Maria's Pizza And Wings on Pontiac Ave in Cranston is a neighborhood spot, the kind that's easy to…read moremiss if you don't already know it's there, tucked in and going about its business without asking for your attention. Because I know about this little hidden gem already, I was driving home after a long day and I wasn't going to pass it without stopping. This is what I'd call emotional support pizza. Not a pilgrimage. Not a revelation. Just a really solid pie from a place that knows what it's doing and doesn't need to make a fuss about it. Pepperoni and black olive for me today. The crust had that chew you want, cooked through, some golden brown color on the bottom. The sauce was rich tomato with garlic running underneath the cheese, present enough to know it's there without fighting for attention. The olives were generous and distributed like someone thought about where they landed, not just dropped from a height. The pepperoni is cupped and charred slightly at the edges. The toppings-to-cheese ratio was right. It arrived fast and it arrived hot. This is what a revered neighborhood pizza place is supposed to be. Maria's does it. It's primarily takeout, four tables, busy foot traffic in and out the whole time I was there. They do good business and they know what their business is. I sat down anyway because I tend to be an iconoclast, and it was a fine visit. If you live nearby, you already know about this place. If you don't, that's between you and your neighborhood. Maybe you should move.

I am hooked on Maria's pizza. I stopped in as the are a contestant in the RI Food Fight's Lord of…read morethe Pies competition and got a small pizza with sausage. I ordered over the phone and was told it would be ready in 20 minutes. I walked into the shop twenty minutes later and it was ready. The staff was very courteous and the whole ordering/paying process was as it should be - easy! I took it home and it had just cooled enought to eat it. This is the type of pizza I love. A thinker crust, loaded with mozzarella, and a nice sauce that was not overwhelming. The sausage had a nice spice to it. (For the record, I am not a fan on New Haven style pizza, which seems to be popular in RI - this is not that. Nor is it New York style - which I do like BUT not over the style that Maria's serves.) I aslo added some wings to the order (this time spicy BBQ). Those were good as always. It also should be said that I had left over pizza and it reheated nicely! They now are my go to pizza place.

Food: We only ordered drinks, nachos and churros. But the…read morenachos were good, the cheese was melted in a way that when it dries it hardens a bit and I love that part. It's also very shareable (thought I took a pic but didn't..oops!). The churros were crispy and came in 4 pieces with a side of chocolate to dip. It was good but could be a bit softer inside. Overall, good spot to meet up for drinks and snacks! Service: Our waitress was super attentive and very nice. She checked in on us often. Ambiance: It's a nice spot. Looks like a big log cabin and plenty of tables and seatings. Great for watching sports too. There was a singer there for the night and he was good! There's also a parking lot in the front. Would go again.

Much different vibe than Smithfield location. Crappy music. Disgusting dirty place. Condiments…read moreempty and greasy. Tables and floors sticky. Food on floor, tables had a crayon used as a shim to keep from wobbling. It even smelled like a greasy old friendlys. I watched someone clear 2 tables and not wipe them down (he apologized and wiped them down after). I canceled my food order and paid for my two sodas. They were very nice about it, so extra star for not being rude to me but the owner really needs to have this place deep cleaned and make some updates. I remember coming here to the grand opening and really loving it here. We often visit the one in Smithfield and it's clean and food always delicious. I felt bad but I'm a little OCD (I'm a nurse) and have had food poisoning in the past. If the common areas are dirty I worry what the kitchen looks like.

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Best sausage meal I've had in my life. I highly recommend…read moreyou check this place out whenever you're able to. Owner was super nice and even took our order. They have other items on their menu that also looked good but I was too full to try, will probably check them out next time. I can't wait to go back!

Yum! I love me some Charley's! The food is nice and fresh, hot, flavorful and very tasty. We got…read morelunch yesterday and everything is prepared in front of you and it's made very well. I also am in love with the lemonade (peach) to be exact. I got a small combo meal and my Philly cheesesteak was the perfect size for me. The fries were so good, so fresh and delicious. We opted to eat at the food court, it was quiet for once and we got the enjoy our meal the workers there were very kind and attentive and patient as we didn't know what we wanted. The area was very clean and they were restocked and prepping. My fiance loves it as well!

In the food court area sob it's rather loud and hard to order. But menu is simple to see. Just…read moreorder and move to the pickup area. Good on the staff there who tell out your order number since it's a little loud. Just got the cheese fries and a drink for a snack so didn't wait long. They make your order so everything is fresh.

Avoid this at all costs...my order was wrong and the "virtual restaurant" help line was not…read morestaffed. Calls to the actual restaurant went unanswered as well. Had to drive back to the restaurant to get my issue resolved. That alone wouldn't have been so bad if it wasn't for the high cost and low quality of the food. $34 for two 6" steaks, a brownie and a can of coke. However, the 6" steaks were cut on an angle, so there was only about 3" worth of steak meat on the roll. I ordered one beef and one chicken, and the meat was so charred and blackened I couldnt tell the difference. Thank god for the huge amount of cheese they put on it, otherwise I'm not sure it would have been edible. Certainly not worth the price paid. $10 in Philly would get you a large steak overflowing with beef.

horrible sandwich meat was dry and tough and tasteless, there were virtually no onions, or cheese…read moresauce and I could not detect any provolone at all, it was tiny and so expensive! Avoid this

Fellini pizzeria has always been my favorite pizza place to go to when I visited Rhode Island, and…read moreI wanted to share it with my best friend that came down with me!! My friend and I had just started walking from tanning for three hours and we were in bathing suit tops and cute skirts. We got ice cream and decided we're gonna go have lunch there. We sat outside and we got a Caesar salad to share and two pepperoni pizzas! The food was absolutely delicious and we are definitely gonna go back there again this week! When we were waiting for the check, my friend went in to pay it because they were all just standing there, and when my friend came back to our table, she said that a lot of the servers were looking at her funny, laughedat her, and did not respond to her question to pay the check! We were just wearing bathing suit tops, and Lululemon tennis skirts. We were wearing nothing inappropriate. We are only 15 years old, during the summertime, having a fun summer day together! and they made us feel embarrassed, and exposed.

Love the ability to grab a slice. Their Greek salad is the best with tons of feta. Laid back…read moreambiance and good service make this a must stop place

Everything about this place rocks…read more The base menu has some of my favorite go to items, but they're constantly keeping the lineup fresh with creative new rotations. While I can't say I've absolutely loved all of the seasonal specials that come out of the kitchen, they hit the mark enough times to keep me coming back to try the new ones. Servers are friendly, capable, and food comes out quick. I've probably been 30+ times and never am disappointed.

After reading the stellar reviews, we decided to try CHOMP Kitchen and Drinks on Mother's Day…read more Since it was late, we ordered dinner to go. We both ordered the Classic Smash Burger, one with cheese and one without. Unfortunately, both burgers were utterly tasteless, with virtually no seasoning detected at all. The Chomp Sauce that was supposed to elevate the burger was so sparse it barely made an appearance, leaving the burgers bland. Honestly, the bun was the best part. The brussel sprouts I ordered also lacked flavor and seasoning aside from the char, and his Cajun fries were so salty they were nearly inedible. After driving from Massachusetts to Rhode Island as a special Mother's Day treat, it ended up being a very disappointing experience, especially given the overwhelmingly positive reviews. We may have caught them on an unusually busy night, but unfortunately our meals fell far short of our expectations.