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    Bettola

    4.3 (441 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    BETTOLA ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Kevin M.

    Still one of the best restaurants for Pizza in RI. The $15 cheese pizza is the best value around. Staff is well trained, everything on the menu is outstanding. Very clean and comfortable dining area.

    Mamma Mia Pizza
    David S.

    I concur with the averaged out consensus of 4.3. They are doing it right at this little corner spot in Cranston! At first I was planning on hitting Pizza Mamma, but they're hyped bc of RHoRI. At any rate, I'm thrilled I chose Bettola. At the entry is a massive sign that exclaims, 'Best Pizza in RI'. They may not be IMO, but they're up there! The dough is fresh and the pizza is made fresh. The ingredients are above par for sure. The staff are nothing out of the ordinary, neither disgruntled nor overly excited. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend. Mangiamo!

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    Bre B.

    Another spectacular dinner and adult beverage at Bettola. Kudos to you chef/kitchen staff and bartender. I had a chop salad, it was huge!! Lots of bacon bits, pickled onion, egg, and veggies. Loved it! The shortbread old fashioned intrigued me. So glad I ordered it!! Sweet, lovely bourbon heat and the shortbread rim was sensational. Loved it!! Could have had another.

    Nick C.

    Bettola never disappoints. I first came here after a yelp experience and recently went with a large group of family members (15 ppl) - they accommodated us seamlessly. All the pizzas were delicious and I loved my sandwich. I got the Sophia ($13) the eggplant was so juicy and paired with vodka sauce is a killer combo. The drinks were well made and every item here is very well priced. We could've paid so much more at other places and not be as satisfied. The staff members were friendly and atmosphere was fun & lively.

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    Matthew L.

    Bettola is a Neapolitan-style pizzeria and restaurant that opened in Cranston, Rhode Island in December 2018. It was founded by the Night Owl Restaurant Group, led by president Alexander Guarino. Born in Italy, Guarino was raised in Rhode Island and has had a long-term relationship with delicious Italian food. His family opened the restaurant Basta in Cranston in 1989. Around 2010, managers Anthony and Joanne Micheletti stepped down after 15+ years, and the younger Guarino took over Basta himself. He completely rebranded and renovated the space. After many years of success, his team decided to open a new venture in Cranston's Auburn/Rolfe Square section. Bettola (roughly translated as "tavern" in Italian) has a menu that features Neapolitan-style pizzas, Italian entrees, pasta dishes, salads, sandwiches, various appetizers, and craft cocktails. The team behind Bettola includes executive chef Steve Boyd, director of operations Justin Braun, and manager Ashley Burba. My family and I recently had dinner at Bettola while we were in the Greater Providence area for the evening. We really loved the interior with its nice design motif. To drink, my wife and I shared the "Cursed Cauldron for 2" (Smirnoff Kissed Caramel vodka, brandy, apple cider, caramel syrup, orange juice, ginger ale, gummy worms). It was a delicious cocktail that was perfect for the Halloween season. For food, we couldn't decide on one dish so we decided to order a bunch of dishes for the whole table to share. For pasta, we shared the "Pink Vodka" (pink vodka sauce, grated Romano, rigatoni) and the "Intrepid Outlier" (rigatoni, sweet Italian sausage, butternut squash, sundried tomatoes, garlic, sage, light cream sauce, shaved pecorino, EVOO). For pizza, we shared the "Margherita" (fresh mozzarella, grana, basil, garlic, EVOO) and the "Fig N' A" (arugula, prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, fresh & shredded mozzarella, figs, gorgonzola, garlic, oil, balsamic glaze). Everything was delicious! Each dish was a modern take on classic Neapolitan-inspired staples. We would love to return the next time we are in the area!

    Abe Froman
    Victoria K.

    They don't take reservations. Tried the Abe Froman pasta and it tasted like orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage had a baby with pasta fagioli. It was delicious. We weren't offered bread but saw another table eating bread and asked for it. The bread was fantastic. Definitely ask for bread. I haven't tried the pizza yet but I definitely plan to try it next time!

    Kim S.

    Another delicious meal at Bettola. We did have to wait approximately an hour to get seated. The broccoli appetizer and Cesar salad were great. We also got the meatball appetizer which was good but lacked a little flavor. The gnocchi special was tasty and light. The chicken Parmesan did not disappoint but my family orders it with the pink sauce instead of the traditional red sauce. Prices are reasonable. On-street parking.

    Jennifer P.

    Stopped in last night since we haven't been again a while & it didn't dissapoint! It was packed wall to wall but we got seats at the bar which we always love! Evie was the bartender and she was incredible running the bar for the whole place with such ease & still so attentive to serving the whole bar too! We ordered a fig pizza & the cranberry nut something salad & both were seriously amazing ! Plenty for two people! The music is great , food amazing , service is the best & such a fun atmosphere can't wait to go back asap.

    This is the pasta with bolognese. Dry and the meat was old.
    Marcy N.

    I am typically not one to complain, but this was truly terrible food. I'm going to let the pics speak for themselves. We ordered take out on a Friday evening and what we received was garbage. The pasta with bolognese was so dry and the sauce tasted funky like it was old meat. Even worse was the veal and eggplant. It was overcooked in dirty old fryer oil. The smell was awful and the food was like leather. We called to let the manager know and the reaction we got from the woman who answered the phone was rude and defensive. I would not have wrote this review if she had responded in a professional way. I would stay away from this place.

    Games on
    Holly W.

    I have been to Bettola on 3 different occasions: RI Food Fights- Lord of the Wings 2023 Elite Event 2024 RI Food Fights- Lord of the Pies 2024 This place is consistent! They are constantly pumping out great service, good food in a modern/sheik atmosphere. This place is well worth visiting. Drinks! Mystery beers. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle T's. The pop culture place mat's. The celebrity bathroom photo's that adorn the bathrooms. Cannoli's! The Marilyn Monroe pizza is delish!

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    Food always beyond excellent..should consider putting a second server on since our server sucked!!! Very overwhelmed...

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    2 years ago

    Food is always great. Love the chicken parm with pasta. Always a large portion and their desserts are awesome as well!

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    3 years ago

    I luckily live pretty close to bettola so we get them frequently. The pizza is really good and their appetizers are yummy

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    2 years ago

    Food is outstanding. Service was great. Not a lot of places to sit but the food more than makes up for any wait time.

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    3 years ago

    Great pizza, small little joint. It passed the vibe check. Service is really friendly. Mushroom pizza is really good.

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    2 years ago

    Food, service, staff & atmosphere were excellent! Our server Madison is the Bomb! Always pleasant & accommodating!

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    3 years ago

    We thoroughly enjoy dining here or getting takeout. Bettola is a favorite for sure. Food and service is always consistent.

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    Great place for good Italian food and pizza. Casual fun atmosphere with great staff. Definitely recommend giving it a try!

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    How's the parking?

    There is a small parking lot behind the restaurant. Otherwise, there is free Street parking.

    Is this place good for kids?

    There is a kids menu with three pasta options.

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    Tavern in the Square - Harvest Pizza

    Tavern in the Square

    3.6(388 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    If you eat here, you need to ask to get sat in Will's section!! He was absolutely phenomenal,…read moreespecially with our large party of people yesterday. The food was delicious and fresh and the drinks were impeccable. Dessert was a 10/10 - I don't even eat cheesecake but the cookies and cream cheesecake was to-die for. The whole restaurant was so accommodating for my bachelorette party. Thank you Tavern!

    I have been to Tavern in the Square in Garden City twice this summer and I've had really good…read moreexperiences both times. My only sadness about Tavern in the square is that they don't have any type of fried cheese. Sometimes if I'm just grabbing late night cocktails I just want some mozzy sticks to nibble on. However, they do have some really nice apps, in the past, I've had the pretzel, the whipped feta dip and burrata and all have been great. For an entree, I always get the same thing - the Bayou Chicken Pasta. I'm not usually a huge fan of cream sauce and pasta, but I love something with a good kick. This pasta has chicken, corn, tomatoes, slices of some type of green pepper that I think gives it a little bit of heat as well as Cajun spices and Parmesan cheese on top. I usually ask for extra sauce and add Tabasco sauce and it has some great flavor. I've been really impressed by the cocktails here lately. I ventured in February and was made a delicious gin and guava cocktail. I don't know if they have guava anymore, but it was so good and I wish I'd gotten the ingredients. On the menu for Summer is this lovely lavender haze cocktail, but I do not like the citrus cold foam because it's a bit too bitter so I always have that taken off and add a little bit of Club soda instead. I also really like the salted caramel martini, and in the past, if I wanted more lavender or didn't think the salted caramel martini tasted enough like caramel, they have always brought over simple syrup or even a little more of the flavored alcohol to give the drink the intended flavor. I really appreciate that type of service and I've never been nickel and dimmed for that either. The service has always been phenomenal, and I overall like the vibe. It's a really big restaurant and so I've never waited very long to be seated. The bathrooms have always been clean, which is a huge one for me. I definitely will keep this in the rotation, especially when they have a lavender gin.

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    Lavender haze, no cold foam with a splash of club soda. Delicious!

    Topgolf

    Topgolf

    3.5(97 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Such a fun place to hang out with friends or coworkers! Service is usually quick and very attentive…read morein the bay areas, although it seemed a little less so on my most recent visit. I seem to only come here in extreme weather - on a freezing day on January, we were able to stay warm from the heaters that blast from the ceiling, even though you're 60% outdoors. However, when I went in the heat wave last week thinking they'd surely have just as strong air conditioning, I was sweating like crazy. There doesn't seem to be any air conditioning in the bays, and the fans rotated and only hit you briefly before moving on - not super helpful. I wish there was a better way to regulate the temperature in the heat. The appetizers are amazing here despite my incorrect assumption that it'd be mid bar food. I, unprompted, will rave about the queso here to anyone who even so much as whispers the word "Topgolf". The pizza was kind of meh, it reminded me of middle school cafeteria pizza (which hey, sometimes I'm in the mood for that, but it was not super fresh seeming?) We got a big assorted platter and the Mac n cheese bites were yummy, although I wish they didn't have a bit of kick to them. They really need a marinara sauce to come on the platter to dip them in though- the salsa it came with wouldn't go (and wasn't amazing), and the ranch also on the platter felt like creamy overkill to pair with them. The pretzel bites with cheese dip are the perfect size, never too dry or salty, and the dip is incredible, just make sure you eat it before it cools and gets harder because it's significantly less yummy that way. The donut bites with syringes of different fillings (what a fun format!) are a MUST, my coworkers and I have almost gotten into fights over the last shot of creme filling LOL I got the Tito's Mango Frozen Lemonade and it was fantastic, not too boozy (which was perfect for my needs) and helped cool me down. I always want a Jack and Coke when I'm here for some reason, but they only have Pepsi, and it's just not the same (and far inferior, let's be honest). The games are fun, although the instructions on the new soccer game they added for the World Cup and the Angry Birds games are not very clear and left our party confused. I've never handled the booking process, but it seems the standard time slot is 2 hours, after which the screens promptly boot you off. This never feels like quite enough time and I always wish we could stay for 2.5 or 3 hours! The parking lot is spacious and bathrooms are always clean. It can be a little pricy but they run promos. This would be a great spot for a birthday party, friend reunion, or I've been on multiple work team bonding trips.

    Atmosphere is great on a Saturday night...loved the music! I had 8 teen boys with me and they loved…read morethe burgers, donuts, and Mac and cheese bites. We had two bays together on the first level which had couches, perfect setting to hang out! Service was good. Only thing lacking was napkins.

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    El Laham Restaurant - knafe

    El Laham Restaurant

    3.2(69 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Absolutely incredible food in large portions at a reasonable price. Employees are kind and provide…read moregreat, timely service. I've been multiple times and will gladly keep coming back for more. Instant 5-star.

    Respectfully sharing an unpleasant experience from our recent visit…read more We've been loyal patrons of this restaurant for a long time, usually visiting every other Sunday with a group of 9-10 friends to enjoy good food and time together. The ambiance and general quality of the food have always been excellent, and we've genuinely appreciated that. However, during our most recent visit, we had a rather disappointing experience that I feel compelled to share--constructively and respectfully--so it can hopefully be improved going forward. We ordered a spicy fish dish that unfortunately was not up to the restaurant's usual standards. It appeared to be a frozen tilapia, not fully cooked, with a strong raw fish smell that made it quite unappetizing. I returned it and politely explained I wasn't satisfied with the quality. I even mentioned I didn't mind paying for the meal if it met basic expectations--but I was met with a dismissive smirk rather than any understanding or acknowledgment. Later, when we went to pay, we were surprised to see an unexpected charge for tea! This was especially disappointing since tea had always been served complimentary during our previous visits. There was no signage or prior communication indicating a change in this policy. When I politely asked for clarification, the lady at the counter responded very rudely and was not willing to listen. Wanting to resolve the matter calmly, I spoke with a gentleman who appeared to be closely affiliated with the owner--possibly his son. He respectfully listened to my concerns and communicated them to the owner, who ultimately agreed to deduct the charges for the fish and the tea. While I appreciate that decision, the attitude of the front staff, especially the lady at the counter, remained rude and unprofessional! There was no apology--only resistance and continued arguing. As returning customers, we didn't expect perfection--but we did expect respect and consistency. I hope this feedback is taken in the spirit of improvement, because we've enjoyed this place many times in the past and would like to continue doing so in the future. Good service is just as important as good food--and I truly hope future guests are treated with a bit more courtesy and care!! !!!A long-time customer!!!!!!!

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    Arabic Tea, available in front at the register or back room.

    Marchetti's Restaurant - Garlic Confit with rolls.

    Marchetti's Restaurant

    3.6(632 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Marchetti's is an absolute staple for a reason. The food is flat-out incredible, the drinks are…read moretop-tier, and the portions are so massive you're guaranteed to leave with enough leftovers for tomorrow's lunch and dinner. It's a little pricier, but when a single entrée feeds you for two days, you more than get what you pay for. The only real obstacle course is the parking lot. People park so tight in there you'd think they were playing a high-stakes game of Tetris, so you might have to suck in your gut just to squeeze out of your car door. Tight parking aside, the incredible food and huge portion sizes make it 100% worth it every single time. Just bring an appetite and leave the oversized truck at home

    This place is delicious every time we go. But this dinner special has quickly become my favorite…read moredish! Sausage, rabe, cannellini beans and cavatelli. Meal starts with salad and bread. Salad is usually swimming in dressing - which is tasty but too much for my liking. Service is pretty good. They squeezed five of us into a booth like sardines so I ate with T-Rex arms, lol. The outdoor patio is enclosed but has no AC. Highly recommend a reservation for a larger party. Portions are still huge and I had another meal to bring home! Unfortunately for me, my son came home hungry and devoured my leftovers! Lucky him! Until I get back, I'll be dreaming of this dinner!

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    Bettola - pizza - Updated September 2026

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