give a gift card. How pitiful, that you are going to offer a gift card so you don't receive a bad review after not showing any sympathy beforehand? We of course didn't want nor accept the gift card, all we were wanting before calling and during the call was to hear some sort of care, regret, or sympathy for their mistake and dismissal of the safety hazard. 2/10 experience. Their chicken parm spaghetti was decent, but lacked flavor. I was planning to eat there for a while so this is unfortunate and disappointing how this establishment is run and how things ended. God bless y'all and please do better. 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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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

We order take out a lot. Last night we ate at the restaurant, it was a nice change. Roman Cucina's never disappoints. Always great service (thank you Noah), ambiance and great Italian food! The best calzone you'll have anywhere! PS in my last review I said they should bottle their dressing. I learned last night that they do, lol ‍ So, yes, I bought a bottle! read more

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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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This is one of our favorite date night spots. We love to sit at the bar, have drinks and dinner. Servers are so nice and welcoming and food is always excellent. read more

SO good! We were looking for a place to have dinner after an event in the area. This was next door so we decided to give it a shot. They were able to get us seated quickly and our waiter was knowledgeable and friendly. Bread is served before the meal and always came out hot and fresh! We had the Italian wedding soup and it was to die for. We'd go back just for that! Our main entrees came out and were HUGE! Several of the guys in my party (who never seem to be full) were stuffed, halfway through! We'll make Roman Cucina a usual spot when in the area! read more

Great food and value. Monday is kids eat free with an adult entree purchase. Chicken parmigiana is my go to.

Wow! First time dining at this restaurant and had such an amazing experience. My husband and I knew it would be busy since it's Valentine's weekend but we managed to get two seats at the bar while we waited for a table. The bartender Denise is the cutest and funniest thing ever!!! It was so busy and we must've been annoying asking all these questions about the drinks and food menu but she was so friendly and so helpful. Even though she knew we were waiting on a table she consisted checked on us to make sure we were good and we eventually opted to eat at the bar. She was the main one who took care of us but let us know the other bartender's name (Junior) and told us we could go to either for anything we needed. They are a great team and he also checked on us and gave us waters and refills without even asking us. Like I said it was busssssy, but we still got some bread, drinks, and food in such a timely manner. We had the lobster ravioli special and chicken parm and oh my god.... I wish I took a picture but that would not do the food justice, thats how freaking delicious it was. Not to mention the pricing for what you get is damn good. There are a bunch of regulars it seems as both the bartenders knew most of the patrons names and chatted with them even though they were so busy. We chit chatted several of them plenty throughout the night and honestly makes us want to be regulars (I mean we definitely will be coming back). I have worked in restraunts back in my day and let me tell you... very impressive environment, drinks, food, and management. You don't find another place like this. read more

We hosted a work event in the private room at Roman Cucina and were so impressed. The servers were, attentive, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. They made everything super easy and enjoyable for our group. The atmosphere had a great vibe to it and the food was excellent, but the service truly made the night. Huge thank you to Giovanni and the team! read more

Roman Cucina - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

Roman Cucina is by far my favorite restaurant in the area. I use them for catering at events as well. Food and service is alway top tier. Relaxing, old school Italian ambiance. I am a huge eggplant parm lover and theirs is very good. My husband and I also love to get their meatball appetizer. Tiramisu is an out of body experience. read more

From the moment we walked in we knew we had chosen the perfect place for Saturday dinner. The amazing Italian family ambience, the warm and fantastic service, the incredibly kind owner who made us feel like family, to the absolutely DELICIOUS food, -- it's all a recipe for sweet success! Speaking of, don't forget to order dessert-- the tiramisu and cannoli's are truly the best we've ever had! Cheers to Roman Cucina/Allen! We can't wait to go back! read more

Great food, great service. The ambiance is fantastic. The drink selection is good, and they always have a drink special read more

Roman Cucina - Bar - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

Very busy and staff were very attentive. Bread and salad were both really good. Entrées were a little lackluster, really big portions but not much flavor. It was quite loud since it was quite crowded but there was a good atmosphere. Overall, food was decent but I wouldn't go again for it. read more

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Mediocre Italian. Over rated! I know Italian. Grew up in Italian neighborhood in Brooklyn. Dined in NYC and, Boston. read more