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.

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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.

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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?

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If you like seafood with your pasta, try the shrimp scampi linguine or the shrimp a la marinara.

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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.

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Don’t forget to check out the traditional pasta dishes - fettuccine Alfredo, baked lasagna, and manicotti, for example.

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Ready to cap off your filling meal with dessert? Tiramisu, Spumoni, and mud pie are among your choices.

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Indulge in a scrumptious, authentic Italian dish at The Old Canteen Italian Restaurant, open Wednesday through Monday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Address: 120 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI, 02903

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