We came here for a family dinner to celebrate our grandfather's birthday and honestly, I'm still…read morethinking about it two hours later. Our whole family can't stop talking about how good everything was. That says a lot. First, the space. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the acoustics are genuinely impressive. My grandfather wears hearing aids and he had zero trouble following conversation all night. That's rare and it meant so much to us. We had a reservation and they sat us early, which immediately set the tone. The bread and bread oil kit they bring out? Do not skip it. Just trust me. We had kids with us and their food came out so fast I actually laughed. Our food followed shortly after and the pasta was truly exceptional. Just genuinely high quality, generous portions, and completely worth every penny. We were shocked at how affordable the bill was for what we got. Our server Envy was an absolute gem. Friendly, attentive, and so kind. But honestly the whole staff was like that. Other servers who weren't even in our section came over just to joke around with our kids. The table was never cluttered. A dirty dish sat in front of us for maybe ten seconds before it was gone. I travel for work domestically and for pleasure domestically and internationally and can say that Bar Lino is the only flawless restaurant experience I have ever had. Flawless from start to finish. We will be back. Bring everyone you love!

There's a mural on the back wall at Bar Lino on Atwood Avenue in Johnston. Black background, white…read moretype, Italian town names stacked and scattered across the whole thing. Sant'Angelo. Napoli. Fondi. Itri. That last one matters. That's where Joe and Esther DeQuattro's family recipes come from. That's the promise on the wall. Joe and Esther have been building serious Italian restaurants in Rhode Island since 2002. Pane e Vino on Federal Hill. Massimo, also on Federal Hill. Bar Lino is the newest, and they've built something that has no business looking this good in a Johnston strip mall. Red leather barstools, black tile floor with white cross inlay, globe pendants, warm light, a full liquor wall. Walk in and you forget where you parked. Start with the meatballs. Two of them, in sauce, with a dollop of ricotta on the plate. Tender, dense, moist all the way through. The sauce and the meat came from the same place of intention. Sunday dinner The ricotta cooled things down just enough. Get these. We went for the grandma pizza. Fior di latte, pepperoni, black olives added. It arrived on a sheet pan looking exactly right, cut into squares, edges golden. The crust looked like it would crunch, somewhere between focaccia and Pizza Hut visually and in its golden brown texture, but it didn't deliver in either direction. The sauce soaked into the dough. The cheese separated from the top. The pepperoni carried the pie, crispy-edged and punchy, and did it well. The grandma pie has four versions on the menu. The one with pink vodka sauce and roasted garlic might be worth the next visit. If I come back again I am probably going to shoot for a chicken or veal parm because I think they probably do an excellent version of that based on all visual cues. Service was professional and well-timed. There when you needed them, gone when you didn't.

This is a solid local store and definitely worth a stop if you're in the Cranston area. The first…read morething I noticed was how clean and well maintained the store is. It's organized without feeling overly polished or sterile, and it's easy to walk around and actually look through the selection without feeling cramped. The ample parking is another plus, which sounds like a small thing until you've tried making a quick stop at a place where parking is a hassle. I was particularly happy with the beer selection. There's a good variety, with enough choices that you can find the familiar stuff while still having some opportunities to try something different. The wine selection is even better. There's a pretty broad range, so whether you already know what you want or just want to browse for something interesting, there's plenty to look through. They also have a decent cigar section, which was a nice bonus. It's not the reason I would make the trip by itself, but having a cigar selection alongside the beer and wine makes the store a little more interesting than your typical neighborhood liquor shop. Overall, I had a good experience at Atwood. Clean store, plenty of parking, good beer and wine selections, and a respectable cigar section. Nothing about the visit gave me a reason to complain, although I reserve five stars for places that really manage to distinguish themselves. Four stars feels right here. It's a very good local store that I would happily visit again.

I'm very disappointed because we've been giving Atwood our business for many years now but on the…read more26th I bought 2 bottles of wine and on the 27th I noticed my bank showing a double debit for that amount. It would have been fairly simple for the manager to refund me the 23.98 but instead he was not very nice and told me he couldn't do anything about it, I would have to call my bank. The bank filed a claim but they're going to have to call Atwood anyway and it will just take longer. Shame on the manager on duty today, Monday, January 3, 2024!

Went with my friend to visit his parents who live nearby. Dad wanted 30 of Bud Light. Nice little…read morestand alone place and as everyone says doesnt look like much but they do have a nice selection of beer. Only time there but the fellow working was very nice so I said I would give him good word. If you drive by it and are thirsty stop in.

This liquor store is honestly a little hidden gem!! I guess the outside made me think it was gonna…read morebe a little "hole in the wall"-ish but it definitely is a lot nicer then I expected!! Ran in to grab some 151 which I had no idea was discontinued..( just trying to light my volcano bowl on fire here!!) The guy working was super friendly,funny and helpful :) . They do have a great selection of everything and the prices are much cheaper then anywhere else in the area. The store is well kept and overall very clean. I'll definitely be a return customer considering the great service, awesome prices and convenient location. ;-)

While not much has changed about Alpine, the service has been a little less stellar of late, and…read morethey've rotated new stock into the craft beer section less than would be optimal - I don't think they're moving as much craft product as they originally hoped. They do continue to bring in some interesting deals in small lots, mostly in wine and spirits. They have a fair selection of gift sets right now, as well. In all, this remains a very good local go-to liquor store, but I can't justify calling it five stars.

I tend to visit Alpine on my way home from work only as it's right on the way…read more The store is a bit small, but has a decent selection of my alcohol staples. A large cold section offers a good variety of beer, though not much in the way of craft brews. The one thing that puts me off about this place is it seems the wine bottles are always dusty. The wine itself is fine, but it seems that there isn't a whole lot of pride in this store.

They have one of the best deals in town on my LAB red wine box- $18.99/box! If you buy a case of…read morewine they give you a 10% discount so you really can't beat that! The new owners are super friendly and the store is clean and has an amazing selection of beer, wine and spirits. I definitely recommend Sak's even though I no longer live in the neighborhood!

The new owners are super friendly- we come here for some specifics on wine and they give you a 10%…read morediscount if you buy a case- can't beat it!

Local - Clean - Organized - Great prices, deals AND discounts.. there's a "point system" every…read morepurchase give your points which turn into $5 to use there! Great selections of beer, wine and spirits.. everyone is always so friendly and knowledgeable (if you need any recommendations).

the woman at the 1st register.. short hair, late 40's/ early 50"s , slight build''' TOTALLY…read moreRUDE...let me stand in line..I was only customer going to register at that time...she was watching another employee in the wine area... finally she looked my way..never said a thing' I went up to register and she scanned my bottle/$34 . I paid & she slid the bottle towards me..never asking if I wanted a bag or asking for the rewards #. I made her bag it & go back to into the system to record my purchase. Maybe she had a bad night or morning.. I get it...BUT throw the attitude in the recycling bin & act human...my 1st bad experience in that store. I go there 2x a week...if she's there the next time I shop I'm going elsewhere...