Forte's Barber Shop is, by far, one of the best barber shops in Rhode Island. I've lived all around the country looking for a great barber. After moving back to Rhode Island from Manhattan, I started going to Forte's Barber Salon. Mario Forte was great but he retired recently, but fortunately his successor, Dennis Hassell, is by far one THE BEST barbers I've ever been to. I'm a marketing director at a jewelry conglomerate so I'm very particular about my appearance. Beyond Dennis's friendly demeanor and excellent customer service, he pays meticulous attention to detail. In fact, when it comes to detail, he goes above and beyond what you might expect. I also like the atmosphere - barber shops in Rhode Island nowadays are run by kids in their twenties. Dennis Hassell, on the other hand, is experienced and is a complete professional. Most especially, I like that he still takes appointments on some days so I don't have to wait - I'm in, and I'm out, with no waiting. I appreciate this and it's very convenient for my schedule. I've had a well-known New York barber for a while, and when I moved to Rhode Island, Mario was one of the best around; so I can safely say, the new Forte's Barber Salon run by Dennis Hassell is seriously one of the best and is first class all the way. I highly recommend this barber shop. read more

Before I left on my business trip I planned to get a haircut and shave before I left, as usual I ran out of time, so when I arrived in Warwick first thing on my agenda was to get a god cut and shave. I am extremely picky when it comes to my hair. When I arrived in RI I downloaded the YELP app, I looked up barbers in the area and decided to go to Forty's Barber Shop (that is actually the new name of the Shop) based on the reviews that I read. When I walked through the door Dennis was busy with another client, he greeted me and told me he would be with me shortly. When he was finished with his previous client, he again greeted me and introduced himself. I told him what I was looking to have done. The previous reviews where so accurate, he is by far the most professional barber that has ever cut my hair, he cuts with great detail and is a perfectionist. He is a super nice guy to have a great conversation with, when I was finished with my cut and shave (he gives an awesome shave, just like in the old days) I felt that as if I had been coming here for years and new him as a friend. Dennis is by far the best in this field and you will not be disappointed. I only wish that I lived closer so I could come to him regularly. I will definitely be back in town for business again and will be walking through his door again. read more

Like most guys I am a creature of habit and for over 20 years I went to the same barber. When Mario Forte decided to retire to sunny Florida I was at a lost as to where to go to get my rapidly diminishing hair cut. Fortunately for me Mario sold the business to Dennis Hassell. Dennis takes real pride in his work and makes sure every customer is 100% satisfied with the finished product. He is also a great guy and quite a conversationist, he always has an interesteing story or two. He is also a bit of a renaisance man, check out his photography the next time you are in his shop. Dennis is far and away the best barber I ever had ( sorry Mario but it is true) CG-Cranston read more

I use yelp to check on bussinesses that I use a lot. I was very surprised to see so many "not recommended" reviews for Dennis and his barber shop! I have been going to Dennis for many years and he is one of the best. Again, I don't know the filtering process of yelp however, I feel that he should have more than one recommended review. Hopefully, this review will stay put. I may stop using yelp if more of these reviews are being left off. Again, great barber! read more

If you looking for a great haircut then see Dennis. He is a fantastic barber and very professional and courteous. Dennis treats his customers with exceptional service. Another positive feature is that he maintains his shop and it is very clean. If you are unhappy with your current barber, try him, you will not be disappointed. When you first meet him, he appears very quiet but he is a great guy and wonderful to talk with and share stories. read more

Found Dennis after researching some local barbershops when I was new to the area. We all know the difficulty of taking that chance on a new barber, as I myself will travel farther for quality over convenience any day. Dennis' care and meticulous attention to detail is reflected every time I walk out of the shop, I've found my new go-to and I couldn't be happier. read more

This is the spot! I've been to many barber shops all over the state looking for the right one, this is hands down the best experience you'll ever have. The service is fantastic, I always get the perfect cut with great conversation. This guy knows what he's doing and won't disappoint you! The shop is always clean and organized with an atmosphere all in the name. read more

I am a regular at Forty's. Dennis is the best barber I have had so far. He takes the time needed to satisfy the customer and pays very close attention to details. If you have a unique requirement on how your hair needs to be cut, he even makes a note and checks it the next time you pay a visit. Will highly recommend Dennis to anyone! read more

Had to find a new barber when mine moved to Fla. Tried a few,not happy with results. Tried Forty's, Dennis introduced himself & was very easy to talk with & gave me a great haircut. Finding a good barber to me is as important as having a good auto mechanic that you can trust to do the job right, & Dennis has earned my trust. read more

I had a great experience at Forty's. I am always a little nervous trying a barber shop for the first time but Dennis was polite, welcoming and the shop was very clean. He did a great job communicating to ensure that I got the haircut I wanted. I will definitely be returning many times in the future. read more

Best barber shop in Cranston...believe me, I tried them all. Dennis is great at giving you the cut you ask for and he's even better with kids. My son actually looks forward to going to the barber shop now which is an absolute miracle!! Reasonable prices and a great haircut. read more

Nobody cuts hair better than Dennis! He performs his job flawlessly, he's very experienced, he always puts 110% effort into his work, and he couldn't care more about the opinion of his customers. Plus he's an awesome, funny, and genuine person to talk to! read more

Stopped in to Forty's today, looking for a shop with a walk-in policy. Dennis provides a great cut, making sure you are happy with the progress. Definitely a throw-back shop and, as others have said, bring cash. Looking forward to my return. read more

I'm glad I found this place - the prices are reasonable and the overall customer service is excellent. Dennis is a great barber who is also professional and friendly. I look forward to visiting Forty's barbershop again in the future. read more

Decided to try this shop based on the reviews here and am so glad that I did. Dennis is a great guy who knows his craft and is very personable. Great haircut, clean shop, reasonable price, convenient hours...what else do you need. read more

What can I say about forty Barbara shop that hasn't already been said Dennis gives a great haircut very professional very courteous great conversationalist if you're looking for the best haircut in town this is the place to be read more

Great place and a great haircut. Went here while I was in RI for a wedding and really needed a haircut. Dennis did a great job cutting my hair and got me in and out quick. Will definitely go back when I'm in town. read more

I've been taking my boys to Forty's barber shop for years and have been so happy with the quality service we received. This isn't a 5 minute haircut and the boys always leave looking great! read more

Dennis does a great job on my hair every time. He is always ready to keep up with my high demand for perfection. He is a great barber and a good guy to talk to. read more