Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Providence by diners
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Providence by diners
It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.
Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering, even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feelings. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, Parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Providence based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2025.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
#30. Sicilia's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.4/5 (382 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 181 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Pizzico Ristorante
- Rating: 3.4/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 762 Hope St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Pasta Beach
- Rating: 3.4/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 195 Wayland Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Opa The Phoenician
- Rating: 3.4/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 230 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Trattoria Appia
- Rating: 3.6/5 (477 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 245 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Bellini - Providence
- Rating: 3.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 50 Westminster St. The Beatrice Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Angelo's Civita Farnese
- Rating: 3.6/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 141 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Ladder 133 Sports Kitchen & Social
- Rating: 3.7/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 133 Douglas Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: American, Sports Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Capriccio
- Rating: 3.8/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2 Pine St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: New American, Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Bacaro
- Rating: 3.8/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 262 South Water St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Sandwich Hut
- Rating: 4.0/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1253 North Main St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Roma
- Rating: 3.9/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Caterers, Italian, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp
#18. The Patio on Broadway - Providence
- Rating: 3.9/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 166 Broadway Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Cassarino's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (454 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 177 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Andino's
- Rating: 3.9/5 (742 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 171 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian
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#15. Venda Ravioli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (378 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 265 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Rosalina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (511 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 Aborn St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Piemonte
- Rating: 4.0/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 114 Doyle Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Al Forno Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (757 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 577 South Water St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#10. Sarto Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 86 Dorrance St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Double Zero
- Rating: 4.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 334 South Water St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Pizza, Vegan, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Pane E Vino
- Rating: 4.2/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 365 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Gluten-Free, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Anthony's Authentic Italian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 441 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Bars, Italian, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tony's Colonial Food Store
- Rating: 4.2/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Olive Oil, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Camille's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 71 Bradford St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Massimo Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1014 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 134 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Maria's Cucina
- Rating: 4.3/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 477 Broadway Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces, Wine Bars
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#2. Tomaselli's at Rosario
- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17 Rosario Drive Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Pizza, American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. PiANTA Vegan
- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 408 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Vegan, Italian, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.
