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Anthony’s Authentic Italian Cuisine
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(617)Great Italian, good prices, great value! Dine-In or Take-Out
Traditional heartwarming Italian entrees & pasta dishes served up in a cozy subterranean restaurant trattoria-style setting.
Specialty homemade pasta dishes, Italian Stuffed Artichokes, Homemade Cannoli's & more!
Located on the famous Federal Hill!Hemenway's
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.8(8,228)Hemenway's, an icon in the Rhode Island food scene and the go-to destination for fresh, top-of-catch seafood has been serving both locals and visitors to the capital city for decades.
nicks on broadway
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.9(558)Nicks on Broadway is a contemporary American restaurant located in the West End of Providence. Nicks specializes in seasonally inspired, locally focused food, put forth humbly with thoughtfulness, passion and honesty.India Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Indian•4.9(1,427)After 28 years we present you India with a fresh new look, a creative menu offering a blend of contemporary and traditional favorites, a new kitchen & team elevating our food and service, and elegant lighting transforming the entire restaurant. Enjoy our Garden Bar and Patio in the summer and cozy fireplace seating in the winter.
America is a melting pot like India was over a 1000 years ago. Being in the US offers a chef a lot of exciting possibilities to play with the ingredients that are not commonly found in India. We are availing these opportunities to create an exciting menu that has a blend of traditional favorites like Chicken Tikka Masala and creative dishes like Bengal Fish Curry (made with Salmon that is not usually found in India). The goal is to present a creative, fresh, nutritious, tasty, flavorful and a balanced meal. Like the 21st century India, we are progressive with our cuisine and not bound by the ‘same-old’ mentality.
Rasoi Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Indian•4.8(457)Rasoi opened in 2006 and quickly established itself as a neighborhood family restaurant serving regional cuisines of India.
Our menu embodies a unique blend of ethnic and progressive dishes with vegetarian at its heart but also offering meat, poultry and seafood dishes, mostly designed for sharing.
At Rasoi our philosophy is simple. We aim to convey our passion for regional Indian cuisine, through a quest for perfect ingredients and techniques.Pot au Feu Bistro
Price: Expensive•French•4.8(1,376)A favorite of Julia Child - Pot au Feu Bistro is so much more than a restaurant... Established in 1972, our cozy Bistro is the oldest French Bistro in America. Pot au Feu Bistro kicked off the Providence Restaurant Renaissance being the first to offer something other than “steak, spaghetti and chow mien”.
Located in the Historic Downtown we are just minutes from all the hotels and convention center.
Cafe Nuovo
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,297)Casually elegant Cafe Nuovo, at the Gondola Landing on Providence's famed Riverwalk, has been hailed by the New York Times and singled out by the Providence Journal as "RI's contribution to world class dining." The scenic waterside setting is matched only by the "fresh, seasonal flavor of Cafe Nuovo's contemporary American cuisine and heavenly dessert creations." Through glass curtain walls or while dining al fresco on the piazza, patrons enjoy attentive service and commanding city views while the river and gondolas roll by. Free valet parking evenings. **Sunday Open for Waterfire, Graduations, some Holidays or private functionsMare Rooftop
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(1,776)Mare Rooftop is deeply committed to providing a memorable dining experience, using sustainable and healthy ingredients and a passion for seafood, in a gorgeous rooftop setting.
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- LLindaVIPGreater Boston •75 reviews5.0Dined todayOur server, Alisa was excellent, service, food, wine and atmosphere exceeded our expectations.More infoCirce Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Providence•4.8
- MMikeIsle of Wight •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoGreat place before or after March Madness at the AMP!More infoFleming's Steakhouse - ProvidencePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Providence•4.7
- JjayVIPGreater Boston •21 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoDelicious lunch with scrumptious desserts. Excellent service. Have made similar comments the last 4 or 5 times we dined at The Capital GrilleMore infoThe Capital Grille - ProvidencePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Providence•4.8
- KkristenVIPGreater Boston •7 reviews5.0Dined on 19 Mar 2025The service and food were excellent. This is consistent, which is why I love it there.More infoCafe NuovoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Providence•4.8
- NNicoleGreater Boston •11 reviews5.0Dined on 17 Mar 2025The George never misses, service is always impeccable and the food outstanding! Jeremy was spot on and attentive..More infoThe GeorgePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Providence•4.5
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Long known for its classic New England seafood, Providence has also recently garnered a reputation for fine contemporary dining options. As a college town, it offers an abundance of laid-back, reasonably priced restaurants. But because the Johnson and Wales University campus is home to a well-respected culinary arts program, the town has become a popular proving ground for up-and-coming chefs. Even Providence's college students know and expect good food, which keeps the standards in this waterside city exceptionally high. The food options have also been heavily influenced by the city's proximity to Boston and New York. That means a lot of hearty, locally sourced dishes and ample pizza options. Providence's palate is also quite sophisticated, with restaurants serving up everything including French, Swiss, Italian and even vegan cuisine.
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