CAV Restaurant, Antiques, & Gifts 14 Imperial Place, Providence, RI 02903, 401-751-9164, Unique venue that mixes creative American cuisine with antique shopping and entertainment. Open Monday through Saturday. Open for dinner only on Sunday. 

Mill's Tavern 101 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903, 401-272-3331, Mill's Tavern offers an exquisite dining experience selected by the readers of Rhode Island Monthly as the Best Restaurant in Rhode Island. They offer contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on wood-fired cooking.

Stuffies Bar & Grille 1874 Mineral Spring Avenue, Providence, RI 02904, 401-353-7110, A great place to catch the hottest sports events. This sports bar has good food at affordable prices and a very lively atmosphere.  

Asian Paradise Restaurant 165 Angell Street, Providence, RI 02903, 401-454-0222, If you are looking for a variety of delicious foods, try Asian Paradise. Their menu includes a mixture of Cambodian, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese foods. This restaurant also has a vegetarian's corner, special salads, noodles and pasta.  more... 

Ribs & Company 1383 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919, 401-944-5432, Ribs & Company is a family restaurant with a full bar in the lounge area. They specialize in BBQ baby back ribs but also feature a full menu chicken, fish, pasta, sandwiches, daily specials and more. Catering, party, business and funeral menus are available.  more...

Wes' Rib House 38 Dike St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-421-9090, If you are looking for a place with a relaxed atmosphere and great barbeque, this is your place. Come in and enjoy a cold drink from the bar while you sink your teeth into some juicy ribs. Wes' is open late. 

New Rivers Restaurant 7 Steeple St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-751-0350, New Rivers is an upscale, exclusive dining experience. Visitors will dine on specialties by innovative chef Tillinghast. Menu includes dishes with influences from the Middle East, Thailand, Portugal, and the Caribbean. 

Parkside Rotisserie & Bar 76 South Main St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-331-0003, Parkside is a Manhattan-style bistro serving a variety of foods, including innovative pasta dishes and signature rotisserie meats. Come enjoy a delightful dining experience with an open kitchen where guests can watch their food being prepared. more... 

Trinity Brewhouse 186 Fountain St., Providence, RI 02903, Across from the Civic Center, 401-453-2337, Stop by here to grab anything from a fresh brewed glass of beer to a grilled eggplant sandwich. There are always six to eight beers on tap at Rhode Island's largest brewery. Join the mug club or buy brewery merchandise at this friendly and fun locale.  more... 

Union Station Brewery 36 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903, 401-274-2739, Come enjoy live music and award-winning beer at the Union Station Brewery. Lunch and dinner are served daily. more... 

Cafe Nuovo One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, 401-421-2525, This cafe has a great view and your choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Visitors come here for the contemporary cuisine and casual atmosphere.

Cafe Paragon 234 Thayer St., Providence, RI 02906, 401-331-6200, This cafe is most frequented by the twenty-something crowd. Located withing walking distance of Brown University, this cafe creates an atmosphere geared more toward a younger crowd. However, the Euro-American menu and prices appeal to those of all ages.  

Caffe Dolce Vita 59 De Pasquale Avenue, Providence, RI 02903, 401-331-8240, This is the best place to go for desserts and coffee on Federal Hill. 

Classic Cafe, The 865 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903, 401-273-0707, This restaurant serves breakfast all day, along with a great lunch menu. The friendly staff and comfortable environment will make you want to come and stay awhile!

Meeting Street Cafe 220 Meeting St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-273-1066, This cafe serves up big portions, but good food. Prices are a little high for sandwiches, but the portions make up for that. Be sure to try the pastas and desserts. 

Pastiche Fine Dessert Bakery and Café 92 Spruce Street, Providence, RI 02903, Located on Historic Federal Hill, 401-861-5190, An intimate European style café, Pastiche provides quality homemade desserts including cakes, cookies, pastries, and brownies.  more...

Providence Bookstore Cafe 500 Angell St., Providence, RI 02906, Beneath Wayland Manor in Wayland Square, 401-521-5536, This underground cafe has been serving eclectic meals for ten years. During the week the restaurant gives diners a warm, romantic atmosphere, but on Saturdays at 9:00 p.m. make way for live music and fun! The cafe offers a full bar and no books. more... 

XO Cafe 125 North Main St., Providence, RI 02903, Near Waterplace Park, 401-273-9090, XO Cafe is the newest and trendiest restaurant and bar in Providence. Combining good food with a funky atmosphere, this is a great place to meet with friends. The food served is a mixture of Asian and Mediterranean. more... 

China Buffet II 9 Smithfield Road, Providence, RI 02903, 401-353-8880, A very clean buffet style restaurant. Buffet has dishes other than Chinese for children.  

China Garden Restaurant 1601 Mineral Spring Avenue #B, Providence, RI 02903, 401-353-2120, China Garden has fast, courteous service and simple delicious dishes. Plenty of parking is available. 

Atomic Grill 99 Chestnut St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-621-8888, Come and eat eclectic entrees such as pastas, steaks, and quesadillas. This is a hip and off-beat restaurant and bar that has a lively late-night crowds. There is live jazz on Monday nights. 

Delecels Dominican 302 Cranston St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-861-2921, Delecels specializes in spanish cuisine. 

Murphy's Delicatessen 55 Union St., Providence, RI 02904, 401-621-8467, Try one of their mile-high deli sandwiches. This is the place for great service, atmosphere, and enjoying the evening with friends over a cold beer. Murphy's is a great place for lunch. 

Ricotti Sandwich Shops 1360 Mineral Springs Avenue, Providence, RI 02903, 401-724-8859, This is one of the original Ricotti's. It still possesses the old style look and has the best steak sandwich around.  

Joe's Diner 1059 Broad St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-941-2591, Go here for classic american cooking in a hometown atmosphere. 

Chez Pascal Restaurant 960 Hope St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-421-4422, Chez Pascal possesses all of the charm of a country french bistro. The mixed greens salad and hanger steak with shallots are recommended. more... 

Pot Au Feu French Restaurant 44 Custom House St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-273-8953, Pot Au Feu serves traditional french dishes. This multi-level restaurant has an upstairs salon with a classier setting and higher pricing. The downstairs is a bistro setting with simpler dishes. 

Rue de L'Espoir Restaurant 99 Hope St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-751-8890, "The Rue" is recommended for anyone who is serious about fine dining. The dishes are inventive and satisfying and the atmosphere is nice. All of the plates are well presented and the decor is very soothing.  

Al Forno 577 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903, 401-273-9760, Chef/owners Johanne Killeen and George Germon's menu reflects all provinces of Italy, Provence, and Providence. They use local and seasonal ingredients to prepare fine selections using wood-burning ovens and open-flame grills. more...

Bacaro Restaurant 262 South Water Street, Providence, RI 02903, 401-751-3700, Bacaro Restaurant consists of a Venetian style wine bar, salumeria, and cicchettria. more... 

Blue Grotto 210 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903, Historic Federal Hill, 401-272-9030, Blue Grotto has been serving it's customers wonderful food for over twenty years. The executive chef brought his award winning recipes straight from Italy. There are function rooms to accommodate meetings and private parties. more... 

Capriccio 2 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02903, 401-421-1320, This basement location restaurant gives customers attentive service in a unique environment. The bustling, busy space ends up being a wonderful dining experience. Accomodating service and wonderful food make for a great meal. 

Cassarino's Restaurant 177 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903, 401-751-3333, Cassarino's features northern italian cooking. This multi-level restaurant has a formal lower level and more casual upper levels. Authentic dishes from classic to modern.  

Costantino's Ristorante & Caffe 265 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903, Located on DePasquale Plaza in Federal Hill, 401-528-1100, Chef Alberto's menu offers hot and cold appetizers, salads, pasta, steak, veal, chicken, and seafood dishes. Reservations are recommended.

Florentine Grill 1195 Douglas Avenue, Providence, RI 02904, 401-354-8411, This restaurant specializes in beef, veal, and poultry dishes. Visitors can dine in an elegant setting; the antipasto and garlic mashed potatoes are highly recommended. 

Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen 120 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903, 401-751-5544, The Old Canteen offers all of the flavors of Italy. Open since 1956, this restaurant features classic italian dinners, steaks, lobster, and chops. A full bar and businessmen's luncheons are available. 

L' Epicureo Ristorante 311 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903, Located Inside the Hotel Providence, 401-521-3333, Good service and creative Italian cuisine are abundant at L' Epicureo. Voted one of the "Best New Restaurants" of the year in 1994 by Esquire Magazine. Reservations are suggested. 

L'Epicureo 311 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903, Located in The Hotel Providence, 401-521-3333, Accolades for this fine dining establishment have been given in Gourmet and Bon Appetit Magazines.

Raphael Bar Risto 1 Cookson Place, Providence, RI 02903, 401-421-4646, This restaurant serves modern Italian infusion cuisine in a high energy atmosphere. The decor is hip and the food is cutting-edge. 

Siena 238 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903, 401-521-3311, Located in the heart of historic Federal Hill, Siena features authentic Tuscan cuisine in a warm and lively atmosphere. The extensive menu includes a wide variety of wood-grilled veal, steak & seafood entrees along with numerous signature pasta and sauté dishes. Voted “Best Italian Restaurant in Providence” 2007 RI Monthly Readers Poll.  more... 

Walter's Ristorante d'Italia 286 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903, 401-273-2652, Located in historic Federal Hill, Walter's Ristorante d'Italia has been showcasing creative dining elegance since 1985. more... 

Oki Japanese Steak House 1270 Mineral Spring Avenue, Providence, RI 02904, 401-728-7970, Japanese food including Hibachi style and Sushi bar.  

Tortilla Flat 355 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906, 401-751-6777, This is a pleasant mexican restaurant serving authentic dishes in a great atmosphere. 

Caserta Pizzeria 121 Spruce St., Providence, RI 02903, 401-272-3618, This is a quaint, newly remodeled pizzeria that offers a great variety of pizzas and calzones. It is a great family restaurant that is open late for those night cravings. Try one of the special spinach pies. 

Big Fish 370 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02903, 401-751-3474, A hip downtown seafood establishment.

Hemenway's Seafood Grille & Oyster Bar 121South Main St., Providence, RI 02903, One Providence Washington Plaza, 401-351-8570, Hemenway's specializes in grilled seafood platters that are sure to make your mouth water. Visitors can get a wonderful plate of fresh shucked oysters or choose the catch of the day. 

Providence Oyster Bar 283 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903, Located on Federal Hill, 401-272-8866, Providence Oyster Bar has a nice selection of grilled and baked entrees, appetizers, soups, seafood, and chowders.

Capital Grille One Union Station, Providence, RI 02903, 401-521-5600, The Capital Grille is the perfect location for a great steak and seafood. The Grille specializes in dry aged steaks and has an award winning wine selection. If you want to dine in a private, elegant setting with great service, make The Capital Grille your next stop. more...