Santino's Bar & Grill: Hearty pub-style food and casual dining

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It takes a whole lot more than a great idea and a dream to open a successful business, it takes a whole lot of work, determination . . . and a whole lot of heart - all things that Santino's family has plenty of. When Mike Carnevale of Johnston wanted to open a casual, friendly bar where great food, great friends and great service are offered up every day, his supportive family rallied around him. Together with his enthusiastic sister Gina, his dedicated mother Maria and his hard-working father Michael Coccoli, Mike set out to realize that dream. After months of tireless work and renovations, Santino's Bar & Grill was opened in May of 2013. Named after Mike's well-loved grandfather, this welcoming bar & grill has become Johnston's newest hot spot - and after one bite of their delicious food, it is not hard to figure out why. Find your way to this escape from the stresses of life and discover what is so unforgettable about this family owned restaurant and bar, right on Hartford Avenue.

Santino's Bar & Grill is home to the kind of food that you would only expect to come from your Italian grandmother's kitchen. Using the freshest of ingredients and superior products such as custom ground All-American Black Angus beef chuck, Santino's hand-selected and experienced head cook, Chef Walter, prepares hearty, home-style food to please every palate.

Try the juicy "Santino's Signature Burger", a succulent ½ pound burger smothered in gorgonzola cheese and topped with crispy bacon. This is only one of many other burger options - each more delicious than the next. There are several grilled pizza options as well, all made on a crust of homemade dough and covered with fresh veggies, cheese and choices of meat. There are garden fresh salads (including "Sandy's Salad", named after Mike's recently passed, cherished mother-in-law), traditional sandwiches and wraps and an enticing list of appetizers including crispy fried calamari, homemade Chili Nachos Supreme and Crab cakes. The menu at Santino's is always expanding, so there is always something new (and delicious) to indulge on.

For BBQ Rib lovers, Mike is introducing RIBS to the menu. Dry rubbed, slow cooked and dripping with sweet barbeque sauce, these ribs rival any you could make at home. Come join your fellow rib fans at Santino's Bar & Grill for finger-licking good food. You will not be disappointed.

Santino's is known for its full-service bar, its comfortable ambiance and its spotless dining areas. The evenings are busy with either live entertainment, karaoke - even Trivia Nights. On Friday, August 16th, come to Santino's for an "After Summer" party from 5:30 - 9:30pm. Give them a shout-out on "Yelp" and help spread the word with your review.

Santino's is located at 1200 Hartford Ave. and is open seven days a week from 11:00am to 1:00am. For more information, call them at 272-0882, "like" them on facebook or visit their website at www.santinosbarandgrill.com.

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