When we first walked in we were greeted by the bartender/waiter/host who was fantastic. Genuinely…read morewarm, genuinely happy to be there. We grabbed seats at the bar, naturally, and the first thing we noticed was how clean the place looked. This spot used to be Midici, run by a great guy named Brian, and if you were anywhere near East Providence and in the mood for pizza, it was the place to go. The crust was always perfectly crispy with that Neapolitan chew, and the wood fired oven was put to great use across the whole menu. Toward the end of the Midici era things had started to feel a little run down, borderline dingy. Not anymore. From the dining room to the bathrooms, the whole place has had a real facelift. One note: the walls are a little bare. My partner, who is an artist, pointed out that bringing the olive branch motif already present in the table and bar decor to a simple white outline on the walls could be a really lovely touch. We ordered wine and were a little bummed to find a couple of old favorites no longer on the list. In the Midici days, we'd reach for the Tormaresca Chardonnay when we wanted a white, or the Cedar and Salmon when we were in the red mood. We settled on a Chianti and it was quite nice. On to the main event. My partner's usual here is the pesto pizza with ricotta, but a special caught her eye, the Lemon Ricotta and Arugula. It was the highlight of the night. The crust came out beautifully blistered, the arugula was piled fresh and generously across the whole pie, and the combination of big pieces of garlic, lemon zest, and actual lemon slices made for something really bright and satisfying. Honestly, just looking at it made you want to dig in. I went with the Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza, also off the specials menu. The outer crust was spot on, but toward the center things got a little thin and soggy, not quite pick up and eat territory. The toppings were generous but crowded in the middle, leaving the outer edges a little bare. The flavors were good overall, though I'd love more Caesar presence. Not sure what sauce was used as the base, but a proper Caesar dressing might be worth exploring for this one. It's still our favorite spot in the area for pizza, and the new owners have clearly put real care into the place. A little fine-tuning on execution and they'll have something really special on their hands.

This lovely restaurant had the best gluten free pizza I have had in a very long time. The services…read morewas friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the seating as it gave enough distance between tables to feel that our dining was intimate. Great place for a conversation and yummy food .

Excellent menu selection. Bottomless cup of coffee. The home fries were very good. Maybe gold…read morepotatoes, seasoned perfectly. Loved my omelette as well. Service was friendly and checkout was prompt. A 6th star for ventilation. Many breakfast places have poor vents and the breakfast smell remains on your clothing. Not here! Great ventilation and air conditioning. Small parking lot, but plenty of on street parking.

The food was great as always. I got the Marilyn Monroe, avocado, mushrooms, spinach and cheddar…read more With side of bacon. Oh and can't forget the unlimited cranberry mimosas. My friend got a chicken bowel special, she enjoyed it. The service was exceptional so friendly. The 50's dinner vibe is amazing love the red and chrome. Hopefully it doesn't take another year to get back.