Had a lovely time, the food was delightful. The service was nice. Tables were so close. We had…read moresomebody walked in with perfume on had to move to the bar. Unfortunately, guest with overwhelming perfume 6 inches away inhibits the experience tasting as you take a bite of delicious food, your hose is full of perfume. But that's not a restaurants realm to control. There aren't many restaurants around that are serving, thoughtful food created with love. Thanks to the kitchen line, and prep team.

I've been here twice now and am definitely a fan (already have another reservation booked). It's a…read moresmall-ish space so definitely make reservations. The food is good! It's definitely the kind of place where you'd want to share plates. There are both small and large options. I've tried the focaccia (both regular and one of their specials), deviled eggs, salt cod cakes, cabbage, and mafaldine (twice). I enjoyed all the food! I thought it was very creative and delicious. The staff is also really great! Truly a nice spot for dinner in the area.

Went to brunch with cousins, first time here! Parking was easy; street parking is available for…read morecheap and free on the weekend, apparently. There is a pay lot in the back for convenience, and for 2 hours it would have been around $9.00. I ordered breakfast tacos. Delish!! Served with a choice of side. I went with hash browns. Pleasantly surprised to get a mixture of potato hash brown cubes with sweet potato hash brown cubes. The creamy sauce over the tacos was amazing. Loved the avocado. I shared what my table mates ordered as well. I did not have a beverage, however the adult menu looked fantastic. Will def be back to try something! Service was prompt and friendly. Seating was spread out, clean bathrooms, overall great place.

Food/Drinks: This place has delicious food and is honestly one of the best spots for breakfast. One…read moreof my favorite things here are the boozy flights! Strong, tasty, and have such a good variety. Honestly, they're one of the best parts of the colder weather coming back, just so I can go and have them again. I do wish they had them all year round ! Location: The location has a cozy, casual yet modern. You can definitely come dressed casually, but it's also nice enough to dress up if you want. I've only been here for breakfast, so I'm not sure how dinner is. I would definitely recommend making a reservation since it gets pretty busy. This place is perfect for a chill family time, first date, or just to catch up with friends ! Parking is easy with both street parking and a lot right in front, which makes it super convenient. Service: The service has always been great when I've gone. The servers are friendly, attentive, and get the job done, no complaints there. I'll definitely keep coming back, especially in the wintertime!

Great food! Bar service is a tad slow but the environment makes up for it in spades. Don't mind the…read morelobster roll price for the best around!

Omg... I will be back. We went on a Sunday afternoon in June. Line moves fast and plenty of…read moreseating. We parked a few mins away and there's plenty of parking around. Lobster roll was a 10/10. Great portion and taste. The brioche is perfectly buttered. The lobster is at a good temperature. The fries have a perfect old bay seasoning. My partner who doesn't like seafood loved his hot dog. His also came with fries and he liked the old bay seasoning as well. Tip - Get the garlic aioli sauce to dip fries and lobster in.

I don't know what has taken me so long to get to Avvio. I'm a Cranston native and have been back…read moreliving in Cranston for over four years. For some reason, this restaurant just hasn't been on my radar. I was craving a good woodfired pizza and there aren't too many restaurants that make me a Neapolitan style pizza. While theirs is not officially Neapolitan, it's pretty damn close. I am a fan of Margherita pizza with prosciutto and heaping ton of basil. So that's what I ordered as well as some cocktails. I've now been three times in the past month, and I've gotten to try several different drinks on their menu, but I never deviate from the pizza. The pizza is a little on the small side, I would like it to be a little bit bigger, but it is absolutely delicious. It has hit the mark every single time. The sauce has excellent flavor, it's clear they use a simple recipe with San marzano tomatoes which is a staple for Neapolitan pizza . The prosciutto is good quality, as is the mozzarella. My mom had the chicken Parm and very much enjoyed it. The service here is truly excellent. I've had three different servers and each time they were incredibly attentive, consistently checking in and making sure my water was refilled. I drink a ton of water, and a lot of times at restaurants I have to try to flag someone down or even go to the bar to get a refill and that has never happened and I doubt will in my experience here. They have a decent wine list and a great cocktail list. This is one of the few restaurants that has lavender simple syrup, which is one of my favorite things ever because I am a huge fan of lavender gin cocktails. The two purple drinks pictured are a lavender gin cocktail that I always request and it was made wonderfully each time. I've also sampled the espresso martini with half Baileys and half Frangelico and it was one of the best espresso cocktails I've had. Finally, I tried the pretty in pink, which is on their current cocktail menu. The drink itself tasted fine, it has lavender in it, which is a favorite as well as gin, but the glass that it served in is more like a whiskey on the rocks glass. It would have been better in a coupe or martini glasses, which is what I would expect one given the name, for presentation purposes, but also functionality. It has Aperol foam on top, and due to the glass and the fact that there was ice in it, the foam kind of dripped down the glass and made it very sticky and unpleasant to drink. I ended up asking for a straw which helped a lot, but I would recommend to the bar to change this to a coupe glass because it would be more functional, and the ice is not needed. The drink itself had a nice taste, and I would order it again with some adjustments. The bathrooms have always been kept clean every time I've utilized them. When you walk in, there is first a bar area which has ample seating and high tops, and then the main dining room, which is minimally decorated but classy looking. The kitchen is an open concept so you can see into it while you eat. Avvio is going to be a monthly if not weekly stop for me. Highly recommend.

Stopped into Avvio for lunch and had a great experience. I ordered the burger and it was absolutely…read moredelicious--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The fries were just as impressive, crispy and addictive in the best way. A special shoutout to Anya and Tom behind the bar--they were attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout. Already looking forward to coming back again soon.

If you're looking for a breakfast spot that never misses, Julian's is it. I've tried a lot on their…read moremenu, but I always come back to my two absolute favorite omelets: The Sith Lord and Jedi Mind Trick. Both are packed with flavor & perfectly cooked every time. The ingredients are always fresh, and you can tell they put real thought into balancing bold flavors. Beyond the food, the vibe is welcoming and fun, and the service is consistently friendly and attentive. Whether you're going for a classic brunch or something with a creative twist, Julian's delivers every single time. It's hands down my favorite breakfast spot, and I can't recommend it enough.

Julian's is a fantastic breakfast spot. We got there around 9:40 and the place was busy. Hostess…read moreoffered to bring drinks to you outside while we waited. A couple of bloody mary's and it is no issue to wait! When seated, looked at the menu online. Got the sausage and salsa hash. Their hashes are truly unique and an amazing twist on breakfast. Added a banana pancake and I was good to go. I cannot emphasize enough that from start to finish, the service was amazing. Looking forward to going back and exploring more of the menu.

Nicks has my heart!!! Usually my partner and I just order to-go brunch items, but the past few…read moreoccasions we have dined in which has only solidified my love for this place & everyone that works here. The atmosphere is very welcoming and you can tell that people here do love what they do (for work/career). The roasted oysters are actually life changing, usually I like them raw with a little Tabasco. It was my first time trying roasted oysters and... wow these did not disappoint. Great selection of drinks, bloody mary's were super tasty. Cannot wait to keep dining here!!

If a restaurant were a person... This would be someone you would want to spend time with often…read more Cozy will not being overbearing, friendly while respecting boundaries, elegant without being intimidating, curious yet not nosy, welcoming, but not insincere and uniquely friendly while holding space for you and those around them. The chef's counter is food ASMR. Steadily paced while not being frantic, efficient while taking point of pride in their work. Watching your meal being prepared is part of the experience. The food is always absolutely delicious. Filling, comforting, wonderful and satisfying. The service is also exceptional. Great timing, friendly people, solid cocktails.

Dinner at CAV was exquisite! The eclectic decor, food and service were impeccable…read more They have a nice beverage menu. Two of our foursome had OJ & rum cocktails, two of us had red wine. I had a glass of the lowest priced Cabernet Sauvignon ($11.50) and it was lovely. A basket of warm bread and whipped butter was delivered to our table with the drinks. We started with 2 orders of shrimp cocktail ($15 each). Each order had 3 huge shrimp in what tasted like a homemade cocktail sauce. The Native Point Judith Calamari ($18) was pan seared with garlic, lemon, banana peppers and basil. It had a lovely buttery flavor and was so good. My entree was the Duck Confit ($38). The seared breast was enhanced with a cranberry orange compote; the leg with a blood orange brandy demi-glace accompanied by sweet potato sage puree. The meat on the leg literally fell off the bone and was absolutely delicious. My dining companions had the Poulet aux Poires (chicken with red pears, $31), Lobster Pappardelle ($39) and 14-oz. Grilled Ribeye Steak ($49). All were delectable, and there was plenty to take home. Since we were (belatedly) celebrating my birthday, the restaurant brought me a complimentary scoop of salted caramel gelato with a candle. Nice touch!

We came by for an early mother's day brunch on Saturday. We had a reservation for 11 am, we were 7…read moreminutes late and were seated immediately. The decor and vibe of this restaurant was fun! It was definitely something I haven't seen before, lots of antiques all over the walls, a sleigh attached to the ceilings, mirrors lined up on the ceilings as well. Service was lacking unfortunately. We were seated at 11:07 am with menus and water, a waiter finally emerged to greet us after about 20 minutes and we placed our drink and food order as we had been waiting for a bit and didn't want to risk waiting longer. We ordered 3 mimosas, the walnut encrusted brie as an appetizer, the maine lobster with scrambled eggs, the pistachio encrusted crab cake with poached egg, and the brioche french toast à la CAV with eggs and bacon. The drinks took about 10 minutes to come out, almost simultaneously with the appetizer, which was absolutely delicious! Our mains came out about 30 minutes later. All super yummy. When it came time to pay the bill, unfortunately our waiter was nowhere to be found again. We waited another 20 minutes and finally paid and left. It wasn't super busy either as there were a few empty tables, but for some reason the general pace of the workers were much slower than your usual restaurant pace. I wouldn't be opposed to giving them another try in the future, maybe grab a drink at the bar or try their dinner menu but unfortunately it's not a place I would be dying to come back to.

I've been to Greg's a few times living very close by and the food has always been reliable. The…read moreinterior has warmed up some since my first couple of visits which I was happy to see. Service is always friendly too. The food is good, with a lot of options sure to please anyone in your party. It isn't gourmet but they get creative in their own right offering specials on top of the already extensive menu which includes plenty of Benedict's. My last visit I did feel pricing was a little high for a local breakfast spot, but it won't stop me from returning, especially since my omelette was large enough for me to have a leftover breakfast at home the next day. Overall I find Greg's to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

Rating: 4.3 We tried…read morethis place for brunch since it's a newer place that we haven't tried yet. It's a small breakfast diner in Cranston. It's in a small plaza and parkings are available. We were sat down immediately and were promptly taken orders. Inside is pretty typical of a diner and some seatings available. I ordered coffee and Portuguese benedict. The Portuguese benedict was pretty good. French toast like sweet Portuguese bread as a base with linguica and soft runny egg topped with hollandaise sauce. Slightly sweet and savory and definitely one of better eggs benedict I've had in RI. Home fries were crunchy and flavorful. Coffee was solid as well. Order came fairy quickly and service was good Overall the place is a solid breakfast place with good food and service. I like that this place isn't too crowded and wait time isn't crazy because a lot of other breakfast places are very busy and it's really not worth the wait. This place is a hidden gem and would come back again for breakfast. The locals seem to know the place as it seems like there are some regulars.