Tomaselli’s at Rosario

I came here on the advice of friends who said their wings are a must try. The place is located at the Rosario Society, so the only way we knew about it was word of mouth. Since it’s a private club they are only open during the week so don’t try and go for dinner on a weekend!
I actually loved the vibe of the place; it’s a classic banquet hall with a bar. If I lived in the neighborhood it would totally be my hangout spot to grab a drink.
They have a variety of wing flavors but everyone has been raving about the french toast wings so I had to try them, and they totally lived up to the hype. They were sweet and delicious, with a hint of herby spice. I got a meatball sub and my husband got one of their spinach pies. Both were delicious, his pie was huge with great dough, and we also had their hand-​cut, seasoned fries. Think a parmesan herb seasoning, so they definitely don’t need ketchup or vinegar.
I thought it was great and can’t wait to go back to try some of their other wing flavors.

Great wings. Outstanding service, Lou the Bartender and Joe the owner were very attentive with lots of suggestions.
After reading the reviews my mind was set on trying the French toast wings. The wings did not disappoint. The cooking methods makes these wings stand out. Baked first in a base seasoning then fried and tossed in your choice of sauces made for a great tasting wing with perfectly cooked meat.
4 piece minimum per flavor enabled our group to try over 6 sauces. All were enjoyed. The fresh cut fries we ordered went great with the excess sauce.
The chicken parm for $ 14.95 could easily feed 2 maybe 3 people. That alone is enough to bring me back.
Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, along with burgers, prime rib and Italian dinners on offer.
Nice atmosphere for food and drink. A party of 12 walked in and was quickly seated. Lots of food and drinks flowing to a very happy looking group.
Horseshoe bar, plenty of tables and 2 large screen TVs. Catering and banquet services available.
Looking for a place to take your family or a night out with friends Tomaselli’s will meet your needs.
Can’t wait to go back. $ 20 Super Bowl Buffet, all you can eat. Looks like a great deal.
Currently only open nights. Call ahead hours may vary.

Driving through neighborhood after neighborhood of tenement houses… Stop sign after stop sigh, I was thinking of a dozen closer places I probably could have gone. When we finally got there, the parking lot was full. A good sign. We went in. There are maybe ten small tables and a full bar. We sat down and there were couples and little kids eating. Locals, I assume. Another good sign.
We were there to try chicken wings as part of the food wars promotion. I had balsamic glazed wings. My friend had garlic and Parmesan wings. We also ordered a spinach pie.
Of five places we have been for wings, theirs were the only ones both of us liked. They are seasoned with Italian style seasoning, deep fried, and then given the sauces. Very good. Will be back for more! The spinach pie was also good. Fresh or frozen spinach chopped small. Not canned junk spinach. Good!
We were sitting, and the owner introduced himself. He said his son was our waiter. That was nice
Can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu. Could be a five star place. Who knows!

The last time I was here was my sisters 6^th grade graduation «dance». I guarantee that I don’t wait another 26 years to return.
Now — let’s get a few things out of the way. You aren’t coming here for ambiance. It’s a function hall at best. So don’t expect a romantic, candlelit dinner. It’s bright, it’s old and it’s filled with regulars. Also — because of weekend functions — the kitchen is only open to the public during the week from 5 – 9 or 10.
That being said — it was also really good.
Lord of the Wings brought me by. I was flying solo and didn’t want to use more than one if my tickets — so I sat at the bar, ordered a beer and looked over the menu. The staff is made of of younger guys — a stark contrast to the older clientele sitting in that night. With several options — I went with the Sahara Hot Buffalo flavor for my wings. Also grabbed a cup of soup and some pasta.
Soup came out and was perfect. It was heaping with stock as opposed to watered down with broth. Didn’t need any salt or pepper and the provided oyster crackers were fresh — I’m so used to stale one ls this was great.
Wings followed and were good as well. Cooked to a crisp skin with an obvious home-​made sauce. It was a bit oily but had a good amount of heat and was topped with some Italian spices to add additional flavor to the heat.
Pasta was a great portion, meatballs were good too. Seeing some of the other dishes coming out of the kitchen — I’m looking forward to bringing the family back.

We came here a while back for the burger challenge. We received amazing service and the food was great, so we figured we’d try it again tonight. A few of us sat at the bar which has computer chairs instead of barstools. Genius! They have $.25 wings on Tuesdays. The people I was with ordered four different flavors of wings. We shared an order of fries (highly recommended). I ordered a pizza. Everything was delicious. Our bartender (I think his name is Mike, but I’m terrible with names) was really friendly and attentive.
I gave 4 stars because I don’t think this bar is for everyone. When you walk in it looks like a banquet hall with a bar area. It’s nothing too fancy. But that’s exactly what I like. Not too crowded. Friendly people. Great food.

I became a regular here as a result of the RI Food Fights challenge for two reasons: The service and the food.
The first time I ever walked in here, the atmosphere was very unexpected. For a Burger challenge, this place had a very italian-​dining hall feel, as if it was meant more for events than for a casual meal.
I was totally wrong, and the first impression was completely off.
This is a very casual place that I am shocked is completely empty most of the time. They often have amazing wing deals (.25 cents wings on Tuesdays and Saturdays, .50 cents most other times) and they have $ 5 burgers every Wednesday. This place is a fantastic accommodation for large gatherings because for a low price, you get amazing quality food.
Their most popular burger is the Bouriyaki Burger, and for good reason. This bourbon teriyaki hybrid is sweet, salty and savory, and it hits a fantastic note on your tongue. The concoction is ingenius; quite possibly the best burger I ever had. The sauce they put on the burger is also available for wings, so get it if you can!
Their hours are quite unusual, so be wary of that. But when you actually go, you’ll be extremely glad you did. It is hands down the best eating experience in RI, and I hope it becomes much, much busier in the future.

I will be honest. My first instinct when my friends and I walked in was to turn around and walk back out. I felt like I’d stumbled upon a New Mexico Elk’s Club event. The room was big open space; there were metal-​rimmed chairs, tables staggered together like a church buffet, food served in plastic baskets with red/​white checkered paper… not the most charming ambience. I was afraid the food would be cheap and greasy, and I am happy to say this place absolutely blew away my expectations.
THE FOOD. We all got burgers, thanks to the RI food fights challenge, and I imagine giving out free burgers is not high on their list of reasons to say «Yay.» But instead of rolling his eyes or heavy sighing, our waiter cheerfully helped us out. (cute as a button, he was. We just wanted to pinch his cheeks like a bunch of grandmas).
We each got a different burger: the Mooink, the Bouryaki, the Buffalo, and BBQ Onion. I don’t even have words for what happened when the food arrived. It was the most amazing presentation of homemade food I’ve ever seen. The hamburger patties were fresh ground beef seasoned like mom’s Italian meatballs, just full of flavor and good quality meat. The fixings were plentiful, and the fries! Even the fries were delightful! No question, this place got my vote for the best burger.
Bonus: prices are reasonable ($ 3 Yuengling) AND this place is family owned and operated. (Our adorable waiter was, indeed, the owners’ son.) Come support local business owners!
Quirky additions: the bar seats are cushioned rolling office chairs packed together like you’d find in an executive meeting. It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before. Secondly, there was a band there called The Slippery Snakes. I mean… how does it get better than that? We decided it’s the best atmosphere in the weirdest ambience.
Please please please, check it out for yourselves.

Delicious food and most welcoming atmosphere! Can’t wait to come back and try everything else on the menu! Lou was the most personable bartender I have ever met! And Joe the owner was a class act!