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

We are always here from June to October. First time back this summer. I always had gotten the…read morespaghetti with white clam sauce. My friend, the Florentine Turkey. A chicken Marsala and a chicken parm. Everyone did not mention their food just eating away which is great. My clam recipe was different from the summer. I was so disappointed. Edible but just not something I'd ever order again, sadly. Too much onion, no loose clams. It's ok,business is good. Sad for me because I loved that dish. Service great Ambiance the same

Bettola is a VIBE!!!! The staff are always friendly and fun! I think I pretty much ordered 90% of…read morethe menu and NOTHING has disappoint. My ULTIMATE favorite is the Short Ribs and Risotto. The meat is sooooo juicy, tender and flavorful! Next would be obviously their pizza and their salad! (please note: their salads is topped to the BRIM! And if good enough to share with 2-3 people) Depending on the day in the mood would determine which pizza I get my top 3 are/ Gold digger, the San Genaro, and the Marilyn Monroe/Fign' a (I can't decide LOL) don't let the commotion of Rolfe square Seder you from visiting, there is plenty of parking in the back, the restaurant is such a vibe with the decor (learn some Italian LOL) and hilarious placemats. And lastly, what I think is so cool and unique about this place is their Themed Weekend specials! They always have fun drinks and witty names for the items. Oh and don't forget to swing by the dessert case on your way out- they have LEMON TIRAMISU!!!! You heard right! LEMON TIRAMISU!!

Food, Service and Ambiance all get five stars. One of my favorite neighborhood places for a drink…read moreor lunch/dinner. The sweet chili tempura broccoli was amazing. Still one of my favorite appetizers anywhere. We split a chopped salad and it was played in 2 separate bowls, nice touch. Pizza was prepared perfectly and was amazing, among the best around and only $15 for a base cheese pizza. Our server Raine was excellent as wells 6 stars for Raine.

It was my first time here since it switched over. It's still gorgeous on the inside, still the same…read morerelaxing, quieter vibes. Dim lights, white cloth, and beautiful service. We had Jessica and she was perfect. Such a sweetheart even accommodating when my always late sister- was late. She patiently waited and took care of my fiancé and I while we waited. She was full of energy, professional and she made sure to take care of my sister as it was her birthday. We got the deviled eggs and steak tacos as apps they were very good. A little pricey for here deviled eggs which only came with 3 but they were good. I ordered the eggplant parm, it was pretty good. I've had better but it was flavorful and a decent size, not that many eggplant pieces though. My sister ordered the salmon and she loved it. My fiancé ordered the Tuscan sausage orcchiette and he enjoyed it also very well. It was on the smaller side for a meal, but he enjoyed it. I also had the Lychee drink which I swear by them, they're so good! Overall we enjoyed our time. I do think it's a bit overpriced for some things but overall I would come back.

"The food here is consistently exceptional. Jody and DJ are our go-to whenever we visit--their…read moreprofessionalism and attention to detail truly elevate the experience. It's also always a pleasure seeing Jordan and Vinny; still in high school, they show great promise, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for them. Carlo and Kyle, you have truly outdone yourselves. The location is superb, the ambiance is both elegant and inviting, and the ability to bring our own top-shelf beverages for our locker adds a distinctive touch that enhances the overall experience." To add to this review, my wife and I got married here, July 19, 2025 extremely pleased we choose this venue for our special day.

We ordered two items and one was made wrong the place was empty the person who too the order rung…read moreit in wrong. No wonder the place was empty on a Friday night

As soon as we walked inside we should have just left because of the decor alone. That should have…read morebeen our sign. Staff was great. Sadly not the food.

Amazing dinner with family! Service was great, consistently checking in with us and filling our…read moredrinks. Weathered of us had the eggplant special with pink sauce which was phenomenal! The fried artichokes were delicious. The espresso martinis topped off the meal perfectly! Ambiance is casual but comfortable.

Great food. Love the veal in the pink sauce. Service was excellent and quick. I will…read moredefinitely come again.

So far I've only tried Makmak for Sunday brunch but I'll tell you right now I will be back to try…read moredinner soon! The food is delicious, creative, and well-priced. Best of all, as a Cranston girl I love having more great restaurant options nearby rather than having to go to Providence or elsewhere to try new places. My dining companions and I tried the chicken omelet, Makmak biscuit, caramelized banana pancakes and buffalo chicken Benedict between us and all of us were extremely pleased with our choices. I also love that they take reservations for brunch which I find rare at a lot of breakfast spots so this is a nice option if you want to be guaranteed a table and not have to wait.

What an amazing experience. Have now eaten here twice and been blown away by the experience…read more First time I had the tuna bowl and it was exquisite. Tonight I had the salmon and somehow it may have been even better. It's a lovely, unpretentious place with elevated food and amazing staff. Every meal has been exceptional. Can't wait to go back soon.

We've been here multiple times before. I've always had decent experiences. The food is typically…read moregood with decent service. Today we were sat and pretty much ignored for five minutes. We put in our drink orders (four waters) and ignored for a little while longer. We put in our food orders, and my kids wanted broccoli. My thought was they could share a side if it was large, but she said they were on the smaller side. They weren't, they were huge, and $5 each because I didn't realize a side didn't come with the kids meal, and it wasn't explained. My husband got veal parm, which he said was good, yet difficult to cut with a butter knife. I got eggplant parm, which was mediocre at best. Most Italian restaurants, for whatever reason, like to put a gloopy pile of macaroni on the plate with a spoonful of sauce on top with nothing mixed together. With the eggplant, they not only did this, but also put eggplant on top of that. You can't cut unpeeled eggplant on a soft surface, so the macaroni was decimated until I had enough room to pull it out from under the eggplant. We were sat in a corner booth, I slammed my elbow into the unforgiving marble window sill twice, there was a crazy cold draft, and I was getting sick over the stench of fabric softener coming in from God knows where. So overall, a pretty disappointing visit.

This is one of our top 10 Italian food spots in Cranston to just go have a casual dinner that is…read morealways great! It's family owned and tastes like your grandmas kitchen . The fresh bread with their signature honey butter is to start n the BEST!! Then I had the eggplant parm over ziti and like usual better than the rest! Great size portions too. Including a big side salad with a light oil vinegar balsamic dressing I love. My husband had the sausage n meatballs n said excellent ! The restaurant has had the same stuff forever which tells you a lot about who they are ! Great clean n always a great casual atmosphere! Never a longer than 10 min wait . Now open Sunday to go too only !

This place is great ... you can tell not too much has changed since the 1970's and unintentional…read moreretro/vintage is my thing. This place could be so perfect with only a couple small changes! - There are white flourescent style lights on the ceiling. This really kills the vibe. It's almost like the top of the restaurant and the bottom don't match. You have cozy, 70's style wood paneling with dark wooden booths and stained glass lights hanging over the tables. Warm, cozy and intimate. Then, bright white lights above. I'd love to eat here with those bright lights turned off sometime. - Probably not economical but red checkered tablecloths, like vintage Italian restaurants used to have would make this place look like a movie set in a good way. That being said, everything else about this place is cool ... you know a good spot by how many regulars are there and everyone seemed to know everyone else by name on a Tuesday night. It wasn't crowded ... but it wasn't empty on an off-night. - The staff is exceptionally good. The waitress and hostess couldn't have been any sweeter and more helpful. Fast refills on the soft drinks and helpful without being intrusive. - The pizza is good. I have to admit, I am not sold on the cheddar cheese vs. mozzarella. I thought it would give the cheese an interesting, sharper taste but it seemed a bit bland. I will do the Italian-style next time with mozzarella. I liked my pizza but there was just something different about it. The crust is Greek-style ... kind of like the old Pizza Hut, when it was actually made fresh. Back in the 1980's and 90's there was nothing better than a golden, buttery light and crisp pizza crust from Pizza Hut, before the brand went to shit. This reminds me of that goodness of 1980's pizza crust. I'm not a thin crust guy ... but if you are, they have a thinner crust on the menu as well. Topping was good, maybe a bit spicier pepperoni would be a bit better ... toppings are a tad expensive for a few slices of pepperoni. A 3-topping pizza adds around $5. The small is good for two-people with light/moderate appetites. I wouldn't be able to eat a small and a salad by myself. Speaking of the salad ... one of the best regular house salads I've ever had. The dressing is amazing ... tangy, salty, perfectly done. I know it's hard to get all worked up over a standard Italian dressing but often the simplest things in cooking are the hardest to get right ... and they get the dressing right! Also, the lettuce was super fresh and the tomatoe slices were as well. The only issue I had was there was no 'side salad' version. There was a 'small' salad for around $8 ... but that could easily feed 2 - 4 people. Overall, this place gets just about everything right. It doesn't change or modernize. It's portions are great ... the food is very good ... prices maybe a bit high compared to other spots ... but you can tell they don't cut corners and everything is freshly made. The bar is where I'd want to sit normally ... but the seats are very close together and I didn't want to be elnow to elbow with strangers, so I snagged a small booth, which was also fine. The customers seemed nice ... but they all seemed very 'Cranston'. If they could deal with the lighting situation and make it less bright, I'd eat here 2 times per week. You can't beat a classic ... and this place is a classic.

WOW! I'm a native NYer who worked at a pizza place for a decade just outside the city. I am usually…read morenot impressed by pizza in New England but Big cheese & pub exceeded my expectations and I'll def be back to try more than just this pizza! I came in for RI food fights and got to pick three toppings for a small pizza. I went with eggplant, chicken and black olives. It was amazing! Honestly I have enough food for the rest of the week! I didn't get my servers name but she was subbing for a sick bartender and she was great! I enjoyed chatting with her. She got me in and out as quickly as she could before my dance class and I greatly appreciated that! Everyone that worked there was super friendly and attentive. I wish i was in less of a rush to have taken in even more. The spot has an old time feel but in the best way possible. It just felt like home. I can't wait to go back for more Italian goodies!