Rhode Island's Very First Italian Restaurant Has Been Around Forever
By Beth Price-Williams|Published July 21, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Do you ever just crave really good Italian food? Italian food that’s so delicious, so filling that it reminds you of the dishes your grandma or mom used to make? An authentic Italian meal just hits the spot, especially when we’re really hungry. Unfortunately, we don’t always have the time to prepare a meal from scratch. Next time you’ve got a hankering for Italian, visit this charming Italian restaurant in Rhode Island.
Join generations of Rhode Islanders who have made Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen Italian Restaurant, in Providence, their go-to spot for delicious, authentic Italian food.
The charming family-owned restaurant has been a popular Rhode Island staple since it first opened in 1956. Today, it stands as the state's longest family-owned restaurant.
Nibble on fresh bread as you browse the menu, bursting with delicious dishes. How about starting with an appetizer, such as the shrimp cocktail or the fried squid?
Perhaps you're craving a classic Italian spaghetti dish just like grandma used to make. You have plenty of choices - from the spaghetti and meatballs to the spaghetti Bolognese.
Click here for the official website of The Old Canteen Italian Restaurant. Or, go here for Facebook.
Have you ever been to The Old Canteen Italian Restaurant in Rhode Island? Share your experience in the comments! Love dining out? Click here to read about 11 of the most unique restaurants in Rhode Island.
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