Cassarino's

4.7

2429 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Cassarino's Ristorante on Historic Federal Hill has established itself as one of Rhode Island's premiere Italian eateries since 1988. We combine a Northern Italian flavor with new world cuisine. Our ingredients are delivered fresh daily from local purveyors under the watchful eyes of our culinary team.

***Please note that table requests on Friday and Saturday nights will be taken into account, but not guaranteed***

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Dining Bar
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 751-3333
Website
http://www.cassarinosri.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Melvin Vargas & Nate Forrant
Catering
Please refer to our website for catering orders or call us at 401-751-3333. You can also email us CassarinosRI@aol.com for more details.
Private party facilities
We have three floors in the restaurant and we typically host private parties on the second or third floor. The second floor has a max of 60 people and the third floor has a max of 45 people.We accept large/private parties Sunday-Thursday ALL DAY, and Friday/Saturdays LUNCH ONLY. Private events can be booked by phone or email: CassarinosRI@aol.com

Location
177 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903
Area
Providence
Cross Street
Cross Street: Dean Street<br />Valet weeknights after 5pm, all day Sat &amp
Parking details
Sunday-Thursday we offer Complimentary Valet parking in front of the restaurant, as well as street parking. On Fridays and Saturdays after 3pm Atwells Ave is closed for Al Fresco Dining- after this time we offer Complimentary valet parking at the corner of Dean St and Atwells Ave.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

Sunday Supper Club
Multiple dates available
3 Course Pre-Fixed Menu - Dine in Only $42.95 per person - $10.00 charge for any steak, filet or veal chop Course One: Calamari, Bruschetta, or Caesar salad Course Two: Any entree from our dinner menu (Excluding 32oz. & 48oz. sirloins) Course Three: Tiramisu, Cheesecake, or Cannoli

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What 2,429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Providence County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cassarino's on Federal Hill delights with "excellent food and service," offering a diverse menu featuring Italian specialties. Guests rave about "large portions," and "attentive staff," with standout dishes like chicken Marsala and gnocchi aurora. The lively atmosphere and "great value" make it a top choice for locals and newcomers alike.

2,429 Reviews

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Marc
Greater Boston
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always excellent. The menu is very large with a lot of variety. We ate at the bar and the bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. We met the owner, he was grateful for our business.
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Sara
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Worth the money. Food is top notch and the service is impeccable.
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David
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my college aged daughter for dinner before basketball game. Service was prompt, food was great & price was right!
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Chris
Rhode Island
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and my girlfriend came here for our 5 year anniversary and it was definitely worth it. The food was so good best Italian food I’ve had in a long time the drinks were amazing. I would definitely recommend going here.
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Abby
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The entree portions are enormous and definitely worth it.
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Karen
Greater Boston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had great service and our server was very patient when we ad questions. The food was delicious, and the portions very generous.
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Amanda
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, nothing really stood out. Very loud.
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Stephen
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely service great food valet parking all top notch. A very elevated version of classic ItaloAmerican cuisine. In a more like mom used to make rather than showy foodie way.
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JOE
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was good for the most part. Bread was stale and the service could have been better but it wasn’t terrible.
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Judy
Greater Boston
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Went to Cassarino's for date with, my husband and me with another couple. We had a great table overlooking Atwell's Ave. The room temp was comfortable; the noise level was moderate, i.e., not quiet, but we were able to have a private conversation among our table. It was Restaurant Week during our visit, so each of us took advantage of the special offerings. Cassarino's offering allowed us a selection of 3 appetizers and desserts to choose from and any regular entree from the menu, so there were a lot of options. 3 out of the 4 of us thought our meals were very good; 1 of us thought the meal was "good". One of my friends is gluten free, so she asked the waiter to advise her on her options. At times the waiter was hesitant with my friend's request for gluten free options (e.g., she asked for the calamari to be sauteed vs. breaded & fried, that request was denied), ultimately the waiter was able to identify options for my friend. My primary criticism is related to the service. Several times we had to ask for things that I would normally expect a waiter to bring including new utensils (which the waiter had cleared), fresh ground pepper, and parmesan cheese (it is an Italian restaurant so I expected parm cheese to be pro forma). Overall Cassarino's is a good restaurant, but not the best you'll find in Federal Hill.
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FAQs

Cassarino's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 751-3333.

Cassarino's is rated 4.7 stars by 2429 OpenTable diners.