I love Bettola! I've been several times. The menu consist of pizzas, pasta, wings, and other delicious comfort foods. We ordered the Marilyn Monroe pizza (my favorite), pink vodka over rigatoni, and a side of risotto and side of meatballs. Everything was delicious! We also ordered 4 desserts. Bettola always has friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere. read more

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Great food definitely the best pizza in the area, and the service is second to none especially Madison

We finally were able to get in here, and now we know why it had been impossible on any weekend for dinner! After waiting at the "Please wait to be seated" podium, we were noticed and seated. What a difference from not even being able to park around there on the weekends!! There is, however, a small parking lot behind the restaurant. We will be back here during the week for sure! We ordered a Margherita pizza and a meatball sandwich, called the Bambino. We also had water and a soda. The pizza was the best Italian pizza oven pizza around, and we've tried quite a few. Although it was thin and floppy at the center, the crust was light and airy. San Marzano tomatoes for the simple sauce and fresh mozzarella. Perfection! Delicious!! It was cooked perfectly! My husband thought the meatballs and sauce tasted very good. The roll looked like a ciabatta roll and he said it too, was very good.They use provolone on the meatballs, so it was a no try for me, but I was enjoying the pizza! It looks like I didn't get a good pic of the meatball sandwich. Sorry!! Melissa B took very good care of us. It is definitely a smaller place with a large bar and large brick oven taking up a lot of room. The tile on the floor and walls reminded me of my Nonna's home, giving me that warm feeling of back in the day! I could see into the kitchen from where I was sitting, and it looked clean. We will definitely be back here during the week. We can't wait to try some of the other choices the menu offers, other than pizza and sandwiches. If you plan to come on a weekend, you'd best call to see if they take reservations. read more

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The food is always delicious. They could have more than one waitress on during lunch time or have the bartender help to serve. That's my only complaint read more

Service is great great atmosphere. The gold digger pizza was phenomenal the garlic Parmesan wings was A1 ....no little rinky-dink wings. 10 out of 10 highly recommend. read more

Bettola - Gold digger pizza, the wings and don't forget about the bang and Bangin' Broccoli - Pizza Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

My husband and I decided to try this place upon searching for good pizza in Cranston while our son and his friends played at Top Golf. So, so glad we did! Everything was perfect- the ambiance, the authentic Italian feel, the menu, the drinks, the service and the FOOD. We split the cherry pecan salad with arugula, goat cheese and a delicious maple dijon dressing. We each ordered a pizza - I got the Marilyn Monroe and my husband got the pepperoni. Truly Neapolitan style, both were delicious!! Delectable crust, sauce, high quality cheeses! We had plenty to take home because the food and flavors were so rich! I also got the Espresso martini- yummmm! We had the best service by Taylor. What a great meal out; we will definitely be back!! read more

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Pizza crust is absolutely delicious. It picks up just enough of a wood smoke flavor from their wood fired oven. The margarita pizza is excellent, and the sausage and onion and or the veggie pizza are superb. Actually every pizza I've enjoyed at Bettola has been top shelf, the best pizza I've had in Rhode Island: the best. Wings were great too. Service is very attentive without being annoying, it seems just right The mixed drinks from the bar were well made, and there's enough variety in the beers to please most people read more

I have waited an hour for my pizza to finish. I talked to another man and he said he waited for almost an hour for his order to be done. This is so unprofessional. read more

I absolutely love this place. Best pizza around with a perfect Neapolitan style crust. It's tough not to eat the whole darn pie yourself. But then they have these desserts that are out of this world, and pasta dishes that are perfectly executed, and a short rib with risotto that is mind blowing. On top of that, the ambience is super casual and inviting, and the service is friendly. They've got some fun specials and promotions, too, like beer clubs and a rewards wheel. This is a perfect spot just outside the city where you can get amazing food and not have to worry about parking. Definitely try it out! read more

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Absolutely delicious food. We enjoyed dinner on then patio- it is right next to the parking but it was a lovely night and the cars were not intrusive. Loved the pizza - excellent crust and a lovely fresh sauce, quality cheese too and not overdone. The staff was friendly and attentive. Wine list was somewhat short for a fancier Italian pls e but the cocktails were unique and delicious. Will go back read more

The atmosphere is really great. Great service and the food is delicious. The staff is very nice. That is the place to be. We met so many nice people !!! read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday, early afternoon. Chill vibe, hip decor, great soundtrack, and a sweet, helpful waitress. Pizzas were lit (marg and pepperoni); veal parm was crusty, tasty, flavorful; "Italian Job" sandwich was thick and tasty. House-made cannolis for dessert were amazing. All delicious from start to finish. Well worth it. Would return again and again. read more

~I received the pizza for free during a yelp elite event.~ Fun little spot, the pasta dish was to die for. I would not order the pizza if I went back, not that it was bad, but because the other menu items were much better. I think I'd be missing out if I were to order another pizza. The arancini tasted authentic, like it came right out of little Italy. The pasta was incredibly creamy, packed full of that wow factor. Lemon lasagna?! Genius. Perfectly balanced with the whipped cream and ultra thin layer of crunch. The pizza I felt was too heavy for it's crust. I love a pizza with hearty toppings, but this was so heavy it had to be eaten with a fork and knife. Even when folding and using two hands, it still made a mess no matter how you tried to pick it up. If you picked it up by the crust alone, all toppings would slide right off. I believe it was called the mama mia pizza. read more

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Consistent food, cozy atmosphere, & great team! Madison is the best! Highly recommend for takeout or dine in.

It's expensive and kind of a hipster place but the pizza is good and the bathroom is entertaining. Check out the photos. read more

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Even though they're supposed to be a touted pizza place, the bartender took me somewhere else. I tried both of her suggestions and they were wild good. Like really good. The braised short rib bursts with flavor and hardiness, as did the brussel sprouts. The service was great as well. read more

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Truffle fries, banging broccoli, eggplant rollatini were a must if it's your first time. The meatballs were tender but I don't think I'd order it again. The service is excellent. The restaurant looks clean, modern and full. We had the princess pizza... the pizza itself was great, cheese, sauce, bread... but the chicken was bland. I would come back for pizza. Just without that chicken. My mother-in-law had the Sophia... it was bland. Would definitely come back just try some other things. read more

Bettola - Eggplant Rollatini Meatball App - Pizza Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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Small portions for the price , Orderd chicken parm with vodka sauce - The pasta -super small portion and had red sauce Cutlet was great with the vodka -why not make them together and more pasta . read more

Great whether dine in or takeout. Highlights are margerita pizza and sophia eggplant sandwich.

I went on a Saturday at around noon so it wasn't too busy. We ordered the Marilyn Monroe pizza with the four cheesy pasta. The Marilyn Monroe was cheesy but I think it was missing more of the promised sweet and spicy flavor. You could taste a hint at the base of the pizza but it didn't linger much because the cheese overpowered that flavor pretty quick. The pizza was cooked perfectly where the crust wasn't too burned but also still had a good crunch. The four cheesy pasta was a small serving for the price which I assume is because of the cheeses it has. It was a bit bland though. If I could do it over, I would try the princess pizza or a classic pepperoni as I got a peak of them as I was leaving and they looked really good. There's parking on the street, and in my case, it didn't take long to find a spot. The staff is nice and attentive. read more

Bettola - Marilyn Monroe Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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I loved this place! Food and drink were just delicious. They were very kind and accommodating of young children and large groups. My mouth is watering just thinking about them. I'll try to go every time I'm in town. read more

Came to Bettola for a work dinner with colleagues . Cool, quaint Italian eatery with a local neighborhood feel. Started off with some amazing apps : broccoli and the cauliflower. The mains consisted of several items such as chicken park , shrimp with pasta and more ! Everything was great as well as my Cab . Friendly service and fair prices - great place !!! read more

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Not a bad spot for a pie! The interior is a nice opening dining room with clear view of the kitchens. The drinks are humorously named and the place mat is wonderfully hilarious with parody businesses. The service was amazing as well, quick and attentive. As per the food? Not bad either! We started with fried mozzarella and an order of broccoli rabe. The mozzarella was perfectly crispy with the cheese being smooth and buttery. The little ramekin of red sauce was tangy to compliment the rich cheese. The broccoli rabe was sautéed in a nice olive oil and garlic. We had a margherita pizza, which was a good interpretation of the italian mainstay. The differences kept me from seeing this as just a good cheese pizza. The crust, while nicely charred from the brick oven, had cornmeal which gave it a nice crunch beyond normal crust. The cheese had 100 coverage via shredded application, unlike the traditional mozz slices. Despite this, it was a good pizza and we finished it. The experience was wonderful! read more

Madison is great! Food and service awesome as usual. Recommend the Sophia sandwich , Abe Forman, Goodfella, bang bang broccoli.

I have enjoyed several visits to Bettola which has become one of my favorite pizzerias in the State, believe it or not. The service is always excellent in my experience. Located in Rolfe Square it is walkable to a whole lot of the local community. Glad to see Rolfe Square growing. The pizza itself stands out from the crowd with its creative creations, quality ingredients. The Gold Digger is one of my favorites there with mustard bourbon BBQ sauce, sharp cheddar and bacon. The crust is very doughy and tasty. I also tried the Fig N' A and it was not as original but still well done. There are sandwiches as well, in addition to mocktails/cocktails that I have enjoyed. Overall I love the humor, the family feel, the location and the food. Ten stars! read more

Food service ambience was bad. I heard great things about their food but unfortunately it was less than mediocre including the drinks. Maybe it was an off night. read more

Looking for a place to eat dinner before a show at the Park Theater we found Bettola. It turned out to be perfect. We were pressed for time, but the staff seated us, took out order, expedited it and brought the food our table with plenty of time, all while being friendly and polite. The food was terrific too. Bettola acts like a pizza restaurant, but it has so much more, and it is good. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance and a cozy bar. I am just sorry it is not in my neighborhood! read more

One of the best pizzas I have ever had . Please keep it up. The Italian sandwich was also too good to believe. read more

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This is our go-to neighborhood restaurant. The food is fantastic and there's a lot to choose from! Our absolute favorite is the Marilyn pizza, but we've had so many other special pies and pasta dishes too. The wings are superbly tasty and cooked perfectly. My wife likes the mystery beer because it gives her a chance to try something that she wouldn't ordinarily pick. Great cocktails too! Service and ambiance is always on point. It's a great place to spend many a special occasion! read more

The food at Bettola is phenomenal. Service is friendly and fun. I highly recommend the pizza, wings, and sandwiches. It's not everywhere that you'll find short rib on the menu but Bettola has both a sandwich and an entree. And, leave room for dessert! read more

I stopped by Bettola this afternoon for a quick snack and a drink. I really wanted to like this place and they've been on my list of places to try for quite some time. The restaurant was practically empty the entire time I was there, and after what I witnessed, I unfortunately understand why. While seated at the bar, I watched the bartender pull out a small, filthy fish tank from near the register. She mentioned the fish's name was "Stephanie" and casually remarked that the tank was "looking pretty rough." What happened next was truly shocking. In all of my years working in the restaurant industry all across the country, I've never seen anything like it. She went into the kitchen, grabbed a stainless steel strainer, and dumped the entire contents of the aquarium into it. She rinsed the rocks, media and decorations in the strainer. She also placed the empty aquarium directly into the same dishwasher used for customer glassware. After that, she wiped up the spilled dirty aquarium water with a rag and then used that same rag to wipe down the rest of the area behind bar. She then returned the strainer to the kitchen! I took a video as evidence because it was such a shocking/bizarre occurrence that would otherwise be VERY hard to believe. I brought this to the manager, Ashley B.'s attention. I made it clear that I wasn't trying to start problems but that it's something that really needs to be addressed before somebody gets sick. Rather than taking my concern seriously, she responded with a smug attitude and claimed that the health department had approved of it last week. She insisted the dishwasher would "sanitize everything," so it was not a problem. Because of what I witnessed and how poorly management handled it, I cashed out and left. I initially intended on getting food to go for my husband and I but at that point, I didn't want to take any more risks. If this is how they handle cleanliness and food safety out in the open, I can only imagine what goes on behind the scenes. I would strongly think twice before dining here - especially if you get sick easily or are immunocompromised. Safety precautions exist for a reason, and they are not something to take lightly. People can get seriously ill, and it is incredibly disappointing to see them dismiss such concerns so easily. This place has potential but what I saw today and how poorly the situation was handled is enough to make me never want to go back. read more

My husband & I haven't ordered from here in almost two years due to previous issues but thought we'd give them another try. Huge mistake. This place does not know how to make a pizza. We ordered the San Gennaro with a gluten free crust. This pizza used to be delicious. There were huge pieces of caramelized onions, huge balls of sausage that looked more like meatballs than sausage, raw garlic and barely any pepperdews. I'm still questioning if it was even sausage. The pizza was cut so poorly that each slice was a different size and there were only 7 slices instead of 8. We tried to cut it in the box and the crust was so difficult to cut, the pizza cutter cut through the box. The crust was so hard you could crack a tooth on it. The pizza was cold when he got back home and we live five minutes away. Clearly, it sat around and didn't take 25 minutes to make as stated when ordered. It was the worst pizza we've ever had and maybe the worst meal. We tried to eat 2 pieces each but the rest went in the trash. Also, when my husband picked up the pizza, the cashier was going to keep the change rather than handing it back. Not sure what's going on but it sounds like a poor business practice. This was a waste of money and ruined a nice evening. We will never go back. I would like to have given zero stars but that's not an option. read more

Came in on a Sunday afternoon it was pretty quiet when we arrived the football game was on and it started to pick up. Now the place is almost full bar and tables. Quiet with old school 60s music. The waitress was very good it looked like she may have been the only waitress on she was handling the bar and tables. We ordered the garlic parmesan wings they were tasty hot and crispy. The pepperoni pizza was good. read more

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Came here because I saw that they have been voted best pizza as part of the Rhode Island Food Fights Champions. Maybe my expectations were set too high or maybe I didn't come on a good night but first impressions were a bit off. Felt as if the other tables around us were being attended to and we were a bit neglected. It seemed as if everyone around was regulars but this was my first time here and was absolutely not given the same hospitality and service unfortunately. As it started to get busier we were asked if we wanted boxes and we were not even halfway done with our meal so it felt like we were being rushed out which is not a great feeling especially since the table next to us wasn't asked to pack up and leave although they had been there longer. But the food was amazing! For the appetizer we got the bangin broccoli which alone could have left me satisfied. Then followed by the apple bottom greens salad. The dressing and toppings paired really lovely together and really enjoyed how not overpowering the dressing tasted. For mains we chose gnocchi, and 2 of their signature pizzas! Once again the food had us doing a happy dance. Will return again and see if we can give them a better rating! Because based on the food they certainly deserve it. read more

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Food is fantastic, service even better. Especially with Madison at the bar. Specials every weekend.

Get on the email list because the specials are FIRE !! Smash burger was amazing! Love this place!

I've been coming to Bettola for a few years and it consistently delivers excellent pizza with unique, fresh ingredient combinations. Of the times I've been, the Marilyn Monroe and the San Gennarro were some of the best. The Marilyn Monroe is the perfect savory pie with 3 different types of cheeses, but is then topped with a hot honey to give it a sweet and spicy kick. The San Gennaro offers a similar type of flavor profile. It has savory ground sausage, sweet peppadew peppers and caramelized onions that create a nice sweet-savory combination. One year I even purchased the honey they top the Marilyn Monroe on our way out the door. They have apparel and other condiments for sale at the front of the restaurant as well. They have a full bar and offer a variety of cocktails. I haven't tried many, but hope to see how they do when I go visit again next time. My most recent visit was on a Tuesday night and the placed was completely packed. We just got there in time as a significant line formed just after we sat down. The only knock on this place is the service around the tables can be a little slow. There are probably 10-15 tables in the entire place, and only 1 or 2 people managing everyone and taking in new customers. On busy nights, this can lead to long wait times for putting orders in. 1 more person on the waitstaff rotation would ease the burden on the existing servers and improve the speed of service. This is one of the best pizza places in the state, and definitely outpunches many places in Providence. I will be back soon! read more

Bettola - San Gennaro Pie (Sausage, smoked and fresh mozzarella, peppadew peppers, caramelized onions, garlic) - Pizza Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

The Mama Mia pizza is fantastic. The dough is bubbly. The ingredients are fresh. The flavor combination works great together. Great service from hostess to service support. Also get the fresh breaded mozzarella. R.I Food Fights. P3 read more

Bettola - Pizza Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Stopped in for pizza and a drink and remembered quickly why we love it- food was superb, from polenta apps, arugula pear salad, to the Marilyn Monroe pizza (add prosciutto, trust me), the quality was excellent, drinks cold, and service attentive and timely. This place never misses. read more

Bettola - Marilyn Monroe Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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I'm a pizza junkie, take one look at my reviews and you can see that, so I'd like to think I'm a good judge of pizza. Bettola is a solid option but I don't think its as good as its reputation. The sauce is nice and sweet and the cheese and crust were fine. Price was reasonable for the size. And its defiantly worth a look if you're in the area, and in the future for me. That said, I won't be in any rush to do so, and nor should you. As a side note, I ordered on slice and they only give water and lemonade as drink options, but when I went to pickup I noticed they do, in fact, have soda too. Not a big deal, but I would've purchased one had it been an option on slice. read more

Bettola - Pizza Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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