I was able to snag a 6:30 reservation at the bar on a Friday evening & so glad we did. Everything was 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. read more

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Small restaurant so reservations are important. Service is great, small menu but food is expertly prepared.

One of these best Italian restaurants in Cranston ! Sauce is amazing . Pink vodka is even better!! read more

Iannuccilli - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Just so so Here's what we ended up getting Shrimp appetizer was good Garden salad was good The main entree which we got was the Bolognese. Extremely salty. They did remove it from our bill after we requested a new entree. However, it did ruin the taste of our entire meal. Gnocchi was okay Espresso was good Lemon cake was good They don't have a ton of great options for meat. Service was excellent no issues Parking is free in a lot. Reasonable price given portions. I'm surprised by the Rave reviews because this is certainly not the best Italian food I've had in Rhode Island. read more

Iannuccilli - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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

You can't go wrong with a pasta dish here! Prices are reasonable and the portions are huge! Everyone in our party of 6 had left overs. The restaurant can get loud, making it difficult to have conversations with the entire party. The calamari is delicious but a smaller portion. The meatball appetizer was good for sharing, it included 3 large meatballs. The filet mignon special was ok, but I would order the pasta next time. The brussel sprouts were cooked to perfection! read more

Iannuccilli - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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I went with a group- restaurant was small-tight quarters. Food was good but expensive. Service was good- waitress was pleasant and accommodating. read more

What a great little spot in Cranston. There are a lot of places to get Italian in the area, but this is a pretty special place. The food, the quality, the atmosphere, the service and the prices for what you get are all absolutely top notch. The three meatball appetizer is fantastic. They were served piping hot in a bed of delicious, slightly spicy tomato sauce. The meatballs were large and flavorful. It was a great start to the meal. I followed with chicken parm and penne. The chicken was perfectly prepared, and delicious. The pasta was al dente and there was plenty of that fresh and fantastic sauce to work with in every bite. We finished off with dessert. We went with the strawberry cheesecake. Which was a traditional New York cheesecake with slices of fresh strawberries that smelled amazing and whipped cream with a side of strawberry ice cream which made the dessert a little bit unique and interesting. It was a great touch. While the food is quite commendable and delicious, the service is what makes this a five star experience. Our server was super attentive, communicative, friendly, helpful but never intrusive during the meal. Glasses were filled right on time. And she showed up at the right times with the right questions all night long. Perfection. This is a great spot if you can get in the door. We came at 5:30 with a reservation, and we were seated immediately. But when we were leaving it was pretty packed. I understand why and I'll be happy to come back again and again to this great little spot. Try and see for yourself. read more

Iannuccilli - Strawberry cheesecake with strawberry ice cream on the side? Genius. - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Delicious Food Does this spot have the best Italian food in RI? It might. Quaint fairly small bistro style Italian restaurant in Cranston. You might drive by the place and think it's a small house. The place is ran by Chef Nick a legend in the area. Now, the food. The best Chicken Parm, Chicken Caesar, Carbonara, Sausage and Rabe, and Antipasti you could ever order. Not to mention the portions. Wait I forgot the infamous veal chop, so delicious. Add some great bread to start your meal and you cannot lose. TIP: Make a reservation, even for the bar, where we usually sit. You won't get in without one. A very RI American Italian atmosphere with phenomenal food. A real special place here. Thanks read more

Great place, great drinks, great food and awesome people. I ordered the veal chop. It was perfectly pounded thin and they were nice enough to do it Marsala style for me, which was a request when they were busy. The owner even stopped by the table to make sure everything was ok! We will always go back. Great place!!!!!! read more

Ate there last night. The food was tasteless. I got the Haddock which was a small thin piece that was dry and almost inedible. My wife got the chicken Marsala which was made with sweet Marsala and was devoid of flavor. The restaurant is small and extremely noisy. Never again! read more

Owner and staff were very friendly so that was a great start! Then the food came and it was delicious! Fun lively buzz! We will definitely go back. read more

Food was AMAZING. The calamari was fresh and not greasy. Caesar salad nice and light. I had a veal special of a cutlet stuffed with ricotta and spinach. Came with penne aioli, which was prepared Al dente and just the way I like it, lots of olives. Cheesecake was good too. Service left something to be desired. Hostess Sat us, telling us that they had a large party coming in at 7:30. Basically inferring that we needed to be gone by then. Waitress got a little snippy because we took a while to decide what we wanted. Then I tried to wave her down because we wanted water, and she repainted "I see you with an attitude". Prices reasonable. I'd go again . read more

Great food wonderful service. Could not ask for anything more . The drinks from the bar were delicious. Catherine read more

Iannuccilli - Chicken Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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Another fantastic visit. Classic cocktails, excellent wine list, and outstanding offerings, coupled with perfect attention to food allergies and great service. read more

The food is outstanding, especially the filet with Shrimp! I had spaghetti aili oil ( garlic,oil, olives- the anchovies ) as a side.Mmm Friends had pescatori,a cod with little necks in a light thin tomato broth. They had 2 sides of veggies with theirs. The Flan with ice cream on the side was to die for! And they offered small portions of the deserts! What a novel idea! Kristen was a wonderful server. Polite sweet, funny, but most of all knowledgeable and willing to adjust to how you wanted it. Table setting was lovely and it wasn't cold or loud. A big yes from us! read more

As always food was incredible last night! Veal Parmigiana a 10 plus! Nicky is a perfect host! read more

Iannuccilli - Veal Parmigiana on the bone with side of mashed potatoes and string beans - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Cozy atmosphere Incredibly friendly waitstaff Great food Just wish they would make things perfect by offering Italian wines by the glass read more

Probably one of the best tasting Italian food here in RI. The portions were split one for the price you pay. The food was flavorful and delicious. Fresh and hot right to the table. Loved the ambiance of the place. Menu is on the smaller side but they definitely offer something for everyone. Check it out! read more

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This is the best tasting Italian food I have had! You can't go wrong with any of the dishes! Highly recommend

Food just okay. Service is great. Atmosphere- 1star, the place is tiny. You're sitting on top of each other. You cannot even have a conversation. SO LOUD! I couldn't wait to get out of there. Espresso martini was more like a milk shake. portions are huge but I would choose QUALITY OVER QUANTITY. Sorry but will not return. read more

Oooofff! I love this place! FRESH FRESH FRESH. Old school Italian restaurant. Great vibes pull up a seat grab a bottle of wine and get a fat plate of pasta. Love love love their food and it comes out hot and fresh. Best was the calamari. Will be coming back read more

Yesterday (July 2025), I drove 45 minutes from Boston to Providence to eat an early dinner at Iannuccilli Restaurant. TLDR -- worth the trip! This place was as great as the best places in the North End. My Boston favorite is Carmelina's, and Iannuccili's food was every bit as good with a better menu, better environment and way better service. Getting to specifics: perfectly al dente pasta with authentic Italian sauces (I sampled three types); crispy outside and tender juicy inside on the Milanese; the best Italian sausage I've had in years; the best broccoli rabe dishes I've ever had; and large portion sizes -- bring your appetite. I will still wait on line at Carmelina's and eat at Mamma Maria and Daily Catch in the North End -- these are amazing restaurants that I love. But, I'm also going to make the dive to Iannuccilli's more -- wow so good and worth the trip. read more

We dined on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The food was amazing! We had Chicken Sorrento and Veal Parm on the bone! OMG! All to die for...The veal melted in your mouth..... Our waitress, Gia, was very attentive, friendly and spot on... Awesome service...The marinara sauce is the best I've ever tasted! I wish Nick would bottle it and sell it... read more

I have been a few times and have not been disappointed at all. The food was delicious each time. The service was great. Chef Nick was in the dining area checking on all. I enjoyed each visit read more

My wife and I had dinner with our friends. From the hostess to our server Kim were very friendly. We were never rushed to order my friend and i ordered the pappardelle alla bolognese Chef Nick did an amazing job it was absolutely delicious the portions were very generous! My wife and and friends wife had the gnocchi capuano again the portions were very generous and both sides was delicious! The martinis were very good! I highly recommend trying them out!! They do require reservations as the place is small and comfortable!! read more

Food Service Ambience are all excellent!!! The Italian food is as good as anywhere I've ever had. read more

This place has no privacy and it is so LOUD. There is no room as you are sitting on top of one another. Food is ok prices ok Lots of great italian restaurants in RI. Will not return read more

I don't want to leave a review as it's busy enough... thanks all to the great food and service. Great veal parm Happy New Year's read more

Iannuccilli - Veal parmigiana the best - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

This is a lovely little restaurant located in the Knightsville section of Cranston. The owner has many years of restaurant experience under his belt. His great menu has many of the favorites that were carried over from his former restaurant menu the Florentine Grill in North Providence. It's a very small restaurant but every s Space is utilized to the fullest. The menu is traditional Italian with daily specials. My friend and I both enjoyed fabulous pasta dishes. The drinks are great and they also have a nice wine menu. There are no reservations so plan accordingly. read more

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My mouth cannot stop watering!! Caesar salad had to be the best I've ever had. Creamy but not heavy. Veal Parmigiana come on... on the bone. And don't come after me for having veal! My husband had Haddock Puttenesca! Wow!! And seats at the bar! Come early!!! read more

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A happening place. Very busy, a little loud for my liking. Maybe because our resy was late (8:00 on a Saturday night) and they'd been at it for a while but the staff seemed more frantic than they needed to be for the size of the place and the number of servers. Everyone was really nice but we waited more than 20 minutes to get our bottle of wine (we were told they needed to wash the glasses!?!?!). Our entrees were served a couple minutes after the wine arrived. I will say that my bone-in veal chop parm was delicious. One in our party had the sirloin special and was disappointed. The chic Marsala was "good" and the Penne Pollo was a huge portion that seemed to please. This definitely seems to be a place where people return time and again and regulars are well-known and enjoy the familiarity. read more

Never a disappointment when you dine here as always the food was outstanding a Authentic Italian experience keep up the great work can't wait to visit again and for those who haven't a must try read more

Wonderful evening with two couples enjoying great food, conversation and atmosphere. A true trattoria feel with wonderfully pleasant and efficient staff. Shared broc rabe with sausage which was so tasty,. Calamari fresh but no tentacles ..;'(. Martinis and beer to start as very limited wines per glass but the bottle selections varied and decent pricing as we enjoyed our Cabernet with dinner. Chick parm, penne with vodka sauce and grilled chicken (2 very large chicken breasts which you have to cut and mix with the pasta..tasty , filling and enough for the next day!:) Veal marsala was scrumptious with no room for dessert. Limited parking as noted but if you're creative you can make it work. Reservations are a must. Will be back! read more

Great service really attentive waitress! The owner came by and talked with us for awhile. I had the bolognese and it was just ok I'd never get it again. I also tried the chicken parmigiana it was really good and their pink vodka sauce is amazing! When I go back I'll definitely get that! read more

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Been there twice. Excellent steak on the specials the first time. Cooked perfect. Second time went with the orichette with sausage and broccoli rabe. Loved it. Staff is friendly and attentive read more

Iannuccilli - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

I'm sorry, I'm Italian and this place is by far the closet to to mom and dads food. The calamari is the best I've ever had and I travel the globe for food you MUST try this place anything you get is extra ordinary, and they will make any accommodation for you the owner nicks be his wife Betty beyond engaged and personable holies, trying to make the experience better than my last. Attorneys are also exceptional. read more

I have to start this by saying wow. Often times, many places fall short to me with their staple Italian offerings. I love me a good veal parmigiana and/or chicken parmigiana but there's always a but. It's good BUT the sauce is bland. It's good BUT the meat is pounded way too thin. The list goes on. I just had, literally minutes ago, the bone-in veal parm here and it's easily top 2 of the best veals I've ever had. The only reason I'm not saying best is because I'm sure I've had at least one that is as good but it's just not coming to mind. I ordered it with penne and the arrabiata sauce. Many times a spicy sauce comes off as a marinara that was kicked up with pepper. This one tasted like it had its own personality. The roasted garlic flavor was great, and it was perfectly spicy...a kick without trying to prove something. The pasta was your typical penne. Cooked well and a large portion. If they ever decide to introduce house made pasta, I might cry. I also had the prosciutto and fig pizza. It was light and tasty but I did wish I could capture that perfect bite of cheese, fig and prosciutto more often. The arugula added a nice bite to contrast the sweet fig. All in all I wouldn't hesitate to eat here again. With all the Italian places you can choose to go to in RI, this one should crack your top 5 easily. read more

my favorite chicken marsala ever! service is always great & love the atmosphere. can't beat good italian food definitely one of my favorite places. (& that cheesecake with strawberry ice cream is to die for) read more

Iannuccilli - chicken marsala - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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A cozy little Italian restaurant. Let me say, the signature Espresso Martini was delicious. The sautéed shrimp appetizer was also very good and the BREAD to die for. After that things went downhill. The chicken Marsala was tasty but the chicken was tough and hard. My husband ordered the spaghetti vongole, and was not enjoying it as much as he usually enjoys this dish elsewhere. Service was good although our waitress brought a tossed salad instead of the ordered Cesar. Also, I ordered the chicken Marsala over spaghetti. Instead I got the chicken Marsala with a side of spaghetti with tomato sauce. Maybe we'll try again, we like to support small businesses. ‍ read more