Al Forno (Providence, RI)

The tip top of the Italian crop. Rumor has it that patrons drive up from New York just to experience the pitch-perfect pizzas and famed “dirty steak” (not printed on the menu).

RECS: besides the pizzas and steak, most everything is good. One of the best dishes I’ve ever had in my life comes from here: “beets & frites.” If it’s on the menu, you’ve gotta try it.