Guidebook for Providence
Food Scene
This is our favorite restaurant in Providence. It's a bit expensive but the food is always fantastic. Some of our favorite tips:
* The grilled pizzas are amazing (and a Rhode Island specialty) - try the corn pizza if it's in season!
* Grab a spot at the upstairs bar where they also have full meal service for an intimate, cozy experience
* Make sure to order one of their famous tarts at the same time you place your main order since it takes ~45 minutes for them to make it
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Al Forno Restaurant
577 S Water StThis is our favorite restaurant in Providence. It's a bit expensive but the food is always fantastic. Some of our favorite tips:
* The grilled pizzas are amazing (and a Rhode Island specialty) - try the corn pizza if it's in season!
* Grab a spot at the upstairs bar where they also have full meal service for an intimate, cozy experience
* Make sure to order one of their famous tarts at the same time you place your main order since it takes ~45 minutes for them to make it
This is a great place to get some vegetarian food. And this recommendation is coming from 2 people who are NOT vegetarians... it's so good.
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Garden Grille
727 East AveThis is a great place to get some vegetarian food. And this recommendation is coming from 2 people who are NOT vegetarians... it's so good.
If you're in the mood for some solid American diner food it's tough to beat this spot in Wayland Square. Parking can be tough over there but you can usually find it behind the West Elm building that is nearby.
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Wayland Square Diner
208 Wayland AveIf you're in the mood for some solid American diner food it's tough to beat this spot in Wayland Square. Parking can be tough over there but you can usually find it behind the West Elm building that is nearby.
We're from Texas where there are no shortage of great burger joints but this place gives them all a run for their money. Get the classic sliders with cheese, a side of fries and a craft brew or soda and enjoy (make sure to add a third!).
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Harry's Bar & Burger
121 N Main StWe're from Texas where there are no shortage of great burger joints but this place gives them all a run for their money. Get the classic sliders with cheese, a side of fries and a craft brew or soda and enjoy (make sure to add a third!).
If the weather is nice outside it's touch to beat getting some taqueria-style tacos, a margarita and sitting on the patio (there are not enough patios in PVD!)
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Tallulah's Taqueria
10 Ives StIf the weather is nice outside it's touch to beat getting some taqueria-style tacos, a margarita and sitting on the patio (there are not enough patios in PVD!)
If sushi is what you're into and you don't want to spend a fortune head over to Haruki East. We've tried almost every sushi joint and this one is our fave. Get the Wayland maki roll (or two).
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Haruki East
172 Wayland AveIf sushi is what you're into and you don't want to spend a fortune head over to Haruki East. We've tried almost every sushi joint and this one is our fave. Get the Wayland maki roll (or two).
This is a great place to grab brunch or dinner. It's right on the water, so take advantage of the patio when the weather is nice.
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Waterman Grille
4 Richmond SquareThis is a great place to grab brunch or dinner. It's right on the water, so take advantage of the patio when the weather is nice.
Great coffee shop right on Wickendon with lots of seating
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Coffee Exchange
207 Wickenden StGreat coffee shop right on Wickendon with lots of seating
Nice seafood spot. Tip: hang out at the bar for a cozy drink and apps.
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Hemenway's Restaurant
121 S Main StNice seafood spot. Tip: hang out at the bar for a cozy drink and apps.
If New York style pizza is your thing, this is the best in Providence. You can get it delivered to Ivy Street or enjoy by the slice at their location on Wickenden. Open late!
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Fellini Pizzeria
2190 Broad StIf New York style pizza is your thing, this is the best in Providence. You can get it delivered to Ivy Street or enjoy by the slice at their location on Wickenden. Open late!
Great local place with delicious baked goods and coffee. Easy walk from Ivy Street!
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Seven Stars Bakery
342 BroadwayGreat local place with delicious baked goods and coffee. Easy walk from Ivy Street!
Get an award-winning Italian grinder here (that's what Rhode Islanders call an Italian sandwich). They serve a wide range of hot and cold sandwiches.
Sandwich Hut
1253 N Main StGet an award-winning Italian grinder here (that's what Rhode Islanders call an Italian sandwich). They serve a wide range of hot and cold sandwiches.
Not to be confused with Seven Stars, Silver Star Bakery is a fantastic Portuguese bakery with amazing pastéis and other assorted pastries and baked goods.
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Silver Star Bakery
150 Ives StNot to be confused with Seven Stars, Silver Star Bakery is a fantastic Portuguese bakery with amazing pastéis and other assorted pastries and baked goods.
The best donuts in Providence (a town full of good, non-Dunkin' donuts)
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KNEAD Doughnuts
139 Elmgrove AveThe best donuts in Providence (a town full of good, non-Dunkin' donuts)
Piemonte Pizza & Grill
114 Doyle AvenueNeed delivery or want to walk to pick up some great pizza? This is a go-to.
Avenue N Providence
Great American restaurant on Hope St. with a nice long bar.
Great Asian (mainly Japanese) "tapas" and cocktails. Try the AKA Yakitori (AMAZING), crispy cauliflower, shumai, and crispy kale salad.
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Wara Wara Restaurant
776 Hope StGreat Asian (mainly Japanese) "tapas" and cocktails. Try the AKA Yakitori (AMAZING), crispy cauliflower, shumai, and crispy kale salad.
Oak Bakeshop
Local bakery with nitro brew coffee in a quaint location
Feeling swanky? Grab cocktails or dinner at this rooftop bar/restaurant overlooking the East Side of Providence.
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Mare Rooftop
229 Waterman StFeeling swanky? Grab cocktails or dinner at this rooftop bar/restaurant overlooking the East Side of Providence.
Aleppo Sweets
107 Ives StSyrian food and beverages
East Side Pockets
278 Thayer StSome of the best falafel and kebab wraps around
Fantastic Spanish tapas near downtown. Try the tomato bread, corn ribs, boquerones, and meatballs. End with the babka!
Palo
Fantastic Spanish tapas near downtown. Try the tomato bread, corn ribs, boquerones, and meatballs. End with the babka!
OTRA
Spanish tapas in a beautiful interior.
Bacaro
262 S Water StGreat grilled pizzas and Italian dishes.
Some of the best Italian food on Federal Hill
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Andino's Italian Restaurant
171 Atwells AvenueSome of the best Italian food on Federal Hill
A trip to Rhode Island is incomplete without a visit to the iconic Olneyville New York System for "hot weiners all the way with a coffee milk".
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Olneyville New York System Restaurant
18 Plainfield StA trip to Rhode Island is incomplete without a visit to the iconic Olneyville New York System for "hot weiners all the way with a coffee milk".
Great poke spot that is literally around the corner.
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Hometown Cafe and Poké Bar
185 Camp StGreat poke spot that is literally around the corner.
While Providence is NOT known for Mexican food (we are originally from TX), this place hits the spot! Great fajitas, margaritas, and fish tacos.
El Mariachi
While Providence is NOT known for Mexican food (we are originally from TX), this place hits the spot! Great fajitas, margaritas, and fish tacos.
Great Korean fried chicken. If you've never had that, do yourself a favor and try it... unbelievably good.
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Den Den Korean Fried Chicken
182 Angell StGreat Korean fried chicken. If you've never had that, do yourself a favor and try it... unbelievably good.
Vegan restaurant complex with some really great options. There's also a market inside with tons of good takeaway items.
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Plant City
334 S Water StVegan restaurant complex with some really great options. There's also a market inside with tons of good takeaway items.
A little seafood shack serving fresh, local fish near the heart of the city. Outdoor seating only.
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Dune Brothers Seafood
239 Dyer StA little seafood shack serving fresh, local fish near the heart of the city. Outdoor seating only.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great bar that you can easily walk to. The bar food is really good and it's in a quaint, cozy space.
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Ivy Tavern
758 Hope StThis is a great bar that you can easily walk to. The bar food is really good and it's in a quaint, cozy space.
While this is a full restaurant, the real draw is having a *strong* margarita or two (if you can handle more than one) at the bar. It's an easy walk from Ivy St.
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Tortilla Flats
355 Hope StWhile this is a full restaurant, the real draw is having a *strong* margarita or two (if you can handle more than one) at the bar. It's an easy walk from Ivy St.
Beautiful speakeasy-esque bar with cocktails and a good beer selection
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The East End
244 Wickenden StBeautiful speakeasy-esque bar with cocktails and a good beer selection
The Eddy
95 Eddy StBest cocktails in Providence.
A modern take on a beer hall with some of the best local brews you can get your hands on. The food is outstanding, too.
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Bayberry Beer Hall
381 W Fountain StA modern take on a beer hall with some of the best local brews you can get your hands on. The food is outstanding, too.
Great bar on the West Side with patio seating, a good beer selection and lots of hipsters
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Ogie's Trailer Park
1155 Westminster StGreat bar on the West Side with patio seating, a good beer selection and lots of hipsters
The best brewery in Providence. These guys make incredibly tasty New England IPAs, stouts, saisons, and more (depending on the season). Afterward, head next door to Bayberry.
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Long Live Beerworks
40R Sprague StThe best brewery in Providence. These guys make incredibly tasty New England IPAs, stouts, saisons, and more (depending on the season). Afterward, head next door to Bayberry.
Brewery serving Rhode Island's most famous beer - Narragansett. Lots of outdoor seating.
Narragansett Brewery
Brewery serving Rhode Island's most famous beer - Narragansett. Lots of outdoor seating.
Sit by the iconic fountain on Federal Hill and have a drink or some food. There is live jazz during certain days in the warmer months and plenty of shops and restaurants to walk to.
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DePasquale Square
57 De Pasquale AveSit by the iconic fountain on Federal Hill and have a drink or some food. There is live jazz during certain days in the warmer months and plenty of shops and restaurants to walk to.
The Royal Bobcat
Great cocktails on the West side of PVD with a good food popup inside.
Courtland Club
51 Courtland StSpeakeasy style bar with good cocktails
Providence Wine Bar
Quaint wine bar with a fantastic selection of wines.
Parks & Nature
Walk along the Blackstone Blvd trail to see majestic old homes, stone walls, and trees in one of the most beautiful parts of the city.
Blackstone Boulevard
Blackstone BoulevardWalk along the Blackstone Blvd trail to see majestic old homes, stone walls, and trees in one of the most beautiful parts of the city.
Small, well-kept park with gorgeous views of downtown Providence. Great for a picnic or as a reading spot.
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Prospect Terrace
60 Congdon StSmall, well-kept park with gorgeous views of downtown Providence. Great for a picnic or as a reading spot.
Large park on the water just south of the highway. During the Summer there are tons of festivals here and there's a nearby brewery (Narragansett Brewery) with outdoor seating.
India Point Park
Large park on the water just south of the highway. During the Summer there are tons of festivals here and there's a nearby brewery (Narragansett Brewery) with outdoor seating.
Arts & Culture
This is an amazing library built in 1838 in the heart of College Hill visited by Edgar Allan Poe. A must see.
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Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit StThis is an amazing library built in 1838 in the heart of College Hill visited by Edgar Allan Poe. A must see.
Spend a few hours wandering around and enjoying the vast art collection in the impressive RISD museum.
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I-RISD Museum
20 N Main StSpend a few hours wandering around and enjoying the vast art collection in the impressive RISD museum.
Entertainment & Activities
Providence WaterFire is an award-winning fire sculpture installation that runs ~every 2 weeks between late May and early November. Hear live music, watch performers, peruse local art, eat, and drink on the canal in Providence.
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WaterFire
4 N Main StProvidence WaterFire is an award-winning fire sculpture installation that runs ~every 2 weeks between late May and early November. Hear live music, watch performers, peruse local art, eat, and drink on the canal in Providence.
There's no better place to get your karaoke on than this one. Cozy spot in the Dean hotel where you can belt it out without fear of judgment.
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The Boombox
122 Fountain StThere's no better place to get your karaoke on than this one. Cozy spot in the Dean hotel where you can belt it out without fear of judgment.
Beautiful theater downtown with live shows
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Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset StBeautiful theater downtown with live shows
Foreign, art house & indie films are shown in this historic art deco theater with retro decor.
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Avon Cinema
260 Thayer StForeign, art house & indie films are shown in this historic art deco theater with retro decor.
Sightseeing
Hang out on the beautiful Brown University campus college green. It's exactly as amazing as you would expect.
Brown University College Green
75 Waterman StHang out on the beautiful Brown University campus college green. It's exactly as amazing as you would expect.
Historic observatory opened in 1891. They have weekly (Tuesday evenings) free space viewings, with telescopes set up to show various interesting things and staff to explain what you're seeing and answer questions.
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Ladd Observatory
210 Doyle AveHistoric observatory opened in 1891. They have weekly (Tuesday evenings) free space viewings, with telescopes set up to show various interesting things and staff to explain what you're seeing and answer questions.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StCVS
481 Angell St