Melissa’s Guidebook to Providence
Food Scene
Our favorite food spots around the neighborhood, Downtown, Fed Hill and the East Side!
Our favorite restaurant in Providence. South American cuisine specializing in steaks and seafood. It's about a 5 min drive and a 15 min walk from the apartment. Reservations are definitely recommended!
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Los Andes
903 Chalkstone AveOur favorite restaurant in Providence. South American cuisine specializing in steaks and seafood. It's about a 5 min drive and a 15 min walk from the apartment. Reservations are definitely recommended!
Our favorite spot for authentic Mexican food. Best tacos in Providence for sure. Its a 15 min walk from the apartment and about a 3 minute drive. You can usually walk in without reservations!
Chilangos
447 Manton AvenueOur favorite spot for authentic Mexican food. Best tacos in Providence for sure. Its a 15 min walk from the apartment and about a 3 minute drive. You can usually walk in without reservations!
Local favorite for comfort food and cheap drinks. During the summer they have fire pits available in the back yard. They close late and stays pretty busy during the night. Love the mac n' cheese bites!
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Ogie's Trailer Park
1155 Westminster StLocal favorite for comfort food and cheap drinks. During the summer they have fire pits available in the back yard. They close late and stays pretty busy during the night. Love the mac n' cheese bites!
Great pizza and apps. Not the cheapest but the quality of food is great. Great for groups and families!
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Pizza J
967 Westminster StreetGreat pizza and apps. Not the cheapest but the quality of food is great. Great for groups and families!
Pretty cheap and great for takeout. About a 5 minute walk from the apartment on Valley Street!
Two 88 唐兴
Pretty cheap and great for takeout. About a 5 minute walk from the apartment on Valley Street!
Vegetarian spot with great food and drinks. About a 5 min drive from apartment. Local favorite for brunch!
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The Grange
166 BroadwayVegetarian spot with great food and drinks. About a 5 min drive from apartment. Local favorite for brunch!
Great for brunch and groups. 5 minute drive from apartment!
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West Side Diner
1380 Westminster StGreat for brunch and groups. 5 minute drive from apartment!
A bit pricey but the food and drinks are good and the atmosphere is always lively. Usually has live music and happy hour specials.
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Troop
60 Valley StA bit pricey but the food and drinks are good and the atmosphere is always lively. Usually has live music and happy hour specials.
Local favorite for brunch and dinner. A Bit pricey but worth it!
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nicks on broadway
500 BroadwayLocal favorite for brunch and dinner. A Bit pricey but worth it!
Our favorite spot for pasta and Italian food. Located 5 mins from the apartment on Federal Hill.
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Costantino's Venda Bar & Ristorante
265 Atwells AveOur favorite spot for pasta and Italian food. Located 5 mins from the apartment on Federal Hill.
Great burgers and craft beer on tap! 5 minute drive from the apartment on Federal Hill!
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Harry's on the Hill
301 Atwells AveGreat burgers and craft beer on tap! 5 minute drive from the apartment on Federal Hill!
Some of the best pasta and Italian in Providence. Upscale and reservations are recommended!
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Siena
238 Atwells AveSome of the best pasta and Italian in Providence. Upscale and reservations are recommended!
Great Mediterranean food on Federal Hill. Usually packed but wait is not long.
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Opa Restaurant
230 Atwells AveGreat Mediterranean food on Federal Hill. Usually packed but wait is not long.
Bucktown
471 W Fountain StProvidence favorite for friend chicken!
Julian's
318 BroadwayGreat New American in Providence
Great pizza and pasta spot in the neighborhood. About a 10 mins walk form apartment. Great for groups, families and karaoke!
Federal Hill Brick Oven Pizza
1039 Chalkstone AveGreat pizza and pasta spot in the neighborhood. About a 10 mins walk form apartment. Great for groups, families and karaoke!
Excellent pizza and drinks in Downtown. Great for families and groups!
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Providence Coal Fired Pizza
385 Westminster StExcellent pizza and drinks in Downtown. Great for families and groups!
Best Korean friend chicken and cuisine. Always a wait but line moves fast. No tipping!
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Den Den Korean Fried Chicken
182 Angell StBest Korean friend chicken and cuisine. Always a wait but line moves fast. No tipping!
Upscale French and New American in Downtown. Reservations recommended!
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CAV Restaurant
14 Imperial PlUpscale French and New American in Downtown. Reservations recommended!
One of only 3 ramen spots in Providence. Currently our favorite. About 10 mins form the apartment in the East Side.
Ganko Ittetsu Ramen - Providence
215 Thayer StOne of only 3 ramen spots in Providence. Currently our favorite. About 10 mins form the apartment in the East Side.
Great for hibachi and sushi on Federal Hill. Reservations for hibachi are definitely recommended!
Mt. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
80 Dean StGreat for hibachi and sushi on Federal Hill. Reservations for hibachi are definitely recommended!
Great upscale Greek/Mediterranean cuisine in Downtown Providence. Reservations recommended!
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Kleos
250 Westminster StGreat upscale Greek/Mediterranean cuisine in Downtown Providence. Reservations recommended!
Yoleni’s Providence
292 Westminster StSit-down Greek spot. Great for groups, families and to-go items.
Providence's first plant-based food hall. Located in Downtown!
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Plant City
334 S Water StProvidence's first plant-based food hall. Located in Downtown!
Pretzels, small bites and beer flights in Downtown!
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The Malted Barley
334 Westminster StPretzels, small bites and beer flights in Downtown!
Cheap, fast tacos. Good for groups and families. 5 mins from the apartment.
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La Lupita
1950 Westminster StCheap, fast tacos. Good for groups and families. 5 mins from the apartment.
Great for breakfast, brunch and lunch on the West Side.
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The Classic Cafe
865 Westminster StGreat for breakfast, brunch and lunch on the West Side.
Lekker BBQ
210 Atwells AveOne-of-a-kind restaurants in Providence, offering Japanese "steam cooking". A must visit!
Neighborhoods
Must visit neighborhoods!
Downtown Providence
5-10 minute drive from the apartment.
Iconic neighborhood full of restaurants, bars and shops. Festivals and live music during the spring, summer and fall.
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Federal Hill
Iconic neighborhood full of restaurants, bars and shops. Festivals and live music during the spring, summer and fall.
Dessert and Coffee
Best of coffee and desserts in Providence!
Best dessert and pastry spot. Located in Federal Hill about 5 mins form the apartment.
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Pastiche Fine Desserts
92 Spruce StBest dessert and pastry spot. Located in Federal Hill about 5 mins form the apartment.
Sin
1413 Westminster StLocal spot for desserts, coffee and drinks.
Great home made ice cream, coffee and sandwiches on the East Side of Providence.
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Three Sisters
1070 Hope StGreat home made ice cream, coffee and sandwiches on the East Side of Providence.
Seven Stars Bakery
342 BroadwayGreat local coffee shop and bakery!
Awesome Italian bakery and local coffee. Located 5 mins from the apartment.
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LaSalle Bakery
993 Smith StAwesome Italian bakery and local coffee. Located 5 mins from the apartment.
Nitro cold brew and local coffee. Nest to Dash Bicycle Shop.
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The Nitro Bar
228 BroadwayNitro cold brew and local coffee. Nest to Dash Bicycle Shop.
Schasteâ
300 BroadwayExtensive tea selection and amazing crepes on Broadway!
Great local coffee shop with desserts and breakfast.
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White Electric Coffee
711 Westminster StGreat local coffee shop with desserts and breakfast.
Riffraff bookstore and bar
60 Valley StCoffee and drinks bar on Valley Street!
Insomnia Cookies
307 Thayer StHome-made cookie, ice cream and ice creams sandwiches!
Bars and Drinks
Drinks and brews from cheap to craft!
Ogie's Trailer Park
1155 Westminster StCheap drinks and lively atmosphere!
Troop
60 Valley StGreat, lively atmosphere with live music on weekends.
Riffraff bookstore and bar
60 Valley StSupper packed at night but good drinks!
Speakeasy with great drinks in Olneyville, located 5 mins from the apartment.
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Justine's
11 Olneyville SquareSpeakeasy with great drinks in Olneyville, located 5 mins from the apartment.
One of Providence's only beer halls. Extensive beer collection and good food.
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Bayberry Beer Hall
381 W Fountain StOne of Providence's only beer halls. Extensive beer collection and good food.
Small, upbeat bar in Downtown Providence. Great drinks and cool scene!
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The Eddy
95 Eddy StSmall, upbeat bar in Downtown Providence. Great drinks and cool scene!
Free play on all machines and cheap drinks. Located 5 mins from apartment in Olneyville.
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Shelter Arcade Bar
103 Dike StFree play on all machines and cheap drinks. Located 5 mins from apartment in Olneyville.
Huge arcade with drinks and food in Downtown.
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Freeplay Bar & Arcade
182 Pine StHuge arcade with drinks and food in Downtown.
The Scurvy Dog
1718 Westminster Stcheap drinks and food with pool tables.
Trinity Brewhouse
186 Fountain StGreat RI craft beer and bar food :)
Long Live Beerworks
40R Sprague StGreat local beer, drinks and small bites.
Foolproof Brewing Company
241 Grotto AveOne of RI’s best breweries!
Providence Brewing Company
10 Sims AveExcellent craft on tap!
Revival Brewing Company
50 Sims AvenueTop RI brewery and tasting room.
Parks and Nature
Great for hiking, walking and enjoying nature :)
Horseback riding and picnics. Great for families!
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Goddard Memorial State Park
1095 Ives RdHorseback riding and picnics. Great for families!
Beautiful park with an ocean view in Providence. Great for dogs, families and groups.
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India Point Park
201 India StBeautiful park with an ocean view in Providence. Great for dogs, families and groups.
Beautiful park located 5 minutes drive form the apartment. Great for dogs, families, groups and relaxing.
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Dexter Training Ground
Beautiful park located 5 minutes drive form the apartment. Great for dogs, families, groups and relaxing.
Colt State Park
Route 114Great for families, hiking, beach, etc!
Great for hiking and rock climbing. Has a lake for swimming!
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Lincoln Woods State Park
101 Table Rock RdGreat for hiking and rock climbing. Has a lake for swimming!
Wolf Hill Forest Preserve
Waterview DriveGreat hiking trails only 15 mins away from Providence.
Must visit. Located in Newport next to historic mansions. About a 60 minute drive from Providence.
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Cliff Walk
117 Memorial BlvdMust visit. Located in Newport next to historic mansions. About a 60 minute drive from Providence.
Bike path begins in Providence on India Point Park and ends in Bristol, Rhode Island. Great for bikes and walking.
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East Bay Bike Path
Bike path begins in Providence on India Point Park and ends in Bristol, Rhode Island. Great for bikes and walking.
Beaches
Our favorite beaches in the Ocean State!
50 mins from Providence. Parking and entry fee for non-residents.
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Narragansett Beach
50 mins from Providence. Parking and entry fee for non-residents.
One of our favorite beaches, about 50 mins from Providence. Paid parking and street parking available.
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Scarborough State Beach
Ocean RdOne of our favorite beaches, about 50 mins from Providence. Paid parking and street parking available.
Great, clean beach 60-90 mins form Providence.
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Isibheshu saseMisquamicut State
Great, clean beach 60-90 mins form Providence.
Beautiful island off the coast of Rhode Island. Best beaches in Providence. Must take ferry from Providence or Point Judith.
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Block Island
Beautiful island off the coast of Rhode Island. Best beaches in Providence. Must take ferry from Providence or Point Judith.
State park with small beaches about 40 mins away form Providence. Great for families!
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Colt State Park
Route 114State park with small beaches about 40 mins away form Providence. Great for families!
East Beach
East Beach RoadClean and wide beach. Great for families.
Third Beach
3rd Beach RoadOne of our favorite beaches. 60 mins from Providence!
Easton's Beach
175 Memorial BlvdSecond Beach
315 Sachuest Point RdEntertainment
Mall, movies, performing arts :)
I-Center ye-Dunkin 'Donuts
1 La Salle SquareRhode Island Convention Center
1 Sabin StProvidence Place Mall
Providence PlaceTrinity Repertory Company
201 Washington StProvidence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset StAS220
115 Empire St