Roma Italian Restaurant — Restaurant in Borger

A Godfather-Level Pizza in the Middle of Nowhere. Who the hell would’ve thought that one of the best pizzas of my life would be in Borger, Texas—a town that looks like it was designed by a tired cowboy who ran out of ideas halfway through? But lo and behold, Roma’s Italian Restaurant is a diamond in the rough, an oasis of culinary sanity in a desert of mediocrity.

Now, I don’t throw around compliments easily. I’ve been burned before in the Panhandle—steak as dry as a tumbleweed, BBQ that tasted like a cow’s last regret, and Mexican food that tastes more like MexiTRY than Mexican. Come on, Panhandle, represent Texas better! So when I heard that one of the owners, Bruno, trained in New York and uses his Italian mother’s recipes, I walked in with high hopes but low expectations—because, well, Panhandle, you keep letting me down.

The Atmosphere – The Classiest Joint in Borger (Not Texas, Just Borger)

The place is decent-sized, clean, and actually looks like they gave a damn when decorating. You got your Italian murals, nice paintings, and flags—American, Italian, and Texas, because of course. They even have a bar and a pool table—a nice little setup away from the main dining area. A good spot to sip some wine or throw back a whiskey while shooting 8-ball.

Honestly? If you’re looking to take a date somewhere in Borger without looking like a total degenerate, this is your best bet.

The Food – Sweet Baby Jesus, This is Good

Complimentary Bread & Marinara – The First Test of Any Italian Joint

And Roma’s? They passed with flying colors.

The bread? Lightly oiled, buttered, and sprinkled with what I assume is Parmesan—but could also be pure magic. Soft, warm, and perfect.

The marinara? Thick, rich, and the way a proper tomato sauce should be. None of that watery nonsense you get from corporate chains where it tastes like they just waved a tomato near it.

Fried Ravioli – A Cheesy Baptism by Fire

I took one bite and immediately ascended to Italian heaven. Crunchy, seasoned to perfection, with an explosion of cheesy goodness inside that sent my taste buds into a full-blown baptism.

And get this—they serve sweet tea. Most Italian places try to class it up with unsweetened tea, acting like we’re in some European café. But Roma’s? They respect the Texas way and serve it up sweet and refreshing.

The Main Event – The Pizza That Changed Everything

Now, I was tempted to get the steak—mainly because my waitress, Desa, swore it was her favorite. And if the wife of a New York-trained chef tells you the steak is the best thing on the menu, you listen.

But listen, I didn’t walk into an Italian restaurant to eat a damn steak.

I was already dead-set on pizza because I had originally planned to hit up Jesse’s Pizza, but—plot twist—they were CLOSED on a Friday at 7 PM. (Seriously, Jesse? What are we doing, man?)

So, I ordered a half Margherita, half Hawaiian pizza. And let me tell you… this thing was a masterpiece.

Thin crust but somehow packed with flavor and a wonderful crunch on the crust.

Cheese? Perfectly melted, draping over each slice like a luxurious Italian robe.

Fresh veggies, juicy pineapple, and savory meats—each bite was a crime scene of flavor, and I was the detective trying to solve why the hell I was enjoying it so much.

Final Verdict – 5 Stars on Google, 6 Stars in My Heart

I am so grateful that Jesse’s Pizza was closed because this place? Roma’s Italian Restaurant is now my favorite dining experience in Borger. I’m already planning my next trip back to try that steak and whatever other witchcraft they have on the menu.

Borger, Texas, you officially have one restaurant worth a damn.

Oh, and don’t forget to read Desa's story in the newspaper article on the wall or check out the pictures I uploaded. It’s an amazing...

I was in town visiting my kids, and this was the only place open that we found that wasn't fast food. To begin, they deceive you by asking what dipping sauce you'd like with your bread and not telling you there's an upcharge, nor did I see it stated on the menu. What they call a pesto sauce is nowhere near a pesto sauce, more a garlic dipping sauce for @5.00. I never got the chance to try the @6.00 Alfredo sauce because we had already received our mains, so it sat there untouched and feeling alone. My kids took it home. Salads came with our meal and were basically delivered with the mains as well, so they were not eaten either. I ordered a ribeye mid rare, and it came out a blue rare, I will say it was flavored well, but it and my pasta were delivered cold. I did take it back to the hotel and later warmed it up in the microwave, and when it was hot, it tasted very good. Appetizers were what to be expected cooked from frozen. For 300.00 in Borger Tx, including tip. I definitely expected better. There were only 2-3 tables seated at any given time, us being the biggest, a 7 top, so the "they were busy" excuse does not come into play here. Possibly just one of those nights, I hope. I did comment on my steak afterward to the waitress at checkout, and she said I should have said something. 1st, I had already been on the road all day, and 2nd it wasn't bad enough for me to care. Thus, the 3star. If I send food back, I don't want it anymore. They have a lot of good reviews, so maybe again, just one of...

We travel often due my husband working at refineries. This place would be listed at the bottom of my favorites. You are given free rolls. The rolls were soft and fresh, however there was way too much parmasean seasoning on them. We ordered Chicken Marsala. This is my favorites dish.. i have eaten it at over 50+ restaurants in my lifetime. We ate less than half of our dishes. The chicken was on a bed of angel hair pasta with Marshall sauce and mushrooms. That is it. First, the chicken breast were tuff to cut. There was only mushrooms. No bake or cream potatoes with bell peppers. The marsala sauce was horrible. Worst I ever had. Tasted as though the majority of the sauce came straight out of a can of Mushroom soup. The meal came with a small salad. When I say small, you had lettuce, 2 small slices of tomato that looked like it belonged on a Hamburger. Shredded mozzarella cheese, and a cup of dressing. Our meal was $50 & we left hungry. I think that most of the good reviews is based upon the locals. This is a small town and many locals probably don't travel much to compare to other Italian restaurants. The place was clean, and enjoyed the guy...