50 Best Italian Restaurants near East Providence

“Three sandwiches, one had minor changes and it was $61!! Three sandwiches $61..ridiculous.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“My family has been going to the Son’s since my grandfather (Papa Lou) moved across the street over a decade ago. We hosted my daughters 16th birthday party in the upstairs hall and had a wonderful time. Everyone is very welcoming and I just love the popcorn served. It is a great place!“

“I have to say, I have never had a bad experience here, everything has always been spot on. From a warm welcome when I arrive, to a Thank you for coming in on my departure.
Just a very well managed place. Very pleased.

Parking: The best

Kid-friendliness: Absolutely

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes.“

“Dined here last Friday night . Food was phenomenal. Small restaurant , definitely recommend a reservation . Service by Jason was spectacular , pace and flow of everything was spot on , never rushed , but never waited for anything either . A true gem . We will be back .“

“Love this place! The bread was warm and so yummy! The wine and dinner were also on point. I love the lobster ravioli!“

“Celebrated our 1 year anniversary at Camille’s and I could not have been happier with this dining experience. The staff here is top notch all around.“

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

“Such a kind peaceful atmosphere. The music👌🏼. The hostess👌🏼. The server👌🏼. The decor👌🏼 And the plates were out of this world. Thank you!“

“My daughter and I had a lovely experience with delicious food at Cassarino's--highly recommended!!“

“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.“

“Twenty stars if I could!!!! What a vibe!! Such an incredible time! Everyone was soo kind, attentive, and just happy to be working here! I really have never experienced such service, and flavorful menu.

NOT TO
MENTION THE MURAL!

My plate is empty, lobster ravioli!!“

“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.“

“The Chef at Oxford Tavern pours love and care into every dish. During my many visits over the years, I have sat at tables or bars, in the new location and old, been taken care of by different servers and ordered a variety of food and drinks. I have never been disappointed.“

“Great owner Jamie , great GM Shane , and fabulous bartender Rob !!! Food always amazing with large portions and priced just right. My family loves our nights at Angelo’s.“

“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.“

“We had a wonderful experience last night. The specials were amazing. I had the steak and it was cooked perfectly. The chicken Parm is the best you'll ever see. Great wine and drinks. Gia our server was the best. We are definitely going back. Highly recommend!“

“Dinner was delicious. Service was great and atmosphere was also. Will definitely go back.“

“Stopped in from out of town with no reservation and they quickly accommodated us with a most amazing dining experience. Daniela was an extraordinary server who while handling a large party was also able to keep check on us without any delays. Having true Italian foods that had such bold tastes made our trip more special. We would highly recommend Trattoria Romana as a must visit when you are in the New England area.“

“December 2nd while negotiating a contract for a Hospital there was a need for food for 45 people. Cheryl and her team quickly made it happen with short notice. Within a few hours she provided us with Chicken Parmesan, meatballs, penne, and salad. All of it was delicious! Thank you so much for saving the day! 💜“

“Tried out the restaurant for the first time today with a friend for brunch. Had a reservation for 11:15am and we were seated almost immediately upon checking in with the host. We sat at a two-top against the wall, which was quite.. cozy to the table next to us. There was a bit of a wait before a server came over but once they approached us, they were friendly and attentive. It was very busy so we expected a bit of a wait for food/drinks. After a few minutes or so, the server was on the way over to bring our drinks and although I’m unsure of exactly the cause of what happened, I do know that one or two drinks spilled onto my from over my left shoulder onto my shirt and pants. The server was very apologetic and brought over some club soda and extra napkins. Another restaurant worker came immediately to sweep up the broken glasses. Our server did bring me out a new drink as soon as he could. The food came out quickly after. I had the crispy chicken Benedict and my friend had the classic. We agreed that the food was wonderful and well worth the price. Mistakes do happen so taking that into account, as well as the response by the server, I would give our experience a 7 or 8. Hoping to try again, minus leaving smelling like a mimosa 😂“

“went there september 16 with 20 family menbers great food amazing service.thank you eddie driscoll for getting us together“

“I had the chicken parmigiana with spaghetti and it was delish!! Staff was great and so helpful.“

“The food was incredible the service was great it's BYOB was our 1st time we will come back“

“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“

“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.“

“Christy’s Liquors is a great family owned store! The employees are excellent! The cashiers always have a smile on their faces. They’re very helpful and knowledgable. The owner or a manager is on the floor at all times looking to help customers. Store is always neat and clean. Great selection of wines, allocated bourbons and other liquors. This is my go to liquor store for sure.“

“This place is absolute garbage. Food in never hot and if you ever walk by the open kitchen you’ll see how disgusting it is! Never again“

“Their Broiled Scrod is the most delicious I have ever had and the portions are generous! ❤️“

“The baked fish is delicious! My boyfriend loves the pasta with olive oil and seafood“

“Awesome food and staff!!“

“Went there last Friday As usual everything was excellent We had the dinner special you cannot beat it for the price and the martiniAnd wine at $5 a glass It's a must try“

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

“The food was outstanding! The service was the same. If you are looking for authentic Italian and not your basic Italian cuisine, this is the place.“

“The best!! I can’t get enough of the eggplant parm, pink vodka sauce, salad or tiramisu!!! You always feel like la famiglia when you dine here!“

“Stopped in early for breakfast and cappuccino. Everything was prepared hot and fresh from the breakfast pizza to the leek and potato croissant. Delicious! Armando and his family are amazing and we will be back for lunch, brunch and dinner! Great Spot!“

“Staff is amazing. Bartender Nicole was so pleasant and drinks delicious. Our wait staff and food is amazing every time“

“Thanks for making my vigil a totally disaster! I spent $177.00 on take out consisting of eel,smelts,stuffed squid and cold calamari salad. The smelts were “burned”, the stuffed squid was tough and once again way overly seasoned and again not eatable. The eel had no taste. I have been a customer there on many occasions (special ones too. ) , however you not only lost a client but I will make sure my other professionals, many were here, not ever rely on a good meal at the Old Canteen. Consider a better chef!“

“Great food at reasonable prices which is unusual these days“

“Delicious food and excellent service!“

“Great service and food was amazing!!!“

“Stopped in from out of town with no reservation and they quickly accommodated us with a most amazing dining experience. Daniela was an extraordinary server who while handling a large party was also able to keep check on us without any delays. Having true Italian foods that had such bold tastes made our trip more special. We would highly recommend Trattoria Romana as a must visit when you are in the New England area.“

“Exceptional service and incredible food—I'm especially fond of their pasta!“

“If you want great Italian food? Look no further than! It’s the best in the area hands down“

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

“We ate here last night for the first time to celebrate my husband’s birthday and we were not disappointed. The first thing that stood out for us was our server, Angelo. He was outstanding. Attentive, knowledgeable, warm and friendly. He answered all our questions and just did a super job serving us. The food- wow. Incredible. Fresh, flavorful, creative. We loved everything we ordered. The cocktails and wine were also fabulous. 👌 I was so happy to see olive oil cake on the dessert menu. I’ve had it once before years ago and was so pleased that it tasted just as good as I hoped. Thank you for a wonderful evening. We will be back!“

“Where do I evening begin? I was in town from Boston for a week and this was recommended by a friend so I went on my first night in town. Sat at the bar since I was alone and it was very busy, but immediately the two up stairs bartenders made me feel at home and they had a really fun dynamic between each other and their families had also worked at this amazing establishment
in the past so they really care about the place and you can tell.

After a lot of deliberation, I decided on the pappardelle with Venetian sauce and chicken meatballs. I asked them what Venetian sauce was and they took out a cookbook, written by the owners (RISD grads, so cool), and showed me the actual recipe. Genuinely one of the best dining experiences in a minute and that Venetian sauce was SO GOOD as were the moist and flavorful chicken meatballs.

I had their ultra local dessert special, the Concord grape granita made with grapes from their patio and it was superb.

PS: they sell Diet Coke in glass bottles which IYKYK is the best Diet Coke known to man and was a great sign from the start it was going to be a stellar dining journey. Can’t wait to come back.“

“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.“