The food and service are both as good as it gets. Friendly hostess seated up promptly, bus staff…read morefriendly, waiter top notch, front of house manager popped by to make sure everything was good. What a well trained and friendly staff! Entire staff were all well dressed. Bread was fantastic as were our two entrees. Plenty of parking near the entrance. Why go to Federal and have to deal with the parking and valet when you get a 5 star meal at Trattoria Romana. This place lives up to the hype. Amazing! The Chicken Francese was prepared perfectly. Right amount of lemon and capers. Pasta was excellent as well. Just a great dining experience.

I've eaten at Trattoria Romana on several occasions for dinner, lunch and for take-out. It has been…read moreat times, excellent, and at times mediocre, but I have never had a bad meal there. The atmosphere is as good as you can have in a strip-mall. It can be crowded and noisy at times, but never intolerable. Service is "good enough" with staff sometimes relying too much on prepared scripts. They are always polite if not occasionally distracted. It's a decent, usually safe choice for dinner though expect to be underwhelmed.

This is definitely on my top 5! We took some friends last week they absolutely loved it …read more We took in laws last night they equally loved it. The staff is always attentive ,professional and prompt ,&personable . Karl is our favorite ..he welcomes you like a friend .. very enthusiastic about your dining experience and his place of employment ..we thought the first few times he was the owner /manager. It doesn't always work out that we get Karl and the others do not disappoint at all. The ambiance is always so inviting and clean !! The food is just fantastic ! Food is why we keep coming back! Staff is the second reason for sure !!

I stopped by here earlier today by myself for dinner. The inside was mostly empty when I arrived at…read more7 PM on a Monday, with 10 empty tables and 4 occupied ones, along with most of the bar area being empty. I will say that the decor was nice, with blues and whites that were reminiscent of the sea. The bar also had a large TV mounted above it with an aquarium scene playing. The lights also seemed to have an aqua theme and reminded me of bubbles rising through the ocean, although I thought the restaurant itself felt quite dim. For dinner on this evening, I decided to start with the fried calamari appetizer and then went with the Crudo Burger for my entree. The menu described the fried calamari as "tender calamari lightly fried and sautéed with tempura zucchini, banana peppers, and garlic butter." The Crudo Burger was described as an "8 oz house blend burger topped with lightly fried Brie, bacon pepper jam, roasted garlic aioli, and arugula on a buttery baked brioche, served with our signature fries." The calamari came out first and had great breading that was light and sort of shattered when I bit into it. I loved the banana peppers, but the calamari itself was rubbery. The zucchini was a fun addition that helped break up the flavors, and I wish there had been more of it. I also would have liked to taste more of the garlic butter. Once I finished that, my Crudo Burger came out, and between the burger and all the French fries, it was absolutely massive. On my first bite, I got hints of maple from the bacon jam. The burger itself was cooked nicely to a medium and had great flavor, while the bun was nicely toasted. My fries were good as well, seasoned nicely with some Parmesan and truffle flavor. Last but not least was the fried Brie in the middle of my burger. Honestly, it sort of put me over the top, and after eating it, I couldn't finish anything else. I ended up getting both the check and a to-go box for half of my burger and three-quarters of my fries. It's worth noting that my server was nice and enthusiastic throughout my time there. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. While I felt that the calamari was overcooked, the burger and fries were delicious, and I thought the decor was tastefully done as well.

Came to RI for a 4 day trip and wanted to say this was our top favorite place to eat. Amongst our…read moregroup we had the short rib gnocchi, lemon chicken, and chicken parm. The purple rain drink was amazing. Everything was absolutely delicious. We are a family of italians from New Jersey so we can be very picky about our Italian food and this place is somewhere we would highly recommend. Waiter was also extremely friendly. Definitely will be back if we're ever in the area.

the staff and service at massimos is truly world class - they deserve 5 stars. we came in on a very…read morebusy night during waterfire and were seated but not attended to for about 3-5 minutes, nothing crazy. the only server on the floor came to us and apologized and we said it was fine, but after the meal and before dessert he gave us complimentary house made arancello to apologize even more! totally not necessary but we appreciated the care they have for their guests. why the 3 stars? the food is quite ok, it's good, but not great. especially coming in with the hype that this is the spot for italian food in providence it was relatively underwhelming. nothing was wow worthy but nothing was bad either. very middle of the road, so i think this would be good for groups or older crowds. cocktails were good too - didn't get to nab a photo since they were pretty yummy and went fast.

We originally decided to come here because we saw someone's post on social media about a tomahawk…read morespecial they had gotten here. Unfortunately, they weren't offering it when we went, but that was honestly on us for not calling ahead and double-checking since the post we saw was a little older. First off, I HIGHLY recommend making a reservation here because this place is insanely busy! We actually got really lucky. I called and they were able to squeeze us in because when I looked online, the only reservations available were much later in the evening, and with a toddler that just doesn't work for us. We were seated pretty quickly and didn't have much of a wait at all. The lobby and decor are beautiful. I loved all the meats in the refrigerators and the fresh vegetables on display. It really gives you that authentic Italian restaurant feel. Our waitress was also absolutely lovely. She was so accommodating, polite, made sure we had everything we needed, and was great with our toddler. Now the food... I ordered a red sangria and when I tell you this was probably one of the best red sangrias I've ever had, I am NOT exaggerating. It was made perfectly. If I didn't have my toddler with me, I probably would have had a few of them They bring out two different types of bread, which I thought was such a nice touch. One was more of a garlic/focaccia-style bread and the other was a warm Italian bread that tasted like it had just come out of the oven. I personally preferred the warm Italian bread. Their olive oil dipping mixture was also delicious. And the fact that they give you TWO different breads for free is just amazing. My husband ordered the veal Parm with pink vodka sauce and I ordered the chicken Parm. I had to try his sauce and WOW. Their pink vodka sauce is SO good. Not every restaurant gets pink vodka sauce right, and I've definitely had some that were awful but this place has it down pat. Seriously, so good. The chicken Parm was really good too. I loved their sauce, and the chicken was nice and thin, which I prefer. I personally like my chicken Parm a little crispier, but it was still really, really good. Based on everything we tried, I would definitely recommend the veal Parm. Honestly, everything coming out to the other tables looked amazing, so there are definitely a lot of things I want to try next time. I might get something different instead of the chicken Parm just because there are so many things that looked good. My husband also had the apple tart which he enjoyed. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back. Next time I'm calling ahead about that tomahawk though!

We had a great experience at Luciano's on a Friday night in September. It was my first time here…read moreand I was very impressed. The place is huge and each room decorated just a bit differently. We enjoyed looking at the murals and the photos on the walls. Our waitress, Donna, was fantastic and very attentive. She brought us sourdough, another type of bread and an oil mixture when we were first seated. They had about ten dinner specials the night we were there, all sounded good. I ended up sticking to the regular menu and ordered pollo alla scarpariello. It was very tasty and huge. I brought at least half home with me to eat the next day. My husband ordered the halibut special. He said it was really delicious. My son ordered the bolognese, which he ate but didn't care for the creaminess of it. One thing I will note is that I wish they had a better selection of wines by the glass. They had a great list of bottles of wines including some super Tuscans , which I love. The wines by the glass list was lacking though. I was the only one at the table drinking wine so I wasn't going to order a bottle. Overall a great experience and we are looking forward to returning.

I went to La Familia for a wedding rehearsal dinner. We were running behind, but the restaurant was…read morekind enough to let us dine. I had the shrimp fra diavolo and it was superb!

1st time here. It's beautiful inside. They have their own parking lot. Seating is very size…read morefriendly, and it accommodates large groups well. They also have a wheelchair ramp, so it's accessible. Service was good. Food: I wish the oil for the bread didn't just tasted like olive oil. my pesto pasta had ENTIRELY too much oil, pictured in review, like literally drowning in it. Shrimp special was good. Mocktail was one note, but I like that they offer it. Did not get dessert. I would go back and try something else on the menu.

Food is always great Service always excellent…read moreAmbiance is welcoming I have recommended I'll Fornello to my friends

First time here in many years and we enjoyed our meal. I got the Chicken Princess for $23 and it…read morewas good. (Picture is half eaten). The chicken was juicy and tender and the sauce was tasty. I like that they gave a lot of vegetables. Flavor was okay and same with the portion. I also had a bite of the white fish and it was cooked very well.

Food was amazing had chicken parm and chicken scampi and Eggplant rollinti not so so good…read more Service was great our Bartender was very friendly The place is so cute and cozy to relax and enjoy great food and service Prices are good

Absolutely loved Andino's! The food was amazing - so amazing that we actually ordered takeout the…read morenext day because we wanted it again! But honestly, our waiter Eric made the whole experience. What an amazing human. He was so kind, genuine and just one of those people you don't forget. He remembered it was our son's birthday and surprised him with tiramisu with our take out order- candle included!! Those little things are what make a place special. Amazing food, great atmosphere, but even better people. It's rare to come across someone who genuinely makes an experience better just by being themselves. Thank you, Eric! We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Providence!

Stopped in at TR Ginger / Trattoria Express for a quick lunch while craving a good salad, and they…read moredefinitely delivered with a great selection. As with any trattoria, the bread and olive oil are a must--and it was absolutely heavenly. Honestly, I could've made a meal out of just that. I ordered the chef salad, which was exactly as described: generous in size and loaded with meats and cheese. It was fresh, filling, and hit the spot. The bartender was friendly and attentive, and the space itself is bright and open--making it a really pleasant place for lunch. A great option when you want something quick but still satisfying.

We live close to Trattoria Express so I've been here a few times now. Each time I feel as though…read moreit's been just okay. The restaurant itself is beautiful. I love the decor, deli, and the bar. It's a nice addition but I feel as though it does make the restaurant a little cramped. I stopped in last night with my partner and my dad. We had Ryan for a waiter and I think he was spread a little too thin as I had seen him behind the bar the whole night. He was by no means rude and clearly busy but it definitely seemed as though he didn't check in as much as he could have. As for the food itself it's always been nice. Not stellar and by far not my favorite Italian places but serviceable. The prices are borderline reasonable to pricey, with my meal being $25. I would say $25 is a little steep for two pieces of chicken. However, the portions are gracious enough to leave you full but not bursting and the food always does taste fresh. My Chicken Sorrentino was good but I didn't get a lot of prosciutto which was disappointing. I'll keep coming here because it's close but if you want amazing Italian food try Federal Hill in Providence.

Great food and huge plates! Darker inside decor which makes it feel more intimate. Service has…read morealways been good too.

We were in on Thursday, October 8th. We sat at the bar. Bar was filthy, bartender looked…read moredisheveled, service wasn't its usual high level. We were really surprised as we usually go on Monday or Thursday, sitting at the bar, and have always had a great experience, but not this past Thursday.

This is one of the best hidden gems of the providence area…read more If ever any of you are in the Providence area and you want a really authentic Italian dinner without the price, pretension, and hassle of Federal Hill , but also a restaurant that accommodates families, I highly suggest "Posillipo" off the beaten path on Waterman Ave in North Providence. I've been there twice now and their food is amazing and the ambiance and hospitality are so very rare. You walk in and it feels like being invited to a family dinner. First time I had the Lobster Pescatoré. Was fantastic. Tonight I had their special Rack of Lamb. They asked how I wanted it and delivered perfectly. The chef/owner Luigi is a really friendly older man from Italy. He's the real deal and he runs an amazing restaurant and kitchen. He once told us that he goes to the market at dawn every day to pick out the choicest produce. Everything is made fresh. The Place isn't fancy, but they've made it nice with the space they have. It is a hidden gem. They serve only beer and wine, soda and water. I've only gotten half carafes of Cab. But the chef came out and had shots of homemade limoncello with us before and gave us complimentary Bruschetta. Rumor is they get their bread from Buono Italian Bakery in Providence. I've been there for double dinner dates and dinner with the kids. I highly recommend.

Mini Italy in North Providence .. this is an authentic Italian restaurant.. you don't get food…read morelike this around here anymore. It is to DIE FOR. DELICIOUS. PERFECT. The owner is the sweetest man you will ever meet . This is a hidden gem. Cozy, great music, service was impeccable. Ever since we first walked in the door we said YUP NEW FAVORITE SPOT . We can't get enough - we have been here a few times within the past two months . I get something different each time bc it's my goal to try EVERYTHING haha -- WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! Get there asap!!!