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Absolutely loved Andino's! The food was amazing - so amazing that we actually ordered takeout the…read morenext day because we wanted it again! But honestly, our waiter Eric made the whole experience. What an amazing human. He was so kind, genuine and just one of those people you don't forget. He remembered it was our son's birthday and surprised him with tiramisu with our take out order- candle included!! Those little things are what make a place special. Amazing food, great atmosphere, but even better people. It's rare to come across someone who genuinely makes an experience better just by being themselves. Thank you, Eric! We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Providence!

My wife and I reserved a table for this past Saturday…read more We got our table on time but there seemed a lot of rushing in getting us to order our starter and drinks. The bread that was brought to the table was very doughy so I asked the server to arm it up. It came back burned. I let this go and tried to it eat it, but in the end I left it and we ordered our drinks and an antipasti. The antipasti was very good, absolutely no complaints there. We ordered our main course and that is where it really went downhill. I was very disappointed with the service we got from that point forward beards and the food was just not up to par as in our previous visit. I even told the server about the veal I ordered that was tough and overcooked and he just said I'm sorry about that and left the table. He never came by to ask us if the food was OK after we first started eating. To top it off the drinks were really expensive. $15 for a glass of red cab, and then to charge you for using a card vs cash, and to suggest a 20% tip.. We are not going back and would not recommend this place again. There are plenty of other Italian restaurants on Atwell Ave to try out.

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Came to RI for a 4 day trip and wanted to say this was our top favorite place to eat. Amongst our…read moregroup we had the short rib gnocchi, lemon chicken, and chicken parm. The purple rain drink was amazing. Everything was absolutely delicious. We are a family of italians from New Jersey so we can be very picky about our Italian food and this place is somewhere we would highly recommend. Waiter was also extremely friendly. Definitely will be back if we're ever in the area.

Was in town for a few days and xame here for a walk in meal around 5pm on a Saturday and was able…read moreto get a table right away. The venue is fairly big and can host a good number of parties. The place is fairly loud if that's a consideration. For food we shared a plate of muscles and a pasta. The pasta was huge for a portion size so we were glad that we didn't order too much since we weren't too hungry. The food itself was pretty good. My 2 star review really goes to the service that I experienced that night b/c it really coud have been better. When we finished our muscles, a woman came over to clean up and clear our plates. She dropped one of the knives on the table and then proceed to drop the sharing plate into the plate of red sauce that the muscles were in which splashed my face and get over my white tank top. All I got was a sorry and she walked away. As I was trying to clean my own shirt with my nakpin with the water from my cup the waiter asked if i needed a alcohol wipe and gave me a new napkin. I wasn't addressed the rest of the night by the server so instead of making up for the issue, they avoided it. It's a strange way to handle a poor situation and I wouldn't recommend going back.

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Dolce & Salato

4.4(20 reviews)

4.0 mi•Smith Hill

skip federal hill and have an authentic Italian experience and meal here!! one of my favorite…read moredining experiences, ever. food was amazing and the hospitality was even better. can't wait to go back!!

I attended Dolce & Salato's Coffee Day Party on May 24th. This is the incomparable chef and…read morerestauranteur Armando Bisceglia's latest venture and it hit all the right notes. The Biscotti flavored iced coffee was excellent. I was also introduced to Cornetto pastry (thank you, Lupe Aguilar). It was my first time trying the cream filled croissant and it was insanely delicious. I had the pistachio but many different flavors are available. It's located in the totally revamped Brooklyn Coffee Tea House on Douglas Avenue in Providence. I'm excited to return to this cozy cafe to try their full menu. Everything looks wonderful!

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Al Forno Restaurant

4.0(822 reviews)

4.0 mi•Fox Point

Absolutely amazing dining experience from the grilled mushroom pizza to the apple crisp tart with…read moreour server Donny C. as a fantastic ambassador of Al Forno. My sister in law lives in Jamestown and has spoken highly of Al Forno for years with us, but every time we came to visit we couldn't get a reservation. Not this visit! She planned well in advance & the three of us enjoyed a delicious Vermentino wine with our octopus fennel salad and a Caesar salad. Both bright flavors! The entrees were spectacular with a Baked Eggplant and Venetian Chicken that were so plentiful we had to take some of both dishes home. This space is beautiful and Donny made the dining experience very special!

Disappointed... A good friend who goes to Providence…read morefrequently told me I HAD to try Al Forno. We have friends in the area who had heard of the place, but had never gone, so we made a reservation (2.5 months ahead for a 4 some on a Friday, so it must be special...) and finally got to see what the fuss was about. (Still wondering.) We started with what ended up being a high point, "beets and frites." A very interesting take with a lot of frites, not enough beets (5 slices under the stack), and about 2 tablespoons of the lemon aioli. The few tastes of the 3-part combination were great. The frites, crisp and soooo thin, were good on their own. The olive oil that came with the bread was very green (young), with a strong flavor but I was surprised that there was no pepper grinder. I had the (special) cod, which came with a lazy prep of broccoli rabe and OK potatoes. The fish was cooked well, moist and fresh, but I'm still not sure what the flavorless green topping was. Our table also had oxtail ravioli, which consisted of tasty little purses of thin pasta and nicely flavored meat inside. (Probably the best entree, and gained the second star.) The eggplant was unremarkable in terms of flavor of the sauce, and the veggies that went into it did not seem to be very fresh. For dessert, we had rhubarb peach tart and chocolate bread pudding. The tart was mostly crust and very shy on the rhubarb. The bread pudding apparently used Hershey's chocolate powder which was not a great flavor and left a grainy texture. The server was not very friendly, somewhat pushy, and insisted that we order the dessert when we ordered everything else. Allegedly, this was because the dessert is made to order, but we had the impression that it was to expedite our table time. Even so, with all that "careful planning" only 3 of the 4 entrees made an entry and we waited quite a while for the 4th to show up, even after asking. Overall, not a good experience and not a place I'll plan to revisit.

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Rosalina

4.0(530 reviews)

4.3 mi•DownCity

One last magical dinner at Rosalina! All our favorites - the most amazing eggplant parmesan with…read morericotta cheese & crostini, a decadent thick cut pork chop with peppers & grape tomatoes over magical mashed potatoes & the best bolognese with tagliatelle I've ever eaten. SOOOOO GOOD! We wish Lauren & Tom all the best in their next endeavor. And we can't wait to have them over for dinner sometime soon!!! NOM NOM NOM #YUM NOTE: Rosalina is closing for good on 2/15/26.

Four of us went to dine at the restaurant before going to attend a performance at the nearby…read moreTrinity Rep. It is a place we like. We were seated at a semi-circular booth by the window - more comfortable than at the table and metallic chairs. We had a number of cocktails: Tommy Pickles, the Trinity and a Limonata. The fourth, a tea totaled, had a Ginger Ale. The generous portion main dishes were a shrimp bucatini, a squid ink pasta, swordfish, a thick pork chop and an eggplant parm. All very tasty. We took some of the food home. To end we shared a good tiramisu. And two of us had coffees. Our server, Desiree, was efficient and cheerful. The check came to over $215, to which we added a generous tip. We will return when we are next in the area.

The Trinity

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Pane E Vino

4.2(560 reviews)

4.8 mi•Federal Hill

you really get what you pay for here. this is a "once a year if youre lucky" kind of establishment…read more the kind you default to when its your anniversary and you really love your spouse lol. points of interest: -2 drinks got me pleasantly drunk, but not hammered. the perfect balance. -the arancini was flawless. we both marveled over how it managed to maintain its structural integrity despite being a pile of wet rice in a breaded coating. -husband completely cleared his squid ink seafood dish, leaving only soupy remains. i should have asked to take it home so i could dip a loaf of bread in it. -my pasta was crazy good. ive had so many "just ok" pasta dishes in restaurants using the same damn sysco sauce that i forgot that you can get something novel and fresh. -we both split a cheesecake at the end. perfect meal. service was awesome, as it always is. everyone is so polite and (seemingly?) unstressed to work there despite being slammed for dinner. see you next year, hopefully, pan e vino!

We recently visited Pane e Vino in Providence Rhode Island to celebrate my fiancé's father's 85th…read morebirthday, and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. Our server, Dwight, seemed rushed and inattentive throughout the evening. From the start, we felt like an inconvenience rather than welcomed guests. We asked if we could move to a nearby table that was already set for eight, as our current table was cramped and located in a very tight walkway where people constantly brushed past us. We were told the table was reserved, yet from the time we arrived just before 6:00 PM until we left at 8:45 PM, no one was ever seated there. It was frustrating, especially since the cramped space made our dining experience uncomfortable. Service overall was lacking. Dwight rarely checked on us, and when we tried to get his attention for drinks or assistance, he would quickly pass by before we had the chance to ask. It often felt like we were bothering him. We were not offered water, and getting additional beverages was unnecessarily difficult. The food itself was just okay, nothing memorable. When we ordered dessert and cappuccino, the cappuccino tasted like it was made with spoiled milk, but again, no one came back to check on us, so we had no opportunity to address it. The most disappointing moment was the birthday acknowledgment. We asked for a dessert with a candle to celebrate an 85th birthday, and instead received a plate with "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate, a small amount of whipped cream, and a candle. It was underwhelming and, honestly, a bit embarrassing. We would have gladly paid for a proper dessert. Jacob the busser was the only attentive one there. We have come to Pane e Vino every year for family birthdays because we've always enjoyed the atmosphere, but after this experience, we will not be returning.

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Geodono

5.0(1 review)

4.7 mi•Federal Hill

Located at the corner of Atwells Avenue & DePasquale Avenue in Federal Hill, GEODONO offers a…read moreintimate dining experience with a separate full service dining room and a cozy casual lounge with a few tables and three high seats at the small bar. They are currently open Thu-Sun (5pm-10pm) serve up a selection of Italian tapas (small plates), all prepared to order by the chef. Some of the food offerings include shredded greens, shredded Caesar, zucchini/carrots, octopus, scallops, linguine & clams, linguine alfredo, chicken confit, porchetta, and tortellini in brood, each in the $8-$21 range before tax. They also offer a pasta bar (in Nov 2024), choose your pasta, toppings, & sauce, prepared fresh to order. The bar offers bottle beers, wine, cocktails, and espresso drinks. I stopped by GEODONO for dinner very recently, just after the 5pm opening time. I found a seat at the bar and was promptly given a menu and a glass of ice water. There was classic Italian music playing over the speaker. For this posting, I chose three items including the Alfredo ($11 plus tax), Tortellini in Brodo ($12 plus tax) and Scallops ($16 plus tax). I was also given chewy Italian bread slices and butter. The Alfredo in a bowl had soft linguine, rich creamy parmigiano alfredo sauce, broccoli, & black pepper. The Tortellini dish (bowl) had three hand made jumbo pasta pockets filled with ricotta in a parmigiano chicken broth & olive oil. The Scallops (small plate) had pieces of charred cauliflower, seared scallops, red wine cabbage, roasted maitakes, eggplant and roasted horseradish cream, guaniciale. They also had a couple desserts to offer including an apple crisp with ice cream, but I had enough to eat. The check with Toast QR code was presented, which was $41.73 with tax and before tip. I was able to pay online. The friendly staff chatted a bit about restaurant offerings in the area and requested feedback. I really enjoyed the food here and the Italian tapas concept. They are still evolving and I would highly recommend to try out GEODONO, which offers the ability to enjoy several dishes in one dining visit.

Cassarino's Restaurant

4.0(500 reviews)

4.6 mi•Federal Hill

We had a reservation for 6 and were seated upstairs. The upstairs quickly filled up with large and…read moresmall groups. The noise dampening ceiling tiles did not help reduce the overall noise level, making it very difficult to hear the dinner conversation. The menu provides a range of options, and it was difficult to choose. The portions are extremely generous so consider sharing. The gnocchi was pillowy with a pink sauce that did not lack layers or depth of flavor.

Delicious food and HUGEE portions, my pasta was literally 3 meals for the price of one. The service…read morewas a bit slow but we were a big table so it kinda makes sense. For appetizers, I had Bruschetta on Italian bread (again, HUGE portions). For entree, I had Pink Vodka Pesto (Rigatoni pasta house made chicken sausage). We went during lunch hours so it wasn't busy at all and they were easily able to seat our table of 18 people. The restaurant is kinda cute and a ton to do around the area.

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Double Zero

4.1(55 reviews)

4.0 mi•Fox Point

I went in for the pizza at Double Zero, but they were closed for renovations so the only item not…read moreon the menu was the pizza that we came in for so we had to save the anticipation for another day. My review is based on the service and the one drink that we ordered until we found out the pizza was not on the menu for the month of January. We sat at the bar on the first floor and ordered the Blue Sage. Absolutely amazing! I can't wait to try more off of this menu.

Double Zero is located in Plant City, which is a plant based food hall and market in Rhode Island!…read more Everything here is vegan or plant-based which I thought was really cool. When you sit down, you have the option to order from any of their menus (from different cuisine types), but we decided to go with Pasta/Italian/Pizza which is Double Zero's speciality. To start off, we got their meatballs. These were solid, the tomato sauce was delicious! I wish the meatball itself had more of a crispy/crunchy outer layer. It was a bit too soft/mushy for my liking. You could definitely tell it was plant-based as well (which is fine, just not my preference!). We got their Cacio e Pepe and the Rigatoni Alla Vodka. I was a big fan of the Garlic Bread Twist! I could honestly eat this by itself. The Garlic Bread wasn't overwhelming the Rigatoni it was paired with but very flavorful. The Rigatoni was okay to me, it wasn't the usual Rigatoni pasta shape and I thought it could've had stronger flavors/seasoning. I really enjoyed their Cacio e Pepe, the cashew cream sauce was very tasty and highlighted the black pepper and cheese flavors. At first I wasn't a fan of it. After a few bites, it grew on me! Service was solid, our waitress was friendly and we got our food quick. I can see this as a great spot for people with dietary restrictions or just a cute date spot as well. I recommend giving this place a try! I think if I were to come back, I'd like to try their pizzas.

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Pasta Beach

3.5(296 reviews)

3.0 mi

When I asked Taylor S if she wanted to celebrate surviving the work week over pasta and drinks at…read morePasta Beach, there was no doubt she would say yes! We booked an early reservation before the rush and it was a vibe! Our waitress was wonderful, bartender was personable and staff was warm and friendly. Drinks were well crafted and unique, and we enjoyed our choices. Taylor event had Italian ice in hers! How cool! She got a fresh egg pasta with seafood and I went cheesy and chic. Bread was tasty too---I'll need to get the whipped ricotta with it next time. What a fun night out! Glad we gave this adorable Italian spot a try!

My friend and I went to Pasta Beach for the first time on a Tuesday night around 5:45pm. It wasn't…read moretoo busy so we got seated right away. The restaurant is very spacious and welcoming. A complimentary bread basket and olive oil was brought to our table. This is the third Pasta Beach location and since Pasta Beach is an ideal place for a taste of authentic Italian cooking in Rhode Island, we had to order pasta dishes. I ordered the Tagliatelle ai Funghi which had Champignon mushrooms, garlic, cream, and parsley. I really enjoyed the pasta, the mushrooms, and the creaminess. It was hearty and comforting. I would definitely get this again. My friend ordered the penne alla vodka arrabbiata and she really enjoyed it as well. I had the Bubble Over cocktail and it was yummy. For dessert, we had the cannoli and I really enjoyed the crispiness of the shell and the filling. Since we were celebrating my friend's birthday, they put a candle on the plate. A 2% Kitchen Appreciation fee is added to all guests checks that is 100% paid to the hardworking kitchen staff. Aria was our server and she was very friendly. Overall, the service was excellent and really made our dining experience memorable, from the host to our server to the staff cleaning our table.

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Renee M.

13 years ago

Great place! Gourmet food, reasonably priced. Better now that they have a liquor license! ( In the past you could bring your own wine.) I'm a fan! read more

Susan K.

8 years ago

This place is just okay. The food is alright but nothing great at all. We will not be not be returning.

Bela M.

5 years ago

Great quality food. Was very impressed with this place. Decently priced as well. Large portions

Joe S.

14 years ago

Food was great! Service should/ could be better. Overall was a delicious meal though!

Jeffrey T.

3 years ago

This place is in the middle of a speed trap zone. Sorry. Not worthy of the camera fines

Jim D.

15 years ago

very good food. only the bread should be given to the birds.

Shauna P.

14 years ago

Love everyyyything here.

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