I'll be honest, we usually end up at Antonio's when we're already out doing one of our brewery and cocktail crawls around Providence. At some point in the evening, the sensible part of your brain starts suggesting that you should probably eat something, and Antonio's is a pretty damn good solution to that problem. There's a huge variety of pizza sitting behind the counter, which is probably the first thing you notice when you walk in. You can stand there and stare at the different combinations trying to decide whether you want something traditional or one of the more creative offerings. There are plenty of options, and that's part of the fun. It's not simply cheese, pepperoni and sausage lined up in a case waiting for you. Antonio's has built a reputation around unusual combinations and a pretty extensive selection, and the Wickenden location has everything from classic slices to Sicilian and Detroit-style options. The pizza itself is really good. The crust is probably my favorite part because it has enough structure and crunch to keep a heavily topped slice from becoming a floppy mess. The toppings are flavorful, and there's enough variety that you can come here several times and order something completely different each time. It's also exactly the kind of pizza that works well as a quick meal. Grab a slice or two, have them heat it up, and you're on your way. The price is another big positive. You get a substantial slice without feeling like you just financed somebody's retirement, and the service is generally very fast. That makes this a particularly good option for a quick lunch, especially given the location near the colleges. You can get in, choose from the lineup, eat, and get back to whatever you were doing without turning lunch into a two-hour production. The current menu has basic slices starting around $4, with specialty slices somewhat higher, which is still pretty reasonable for the portion. The Wickenden location itself is small, so don't come here expecting a spacious Italian restaurant with white tablecloths and a leisurely dining experience. This is a pizza-by-the-slice shop, and it knows exactly what it is. The line can move quickly, the selection is right in front of you, and you're basically making your decision while standing there looking at a wall of pizza. Honestly, that's part of the charm. One useful little tip: if you need to use the bathroom, ask at the counter. They'll give you a key. It's one of those small things you might not realize until you actually need to use the restroom, so consider yourself warned. Now, is Antonio's better than Pizza Marvin or Nice Slice? No, I wouldn't go that far. Those are still my picks when I'm specifically in the mood to seek out great Providence pizza rather than simply needing a really good slice. But that doesn't mean Antonio's isn't worth visiting. It's a different experience, and there's something to be said for walking into a place with a dozen different pizzas staring back at you and being able to grab exactly what looks good at that particular moment. For me, Antonio's is a very solid four stars. Great variety, good crust, fast service, reasonable prices and a convenient location in Fox Point. It's especially good when you're already wandering around the neighborhood and realize that your cocktail crawl has reached the point where food is no longer optional. We'll definitely be back for another slice or two. read more

Antonio's Pizza by the Slice - Cheese Slice - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Large variety of pizza flavors and toppings. They have thin slices as well thicker crusts. Their quality is very good and their prices are not bad for a fast food restaurant read more

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The line at Antonio's moves fast, which is good because there's a lot to look at in that case and you're going to need a minute. Somewhere between twenty and thirty varieties of slices depending on the day, laid out under glass like a museum of every decision a pizza kitchen has ever considered and then actually made. Loaded Potato. Nashville Hot Chicken. Black Bean Avocado. Steak Taco. Detroit style. Sicilian. New York rounds. Lauren went Loaded Potato and Nashville Hot. I went Detroit corner and middle Sicilian. Four slices, three styles, three dollars each on Wacky Wednesday. The table we sat at had Michelangelo's David printed on it. He was holding a smartphone. (I appreciated this more than I expected to.) Antonio's started at UMass Amherst in 1995. Late nights, hungry students, pizza that needed to be cheap and interesting and hot. It eventually graduated, got better looking, hired a designer at some point, and now has locations across New England. The Wickenden Street room is bright and clean with big windows and those tables and the kind of energy that comes from a place that's been doing this long enough to stop being nervous about it. The Detroit corner slice is supposed to have a frico edge. That's the caramelized part of the crust where the cheese pushes against the pan wall and goes almost black, slightly bitter, the thing that cuts through all that richness stacked on top and gives the slice its reason for existing. At Antonio's the edge bent. It chewed. The bitterness wasn't there. Without it the slice was a thick square of pizza with good toppings and a crust that didn't have anything else to say for itself. The Sicilian was fluffier than it should have been. More air, less structure, less push-back than the style calls for. It wasn't far enough from the Detroit to justify ordering both. I know that now. Both were tasty. I want to be clear about that. Neither one disappointed me the way a bad slice disappoints you. They disappointed me the way a good slice that could have been great disappoints you, which is a different and more specific feeling. That being said. Four slices. Three styles. A bottle and a fountain drink. Twenty dollars. On a Wednesday in Providence. I'd go back on a Wednesday. If I lived or worked in the neighborhood. I would probably be there often. I'd bring friends who would appreciate the weirder end of that case, something you haven't seen anywhere else. Because that variety is real and the price is honest and the room is cool and sometimes that's exactly what you need on a Wednesday night to get over the hump. read more

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I stopped by here for a few slices this afternoon. I've had loads of people recommend Antonio's so I took the opportunity to grab a snack while in the area. When you walk in, all you see is pizza. Detroit, Sicilian and NY style. So many different varieties were available, it was tough to choose. I went with a Nashville Hot Chicken Detroit and a Loaded Potato NY slice. My friend had a cheese Detroit and a cheese Sicilian The people at the counter were friendly and efficient, used to taking care of a lot of people. While we waited for our slices to be hot, we watched significant people file in, get their slices and leave. It was definitely a popular neighborhood spot. Especially so on Wednesday, as they offer a $3 slice special. Eventually our slices arrived and it was time to eat. I started with the NY. The rosemary is the star flavor of the slice, a nice accompaniment to the potato. The crust was crisp like a NY slice should be. Then moved on to the Detroit. It was a decent enough slice. The chicken was nicely cooked and the other toppings were fun, too. But the dough lacked the rise that I'm used to in a Detroit and I didn't get any caramelized cheese edges, a signature feature of the style. Overall, I see the appeal of the place. And you can't beat a $3 specialty slice! I don't know if I would be back personally but I would let people know this is available for them should they be nearby. read more

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$3 pizza slice Wednesdays! A friend told me about this deal and the various flavor combinations, so I had to try it out. The staff behind the counter walked me through all of the available pizzas and helped me to make my selections. It was a bit chaotic to get all patrons their pizza slices as they came out of the oven, but eventually they got me what I had ordered. I ended up taking my slices to go as it was a little too warm inside for me. read more

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Stopped in for a quick Slice at their newer location on Wickenden St as there was no parking for the Thayer St location. Great selection and variety of slices. Friendly staff. The inside was clean and bright. The slices we chose were excellent. read more

Antonio's Pizza by the Slice - Pepperoni/Sausage Slice, Pepperoni/BBQ Chicken Slice - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I love this new location! I am a super fan of Antonio's Pizza by the slice and have gone to every single one of their locations. Typically, I go to their Thayer street location but this new spot on Wickenden Street is easier to find parking and in a great location next to the pedestrian bridge in Providence. Sometimes it takes some time to heat up the slices and they get very busy but the staff is pretty quick. There is about 5 booths inside to sit but on a nice day you can always sit by the water across the street and enjoy the city. The tables are creative with a stylish logo on it. They also have seasonings available by the counter top: parmesean cheese, red pepper, Garlic powder to put on your pizza. read more

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Good pizza, just not on Fellini's level. There is something about Fellini's crust that makes it some of the best pizza I've ever had. Antonio's dough seems like it's more beginner level compared to Fellini's. The slices are about the same size and I did like the taste of Antonio's toppings. I grabbed a thick square slice with barbecue chicken. I like the fluffiness of the dough. And then I grabbed a thin slice of the ranch with chicken and pepperoni. Came to $10.70 total. Service was very quick. read more

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I love the location of this Antonio's since it's close to the pedestrian bridge, but in terms of service and quality, it's a no for me. I came with my friend on a Saturday evening looking of an affordable and delicious meal. However, we instead waited a lot longer than usual for overcooked pizza and an inefficient customer service system. The Antonio's on Thayer gets a lot more people and I've seen 2 workers handle them all in a very efficient manner. Here, there were like 4 workers and communication was terrible and really no structure. I'm used to waiting 5 ish minutes for the food but this time we waited around 10 minutes and our pizza was severely overcooked. The crust was hard to the point that it hurt to bite into it and the cheese was so charred that the edges even fell off. Each slice was $6 so I was very disappointed to see my money go to waste, especially after being so excited to try a new flavor. read more

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Antonio's Pizza by the Slice has many locations all over Massachusetts and a few in Rhode Island as well. This location on Wickenden Street is fairly new and are neighbors with Trader Joe's and The Den Wine & Spirits. When you walk into Antonio's Pizza by the Slice, you'll see the display of all different types of pizza slices. After making the tough decision of which slices you would like, you go around to the register to pay and there are plenty of beverages to choose from. Inside, there are a few tables. I had a slice of the BBQ Chicken + Pineapple pizza which had Red Sauce, Mozzarella, BBQ Chicken, Pineapple. My husband had a slice of the Buffalo Bob which had Mozzarella, Spicy Chicken, Pepperoni, Colby Jack, Ranch. We took our slices to go. The slices were very yummy and it had the perfect crust. It was a good portion too. The toppings were fresh. Total for both slices before tip was $10.48. If you're craving a good slice of pizza, definitely check out Antonio's Pizza by the Slice. read more

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I recommend the hot honey pepperoni pizza. It was Straight bussin. Besides that I Wish they labeled their pizzas so I know what I'm looking at! read more

Antonio's Pizza by the Slice - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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My go-to late-night pizza joint. I was loyal to the Chicken Bacon Ranch, then the Sicilian stole my heart. But the Mango Habanero? Game changer. They don't have it often, but when they do, it's a dream come true. read more

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I've been patronizing since August pretty much every other Wednesday for $3 wacky slices. I suppose for the price point can't complain too much, but the pizza is hit or miss...today was a miss with the hot honey slice as it was filled with warm pasty ricotta cheese...I picked at it, pepperoni mostly, than discarded rest...sorry, that was the yuck factor for me..in fairness, I probably should ask precisely what's in/on pizza. read more

Horrible service - a worker told us we had to wait outside in the rain while waiting for our pizza to be done even though we paid and gave a good tip. Just because we were the last customers of the night doesn't mean you need to take your bad mood out on us. Very disrespectful and RUDE 1/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND read more

This was a great place to have a nice lunch. Many varieties of pizza slices and the actual restaurant was very clean and enjoyable. I love that you can try different slices without committing to a whole pizza pie. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Voted best Pizza in RI??? Come on..Conveyer reheats are never properly heated. Dough.. average, Tomato sauce.. you could almost say "what tomato sauce?" San Marzano.. Nope, Cheese.. average at best, variety yes, excellence.. no read more

My husband and I wanted to try this place since we heard a lot of things about. I have to say the pizza we thought was awful! We usually always get the Margarita, don't like a lot of toppings. My slice was extremely bland and the crust had no flavor at all! I'm sure the toppings make a difference but the pizza should stand well on its own! I will say the service was excellent with lots of smiles! We will never go back I'm sad to say. read more