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Pot au Feu Bistro, Providence, RI

Pot au Feu Bistro

4.8
4.8
1372 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (401) 273-8953
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Spike Mikulski
  • Area
    Providence
  • Cross Street
    Weybosset Street - 1 block from the Historic Arcade
  • Parking details
    The Signs on the left side of the street say "Tow Zone" but that ends everyday at 5:00 so you can park there without risk anytime aftrr 5:00! Plenty of on-street and many parking lots in the area.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

What 1,372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Romantic

  • Providence County

    Best Service

  • Providence County

    Best Ambience

  • Providence County

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pot au Feu Bistro is a charming French eatery offering an authentic dining experience in Providence. Known for its "outstanding service" and "delicious French cuisine," guests relish the cozy, intimate atmosphere. The owner, Bob Burke, is praised for his warm hospitality. A "must-try" for fans of French cooking.

1,372 Reviews
  1. Bill

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy French Bistro in Providence. Service outstanding. Authentic French cuisine from the first course until the crepes Suzette for dessert!

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  2. Anthony

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a terrific and romantic dinner. The service was excellent, the food was terrific, and the wine was great. We ordered a bottle of wine, appetizers, dinner, and desert. Everything was amazing. I look forward to our next visit.

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  3. Denise VIP

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, first time and was very satisfied. A special menu and service was excellent.

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  4. JenniferK VIP

    Austin14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can't say enough positive things about this amazing dining experience. The ingredients are so fresh and each recipe is crafted with extreme care. The service is also unmatched. It's such a warm, welcoming and inviting ambiance. I always look forward to my reservation there and know exact what I'm going to have. Highly recommend this Providence gem.

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  5. doug

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. Service, food, atmosphere, all outstanding.

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  6. Helen

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, enjoyed the rustic French ambience. A ‘must try’ if you are a French cooking fan.

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  7. Micheline VIP

    Rhode Island30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always it’s a pleasure to dine at Pot au Feu. The food is fabulous, drinks and wine are top shelf and the staff friendly and professional

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  8. Michael VIP

    Rhode Island3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was fantastic, the appetizer escargot no flavor, the bread was more like white bread not French bread, the tornados was good, the beef bourgenoin was very dry we sent it back. The server was great she took it right away and my wife got the tornados which was good. The cream brûlée was very thick we did not like it. Years ago when upstairs was open it was fantastic. Unfortunately not anymore. We ate here a few years ago and had a poor experience we thought we would try it again but nothing changed. For what we spent on dinner there are so many better restaurants. A new French restaurant is opening up nearby hopefully that will be better.

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  9. Misty

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always great service, lovely atmosphere great food. Support your local business.

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  10. Cindy

    Greater Boston43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, another amazing evening at Pot au Feu! I have season tickets to PPAC on Sunday evenings but made a switch because my friend has been craving their duck breast confit. I had to steal a taste, and it was heavenly! I have been attempting to work my way through the menu and last night selected the steak frites which was cooked to perfection. Dinner begins with crusty French bread and a crock of soft butter and the most delicious of salads with your choice of two homemade dressings. Ordinarily, we save room for dessert, but since we wanted to savor every last bite of dinner, we didn't leave room. That only means our return trip will have to be very soon! As for service and ambiance, if you have not had the pleasure of dining at the restaurant, you will see how a guest is made to feel as though you're at home. Cozy and comfortable with little candles on each table, even though it was crowded and every table occupied, you feel as though you're in your own little secluded world. Bob Burke is the consummate host, making certain every patron is attended to and entirely satisfied. On this particular evening, our server, whose name escapes me, was delightful. Attentive yet not overbearing. It was a pleasure to see Hillary a long-time staff member whose two children Caleb and Katerina are now "bussers" and learning the intricacies of fine dining with a comfortable and casual flair. It was the perfect evening! Looking forward to my next visit at the Pot au Feu!

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FAQs

Pot au Feu Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 273-8953.

Pot au Feu Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1372 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pot au Feu Bistro

44 Custom House Street, Providence, RI 02903

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Weybosset Street - 1 block from the Historic Arcade
  • Area
    Providence
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    The Signs on the left side of the street say "Tow Zone" but that ends everyday at 5:00 so you can park there without risk anytime aftrr 5:00! Plenty of on-street and many parking lots in the area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Spike Mikulski
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
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