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DINING

American

  • CAV Restaurant & Antiques
    14 Imperial Place • Providence, RI 02903
    401-751-9164
    Unique venue that mixes creative American cuisine with antique shopping and entertainment. Open Monday through Sunday for lunch and dinner daily plus Saturday and Sunday brunch.   map

  • 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.   map

  • 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.   map

  • Waterman Grille
    4 Richmond Square • Providence, RI 02906
    Located on the Historic East Side
    401-521-9229
    Set on the banks of the Seekonk River on Providence's East Side, Waterman Grille serves wood-fired grilled specialties and seasonal comfort food. Four private dining rooms make an ideal place for your next corporate or social event. more...

Asian

  • 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...  map

Bar-B-Que

  • 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.  map

Bistro

  • Bravo Brasserie
    123 Empire Street • Providence, RI 02903
    Located in the Downtown Theatre District
    401-490-5112
    An American Bistro with a French influence. Bravo Brasserie is an elegant eatery located in the heart of downtown Providence. It is two blocks from Kennedy Plaza and is adjacent to the Providence theatre district. Bravo is a full sevice restaurant complete with excellent menus and a large selection of wines from regions around the world. Bravo Brasserie has a stylish atmosphere that is great for a nice sit-down lunch or dinner. In the evenings, it doubles as an after-hours lounge that is perfect for a few drinks with friends. The atmosphere is also suitable for couples with intimate indoor and outdoor seating, great for specialty drinks and conversations. more...  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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...  map

Brew Pubs

  • 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...  map

  • 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...  map

Cafes

  • 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.   map

  • 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.  map

  • 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!  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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...  map

  • 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...  map

  • 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...  map

Chinese

  • 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.   map

  • 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.  map

Coffee Shops

  • Edge, The
    199 Wayland Avenue • Providence, RI 02906
    401-490-2227
    Freshly roasted direct trade coffees, espresso drinks, fresh baked goods, a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches and more is available at the Edge. more...

Contemporary

  • 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.  map

  • La Laiterie
    186 Wayland Avenue • Providence, RI 02906
    Located on the East Side of Providence
    401-274-7177
    Featured in Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Rhode Island Monthly, Yankee Magazine and more, La Laiterie's seasonal menu selections are prepared using Farmstead cheeses and other local produce. These include crispy duck confit, house-cured meats, wild mushroom and pumpkin pot pie, grilled all-natural grass fed prime hanger steak, and seared naturally-raised chicken livers. All sweets, including pastries and desserts, are hand-made. Dinner is served from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. or later Tuesday through Saturday. more...

Cuban & Latino

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

Delis & Sandwich Shops

  • 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.  map

  • 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.   map

Diners

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

Eclectic

  • Salvation Cafe
    140 Broadway • Providence, RI 02840
    401-847-2620
    Salvation Cafe offers an eclectic menu that spans many cultures. more...

French

  • 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...  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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.   map

Italian

  • 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...  map

  • Bacaro Restaurant
    262 South Water Street • Providence, RI 02903
    401-751-3700
    Bacaro is an enoteca (Italian wine bar), salumeria and cicchetteria. more...  map

  • 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...  map

  • Cafe Longo
    154 Atwells Avenue • Providence, RI 02903
    401-228-6550
    Fine Italian bistro and bar with great music, daily chef's specialties, and American sandwiches. more...  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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.   map

  • 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.  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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.   map

  • Pane e Vino Ristorante
    365 Atwells Avenue • Providence, RI 02903
    Located on Federal Hill Near the Convention Center
    401-223-2230
    Pane e Vino is an Italian ristorante and enoteca (wine bar) located on Historic Federal Hill. It is where friends, family, and businessmen alike come to enjoy a relaxing and rustic Mediterranean environment, filled with the aura and sensation of the finest Neapolitan style Italian cuisine and wine.  more...  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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...  map

  • 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...  map

Japanese

  • Ebisu Japanese Restaurant
    38 Pontiac Avenue • Providence, RI 02907
    401-270-5737
    The new style Japanese restaurant in Rhode Island. Ebisu serves you 'Yakitori' and 'Shabu-Shabu' style cuisine with a relaxing atomophere and great service plus a full bar featuring Asian alcohol. more...  map

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

Mexican & Southwestern

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

Pizza

  • 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.  map

Seafood

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

  • 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.  map

  • 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.  map

Steaks & Chops

  • 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...

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