Twin Oaks Restaurant

WPRI.com - At Twin Oaks we know what makes home cooking good. It's the love and care that go into every dish, as well as the hearty portions and traditional flavors of original recipes. The result are delicious. So that's exactly what we serve here at Twin Oaks. We select only the finest ingredients - the freshest produce and fish and, of course, the best meats available anywhere in Rhode Island. We know you will feel a warm welcome as soon as you enter Twin Oaks Restaurant. Enjoy our fine foods and beverages, and we're sure you will return again and again.

Twin Oaks Restaurant was founded by our grandfather, William DeAngelus Sr. in 1933. In 1928, during the prohibition period our grandfather began distilling whiskey to sell to his friends, and the basement of his home became a “speakeasy” - that is, until the Federal Agents destroyed the still. Later on that same year, Twin Oaks Restaurant was born. It had two small private dining rooms that held only sixteen people, and a main dining room which could accommodate up to forty people. But it was a labor of love - our Grandmother, Eva DeAngelus, prepared all the food, and our Grandpa cooked it. The restaurant grew very quickly due to the excellent food and the reasonable prices, which are still in existence today. Bill “Sr. died in January 1979, and our father Bill “Jr.” took over the management of the restaurant.

In February, 1980, the restaurant was totally destroyed by fire. While the new building was being constructed, Twin Oaks rented the former Gregory’s Restaurant on Oaklawn Avenue in Cranston, RI. Our customers were very happy that they would not have to do without our fabulous food. We re-opened again in our present building in October 1981.

Under the direction of our father, William DeAngelus Jr., Twin Oaks became the largest independent operation in Rhode Island, and is ranked number 66 in the United States. We now have six dining rooms that seat 650 people, and have 180 employees.

Our father passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 1999. The restaurant continues to operate under the direction of the DeAngelus family. The fine quality of our food, an excellent wait staff, and the satisfaction of our customers will always be our primary concern.

We look forward to serving you.

The DeAngelus Family