Lou Umberto’s Italian Kitchen

Reviews

• Victoria K.

  star star star star star 14 June 2026

  This is seriously the best pizza in the state. No contest in my opinion. I think it comes down to the dough, which has great flavor and texture, far better than the other pizza shops around. It tastes like really good bread dough, which is why it's so wonderful. I also really love their sauce. The combination really sets the pizza apart from others. I have enjoyed some of their typical pizzas off the menu, as well as selecting my own custom toppings.
  
  I also enjoy their spinach pies!
  
  I have only eaten their pizzas and spinach pies, although the other foods in the deli look delicious. I just haven't tried them yet. I also think the staff is friendly and helpful. I have had good experiences returning here for many pizzas over the past many months. This is 100% my go-to pizza spot now.

• Mike C.

  star star star star star 7 June 2026

  Best Pizza In The State!
  
  This is the third time we got the meat lover and it is always consistently great.
  
  Way better than some of the "best voted" places we have been to.

• Collin B.

  star star star star star 4 June 2026

  The food is great and the restaurant is run professionally.
  
  Good people making good food, it's a great recipe

• Kenneth C.

  star star star star star_border 31 May 2026

  I stumbled upon this place purely by chance.  Originally, I had planned to eat lunch at Dee's Deli last Thursday, but left there after I realized the line of customers wasn't moving (they were apparently short-staffed that day).  After driving further down Cranston Street, a "Best of Rhode Island" banner hanging outside Lou Umberto's grabbed my eye, so I gave 'em a try.
  
  Whoever their interior designer was deserves kudos, as the place is very warm and inviting, with varying hues of earth tones.  I arrived just before the lunch rush, and customers were about evenly split between take-out and dine-in (there are about a dozen tables).
  
  As I always do when trying a new deli, I ordered an Italian grinder on a hard roll; I added a slice of pepperoni pizza for good measure, since I was hungry.  Service was fast and friendly.
  
  While Umberto's Italian grinder was good, it was not good enough to unseat Dee's Deli or Italian Corner, my reigning co-champions for best Italian grinder.  The roll was nice and crunchy, but the meats, cheese and veggies were lesser quality than the aforementioned competitors.  Also, I didn't care for whatever brand of oil and vinegar Umberto's uses; it tasted a bit 'off.'
  
  Their pizza, however, was fantastic!  Usually, I prefer thicker crust pizza, but their thin crust was perfectly cooked and crisp.  The cheese and pepperoni were of high quality, and delicious.
  
  For some reason, many of the dine-in customers during my visit were old-timers, and it felt like I was in the midst of a family reunion ("I knew your father," one customer said to another).  They also had a Christmas tree set up to the right of the front entrance, so it felt kind of festive.

• Tony V.

  star star star star star 30 May 2026

  Fantastic new deli in Cranston.  It used to be another deli but seemed like it hot a wall and went out of business.  The new owner really seems to know what hes doing.  Being Italian, I am always looking for the next best Italian deli.  This passed the test.  Had an italian grinder w/ side of pasta.  They have fresh specials everyday.  Pizza looked great as well.  Will definitely be back.  
  
  Place is fantastic.  New after the first time i went that this place would be successful.  Now that I went back, place is packed and food is still excellent.  Just wanted to update my review and praise the best deli in Cranston now