'The Sopranos' Star Gives High Praise To Rhode Island Ristorante

Bobby Baccalieri has spoken.

His real name is Steve Schirripa, but many know him as Tony Soprano’s brother-in-law from the hit HBO series The Sopranos.

The actor was recently dining in Westerly, Rhode Island when he gave the ultimate compliment to an Italian restaurant in the Historic Downtown area.

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Longo Ristorante Welcomes Steve Schirripa

Longo Ristorante and Pizzeria is a staple in Westerly for high-quality Italian cuisine.

“Our Ristorante takes a snapshot in time when every Sunday dinner at Grandma’s was a family event,” said the restaurant online.

All meals, without exception, are cooked to order with the freshest ingredients, and it appears Schirripa has taken a liking to Longo’s meatballs.

“I’ve eaten a lot of meatballs in my day, my friends,” he declared, “this is the best meatball I’ve ever had. I’m not kidding you. I’m not just saying that. Trust me on this, it’s the best meatball I have ever had.”

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The 'Best Meatball' Is Found in Westerly, Rhode Island

The latest praise from Schirripa wasn’t the first time he set foot in Longo’s. In September of last year, Schirripa was accompanied by fellow Sopranos star Michael Imperioli.

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For Imperioli, the sauce on his pasta was so good, it required expletives to describe it.

For Baccalieri, it was another shout-out for the incredible meatballs.

In another video posted to the restaurant’s Instagram, Schirripa holds his dog named Willie as they both enjoy a healthy portion of Longo’s meatballs.

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Needless to say, if you are searching for high-quality Italian food (or better yet, a tasty meatball), take a drive to Longo’s in Westerly, and you may just spot “Bobby Baccalieri” while you enjoy the best meatballs around.

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