Marchetti's
Open since 1982, Marchetti's has become the neighborhood favorite with its casual atmosphere and generous portions. This affordable eatery offers a broad range of wines and house specialties such as pink vodka penne, frutti di mare and veal saltimbocca. A kids menu is available for little gourmands. Ask about daily specials. Marchetti's is open for lunch, dinner and late-night dinner but is closed on Mondays.
Marchetti's
1463 Park Ave.
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 943-7649
marchettis.com
Caffe Itri
Named after a small town in the Lazo region of Italy, Caffe Itri serves classic Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list (with a Nitro-Tap system) in a warm, casual atmosphere. This friendly eatery serves homemade dishes like lobster ravioli, penne putanesca and breaded eggplant, to name a few. Caffe Itri is open for lunch and dinner daily. Ask about daily specials. Smart casual dress would be perfect.
Caffe Itri
1686 Cranston St.
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 942-1970
caffeitri.com
Twin Oaks
Established in 1933, this Rhode Island institution is famous mainly for its steaks, however, a fairly large menu is available, featuring Italian favorites. Eggplant parmesan, Italian sausage, peppers and fries, and Italian antipasto are a few of the Italian dishes served at this reasonably priced, semi-casual restaurant. Choose from a wide range of wines and specialty cocktails. Ask about daily specials, and a children's menu is available. Twin Oaks is open for lunch and dinner but is closed on Mondays.
Twin Oaks
100 Sabra St.
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 781-9693
twinoaksrest.com
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