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Cranston

Antonio’s Trattoria – Old School Flair

1710 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920

A few nights ago, we went to Antonio’s Trattoria for a special occasion family dinner.  Antonio’s is a staple in the old-school Italian directory for great eats in Rhode Island.  Although it is not located on Federal Hill, it is neighboring several other well-known, traditional Italian spots such as Marchetti’s and Vesuvio.

Antonio's Trattoria

With a great bar and knowledgeable servers, it’s no wonder why Antonio’s has earned the reputation it has.  The service was great and the food was on point.  Although some of younger teens at the table weren’t raving about their chicken parm (the food IS traditional and not drenched with sauce or cheese), the adults seemed very pleased with their delicate, lightly dressed salad appetizers and veal entrees, such as the veal chop stuffed with mozzarella and topped with lobster sauce.

We would recommend Antonio’s for family functions, dinners with parents or grandparents, or work events.

  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Price: $$
  • Setting: traditional, elegant, family-friendly.
  • Recommendations:
    • Appetizer: Beet, Baby Spinach, Fuji Apple & Burrata Salad
    • Seafood: Pan Seared Scallops with a Spiced Sweet Potato Mousse, Wild Mushrooms and Pomegranate Gastrique
    • Meat: Veal Chop

Federal Hill

Trattoria Zooma – A Restaurant Week Go To

245 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI

While browsing through Restaurant Week’s lunch options, we realized there were only few pre-fixe menus that could compare to Trattoria Zooma on Federal Hill. Whereas many other restaurants kept their menu limited for the $15.99 3-course lunch special, Zooma offered a plentiful selection filled with Italian favorites. Warm bread was first served with a delicious oil and parmesan dip and our appetizers followed at an impressive speed. The entrees being served all around us made us question our picks many times—everything looked amazing. However, our entrees did not disappoint…and neither did the portions. This is a must for Restaurant Week 2017!

  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Price: $ (restaurant week)
  • Setting: Traditional Federal Hill “old school Italian” style; tables are close together
  • Recommendations:
    • Entrée: Chicken Parm
    • Dessert: Chocolate Gelato

Federal Hill

Timmy’s Legendary Grilled Pizza – LEGENDARY!!!

32 Spruce St, Providence, RI

This week we made our very first visit to Timmy’s Legendary Grilled Pizza and all we can say is it definitely won’t be our last!  This Rhode Island staple, set on the corner of  Spruce and Atwells on Federal Hill, lives up to its name.  They’ve got it all – from pizza to Asian styled wings – and, all with an affordable price tag.

  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Price: $$
  • Setting: Cozy and comfortable with a modern day flair
  • Recommendations
    • Appetizer: Meatballs
    • Salad: Grilled Vegetable
    • Pizza: Trio of Wild Mushroom

Cranston

Revival Brewing – Beer Is A Good Thing

505 Atwood Ave, Cranston, RI

Rhode Island may be small but we certainly know how to pack a punch when it comes to brewing delicious beers. Craving something light?  Something dark?  Something hoppy?  Revival Brewing’s got it all.  Not to mention, the atmosphere is great.  Enjoy a beer while playing one of your favorite arcade games or play a round of corn-hole. The options are endless! And, if all of this fun makes you hungry, head upstairs to Brutopia for some savory BBQ, or, more beers of course!

  • Cuisine: Craft Beer
  • Price: $$
  • Setting: Epic basement party vibes
  • Recommendations
    • IPA: Fanny Session
    • Stout: Juliett
    • Seasonal: Elder Dweller