Johnston, RI

Johnston, RI has many casual restaurants to choose from, and a wide array of Italian restaurants that speak to the Italian roots of many longtime Johnston residents. Top picks include Cancún Family Mexican Restaurant; Cafe’ Andiamo, which serves Italian; Pat’s Italian Restaurant; Gianfranco’s Ristorante & Bar, which serves Italian; Sura Korean BBQ, a Korean restaurant and karaoke bar; The Lighthouse Restaurant, a breakfast place; The English Muffin, another breakfast place; Red Ginger Restaurant, which serves Chinese; Reali’s Fine Italian Cuisine; and Jackie's Galaxie, an Asian fusion place.

RIPTA, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, provides bus system throughout Johnston. Riders can choose to pay pay per ride, or save on ride costs by purchasing a 24-hour pass, a 7-day pass, a monthly pass, or a 10-pack of individual rides. Both neighboring Cranston and Providence have MBTA commuter rail stations that provide public train transit to Boston. Providence also has Amtrak service, which connects the area with New Haven, New York, and Boston. While the Amtrak trains do pass through, there is no station located in Johnston. With easy access to the highway, Johnston is also very easily accessible by car. You'll find that most homes have driveways and that ample public parking is available for visitors and residents alike.

Johnston has a number of small shops, independent stores, and local retailers that provide for the basic necessities. Many of these shops are found along Atwood Avenue, Stone Hill Road, Hartford Avenue, and Killingly Street. Neighborhoods also have their own small corner stores, pharmacies, and convenience stores, which make it easy to pick up something you need with just a short walk from home. If you can't find what you need in local stores, or you want a wider selection of retail, your best bet nearby is likely the Providence Place Mall in downtown Providence, which offers over 170 independent retailers, chain retailers, and restaurants.