A must-try Portugese restaurant in Rhode Island. The restaurant space feels cozy and casual, staff…read moreare friendly, and the food is phenomenal. When dining in I'd highly recommend trying the steamed littlenecks--once you finish the clams, keep the sauce for dipping the complementary bread in! Bife A Case is my family's go-to entree, always ordered medium rare and with round potato fries. I'm sure you can't go wrong with any other entrees, but the opportunity cost is too high for me to try them--we eat here about once a month, and the order's always 4x Bife A Casa plus a couple apps. There's no bar seating, but they do serve alcohol including a number of red and white wines, and a few specialty cocktails.

4.3 stars for me. Food overall was solid…read more Chicken, steak, and soup had amazing flavor. All the entrees had great flavor. Servers were younger and seemed to enjoy what they do. Ambiance is honestly what wins me. This place has a great vibe. The people eating really seemed to enjoy the atmosphere. Workers made the place very pleasant. Part of it almost felt like a dive bar where you routinely go because of the feels you get there. Would love to go here again when Im in the area.

Went to celebrate a 70th birthday. Large party of 10. Food was delicious, or server was on point…read more You won't be disappointed.

Food - I so badly wanted to give this one a higher rating but unfortunately I can't. For an…read moreappetizer I had the kale soup, it was very oil forward it had no potatoes, no meat just kale and broth which I found different than many other kale soups I've had. For my main dish I ordered the shrimp Mozambique which was extremely bland and over cooked, the white rice and fries were great! I also ordered a pitcher of sangria it tasted like water, as if it was diluted, the server was nice enough to ask the bartender to remake it but it came out the same. Service - the waiter was friendly and nice! Ambiance - we sat outside it was nice with plenty of seating, inside is also very large with a space upstairs to rent for private event

Wow. If you're looking for a spot that has amazing food, beautiful art and design aspects, friendly…read moreservice, and plates to share, Aguardente is the place for you. A friend and I came in and put our names on the waitlist, waited for about 45 minutes at a bar down the street, and then had some of the most fulfilling tapas ever! We got a Prosciutto & Salpicao board, the Queijo de Cabra, and Frijol Dip. I also got a nice portuguese red wine that paired well with some of the cheese we received. We sat in a very sweet and cozy nook and enjoyed every minute! I will be back when it's warm out and the front patio is open!

We absolutely love it here! As someone who is of Portuguese descent and a huge Mexican food lover,…read morethis place hits the perfect fusion of both worlds. You can really taste the family influence and authenticity behind every dish -- it feels like home, but with a fun twist. The Prego no Pão is one of my favorites -- perfectly seasoned steak on soft bread with that classic Portuguese comfort, but elevated in a way that keeps me coming back. We also can't get enough of the seafood dishes -- especially the paella and grilled octopus -- and the chouriço always brings that familiar Portuguese flavor I grew up with. The small plates are perfect for sharing, and trying different things each time has been so much fun. Plus, the touches of Mexican flavor throughout the menu just make my heart happy. The cocktails are always a hit -- fresh, flavorful, and so well-balanced. On top of all that, the décor is beautiful, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the touches of their family history all over make it so charming. Everything from the food to the drinks to the overall vibe is just excellent. Great addition to the city and one of our favorite spots I will add I have also gone with a baby, and while it's not stroller friendly they staff were very kind and patient with a baby learning to eat and making a little bit of a mess

I like the restaurant better than I used to, and so does my husband and two sons. I was wondering…read moreif they have a new chef because everything we got was delicious. My husband and I and one of my sons got the book of Aledsjena. We also got the soup in the grilled cheese. We can afford your prices because there's a lot of places that we go to that we can't afford your prices. We shall be back now that we know the food is tasting better.

Ate lunch there on Tuesday, May 27th and had the steak with the ham. It didn't taste authentically…read moreportuguese, which I am. It was disappointing. Brought the rest home and probably won't even eat the rest. I get cutting costs and probably hiring chefs who don't know authentic portuguese cooking. I would rather pay more at the other Portuguese restaurants in the area for a great meal.

We kicked things off with their fresh, in-house Gouda cheese that was literally made that…read moreday-YUMMO!!! Then came the shrimp.... I'll be honest, they didn't look like much at first, but one bite in and I was sold. Perfectly grilled, simple, and that pimento sauce was absolutely bomb. For the main event, we "split" the paella for one... which turned out to be a feast. We powered through and finished every last piece of rice because it was sooooo good. And dessert? Passionfruit mousse. I don't even like passion fruit, but this was hands-down the best mousse I've ever had in my life. The restaurant itself has a quirky, endearing vibe, kind of like walking into a summer party at your grandma's house, complete with fun, kitschy touches. It somehow transports you to old-school southern Spain but maybe that's just me. Jury's still out on the house wine, but with food this good, I'd come back in a heartbeat. Still gets a 5 from me.

Our favorite local go-to spot for Portuguese food. My husband and I will come here on date night,…read moreand more recently we came mid-week for the special. Bread, soup, entrees for two, PLUS a bottle of wine; all for $35.00! Yes you read that right. I am a bife a casa (Portuguese steak) aficionado, and if you are too, you won't be disappointed. Portions are generous; I always leave with tomorrow's lunch. Service is friendly and cordial. Highly recommend!

Great service! The bar is lively and great atmosphere!…read moreFriendly Staff! Food is always great quality and tastes great! Highly recommend!

Riviera used to be a family favorite of ours growing up and I was so excited to take my husband…read morehere when we traveled back to visit my family - unfortunately the service and food has gone downhill FAST. My husband and mother both ordered a beer but were told by either the manager or owner that, and I quote "we're a Portuguese bar we don't serve that shit"; I think my mouth quite literally hit the floor. They have a FULL bar and you expect me to believe you do not carry a single beer, specially Portuguese beer like Sagres or Super Block if you claim to be a Portuguese bar? We were told they could not make a bourbon on the rocks for whatever reason and settled water and soda because it was exhausting trying to figure out what the bartender was capable of making or what they had in stock. I have NEVER been treated with such an attitude within 15 minutes of being seated and would never come back here after this meal, the other waiter who eventually took care of us for the rest of the meal was very kind and did his best to make up for what had occurred. There are so many other Portuguese restaurants in East Providence that Riviera doesn't even compare at this point, overall super disappointed.

When Kevin Andrews and RISD Professor Bill Drew cook -- you get quality food....and drinks are…read moreinexpensive too. Great group of people go to the club regularly--nice spot....... Try the Portuguese -American Social Club-- PASC has a menu thats a hit-list....

Don't judge a book by its cover and don't judge a restaurant by its exterior. We were a bit weary…read morewhen we first rolled into the parking lot but when we got inside, it was clear they must have just remodeled. The ambiance is beautiful and classy, yet still kid-friendly. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and got a seat no problem. Business was steady but a reservation wasn't needed. Our waitress was young and sweet, but I'm guessing new. We had questions about the menu like "what's the difference between the tenders and fingers" that she wasn't able to answer. She did disclose that the menu had just been revamped but gave us the answer of "they are the same thing". That doesn't really makes sense since they are separate menu items but she didn't take the time to follow up with someone who did know. Once we got our drinks I let her know that my soda must have needed changing out because it's tasted like seltzer with very little syrup. I asked for a water as a replacement, which I never got, even after a second request. When I got the bill, the soda charge was still on there. She did remove it after I asked her to. Also, the straw that she brought me looked like the ink from a pen had leaked on it (see pic). Lastly, all the other tables seemed to have a complimentary basket of bread, which we never received. None of these things are huge deals, but someone more experienced would have been a little more "on the ball". Most importantly, the food was delicious and their was a good spread of desserts offered. The macarons we got were only $2 per cookie and came in a variety of flavors. Had the service been a little better, I'd give this a 5 star experience but we really did have a nice lunch and would visit again, for sure.

It was an extremely disappointing experience. The meal was not prepared as requested: veal parmesan…read morewith pasta and "light on the sauce." It came out looking like tomato soup, and the pasta was literally floating in a bowl of sauce so thin that it looked like a tablespoon of tomato soup cut with ten ounces of water. When I tried to cut the veal on top, the pressure caused the watery sauce to overflow the side of the plate. The waitress never came back to the table. I didn't eat the meal, and when I asked another waitress for the check, I told her the meal was unacceptable. The bill came, and I was charged for a meal that was unfit to eat. My wife enjoyed the spinach pie. I paid the bill in full, including a tip. Essentially, I paid $50 for a spinach pie! It was a bad experience, and I cannot recommend this place.

I was highly impressed with Galito, I've heard excellent reviews over the years and the hype is…read moreabsolutely accurate. I'll start out by saying that the staff were incredibly welcoming, prompt, and knowledgeable about the menu and the daily specials. The meal prices are comparable to local competitors. The meal portions were very generous. I would highly recommend the Lombo de porco. The restaurant is also fairly decent in size, they offer dine or order out. They also have a midsize parking lot for off street parking. I would highly recommend Galito's to others looking for Portuguese cuisine.

Food: This was my first time here and we had bread but…read moreasked for olive oil. I don't know what kind they use but it was one of the best olive oils I tasted lol We ordered The cod cakes for apps and that was made so delicious! Be careful of fish bones though. Then for entrees I orders a shrimp mozambique and it came with rice and fries. Everything was so good and flavorful. The rice was a bit lukewarm though. My fiancé orders the grilled octopus and I'm not a huge fan of octopus but his dish was actually really good too. He was satisfied. For dessert i ordered the pastel de nata and it was yummy. Service: the staff was super nice and attentive. Ambiance: the place is cute, clean and spacious. good parking too.

Hello , went for lunch, the calamari was great, they keep all the items and sauce separate so you…read morecan mix as you like! home made house fries like a potato chip are a must. But it's all bout the Mozambique sauce!!! As in shrimp Mozambique, the best!

The little necks were good I had to try them and I have no complaints at all. Kat was our waitress…read moreand she is very good at her job. I must say she provides excellent service and makes sure you have everything you need no matter how busy they are. This is a very laid back casual ambiance setting nice atmosphere.