Providence Reviews
A Guy & His Pie
Rhode Island has loads of great pizza, but the best Detroit-style slices there are served out of an old mill building in Pawtucket.
Frank and Laurie’s
This corner breakfast spot is a chill place to eat a slab of quiche and watch the world go by.
Hemenway’s Seafood Grill And Oyster Bar
Hemenways, which first opened in 1985, recently got a facelift, enlivening a space that used to be a little stuffy.
Mings On Broad
Ming’s serves Asian-inspired chicken sandwiches and other fried, crunchy delights in portions that could feed a horse—or at least a hungry spouse.
The Nitro Bar
Nitro Bar is a certified scene. Not only with the content creators, but also with area firefighters who choose their nitro cold brew over Dunkin’—which says a lot in New England.
Oberlin
Oberlin in downtown Providence serves a menu of small plates. It's also one of the best restaurants in the city.
Track 15 Food Hall
If you want a taste of Rhode Island’s restaurant scene but don’t want to drive the whole state (though, let’s be real, it’s totally doable), go to Track 15.
Ceremony
Ceremony Cafe & Market in College Hill has a large selection of Asian teas, in addition to cocktails, natural wine, fun iced and hot drinks, and snacks.
Asian Bakery and Fast Food
When you’re looking for a quick bánh mì for lunch, head to cash-only Broad Street spot Asian Bakery.
Gracie’s
If you’re looking to throw down lots of cash for some stunning dishes in Providence, come to Gracie’s in the theater district.
Durk's Bar-B-Q
Durk’s Durk's Bar-B-Q is where you should drink house punch and eat a brisket sandwich in Downtown Providence.
Mike's Kitchen
Mike's, an Italian spot in Cranston that's inside a Veteran of Foreign Wars outpost, makes incredible meatballs and polenta.
Sandwich Hut
Sandwich Hut in Hope makes great Italian subs with lots of pepperoncini and cured meats.
Pizza Marvin
Pizza Marvin is a casual spot in Fox Point that serves creative pies and a pepperoni negroni.