50 Best Italian Restaurants near North Smithfield

“My boyfriend and I have been here many times throughout the year . This is hands down one of the best dining experiences we have ever had . Every staff that works here has incredible knowledge and confidence in what they do and the food / drinks backs it up entirely . Not only this but the price point for everything is absolutely fair and if not I think less than what it should be for the experience you get ! Best shrimp scampi I’ve ever had ! Thanks Lucky Dog ❤️“

“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 :-)“

“One of my favorite restaurants on “The Hill”. The dining experience at Massimo is always a 5 star experience. Yesterday afternoon we had Janelle as our server and she was superb- it made it a 5 star PLUS visit. Blood orange Cosmos, eggplant appetizer, chicken parm, pistachio cannoli, tiramisu- all excellent. Highly recommend“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Wonderful Anniversary dinner! The server was professional and personable and the food was delicious! Nice atmosphere in the dining room.“

“This is one of the nicest restaurants in the area. The grounds are pleasant with lots of parking. The food is always outstanding. The service is excellent. Every time we have gone the owner is there overseeing things are going smooth. They have fantastic specials. Just an overall wonderful experience.“

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

“Bellavista Restaurant has such a beautiful and elegant atmosphere. the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and relaxed. The service was absolutely impeccable, from the owners personally coming to our table to greet us, to the friendly waitress and skilled bartender who made sure everything was perfect. Everyone was kind and attentive, especially our waitress who was so patient with the children and made the experience even more enjoyable.

The food was delicious with generous portions, and every dish was full of flavor. Our favorites were the Chicken Marsala and the Grilled Chicken Alfredo — both were perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The drinks were also very good and complemented the meal perfectly.

I definitely recommend visiting Bellavista if you’re looking for great food, excellent service, and a warm, elegant dining experience.“

“beautiful bright red fresh sauce, everything on the menu is incredible, and it's right in scituate!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“I lived in RI for many years and Posillipo was my favorite Italian restaurant. I eat there when I visit. Chef Luciano is, among other things, a genius with spinach.“

“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“

“Food was amazing and the catering team was so sweet and accommodating! Excellent pricing as well. Highly recommend!“

“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 !! 💯❤️“

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

“Been going there at least once a month on Saturdays because there is a waitress named Patty. Been to many restaurants and Patty is the absolute best. Food is very good..not exactly pure Italian, but will make you come back.
The interior is small..I would guess, 15 tables.
Very enjoyable atmosphere and you will not be rushed.“

“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. “

“Atmosphere is an because most may appreciate a more reserved atmosphere. But clearly there are regulars here and they appreciate and know each other. Food was amazing. Servings were large. The side salad was more like a full salad in other restaurants but at a side price. The pasta and sauce were excellent. Bthrnfreah baked bread was worth waiting for n our server was prompt and checked in enough to show he was there for our needs. We weren't expecting much when we say the outside. But inside is a little bit of Italy!!!“

“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!!“

“Every dish is delicious. I ordered Veal Picatta over Bowties..it was incredible. Their pizzas and Calzones are terrific too. I've never been disappointed with anything on the menu.“

“I do NOT understand the poor reviews: this restaurant is amazing! The food is always incredible, the bartender is skilled and delightful, the servers are smart and polished, and the manager is a doll who goes out if his way to seat us - whether it’s my husband and I on a date night or our huge family of 8. Love love love!“

“Trattoria Romana in Johnston now serves Sunday brunch beginning at 10am! Fantastic menu, fantastic service, beautiful restaurant! My bestie and I enjoyed a girl's brunch. Chicken and waffles and Corner Beef Hash and eggs! Very yummy! The fry on the chicken was light yet crispy. The chicken was so tender it fell apart. The menu has all your brunch favorites like blueberry pancakes and Benedicts. There is also a full brunch bar offering Mimosa flights and espresso martini flights! Go check them out before the secret is out and you can't get a reservation!“

“OMG the homemade pasta is amazing! I had ravioli Alfredo with veal, Mario had regular veal parm which the sauce was so yummy and Mom had manicotti which was as close to hers as it could be. The bread is super soft and OMG the deep fried oreos are totally worth it and should be eaten warm. We'll definitely be back for more! ???“

“Every dish is delicious. I ordered Veal Picatta over Bowties..it was incredible. Their pizzas and Calzones are terrific too. I've never been disappointed with anything on the menu.“

“I love Pat’s so much! I’ve enjoyed their Johnston location for decades and it’s great that there’s a now closer location. You can’t go wrong with any dish but my goodness their radiatori pasta and pink sauce is to die for. And their chicken noodle soup is simply perfection.“

“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“

“Exceptional food and fantastic service! I would highly recommend asking for the server Kevin B. What a well rounded server who gave us several suggestions which we were all impressed with.“

“Gia Ristorante Italiano Hubby & I had an amazing dinner last night at Gia's in Uxbridge! It was a last minute decision to go there, but so glad we did. It was a quiet night, cold outside, but inside they had a beautiful fire roaring, smelled so good. We both had amazing meals, waitress was very helpful, answering all our questions. They even made a few changes to a dish so my husband got exactly what he wanted. We will definitely be going there again soon! Highly recommend them for a nice Italian dinner 😋“

“Just did a wedding celebration there on Oct 5th, 2025. Have to make some comments. Facility was Immaculate. Staff was more 6 star than 5. Food was great, but since I was working the stage as DJ, I had mine to go. Packaged well. Large dance floor, and acoustics of the room worked very well. When you perform all over New England, you have to tell it like it is.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great experience and service! Paige served us at the bar- it was her first night and you would have never known it!! I actually lost an envelope with some money in it for my trip and they brought it back to me at the hotel we were staying at next door! So grateful for this- Thank you!“

“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!“

“Fantastic Food and service“

“Please, PLEASE stay open later???? Mangiamo has THE best sandwiches around! Bread is so fresh, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, the meats and ingredients fresh and TOP-NOTCH! SO filling~! Excellent prices, too. Don't forget to try their pizza strips... the best tasting strips I've had in the state. Desserts are incredible, but sadly,m they're only open until 3 pm... We order at least once a week...“

“We had my father’s 95th birthday dinner there. Everything was great. I loved how the wait staff walked to the table with his dessert and sang Happy Birthday to him, He never had that before happen before. He really enjoyed himself. Thank you for making it special for him.“

“Great atmosphere and the staff was phenomenal. The owner made rounds to meet her guests. Food is fresh and served on your nana’s plates ( such as cute touch)! Portions are reasonable leaving plenty of room for a cappuccino and a lil something sweet. Such a great find. We will definitely be back!!!“

“This has been the go-to place for my family to order out for years! We don’t order as often as we used to but still prefer Park Ave over the other pizza places in the City! We ordered late last night and ended up getting a free pizza! Although it my not seem like a lot, that free pizza was a tremendous surprise! Beyond happy to know Park Ave values and appreciates their customers!“

“Anna's Vesuviano is honestly one of my favorite places to eat! I just love their pizzas, meatballs, sandwiches, and salads! I am amazed by the creativity that Anthony and the chefs bring to life! It's certainly not your usual pizza place at all. Everything feels artisan! The bread and the crust are incredible, whether it's in a sandwich or pizza! The sauces are a savory adventure indeed!
I love it and I recommend Anna's fully!“

“Fantastic food. End of story“

“Another Keith Sunday! Everything was fabulous!!!“

“First time as was in town from Newport to see Little Jagged Pill at PPAC. Bartender (Tim?) was excellent friendly, knowledgeable on menu and made great handcrafted drinks. Manager (she moved here from NYC) was also excellent. I ordered the pork loin special, one of my friends ordered to porchetta over grits (I was a bit jealous as it was amazing. Overall a great experience.“

“Trattoria Romana in Johnston now serves Sunday brunch beginning at 10am! Fantastic menu, fantastic service, beautiful restaurant! My bestie and I enjoyed a girl's brunch. Chicken and waffles and Corner Beef Hash and eggs! Very yummy! The fry on the chicken was light yet crispy. The chicken was so tender it fell apart. The menu has all your brunch favorites like blueberry pancakes and Benedicts. There is also a full brunch bar offering Mimosa flights and espresso martini flights! Go check them out before the secret is out and you can't get a reservation!“

“Had an amazing experience here tonight! Our server (Christian) was attentive, knowledgeable, and very pleasant, as was the entire staff. Our meals were amazing (veal parm and short ribs over risotto), topped off with a yummy dessert. We sat outside and the atmosphere and the entire experience was beyond what we expected and will be back for sure !!“

“Terrazza RI in Smithfield, RI has done it again! This time they teamed up with Ember To Ash Lounge for a fabulous evening featuring premium cigars from Oliva Cigar Co. and a decadent five-course dinner with wine pairings with a fabulous jazz band for entertainment. We kicked things off with a refreshing lobster & shrimp ceviche, followed by a savory filet crostini and crisp summer salad. Next came the star of the night—pillowy homemade ravioli—before finishing with an impressive mixed grill served in a truly generous portion! A huge thank you to Ariana, Shay, Megan, and the entire team for crafting such a memorable and delicious experience.“