Macera's Italian Restaurant

Name: Macera's Italian Restaurant
Address: 957 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, Rhode Island, 02910, US
Telephone: (401) 463-5303
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.3

$$ • Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian

Hours:
957 Reservoir Ave, Cranston
(401) 463-5303

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About Macera's Italian Restaurant

Macera's Italian Restaurant offers a cozy and comfortable dining experience. The interior is beautifully decorated, with artfully separated tables and potted plants. The food is generally excellent, with standout dishes like the Eggplant, which is not overly breaded. The service is also praised as good. The restaurant has ample parking and is family-friendly. Macera's is considered an authentic Italian restaurant that reminds some customers of home-cooked meals from their grandmother's kitchen.

Customers have praised the delicious bread, with a crispy outside and soft interior, as well as the seasoned olive oil that pairs fantastically with it. The fried calamari is a popular appetizer, with the octopus being soft inside and crispy outside, complemented by warm and not overly sour banana peppers. The atmosphere is always cute and festive for every holiday, and the service is respectful, friendly, and quick.

While one visit resulted in a disappointing meal with the Beans and Shrimp and Rabe dish, the majority of reviews suggest Macera's is a reliable choice for delicious Italian cuisine. Dishes like the Chicken Francaise, Giovanni, and the Celitano Chicken have been well-received, with the Celitano Chicken being a particular favorite. The portions are also generous, with most customers unable to finish their meals.

Recent reviews highlight the flavorful chicken soup full of chicken and vegetables, and the traditional fettuccine Alfredo, which is served in a substantial portion with properly cooked noodles and thick, rich, creamy sauce. Many find the food simple but very good. One customer especially recommends the chicken pink penne with vodka sauce, which is always cooked perfectly and full of flavor. However, some dishes may incur an additional charge, so reading the menu carefully is advised. Additionally, not all dishes meet expectations; for example, the chicken arbitratta was disappointing, and the angel hair with little pieces of chicken lacked spices and flavor.