The Original Italian Bakery - Johnston

A real Italian bakery.Bought bread ad mini pizzas, so good.

I went to visit this bakery for the very first time. I should have bought one of everything! The older women at the counter(wish I asked her name) was very nice and started conversation with us letting us know they have been open for 57 years. I will make sure to stop in , as she said we would, anytime I’mIn RI. Everything was tasty and so good. She even gave us a few freebies like the pizza chips!! Which are a must try! Also had a cheese danish and a giant m&m cookie. All very good!

We tried a few items(zeppoles: multiple flavors, an eclair, ricotta pie, slice of pizza, and bread) they were all ok, but the bread was GREAT! We got a large Sicilian load, it had an excellent crunchy crust and the bread had actual flavor, unlike many breads you find these days. I highly recommend the bread, next time I am in the area, I will try a few more items and then update this post.

The one star is rated due to customer care by the business/owner. My husband went to the bakery today to purchase 6 Zeppoles based on their website at $4.75 apiece. After he purchased them, it came to my attention that his credit card was charged more that I expected. Unfortunately, my husband was unaware of how much more he was being charged. I did not tell him what was priced on the website because I did not think it would have been an issue for him. Also, with the crowds inside and outside, he just wanted to make his purchase and get out of there as soon as possible. I contacted the bakery by phone and had to wait 20 minutes on hold. Understandable because they are very busy today. I was told that the price of the Zeppole was increased I believe by $1.24 each. I expressed that I was not happy because they should honored their website price. I was told the owner didn’t have time to change it and that they would not honor that price. This is what is happening all over by owners of businesses who have websites. They should not be allowed to increase their product unless they change their website first. I’m sure he knew he wanted to increase his prices and therefore should have had time to change it on the website. Giving him the benefit of the doubt, he should at least posted a sign on his door advising to his customers that due to all increases that the price of Zeppole has increased more than what is shown on the website. At least notify the customer could make a choice if they were willing to pay that increase before waiting a long time to get in to order. As far as rating the Zeppole, I give it 5 stars. However, if I had known of the increase, I personally would not have purchased them because how expensive they have become.. It cost me $35.75 for six.

We bought 4 pistachio zeppole yesterday3 were fine. The 4th did not taste rightI had a small bite and threw the rest out. Well about 1/2 hour later I developed strong pains in my stomach. Stomach was extended and I started with dry heaves. I was up all night in pain. I really feel I had food poisoning. They won't see me again.