Merlino's Pizzeria

889 Dyer Ave, Cranston
(401) 205-0500

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Merlino Bros Market Salad
Pizza Dal Finale Dolce
Veal Parmesan Sandwich
Prosciutto and Fig
Margherita Pizza
Castelli Sandwich
Chicken Marsala
Pepperoni Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Bianco Pizza

To Start
Polpette
Of ricotta cheese our meatballs with marinara and a scoop.
Mozzarella Fritta
Fried fresh mozzarella breaded and served with our house marinara.
Parmesan Garlic Fries
Double Roasted Garlic Bread

Sandwiches
Castelli Sandwich
Porchetta, broccoli rabe, and fontina.
Josephine Sandwich
Breaded chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, roasted pepper, arugula, and balsamic glaze.
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Veal Parmesan Sandwich
Knightsville Sandwich
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, prosciutto di parma, evoo, balsamic glaze, and basil.
Meatball Parmesan Sandwich
Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
The North End
Our Italian Grinder, made with soppresseta, salami, pepperoni, capicola, aged provolone with shredded lettuce, diced banana pepper, tomato, house dressing and buratta.

Pizza
House Cheese Pizza
Our house sauce, cheese blend, parmesan, and basil leaf.
Pepperoni Pizza
Our house cheese with cup and char pepperoni.
Margherita Pizza
Crushed plum tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and EVOO.
A.J. Dieci Pizza
Cheese blend, caramelized onion, prosciutto, scallion, and balsamic glaze.
Pizza Padrino Pizza
House sauce, cheese, pepperoni, roasted fennel, caramelized onion, and roasted red pepper.
Prosciutto and Fig Pizza
Mozzarella, goat cheese, fig jam, prosciutto, and fresh arugula.
Salsice and Rabe Pizza
Fontina, mozzarella, sausage, sautéed broccoli rabe, and roasted pepper.
Bianco Pizza
Mozzarella, mascarpone, ricotta, parmesan, red onion, crushed red pepper, and EVOO.
Dolce Piccante Pizza
House cheese pizza, candied jalapeño, mike's hot honey, crushed red, and Calabrian pepper.
Pizza Dal Finale Dolce Pizza
Brown sugar buttered crust with Nutella, chocolate, vanilla marshmallow, and crushed graham.
Pizza Carnitas
Roasted carnitas pork, mango pico di gallo, mozzarella and mixed cheese base, guacamole crema
Funghi Pizza
Mozzarella, fontina, garlic butter, mixed mushrooms, and parmesan.

Pasta
Cacio E Pepe Pasta
Spaghettini, aged pecorino, freshly ground, and black pepper.
Penne Alla Vodka Pasta
Our creamy pink sauce.
Rigatoni Bolognese Pasta
Topped with creamy ricotta.
Rigatoni Al Forno Pasta
Rigatoni baked with four cheeses and crushed tomato.

Insalate
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine, creamy dressing, parmesan, and garlic croutons.
Merlino Bros. Market Salad
Crisp lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, carrot, shaved parm, house dressing, and crouton.
Spicy Greens Salad
Arugula, shaved fontina, and lemon vinaigrette.

Piatto Azzurro Speciale
Chicken Parmesan
Veal Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken Milanese
Breaded cutlet topped with arugula, fresh tomato, shaved parmesan, and a lemon vinaigrette.

Drinks
Yacht Club Cream Soda
Yacht Club Root Beer
Yacht Club Grape Soda
Yacht Club Orange Soda

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Recent Reviews

Really a pleasant surprise. Charming inside, excellent service and food that rivals the best Italian restaurants in RI. We had the chicken Milanese which was the best I’ve ever eaten and the chicken parm was fantastic as well. Pickled veggies and focaccia bread to start really hit the spot. Give it a try you won’t be disappointed.
October 2025
The pizza, the calzones…just amazing. We’re just picked up a half dozen pizza’s and a couple of calzones for a Friday office lunch and it was A HOME RUN!!! Over all it got a 9.2, Dave Portnoy! Pro tip- don’t miss the Dolce pizza!!!
February 2025
Merlino’s Pizza: A Love Story in Cheese, Spice, and Dough

I thought I knew pizza. I thought I had experienced all that cheese, dough, and sauce had to offer. Then I met Merlino’s, and my whole world changed.

First, the Spinach Calzone—a glorious, golden, cheese-stuffed pocket of happiness. It’s like a cozy blanket made of dough, wrapping up spinach and ricotta in a warm embrace. Popeye himself would ditch his can of spinach for this...
February 2025

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Merlino's Pizzeria

889 Dyer Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 205-0500