This was the first time for me, and I was beyond excited. I run a local pizza group and so many of them told me this was THE BEST and I was ready to experience that for myself. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the counter, then the oven behind a wall of pizza boxes stacked high and ready for service. In front of that wall stood a smiling face. She warmly greeted us and let us know to seat ourselves in the dining room. The bartender was also the dining room server and came over to take care of us. She was a treasure. Every time she came over she brought with her a smile, an anecdote and loads of charm. We ordered a meatball each, then a medium pizza with pepperoni, half olive. While we waited, I checked out the space. At first the place seems small, but it has high ceilings and bright lights that show how much space is actually inside. Beautiful bar, tables of different seating sizes and some cozy booths tucked into the corner shaped perfectly for close conversation. The meatball took no time to arrive, served with a garlic breadstick made from Buono's bread, a local bakery favorite if you did not already know. The meatball was tender, it reminded me of the meatballs my grandfather used to make growing up, and that's when I knew I was in the right place. The sauce was chunky, thick enough to scoop onto the bread. I cleaned my plate, my mother would be proud. Then the moment I had been waiting for: the pizza. It arrived scalding hot and smelling like heaven. I could see the crispy cheese on the edges of the crust and the generosity of the toppings. I am not a patient woman when it comes to pizza so I braved the lava like sauce and took a bite. And understood why so many love Catanzaro's. The thick crust and tangy-sweet sauce combining with the cheese, pepperoni and olive created a moment of sensory excellence. It was a study in Sicilian done well and I can absolutely say the group choosing this spot for Best Sicilian in Rhode Island was well deserved. While we were eating, I noticed one of the owners, Anthony, by the bar. He made his way around to every table. Some people he knew, some he did not. But he spoke to everyone with the same good-natured, welcoming approach. The reputation of Italian hospitality is well known, and Anthony is a terrific continuation of that. When he got to our table, I had the chance to introduce myself to him and explain further what we're trying to do here with our pizza community group. He was immediately excited about what we are trying to build. He and his wife Lauren - great name - love the community we are growing. Outside of the rainy weather, I couldn't have asked for a better beginning to this Best of RI trip based on our group votes. I was happy to connect with another iconic Rhode Island pizzamaker and experience his craft first hand. read more

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Wednesday. 5:30. The parking lot was busy. That told me everything I needed to know before I ever opened the door. The kitchen at Catanzaro's Pizza is open and you can see everything being made from your table. Three people, each one perfect at exactly what they were doing, moving together like a tight jazz trio, every action landing exactly where it needed to. Metronomic precision. And then our server arrived. After I finished my first Mountain Dew I told her to just bring me two more cans so I wouldn't have to bother her later for a third. She said she wanted to keep them cold for me and didn't mind coming back again as needed. Like Radar O'Reilly, she was there every time before I knew I needed her. She could not have been any more friendly, warm, or gracious. It was like eating at your best friend's house, the dinner her cool mom made, the one where you always hoped you'd get invited back. First, the meatballs. One meatball each, served in a pool of sauce it had been simmering in all day, dusted with grated cheese, a wedge of garlic bread there to catch what spills over. Big enough to be an appetizer by itself. And it was the most tender, delicious meatball I've eaten in recent memory. Moist all the way through. No dry pockets. No tough exterior where someone got impatient with the heat. This was a meatball that someone thought about. The sauce it was served in smelled almost impossibly good when it hit the table. And it tasted better than it smelled. It tasted like your grandmother made it. (Assuming she was Italian, knew what she was doing, and loved you enough to get it right.) Anthony, the owner, came over and talked with us for a while. Some owners do that as performance. Anthony does it because he actually wants to know if everything is right. There's a difference when you are passionate about serving your customers as well as you can every time, and you can feel it. Then. The pizza. Catanzaro's does Sicilian. Not the thick, doughy kind that puts you to sleep. This is its own creature, a rectangle with serious intentions, baked in a well-seasoned pan, with a crust that's golden and crisp and an interior that's chewy and pillowy and herbaceous in a way that makes you stop mid-bite and reconsider every other place you thought was in your top five before this. The sauce is tangy. Bright. Lightly sweet in the way a good tomato is sweet, not the way a corporate kitchen adds sugar to cover its sins. The cheese pulls. The pepperoni cups and chars at the edges, pooling in the middle, because the oven is hot. This is substantial pizza. Filling pizza. Fantastic pizza. I walked in a stranger on a busy Wednesday night in Cranston. I'm already planning when I'm coming back to see my new friends. read more

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Super busy place and it is one of, if not the best in pizza in Cranston. Thick tasty dough, cooked just enough to give it a crunch without a burn. The pizza sauce is amazing, they use all fresh ingredients. If you want your pepperoni to curl ask for it on top of the cheese. All sizes are rectangular pizzas. The spinach pies are really good! Take one home for later if you can't fit in. read more

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The food is always delicious and the waitress is so nice!! The sauce is so good. Best Pizza around!

our new go to spot. was treated like a long time friend of the family. food was great! Portions were massive prices were very reasonable! Strongly recommend this family establishment. warm and inviting atmosphere. read more

Another great meal here at Catanzaro's. It was a week night, so we were able to sit instead of having take out. The take out, even during the week, was just as incredible as on the weekends! It was a broccoli rabe, prosciutto and fresh mozzarella sandwich for me. The rabe and prosciutto were very good, but it was deli mozzarella in the sandwich instead of fresh. Not sure why, and not sure why I didn't ask!! My husband had a pizza with caramelized onions all to himself. He loved it! Really, you can't go wrong here if you can get near the place! (The parking lot is rather small and tight.) read more

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Cozy Family owned and managed business. This is the true meaning of Italian pizza place but has great sandwiches as well. A nice small bar inside with great mixed drinks. Great seating and super service. The pizza here is thick and crunchy on the bottom. The toppings are fresh and tasty. The salads come in a wonderful bread bowl. The spinach pies are also very good. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. It is a very popular place that is small with limited parking but you can always get it "to go". Tip: Garlic Parm Wings are awesome, please order them! Always stop at Cat's when we are around the area. This place is a win, always smells amazing. Thanks read more

Great food great service and a welcoming place.i get alot of to go and it's always on point.keep up the good work.

While visiting from the free state of Florida, the colonel was hankering for the greatest pizza in the world. When visiting, the colonel always eats Catanzaro's pizza. Is it better than sex? No. But it's up there!!! Catanzaro's pizza in Cranston gets the Colonel Ingus messy face of happiness award! May you forever stay in business! read more

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I always get a small since the pizzas are so big but the dough is just perfect, flaky, fluffy and delicious. Their fried eggplant pizza with caramelized onions is my jam! Love this place and must stop it in Cranston! read more

Tried something a little different from the normal circle pizza. They make square pizza. Called ahead and placed an order for pick up. Took a little longer than quoted. The lady at the front desk was super sweet and apologetic for the wait time. Ordered a small for two people. Was more than enough. Picked up a Pepperoni Pizza Square. The sauce had a nice tangy flavor. The pepperoni's were delicious and a well top off. Had a nice bar area, will definitely give it a try and have in house. read more

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Family owned business offering good food and drink for reasonable prices. The pizza is Sicilian style with tons of options available. Entrees, sandwiches and salads are equal in quality and quantity. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great pies great calzones and salads the antipasto is huge. Place is really nice inside and family run which is awesome. Everyone that works there really cares. Only negative thing about catanzaros is no delivery but I will say it's worth picking up. Pizzas are big and on the thicker side, very tasty. read more

Stopped in the other day with a friend and we sat at the bar for lunch. Nice cozy little bar with a fantastic server. I wanted to try their meatballs so I ordered a couple, absolutely loved them. Ended up taking my sandwich home which was also excellent! Before that I have only had the pizza there and never tried anything else because I loved the pizza so much! Now, I'll have to branch out and try more items on the menu! read more

Awesome pizza and order is always ready on time. Very nice people that wait on you. I highly recommend them

This has got to be the best thick crust pizza in all of RI. We always ask for it to be well done. The crust is crispy and crunchy but not excessively heavy. The sauce has a nice tang to it, the cheese is delicious. Adding sausage and mushroom just adds to the overall flavor. The photo is 1/2 of the pizza, a whole is 2 of these. We usually order a salad have 2 pcs each and take the rest home. It freezes well and reheats in the oven and it tastes almost as good when fresh. Carol is always attentive when we choose to eat there, making sure we have what we need. They have a small bar and very limited seating. So if you like a beer, wine, cocktail or other non-alcoholic drinks they are plentiful. read more

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Party of 4 Friday 4-24-2024. Walk in, no reservations, got lucky and grabbed a table. I'd say a majority of their business is take-out, but they do have a small dining area and bar. There was a steady line of customers picking up pizzas and takeout while we were there. Started with an Antipasto and a few drinks. The sangria is delicious. The pizza? Spectacular! Square pizza, thick buttery crust, crispy / cheesy outside edge. Delicious. In my top 5 of best pizzas I've had. Excellent service, cool vibe, we'll definitely be back soon. read more

Best grandma style pizza in the state. Elite ingredients, excellent chefs, awesome staff. The owner walks around smiling, because he knows everyone who is eating is happy. read more

Food is excellent especially chicken parmigiana and the meatballs cocktails-definitely try their sangria. It's sweet but is very, very good. One glass and that was enough for me. Strong! Atmosphere is casual and the service is excellent I will definitely go back !!!! read more

My steak and cheese sandwich was very tasty. The service is slow but almost every restaurant has slow service so I shouldn't be surprised there. The scenery is kinda crappy not going to lie. There is a big piece of wood right next to the glass door and I don't think anyone wants to look at that. Overall this place could have done a much better job. read more

I was really looking forward to Catanzaro's. The Pizza Lover's RI Facebook page raves about this places so I had high hopes. And I just don't get the appeal. The pizza is ok. The flavor is just meh, there needs to be more cheese and sauce. We ordered 3 different kinds so got a full range. Pepperoni was definitely the best. It's a little expensive but a the price isn't too bad. A medium pizza is a really good size. The interior is cool. An old pizza parlor kind of vibe but the pies just are average. I would honestly say Dave's Marketplace makes a better pizza. read more

I can only speak for their pizza, as I have not tried anything else. First, in my experience, the customer service has always been fast paced but good. The atmosphere is usually busy, with mostly take out orders. I have only ever ordered the pizza, which is a large Sicilian pie. The crust is the perfect level of crispy to hold the toppings. The sauce is tangy and very flavorful. Pepperoni being my favorite, it has a great ratio of cheese and the little curly pepperoni. Also, it's huge, and one large can feed several hungry teenagers. This pizza can compete against most others in RI and come out on top! read more

Great pizza and a friendly staff! Their pepperoni pizza is delicious! Highly recommended'n

My husband and I have tried many pizza places in RI and we love this one. Everything is just right. Pizza is crispy enough, not too many or too few toppings, not too oily and the small is a perfect size for the two of us. Quick, efficient service. We go in "off" times to avoid the parking craziness. :) read more

Yummy pizza and delicious eggplant parm sub. Service is always fast and friendly. I hear the pitchers of Sangria are also amazing.

Gave them another chance after all these years because I kept hearing and seeing positive things. Still wasn't impressed. Very meh. It was edible, but very meh. read more

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Wow!!! Best pizza I've had in years. I heard about this restaurant from a food critic's post on Facebook. We took a chance and tried it. We ordered a medium Meat Lover's Pizza. It was delicious!!! So many toppings, we couldn't finish the pizza and brought 6 squares home. The waitress did a fantastic job even though she was working solo. She never stop working and kept smiling the whole time. Restaurant ambience is nicely setup for a pizzeria. We got there early, the place was packed by 6pm. read more

Large Pizzas are huge. Super tasty without being greasy. Perfect for large gatherings. Service is always good here and takeout has reasonable wait times. A staple in Cranston. read more

My favorite pizza in the whole wide world. Simply yummy. The staff is friendly and will call you by name. I almost hate to write this because I enjoy ordering and spending time there when not so busy. This place deserves all the accolades it gets! Thank you for sharing your great food. Shout out to waitstaff and cooks. B. A frequent patron that drives to you special. read more

This was once my go to for pizza but sadly it has been inconsistent at best as of late. There are better pies nearby.

The last few times I've gotten pizza here I've been disappointed. It used to be my go to in Cranston but not so much anymore. It's still been good pizza just not as good as I remember it being. read more

These people think I'm high maintenance when I'm asking for no sauce on a small pizza and l a half a scoop on a large pizza Rob the owner is probably the biggest asshole of the all. however Carolyn is just as bad...she calls him over and says she wants lite sauce again. Just looking to have leftovers in my for the weekend so we don't have to cook.. for the bowlers that's in town for the pro tour.. read more

I was formally a "Johnstonite" and now I'm officially a "Cranstonite." On this cold, rainy Sunday night of Memorial Day Weekend my daughter and I agreed to check out Catanzaro's Pizza. The fact that they're literally a mile away was a great thing. I ordered a medium pizza with chicken, bacon, and ricotta. (I would have loved spinach, mushrooms, and sausage but these are the sacrifices we make for our kids). The establishment is small but nice. They even have a liquor license. Brought the pizza home and let's just say I'm glad we chose this place! The pizza was perfectly cooked, the crust is amaze balls, and the toppings are generous. Thank you, Catanzaro's Pizza, you will come to know us as Regulars! read more

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I've only had takeout and it was just pizza, but it was so good. It had the perfect ratio of cheese to sauce and the crust was perfectly crisp. Also loved how they had the cupped pepperonis on top. Super good! read more

As a person who takes pizza very seriously, I'm pretty comfortable giving Catanzaro's the pizza peel (see what I did there) of approval. The crust is thick, just the right amount of doughy and crispy and the toppings are all fresh and tasty. We ordered like 5 or 6 toppings and the crust had no problem holding it up. That's my kind of crust. The pizza shown is a medium. Easily enough for 4 people. The large is enough for a light infantry regiment. read more

Catanzaro's Pizzeria Cranston - Medium delicious pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Pepperoni pizza is delicious. I love this place. The service is top notch. Will be coming back for more !!!!!

I visited this place on the recommendation of a friend I work with. She said.... as weird as it may sound you need to try the Caesar Salad Pizza!!! It is AWESOME!!! I called up and made an order. I went with the plain Cesar salad without the chicken this time. It was amazing how the lettuce stays crispy! The crusty was buttery... it was just awesome!! I also grabbed a ready to go slice of pepperoni & cheese because it looked so good (it was)!! Easy to get in and out, lots of parking and very friendly staff, good prices, great food!!! Can't wait to go back!!! read more

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I order from here often and it's always great service and food! And super friendly staff.

Literally our favorite pizza place! We have tried bread sticks, bruschetta, wings and so many pizzas. We weren't huge fans of the wings, but everything else is so good omgggg. They also have daily cal zones that we never realized they had. They are not on the menu, but you can call and ask what ones they have for the day. read more

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We love Catanzaro's Pizza! Always busy amazing pizza, wings and sandwiches and salads good service. Nice big square Sicilian pizza at its best, and it freezes well! We come from Raynham to go there and love their sangria it's very good no fruit in it but it's not needed so yum! We are bringing some of our friends there soon so excited to go back. I'm kind of glad they are not real close because you know pizza every night wouldn't be right! Try it, you'll love it read more

Catanzaro's Pizzeria Cranston - Sicilian pizza at its best! - Pizza Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island