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Gnocchi Sorrentina with house marinara , pecorino , fresh mozzarella , roasted garlic and basil from Basta . and buttery tiny ham biscuits to-go , plus funky frozen drinks like the mudslide and painkiller . It ’ s also offering weekend brunch with options like Hopkins Southdowns lamb hash , Baffoni Farm fried eggs and housemade bread . North ’ s companion restaurant , Big King , is also offering takeout , including onigiriazu , which is crispy fried local fish , lobster , chicken or veggies tucked up nice and tight in a nori burrito . North and Big King also make it easy for guests to donate to the hungry and homeless when placing a takeout order .

THE PROCESS : Place orders and pre-pay directly through the websites , then pick up at the door during timed slots .
DETAILS : North , 122 Fountain St ., Providence , foodbynorth . com ; Big King , 3 Luongo Sq ., Providence , bigkingpvd . com
Federal Hill Restaurants
We can ’ t just choose a few restaurants on the Hill , so we have to show appreciation for all . We recommend ordering takeout from restaurants that have endured for decades , including Joe Marzilli ’ s Old Canteen , Angelo ’ s , Camille ’ s , Andino ’ s , Costantino ’ s Venda Ravioli , Zooma , Caserta and Cassarino ’ s . We also can ’ t forget the newcomers like Massimo and Bacco Vino and Cotorni and Japanese favorite Nami and burgers at Harry ’ s . Nearly all the restaurants are offering easy takeout and delivery options .
THE PROCESS : Call each restaurant individually or order through the websites .
DETAILS : Find information on all Federal Hill restaurants at federalhill prov . com .
Basta and Bettola
When you want to take your takeout pizza to the next level , look to Basta and Bettola . Basta specializes in VPN-style pies , while Bettola creates VPN-style pizza with the flavor and texture of New York-style . Basta also specializes in high-end Italian dishes , from intricate hand-cut pastas and chicken or veal saltimbocca to the famous Basta chop and wood-grilled Faroe Island salmon . Bettola offers
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