Melissa’s Guidebook to Providence

Melissa
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!
88 residents recomanen
Los Andes
903 Chalkstone Ave
88 residents recomanen
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!
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 Avenue
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!
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!
80 residents recomanen
Ogie's Trailer Park
1155 Westminster St
80 residents recomanen
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!
Great pizza and apps. Not the cheapest but the quality of food is great. Great for groups and families!
25 residents recomanen
Pizza J
967 Westminster Street
25 residents recomanen
Great 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!
97 residents recomanen
The Grange
166 Broadway
97 residents recomanen
Vegetarian 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!
22 residents recomanen
West Side Diner
1380 Westminster St
22 residents recomanen
Great 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.
28 residents recomanen
Troop
60 Valley St
28 residents recomanen
A 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!
122 residents recomanen
nicks on broadway
500 Broadway
122 residents recomanen
Local 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.
16 residents recomanen
Costantino's Venda Bar & Ristorante
265 Atwells Ave
16 residents recomanen
Our 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!
16 residents recomanen
Harry's on the Hill
301 Atwells Ave
16 residents recomanen
Great 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!
26 residents recomanen
Siena
238 Atwells Ave
26 residents recomanen
Some 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.
10 residents recomanen
Opa Restaurant
230 Atwells Ave
10 residents recomanen
Great Mediterranean food on Federal Hill. Usually packed but wait is not long.
Providence favorite for friend chicken!
25 residents recomanen
Bucktown
471 W Fountain St
25 residents recomanen
Providence favorite for friend chicken!
Great New American in Providence
124 residents recomanen
Julian's
318 Broadway
124 residents recomanen
Great 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 Ave
Great 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!
11 residents recomanen
Providence Coal Fired Pizza
385 Westminster St
11 residents recomanen
Excellent 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!
16 residents recomanen
Den Den Korean Fried Chicken
182 Angell St
16 residents recomanen
Best Korean friend chicken and cuisine. Always a wait but line moves fast. No tipping!
Upscale French and New American in Downtown. Reservations recommended!
15 residents recomanen
CAV Restaurant
14 Imperial Pl
15 residents recomanen
Upscale 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 St
One 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 St
Great for hibachi and sushi on Federal Hill. Reservations for hibachi are definitely recommended!
Great upscale Greek/Mediterranean cuisine in Downtown Providence. Reservations recommended!
11 residents recomanen
Kleos
250 Westminster St
11 residents recomanen
Great upscale Greek/Mediterranean cuisine in Downtown Providence. Reservations recommended!
Sit-down Greek spot. Great for groups, families and to-go items.
Yoleni’s Providence
292 Westminster St
Sit-down Greek spot. Great for groups, families and to-go items.
Providence's first plant-based food hall. Located in Downtown!
49 residents recomanen
Plant City
334 S Water St
49 residents recomanen
Providence's first plant-based food hall. Located in Downtown!
Pretzels, small bites and beer flights in Downtown!
16 residents recomanen
The Malted Barley
334 Westminster St
16 residents recomanen
Pretzels, small bites and beer flights in Downtown!
Cheap, fast tacos. Good for groups and families. 5 mins from the apartment.
15 residents recomanen
La Lupita
1950 Westminster St
15 residents recomanen
Cheap, fast tacos. Good for groups and families. 5 mins from the apartment.
Great for breakfast, brunch and lunch on the West Side.
12 residents recomanen
The Classic Cafe
865 Westminster St
12 residents recomanen
Great for breakfast, brunch and lunch on the West Side.
One-of-a-kind restaurants in Providence, offering Japanese "steam cooking". A must visit!
Lekker BBQ
210 Atwells Ave
One-of-a-kind restaurants in Providence, offering Japanese "steam cooking". A must visit!

Neighborhoods

Must visit neighborhoods!
5-10 minute drive from the apartment.
43 residents recomanen
Downtown Providence
43 residents recomanen
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.
134 residents recomanen
Federal Hill
134 residents recomanen
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.
63 residents recomanen
Pastiche Fine Desserts
92 Spruce St
63 residents recomanen
Best dessert and pastry spot. Located in Federal Hill about 5 mins form the apartment.
Local spot for desserts, coffee and drinks.
16 residents recomanen
Sin
1413 Westminster St
16 residents recomanen
Local spot for desserts, coffee and drinks.
Great home made ice cream, coffee and sandwiches on the East Side of Providence.
43 residents recomanen
Three Sisters
1070 Hope St
43 residents recomanen
Great home made ice cream, coffee and sandwiches on the East Side of Providence.
Great local coffee shop and bakery!
170 residents recomanen
Seven Stars Bakery
342 Broadway
170 residents recomanen
Great local coffee shop and bakery!
Awesome Italian bakery and local coffee. Located 5 mins from the apartment.
29 residents recomanen
LaSalle Bakery
993 Smith St
29 residents recomanen
Awesome Italian bakery and local coffee. Located 5 mins from the apartment.
Nitro cold brew and local coffee. Nest to Dash Bicycle Shop.
25 residents recomanen
The Nitro Bar
228 Broadway
25 residents recomanen
Nitro cold brew and local coffee. Nest to Dash Bicycle Shop.
Extensive tea selection and amazing crepes on Broadway!
10 residents recomanen
Schasteâ
300 Broadway
10 residents recomanen
Extensive tea selection and amazing crepes on Broadway!
Great local coffee shop with desserts and breakfast.
41 residents recomanen
White Electric Coffee
711 Westminster St
41 residents recomanen
Great local coffee shop with desserts and breakfast.
Coffee and drinks bar on Valley Street!
Riffraff bookstore and bar
60 Valley St
Coffee and drinks bar on Valley Street!
Home-made cookie, ice cream and ice creams sandwiches!
Insomnia Cookies
307 Thayer St
Home-made cookie, ice cream and ice creams sandwiches!

Bars and Drinks

Drinks and brews from cheap to craft!
Cheap drinks and lively atmosphere!
80 residents recomanen
Ogie's Trailer Park
1155 Westminster St
80 residents recomanen
Cheap drinks and lively atmosphere!
Great, lively atmosphere with live music on weekends.
28 residents recomanen
Troop
60 Valley St
28 residents recomanen
Great, lively atmosphere with live music on weekends.
Supper packed at night but good drinks!
Riffraff bookstore and bar
60 Valley St
Supper packed at night but good drinks!
Speakeasy with great drinks in Olneyville, located 5 mins from the apartment.
23 residents recomanen
Justine's
11 Olneyville Square
23 residents recomanen
Speakeasy with great drinks in Olneyville, located 5 mins from the apartment.
One of Providence's only beer halls. Extensive beer collection and good food.
28 residents recomanen
Bayberry Beer Hall
381 W Fountain St
28 residents recomanen
One of Providence's only beer halls. Extensive beer collection and good food.
Small, upbeat bar in Downtown Providence. Great drinks and cool scene!
61 residents recomanen
The Eddy
95 Eddy St
61 residents recomanen
Small, 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.
6 residents recomanen
Shelter Arcade Bar
103 Dike St
6 residents recomanen
Free play on all machines and cheap drinks. Located 5 mins from apartment in Olneyville.
Huge arcade with drinks and food in Downtown.
10 residents recomanen
Freeplay Bar & Arcade
182 Pine St
10 residents recomanen
Huge arcade with drinks and food in Downtown.
cheap drinks and food with pool tables.
18 residents recomanen
The Scurvy Dog
1718 Westminster St
18 residents recomanen
cheap drinks and food with pool tables.
Great RI craft beer and bar food :)
21 residents recomanen
Trinity Brewhouse
186 Fountain St
21 residents recomanen
Great RI craft beer and bar food :)
Great local beer, drinks and small bites.
21 residents recomanen
Long Live Beerworks
40R Sprague St
21 residents recomanen
Great local beer, drinks and small bites.
One of RI’s best breweries!
7 residents recomanen
Foolproof Brewing Company
241 Grotto Ave
7 residents recomanen
One of RI’s best breweries!
Excellent craft on tap!
Providence Brewing Company
10 Sims Ave
Excellent craft on tap!
Top RI brewery and tasting room.
10 residents recomanen
Revival Brewing Company
50 Sims Avenue
10 residents recomanen
Top RI brewery and tasting room.

Parks and Nature

Great for hiking, walking and enjoying nature :)
Horseback riding and picnics. Great for families!
40 residents recomanen
Goddard Memorial State Park
1095 Ives Rd
40 residents recomanen
Horseback riding and picnics. Great for families!
Beautiful park with an ocean view in Providence. Great for dogs, families and groups.
82 residents recomanen
India Point Park
201 India St
82 residents recomanen
Beautiful 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.
6 residents recomanen
Dexter Training Ground
6 residents recomanen
Beautiful park located 5 minutes drive form the apartment. Great for dogs, families, groups and relaxing.
Great for families, hiking, beach, etc!
93 residents recomanen
Colt State Park
Route 114
93 residents recomanen
Great for families, hiking, beach, etc!
Great for hiking and rock climbing. Has a lake for swimming!
58 residents recomanen
Lincoln Woods State Park
101 Table Rock Rd
58 residents recomanen
Great for hiking and rock climbing. Has a lake for swimming!
Great hiking trails only 15 mins away from Providence.
Wolf Hill Forest Preserve
Waterview Drive
Great hiking trails only 15 mins away from Providence.
Must visit. Located in Newport next to historic mansions. About a 60 minute drive from Providence.
301 residents recomanen
Caminada del Penya-segat
117 Memorial Blvd
301 residents recomanen
Must 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.
71 residents recomanen
East Bay Bike Path
71 residents recomanen
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.
87 residents recomanen
Narragansett Beach
87 residents recomanen
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.
91 residents recomanen
Scarborough State Beach
Ocean Rd
91 residents recomanen
One of our favorite beaches, about 50 mins from Providence. Paid parking and street parking available.
Great, clean beach 60-90 mins form Providence.
127 residents recomanen
Platja estatal de Misquamicut
127 residents recomanen
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.
36 residents recomanen
Block Island
36 residents recomanen
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!
93 residents recomanen
Colt State Park
Route 114
93 residents recomanen
State park with small beaches about 40 mins away form Providence. Great for families!
Clean and wide beach. Great for families.
49 residents recomanen
East Beach
East Beach Road
49 residents recomanen
Clean and wide beach. Great for families.
One of our favorite beaches. 60 mins from Providence!
72 residents recomanen
Third Beach
3rd Beach Road
72 residents recomanen
One of our favorite beaches. 60 mins from Providence!
163 residents recomanen
Platja d'Easton
175 Memorial Blvd
163 residents recomanen
174 residents recomanen
Second Beach
315 Sachuest Point Rd
174 residents recomanen

Entertainment

Mall, movies, performing arts :)
31 residents recomanen
Centre Dunkin 'Donuts
1 La Salle Square
31 residents recomanen
17 residents recomanen
Rhode Island Convention Center
1 Sabin St
17 residents recomanen
183 residents recomanen
Providence Place Mall
Providence Place
183 residents recomanen
49 residents recomanen
Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington St
49 residents recomanen
98 residents recomanen
Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset St
98 residents recomanen
41 residents recomanen
AS220
115 Empire St
41 residents recomanen