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.
★★★★★“I ordered salmon over a mixed greens salad. The salad was not as fresh as it should have been. My husband hand pasta and meatballs which was extremely good. We both had the chicken orzo soup which was delicious. Our waitress Matty was very pleasant but not as attentive as I would have preferred.”
★★★★★“Excellent service, very clean Restaurant. Our dinner was cooked perfectly, plated plentiful. Desert was delicious. Mangr checked if we were satisfied. Nice area to do a little Department style store shopping (many to choose from) before or after you're lunch or dinner. We'll be looking forward to going back.”
★★★★★“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.”
★★★★★“Malik was our waiter, and he was nothing short of kind, attentive, and welcoming. He truly made our dining experience wonderful. As always, the food was absolutely phenomenal. Thank you for another exceptional meal and experience! 😊”
★★★★★“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.”
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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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