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Providence, Rhode Island Restaurants

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WHERE TO EAT — PROVIDENCE RESTAURANTS


Al Forno Restaurant Italian
16/20
577 S. Main St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-273-9760 | Menu
Al Forno’s food is rooted in the regional cuisines of Italy and Southern France, re-crafted with the products of New England. More...

Angelo's Civita Farnese Italian
13/20
141 Atwells Ave.
Providence, RI 02903
401-621-8171 | Menu
Angelo's Civita Farnese stands out as the quintessential Italian eatery in Providence's quintessential Italian neighborhood. More...

Aspire Seafood
12/20
Hotel Providence
311 Westminster St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-521-3333 | Menu
Aspire has found a niche in Providence's competitive market for high-end, high-style restaurants. More...

Blaze Fusion
13/20
Dining Room at Blaze, Providence, RI 776 Hope St.
Providence, RI 02906
401-277-2529 | Menu
Foodies get fired up about Providence's Summit neighborhood, where places like Blaze bring the heat. More...

Cafe Paragon Mediterranean
12/20
234 Thayer St.
Providence, RI 02906
401-331-6200 | Menu
Healthy and flavorful renditions of Mediterranean and American staples in a spot usually mobbed with Brown and RISD students. More...

Caserta's Pizzeria Pizza
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Caserta 121 Spruce St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-272-3618, 401-621-9190, 401-272-3618 | Menu
A pizzeria with all the old-school charm you'd expect in an Italian area like Federal Hill. More...

Chez Pascal French
14/20
Dining Room at Chez Pascal, Providence, RI 960 Hope St.
Providence, RI 02906
401-421-4422 | Menu
A classic French bistro on a quiet, tree-lined Providence street. More...

Fire & Ice Eclectic
13/20
Providence Place Mall
48 Providence Pl.
Providence, RI 02903
401-270-4040 | Menu
This spot lets diners choose their sauce, starch, vegetables and meats, then hand them to chefs to cook before their eyes. More...

Haven Brothers Diner Diner
Quick Bite
Fulton Street
Providence, RI 02906
401-861-7777 | Menu
Haven Brothers is a diner that appears like clockwork on a side street in downtown Providence catering to late-night visitors. More...

Local 121 Contemporary
14/20
The Dreyfus
121 Washington St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-274-2121 | Menu
Local 121 uses---you guessed it---fresh and local ingredients to challenge diners to rediscover innate flavor. More...

Mill's Tavern New American
14/20
101 N. Main St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-272-3331 | Menu
A vast menu at this big-ticket restaurant starts with raw littlenecks and ends with Portuguese bread puddings. More...

Red Fez Eclectic
13/20
49 Peck St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-272-1212 | Menu
You'll find low prices and an earnest hominess about the cooking at this eclectic eatery. More...

Rick's Roadhouse Barbecue
13/20
370 Richmond St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-272-7675 | Menu
Unpretentious. Inexpensive. Tasty. They all apply to Rick's. Come for the barbecue; stay for the fun. More...

Tazza Caffe Coffeehouse
Quick Bite
250 Westminister St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-421-3300
Topnotch java, a menu of salads, burgers and panini, plus live music, draw eclectic crowds day and night. More...

10 Prime Steak & Sushi Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at 10 Prime Steak & Sushi, Providence, RI 55 Pine St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-453-2333 | Menu
This Downcity landmark holds its own against a slew of steakhouse competitors in Providence. More...

22 Bowen’s Wine & Bar Grille Steakhouse
13/20
Bowen's Wharf
22 Bowen’s Wharf
Newport, RI 02840
401-841-8884 | Menu
Prime beef in a prime location on Newport’s waterfront. More...

Waterman Grille New England
14/20
4 Richmond Sq.
Providence, RI 02906
401-521-9229 | Menu
The historic setting and inventive menu make this East Sider a special occasion destination; reasonable prices make it a local haven. More...

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Providence, Rhode Island

*Images from left to right: Aspire, Chez Pascal and 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille

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