The Best Pizza in Providence, RI

Looking to nab the best pizza in the Greater Providence area?

Steve Filippou’s Twisted Pizza in East Greenwich brings a Greek flair to the whole affair. Located at 1050 Main Street, this isn’t your average sub shop. His Twisted special is loaded with Calamita olives – fragrant with an intoxicating winey scent – and then topped with perfectly grilled chicken and Feta cheese. It’s all spread over a moderately crispy crust and baked to perfection. The Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmathakia, for Providians in the know), are tender and sweet and warmed to perfection. They come six to an order and cost just $4.99. A Hero Platter (pronounced "Hero") can be ordered with or without french fries. We asked for ours as an appetizer. It was served on a platter, and we were free to assemble the pieces ourselves. It was, again, well worth the $5.25. Catch Steve’s Monday - Saturday 11AM-10PM and Sunday 1PM-9AM.

Two Guys From Italy at 1980 Warwick Avenue in Warwick deserves a mention. The place has recently changed hands from longtime owner Joe, but the product remains as wonderful as ever with thin, bubbly crust, tangy sauce, and rich mozzarella on the pizza. The real difference is in the table service. Now you don’t have the little old Italian fellow behind the counter yelling "What? Do I look like your mother?" Every time you ask for a shaker of cheese. (For that kind of "table service" you’ll now need to go into the heart of Providence, to Federal Hill). Pizzas here start at $15, dinner specials around $12. Call (401)738-4743 for seasonal hours. Sample one of each and share.

Crusty’s Pizza on Warwick Ave offers real hand-thrown dough, real sauce, and about the best deal in Greater Providence with midweek twofers on large pizzas. The Steak and Cheese Subs at Crusty’s can’t be beat, and you’ll be entertained by a couple of bantering Greek brothers while you wait. Call (401)463-5123 ahead for faster service – though you might just sit back and enjoy the show.