Cutting Crew was playing over the speakers…read more At an Italian deli with a brick oven and an Italian flag hanging in the front window. (I Just) Died in Your Arms, 1986. Whitney Houston a few minutes earlier. Taylor Dayne before that. Huey Lewis somewhere in the rotation too. Somebody behind that counter was a kid in the late eighties and built the playlist around the songs they grew up with while the food their grandparents brought over from Italy came out of the oven twenty feet away. Lou Umberto opened this place in 2017 after graduating from Johnson and Wales. His family is from Cerreto Sannita, a hill town in Campania. He set up shop on Cranston Street, just outside Knightsville, on the edge of one of the oldest Italian neighborhoods in the city. Lauren and I went on a Monday afternoon. Gray skies. One of those quiet Rhode Island days where lunch slowly becomes dinner without anybody announcing the transition. Before we got inside, one of the guys working there was helping an elderly woman through the side door and walking her back toward her car with her groceries. That told me most of what I needed to know. Walk in and the room is doing four jobs at once without any of them getting in the others' way. Shelves stacked with imported groceries. Rummo pasta. Loacker wafers. Baci chocolates. Bottles of olive oil lined up beside jars of tomatoes and peppers. Along the opposite wall sits a long deli case full of prepared food. Eggplant parm. Broccoli rabe. Pasta in vodka sauce. Stuffed banana peppers. Pasta salad. Roasted vegetables. Then the bakery case. Tomato pie cut in squares with red sauce all the way to the edge and enough seasoning on top to perfume the whole counter. Potato pizza. Calzones. Spinach pies stacked on black trays. The kind of food that makes people walk in for one thing and leave with six. Near the front, bags of pizzelle tied shut with twist ties sat on a wire rack underneath a hanging sign that read Welcome Family and Friends. Normally signs like that feel decorative. This one didn't. And behind all of it, through the opening in the back, sat the brick oven. That being said. The pizza. The pepperoni pie came out raised on a metal stand by the window, the Italian flag moving outside in the gray afternoon behind it. Good looking pizza immediately. No stunt toppings. No overloaded nonsense. Just confidence. The pepperoni was placed, not dumped. Natural casing cups charred dark at the edges. Maybe fifteen slices total across the whole pie. Somebody understood restraint. The crust landed somewhere just outside classic New York style. Slightly thicker, but only enough to give the inside some chew. The outer rim puffed up high in spots and blistered dark from the oven. Flour still clung to the bottom and the back edge from the peel. The sauce tasted bright and barely cooked. In some bites it pushed forward sharp and fresh. In others it melted completely into the cheese. Sometimes all you tasted was crust, and that worked too. The cheese browned into amber patches across the surface that pure mozzarella usually doesn't create by itself. Probably some provolone mixed in there. I didn't ask. I should have asked. And the slice held beautifully. Crisp underneath. Enough structure to fold slightly at the front without collapsing. You could see the care in it immediately. Nothing rushed. Nothing overloaded. Nothing trying too hard. Just a very good neighborhood pizza made by people who seem to understand exactly what kind of place they want this to be. The kind of place where somebody helps an elderly woman through the side door before getting back to work. The kind of place that makes you think living nearby might not be the worst idea in the world. Don't forget to grab a bag of pizzelle on the way out.

This place makes the neighborhood even more Italian somehow. I ride by before they open and smell…read morethen cooking everyday....and it smells so good! Great place to go with someone who has different taste than you because the selection is vast, even different style of pizza but stay away from the white Italian one, it's addictive. My problem is that I want all of it. Even their drink variety is impressive. Don't have to read menus at all. You can walk in, see the long glass food fridge and point while grunting. Everyone else does Also, don't tell the Original Italian Bakery, the pizza chips are better here

My husband and I got the Tony Soprano grinders and they were delicious. All the ingredients were…read morefresh and tasty. We also bought a bottle of the Twin Oaks salad dressing for salads at home! You can call in your sandwich order and ours was ready on time!

Best deli in Rhode Island! They have the best selection and…read morehighest quality meats vegetables,dry goods. And nobody can come close to their sandwiches made on fresh hard rolls or soft rolls. Can't go wrong at Garden Hills Deli!!

The absolute best tuna salad sandwiches! We had four different grinders, all with fresh ingredients!read more

Very sad amount of meat on this wrap. Not worth it for the price. Had to combine the meat into half…read moreof the wrap to make it edible.

I was born and raised in the Bronx for 33 yrs so I loveeee an Italian deli…read more I've lived in Rhode Island for three years and I've never had sandwiches as good as the ones from the Bronx until recently trying Michaelangelo's . The bread is soooooo fresh - I had a steak and cheese and chicken parm- unbelievably delicious !!! I'm actually picking up an order today for my daughter and I. I'm excited to turn her on to this place as well. Keep up the a amazing job!

A fantastic place for terrific food and casual lunching…read more My colleague and I were here last week and we chose it because of all the great reviews. What they offer is a big variety of deli sandwiches and menu items that are all fresh and delicious. This is a great getaway from the "Sysco" type food" you get at the fast food and fast, casual restaurants. This is a family owned place that takes pride in making you happy. By coincidence both of us selected the "godfather" sandwich. They give you a choice of either soft roll or hard roll. We both went with a hard roll. On this sandwich you get. grilled chicken, prosciutto, melted, sharp, provolone cheese, red peppers, and balsamic vinaigrette. Just writing this review makes me wanna go right now and get another one. Topped off lunch with an orange soda. The owner is a third generation family member. He cares very deeply about the quality of food and it's freshness. We will definitely be back.

The food here is absolutely incredible & full of flavor. It is one of those places you keep coming…read moreback to because everything is consistently fresh & delicious. The staff is warm & engaging. My go-to is the supreme gyro: perfectly seasoned gyro meat, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, red onions, feta cheese & banana peppers topped with creamy tzatziki sauce & wrapped in warm Greek flatbread. Every bite is the perfect mix of savory, tangy & fresh. You can really tell the ingredients are high quality & prepared with love! They also have a wonderful specialty market filled with great spices, specialty ingredients & unique items you won't always find elsewhere. Be sure to try the halva - they carry it in several different flavors & it is yummi & unique. The baklava is also outstanding. Both are the perfect sweet treat to take home after an amazing meal! NOM NOM NOM #YUM

I visited here after Sonia's Deli had their renovation and I love the look of it! I love the…read moretraditional rug wallpaper they have on the wall, it really gives it an authentic Armenian look. The art on the walls are also a great touch as well as the sitting area with backgammon available to play. I also love the food and drinks they have in the grocery section. I do wish they had more selections to choose from though. In terms of more options of Russian/Armenian food like deli meat, dairy products, smoked fish, fruits/veggies, candy, cookies, juice... The prices here are steep, it's a big reason as to why I don't shop here often. It's a shame because I would love to support an Armenian business.

Awesome food! Great place! Wonderful owners! Excellent location! Highly recommend! We will be back!read more

Try and support small business. Ordered a #14 chicken bacon ranch…read more What I received was a dry, overcooked chicken cutlet that was microwaved lukewarm and no bacon to be found. For $14.00 I expect more. Market Basket produces a better product. No wonder why it was empty at 12:45 on a weekday.

This place is great. Extensive menu, fresh food and a great staff…read more Very quick service

Based on the recommendation from a friend, we took a ride to this Greek Deli and were amazed at the…read morenumber of tables and the huge menu that was offered. Questions we had about specific menu items were patiently answered by any and all of the waitstaff. Meals are cooked from scratch with fresh ingredients. I was pleased with the Greek spinach pie which was different from an Italian spinach pie. It was a flaky phyllo exterior with a filling of baby spinach, and feta and ricotta cheese ! Hubby had a fantastic entree, a well-cooked orso pasta with tenderloin tips in a delicious red sauce. Two other guests at our table were thrilled with the spinach pie and equally delighted with the huge Italian grinder filled with ham, provolone, salami, capicola, and sopresatta. Also available were a number of non-alcoholic drinks, extras, soups, and salads. There were many comfortable areas with tables for four so eating one's meal was relaxing along with chatting with friends. The waitstaff never rushed anyone which made the experience a great one.

Massive sandwiches! You can easily split one between two adults. They are open early so we grabbed…read moresandwiches to go for the beach.

Today was my first visit to Father and Sons Deli, and let me tell you--this place delivers in every…read moresense of the word. I ordered the Turkey BLT sub, and it was nothing short of perfection. From the first bite, I knew I had stumbled upon something special. The turkey was incredibly fresh and piled high--not that prepackaged stuff, but real, juicy, hand-carved goodness. The bacon? Crispy, smoky, and cooked just right. It added that perfect crunch and a savory kick that brought the whole sandwich to life. Fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and just the right amount of mayo balanced everything beautifully. All of it was nestled inside a fresh-baked sub roll that was soft on the inside with a golden, slightly chewy crust. Absolute sandwich bliss. The staff was friendly, fast, and clearly takes pride in what they do. You can feel the warmth of a true family-run business the moment you walk in. If you're on the fence--go. Trust me. I came for a quick bite and left planning my next visit. Father and Sons Deli just set the new gold standard for subs in town.