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    Mikes kitchen

    4.1 (213 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    MIKES KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Best chicken parm I've ever eaten at a restaurant!!
    Michael D.

    Best chicken parm around! Chicken is golden brown crisp and juicy! The cheese is plenty and melty! And the sauce is dreamy! Friendly staff also! A RI gem!!

    Secret spot in Cranston ri
    Nicholas P.

    Well I've been wanting to come here since a while !!! And I am happy we made it out to Mike this summers night in Cranston . what a gem hidden from the public eye .., that being said . This a time warp I feel like it's 1990 and I love it since I walk in just has the I am at home felling . Hostess was so nice sat us right to our table. The waitress also was very helpful. Our appetizers were calamari and the fried cheese with a stuffed artichoke. All three were great. I never had a stuffed artichoke at a restaurant before pretty good you just got a jazz it up with some salt, pepper, lemon so far I am in love oh

    Matt R.

    Really good meal here. The atmosphere is extremely casual, cash only with ATM inside and a very laid back experience, which is nice, because the place is really about the food. So many amazing options to choose from with Italian American classics galore. I chose the stuffed calamari over pasta. Although there were just 2 stuffed tubes, the whole plate and sauce were totally loaded with sliced calamari rings, I would say equivalent to maybe 3 more calamari. It was so much I couldn't finish it! The sauce was rich and there was plenty of it. It was very spicy, but good. The fried calamari appetizer was fantastic and cooked perfectly. Nice tender calamari with great flavor. I love that it is served plain, not doused in disgusting oil and garlic which you seem to get at too many places. The bar is also cash only and run separately from the food. My dad and I each had a glass of wine which was good, smooth, and reasonably priced. Very old school style place. Although plenty of people have comments in their reviews about the service, we found it to be good. It's not exactly the service of a 5-star high end restaurant in Manhattan, but that's not what Mikes Kitchen is about. More of a mom and pop, homestyle place where the "waitress" could be anyone's mother or aunt or even grandmother. Really looking forward to trying this place again and cannot wait to try the chicken parm.

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    Lisa W.

    Another great meal at the cash only restaurant. There isn't much more to say about the simple but delicious Italian fare. Service is quick and the food comes out the order the order is out in. Drinks are sold at the separate bar, but they do come to the table to take the drink order. It is a separate tab. Make reservations, especially if you are a big party. The wait can be long, but worth it!

    Chicken Parmesan
    Carly D.

    Yummy our fave Italian in ri! Hole in wall not fancy. Love it and service rocks. The chicken parm is life changing

    Eggplant parmigiana and I had already begun to stir my pasta! Oops!
    Lisa M.

    You can never go wrong at Mike's kitchen. All homemade fresh Italian food. Don't expect fancy! Actually if you have been in the past don't expect paneling on the walls now the VFW is all dolled up! Your drink orders come from the bar server and paid separately while your food order is paid separately to your waitress. The staff is friendly and the food is outstanding! Cash only but don't worry they have an ATM.

    Dennise K.

    Delicious Italian American food in a warm, casual setting. No credit cards accepted but there is an ATM on site. A popular spot for locals and tucked in a VFW hall. Very friendly staff and yummy comfort food. Full bar available, too!

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    It was my first time going there and it was so good the food was great and service was great and my wife loved her food to we will be back

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    Go back in time for large portions of home cooked meals in a homey atmosphere. Great prices and ample parking.

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    Delicious food, reasonably priced. Servers are kind and I always know whatever I choose to order will be great. This is a must try!

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    Excellent lunch today; calamari, veal parm sandwich, veal Marsala with cavatelli - all so good!

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    Great food, all fresh, and a great environment! The diner area has been renovated. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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    1 year ago

    Best italian food in Rhody. Service is always quality. Polenta for the win. Except nothing less than Mikes.

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    The food is real good. It's kind of strange the way it's set up, but we enjoyed our meal very much.

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    this place rocks! food is homemade, delicious and plentiful. Hesitate to spread the word of this gem. I don't want to wait in line

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