Experience Avvio
Explore the welcoming atmosphere, beautifully plated dishes, and contemporary design that make Avvio a destination for Italian cuisine in Cranston.
Services
What We Serve
From classic Italian dishes to wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, every plate reflects our commitment to quality ingredients and careful preparation.
Neapolitan Pizza
Pasta Dishes
Including rigatoni bolognese and chicken con pollo
Veal & Seafood
Veal ragu, salmon, and fresh preparations
Antipasti
Cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, and olives
Salads
House Caesar and seasonal greens
Wine & Cocktails
Curated selection and craft options
Desserts
Tiramisu and seasonal specialties
Why choose us
Why Locals Choose Avvio
Guests return again and again for perfectly executed Italian cooking, servers who genuinely care about their experience, and a clean, inviting space.
Pasta and meatballs prepared 'extremely good' with rich, satisfying flavors
Antipasti plate praised as large, generous, and beautifully composed
Staff labels to-go containers so you know exactly what's inside
Attentive bartenders and servers create a welcoming atmosphere on busy nights
Manager personally checks in to ensure every guest is satisfied
Reviews
Guest Reviews
Our guests consistently praise the quality of our food, the warmth of our team, and the care we put into every meal.
★★★★★“Our go to whenever in the Cranston area. We had to run errands at Garden City Center at the last minute and was not able to get a reservation for a table for dinner. No worries was able to get a seat at the bar with about a 15 minute wait. This was on a busy Saturday night and we got lucky. Bartenders were busy but attentive. The drinks are always good. Did something different and tried the Ca dei Frati 'I Frati' Lugana white wine and was pleasantly surprised! The arancini and the Ceasar salad were prepared just right and very tasteful. Our go to meals are the chicken con pollo and the rigatoni bolognese. Finish up with tiramisu and you have yourself a great meal! Even better are the points you accrue to use for future meals within the Newport restaurant group.”
★★★★★“Not sure why they are asking about roo.s instead of food. Went to Avvio for the first time. We ordered the antipasti to start. It was a large plate of cured meats, cheeses, marinated eggplant and artichoke, olives and more. My wife got the eggplant sandwich and I got the veal ragu. We both enjoyed our meal and our server was excellent all throughout the meal. We weren't able to finish everything so our server put the leftovers in the to go containers and labeled each one so we know what was inside. The place was busy but not slammed so we really didn't have to wait. I would definitely go back and we enjoyed our dining experience.”
★★★★★“I had lunch at this restaurant today. I started with the Burrata. I was surprised to have grapes with this dish as I’m used to having tomatoes. When the menu said “grapes” I thought it meant grape tomatoes. I was wrong; however, it paired well together. I then ordered the Lobster Gnocchi, which was delicious. For dessert, I ordered the Nutella Cheesecake & an espresso martini. Both were good. My server was very nice & didn’t make me feel rushed despite me being alone & it being Mother’s Day. Check out was very easy as they allow a QR code to be scanned to pay the check. Would definitely recommend for a nice lunch or dinner 💕”
★★★★★“One of my favorite places to come for lunch! Miz, Ian and Rachelle take great care of me on the bar. They are an awesome team and truly great bartenders! Great food, great drinks, great service, what more could you want?! Get the chicken milanese 😋”
★★★★★“Really enjoyed the food here; the gnocchi was perfect as was the eggplant parmesan. Our server, George, took great care of us and it was a lovely lunch. Good restaurant.”
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Check hoursLocated in the heart of Cranston near Garden City Center. We're open for lunch and dinner most days, with extended hours on weekends. Call ahead for reservations, especially on busy nights.
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