Must-Visit Restaurants In Providence?

Submitted by darkanon_ t3_11pv6o2 in providence

Hiya folks! Me and my little brother are going to Providence tomorrow for the first time.

We'll only be there for two days, but we were hoping you all could help us find the best, most fun. and unique restaurants!

We rarely get to spend time together, so having a memorable experience would be awesome!

Thank you all so much. I hope you have a great week!

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bean_bean_bean_beans t1_jc02bqw wrote

Aleppo Sweets, incredible baklava and Syrian food!

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Dopey-NipNips t1_jc1dxo2 wrote

I'm glad this is the top comment, I never heard of this place til a couple three weeks ago. So so good

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RandomChurn t1_jc1igz0 wrote

It was open less than a year before the pandemic hit 😣 ... they probably only survived that because it is really that good. I have a friend from Turkey who raves about it

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frenetix t1_jc59s3j wrote

I have a friend from Damascus who can never go back, this place brought him to tears.

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RandomChurn t1_jc68iwa wrote

So glad he found something to comfort him. His homesickness must be immense 😣

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MissMystified t1_jbzzybz wrote

Just had some awesome food at Aguardente. They do Portuguese and Guatemalan food. Great drinks and tapas

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badandbroken333 t1_jc0773f wrote

I just looked them up! Looks so good. Don’t know why haven’t heard of this place

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Vilenesko t1_jc241ed wrote

They only opened at the end of last summer!

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CoRnHoLeFlOwEr t1_jc137nk wrote

Went here for my birthday dinner this past summer and it was amazing. Incredibly memorable meal and I cant wait to go again

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the_gubna t1_jc32sum wrote

As good as the food is, I’m more impressed by how much money they’re spending heating their patio. It was in the 40’s the other night and I was totally comfortable sitting on the side patio.

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lizzzzz913 t1_jc07j6j wrote

Beware many places in Prov are closed on Mondays

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PaleWay t1_jc3yd41 wrote

Pickerel and Thick Neck are open Mondays. Pickerel is ramen, small spot, small menu but bomb drinks, dessert and ramen. Thick Neck is a pop up experimental spot inside the Dean Hotel. It’s downtown so super walkable. Small-ish plates, fresh, good apps, desserts and drinks.

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demo_matthews t1_jbzyh56 wrote

Den den on benefit st is really good Korean and Japanese. The bibimbap is awesome. It’s really great on a cold day. Enjoy your brotherly visit!

Edit: street name

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n0m_chompsky t1_jc032ko wrote

Den Den Café Asiana is on Benefit St, not Hope :) But I am seconding this recommendation!

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RIPDan2k18 t1_jc04uq2 wrote

Den Den Korean Fried Chicken is on Angell St right by Hope

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n0m_chompsky t1_jc06kun wrote

Oh whoops, you're right! I guess I assumed they meant the café bc they mentioned bibimbap which made me think of the café over the fried chicken spot. But you can't go wrong either way 🙂

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boulevardofdef t1_jc0j6ae wrote

I slightly prefer the fried-chicken spot (which despite the name has a lot more than fried chicken), but they're both great

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jonelson80 t1_jc1u3hr wrote

You're not wrong. DDKFC is two blocks from Hope St.

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[deleted] t1_jc024c9 wrote

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niknik888 t1_jc0cz3w wrote

Yes LOS ANDES!!

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orm518 t1_jc0gbzc wrote

Labor wage theft.

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Dopey-NipNips t1_jc1e1az wrote

Literally every restaurant you've ever eaten at is guilty of same

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HereForTheLulz t1_jc1ti1j wrote

Great argument, since everybody does it, let’s ignore the one where things got so bad that the labor secretary sued them on behalf of 128 employees, and they had to settle for $775k.

Let’s just ignore that, and recommend that shithole to people from outside the state as a shining example of “great restaurants you should visit while in Providence”. Because everybody does it, right?

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Dopey-NipNips t1_jc465nu wrote

The other restaurants on this list are doing the same

It's not a shit hole the food is good and it's clean

No different from the other restaurants on this list

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HereForTheLulz t1_jc49ni3 wrote

Hope you enjoy eating the tasty food bought by stealing wages from Providence’s hardest-working, lowest-income workers.

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Dopey-NipNips t1_jc4adi8 wrote

I don't really eat out

The whole industry is unethical, as wage theft is the largest amount of theft in this country

You can't go anywhere where the Honduran cooks are making below minimum wage and the waitresses are getting fucked out of overtime

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joyceebabe t1_jc0ckxu wrote

Came to say this! These are my all time faves 😍

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_jbzylkk wrote

See this post from yesterday:

https://www.reddit.com/r/RhodeIsland/comments/11oogsf/what_are_some_good_food_spots_to_try_for_a/

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Pdmnt t1_jc0bumw wrote

Na na na we gotta make this post every day, my guy. Every single day we need an updated list of must-try restaurants in PVD. If you wanna be a hero, you gotta drop a comment with restaurants that AREN'T in Providence, like Fall River, Warwick, Wakefield, etc. Dems da rules, kid

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Ihadtolookitupfirst t1_jchctah wrote

I'm visiting in a couple months and thought I would check out the restaurant suggestions. Good to see this conversation is had in subreddits across the country 😂

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Pdmnt t1_jcho56o wrote

This was three days ago, bud; your gonna wanna post again because everything- EVERYTHING- has changed

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crimsonrhodelia t1_jc0k8yd wrote

Monday will be tough, as others have said. Unfortunately, since the pandemic, a lot of places are closed on Tuesdays, too. Jahunger is open on Tuesday, it’s fantastic, especially if you like spicy food, Uyghur food with excellent service.

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Glittering_Wave4950 t1_jc07dcl wrote

Italian on Federal Hill! Cassarino’s, Anthony’s, or Venda.

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XJadaxBaby69X t1_jc1qps8 wrote

CAV, Andinos, Oyster Bar, lots of the places on Thayer st are my top recommendations

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OnePlatypus1148 t1_jc08zya wrote

Ogie's Trailer Park is where you go if you want an unusual atmosphere. The garlic tots are the best! And it is dog-friendly.

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boulevardofdef t1_jc0j9sd wrote

This got downvoted but they have the best PB&J I've ever had

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HereForTheLulz t1_jc1tx42 wrote

I believe you, because I had one of the best cheesesteaks of my life over there. But I was also pretty stoned so hard to tell

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daggery t1_jc0erl7 wrote

y shabu shabu is a great hotpot spot, but bring a serious appetite..

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Turd__Fergusson t1_jc099xj wrote

Ivy, get some oysters and a burger with the truffle fries

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jam__1 t1_jc0y6l1 wrote

You can start at one end of Atwells Ave and eat every lunch and dinner at a different restaurant and not be done for a month. You literally have so many options in Providence you won’t be disappointed. I personally like Casserinos for a good Italian meal, Ogies for casual dining, and Olneyville NY system for late night drunk hot weenies. Haven Bros is a fun experience too, the Old Canteen or Venda is great as well. So many good places you’ll have a blast

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Iamognara t1_jc0jqsr wrote

Andinos (Italian) , Riviera (Portuguese), Mokban Korean Bistro.

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give_me_wine t1_jc0tia6 wrote

Madeira in East Providence (Portuguese) really classy atmosphere and I highly recommend their chicken Mozambique, it’s the best I’ve ever had

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negrocarebear t1_jc1idpp wrote

They’ve gone downhill since the pandemic but o dinis across the street is still putting out good stuff

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MyOwnPrivateWario t1_jc1xx3b wrote

Mokban, Den Den Asiana, Chengdu Taste, Los Andes, and Friskie Fries (if you are going out for a drink or something downtown!)

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bipbopbot t1_jc2xguz wrote

Massimo (Italian), O’Dinis in East Providence (Portuguese), Wara Wara (Ramen), Dolores (Mexican - Traditional Oaxaca), Le Mai (Hot Pot), Apsara on Hope St. (Pan Asian - Thai, Cambodian), Pizza Marvin, Amaral’s in Warren RI (best fish and chips), East Side Pockets (Falafel and Pita), Ricotti’s in North Providence (Italian Grinders), Malted Barley (Beer & Pretzels), Troop (American), The District (American), Pot au Feu (French), Amaryllis (Weekly Changing Menus), Haven Brothers (RI Late Night Classic) and Olneyville NY System Restaurent (RI Weiners, get them all the way)

Enjoy Providence!

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steeldragon88 t1_jc2yn4q wrote

East Side Pockets is the best for a quick lunch in a nice day

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jaymzcb t1_jc1gudt wrote

Malted Barley

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Everything_Burns t1_jc2mrs0 wrote

Rogue island Broadway bistro Nicks Sakura KowKow Durk’s

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Thatgirlfaithhhhh t1_jc2n9zq wrote

Los Andes if you can snag a reservation. Amazing Latin food!

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asteroid_b_612 t1_jc2yyku wrote

Apsara is some good cheap Asian food. They have a very wide variety of choices. 2 locations. Both have been fine to me but I know some people say the public st. Location is where it’s at vs the hope st location. It says it’s Cambodian on google but it’s more pan-south East Asian I would say

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overthehillhat t1_jc24l1y wrote

Federal Hill!

as mentioned in a couple of replies

This is the best way to experience the city - -and it's restaurant glory

You could try an appetizer tour

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