Romano's Macaroni Grill

Romano's Macaroni Grill is a renowned American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. Established on April 19, 1988, in Leon Springs, Texas, by restaurateur Philip J. Romano, the brand has grown to operate numerous locations across the United States and Puerto Rico.

The restaurant's menu features a diverse array of dishes inspired by traditional Italian and Mediterranean flavors. Guests can enjoy a variety of antipasti, such as crispy calamari served with Calabrian pepper pesto and citrus black pepper aioli, and Caprese salad made with vine-ripened tomatoes, imported mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze.

For main courses, Romano's Macaroni Grill offers an extensive selection, including:

• Pasta Dishes: Options like Pasta Milano, featuring roasted chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and rigatoni in a roasted-garlic cream sauce; and Fettuccine Alfredo, a classic blend of parmesan, butter, and cream.
• Land and Sea Entrees: Choices such as Chicken Scaloppine, which includes chicken breast, artichokes, mushrooms, capers, prosciutto, lemon butter, and capellini; and Grilled Salmon, a salmon filet glazed with Calabrian honey pepper sauce, accompanied by spinach and sun-dried tomato pasta.
• Pizzas: Brick oven pizzas like Margherita, topped with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, and basil; and Farmhouse, featuring butcher-chopped bacon, prosciutto, pepperoni, sautéed spinach, fresh mozzarella, fonduta, and parmesan.

To complement these offerings, the restaurant provides a selection of desserts, including Decadent Chocolate Cake, Tiramisu, and New York Style Cheesecake.

Locations

As of June 2025, Romano's Macaroni Grill operates 17 locations across various states and regions, including:

• California
• Colorado
• Florida
• Hawaii
• Illinois
• Nevada
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• Texas
• Utah
• Puerto Rico

Specifically, in Colorado, the locations include:

• Denver, CO, USA
• Thornton, CO, USA
• Broomfield, CO, USA

In California, the restaurant has multiple locations, offering guests the opportunity to experience its Italian-American cuisine in various settings.

Romano's Macaroni Grill continues to be a popular destination for those seeking authentic Italian flavors in a casual dining environment.