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    Lou Umberto's Italian Kitchen

    4.4 (86 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Pizza, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chloe H.

    Got a little smorgasbord of different Lou's prepared foods for lunch today. About $50 for a few things and overall was very satisfied. Knightsville is obviously a hot spot for authentic, quality Italian foods with descendants from Itri like my in-laws. This is the best Italian to-go spot in Cranston and Johnston. And I like more than PVD. Their bread and pizzas are amazing. Good crunch. tasty sauce. Liked the eggplant parm, italian tuna was spot-on and could have had 3-4 of the crab cakes if they weren't $9.99/each. The spinach pie was decent but would pass and stick with a nice grandma slice. Wanted to love the frittata but had some egg shells which killed the mood / slice.

    Jason B.

    Not a fan. I know a lot of people dig it, but I found the pizza to be very underwhelming. Bland, and really nothing to like about it. Certainly edible, but an easy pass. Friendly people, and a way too crowded inside.

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    Nick C.

    No wonder why they win awards every year, Lou's is most likely the top Italian deli in the state. So consistent, affordable and everything is high quality. I got a large sausage and peppers sandwich ($11.50). It was huge, had amazing bread and packed with meat. Their spinach pies ($3.25) and other calzones are amazing as well. Love this place!

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    Kristen S.

    Spinach pies were delicious, grandfather loved the soup. Staff was a little anxious and seemed to be making mistakes. I had to turn around half way down the road because the staff forgot to give me my slice of pizza. The manager threw an extra piece in my box as a way to make it right. Good selection of items and a decent sized seating area. The whole pizzas looked amazing and I will be ordering soon.

    Stephanie S.

    Had the opportunity to try this little hidden gem. Sampled a meat lovers, pepperoni and of all things a potato pizza. All the pizza's were fantastic, but the potato pizza was phenomenal. It's a focaccia dough with super thin slices of potato, fresh herbs and drizzled with olive oil....definitely try it, just be aware it takes an hour. I also tried a cream filled puff pastry dessert. Not my favorite but I'm not really a big dessert eater. Facility is super clean, and it's set up like an Italian deli....fresh take out that I know i'll go back to try.

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    Glen C.

    Burp... grabbed lunch to go at Lou Umberto's today which had a great vibe to it. I went there for the sandwich but was upsold on the Cherry pudding bread and figured I'd try a slice of pizza as I heard so much about it. The meatball sandwich was sooo good, the hard roll had a great crunch while the inside was soft, the meatballs were tender and melted in your mouth, and the sauce was delicious. I ate it so fast I don't know if the garlic was in the sauce or the meatball but the flavor exploded from the first to last bite. Best Meatball Sandwich I ever had except for mom's. The pizza... was soupy sloppy and I should not have attempted to try it on the way home while driving. But you know what they say, If it doesn't get all over the place it doesn't belong in your face. It was pretty tasty no doubt but I'd just as soon try other places for pizza. The Maraschino Cherry Pudding Bread was outstanding. $20.50 out the door.

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    The food is absolutely amazing!! We visit the restaurant at least once a week! Can't get enough of theircalzones and pizza zzz!

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    All of my italian favorites. Soup is divine. Love the prepared foods. Always stop when heading home from my stylist in Rhode Island.

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    Everything about Lou Umberto's Italian Kitchen is authentic and fabulous! Definitely returning when I am in Rhode Island next time.

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    Good is great, parking not so much, but worth it. Always fresh. Service is fast, and staff are very nice and knowledgeable.

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    It's an authentic Fresh Italian Deli. Brick oven pizza, anything I order is delicious

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    Love the broccoli rabe and sausage sub, as well as the chicken parm. Calzones were great. Nice people, good service.

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    Great food, staff, and service. They have a great assortment of items and their wings are delicious. Highly recommend!

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