50 Best Italian Restaurants near Barrington

“Celebrated a birthday last evening at Viola Cucina with a party of 12. EXCEPTIONAL! Small venue but comfortably accommodated us all. Fabulous food, drinks, and service. We all left very happy! Bravo!“

“Nice ambiance, great food and service!!“

“Don't miss out on this hidden gem. Everyone is so friendly, and the Cafe is great with all the pastries that they have. Large portions and the specials they have are outstanding. Give it a try you will end up going back over and over again.“

“I held a rehearsal dinner at Maria’s and I cannot say enough how great it was to plan with the help of Chris Spertini. He made the whole evening a success by guiding me with food choices and seating arrangement. Our server was excellent. She was extremely attentive to our guests. This will be my go-to restaurant. If you have not dined at Maria’s you are missing out.“

“A wonderful experience and the best Italian restaurant in Rhode Island“

“What a wonderful meal and atmosphere!!!“

“thank you for the complimentary limoncello and for Mathew's birthday dessert. the scallops and risotto were absolutely delicious and that roasted garlic was to die for. very well done. staff was pleasant as well.“

“Been patronizing Angelo's for years (years & years) - it's my 'Go To' place in Providence for Italian. There are plenty of good Italian Restaurants but Angelo's treats you like family . My favorte server is Thera - always smiling - always friendly - and always flying around the resturant making sure everyone is happy. My recommendation - ask for her :-)“

“I have numerous food allergies, making going out to eat an anxiety filled experience for me. We found Cassarino's while looking for a safe place to eat while in Providence. I've struggled with finding an Italian restaurant I'm comfortable eating at for years! Our server, Morgan, went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and safe while eating here! I would happily take the 45 minute drive down here to eat again.“

“3/2025 - Best sandwich of 2025 ✅👍 Slick on-line ordering (Clover) and it was ready BEFORE it was supposed to be. Only ate 1/2 for lunch.....and looking forward to a snack later....... Plus 2 dinners to go for later in the week or to freeze…. This place has been on my list since whenever I saw it on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives….. A+ and TY Kerry for the catering info.“

“Outstanding meal! There were 7 of us for a family gathering (we met in the middle for CT + MA family) and everything about our dinner was exceptional! The food, the wine, the calamari + dip, the bread, the olive oil + balsamic dip were all delicious, but the lobster ravioli and caramel gelato were to die for. Omg! Our server was perfect too. We will be back. Thank you!“

“This restaurant is awesome but if Cosa Nostra had any f****** balls whatsoever they would get a list of all the members of the temple of Satan/Set from facebook and start rounding them up like veal.“

“Great atmosphere and awesome food. I was in the mood for an Italian Sandwich, saw they were voted for having the best meatball sandwich in RI, so I ordered that instead. Phenomenal sandwich and service. Sandwich was huge, meatballs were perfect, and the owner chatted us up and was super pleasant! Will be back!“

“This was our first time dining at Mona Lisa, and def will return. It has a hip vibe upon entry, with some pulsing beats in the background. Our party of 6 includes hard of hearing friends, so this was a little bit of a challenge, but there was good energy in the dining room. Service was very attentive and the menu is eclectic. It is mostly Italian, with additional flair from Puerto Rico and Sushi. I am keto and a friend has a gluten allergy — not a problem. The kitchen accommodated us beautifully. My salmon with secret sauce was delish. The portions are very generous (you might have lunch for tomorrow). There were at least two birthday celebrations that night. Fun place to celebrate. Thanks for a great dinner!“

“A wonderful dining experience…kind people, great waitress and outstanding food!“

“BEEN DINING HERE SINCE THE 70,S..!!! GREAT FOOD, GREAT STAFF, ALWAYS THE BEST.!!! THANKS TOM .!!! MANY YEARS TO COME.. ! BE BLESSED.!! THOMAS...“

“First time in. Monday night special is quite the deal! Food tasted excellent and portions are large. I was able to take home plenty of food and my unfinished bottle of wine. We did feel a bit rushed. Not only to place our order but appetizers and salads were served at the same time to our small table. We were asked multiple times if we were done with courses when we had forks in our hands. Because the food was delicious and very well prepared we’ll give it another try and hope for a better service experience.“

“Great atmosphere! And Christine our server was awesome. Very friendly and helpful. She checked on us consistently- thanks! I only got pics of our appetizers as we were hungry and chowed on our mani courses. Started with a 1930 DAQ, Wawtuhmelon and a Vino Rosso Gaio - all drinks were tasty! We started with the Truffle fries and the Crispy Duck Meatballs- oh my both were great! The flavor in the Duck meatballs was amazing! The sweet chili glaze just hits it out of the park! On to dinner I ordered the Steak Frites - excellent flavor and cooked perfect! Wife ordered the Chicken Picatta - very tasty with a great lemon flavor! Daughter ordered the Pink Vodka - also really flavorful with interesting noodles I had not had before. Thank you for a great experience- we shall be back! Thanks Chef Max!“

“Tonight was our first night at Sophie‘s Tuscany Grill, The food and service and the atmosphere was excellent we will be back very soon“

“Today was my 62nd birthday. Tori the waitress brought me a cup of Gelato with a lit candle in it. She is a great waitress and I recommend Pasta Beach to anyone looking for a great restaurant with great, fast service and yummy food“

“Armando has surpassed expectations in culinary excellence, offering breathtaking squash blossoms, homemade pasta, and his restaurant's signature lasagna and calamari and burratta, an absolute extraordinary experience. So much better than the location on Federal Hill, this establishment provides a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The owner, Armando, from the original Bacco on Federal Hill, has outdone himself - it is imperative that you support this exceptional restaurant. “

“What do I recommend….Absolutely everything ! This is the Italian restaurant experience everyone should have. You’re treated like family. The food is absolutely delicious. Every dish that came to our table looked and tasted like the main ingredient is love. If you are fortunate enough to go when Mama’s stuffed squash flowers are on the specials menu, you better try them. Isabella our waitress was absolutely amazing. This place made me and my family feel like we were regulars. It’s that place. Just go. You’re gonna love it !! 💯❤️“

“I'd like to express my deepest gratitude to the staff at Roma for providing my grandfather, Bobo, and his friends - the last remaining Italian immigrants who grew up on the Hill - with a warm and welcoming space to share stories and reminisce about the old days. The kindness and hospitality shown by Roma's staff have turned every visit into a memorable experience. By embracing my grandfather and his friends as regulars, sharing in their coffee and memories, Roma's staff have demonstrated exceptional compassion and understanding. This kindness and acceptance will never be forgotten, and we're grateful for the special place Roma holds in our hearts.“

“I've lived in the area for over 6 years and never been to this restaurant, and today I decided to try this place. I would like to say that the food was extremely delicious. When my wife shouts that she loved it, then it's definitely worth it. Thank you and looking forward to trying different menus“

“Best honey hot chicken sandwich i think ive ever had!!“

“One of my favorite restaurants I have been going there for 13 years and never once had a bad meal. It’s totally awesome. Pricing is very Fair Awesome Pl., #1 in my book.“

“Just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who helped my mom this past Saturday night, if it weren't for everyones quick response I'm not sure if my mom would be home today making a full recovery. It's a blessing she was with my niece and at the right place for something like that to happen. Once she is back to herself and off restrictions I'm sure she will be back for dinner to Thank you all in person!! Very grateful! Thank you again!“

“Every meal is always fresh and delicious.Some of the best gravy I’ve ever had. Parmigiana is delicious and the portions are huge. Staff treat you like family and you will want to come back again and again“

“Bettola is the best!!!!! From the pasta to the pizza to the salad and apps you can’t go wrong with anything at Bettola! The staff are amazing and there is never a bad thing on the menu! Can’t recommend enough!!!“

“Best restaurant that I’ve been to in a long time. Corn pizza 10/10 and the blueberry peach tart ? 10/10. My boyfriend got the dirty steak which is not on the menu but well worth the 45.00. Everything was perfect. Service was impeccable. This place is a must.“

“Awesome dinner last night food, hospitality and atmosphere were fantastic!“

“I’ve been here a few times for lunch, and it never disappoints. Most of the time I order the chicken parm sandwich and fries. It’s always been good, every time I’ve ordered it.
They have a pretty extensive menu of Italian-American style food. A lot of pasta, sandwiches, pizza, etc. I’d never tried the pasta, but we’ve ordered pizza before, and it’s pretty good.
Whatever I’ve ever ordered from here, no matter what, it always comes out piping-hot, which is great.
The chicken parm sandwich was no exception, the super crispy chicken cutlet was crispy on the outside, and tender and flavorful inside. It held up very well to the lava hot marinara sauce it was covered with, and the mozzarella cheese-pull was the best. This place is definitely in my rotation of chicken parm sandwich spots.
The inside of the restaurant has weird decor. I guess it’s supposed to look like somebody’s grandmothers living room. I guess it does sort of. There’s a bunch of random old photos and items on the wall that makes it look dated.
The food is usually really good though, and I will definitely be back for more chicken parms.“

“When I first went there food was great,know some of the meals has changed. I do love the atmosphere though.

Parking: Parking is good until it gets really busy then it's hard to find a place. I would suggest you would call and make reservations“

“Classic comfort Italian food.“

“Great experience as always. The staff is so friendly and welcoming! Highly recommend“

“Great food!!! …you do need to invest in real Martini glasses!!!“

“Loved the charcuterie board, plenty for 3, great portioned meals, delicious espresso martini.“

“My husband and I went for the first time on Saturday and sat at the bar. We ordered apps and cocktails and of course oysters. Best oysters in RI by far believe it or not. Drinks were ok but food fabulous! Would have given 5 stars if not for the bartender. She focused solely on my husband the entire time even gave him a free drink. It was very obvious and blatant disrespect to me. My husband even commented on feeling uncomfortable. As a former bartender the general rule is to pay more attention to the wife than the husband out of respect but also because most often the wife is writing the tip. We will for sure be going back but will sit at a table and maybe only order sparkling water.“

“It’s the best pizza you can think of so many different styles and choices nothing like a chicken bacon ranch fresh out the oven 💯“

“It has been a while since last time I got to enjoy this restaurant. I am glad to report thag the food, service, staff and atmosphere are still the best in Rhode Island! I finally got to introduce my fiancé to this wonderful establishment and see her eyes light up, tasting everything we ordered!“

“don't order online ... they take your money, never ships the product, and you never hear from them again. I'm about to call a lawyer if I don't get my $24.00 back. much faster service if you drive to RI from Florida to find a store where you can pick it up from a shelf.“

“This was an excellent amazing incredible dining experience!! We walked in late afternoon on a chilly Saturday afternoon. We were asked if we had a reservation, which we did not. The restaurant was maybe 1/3 full. We were seated at the bar which we actually really enjoyed. The menu had many tempting choices. We decided on a glass of wine for him and a Pumkin head for me. As an appetizer we chose the meatball appetizer and the warmed spinach salad! Both really very tasty! We chose a traditional margarita Neapolitan pizza - absolutely delicious!! But what really really stood out to us was Brian!! His clear passion for his craft and his restaurant was so crystal clear and we loved his enthusiasm!! It was clear his staff were all happy to be their best and the repeat customers on either side of us who professed their love for the place made us ask…. How can we get one of these in our town!!?? We will absolutely be back in the very near future!! Brian, his staff and their food all have us anxiously awaiting our next meal among friends at this fabulous place!!!“

“Food is always delicious. The friendliest atmosphere, familiar faces.“

“Great restaurant in downtown Providence. Easy to get to. Great parking options. The food and staff are phenomenal. Food is absolutely delicious and served by great staff. Great romantic atmosphere. Can’t say enough about this restaurant!!“

“You can go in and order a full to go container of food for $20. Sirloin dinner with 2 sides $20. Chicken parm with a full sized Styrofoam take out container PACKED with pasta and a huge piece of chicken. On thursdays they do sandwiches and they do not skimp at all. The same amount of chicken goes on the chicken parm sub as they put on the dinner. Can't even close the sandwich, it's great“

“Truly hidden gem, menu selection is beyond anything I've ever seen, so many choices, prices are extremely reasonable and everything was beyond delicious. Truly remarkable place I've gone by many times not realizing it was there. Staff was very friendly, accommodating and food was prepared quickly. Highly recommend and can't wait to return for another delicious dinner, thanks again“

“We went here for the first time Friday night. Food and drinks were amazing. Wish I could remember our servers name because he was great, made excellent recommendations. We had the frutti di mare with homemade pasta and Bolognase. So good. My pear martini was the best I’ve ever had. Adffogato for dessert. Think this is our new favorite spot. Thanks for a great evening!“

“I truly believe I just had the best Italian grinder of my life. I cannot wait to come back. I will shortly. ty so much“

“We stumbled across this place tonight without realizing it was entirely Vegan. We're not Vegan ourselves, but our daughter is, so we eat a lot of Vegan cuisine. I ordered a zucchini "steak" dish that sounded unique, and my hubby got the country "chicken." Both were extraordinary - the best meal either of us has had since we moved to RI (and we've had some great meals). The food was honestly bursting with flavor, and the quantity was just right. The service was perfect, too, attentive without being intrusive. We debated getting dessert, since the dinner flavor left such a satisfying taste behind, but we couldn't resist the gluten-free chocolate brownie. It came with raspberries on top and a trickle of raspberry sauce, in a combination that was again perfect - crispy edges, a gooey center, sweet and rich but not too much so, with the raspberry flavor offsetting the chocolate in a way I've never tasted in my entire not-particularly-young life. It was so, so good, and to my surprise, it blended well with the dinner flavors. I've been sitting here all evening enjoying the last remnants of the taste, reluctant to go brush my teeth, and I thought I should take a moment to leave a review on the various sites. We will absolutely be return customers, and we can't recommend this restaurant enough!“

“Fantastic Food and service“