Johnny Carino's is a beloved gem located in Oklahoma City, celebrated for its hearty Italian cuisine and warm ambiance. Diners rave about their unforgettable appetizers, particularly the Italian Nachos and Calamari Fritta, which set the tone for a delightful meal. Reviewers like Dennis Lowry Jr. and Laura Butler emphasize the consistent quality of food, noting that the generous portions and rich flavors keep them coming back. Main courses, such as the Chicken Parmesan and Grilled Chicken Bowtie Festival, garner high praise for their taste and quantity, often leading to satisfied customers sharing meals. Lady C0rnwall highlights the exceptional value offered by Johnny Carino's, citing a single dish capable of feeding multiple diners. The fresh bread served with roasted garlic and olive oil is another treat that enhances the dining experience. While some guests express concerns about the pricing—pointing to recent coupon promotions as a workaround—many agree that the flavorful, well-prepared dishes make for a worthwhile outing. With friendly staff like Alicia and Reggie ensuring great service, Johnny Carino's stands out as a fantastic choice for those craving authentic Italian comfort food in a welcoming atmosphere.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Johnny Carino's
Dennis Lowry Jr
Jun 4,2025
I have loved Johnny Carino's for years! Always amazing! My go-to is the Italian nachos! Phenomenal! The Mozzarella so worth it!!!! Amazing!
Jeremy
May 31,2025
I will start out by saying that I have always enjoyed the food here. Especially the chicken parmesan. The staff is usually friendly and competent. So no complaints there. I used to routinely bring my mom here to socialize. Unfortunately it's been a year or so since I've been able to. When a chicken parmesan costs 22.99 I have to call it quits. Luckily earlier this month I got a buy one get one free meal. So I was able to bring my mom again and we both enjoyed chicken parmesan for under 25 plus tip. While I understand you have to make a profit. I think if you get rid of the coupons and simply lower the price you'd have more business. I have no problem paying 17.99 or 18.99 for a good meal! I mean what's more profitable, 2 meals for 23 total with a coupon or 2 meals at 18.99 each with a total of 37.98 without a coupon? As it currently stands you'll only see me on coupon days.
Laura Butler
May 24,2025
Bring Carino’s back to the Little Rock area! We love the food and atmosphere. We visited the S Walker location in OKC and it was sooo good. Alicia and Reggie were our servers - we went 2 nights in 1 week! Great service, great food, exceeded our expectations.
Lady C0rnwall
Apr 30,2025
I recently dined at Johnny Carino’s and had a wonderful experience. The highlight of my meal was the Grilled Chicken Bowtie Festival, which was not only delicious but also incredibly generous in portion. Seriously, the serving was so large, it could easily satisfy three people, making it an excellent value for the price. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the chicken was flavorful and tender. Additionally, their freshly baked bread was a real treat—soft, warm, and perfect for soaking up the delicious sauce. Highly recommend Johnny Carino’s for anyone in the mood for great Italian food at a great price.
Taylor Schoolcraft
Apr 22,2025
Came in for lunch, not too busy on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered the meatball sandwich which was good. My boyfriend ordered the Spicy Romano Chicken. He enjoyed it. Sandwich was enough for 2 meals because it came with fries. Bread and roasted garlic and olive oil come with your meal and it is always delicious. We keep coming back.
Paulee Nou
Mar 22,2025
First time eating there while we were on break and the food was amazing and the chicken was so tender. Also our server Iyona was superb.
Elida Rivera
Mar 4,2025
My reward for hard weeks work. A yummy lemon pepper salmon Perfection every time keep up the great work JC crew
The engineer In a box
Feb 10,2025
Classic Johnny carino’s. Was served by Amanda, who gave amazing service and helped us make some choices with the menu! We started with some blackberry Italian sodas, which were creamy and delicious! Next was the appetizer sampler, which was amazing, if it wasn’t for the fact that there were jalapenos on it (should have asked). Finally, I had the timbollo, an amazing skillet dish with a wonderful blend of spaghetti, vegetables, and meat. A wonderful time and amazing staff, especially Amanda and Frank!
Reviews For Johnny Carino's