Avvio Ristorante

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Avvio Ristorante Classic Italian-American favorites
đź“ŤGarden City Center, Cranston, RI
🔜 Millbury, MA, Fall 2026 Select your location to get started.
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Avvio is a contemporary Italian-American restaurant bringing wood-fired entrees, housemade pastas, and dishes inspired by seasonal ingredients to the table.

Find your new favorite cocktail at Avvio 🍸At Avvio in Cranston and our new location in Millbury, you’ll find Italian spi...
10/07/2026

Find your new favorite cocktail at Avvio 🍸

At Avvio in Cranston and our new location in Millbury, you’ll find Italian spirits, familiar classics, and a few Avvio takes of our own.

Avvio Millbury opens tomorrow, October 5th, at 4pm 🥂 The training is complete, the kitchen is ready, and the final detai...
10/04/2026

Avvio Millbury opens tomorrow, October 5th, at 4pm 🥂

The training is complete, the kitchen is ready, and the final details are in place. Now, there’s only one thing left to do: welcome you in.

We’ve been looking forward to filling these tables, firing up the open kitchen, and beginning plenty of new traditions with you.

Millbury, we’ll see you tomorrow!

Make your reservation: https://www.avvioristorante.com/avvio-millbury/

A peek into the new Avvio kitchen in Millbury. T-minus three days until opening đź‘€The wood grill has seen its first fire,...
10/02/2026

A peek into the new Avvio kitchen in Millbury. T-minus three days until opening đź‘€

The wood grill has seen its first fire, and Chef Marissa and the team are putting the final touches on the menu.

A little preview: Basil Tortelloni with caponata, red pepper-eggplant purée, basil + olive oil.

Millbury, we’ll see you Monday. Click here to make a reservation: https://bit.ly/4rsT6EQ

Millbury, meet your Executive Chef, Marissa Hardman.A Duxbury, Massachusetts native, Chef Marissa’s career has taken her...
09/30/2026

Millbury, meet your Executive Chef, Marissa Hardman.

A Duxbury, Massachusetts native, Chef Marissa’s career has taken her from New England to some of Denver’s most respected kitchens and back again. Along the way, she built her experience around seasonal cooking, handmade pasta, wood-fired technique, seafood and more.

Now, she’s bringing it all together as Executive Chef of Avvio Millbury.

We can’t wait to welcome you in and introduce you to what Chef Marissa and the team have been working on. Avvio Millbury opens October 5. Click here to make a reservation: https://bit.ly/4rsT6EQ

Housemade pasta is an Avvio staple in Cranston. Starting October 5, you’ll find it at our new Millbury location, too 🍝 ...
09/28/2026

Housemade pasta is an Avvio staple in Cranston. Starting October 5, you’ll find it at our new Millbury location, too 🍝

We start with Molino Casillo flour from Italy, then make each batch in our kitchen with skill and care.

Millbury, we’ll see you October 5.The tables are nearly set, the pasta is ready to roll, and reservations are officially...
09/24/2026

Millbury, we’ll see you October 5.

The tables are nearly set, the pasta is ready to roll, and reservations are officially open. We can’t wait to welcome you to Avvio in The Shops at Blackstone Valley.

A presto, Millbury — see you soon ❤️

Click here to make a reservation: https://bit.ly/4rsT6EQ

Our name has found its place in Millbury.The Avvio sign is officially up at The Shops at Blackstone Valley, and inside, ...
09/10/2026

Our name has found its place in Millbury.

The Avvio sign is officially up at The Shops at Blackstone Valley, and inside, the details that make the space our own are taking shape.

We can't wait to welcome you in this October!

Summer isn’t over. This offer almost is.Buy $100 in Newport Restaurant Group gift cards and get $20 free to put toward e...
09/06/2026

Summer isn’t over. This offer almost is.

Buy $100 in Newport Restaurant Group gift cards and get $20 free to put toward everything still left on your summer list.

The gift card sale ends tonight, September 6. Online only. Click here to purchase: https://bit.ly/3ND7Hss

If you're local, you know: September is one of the best months of the year.Warm days, beautiful nights, fewer crowds and...
09/02/2026

If you're local, you know: September is one of the best months of the year.

Warm days, beautiful nights, fewer crowds and plenty of reasons to make plans around the table.

Buy $100 in Newport Restaurant Group gift cards and get $20 free through September 6. Online only. Click here to shop: https://bit.ly/3ND7Hss

09/01/2026

A little peek inside Avvio Millbury đź‘€

The finishing touches are coming together, including this stunning mural designed by Liz Roache Studio and hand-painted by .

Stay tuned for more behind the scenes looks as we get ready to open our second location this October at The Shops at Blackstone Valley!

Chef Austin Hamilton of Hemenway's Restaurant and Chef Brian Hebert of Avvio Ristorante are joining The Savory Grape to ...
08/28/2026

Chef Austin Hamilton of Hemenway's Restaurant and Chef Brian Hebert of Avvio Ristorante are joining The Savory Grape to welcome Paolo Gagliardo for an intimate four-course w**e dinner featuring selections from Poderi Gianni Gagliardo and Tenuta Garetto.

The evening will explore the w**es of Piedmont, including a lineup of estate Barolos, paired with a menu that moves from oysters and beef tartare to black truffle agnolotti and braised lamb with Barolo risotto.

Friday, September 18 | 5:30pm
$150 per person, plus tax and gratuity

Seating is limited to 30 guests. Click here to reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/4hTjEwg

08/27/2026

Fresh pasta, made in-house with Casillo flour from Italy. Time-honored technique, quality ingredients, and a little patience go into every batch.

At Avvio, every great tradition is the beginning of something new.

đź“Ť Loved by Cranston, RI
đź“Ť Coming soon to Millbury, MA

Buy $100 in Newport Restaurant Group gift cards and get $20 free, just in time to make a little more of summer.There are...
08/27/2026

Buy $100 in Newport Restaurant Group gift cards and get $20 free, just in time to make a little more of summer.

There are still sunsets to catch, tables outside to claim, dinners by the water, and plenty of reasons to stay for one more round.

Available August 27–September 6. Online only. Click here to purchase: https://bit.ly/3ND7Hss

Avvio means “to launch” or “to begin.” This October, we begin a new chapter with the opening of our second location at T...
08/24/2026

Avvio means “to launch” or “to begin.” This October, we begin a new chapter with the opening of our second location at The Shops at Blackstone Valley.

Avvio is a contemporary Italian-American restaurant rooted in craftsmanship and curiosity, bringing together seasonal New England ingredients and the best of Italy through housemade pastas and wood-fired cooking.

đź“Ť Loved by Cranston, RI
đź“Ť Coming soon to Millbury, MA

We’re proud to announce this year’s Curt Gross Memorial Scholarship recipients: Flynn Barth of Hemenway's Restaurant and...
08/21/2026

We’re proud to announce this year’s Curt Gross Memorial Scholarship recipients: Flynn Barth of Hemenway's Restaurant and Cornelius Ibbotson of 22 Bowen's.

Flynn is entering his senior year at Johnson & Wales University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts. He is also taking part in an apprenticeship program with the goal of continuing to grow his culinary career within Newport Restaurant Group.

Cornelius is pursuing his MBA in Hospitality at Johnson & Wales University, where he is expanding his knowledge of strategic management, organizational leadership, and sustainable business practices. He hopes to apply those skills as he continues to grow into a leadership role within NRG.

The Curt Gross Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of our former Chief Operating Officer, Curt Gross, who helped guide Newport Restaurant Group with a passion for hospitality, a commitment to our people, and a deep belief in mentorship and supporting the growth of others.

We’re proud to support Flynn and Cornelius as they continue their education and careers in hospitality, while carrying forward Curt’s legacy of investing in the growth and success of our people.

Celebrating the people and partnerships behind Rhode Island’s local food community. 🌿Newport Restaurant Group was proud ...
08/19/2026

Celebrating the people and partnerships behind Rhode Island’s local food community. 🌿

Newport Restaurant Group was proud to once again be part of Farm Fresh Rhode Island Local Food Fest, hosted at Castle Hill Inn and featuring culinary teams from Castle Hill Inn, Celeste, and Waterman Grille.

The evening brought together farmers, fishermen, chefs, food producers, and guests for more than 20 tasting dishes highlighting ingredients sourced from Rhode Island and regional farms.

Across our restaurants, relationships with local growers and producers are an important part of what we do, and we’re grateful for organizations like Farm Fresh RI that help strengthen those connections throughout our state.

Thank you to Farm Fresh RI, our participating teams, and everyone who joined us at Castle Hill Inn for another memorable Local Food Fest.

This is your reminder before the sale ends tonight. Buy $100 in Newport Restaurant Group gift cards and receive a $20 bo...
06/14/2026

This is your reminder before the sale ends tonight. Buy $100 in Newport Restaurant Group gift cards and receive a $20 bonus card — available online only through June 14.

Use them toward:
âš“ dockside dinners at 22 Bowen's
🌊 lawn cocktails at Castle Hill Inn
⛵ waterfront dining at Boat House Waterfront Dining
🦪 raw bar afternoons at Celeste
🦞 seafood nights in Providence at Hemenway's Restaurant
…and wherever this summer takes you.

Click here to purchase: https://bit.ly/3ND7Hss

Buy $100 in Newport Restaurant Group gift cards, receive $20 free, and consider your summer dining plans handled.Waterfr...
06/10/2026

Buy $100 in Newport Restaurant Group gift cards, receive $20 free, and consider your summer dining plans handled.

Waterfront reservations, raw bar afternoons, weekend getaways, patio dinners, late lunches, and spontaneous “want to grab a drink?” texts included.

Available online only June 5–14.
Click here to purchase: https://bit.ly/3ND7Hss

Buy $100 in Newport Restaurant Group gift cards and get a $20 bonus card — because summer plans in Rhode Island tend to ...
06/05/2026

Buy $100 in Newport Restaurant Group gift cards and get a $20 bonus card — because summer plans in Rhode Island tend to turn into “one more round.”

A waterfront dinner in Newport.
Cocktails near the beach.
Lunch overlooking the bay.
A weekend escape that turns into staying a little longer than planned.

Available June 5–14, online only.
Click here to purchase: https://bit.ly/3ND7Hss

Where our menu ideas begin. 🌽🍓Chefs from Papa Razzi and Bar 'Cino Brookline, Watertown, and Westwood spent the day at Ve...
06/03/2026

Where our menu ideas begin. 🌽🍓

Chefs from Papa Razzi and Bar 'Cino Brookline, Watertown, and Westwood spent the day at Verrill Farm getting a closer look at the ingredients that inspire our menus.

From strawberries and asparagus to tomatoes, romaine, and some of the best sweet corn around, the visit was an opportunity to connect with the people and process behind the harvest.

We're grateful for the warm welcome and looking forward to partnering with Verrill Farm and showcasing their incredible produce in seasonal dishes to come.

Address

90 Hillside Road
Cranston, RI
02920

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 10pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+14019422900

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