We stopped in while spending time at Level99, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing…read more The service was subpar from start to finish. The bartender barely made eye contact, and when I ordered a spicy tequila soda, I was served with Tajín sprinkled on top--not exactly what I'd expect for a spicy drink. The food was equally underwhelming. The pepperoni pizza came out with the pepperoni completely burnt. When we mentioned it, we were told that's simply how they prepare it, so keep that in mind if you order pizza here. The wings were decent and had a good amount of meat on them, but that was about the only highlight. The nachos arrived swimming in grease, making them difficult to enjoy, and the toppings were just average. The French fries were another issue--they appeared to have been cooked in the same fryer as seafood. This wasn't disclosed, and the fries came out tasting noticeably fishy. Thankfully, I don't have a seafood allergy, but that could be a serious concern for someone who does. The ambiance was fine, but overall the food and service left a lot to be desired, and I wouldn't go out of my way to return.

We had a fun dinner here ahead of our night at Level 99! The waitress explained how everything is…read moremade in house. I love a good spiel and appreciated how they focus on elevated bar food. We got some pizza slabs, and did think they would be a bit bigger. But they were tasty! As were the wings and the drinks! Service was quick and friendly. Would definitely dine here again if I was at Level 99!

I used Bettola to cater a party. The food was excellent and the service was wonderful. I would…read morehighly recommend their catering.

We were anticipating a 45 min wait for a table but so happy someone canceled and we got a seat. The…read moreplace isn't that big and the bar was packed. Service was fast once we were seated. We had fried mozzarella and meatballs for apps. We got the Fra Diavolo and Bolognese pasta. Everything was delicious! I never had fried mozzarella flat but can't stop thinking of it. It had the perfect crisp! The fra diavolo is spicy but the perfect amount for me. I was eyeing the pizzas at the tables next to us. They looked so good. I'll try it next time but I really love the fra diavolo so it's going to be a tough choice. Perhaps pizza for apps but also the fried mozzarella. Oh boy... so hard to choose!! You won't be disappointed here!

This place is the best can't get enough the staff the energy the family dynamic everything screams…read morelocal and welcoming!!! ....: minus Steve he sucks

Picasso's has a big gravel parking lot that's usually busy but never so full I can't find a spot…read more Service is friendly and food comes out pretty fast. The food is delicious (although some pizzas that contain garlic really have a lot of garlic!) - I love their eggplant parm sub an insane amount, the bread is just so fresh and crunchy and fluffy. I tried the cinnamon dough bites today and let's just say they were worth burning my mouth for! I wish they came with an icing type sauce or something though. I've only been on trivia nights, which is fun, but very loud. I wish the trivia company they use projected the questions on one of the approximately 15 screens this place has. I tend to forget the options immediately after they're read to me. Drinks are very economically priced, which is great for a casual friend hang or when you're tired of the overpriced cocktails that seem to be absolutely everywhere right now. You can get a good deal on a pitcher of beer or sangria. Bummed there is only 1 Women's and 1 men's bathroom for the whole restaurant, you often have to wait if there's a decent crowd in the place. It's a small space and the mirror is facing you when you're on the toilet, so that's....an experience. The biggest drawback is that it shares a wall with a cigar / smoke lounge, so it can get smoky in here. Every time the door opens, since people tend to smoke on the patio, a new waft of it comes in. I wish there was a way to improve the ventilation system and/or somehow get rid of this issue, since otherwise this is a cozy and fun spot with great food and lots of events and entertainment.

Generally good. Had pizza from there, very nice. A salad I ordered had some things missing from…read moreit-didn't match the menu description. My partner ordered steak tips last time. Not impressive at all. These were all takeout items. Maybe in house is better.

Food was tasty, especially the pizza. Staff was super friendly. Crowd was chill. Drinks were good…read moreand the prices were great. Parking available in front and on the side of the building.

The first thing you notice at Lucky's is the noise. Country and classic rock pour out of the…read morespeakers. Pool balls crack. Laughter runs into arguments about nothing that matters. The room is full of people whose hands do real work, now wrapped around pool cues and plastic cups while they forget about roofs, engines, kids, and bills. We stayed for about an hour. Long enough to see this is a regulars' bar, the kind where people walk in already laughing at a joke that started three nights ago. Alli clocked us as soon as we came through the door. "You're Tim, right?" She then began quoting the parts that she liked from last year's RI FOOD FIGHTS Lord of the Pies review back to me. Sometimes word for word. Out of the blue. Nodding as she went. She agreed with it. Lucky's knew they'd landed near the bottom of my list. No excuse making. Just a little hope, I think, that this year would read differently. I wanted that too. They know exactly what they are at Lucky's: a bar that feeds and waters the people who live nearby. The neighborhood's living room. The staff and the neighbors have always been the stars. The pizza finally caught up. They make their own dough on site every day. As far as I can tell, that's how they've always done it. What changed is how it all comes together on the pan. The pie that landed in front of us looked like exactly what it is. A really solid Greek pizza. Crust on the thicker side, with a soft chew and a clean crunch at the back end. Sauce with an herby backbone. A little sweet but with enough acid to keep it from feeling heavy. Cheese that melts into browned, salty pockets you hunt down at the edge of the crust. Greek pies don't try to innovate anything. They just have to be honest. This one is. Last year, Lucky's was dead last on Lord of the Pies rankings. This year it climbed to dead center. Twenty one out of forty. That doesn't sound heroic until you remember nothing else about the place changed. Same bar. Same crowd. Same noise. Same staff. The only difference was how good the pizza is now. I have no confusion that Lucky's is a bar that serves pizza, not a pizzeria that happens to have a bar. The difference now is that THIS pizza can stand right there with all of the other places that put "pizza" in big letters on the sign. But how many of those places are this fun or friendly? Alli told us maybe a hundred people had come through with coupons. She laughed and said you can usually spot the "pizza people" as soon as they walk in. She wasn't wrong. We were those people. What mattered was how her regulars handled it. Our friends ended up spending most of the time talking to the guys at the pool table. People at the bar asked where we were from, how many places we'd hit, how this pie stacked up. At no point did we feel like outsiders passing through to collect another stamp. If you live nearby, you already know what Lucky's is. If you're cutting across Foster on your way to a casino or just trying to get lost for a bit, you can walk in, grab a pie, and sit at a bar that doesn't treat you like you're intruding on an inside joke. The pizza moved from forgettable to solid. The time we spent there felt like a little redemption story. And everyone in the building had a hand in writing it. And who doesn't love a nice, hot pizza or a happy ending?

They advertised an adult Easter egg hunt on Facebook. It appeared in my feed and immediately…read moretapped into my competitive side and love of winning things. Also a win for my husband, the egg hunt is at a bar! Cost of admission: a canned good. Marked in the calendar! We pull up about 50 minutes prior to the egg hunt and only 5 cars in the parking lot, one hood up and being jumped. We questioned if an egg hunt was happening? We left the canned goods in the car and walked in. Wasn't expecting much but this place has small bar charm! A bar that seats around 15 people. Wood paneling, pool tables, from the looks of it a highly used fireplace and a little pizza place. Just enough. Still didn't look like an egg hunt was going to be happening but I noticed a table in the back corner that looked like raffle prizes. We sat, started with drinks. Ordered food. Small pepperoni pizza, fries and buffalo wings. Everything was ok. The wings could have been better (small) but the other food and kind service made up for it. The locals were energetic and animated. Other people started piling in for the egg hunt. Think some with real Easter baskets. Some with plastic bags (like me!) Some had chia seeds to donate and others had donettes. Just an FYI- if you plan on going next year make sure to support the bar as well. The backyard has a fenced in area but the egg hunt was inside that area and on both sides leading to the back woods. When we left at least an hour after the egg hunt had begun, there were still 7 eggs and prizes still hidden. What did we win? 1 six pack of Whalers seltzer, 1 six pack of Whalers beer, one pint glass, one 2nd annual Lucky's sticker (it was legit) and candy. Now what did we also leave with? Someone leaving passed us a gold token for a free beer from the bar and the bartender gave us a jumbo egg filled with nips. I declare I love Lucky's Adult Easter egg Hunt I had a lot of fun. This place has won me over.

The staff are always friendly and nice! Love the Athena pizza and the buffalo chicken sandwich. If…read moreyou don't love spicy they can accommodate and do less peppers on the Athena. But an absolute must try!

This is a solid, ***, neighborhood spot for pizza and grinders. It has counter service and a…read morecouple of high-top tables. The fourth star derives from the service. I don't know if the gentleman running the show at lunch today was the owner, but he acted like it. He was particularly friendly and attentive, steering my wife away from one selection and toward another that happened to be fresher that day. Nice job!

The staff was super nice, the food was fantastic, and the prices are very reasonable. There's no…read morereason not to go!

Beach pizza that offers the cats meow, and the cows moo just for you! I really believe that they…read moreput a lot of love into their pies. It has a handmade homemade feel. It is worth mentioning that the leftovers are quite delicious too! I definitely encourage grabbing a few pies and heading to one of the local beaches in Newport that you love and having a feast all day. Fresh ingredients, delicious pizza and stellar views. I'm in..how bout you?! Mangiamo!

Courtney is one of the best bartenders I have seen in a very long time. She runs around getting…read moreeverything done in a timely manner and works her hardest every time I have been here. She takes no breaks and makes sure everyone has a full glass while making every customer feel welcome and satisfied. Love this place because of her.

Went for trivia on Monday night and ordered the short rib sandwich. Great vibes, good service, and…read moregood food! Pictured is half the sandwich, so it was a good portion size. Good quality meat and paired well with the gouda. Lots of well-seasoned fries included, too.