The Dessert Pizza At Avvio In Rhode Island Will Make You Want To Skip Dinner

Whoever coined the phrase "Life is uncertain, eat dessert first" was an absolute genius. And if you've ever enjoyed a meal at Avvio Ristorante in Cranston, you know that statement applies. While the hearty lunch and dinner entrees are absolutely delicious, it's the dessert pizza that will be the highlight of your experience. And it's almost (almost) worth skipping dinner so you have room to eat the whole thing.

Avvio Ristorante is located in Cranston at the Garden City Center.

The eatery opened in 2016, earning instant popularity.

Inside, you'll find a warm, welcoming space that's typically packed with hungry patrons.

You can make reservations online, but the friendly team will always find you a table as quickly as possible.

The focus here is on fresh, simple ingredients, much like it's done in Italy.

The Executive Chef, Greg Coccio, is a native Rhode Islander with a passion for authentic Italian cooking. The pasta is always fresh, and it practically melts in your mouth.

The pizza here is true Neapolitan style, and it's phenomenal.

Deciding what to order at Avvio is no easy task.

But there is one decision that is simple: dessert.

While you'll see several tasty options on the menu, do yourself a favor and order the Dessert Pizza. It's truly phenomenal.

Avvio Ristorante is open daily at 11:30 a.m., closing at 10 p.m. on Monday - Thursday and 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

On Saturday and Sunday, you can enjoy brunch here until 3:00 p.m. And following a breakfast pizza with a dessert pizza is the best way to start any weekend.

The Dessert Pizza consists of Nutella, marshmallow fluff, banana, walnut, powdered sugar, and honey wrapped in a Neapolitan crust.

And while it's definitely big and rich enough to share, you may not want to after you try it.

The next time you're in the Cranston area, try this decadent dessert pizza for yourself.