Guidebook for Providence
Food Scene
Unbelievable Italian cuisine. You do NOT need to go to Federal Hill with this gem within walking distance. And they make the best ginger-mint martini! Try the shrimp toast appetizer.
14 residents recomanen
Pizzico
762 Hope StreetUnbelievable Italian cuisine. You do NOT need to go to Federal Hill with this gem within walking distance. And they make the best ginger-mint martini! Try the shrimp toast appetizer.
Ice Cream, Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch and now Dinner
Amazing floats and smoothies. Casual, kid-friendly with outdoor tables and a Free Library :-). Great place to have a late night treat with the kids or after a delicious dinner up the road. Right next to Lippitt Park.
43 residents recomanen
Three Sisters
1070 Hope StIce Cream, Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch and now Dinner
Amazing floats and smoothies. Casual, kid-friendly with outdoor tables and a Free Library :-). Great place to have a late night treat with the kids or after a delicious dinner up the road. Right next to Lippitt Park.
The line may be long but only because it is worth it. And it moves very swiftly. The best sconces and muffins around. Homemade bread made in a mill building just up the road in Pawtucket. It is an East Side institution.
170 residents recomanen
Seven Stars Bakery
342 BroadwayThe line may be long but only because it is worth it. And it moves very swiftly. The best sconces and muffins around. Homemade bread made in a mill building just up the road in Pawtucket. It is an East Side institution.
Fine French Dining with a casual Wurst Kitchen for a quick and delicious lunch. Seating outside the Wurst Kitchen window. For foodies this is a must. They make all their own sausages in house. I don't eat meat anymore but when I did, I never had a hot dog that was on par with the Wurst kitchen. The restaurant features local artists on a regular basis. Right across from the park. Go on Saturday and catch the Farmers Market and PVD Artisans market right across the street.
25 residents recomanen
Chez Pascal & The Wurst Kitchen
960 Hope StFine French Dining with a casual Wurst Kitchen for a quick and delicious lunch. Seating outside the Wurst Kitchen window. For foodies this is a must. They make all their own sausages in house. I don't eat meat anymore but when I did, I never had a hot dog that was on par with the Wurst kitchen. The restaurant features local artists on a regular basis. Right across from the park. Go on Saturday and catch the Farmers Market and PVD Artisans market right across the street.
Unique Asian Fusion. Tapas, Ramen, Sake and more.
Great place for a drink and light meal.
25 residents recomanen
Wara Wara Restaurant
776 Hope StUnique Asian Fusion. Tapas, Ramen, Sake and more.
Great place for a drink and light meal.
Best authentic Vietnamese restaurant around. The setting is not the most desirable ( parking lot next to Ocean State Job Lot) but the freshness and authenticity of the food makes up for it and the inside attractive enough. Huge noodle soup bowls and very affordable!
9 residents recomanen
Phở Horn's Inc
50 Ann Mary StreetBest authentic Vietnamese restaurant around. The setting is not the most desirable ( parking lot next to Ocean State Job Lot) but the freshness and authenticity of the food makes up for it and the inside attractive enough. Huge noodle soup bowls and very affordable!
Old School Diner that has made it to Dives, Diners and Drive-In's AND The Food Network. They have weekend specials like Lobster Benedict which is my favorite.
17 residents recomanen
Modern Diner
364 East AveOld School Diner that has made it to Dives, Diners and Drive-In's AND The Food Network. They have weekend specials like Lobster Benedict which is my favorite.
Great raw bar and seafood. Lovely decor with downtown views. Right next to Risd.
43 residents recomanen
Hemenway's Restaurant
121 S Main StGreat raw bar and seafood. Lovely decor with downtown views. Right next to Risd.
One of the oldest stone buildings downtown. Julia Child spent time here so you know it's great! Wonderful intimate ambience with a great staff and chef! They also have brunch and music on the weekends. 100 stars~
10 residents recomanen
Pot au Feu
44 Custom House StOne of the oldest stone buildings downtown. Julia Child spent time here so you know it's great! Wonderful intimate ambience with a great staff and chef! They also have brunch and music on the weekends. 100 stars~
Best falafels in PVD. IMHO. Great middle eastern pockets and dishes.
39 residents recomanen
East Side Pockets
278 Thayer StBest falafels in PVD. IMHO. Great middle eastern pockets and dishes.
A cut above the rest if you want authentic Greek cuisine.
In the heart of Thayer Street right next to the Avon Cinema. We pair the two a lot. Outdoor seating available.
11 residents recomanen
Andreas
268 Thayer StA cut above the rest if you want authentic Greek cuisine.
In the heart of Thayer Street right next to the Avon Cinema. We pair the two a lot. Outdoor seating available.
Wonderful vegetarian restaurant that has been here for decades. Fresh and delicious every time!
60 residents recomanen
Garden Grille
727 East AveWonderful vegetarian restaurant that has been here for decades. Fresh and delicious every time!
Our favorite Indian restaurant in town ( there are many).
Fresh ingredients and delicious every time. Nice atmosphere to sit at a table or the bar.
27 residents recomanen
Rasoi
727 East AveOur favorite Indian restaurant in town ( there are many).
Fresh ingredients and delicious every time. Nice atmosphere to sit at a table or the bar.
Parks & Nature
Great state park with beach, kyacks, rock-climbing, fishing, swimming and a great 3 mile loop for jogging, walking and biking. Right off 146. There is a horse farm next door that offers rides on trails for kids and adults.
58 residents recomanen
Lincoln Woods State Park
101 Table Rock RdGreat state park with beach, kyacks, rock-climbing, fishing, swimming and a great 3 mile loop for jogging, walking and biking. Right off 146. There is a horse farm next door that offers rides on trails for kids and adults.
Blackstone Park
1-23 Parkside RdNice trails to walk overlooking the Seekonk River
Arts & Culture
Great local theatre right downtown. A real Providence institution.
98 residents recomanen
Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset StGreat local theatre right downtown. A real Providence institution.
Museu RISD
20 N Main StGreat intimate museum with some very impressive works.
John Brown House Museum
52 Power StLocal Historic House
Shopping
My go-to store for most of my gifts. Lots of local ephemera, oddball fun, clothing. My favorite store on the East Side.
36 residents recomanen
Frog & Toad - East
795 Hope StMy go-to store for most of my gifts. Lots of local ephemera, oddball fun, clothing. My favorite store on the East Side.
Visit Jan at Stock and tell her I sent you! This is a wonderful culinary store that supports tons of local and regional artists.
It is so much more than just a kitchen store!
11 residents recomanen
Stock Culinary Goods
756 Hope StVisit Jan at Stock and tell her I sent you! This is a wonderful culinary store that supports tons of local and regional artists.
It is so much more than just a kitchen store!
Saturday from 9-1. You can't miss this festive event. Food trucks, live music and an artisans market. Stumble out of bed and head down. Seven Stars has a stand there so you are even closer to your morning cup o joe. Buy produce, fruit, seafood and meats from local RI vendors and farms. We go every week. They also have a smaller version on Wed from 4- 6
28 residents recomanen
Hope Street Farmers' Market
Blackstone BoulevardSaturday from 9-1. You can't miss this festive event. Food trucks, live music and an artisans market. Stumble out of bed and head down. Seven Stars has a stand there so you are even closer to your morning cup o joe. Buy produce, fruit, seafood and meats from local RI vendors and farms. We go every week. They also have a smaller version on Wed from 4- 6
Eastside Marketplace
165 Pitman StLocal Handmade Artisan Gifts for every budget. Great for shirts, mementos, kitsch and so much more.
11 residents recomanen
Rhody Craft
769 Hope StLocal Handmade Artisan Gifts for every budget. Great for shirts, mementos, kitsch and so much more.
Our favorite dog-friendly book store. If they don't have it, they will order it. Great owner and staff. Gifts too!
17 residents recomanen
Books On The Square
471 Angell StOur favorite dog-friendly book store. If they don't have it, they will order it. Great owner and staff. Gifts too!
J Marcel
808 Hope StGreat local boutique clothing store
Sightseeing
One of the oldest streets in Pvd. Full of plaque houses. Right in historic College Hill between Brown and Risd. House tours are given in the fall and the spring. Visit the house of Edgar Allen Poe for a special treat.
22 residents recomanen
Benefit Street
Benefit StreetOne of the oldest streets in Pvd. Full of plaque houses. Right in historic College Hill between Brown and Risd. House tours are given in the fall and the spring. Visit the house of Edgar Allen Poe for a special treat.
Entertainment & Activities
Great Single Art/alternative theater smack in the middle of bustling Thayer Street. Old theater with all of it's original charm. Grab a bite at any of the dozens of food joints right outside it's door. We love Andreas ( right next door~ awesome Greek food) and Kabob and Curry ( right across the street).
36 residents recomanen
Avon Cinema
260 Thayer StGreat Single Art/alternative theater smack in the middle of bustling Thayer Street. Old theater with all of it's original charm. Grab a bite at any of the dozens of food joints right outside it's door. We love Andreas ( right next door~ awesome Greek food) and Kabob and Curry ( right across the street).
La Gondola Providence, Inc.
1 Citizens PlzCheck www.waterfire.org for schedule and events.
Wonderful alternative cinema with food and drinks. Theatre has couches. Great nearby restaurants.
30 residents recomanen
Cable Car Cinema & Cafe
204 S Main StWonderful alternative cinema with food and drinks. Theatre has couches. Great nearby restaurants.
Located in Hope Artiste Village must a mile from home.
Antique duck pin bowling alley with original floors and human pin setters. Online Reservations ONLY. Great for all ages! They bus up food from the restaurant below and the bar is big and serves specialty cocktails as well as the usual. ONly $20 a lane. Cheapest fun hour we have had in ages! Highly recommend.
14 residents recomanen
Breaktime Bowl and Bar
999 Main StLocated in Hope Artiste Village must a mile from home.
Antique duck pin bowling alley with original floors and human pin setters. Online Reservations ONLY. Great for all ages! They bus up food from the restaurant below and the bar is big and serves specialty cocktails as well as the usual. ONly $20 a lane. Cheapest fun hour we have had in ages! Highly recommend.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
601 N Main St