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 . But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy鈥攊t 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鈥攁nd 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 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鈥攖hink 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鈥攃omplete 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鈥攂rings 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Providence based on diners' reviews on 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.

You may also like: Highest-rated chicken wings in Providence by diners

1 / 30

#30. Sicilia's Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.4/5 (382 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 181 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
-

2 / 30

#29. Pizzico Ristorante

- Rating: 3.4/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 762 Hope St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, New American, Seafood
-

3 / 30

#28. Pasta Beach

- Rating: 3.4/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 195 Wayland Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
-

4 / 30

#27. Opa The Phoenician

- Rating: 3.4/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 230 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Italian
-

5 / 30

#26. Trattoria Appia

- Rating: 3.6/5 (477 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 245 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
-

You may also like: Most expensive homes for sale in Providence

6 / 30

#25. Bellini - Providence

- Rating: 3.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 50 Westminster St. The Beatrice Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Sandwiches
-

7 / 30

#24. Angelo's Civita Farnese

- Rating: 3.6/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 141 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian
-

8 / 30

#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
-

9 / 30

#22. Capriccio

- Rating: 3.8/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2 Pine St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: New American, Italian, Seafood
-

10 / 30

#21. Bacaro

- Rating: 3.8/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 262 South Water St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Tapas Bars
-

11 / 30

#20. The Sandwich Hut

- Rating: 4.0/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1253 North Main St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Delis
-

12 / 30

#19. Roma

- Rating: 3.9/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Caterers, Italian, Specialty Food
-

13 / 30

#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
-

14 / 30

#17. Cassarino's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (454 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 177 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian
-

15 / 30

#16. Andino's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (742 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 171 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian
-

You may also like: How much house $1 million buys you in Providence

16 / 30

#15. Venda Ravioli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (378 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 265 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops
-

17 / 30

#14. Rosalina

- Rating: 4.0/5 (511 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 Aborn St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Greek
-

18 / 30

#13. Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian
-

19 / 30

#12. Piemonte

- Rating: 4.0/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 114 Doyle Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Mediterranean
-

20 / 30

#11. Al Forno Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (757 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 577 South Water St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
-

21 / 30

#10. Sarto Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 86 Dorrance St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Italian, Wine Bars
-

22 / 30

#9. Double Zero

- Rating: 4.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 334 South Water St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Pizza, Vegan, Italian
-

23 / 30

#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
-

24 / 30

#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
-

25 / 30

#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
-

You may also like: Car insurance rates in Providence October 2025

26 / 30

#5. Camille's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 71 Bradford St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Steakhouses
-

27 / 30

#4. Massimo Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1014 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 134 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Bars
-

28 / 30

#3. Maria's Cucina

- Rating: 4.3/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 477 Broadway Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces, Wine Bars
-

29 / 30

#2. Tomaselli's at Rosario

- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17 Rosario Drive Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Pizza, American, Italian
-

30 / 30

#1. PiANTA Vegan

- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 408 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Vegan, Italian, Tapas/Small Plates
-

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.

You may also like: The 30 most popular homes for sale in Providence

爆料TV