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    Paula's Place

    3.4 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveItalian, Portuguese

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    Just an old timey joint w great sassy waitresses.
    Jaki G.

    It's nothing special, or fancy, and they don't have a line out the door... Wait... They don't have a line out the door!!! After driving to T's, then Cozy Grill and leaving both because we were too impatient to wait we crashed at Paula's. No line, no waiting. Pure heaven. The staff is real and I love it. It's just a dated looking place, but the food comes out quick and it is always good. Plenty of tables in this place. Good for big groups.

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    Bonnie S.

    The best fish and chips and tuna melt we have ever had. The service and prices are awesome We will be back again soon.

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    Alyssa D.

    I can't speak about the price. My Mom paid. I can't speak about the coffee, I didn't try it. The food.. I Loved it! This is a greasy spoon, bigger inside than I thought it'd be, but no frills (nothing pretty about it really). BUT! Great service and great food. First time customer and I'll be back again soon!

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    Sara B.

    I really liked Paula's. The restaurant has lots of space and a huge menu that is hanging from the wall. They have all the traditional breakfast items and daily specials. They also have some Portuguese breakfast items which is a good option. I had the oatmeal with fresh fruit and brown sugar. The oatmeal was delicious, creamy and very filling. My husband had an omelet with Portuguese style shredded meat. He loved it. My daughter love her Mickey Mouse pancake. She said it was soft and fluffy. I will definitely return to Paula's the next time I'm in Warwick. I highly recommend Paula's for a great breakfast.

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    Love coming here! Cozy diner with a friendly staff. Very welcoming. The staff is very nice. Food is great and the price is very fair

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    Viola Cucina

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    4.7
    (73 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Came in for a girls dinner. The waiter helped us decide on what to get and did not lead us astray!…read moreEverything was super tasty! The place is adorable and cozy, the bathroom was clean and surprisingly large for the general size of the place!

    Mostly Smoke and mirrors.... At first glance, their website…read morelooks impressive, their menu looks authentic, and their staff promised 'everything' made fresh and to order. But upon tasting their food, it was clear, 'Viola' is just another Americanized Italian restaurant. We started with an a la carte order of: 'House made focaccia, roasted garlic spread, evoo, craft butter' This was fresh and tasty. We then shared the 'Caesar: traditional romaine hearts, foccaccia croutons, shaved pecorino cheese. classic caesar dressing.' This lacked any flavour, the romaine was cut into too small pieces, there was no hint of garlic or anchovy in the dressing. But the most disappointing dishes were the pasta dishes: 'Fettucini bolognese, house made, beef, pork, veal ragu, pecorino, basil, calabrian Chili.' 'Scampi viola, squid ink linguini, shrimp garlic, white wine, julienned vegetables, preserved lemon butter.' Although the pastas were freshly made, their textures were compromised; both pasta dishes were not 'al dente'. In fact the Scampi viola was drenched in a dark gravy and greasy. This is just not a very skilled preparation of pasta. A fresh pasta needs very little sauce, and should be dressed very simply so the 'textures' can be enjoyed. I ordered the: 'Zuppa di vongole: fresh little neck clams, vino biqnco, fresh herbs, crostini.' But this dish was replaced by a fried calamari dish. This was well prepared, actually the only star of the evening. This restaurant may succeed on its 'blandness' but will never attract the discerning diner who wants and appreciates authentic Italian cuisine. ~tiaotse~

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    Avvio Ristorante

    Avvio Ristorante

    4.1
    (425 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    I don't know what has taken me so long to get to Avvio. I'm a Cranston native and have been back…read moreliving in Cranston for over four years. For some reason, this restaurant just hasn't been on my radar. I was craving a good woodfired pizza and there aren't too many restaurants that make me a Neapolitan style pizza. While theirs is not officially Neapolitan, it's pretty damn close. I am a fan of Margherita pizza with prosciutto and heaping ton of basil. So that's what I ordered as well as some cocktails. I've now been three times in the past month, and I've gotten to try several different drinks on their menu, but I never deviate from the pizza. The pizza is a little on the small side, I would like it to be a little bit bigger, but it is absolutely delicious. It has hit the mark every single time. The sauce has excellent flavor, it's clear they use a simple recipe with San marzano tomatoes which is a staple for Neapolitan pizza . The prosciutto is good quality, as is the mozzarella. My mom had the chicken Parm and very much enjoyed it. The service here is truly excellent. I've had three different servers and each time they were incredibly attentive, consistently checking in and making sure my water was refilled. I drink a ton of water, and a lot of times at restaurants I have to try to flag someone down or even go to the bar to get a refill and that has never happened and I doubt will in my experience here. They have a decent wine list and a great cocktail list. This is one of the few restaurants that has lavender simple syrup, which is one of my favorite things ever because I am a huge fan of lavender gin cocktails. The two purple drinks pictured are a lavender gin cocktail that I always request and it was made wonderfully each time. I've also sampled the espresso martini with half Baileys and half Frangelico and it was one of the best espresso cocktails I've had. Finally, I tried the pretty in pink, which is on their current cocktail menu. The drink itself tasted fine, it has lavender in it, which is a favorite as well as gin, but the glass that it served in is more like a whiskey on the rocks glass. It would have been better in a coupe or martini glasses, which is what I would expect one given the name, for presentation purposes, but also functionality. It has Aperol foam on top, and due to the glass and the fact that there was ice in it, the foam kind of dripped down the glass and made it very sticky and unpleasant to drink. I ended up asking for a straw which helped a lot, but I would recommend to the bar to change this to a coupe glass because it would be more functional, and the ice is not needed. The drink itself had a nice taste, and I would order it again with some adjustments. The bathrooms have always been kept clean every time I've utilized them. When you walk in, there is first a bar area which has ample seating and high tops, and then the main dining room, which is minimally decorated but classy looking. The kitchen is an open concept so you can see into it while you eat. Avvio is going to be a monthly if not weekly stop for me. Highly recommend.

    Stopped into Avvio for lunch and had a great experience. I ordered the burger and it was absolutely…read moredelicious--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The fries were just as impressive, crispy and addictive in the best way. A special shoutout to Anya and Tom behind the bar--they were attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout. Already looking forward to coming back again soon.

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