New England cuisine isn’t just about seafood and sweets — Rhode Island also has some of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in the whole country. From Providence to Newport, here are the 10 Italian restaurants in the Ocean State.
Andino’s Italian Restaurant is a restaurant in Providence’s Federal Hill (“Little Italy”) neighborhood. Since 1988, Andino’s has offered a casual ambiance with scrumptious food, representing the Federal Hill neighborhood. If you’re unsure what to order, try their antipasto sampler or ask their excellent servers for recommendations.
If you’re searching for a casual pizza joint, Cosmic Pizza, Steak, and Wieners is the place to choose. They serve fresh pizza with various toppings, and even have a square-shaped pizza. Guests also love their calzones and chicken wings.
Lucia is the place for vegetarians. They have an entirely vegetarian menu filled with appetizers, entrees, and pizzas. You can also request gluten-free options for all meals.
La Masseria offers a top dining venture. From La Masseria’s inception, the owners teamed up with an interior designer to bring the Italian countryside to New England. This restaurant also offers some of the most authentic food in Rhode Island – owners Peppe Iuele, Enzo Ruggiero, and Pino Coladonato are all Italian.
Pasquela’s is the place to choose if you want an exquisite pizza. They serve thin-crust Neapolitan-style pizza straight from a wood-burning oven. Pasquela’s imports all ingredients from Campania, Italy, and they even hold a VPN (Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana) certification.
Macera’s is the place to go if you want classic Italian dishes that aren’t pasta. You can substitute gnocchi for any pasta, and they offer a massive land and sea menu. Macera’s also offers a holiday seafood menu – perfect if you want something different for Christmas dinner.
At Spumoni's, the taste of Italy comes alive with rich flavors and fresh ingredients. With a menu filled with traditional dishes and home-style specialties, your taste buds will be teased. Indulge in Spumoni's robust flavors and have Italy's authentic taste.
Regulars love going to Savini’s Pomodoro during the summer. They offer a beautiful terrace that’s perfect when the weather is nice. Their menu is also very diverse, offering American dishes to exquisite Italian meals.
If you’re craving New York-style Italian food in Rhode Island, Casa Della Luce is the place to go. They offer gourmet Italian-American food and are especially renowned for their pizza. If you would rather choose pasta, all their sauce is homemade and always fresh.
La Familia is the perfect spot for a scrumptious Italian feast with your family. Run by a loving family, this cozy restaurant offers mouthwatering Italian dishes like you've never tasted before. Get ready to enjoy the finest Italian cuisine this side of Italy.