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Where to eat in Providence

68 hand-picked places in Providence, chosen for people who are in town for something and have one night to get dinner right.

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Mrs. Rhode Island 2026 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium October 3, 2026
Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour - The Final Leg at Veterans Memorial Auditorium October 11, 2026
Brahms & Beethoven at Veterans Memorial Auditorium October 17, 2026
Justin Willman: One For The Ages at Veterans Memorial Auditorium October 22, 2026
Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter Tour at Veterans Memorial Auditorium October 23, 2026
Averly Morillo: Presencia Tour at Veterans Memorial Auditorium October 24, 2026
Night Of The Living Drag at Veterans Memorial Auditorium October 25, 2026
Lucy Darling: You're Welcome at Veterans Memorial Auditorium November 7, 2026
BERT KREISCHER at Veterans Memorial Auditorium November 13, 2026

Pizza in Providence

Caserta Pizzeria Pizza restaurant · $ · Federal Hill

4.4 stars, 400 reviews. Open since 1953. The Wimpy Skippy and the thick Sicilian party squares are state institutions.

121 Spruce St, Providence, RI 02903

Pizza Marvin Pizza restaurant · $$ · Fox Point

Wood-fired pies and natural wine. The pizzeria locals send visitors to now.

468 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903

Providence Coal Fired Pizza Pizza restaurant · $$ · Downcity

Blistered coal-oven crust downtown. Good for a group before or after a show.

385 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903

Hilltop Café $$ · Westerly

Dave Portnoy rated it 8.2. Downtown Westerly cafe with a crisp thin crust and a good local bar.

Jeffs Pizza Pizza restaurant · $$ · East Providence

Dave Portnoy rated it 8.1. East Providence counter with a crisp, cheesy plain and quick service.

127 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

Seafood in Providence

Capri Seafood Seafood restaurant · $$$ · Federal Hill

4.7 stars, 494 reviews, seafood with an Asian flare, known for snow crab legs and seafood boils.

58 Depasquale Ave, Providence, RI 02903

Cap't Loui Seafood restaurant · $$ · Federal Hill

4.7 stars, 271 reviews, casual Cajun seafood boils and snow crab legs.

238 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903

Providence Oyster Bar Oyster bar restaurant · $$$ · Federal Hill

4.4 stars, 747 reviews, oysters and a lobster roll reviewers call sweet, tender, buttery perfection.

283 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903

Hemenway's Restaurant Restaurant · $$$ · Downtown

Top-notch special-occasion seafood house downtown, superbly prepared classics.

121 S Main St, Providence, RI 02903

Dune Brothers Seafood New England restaurant · $$ · Fox Point

Casual seafood shack with shaded outdoor tables, a dog-friendly local favorite.

239 Dyer St, Providence, RI 02903

BBQ in Providence

Great Northern BBQ Co Barbecue restaurant · $$ · West End

4 stars, 283 reviews, Texas-style BBQ known for ridiculously tender brisket and burnt ends mac and cheese.

9 Parade St, Providence, RI 02909

Terra Nossa Brazilian Grill $$ · Providence Place

4.2 stars, 145 reviews, Brazilian grill inside Providence Place known for picanha and garlic steak.

Sura Asian restaurant · $ · Downtown

4.1 stars, 237 reviews, Korean barbecue and sushi spot known for bulgogi bibimbap.

232 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903

Fire & Flavor Smokehouse Barbecue restaurant · $$ · Olneyville

Barbecue and burger joint known for tender ribs with a sweet-tangy sauce.

11 Aleppo St, Providence, RI 02909

Food For the Soul Soul food restaurant · $$ · Elmhurst

17-year neighborhood soul food and BBQ fixture, order the mac and cheese and collards.

149 Admiral St #2607, Providence, RI 02908

Breakfast in Providence

Amy's Place $ · Fox Point

4.3 stars, 276 reviews, breakfast and coffee shop known for the Hangover Burger and breakfast burrito.

John's New York Systems Restaurant Breakfast restaurant · $ · Elmwood

5 stars, 70 reviews, cash-only family-run breakfast counter with unmatched grits and home fries.

326 Cranston St, Providence, RI 02907

Bagel Express on Broadway Bakery · $ · Broadway

4.6 stars, 113 reviews, quaint bakery vibe with fresh-boiled bagels and flavored cream cheese.

262 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903

Caspian Breakfast and Lunch Breakfast restaurant · $ · Fox Point

Charming rustic diner for breakfast and lunch, open daily from 7:30am.

239 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903

Royal Lunch Restaurant Breakfast restaurant · $ · Federal Hill area

4.4 stars, neighborhood breakfast spot known for its ham and cheese omelette and French toast.

1179 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02909

Top Tables in Providence

Al Forno Italian restaurant · $$$ · Fox Point

4.3 stars, 820+ reviews. The room that invented grilled pizza in 1980 and still the best-known table in Rhode Island.

577 S Water St, Providence, RI 02903

Oberlin New American restaurant · $$$ · Downcity

4.5 stars, 325+ reviews. 2026 James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant. Raw bar and pasta from a tiny open kitchen.

266 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903

Gracie's Fine dining restaurant · $$$$ · Downcity

The city's special-occasion room. Tasting menus, Rhode Island farm sourcing, and the best service in town.

194 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903

Claudine Restaurant · $$$$ · Downcity

26 seats, eight courses, two ex-Per Se chefs. 2026 Beard semifinalist for Best New Restaurant. Book weeks out.

225 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903