Fratello Brick Oven, Warwick

Retired New York City firefighters and longtime Warwick residents Joe Boccia, Mike Darcey, and Jim Kelly have developed a brotherly bond. So when they decided to open their own restaurant, it was only fitting that they chose to name it “Fratello,” which means brother in Italian. The menu at this cozy restaurant and bar is packed with traditional Italian favorites as well as regional specialties. Chef Larry Klein uses imported pastas and homemade sauces to craft dishes such as Italian-style pot roast and jumbo cheese ravioli. In addition to being available in individual portions, all entrees can be served family style, a traditional Italian way of eating that encourages sharing and sparring with ladles.

Fratello prepares a mouth-watering assortment of homemade pies from the eatery’s brick oven. Opt for an old-fashioned, Sicilian-style thin-crust pizza or seasonal specialty such as the fresh pear and gorgonzola pie.