Providence Restaurants

The hard part about dining in Providence is choosing among its many superb restaurants. If you're in the mood for Italian, take a stroll through Federal Hill on Atwells Avenue; Downtown is home to excellent fine-dining establishments; and the East Side has great neighborhood and upscale-casual restaurants, as well as an assortment of spots with a hip ambience and an international menu.

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  • 1. Gracie's

    $$$$

    The city's best spot for a romantic meal is Table 21 in a private alcove at Gracie's, across the street from the Trinity Rep theater. Owner Ellen Gracyalny mixes sophistication with whimsy in the main dining room, and executive chef Matthew Varga sources many of his ingredients from a local Rhode Island farmer; Varga's tasting menus are a standard setter for fine dining in Providence.

    194 Washington St., Rhode Island, 02903, USA
    401-272–7811

    Known For

    • Seasonally inspired menu
    • Four-course prix-fixe and seven-course, wine-paired chef's tasting menus
    • Personalized service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Tues. No lunch
  • 2. Nick's on Broadway

    $$

    For two decades Derek Wagner has earned a seat at the table among Rhode Island's top chefs by helming this amped-up diner on Providence's West Side (the namesake "Nick" was the owner of the original diner at the site). Breakfast features classic comfort food like pancakes and egg dishes composed with all-local ingredients, like eggs from Baffoni Farms and potatoes from Schartner Farms, and pasture-fed Blackbird Farm Black Angus beef shows up in the Bolognese sauce and slow-cooked BBQ, while all of the plated fish entrees at dinner were swimming in local waters a short time before. Grab a seat at the counter to watch the culinary magic happen.

    500 Broadway, Rhode Island, 02909, USA
    401-421--0286

    Known For

    • Satisfying seasonal risottos
    • Rosé and oyster pairings
    • Opt for patio seating for an escape from the pace of the city

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Sun.
  • 3. Persimmon

    $$$

    This intimate neighborhood bistro seats only 38 patrons, so reservations are essential on summer weekends. Neutral walls, white table linens, and simple but elegant china focus attention on the artfully composed dishes of chef and co-owner Champe Speidel, a four-time semifinalist for a James Beard Foundation Award. The meats, bacon, and sausage on the seasonal menu come from the restaurant's own butcher shop. Pan-seared Hudson Valley foie gras is an excellent appetizer, well followed by bread-crusted Atlantic halibut—if available—which is accompanied by a ragout of Brussels sprouts, celery root, mussels, and clams. The wine list isn't huge, but it is impressive.

    99 Hope St., Rhode Island, 02906, USA
    401-432–7422

    Known For

    • Draft cocktails
    • In-house butcher shop
    • Ever-changing menus

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues. No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 4. Mill's Tavern

    $$$$

    Handsome brick walls and vaulted casement ceilings lend a cozy New England vibe to this contemporary, French-influenced American restaurant. The menu includes selections from both land and sea, mostly cooked in the open kitchen's wood-fired oven, as well as an extensive wine list.

    101 N. Main St., Rhode Island, 02903, USA
    401-272–3331

    Known For

    • Menu changes to reflect the seasons
    • Steaks, chops, and seafood always a good choice
    • Three-course prix-fixe menu offered Sunday to Thursday

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
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