The best restaurants in Johnston

36 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Pastas, traditional entrees & a robust wine list are offered at this elegant Italian restaurant.

1710 Cranston St (Cranston)

Pastas, traditional entrees & a robust wine list are offered at this elegant Italian restaurant.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

550 Hartford Ave (Providence)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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A&W

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Fast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.

460 Putnam Pike (Greenville)

Fast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.

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Siena

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Popular Northern Italian spot in upscale but welcoming digs, with a long wine list & a cocktail bar.

400 Putnam Pike (Smithfield)

Popular Northern Italian spot in upscale but welcoming digs, with a long wine list & a cocktail bar.

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Tom’s Kitchen

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Counter-serve pizzeria featuring pies such as the Buffalo-chicken pizza plus calzones, subs & wings.

1526 Smith St (North Providence)

Counter-serve pizzeria featuring pies such as the Buffalo-chicken pizza plus calzones, subs & wings.

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Italian dinners & early-bird specials in a relaxed venue with a full bar & live bands on weekends.

39 Phenix Ave (Cranston)

Italian dinners & early-bird specials in a relaxed venue with a full bar & live bands on weekends.

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Traditional Italian dishes & cocktails, plus a take-out deli, in a relaxed setting open since 1971.

1357 Hartford Ave

Traditional Italian dishes & cocktails, plus a take-out deli, in a relaxed setting open since 1971.

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Sonic Drive-In

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Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

777 Cranston St (Cranston)

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

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Casual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.

1386 Atwood Ave

Casual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.

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Julianna's

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Bright, basic restaurant serving Bolivian & Peruvian dishes, desserts & fresh juices.

189 Pocasset Ave (Providence)

Bright, basic restaurant serving Bolivian & Peruvian dishes, desserts & fresh juices.

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Casual Japanese steakhouse featuring teppanyaki chefs cooking tabletop, plus sushi & a full bar.

375 Putnam Pike Ste 30 (Smithfield)

Casual Japanese steakhouse featuring teppanyaki chefs cooking tabletop, plus sushi & a full bar.

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Branch of a sandwich shop chain offering subs, wraps & salads, plus rice & grain bowls.

375 Putnam Pike (Smithfield)

Branch of a sandwich shop chain offering subs, wraps & salads, plus rice & grain bowls.

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Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

446 Putnam Pike (Greenville)

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

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Italian restaurant offering traditional pastas & entrees in a casual, warm atmosphere.

1200 Hartford Ave #109

Italian restaurant offering traditional pastas & entrees in a casual, warm atmosphere.

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Nino's Pizza

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Neighborhood fixture serving familiar Italian fare & thin-crusted brick-oven pizzas since 1957.

500 Atwood Ave (Cranston)

Neighborhood fixture serving familiar Italian fare & thin-crusted brick-oven pizzas since 1957.

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Five Guys

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Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

1450 Hartford Ave

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

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Lively restaurant offering all-you-can-eat Korean-style BBQ & hot pot, plus private karaoke rooms.

300 George Waterman Rd

Lively restaurant offering all-you-can-eat Korean-style BBQ & hot pot, plus private karaoke rooms.

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Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

1450 Hartford Ave

Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

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New York-style pies (including chicken-parm), plus wings, steak & cheese subs and grape leaves.

152 Gansett Ave (Cranston)

New York-style pies (including chicken-parm), plus wings, steak & cheese subs and grape leaves.

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Family-owned and proud, Catanzaro's Pizzeria Cranston turns out pies with bright house sauce and stromboli-style calzones made fresh early…

1283 Park Ave (Cranston)

Family-owned and proud, Catanzaro's Pizzeria Cranston turns out pies with bright house sauce and stromboli-style calzones made fresh early each day... they go fast. Think Italian comfort food that actually tastes like someone’s mom cares, perfect for an easy win this week.

From the Cranston newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Pollo Campero

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Guatemala-born counter-serve chain specializing in fried & grilled chicken & sides.

661 Atwells Ave (Providence)

Guatemala-born counter-serve chain specializing in fried & grilled chicken & sides.

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Brasa & Chifa

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Casual, Peruvian spot for rotisserie chicken and other Latin fare, plus Chinese eats.

712 Admiral St (Providence)

Casual, Peruvian spot for rotisserie chicken and other Latin fare, plus Chinese eats.

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Casual Guatemalan joint in a colorful space serving big portions of homestyle eats & margaritas.

1049 Atwells Ave (Providence)

Casual Guatemalan joint in a colorful space serving big portions of homestyle eats & margaritas.

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Texas Roadhouse

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Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

99 Garfield Ave (Cranston)

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

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For a no-fuss weeknight fix, Don Jose Tequilas Restaurant hits with homestyle plates, sizzling fajitas, burritos, and Ceviche de Camarones…

351 Atwells Ave (Providence)

For a no-fuss weeknight fix, Don Jose Tequilas Restaurant hits with homestyle plates, sizzling fajitas, burritos, and Ceviche de Camarones that actually tastes fresh. Order delivery or takeout, or linger at the sidewalk tables with beer, wine, and cocktails.

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Imaginative seasonal New American bistro with open kitchen & casual vibe earns buzz among foodies.

500 Broadway (Providence)

Imaginative seasonal New American bistro with open kitchen & casual vibe earns buzz among foodies.

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Los Andes

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Creative Peruvian & Bolivian seafood & meat dishes, plus cocktails, in a relaxed, unassuming space.

903 Chalkstone Ave (Providence)

Creative Peruvian & Bolivian seafood & meat dishes, plus cocktails, in a relaxed, unassuming space.

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Hei Place

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Local Pan-Asian chain serving sushi & a variety of classic entrees in a funky, modern space.

1 Commerce Way

Local Pan-Asian chain serving sushi & a variety of classic entrees in a funky, modern space.

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West Side Diner

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Casual diner for American meals such as pancakes, omelets and hash, known for its quick service.

1380 Westminster St (Providence)

Casual diner for American meals such as pancakes, omelets and hash, known for its quick service.

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Big Tony's Pizza

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Big Tony's Pizza keeps it classic Providence with crisp, cheesy pies, grinders and calzones, plus those playful gangster wraps named after…

525 Eaton St (Providence)

Big Tony's Pizza keeps it classic Providence with crisp, cheesy pies, grinders and calzones, plus those playful gangster wraps named after the icons. Family-run vibe, friendly service, and walls packed with RI and NY history... the kind of spot you rely on when you want the real deal.

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Craving legit wood-cooked BBQ with a little island swagger this week? Fire & Flavor Smokehouse blends slow-smoked staples with bright…

11 Aleppo St (Providence)

Craving legit wood-cooked BBQ with a little island swagger this week? Fire & Flavor Smokehouse blends slow-smoked staples with bright Caribbean-inspired spice, so you can chase tender brisket, saucy ribs, and sides that actually slap, then pretend you won’t go back again by Thursday.

From the Cranston newsletter, August 21, 2026

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Casual joint for barbecue, chicken and brisket, plus beers and cocktails.

9 Parade St (Providence)

Casual joint for barbecue, chicken and brisket, plus beers and cocktails.

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Troop

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Chill hangout with funky decor for eclectic street food fare & cheekily named craft cocktails.

60 Valley St (Providence)

Chill hangout with funky decor for eclectic street food fare & cheekily named craft cocktails.

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Olneyville New York System Restaurant in Cranston keeps it classic with snappy hot wieners all the way, crisp fries, and coffee milk, plus…

18 Plainfield St (Providence)

Olneyville New York System Restaurant in Cranston keeps it classic with snappy hot wieners all the way, crisp fries, and coffee milk, plus now pouring beer. Perfect for those nights when you want real-deal Rhody comfort without overthinking dinner, just order three all the way and thank yourself.

From the Cranston newsletter, August 29, 2026

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Rebel's Rations

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Cheesy burger spot with smash style, plus pizza, grilled cheese and veggie options.

1718 Westminster St (Providence)

Cheesy burger spot with smash style, plus pizza, grilled cheese and veggie options.

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Thai Star Go

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Casual restaurant specializing in Thai cuisine, including pho and bubble tea, with vegetarian options.

895 Smith St (Providence)

Casual restaurant specializing in Thai cuisine, including pho and bubble tea, with vegetarian options.

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