I've been here several times, usually in the afternoon. Emily and Anna are fantastic! always…read morepleasant and ready to make suggestions to enhance the dining experience... "do you like hot honey?". I do now! "how about some pepperoni on your pizzete?". don't mind if I do! lovely, clean restaurant with nice staff.

This is a very large restaurant and bar with a modern ambiance. Based on our visit, I would say…read moreit's a clear favorite with the locals. The bar area is large with lots of seating both at the bar top and many high top tables nearby. Booth seating is also available in the bar area with tables in a dining room on the opposite side of the restaurant for families. The menu is large and offers apps, pizzas, sandwiches, pastas, entrees and dessert. Full bar with beer on tap. Our waiter was very friendly and capable. Everything was very clean. For ambiance, this place has it going on. A basket of focaccia, olives and oil were brought to the table. The bread was very soft and the oil has a nice body. We ordered a 'suppli' appetizer. Suppli is a Roman 'street food': a hand help item, small enough to get two or three as a snack. These suppli are quite large. It's an interesting take on the original and definitely a 'knife and fork' appetizer. Wouldn't repeat order this myself. My dining companion ordered the Carbonara. They bring it to the table with a raw egg on top of the dish which makes a nice 'photo op', but isn't really how the dish would be prepared by Nonna. The guanciale was not cooked 'crisp' and the pasta was cooked soft vs. 'al dente'. The carbonara sauce was tasty. The pizza Margarita was a nice presentation. The sauce is not made with San Marzano tomato so the flavor is not there. The Caesar salad lettuce and dressing were fine. They offer it with a piece of anchovy on top if you like to eat those. It's your choice. The shaved cheese on top did not taste very good at all. I thought it might be my taste buds so I offered a piece to my companion and they confirmed it was 'not good'. They have the ambiance down 100% and the service was very good. Presentation of the food seems to be more important than creating authentic Italian cuisine. It's clearly loved by the locals and I'm sure they won't mind my not returning. Just wanted to let you know; don't expect the 'real deal' from the food. It's American-Italian cuisine so if that is what you are looking for, you will most likely very much enjoy this spot. Bathrooms are gender neutral. Parking is shared with other businesses in the strip mall. Wait to be seated by the hostess.

Stopped by the 78 Pub and This Guy's Pizza For a free pizza…read morepromotion they offered to members of a pizza club I belong to. Got to meet Keith in person finally! I brought some of my roommates and we ordered a selection of pizzas. I had been here a few weeks ago with my Lord of the Wings coupon so I already knew I was in for a good meal. It was the first time for my group so I was excited to introduce them. We got an order of the pretzel sticks to start and they were great. I was busy yapping with Keith at the bar when they arrived so no picture of that lol Our pizzas arrived and we dove in. We got the Italian Sausage Margarita, All About That Pig and a black olive pineapple pizza. My group mates really liked the pizza. The pig pizza had an awesome Carolina Gold BBQ sauce on it (my favorite style), the sausage went fantastic on a margarita, new flavor combo unlocked! And the roommate that got the black olive pineapple pizza inhaled it and said that This Guy's Pizza is Two Thumbs Up all the way for her. I really love the texture of their crust, it's a delicate kind of crispy and yields to a pleasant softness. Given that we live about 12 minutes up Route 6 from them, I know it's only a matter of time before we're back there again!

Cold pizza? A forgotten sandwich? This happened when we ate at the bar, which was practically…read moreempty. The restaurant itself had no one seated, just a few of us at the bar. The two women servers behind the bar were preoccupied, apparently. This place used to be really good. Now, not so much. So disappointing.

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.

This was the first time for me, and I was beyond excited. I run a local pizza group and so many of…read morethem told me this was THE BEST and I was ready to experience that for myself. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the counter, then the oven behind a wall of pizza boxes stacked high and ready for service. In front of that wall stood a smiling face. She warmly greeted us and let us know to seat ourselves in the dining room. The bartender was also the dining room server and came over to take care of us. She was a treasure. Every time she came over she brought with her a smile, an anecdote and loads of charm. We ordered a meatball each, then a medium pizza with pepperoni, half olive. While we waited, I checked out the space. At first the place seems small, but it has high ceilings and bright lights that show how much space is actually inside. Beautiful bar, tables of different seating sizes and some cozy booths tucked into the corner shaped perfectly for close conversation. The meatball took no time to arrive, served with a garlic breadstick made from Buono's bread, a local bakery favorite if you did not already know. The meatball was tender, it reminded me of the meatballs my grandfather used to make growing up, and that's when I knew I was in the right place. The sauce was chunky, thick enough to scoop onto the bread. I cleaned my plate, my mother would be proud. Then the moment I had been waiting for: the pizza. It arrived scalding hot and smelling like heaven. I could see the crispy cheese on the edges of the crust and the generosity of the toppings. I am not a patient woman when it comes to pizza so I braved the lava like sauce and took a bite. And understood why so many love Catanzaro's. The thick crust and tangy-sweet sauce combining with the cheese, pepperoni and olive created a moment of sensory excellence. It was a study in Sicilian done well and I can absolutely say the group choosing this spot for Best Sicilian in Rhode Island was well deserved. While we were eating, I noticed one of the owners, Anthony, by the bar. He made his way around to every table. Some people he knew, some he did not. But he spoke to everyone with the same good-natured, welcoming approach. The reputation of Italian hospitality is well known, and Anthony is a terrific continuation of that. When he got to our table, I had the chance to introduce myself to him and explain further what we're trying to do here with our pizza community group. He was immediately excited about what we are trying to build. He and his wife Lauren - great name - love the community we are growing. Outside of the rainy weather, I couldn't have asked for a better beginning to this Best of RI trip based on our group votes. I was happy to connect with another iconic Rhode Island pizzamaker and experience his craft first hand.

Wednesday. 5:30. The parking lot was busy…read more That told me everything I needed to know before I ever opened the door. The kitchen at Catanzaro's Pizza is open and you can see everything being made from your table. Three people, each one perfect at exactly what they were doing, moving together like a tight jazz trio, every action landing exactly where it needed to. Metronomic precision. And then our server arrived. After I finished my first Mountain Dew I told her to just bring me two more cans so I wouldn't have to bother her later for a third. She said she wanted to keep them cold for me and didn't mind coming back again as needed. Like Radar O'Reilly, she was there every time before I knew I needed her. She could not have been any more friendly, warm, or gracious. It was like eating at your best friend's house, the dinner her cool mom made, the one where you always hoped you'd get invited back. First, the meatballs. One meatball each, served in a pool of sauce it had been simmering in all day, dusted with grated cheese, a wedge of garlic bread there to catch what spills over. Big enough to be an appetizer by itself. And it was the most tender, delicious meatball I've eaten in recent memory. Moist all the way through. No dry pockets. No tough exterior where someone got impatient with the heat. This was a meatball that someone thought about. The sauce it was served in smelled almost impossibly good when it hit the table. And it tasted better than it smelled. It tasted like your grandmother made it. (Assuming she was Italian, knew what she was doing, and loved you enough to get it right.) Anthony, the owner, came over and talked with us for a while. Some owners do that as performance. Anthony does it because he actually wants to know if everything is right. There's a difference when you are passionate about serving your customers as well as you can every time, and you can feel it. Then. The pizza. Catanzaro's does Sicilian. Not the thick, doughy kind that puts you to sleep. This is its own creature, a rectangle with serious intentions, baked in a well-seasoned pan, with a crust that's golden and crisp and an interior that's chewy and pillowy and herbaceous in a way that makes you stop mid-bite and reconsider every other place you thought was in your top five before this. The sauce is tangy. Bright. Lightly sweet in the way a good tomato is sweet, not the way a corporate kitchen adds sugar to cover its sins. The cheese pulls. The pepperoni cups and chars at the edges, pooling in the middle, because the oven is hot. This is substantial pizza. Filling pizza. Fantastic pizza. I walked in a stranger on a busy Wednesday night in Cranston. I'm already planning when I'm coming back to see my new friends.

Everything looks so good in the case it is really hard not to order just one thing. We came in h…read morefor the hot pizza, but had to order the spinach pie with pepperoni and olives. The spinach pie was so good that I will have to order one ever I drive by! The black olives are better than any I've ever had. The spinach is soft and tender, packed with flavor and the pepperoni just sends it home! The pizza was also very good. The crust is very airy with no char, it holds firm with all of those toppings. The crust is thin with a little char. The sauce, cheese and toppings are phenomenal. It is actually better reheated because the crust gets foldable. They do sell hot pizza by the slice and they do sell a lot of it.

every time i or my husband have come here, we've had kind of a lousy meal. the lady at the counter…read moreis pretty curt and not really very helpful, in a huge rush to get people out of the store for whatever reason and had me practically climb over the person in front of me to get my order in. no indication of how big pizza strip sheets are or how big the pieces are, so i just guessed an order (not from this coast). bakery pizza is to die for. that's really good eats. 5 stars for the pizza strips. everything else is a challenge

Friendliest service in the state…read more I recently rediscovered Hometown after being a fan when I was close to their original location. Now that I'm back around town - I stumbled in when I spotted it on the way home one evening. Since then - I visit at least 1x a week. Slice combo is an amazing value. Wieners are a bit pricey - but tasty I've had several menu items and all hit the spot. Looks like they are opening a second location in West Warwick - even closer to me - so I'm excited to frequent there more often. A+++

Good weenies, local Johnstom and you don't have to go NY System- friendly staff and good pizza too!read more

This pizza spot absolutely delivered! We ordered half clam chowder pizza and half meat lovers, and…read moreboth sides were packed with flavor. The crust had that perfect wood-fired char -- crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, with just the right amount of crunch around the edges. The clam chowder side was such a Rhode Island/New England experience. Creamy, savory, loaded with seafood flavor, and topped with fresh herbs and potatoes that gave true chowder vibes in pizza form. Honestly, you can't come to Providence and not try chowder in every form possible! The meat lovers side was bold, hearty, and stacked with toppings. Pepperoni curled perfectly at the edges, sausage was flavorful, and every bite had the perfect balance of sauce, cheese, and smoky meat flavor. The atmosphere was relaxed, modern, and perfect for casual dining with friends or family. Great food, great vibe, and definitely a spot worth revisiting while in Providence.

On Mondays, you can get a huge Margarita Pizza for 50% off (about $10). That is a great deal that…read morewe could not pass. So we got some greens, some chicken wings and a pizza and it was filling and yummy. Our server was really friendly and chatty. Around 3-4pm there was almost no one in the restaurant, which made it relaxing and peaceful. This place can get very loud and busy during peak times. Great pizza, excellent wings, great service.

I went here to get a small pizza pie with mushrooms for dinner the other night. The pizza was the…read moreperfect combination of cheese to sauce to crust. And I'm a New Yorker so I am a big Judge of character of pizza. This pizza was outstanding and they have a lot of great choices. The service was quick and the server was helpful and friendly. Overall I give it 5 stars. I am excited to try more of their pizzas really soon.

The last few times we have gotten Caserta, I have liked it a bit more....the bottom crust has been…read morefirm and crisp and the cheese and tomato sauce have been a bit more flavorful than I used to remember from years past. It is still not my place to go (it is my husband's) but not a bad place to grab a quick bite if you are in the area or are in the mood for Caserta.

Best pizza in the area!! Everyone swears by Antonio's because it has slices . Pizza Marvin is a…read morewhole different level of pizza ! One of my top Five in Rhode Island !

The best bite was the Concord Grape Italian Ice…read more The food wasn't bad obviously but also wouldn't go out of the way to return. The fries were crispy but had a seasoning on them that won't be for everyone. The celery aioli was different, it was really good and fresh. The pizza was good but more crunchy and hard than golden with crispy edges. The salad was good but also a little too fishy. My complaints are things I believe could have been issues in just the specific day we went and may not be an everyday issue. I would suggest going if you're in the area or want some good treats and good beer. However, I wouldn't go out of my way to get to visit.

Chinese food and Detroit style pizza under the same roof!…read more Formerly King's Wok, Tala Zaki offers a streamlined Chinese food menu of the popular dishes, soups, noodles & rice dishes, appetizers & combo meals, plus wings, round pizzas, Detroit style pizzas, and cold drinks in the cooler. They also offer regular pizza slice & drink deals. Like before, the place is order at the counter with a few tables here. After a convention nearby, I decided to get some takeout from Tala Zaki. I ordered a Small Vegetable LoMein ($6.95 plus tax) and Detroit style Ocean State pizza ($18.95 plus tax). My order was ready to go in about 18 minutes after ordering online. The Vegetable Lo Mein had broccoli, carrots, cabbage, & onions tossed with soft noodles, packed tightly into a pint container. The Ocean State pizza was loaded with red sauce, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, onions, peppers, parmesan, mozzarella cheese, on top of a thick, soft chewy crust (oiled), 6 thick slices-rectangle pizza. Both the lo mein and pizza were pretty good. The pizza crust became very soft in the closed box due to the steam, so I ended up reheating in the oven a few minutes before eating. I want to try the Shrimp Broccoli pizza here, if I return to the area.