Absolutely delicious! Pappardelle Bolognese made my taste buds sing. Hubby had VITELLO ALLA…read morePARMIGIANA it was a nice big piece of veal it was scrumptious. Service was great and ambiance very nice.

I was able to snag a 6:30 reservation at the bar on a Friday evening & so glad we did. Everything…read morewas wonderful from the host checking in, the bar/server and food! It was pretty busy and loud in there so if you want quiet, that's not happening. Drinks were nice and strong, especially my cosmo. The shrimp appetizer was soOoo delicious! I saved the sauce for my pasta dish...dumped the whole thing in there. The Caesar salad is plenty for two! Also yummy! We had to take it home. I ordered the linguine alla vongole and OMG...the best one I've had so far. Portion was ginormous. It was so GOOD I finished it in one sitting. No leftovers. Gail, I believe her name was, was surprised I kept going bc it can feed two, maybe three people. I had a bite of the chicken parm as well and was very tasty. I definitely want to return until I've tried every dish on the menu.

My favorite restaurant, no question. Amazing food, great drinks, cozy vibe, and the nicest staff…read more I've moved out of the area and still happily drive an hour just to come back. It's that good!

Great celebratory dinner with the fam. Pretty spectacular wine and pasta, can't go wrong here.read more

Bettola is a VIBE!!!! The staff are always friendly and fun! I think I pretty much ordered 90% of…read morethe menu and NOTHING has disappoint. My ULTIMATE favorite is the Short Ribs and Risotto. The meat is sooooo juicy, tender and flavorful! Next would be obviously their pizza and their salad! (please note: their salads is topped to the BRIM! And if good enough to share with 2-3 people) Depending on the day in the mood would determine which pizza I get my top 3 are/ Gold digger, the San Genaro, and the Marilyn Monroe/Fign' a (I can't decide LOL) don't let the commotion of Rolfe square Seder you from visiting, there is plenty of parking in the back, the restaurant is such a vibe with the decor (learn some Italian LOL) and hilarious placemats. And lastly, what I think is so cool and unique about this place is their Themed Weekend specials! They always have fun drinks and witty names for the items. Oh and don't forget to swing by the dessert case on your way out- they have LEMON TIRAMISU!!!! You heard right! LEMON TIRAMISU!!

Food, Service and Ambiance all get five stars. One of my favorite neighborhood places for a drink…read moreor lunch/dinner. The sweet chili tempura broccoli was amazing. Still one of my favorite appetizers anywhere. We split a chopped salad and it was played in 2 separate bowls, nice touch. Pizza was prepared perfectly and was amazing, among the best around and only $15 for a base cheese pizza. Our server Raine was excellent as wells 6 stars for Raine.

Visited Marchetti's this week with a party of 18 and the service was absolutely outstanding. Lana…read morewas our server and I was super imoressed with how well she handled our large group. She treated each person with patience and respect, and most impressive of all, she remembered everyones orders without writing a single thing down! Our group was seated in a semi-private room very close to the entrance. This was perfect for us to be able to all converse. the food was delicious. I ordered a special, Pasta Rustica, which consisted of pasta with a pink sauce, proscuitto, chicken, and shrimp, topped with mozzarella. It was so incredibly delicious and the portion size was large enough that in addition to eating my fill at dinner, I also had enough to take home for two lunches. Did I mention the bread? Marchetti's has wonderful Italian bread - crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, and they pair it with garlic dipping oil. Yum! Entrees are also served with salad, and the house dressing is really good! I would go back to Marchetti's in a heartbeat. Pro tip - Make a reservation as they do get very crowded at peak times. Thanks to Marchetti's and to our amazing server, Lana, for an outstanding dinner experience for our whole group!

One of the best Italian restaurants in RI…read more ITALIAN CIOPPINO littlenecks, mussels, shrimp, chopped clams & scallops sautéed in a spicy marinara over a bed of linguine This offering was excellent Service for our party of 10 was excellent

Stopped into Avvio for lunch and had a great experience. I ordered the burger and it was absolutely…read moredelicious--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The fries were just as impressive, crispy and addictive in the best way. A special shoutout to Anya and Tom behind the bar--they were attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout. Already looking forward to coming back again soon.

Went for a few drinks on a weeknight. Unfortunately, it wasn't the best experience overall…read more We bought an espresso martini and one of my favorite drinks a sidecar. They were severely lacking alcohol and tasted like juice so we got ripped off for cocktails that were $14 each. The bartender was nothing great. He didn't have the best attitude and seemed like he didn't want be there. I was going to rate it two stars, but I've had their pizza here before from leftovers and it was pretty good.

This is probably one of the only places I'd give a 10/10 Italian experience for. Every food item we…read morehad was delightful. The flavors were deep and portions good. The service was awesome. I can't speak highly enough of all of the dishes. The vibe is cozy and comfortable. Service was attentive, kinda, and helpful with answering questions. If you are looking for a spot to try, you will not be disappointed by coming here.

Chose to make a reservation here for our wedding anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint!! The…read morerestaurant is small so if you want to go on a weekend, definitely make a reservation, all of the tables/bar seats were full the entire time we dined. Our waitress, Rachel, was so sweet and attentive. Now for the best part- the food! We started with the focaccia & steak tartare- both were very good. The focaccia came with homemade butter that they change out the flavors of and it was so so yummy. Super crunchy on the outside and soft inside. Dinner we had to go with pastas, cacio e Pepe was fire, the sauce was to die for. Scraped the last of it up with the bread, very good idea. My husband chose the special pasta dish of the night and that was awesome too. House made desserts - tiramisu & a chocolate hazelnut tart. So so so good. We loved it! Would recommend & will be back!

Everything was excellent! We were a party of 8 and everyone ordered something different…read more All the food, drinks, and service were excellent. It'll be our new go to for Italian food in our area.

Cucina Rustica never misses. They have the best handmade fresh pasta and chicken parm! The ambiance…read moreis lovely for a date night, anniversary, birthday or any other special occasion. You can get multiple meals out of one entree. They use fresh ingredients, so although Italian food can lean on the heavier side, you won't feel disgusting afterwards. Their dirty martinis are no joke! Their parking lot is on the tighter side, especially during peak dining hours, so plan accordingly! Friendly staff and we have always felt welcome.

The service at this restaurant is very professional. The food is excellent. What more can be said?read more

I've been going to Antonio's Trattoria for years now, and one thing I can say is the place is…read moreincredibly consistent. In a world where restaurants seem to either reinvent themselves every six months or completely fall apart after a few good years, Antonio's just keeps doing what it does well. Good food, solid portions, professional service, and that old-school Italian restaurant atmosphere that Rhode Island somehow still manages to preserve better than almost anywhere else. My wife and I went recently for dinner and had one of those meals where everything just flowed the way you want it to. We started with the fried calamari, which was excellent. Light, crispy, not drowning in grease, and actually seasoned properly. A lot of places phone calamari in because it's such a standard appetizer, but this tasted fresh and well executed. The hot peppers mixed in gave it a nice kick without taking over the plate. We also got a couple espresso martinis because it feels almost illegal to eat Italian food in Cranston without at least considering one. For dinner, I went with the chicken parmigiana after hearing people rave about it for years, and honestly, they weren't wrong. The chicken was tender, perfectly breaded, and the sauce had that slow-cooked flavor that tastes like somebody's grandmother has been guarding the recipe since the Reagan administration. My wife ordered the seafood fra diavolo, which came loaded with shrimp, clams, mussels, and enough garlic to keep vampires away for the rest of the week. Spicy without being ridiculous. The portions were generous too. Not "food challenge" oversized, just satisfying. Dessert was tiramisu for the table because at that point you're already committed to the experience. Really good balance of espresso flavor and mascarpone without feeling overly heavy. Sometimes tiramisu can feel like eating sweet drywall. This wasn't that. Service was also great all night. Attentive without hovering. Drinks stayed filled, plates disappeared quickly, and the pacing of the meal felt relaxed but organized. You never felt rushed, but you also weren't sitting there wondering if your waiter had moved to another state midway through dinner. The place itself has that classic Rhode Island Italian restaurant energy. Comfortable, a little lively, people talking loudly across tables, waiters who look like they've worked there forever, and the smell of garlic and red sauce hitting you the second you walk in. It's not trendy or trying to become some minimalist foodie experiment. Thank God for that.

Great family spot that does things right, like it was done over 50 years ago. The service is great…read moreand the building is very large and accommodates large parties. Make sure to get a reservation. Double Lobster Tails are very good with plenty of drawn butter. They are pricey, but they are very filling too. Although Twin Oakes is not known as a steak house, the steaks are good. Mine was cooked perfectly and they usually have decent steak specials. Chicken Parm is where it's at at Twin Oakes...get it done the original way. Chicken Zings are a must appetizer too!

A Rhode Island institution. Old school family Italian. The chicken Parmesan seemed to use a…read morecommercially made deep fried chicken and was just fair. However the veal Parmesan was much better and delicious. Attentive service and wood paneling decor is reminiscent of years gone by, but in a good way. Ask for a seat by the window if available.

In a sea of endless Italian food on the hill, Andino's can be easily overlooked but not outdone…read more After trying just about every other spot on Atwells, I can't believe it took me this long to get to Andino's....my mistake! The host seemed surprised to see us despite being right on time for our reservation but we were seated right away after a quick exchange. Our server Erik came right over with a smile and continued to be a consummate professional throughout the evening. I wish I could have him be my server everywhere I go. We started the night with some seasonal cocktails. The spiced pear old fashioned was to die for. Complete with a solitary large cube and balanced flavors it was delicious. Our table had veal parm, linguine and white clam, and lasagna. Each dish was fresh and executed perfectly. It's a garlic lovers paradise but never overpowering, in a way any Nonna would approve. For dessert we split a slice of limoncello cake. The cake was so light and fluffy it was like eating air. Even the frosting was light enough where it didn't feel like we were stuffing ourselves to finish it. It's a smaller place so it gets busy quickly and can be a little loud. I would highly recommended a reservation as I don't think you'd have much luck getting a table on a weekend. There was a bar area with some seats but it's probably not easy to get a seat there either. As the old adage goes, if a restaurant is full all the time there's a good reason why ;)

Have you ever heard of a restaurant that won't do a takeout order over the phone without requiring…read morea credit card number for " security purposes" That might be the most petty cheapest thing I've ever heard of. So I plan to pay with cash now I have to give a random person my credit card information over the phone just because they don't believe that I will show up to pick up my to go order?!? absolutely ridiculous. Such a shame because the food is so good