Johnny Carino's

988 US-287, Waxahachie
(972) 923-2631

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Grilled Chicken Bowtie Festival
Johnny's Fresh Baked Lasagna
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
Handmade Chicken Parmesan
Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Classic Caesar Salad
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Fresh-Baked Bread
Chicken Scaloppini
Mozzarella Sticks

Menu

Featured items
SPICY SHRIMP & CHICKEN
Penne sautéed with shrimp, sliced chicken, cayenne pepper, Romano cream sauce, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions.
JOHNNY'S FRESH BAKED LASAGNA
Layers of pasta, Italian sausage, beef, meat sauce, ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmesan...while supplies last.
CLASSIC FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Choice of Alfredo sauce or Green Chile Jalapeño Alfredo.
MAMA'S SPAGHETTI FEAST
Served with handmade meatballs, Italian sausage and meat sauce. Available after 4pm Monday - Saturday and all day Sunday.
JOHNNY'S COMBO
Johnny's Fresh Baked Lasagna, Classic Chicken Parmesan and spaghetti with tomato sauce.
HANDMADE PARMESAN
Our signature recipe. Served with spaghetti and tomato sauce.Classic Chicken or Grilled Chicken topped with tomato sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella.Eggplant topped with spicy marinara sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella.
SPICY ROMANO CHICKEN FAMILY PLATTER
Bowtie sautéed with sliced chicken, cayenne pepper, Romano cream sauce, mushrooms, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions.
CREATE YOUR OWN PASTA
Choose your favorite pasta, one of our signature sauces and get creative!F
CLASSIC CHEESE RAVIOLI
Large ravioli stuffed with a blend of creamy cheeses. Served with your choice of sauce.
PEPPERONI & PEPPERONI
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, layers of pepperoni.

APPETIZERS
ITALIAN NACHOS
Crispy pasta chips, black olives, pepperoncinis, Roma tomatoes, jalapeños, Alfredo sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan. Your choice of Chicken, Sausage, or Combo.
MOZZERELLA STICKS
Breaded in special seasonings. Served with spicy marinara sauce.
JOHNNY'S 15 MINUTE WINGS
Choose traditional or boneless and your choice of one of the following sauces or seasonings. Served with a side of ranch (100 Cal.).
BAKED STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Spinach, Parmesan, red onions and garlic topped with lemon basil cream sauce, Roma tomatoes and basil.
APPETIZER SAMPLER
Enjoy all your Johnny Carino's favorites – Italian Nachos (Chicken, Sausage or Combo), Mozzarella Sticks and Calamari Fritta. Served with spicy marinara sauce.
FRIED RAVIOLI
Cheese raviolis lightly breaded with Italian seasoning and bread crumbs. Served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
CALAMARI FRITTA
Thinly cut and lightly fried calamari and pepperoncinis. Served with spicy marinara sauce.
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, artichokes and crispy pepperoni. Served with crispy pasta chips.

HANDCRAFTED PIZZAS
PEPPERONI & PEPPERONI
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, layers of pepperoni.
TRADITIONAL MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce, Roma tomatoes, Mozzarella, Parmesan, fresh basil.
PEPPERONI & SAUSAGE
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, tomato sauce, Mozzarella.
JOHNNY'S FAVORITE
Italian sausage, pepperoni, applewood smoked bacon, green bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, red onions, Roma tomatoes, Mozzarella, Parmesan.
BBQ CHICKEN
Sliced grilled chicken, barbeque sauce, pepperoncini, red onions, Mozzarella, Parmesan.

SALADS
JOHNNY'S CHOPPED SALAD
Chopped romaine with Italian vinaigrette and ranch dressing on the side. Topped with applewood smoked bacon, Roma tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onions, Mozzarella cheese and artichokes.
SIDE SALAD
ITALIAN WEDGE
Iceberg wedge, applewood smoked bacon, candied pecans, Gorgonzola, Roma tomatoes, apple sticks with ranch dressing on the side.
CLASSIC CAESAR
Fresh romaine, Roma tomatoes, black olives, red onions, Parmesan and garlic croutons with a Caesar dressing on the side.
PECAN CHICKEN
Fresh spinach, Gorgonzola, Roma tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, red onions, candied pecans, and crispy onion straws with a warm bacon vinaigrette on the side. Topped with our handmade chicken Parmesan.

CLASSIC ITALIAN
CLASSIC FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Choice of Alfredo sauce or Green Chile Jalapeño Alfredo.
JOHNNY'S FRESH BAKED LASAGNA
Layers of pasta, Italian sausage, beef, meat sauce, ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmesan...while supplies last.
MAMA'S SPAGHETTI FEAST
Served with handmade meatballs, Italian sausage and meat sauce. Available after 4pm Monday - Saturday and all day Sunday.
CREATE YOUR OWN PASTA
Choose your favorite pasta, one of our signature sauces and get creative!F
JOHNNY'S COMBO
Johnny's Fresh Baked Lasagna, Classic Chicken Parmesan and spaghetti with tomato sauce.
CLASSIC CHEESE RAVIOLI
Large ravioli stuffed with a blend of creamy cheeses. Served with your choice of sauce.
TIMBALLO
Hot skillet filled with spaghetti, fresh onions, peppers, mushrooms, black olives and pepperoni, baked with Mozzarella and Parmesan.
RIBEYE STEAK*
With heavy marbling for rich flavor and seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic. Choice of 8 oz or 16 oz.
SIZZLING SKILLETINI® CACCIATORE
Sizzling skillet with spaghetti, spicy marinara sauce, Parmesan, marinated peppers and onions.
JOHNNY'S MEAL FOR TWO
1. Share one Calamari Fritta or Mozzarella Sticks Appetizer.2. Choose one House or Caesar Salad per person.3. Choose Two of the Following Entrées:Grilled Chicken Bowtie Festival, Classic Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Cheese Tortelloni, Spaghetti with Meatballs and tomato sauce4. Indulge in One Dessert to Share:Tiramisu, Lemon Cream Cake, Italian Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Cheesecake or Turtle Cheesecake
BAKED CHEESE TORTELLONI
Cheese stuffed tortelloni with a creamy meat sauce. Baked with Mozzarella and Parmesan.
ITALIAN COMBINATIONS
CHOOSE ANY 2 ITEMS.
SPAGHETTI WITH ARTICHOKES
Spaghetti sautéed with Roma tomatoes, garlic, capers, basil, black olives and Parmesan.
TUSCAN FIVE MEAT RIGATONI
Rigatoni, meat sauce, Italian sausage, bacon, salami, pepperoni, freshly sautéed onions and green bell peppers.

CHICKEN SPECIALTIES
SPICY ROMANO CHICKEN
Bowtie sautéed with sliced chicken, cayenne pepper, Romano cream sauce, mushrooms, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions.
HANDMADE PARMESAN
Our signature recipe. Served with spaghetti and tomato sauce.Classic Chicken or Grilled Chicken topped with tomato sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella.Eggplant topped with spicy marinara sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella.
GRILLED CHICKEN JALAPEÑO RAVIOLI
Cheese-filled ravioli cooked in a green chile jalapeño Alfredo sauce with onions and peppers. Topped with grilled chicken, tomatoes, green onions and Parmesan cheese.
GRILLED CHICKEN BOWTIE FESTIVAL
Bowtie sautéed with sliced chicken, bacon, garlic, red onions, Roma tomatoes and Asiago cream sauce.
LEMON ROSEMARY CHICKEN
Grilled chicken breast with spaghetti, spinach, Roma tomatoes and Parmesan. Served with fresh vegetables.
CHICKEN PENNE GORGONZOLA
Penne pasta, Gorgonzola cream sauce, freshly sautéed mushrooms, garlic and Roma tomatoes.
CHICKEN SCALOPPINI
Sautéed chicken breast, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, bacon and lemon butter cream sauce. Served with spaghetti.
CHICKEN MARSALA
Sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms and sweet wine sauce. Served with your choice of fettuccine or sautéed spinach.
CHICKEN PARMESAN RIGATONI FESTIVAL
Rigatoni pasta tossed in an Asiago cream sauce with bacon, garlic, red onions and Roma tomatoes. Topped with our Classic Chicken Parmesan and Parmesan cheese.

SEAFOOD
SPICY SHRIMP & CHICKEN
Penne sautéed with shrimp, sliced chicken, cayenne pepper, Romano cream sauce, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions.
SHRIMP SCAMPI
Spaghetti, mushrooms, roasted garlic, Roma tomatoes, basil, Parmesan in a white wine lemon butter sauce.
LOBSTER RAVIOLI
Served with spinach, Roma tomatoes, Asiago and lemon basil cream sauce.
SHRIMP CARBONARA
Sautéed shrimp, bacon, peas, onions, fresh garlic and black pepper tossed with spaghetti in a lemon butter & egg cream sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
JALAPENO GARLIC TILAPIA
Tilapia sautéed in lemon butter cream sauce with garlic, spinach, jalapeños, Roma tomatoes and spaghetti.
SEAFOOD RIGATONI ALFREDO
Tender calamari, shrimp and mussels sautéed with fresh garlic and tossed with rigatoni in a creamy lemon basil sauce
LEMON PEPPER SALMON*
Marinated in Italian herbs, topped with sautéed artichoke hearts, Roma tomatoes, spinach and a wine lemon butter sauce, with fresh vegetables.

BURGERS & SANDWICHES
JOHNNY'S BBQ BACON CHEESEBURGER*
Cheddar, onion strings, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce and barbeque sauce. Served with fries (350 Cal.). We grill our burgers medium-well.
CLASSIC AMERICAN BURGER*
Onion, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and ketchup.Served with fries (350 Cal.). We grill our burgers medium-well.
CHEDDAR, BACON & RANCH BURGER*
Cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, onion, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing.Served with fries (350 Cal.). We grill our burgers medium-well.
CHICKEN PARMESAN CLUB
Our handmade chicken Parmesan, topped with applewood smoked bacon, Mozzarella, lettuce, tomato and spicy marinara sauce.Served with fries (350 Cal.).

FAMILY PLATTERS
GRILLED CHICKEN BOWTIE FESTIVAL FAMILY PLATTER
Bowtie sautéed with sliced chicken, bacon, garlic, red onions, Roma tomatoes and Asiago cream sauce.
HANDMADE PARMESAN FAMILY PLATTER
Our signature recipe. Served with spaghetti and tomato sauce. Classic Chicken or Grilled Chicken topped with tomato sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella.
SPICY ROMANO CHICKEN FAMILY PLATTER
Bowtie sautéed with sliced chicken, cayenne pepper, Romano cream sauce, mushrooms, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions.
CREATE YOUR OWN PASTA FAMILY PLATTER
Choose your favorite pasta, one of our signature sauces and get creative.
LEMON ROSEMARY CHICKEN FAMILY PLATTER
Grilled chicken breast with spaghetti, spinach, Roma tomatoes and Parmesan. Served with fresh vegetables.
JOHNNY'S FRESH BAKED LASAGNA FAMILY PLATTER
Layers of pasta, Italian sausage, beef, meat sauce, ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmesan...while supplies last.
SPICY SHRIMP & CHICKEN FAMILY PLATTER
Penne sautéed with shrimp, sliced chicken, cayenne pepper, Romano cream sauce, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions.
CLASSIC FETTUCCINE ALFREDO FAMILY PLATTER
Choice of Alfredo sauce or Green Chile Jalapeño Alfredo.
SIZZLING SKILLETINI® CACCIATORE FAMILY PLATTER
Sizzling skillet with spaghetti, spicy marinara sauce, Parmesan, marinated peppers and onions.
CHICKEN SCALOPPINI FAMILY PLATTER
Sautéed chicken breasts, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, bacon and lemon butter cream sauce. Served with spaghetti.

DESSERTS
TIRAMISU
Ladyfinger cookies soaked in coffee and layered between a sweet Italian custard blended with rum and coffee liqueur.
CHOCOLATE CAKE
Rich, warm chocolate cake topped with chocolate icing. Served with vanilla ice cream.
LEMON CREAM CAKE
Two layers of lemon soaked cream cake filled with lemon mascarpone mousse and finished with powdered sugar.
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
Creamy, smooth vanilla New York cheesecake served with strawberry sauce and topped with whipped cream.
TURTLE CHEESECAKE
Topped with caramel, chocolate, candied pecans and whipped cream.

BEVERAGES
ITALIAN SODAS
Choose your favorite flavor. Made with or without cream.
FOUNTAIN SODAS
FLAVORED ICED TEA
ICED TEA
BOTTLED WATER

KIDS MEALS
PASTA
Pick your favorite pasta with your choice of sauce.
PIZZA
Choose one of the following kid-size pizzas:
CHEESE TORTELLONI
Cheese-stuffed pasta with tomato sauce.
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI PENNE
Penne pasta with sliced chicken and broccoli with Alfredo sauce.
MAC AND CHEESE
Bowtie pasta with Alfredo cheese sauce.
CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH FRIES
Breaded chicken nuggets served with fries and a side of BBQ Sauce.
GRILLED CHICKEN
Grilled chicken with spaghetti & tomato sauce (360 Cal.) or Fresh Vegetables (320 Cal.).

SIDES
ADD MEATBALLS
Three of our handmade meatballs. Beef and pork combined with our special seasoning blend and slow cooked in our signature tomato sauce.
ADD ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Two Italian sausage links slow cooked and served with our signature tomato sauce.
ADD CHICKEN
Sliced grilled chicken seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic.
ADD SHRIMP
Sauteed shrimp seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic.
ADD SALMON
Grilled salmon filet seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic.

ADD ONS
ADD ADDITIONAL BREAD (TWO HALF LOAVES)
Our fresh-baked loaf of Tuscan bread split in two. Served with a side of olive oil and garlic.
UTENSIL SET
This item won't be added unless you ask. Includes fork, knife, spoon and napkin. Please note we limit 1 utensil set per entrée.
STRAW
This item won't be added unless you ask. Please note we limit 1 straw per beverage.

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Recent Reviews

I just went to this restaurant, ordered Italian nachos as my appetizer it was..meh, othered margarita pizza with Italian sausage, it was mid. Was expecting more from this restaurant. The dough was kind of doughy, and there were flys everywhere! I won’t review this restaurant’s harshly, but Carinos has the potential to become a better Italian restaurant.

So I’ll give it a 4.2/5 stars.
May 2025
A great italian restaurant... Had supper there last Monday and as usual it was delicious...My wife and I both had the Chicken Scampini with lemon butter sauce and our waitress(whose name escapes me now) suggested we order the Scampini for 2 not only saving us money, but wastefulness as well... Their bread with the olive oil and roasted garlic is fantastic...
January 2025
My favorite restaurant. Met there for lunch with two of my former colleagues. Service was good. Friendly, attentive, pleasant. Food was very good as usual. I had the small plate of spaghetti and meatballs with spicy marinara sauce. A little too spicy for me . I should probably have gotten the meat sauce. But I highly recommend it.
December 2024

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Johnny Carino's

988 US-287, Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-2631