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Giordano's Trattoria Romana Italian Restaurante, Carefree, AZ

Giordano's Trattoria Romana Italian Restaurante

4.9
4.9
419 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Giordano’s Trattoria Romana Ristorante that is a family owned Italian gem that has served Carefree for over 25 years. Every night brings not only great menu options but also a dish crafted as a special for the night. So, even if you have managed to work your way through the extensive menu, you’ll always have something new and exciting to try at Giordano’s Trattoria Romana. What is touted as a best kept secret is not really very secret considering that reservations are highly recommended due to the popularity of Giordano’s Trattoria Romana. Perhaps that is because of the eggplant rolletini or the saltimbocca, both popular favorites. Then again, it might be the fettuccine alfredo or cannelloni Florentine. You may find another favorite you want to have every time you go, but it is a sure bet that the evening will end with the homemade tiramisu or the traditional cannoli.

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Menu

Dinner Split Charge $7. Monday - Friday - 5pm - 9pm, Saturday - 5pm - close, Sunday - Closed

AntiPasti

  • Cozze con Vino Bianco or MarinaraUS$15.00

    Black mussels in white wine or marinara sauce

    • EscargotUS$12.00

      Prepared in garlic butter

      • Mozzarella FrittiUS$12.00

        Breaded, deep fried & topped with marinara sauce

        • Calamari FrittiUS$15.00

          Lightly breaded fried squid with marinara sauce

          • Zuppa del GiornoUS$10.00

            Soup of the day...Served by the bowl

            • BruschettaUS$10.00

              Crostini topped with tomato and basil mixture

              • Italian Sausage, Peppers & OnionsUS$15.00

                Prepared in marinara sauce

                • Baked ClamsUS$14.00

                  Stuffed and served in lemon sauce

                  • Focacia Garlic BreadUS$10.00

                    Served with marinara sauce

                    • Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00

                      Chilled / served with horseradish sauce

                      Insalata

                      • Giordano's House SaladUS$10.00

                        Romaine lettuce with house Italian dressing

                        • Insalata CapreseUS$14.00

                          Mozzarella, tomato & basil salad

                          • Caesar SaladUS$14.00

                            Romaine, croutons and shaved romana cheese

                            • Roma GardenUS$14.00

                              Romaine w/ mozzarella cheese, red onion & olives in balsamic dressing

                              • Iceberg WedgeUS$14.00

                                Tomato, bacon bits, blue cheese crumbles and dressing

                                • Mixed Green ArugulaUS$14.00

                                  Beets, feta cheese, pecans, cranberries in vinaigrette dressing

                                  Pasta

                                  • Mostaccioli al FornoUS$23.00

                                    Baked with ricotta & mozzarella in marinara sauce

                                    • Lasagna alla BologneseUS$25.00

                                      Classic homemade baked in hearty meat sauce

                                      • Cannelloni FlorentineUS$26.00

                                        Homemade crepes filled with meat & cheese / Alfredo sauce

                                        • Manicotti PomodoroUS$23.00

                                          Homemade crepes filled with cheeses & herbs / Pomodoro sauce

                                          • Chef RavioliUS$23.00

                                            Cheese, spinach or both in marinara sauce

                                            • Tortellini Marco PoloUS$23.00

                                              Meat filled with walnuts & mushrooms in cream sauce

                                              • Chef MostaccioliUS$24.00

                                                Served with artichokes, mushrooms & sausage in marinara sauce

                                                • Linguine con VongoleUS$24.00

                                                  Baby clams in garlic white wine or marinara sauce

                                                  • Linguine CalamariUS$24.00

                                                    Sauteed calamari in garlic white wine or marinara sauce

                                                    • Cavatelli or Gnocchi alla BologneseUS$25.00

                                                      Hearty meat sauce

                                                      Pasta Your Way

                                                      Pick your pasta: Penne, Linguine, Spaghetti, Cappellini, Fettuccine, Rigatoni. Pick your sauce: Marinara, Alfredo, Pomodoro, Aglio Olio, Fra diavolo

                                                      • Pasta Your WayUS$23.00

                                                        • Pasta alla BologneseUS$25.00

                                                          Pick your pasta in hearty meat sauce

                                                          • Pasta alla PomodoroUS$25.00

                                                            Pasta w/chopped roma tomatoes, basil, garlic & herbs

                                                            • Pasta alla PrimaveraUS$25.00

                                                              Pasta with mixed vegetables

                                                              • TortellacciUS$28.00

                                                                Jumbo tortellini filled with veal / cheeses in creamy marinara sauce

                                                                Sides

                                                                To accompany your favorite entree

                                                                • Side of MeatballsUS$9.00

                                                                  Served in marinara sauce

                                                                  • Side of Sausage or Chicken BreastUS$10.00

                                                                    Grilled

                                                                    • Side of Sauteed SpinachUS$10.00

                                                                      Sauteed in oil and garlic OR steamed upon request

                                                                      • Side Vegetable of the DayUS$9.00

                                                                        Sauteed in oil and garlic OR steamed upon request

                                                                        • Gluten free pasta

                                                                          • AddUS$3.00

                                                                        • Vegetable Substitute

                                                                          • AddUS$3.00

                                                                        Specialty de la Casa

                                                                        House Specialties

                                                                        • Osso Buco MilaneseUS$48.00

                                                                          Veal shank in red wine sauce w/ diced vegetables over fettuccine

                                                                          • Eggplant ParmigianaUS$26.00

                                                                            Lightly breaded w/ mozzarella cheese in marinara sauce w/ pasta

                                                                            • Eggplant RolletiniUS$26.00

                                                                              Cheese filled, rolled and baked w/ mozzarella in marinara sauce w/ pasta

                                                                              • Pollo FricasseeUS$28.00

                                                                                White wine sauce w/ sliced sausage, sweet peppers, capers w/ pasta

                                                                                • Pollo CacciatoreUS$28.00

                                                                                  Topped with sausage, bell peppers & onions in marinara sauce w/ pasta

                                                                                  Main

                                                                                  • Parmigiana

                                                                                    Lightly breaded & baked w/ mozzarella in marinara sauce with past

                                                                                    • PolloUS$27.00
                                                                                    • VitelloUS$34.00
                                                                                    • ShrimpUS$35.00

                                                                                  • Marsala

                                                                                    Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms & served with pasta

                                                                                    • PolloUS$27.00
                                                                                    • VitelloUS$34.00

                                                                                  • Piccata

                                                                                    Lemon, butter, white wine with capers & served with pasta

                                                                                    • PolloUS$27.00
                                                                                    • VitelloUS$34.00
                                                                                    • SalmonUS$34.00

                                                                                  • Piemontese

                                                                                    Lemon, butter, white wine w/ artichokes & mushrooms, served with pasta

                                                                                    • PolloUS$27.00
                                                                                    • VitelloUS$34.00
                                                                                    • SalmonUS$34.00

                                                                                  • Saltimboca

                                                                                    Topped w/ prosciutto, mozzarella in marsala mushroom wine, with pasta

                                                                                    • PolloUS$27.00
                                                                                    • VitelloUS$34.00

                                                                                  • Giordano

                                                                                    Lightly breaded, topped w/eggplant, prosciutto, mozzarella in marinara

                                                                                    • PolloUS$27.00
                                                                                    • VitelloUS$34.00

                                                                                  • Francese

                                                                                    Dipped in egg, flour, sauteed in lemon butter sauce w/ cappellini aglio olio

                                                                                    • PolloUS$27.00
                                                                                    • VitelloUS$34.00

                                                                                  • Gorgonzola

                                                                                    Prepared in gorgonzola cream sauce w/ mushrooms over cappellini

                                                                                    • PolloUS$28.00
                                                                                    • VitelloUS$35.00

                                                                                  Pesci e Molluschi

                                                                                  • Chef Salmom Fra DiavaloUS$35.00

                                                                                    Served in spicy marinara sauce over linguine pasta topped with clams and mussels

                                                                                    • Shrimp ScampiUS$32.00

                                                                                      Served in white wine, garlic, butter sauce topped with asparagus over linguine pasta

                                                                                      • Shrimp Fra DiavaloUS$33.00

                                                                                        Served in spicy marinara over linguine pasta topped with clams and mussels

                                                                                        • Lobster Fra DiavaloUS$48.00

                                                                                          Lobster tail, shrimp, clams, mussels over linguine pasta. Served in spicy marinara sauce

                                                                                          • Cioppino Frutti de MareUS$38.00

                                                                                            Shrimp, calamari, fish of the day, clams, mussels. Served over linguine pasta in marinara sauce

                                                                                            Last updated: 20 March 2023

                                                                                            What 419 people are saying

                                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                            4.9
                                                                                            4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                                                            • 4.8Food
                                                                                            • 4.8Service
                                                                                            • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                            • 4.7Value

                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                            Loved For

                                                                                            • Phoenix / Arizona

                                                                                              Italian

                                                                                            • Scottsdale

                                                                                              Best Value

                                                                                            • Scottsdale

                                                                                              Italian

                                                                                            Review summary

                                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                            Giordano's Trattoria Romana Italian Restaurante shines with its authentic Italian charm and "outstanding food". Regulars adore the "comfortable environment" and consistently "great service". The staff, especially Kelly and Adele, are often praised for their friendly attentiveness. This is a "favorite local gem" in Carefree, offering a warm, homey feel.

                                                                                            419 Reviews

                                                                                            1. David

                                                                                              Phoenix2 reviews

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              MY FRIENDS ANDI HAVE NEVER HAD A DISAPPOINTING MEAL AT GIORDANO'S AND WE HAVE BEEN DINNING THERE FOR 20 YEARS. THIS VISIT WE HAD SOME DRINKS AND WINE, HOUSE SALAD, ESCARGOT, CHICKEN FRANCESE, SALMON WITH PASTA, VEAL PARM AND RAVIOLI. ALL DELICIOUS!

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                                                                                            2. Ron

                                                                                              New York City3 reviews

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              Best dinner ever since we left CT in January… I told Adele we would move here just to dine in her restaurant

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                                                                                            3. Rick

                                                                                              Phoenix5 reviews

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              The food is authentic and outstanding. Service with a smile is everywhere. Adele, the owner, is out on the floor with her outstanding staff making you feel so personally welcomed. The restaurant is located in the center of Carefree AZ which makes for easy access and parking. We were there for my birthday and the evening couldn't have gone any better.

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                                                                                            4. Geoff VIP

                                                                                              Phoenix4 reviews

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              Dined on 4 March 2025

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                              Good meal. Comfortable surroundings. Excellent service. Reasonably priced. I will be a repeat customer.

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                                                                                            5. Robert VIP

                                                                                              Washington DC12 reviews

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              Dined on 4 March 2025

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              Elegant, romantic & classic fine dining experience with tip-top service.

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                                                                                            6. Eileen H VIP

                                                                                              Phoenix42 reviews

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              Great food and ambiance. A local gem always consistent and enjoyable for whatever the occasion.

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                                                                                            7. sandi

                                                                                              Los Angeles1 review

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              Dined on 27 February 2025

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              Everything was excellent food, service and ambience would continue to return to enjoy a wonderful experience.

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                                                                                            8. Fred

                                                                                              Phoenix3 reviews

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              Dined on 19 February 2025

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              Love this place and the people who own it. Food good and excellent service.

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                                                                                            9. Terri VIP

                                                                                              Phoenix38 reviews

                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                              Dined on 16 February 2025

                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                              We love Giordano! We took our son last night and he loved it too. The food is amazing and the service is always great!

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                                                                                            10. Mike VIP

                                                                                              Phoenix51 reviews

                                                                                              2.0

                                                                                              Dined on 16 February 2025

                                                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                                                              2. Food 2
                                                                                              3. Service 1
                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                              We're long time customer's of Giordano's and this is the first disappointing experience we have had. The service was terrible. The mussel appetizer was brought with out plates or a bowl for the shells. We had to ask twice before it actually came. The sea bass entree had a slight fishy taste and was hardly worth the price. Getting the check and paying was also a colossal pain. It took two requests to get the check and then we had to wait almost 20 minutes for our payment to process. Its hard to be on point 100% of the time and they certainly missed the mark last night.

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                                                                                            Giordano's Trattoria Romana Italian Restaurante is rated 4.9 stars by 419 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                            2 people
                                                                                            19:00
                                                                                            Booked 9 times today
                                                                                            Google Map for Giordano's Trattoria Romana Italian Restaurante

                                                                                            7275 E. Easy Street, Carefree, AZ 85377

                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                            • Area
                                                                                              Carefree
                                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                                              Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                              $30 and under
                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                              Italian
                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                              Casual Dining
                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                              Business Casual
                                                                                            • Parking details
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