I had to stop in to one of my favorite pizzerias for an incredible grandma pie and a slice of…read moreSicilian as an appetizer. If you haven't been there yet, You have no idea what you're missing. This Grandma pie is easily a top three pizza in Rhode Island if not New England. Get a full one out of the oven and lose your mind over something you can't believe. Is that good. Ever since you have will light up. The freshness and The taste cannot be beaten. And it's a great drive down to Westerly on a beautiful day.

great pizza we went a few times BUT, terrible service and…read morephone in pick up is consistently late

Pretty simple process. Placed a scheduled order at 10:30 am and picked up at 5 pm. Pizza was…read moredelicious. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was how charred the crust was. Not a big fan of that, though I know a lot of people are. Otherwise, happy with the service and the pizza was pretty delicious.

Delicious pizza Sourdough Tried several kinds and each one…read morewas amazing Always ready when you pick up. Staff is friendly. Give it a try !!!!

My daughter had a 40th anniversary party for her dad and I and everyone could not stop raving about…read morethe meatballs. All the food was wonderful. Very happy my daughter went with Casa Della Luce, so much I just ordered for a funeral and again everything was amazing. Not a meatball leftover.

Out for a "Sunday ride" and decided we wanted to give Casa Della Luce another try. We had garlic…read moreknots, hubby had a side Caesar salad, and we had a spinach and artichoke pizza, with ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Last time we were here, we left disappointed. This time, we left happy, and full! Garlic knots with marinara, on point! My husband enjoyed his Caesar salad with house made dressing. And the pizza was delicious! The spinach and artichokes had just enough flavor not to be bland. The ricotta was a nice layer - not thick- and flavorful. The crust was light and airy, just enough crunch. Maybe it could have used a drizzle of olive oil after cooking, but it was still very good. Our server, Cassie, has been there for a long time, and was right on top of everything. It was slow... Mid Sunday afternoon, but we know they can get busy. There is a large parking lot, as well as outdoor seating. If new to the area, you could miss it... The plaza sign is covered with overgrowth, so watch closely!!

A rainy day calls for going out for breakfast, and in this case, it was Nana's. We were staying at…read morean Airbnb nearby and our host recommended this place, so we decided to try it out. The GPS led us to a parking lot, with a good number of spots and Nana's was 20 steps away. They do have a patio with a few tables but because it was raining, we went straight inside. When we arrived, there were only a couple parties seated, but by the time we were mid-way through our meal / leaving, the place was packed. Our server helped us with understanding some of the items on the menu and also warned us about some of the iteme they didn't have, like pepperoni, mushrooms, and donuts. With that in mind, we ordered risotto balls to start and the pesto egg and cheese sandwich (baked fresh eggs, pesto, cheddar cheese, lemon aioli, brioche roll) and Dijon and lemon chicken salad sandwich (slow roasted chicken thighs, lemon aioli, herbs, local greens, pickles, and side of fries) for the main meals. The Yaupon iced tea caught our attention since it has indigenous tea with rotating fruit fusion so we ordered one just to try it. The risotto balls came out a little sooner than the other items. We loved the crispy outside, but not a huge fan of the inside since it was mostly risotto with not enough cheese or something to glue it all together. The sauce tasted like a fancy marinara - it was tart, lightly sweet, but a tad acidic and herby too. In our minds, we imagined our main plates looking differently, but I think it was mostly because we didn't do a good job of reading the menu. The pesto sandwich was good. The eggs reminded us a lot of a quiche-spongey and light. It did not have a strong pesto flavor. The roll seemed homemade; it was good and airy. The Dijon lemon chicken salad sandwich was okay. The chicken thighs chunks were tender, and I could definitely taste the pickles, lemon, and Dijon. I think it needed more salt or even something sweet to balance out the acidic flavors. The bread was well toasted. The fries were delicious with the right amount of salt, crispiness, and variety. The iced tea was not our favorite as it tasted overly sweet which might've removed any fruit flavor. The staff was very attentive, they have lots of tables and high chairs to choose from, and lots of natural sun coming through the large windows.

This place seems great. Lots of fresh food options, lots of fermented stuff and their coffees/teas…read moreare also really good. Their Cesar salad is amazing. Donuts are good, baked goods are really good as well. The atmosphere is cute and the service is good. It was a little pricey, which is my one negative. I think the salad was like $21 and it was not very big. Still good though.

BEST Pizza i've ever had, food is delish! Service Speed is fast. Cute Beach-side truck perfect for…read morea post-beach dinner.

Loved the pizza, its thin crust, crispy and just the right amount of cheese and toppings. A large…read morepizza is 8 slices. I was very happy with the product and service. They also have a few seating areas outside in front of the bus.

It took us a few minutes to find the door, but when we made it inside, it was a delight. The place…read morewas big, open, lots of natural light coming in from the huge windows all around. You can tell this space used to be a factory or some otehr industrial type building. I loved the open kitchen, the awnings gave it this welcoming, cozy feel and I started to get excited about the meal. The host greeted us and got us seated. On our way over, we passed a tree made of pizza boxes! I thought that was great, I love it when restaurants get into the holiday spirit. The dining area was decorated well but not overdone, and I spotted a Nutcracker from the Westerly Nutcracker trail! I love community events like that. Our server was friendly, and soon our order was placed. Not much time had passed before the garlic knots came out. Strongly tasting of fresh garlic (as they should) they were delicious. The dough was chewy and flavorful, the garlic adding even more to the mix. I got even more excited for the pizza. When it arrived, it was smoldering hot, fresh out of the oven. But I could not wait, so I used a fork and knife for my first bite. The dough was crisp, the sauce zesty and a whole lot of cheese. So cheesy that some pepperoni fell off my friend's slice as he put it on his plate. If you like a cheesy pizza, this is the spot for you. The first slice went down easy, and in some ways I was reminded of the texture of a classic NY pie but thinner. I eagerly reached for the second slice, a cheese one. That's where things fell apart for me. The difference in these two slices was immense. I'm not sure what happened in the oven, but the pizza was not cooked evenly. The cheese sliced flopped and lost all the great texture I enjoyed in the first slice. Unfortunately, it seems the rest of the pie didn't reflect my first slice experience. I liked it enough that if someone invited me back, I would go but I don't think this will be on my places to recommend in Westerly yet. I'll have to give them another try for sure, I can see the potential, it just fell a little short in execution for me. Loved the spot otherwise and those garlic knots were great!

Someone stacked pizza boxes into a Christmas tree…read more Six feet tall, wrapped in ribbon, right there in the dining room. Staff work, not decorator work. They've been here long enough to know the kids' names. Everything about the room says they thought this through. Brick and white wainscoting, pendant lights, bentwood chairs, open kitchen where you watch the whole operation. Families pack the place. Kids color, parents talk, teenagers perform indifference while inhaling slices. Staff moves with the rhythm of people who've been here since they were kids themselves. I wanted the pizza to match the room. It didn't. Fourteen inch thin crust that can't decide if it's New York or Neapolitan. Doesn't nail either. The middle collapses. You need to fold it backward or use a fork to eat it. Neither option appeals to me. Sauce, cheese, crust. Everything blurs together. Can't tell you what any single component contributed because nothing stood out enough to claim it. Pepperoni brought grease. Covered my hands and the plate. Some flavor there, not enough to make the cleanup worth it. What I wanted: crust with structure. Pizza that holds its shape. Components that argue with each other before they work it out. What they're serving: something else. But here's what I keep coming back to. Families who've been showing up since 1998. People driving from out of state for a booth. Kids measuring childhood in pizza box trees. Twenty six years on the same corner doing the same thing the same way. They're not confused. They know what they're getting. The product isn't the pizza. It's the room, the people, the 26 years of your family showing up. Pizza's just the excuse that brings you back in.

This is for their pizza truck-WOW! This is the only pizza in the state I want to eat right now. The…read morepizzas had so much flavor and the best dough Ive had in a long time. The original with pepperoni was my favorite. Such a great combo. Glad I stopped and looking forward to trying the rest of the menu, especially the dessert pizza!

Went to Vetrano's Restaurant in Westerly, RI We've been here multiple times, and every single visit…read morehas felt rushed. On our most recent visit, after each of us had only eaten a few bites and hadn't even finished our first drinks, the waitress came over asking if we wanted a box. A little later, she came back and started boxing up our food without even asking us first--even though we were still eating. At the same time, she dropped off the check and said, "No rush." We had also ordered a second round of drinks and had only taken a couple of sips. Unfortunately, this wasn't a one-time experience. Every visit has felt like the staff is trying to hurry us out the door. The food is good, but the service leaves a lot to be desired. When I'm spending over $100 for a meal, I expect to be able to enjoy it without feeling like I'm being pushed out. Honestly, I don't think it should matter whether a table spends $20 or $200--every customer deserves to feel welcome and not rushed. It's not a great feeling, and it's the reason we'll be thinking twice before returning.

We go to Longo's anytime we want a good Italian meal with large portions!…read more You can never go wrong with their arancini, meatball salad or bolognese. I ventured out of my normal order and got the eggplant parm (which I'm super picky about in general) and it was so thin the way I love it & covered in their delicious sauce. Would definitely order again & recommend!

Really cute place with outdoor seating, small parking lot, and on street parking. Definitely…read moreshould have a reservation, which we did, but there were empty tables all around us, even though we were told they were booked solid when we tried to change the reservation time. Service was great. Our server was really attentive, with 4 - 5 tables pretty much seated within minutes of of us getting seated. I tried a Longo Cosmo. Not really my thing, but it was good. The espresso martini was better! We had drinks, an app, dinner and dessert! Rolling out of there is an understatement! And it was all super delicious. I had chicken francais, aone friend had the carbonara and the other had chicken caprese. We did start with calamari , which were delicious, super light and crunchy. Gelato and a chocolate mousse cake were delicious dessert choices. Sorry, forgot the dessert pics! Quality is what we had here, for the prices, I would have expected nothing less. I would come back here again to try the pizza so many have raved about. But the dinners looked so good, we went with our own meals.

Once you try pizza from The Back Door, you won't get it anywhere else. It's also a unique…read moreexperience. You literally go to one of the back doors of the Velvet Mill in Stonington and order at the counter (you can order online too). Take it home or bring it into the area inside the mill where there are numerous tables and a water supply. After you eat you can stroll around the mill and check out the stores. Overall great way to eat and fill some time.

The Back Door Kitchen & Pizzeria is a wood-fired pizzeria and restaurant that opened in Stonington,…read moreConnecticut in March 2024. It was founded by culinary couple Johan Jensen and Abbey Hemmann. Johan is a native of Denmark while Abbey is a Connecticut native. The two met in Cape Cod and eventually got married on White Crest Beach in Wellfleet. In July 2019, the couple opened their first restaurant, Whitecrest Eatery, at the Velvet Mill in Stonington. The historic building was originally home to the American Velvet Company, which operated from 1892 to 1996. Today it is a multipurpose building that is home to a thriving community of small businesses and artist studios. The American bistro with a weekly-changing menu soon won numerous awards and accolades. By 2024, the couple opened a new restaurant in the Velvet Mill. This time they would focus on artisanal wood-fired sourdough pizza as well as sandwiches, salads, and other delicious treats. Named for the "back door" of the Velvet Mill, the pizzeria soon won its own accolades. My sons and I recently had lunch at Back Door. I've visited the Velvet Mill numerous times, but this was my first visit since Back Door opened. After looking of the menu, we all decided to order and share the "Margherita" (fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato sauce, EVOO) and the "CBR" (house ranch, bacon, chicken, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, everything spice, lemon, dill). After ordering, we picked a table right by the pick-up window so we could watch the kitchen crew at work. Both pizzas had great crust that was crispy on the outside and yet chewy on the inside. The fresh ingredients gave the pies some rich flavors with a nice smoky finish. I really liked the "Margherita", but it was the topping combo on the "CBR" that left me really impressed. I washed everything down with a bottle of locally-produced Hosmer Mountain Birch Beer. We were all very happy with our lunch. Before leaving, my younger son had a delicious "Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie". He was nice enough to offer me and my older son a bite. We were impressed with Back Door and hope to return in the future!

First of all, my two kids and I ran in on a Wednesday night after a very late baseball game. We…read morewere starving and the place was closing soon. I explained that to the waitress and she said no problem we've got plenty of time. She couldn't have been more accommodating. To my surprise the pizza was absolutely delicious! My kids split a cheese pizza and I ordered a small pepperoni & mushroom. Yes we were starving so that could have influenced our delicious opinions but we still felt the same way when we ate the leftovers the following day for lunch. 5 stars for service and atmosphere and 5 stars for making delicious pizza!

Although the waitress was decent, there wasn't ANY toilet paper in the restroom and corroded…read morefaucet! Meatballs were totally mushy, salad was very wet even before I added my dressing, garlic bread was only slightly warmed, NOT oven toasted AT ALL, with lots of WET soggy butter!!!. Had to send the garlic bread back to get broiled and it took forever for it to return to my table. Won't be returning!