Really. Friendly fast service and good pizza. Parking is a little tight, it's easier to park by…read morethe stop and shop gas station next door and walk over. Spacious inside, almost too big for the type of business they are. Well worth a visit.

Delicious homemade food, fast, service, clean & relaxed environment, with a sense of humor!read more

Most delicious pizza in the area! Focaccia style crust that manages to stay perfectly crispy…read moreunderneath the generous toppings. My go to is spinach and onion with feta. They put a ton of fresh spinach on it, you can almost convince yourself it's healthy! Tomato sauce is fresh and zingy too. It's in an easy to miss spot off of Reservoir Ave in Cranston. Cash only and so worth it.

This place is so underrated. The pizza is one of the best bakery style pizzas in the state. It's…read morealways made fresh and is delicious. Perfect sauce, cheese, topping ratio. The staff are always very kind and friendly. The place itself is very clean and prices are very reasonable. I often pickup a box of pizza strips or party pizza for work events.

Oh my goodness, we had some of the BEST sandwiches here! We hadn't been to Merlino's for a few…read moreyears, but visited this past week with our RI Food Fights sandwich coupons. We were pleasantly surprised to see the restaurant had expanded and now has a bar, a very attractive seating area, and a much larger menu than the last time we were there. We were warmly greeted by a very friendly server who also was the bartender for the night, and she did a great job in both roles. We both ordered The Josephine sandwich: breaded chicken cutlet (poinded nice and thin and was well seasoned and crispy), fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, arugula, and balsalmic glaze. We opted for getting our sandwiches Panuozzo style, which meant that all of the ingredients were folded into freshly baked pizza dough. This was what made the sandiwch expecially incredible! I will definitely go back to eat this again, and I wish they were open at lunctime since I work nearby. Merlino's also has highly rated pizza, and their desserts are house made. SO glad we stopped in and looking forward to going back!

Overall the experience was good. Our server was really nice. The red sangria was very orange juice…read moreheavy. Not worth $12/glass. We came for the RI Food Fight Burger Blowout and the burger did not disappoint. It was very unique. The pizza was very good as well and excited to have leftovers. Ambiance was cute and classic Italian pizza place vibes.

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 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.

One of my favorite pizzas in Rhode Island. I love the old school, no frills ambiance and classic…read morehometown friendly service. They also have one of my favorite salad dressings- I would go there for that alone! I can't recommend this place enough- the delicious food and comforting vibes keep me coming back!

I highly recommend you patronize this small business. The location in Cranston is owned by two…read moresisters that were very welcoming and friendly. The food was exceptional, everything was made fresh & to order which makes a huge difference in the taste. There is only seating for 12 so most of the orders are to go-- We chose to dine in and it was an excellent idea. Stop by and give it a try you will be happy you did!

The service there is amazing, the store is clean, food is good. I had a Chicken Parm with Pasta…read moretoday, and I had no complaints. Delicious.

My experience is limited to the pizza, which is always wonderful…read more Perfect sauce with just enough to enhance. White veggie pizzas also excellent. Haven't had better!

This IS by far, one of the best family owned restaurants around. I've been coming here for over 15…read moreyears..or so? Never disappointed- they are consistent- delicious- great for dining in or for the out- I have gotten lunch on the go, ordered here to cater parties - you name it , I've done it. If you haven't been here yet I highly recommend you try it out asap.

I've ordered from them a ton as I live a few blocks away. Typically love it. This last time the…read morepizza wasn't their usual high level. The sauce was kinda bland.

Their CRISPY buffalo chicken and cheese calzone IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST that I have ever tried!…read moreTheir fries come extra hot and crispy too! They aren't too expensive either!

Great Detroit slices and full pizza inside this unassuming strip mall pizza joint…read more Not usually a fan of deep dish style pizza, but their tart crust carmelized with saucy, cheesy edges changed my mind. Counter service is always friendly. Just a few spots at high top tables if you want to enjoy it hot and fresh.

I loved this place when they first opened.. my go to hwre is the Sicilian. It's soft, fluffy,…read moreflavorful and crispy at the right places. I USE to love their infamous Detroit with the hot honey and ricotta BUT I've come to terms that it's TOO well done and it's so hard that it'll cut up your mouth- the way Cap'n Crunch use to. LOL Their brussel sprouts are good but too dang oily. 5/5, but I'll be back!

I am hooked on Maria's pizza. I stopped in as the are a contestant in the RI Food Fight's Lord of…read morethe Pies competition and got a small pizza with sausage. I ordered over the phone and was told it would be ready in 20 minutes. I walked into the shop twenty minutes later and it was ready. The staff was very courteous and the whole ordering/paying process was as it should be - easy! I took it home and it had just cooled enought to eat it. This is the type of pizza I love. A thinker crust, loaded with mozzarella, and a nice sauce that was not overwhelming. The sausage had a nice spice to it. (For the record, I am not a fan on New Haven style pizza, which seems to be popular in RI - this is not that. Nor is it New York style - which I do like BUT not over the style that Maria's serves.) I aslo added some wings to the order (this time spicy BBQ). Those were good as always. It also should be said that I had left over pizza and it reheated nicely! They now are my go to pizza place.

Good pizza the thin crust was crispy and chewy good. The ingredients were plentiful and sauce…read moreflavorful. I had black olives, mushrooms, & pepperoni. All tasty. I like the cut too in squares. Delivery service was fast and friendly.