Johnny Carino's Austin Menu
Welcome to Johnny Carino's Austin, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant heart of Austin, Texas. Known for its warm ambiance and inviting decor, this restaurant offers a delightful culinary journey that celebrates Italian flavors. Guests rave about the attentive service, particularly highlighting team members like Yahir, whose genuine care elevates the dining experience to new heights.
From the moment you step inside, you’ll notice the calming lighting and friendly atmosphere, perfect for a casual night out or a special occasion. The menu boasts a variety of delectable options, with dishes like their mouth-watering lasagna and the star of many reviews, the sensational tiramisu, leaving patrons yearning for more. With fresh ingredients and generous portions, Johnny Carino's ensures diners not only enjoy a meal but also feel valued.
Whether you're dining in or ordering catering, this restaurant prioritizes quality food and exceptional service, making every visit a memorable one.
Appetizers
Italian Nachos
Crispy pasta chips, black olives, pepperoncinis, Roma tomatoes, jalapenos, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella and parmesan. Your choice of Chicken, Sausage or Combo. Get it Johnny's Style! Substitute Green Chile Jalapeno Alfredo Sauce.
Calamari Fritta
Thinly cut and lightly fried calamari and pepperoncinis. Served with spicy marinara sauce.
Fried Ravioli
Cheese ravioli lightly breaded with Italian seasoning and breadcrumbs. Served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
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.
Mozzarella Sticks
Breaded in our special seasonings. Served with spicy marinara sauce.
Johnny's 15 Minute Wings
(Worth the wait!) Choose traditional or boneless and one of the following sauces or seasonings. Served with a side of ranch. Mild: BBQ Sauce BBQ Seasoning. Medium: Sweet Chili Sauce Buffalo Hot Sauce Cajun Seasoning Lemon Pepper Seasoning. Hot: Crushed Red Pepper Hot Seasoning.
Traditional Margherita - Regular Crust
Tomato sauce, Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil
BBQ Chicken - Regular Crust
Grilled chicken, barbecue sauce, pepperoncini, red onions, mozzarella, parmesan
Spicy Hawaiian Pepperoni - Regular Crust
Tomato sauce, ricotta, Old World pepperoni, jalapenos, pineapple
Three-Meat Combo - Regular Crust
Old World pepperoni, applewood-smoked bacon, sausage, mozzarella, parmesan
Johnny's Favorite - Regular Crust
Italian sausage, Old World pepperoni, applewood-smoked bacon, green bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, red onions, Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan
Pepperoni & Pepperoni - Regular Crust
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, layers of Old World pepperoni
Traditional Margherita - Thin Crust
Tomato sauce, Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil
Spicy Hawaiian Pepperoni - Thin Crust
Tomato sauce, ricotta, Old World pepperoni, jalapenos, pineapple
Chicken, Bacon & Ranch - Thin Crust
Grilled chicken, applewood-smoked bacon, Roma tomatoes, green onions, mozzarella, parmesan, ranch dressing
Pepperoni & Pepperoni - Thin Crust
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, layers of Old World pepperoni
Johnny's Signature Pizzas
Fresh Salads & Soup
Italian Wedge
Iceberg wedge, applewood-smoked bacon, candied pecans, Gorgonzola, Roma tomatoes, apple sticks with ranch dressing
Classic Caesar
Fresh romaine, Roma tomatoes, black olives, red onions, parmesan and garlic croutons in Caesar dressing
Pecan Chicken
Fresh spinach, Gorgonzola, Roma tomatoes, applewood-smoked bacon, red onions, candied pecans, and crispy onion straws tossed in warm bacon vinaigrette. Topped with our Classic Chicken parmesan.
Unlimited House Salad
Unlimited Caesar Salad
Soup of the Day
Grilled Chicken Club
Grilled chicken, applewood-smoked bacon, lemon-basil aioli, sliced mozzarella, lettuce and mayonnaise
Italian Meatball Sandwich
Hand-rolled Italian meatballs, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, lemon-basil aioli, fresh basil
Johnny's Ribeye Cheesesteak
Grilled ribeye, marinated peppers and onions, mozzarella, creamy Alfredo sauce, Roma tomatoes on toasted garlic bread
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Hand-breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, lemon-basil aioli, fresh basil on toasted garlic bread
Classic American Burger*
Onion, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and ketchup. Grilled medium-well. Please request otherwise.
Johnny's BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger*
Cheddar, onion strings, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce and BBQ sauce. Grilled medium-well. Please request otherwise.
Black & Bleu Burger*
Gorgonzola, cracked black pepper, sauteed mushrooms and marinated onions. Grilled medium-well. Please request otherwise.
Cheddar, Bacon & Ranch Burger*
Cheddar cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, onion, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing. Grilled medium-well. Please request otherwise.
Italian Sandwiches & Burgers
Classic Italian
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
Choice of Alfredo or green chile jalapeno Alfredo sauce
Sizzling Skilletini Cacciatore
Sizzling skillet with spaghetti, spicy marinara sauce, parmesan, marinated peppers and onions
Mama's Spaghetti Feast
Available after 4pm Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday. Served with handmade meatballs, Italian sausage and meat sauce.
Johnny's Handmade Lasagna
Layers of pasta, Italian sausage, beef, meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan...while supplies last
Spaghetti with Artichokes
Spaghetti sauteed with Roma tomatoes, garlic, capers, basil, black olives and parmesan
Baked Cheese Tortelloni
Cheese-stuffed tortelloni with creamy meat sauce baked with mozzarella and parmesan
Classic Cheese Ravioli
Large ravioli stuffed with a blend of creamy cheeses. Served with your choice of sauce. Choose a Sauce: Tomato, Spicy Marinara, Meat Sauce. Specialty Sauces (add 1.99): Alfredo, Green Chile Jalapeno Alfredo. Add a Topping:
Ribeye Steak*
With heavy marbling for rich flavor and seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic. Served with your choice of fries or spaghetti & tomato sauce.
Create Your Own Pasta
Get Creative! Pasta Sauce Topping. Sausage available after 4pm Monday - Saturday and all day Sunday. Step 1 - Choose a Pasta: Spaghetti, Bowtie, Penne, Fettuccine; Step 2 - Choose a Sauce: Tomato, Spicy Marinara, Meat Sauce; Step 3 - Add a Topping: Chicken add 5.49, Meatballs (2) add 5.49, Meatballs (3) add 6.99, Shrimp add 6.99, Italian Sausage add 6.99.
Chicken
Chicken Scaloppini, Johnny's Handmade Lasagna and spaghetti with lemon butter cream sauce
Pasta Trio
Baked Cheese Tortelloni, Johnny's Handmade Lasagna and spaghetti with tomato sauce
Steak
Ribeye Steak* 8 oz., Johnny's Handmade Lasagna and spaghetti with tomato sauce
Johnny's
Johnny's Handmade Lasagna, Classic Chicken parmesan and spaghetti with tomato sauce
Italian Combinations
Seafood
Jalapeno Garlic Tilapia
Tilapia fried and tossed in lemon butter cream sauce with garlic, spinach, jalapenos, Roma tomatoes and spaghetti
Spicy Shrimp & Chicken
Penne sauteed with shrimp, grilled chicken, cayenne pepper, Romano cream sauce, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions
Shrimp Scampi
Spaghetti, mushrooms, roasted garlic, Roma tomatoes, basil, parmesan in white wine lemon butter sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Served with spinach, Roma tomatoes, Asiago and lemon basil cream sauce
Seafood Penne Alfredo
Tender calamari, shrimp and mussels sauteed with fresh garlic and tossed with penne in creamy lemon basil sauce
Lemon Pepper Salmon*
Marinated in Italian herbs, topped with sauteed artichoke hearts, Roma tomatoes, spinach and wine lemon butter sauce, with fresh vegetables
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
Bowtie sauteed with grilled chicken, cayenne pepper, Romano cream sauce, mushrooms, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions
Grilled Chicken Bowtie Festival
Bowtie sauteed 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 Scaloppini
Sauteed chicken breast, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, bacon and lemon butter cream sauce. Served with spaghetti.
Chicken Parmesan Penne Festival
Penne pasta tossed in an Asiago cream sauce with bacon, garlic, red onions and Roma tomatoes. Topped with our Classic Chicken parmesan and parmesan cheese.
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed chicken breast with mushrooms and sweet wine sauce. Served with your choice of fettuccine or sauteed spinach.
Chicken Specialties
Smoked Favorites
St. Louis-Style Spareribs
Hand-rubbed with our secret blend of spices and hickory smoked for hours. Then slathered with BBQ sauce over an open flame to seal in the flavor with a crispy, caramelized coating.
Meat Combos
Choose any two items (not the same two): St. Louis-Style Spareribs (4 Bones); Beef Brisket (Slow-roasted, thinly sliced with Famous Dave's secret spices); Georgia Chopped Pork (Smoked for up to 12 hours and chopped to order); Chicken Wings (Traditional wings (regular portion) tossed in your favorite seasoning or sauce); Mix & Match (to find your perfect combination!).
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
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
Tiramisu
Ladyfinger cookies soaked in coffee and layered between sweet Italian custard blended with rum and coffee liqueur