Was there last week, the service was ok, I had to ask for everything, no one came to ask if we…read moreneeded anything? The older person that sat us, was not welcoming at all. The place was not busy, it was like, 4:30 pm. The food was mediocre, will I go back? absolutely not! I don't mind paying good money for quality food, this was a 3 out of 5 for me. The only positive was soup of the day was good. Caldo verde, Portuguese rolls were good. The sangria tasty vinegary not good.

Yum!! What a great family run spot. We went in on a Thursday night and had a wonderful dinner. This…read moreis one of my cousin's favorite spots and I had been hearing about it for so long. It did not disappoint! Service was friendly and I'm pretty sure it was the owner who was basically doing everything that evening. I love that they give you pap sec's to start off, those rolls are so tasty. We got little necks in the wine and butter sauce. Yum! A pretty large portion to for the price. For dinner my husband and I split the larger portuguese steak. It was awesome! I'm picky with steak and this one was super flavorful, tender, and just all around delicious. The fries and rice that come with it were great as well. Overall super delicious food at a very reasonable price point for the high quality!

After making reservations at another restaurant, we drove there only to discover they were…read moreclosed--even though we had received confirmation for our 7:00 PM reservation. Needless to say, it was a disappointing start to what was supposed to be a special family evening. Thankfully, a quick call to Aguardente in Fox Point changed everything. The person who answered explained that they weren't taking reservations that evening, but they did have one outdoor table left if we could make it there in time. Despite the challenges of navigating Providence during the World Cup festivities and the Cape Verde Festival in the Fox Point area, we managed to get to the restaurant and secure that last table. We are incredibly grateful to the staff at Aguardente for helping turn our evening around. Our daughter and son-in-law were hoping to enjoy one last dinner with both families before leaving on Monday for a special assignment in South Carolina, and the unexpected closure of our original restaurant had left everyone feeling frustrated and disappointed. From the moment we arrived, the team at Aguardente made us feel welcome. The food was excellent, the drinks were wonderful, and the service was outstanding. Most importantly, they helped transform what had begun as a stressful evening into a memorable celebration with family. Thank you to everyone at Aguardente for your kindness, hospitality, and professionalism. You made our families smile and created a special memory during an important moment in our lives. We highly recommend Aguardente and look forward to returning. -- A very grateful family

Atmosphere: cute outdoor seating area for summer nights. The inside has cool decor (including a…read morebathroom that apparently won an award??), but is very small and cramped. The upper 'porch' like area looks really fun, but the table we were seated at was so close to the other tables I was uncomfortable. I get that we're in a city, but I value my personal space and privacy and felt like the whole restaurant could hear my every word - ick. Service: our server seemed annoyed that I didn't want an alcoholic drink, and was not very helpful. Half of the menu is not in English (very chaotic how some portions are in English and others are not, it doesn't seem consistent), so we had some questions, such as "what does x taste like?" and the only response we got was "not too sweet"....okay, but what DOES it taste like? She spoke very fast and I couldn't understand her listing off the specials, even though she didn't really have an accent. She left partway through while we were there so I guess she was just at the end of her shift and checked out, but it was so offputting how rude and unhelpful she was. When our servers transitioned, we offered to cash out then since we weren't getting anything else and wanted the original server to get her tips, but she started joking around that we didn't have to do that - which I appreciate, but we actually did want to get going and get cashed out, but she refused to give us our check. I asked three times and she still wouldn't 'let us do that'...very weird. Food: there were not a ton of vegetarian options that appealed to me. I went a little overboard on plantains by accident, which is my mistake. I first ordered the Rellenitos with cilantro crema sauce, which were very good and a flavor combination I wasn't expecting. The dough to filling ratio was a little off and they were pretty dry inside, so I needed a lot of the sauce. An order only came with 2 and I wish it was more. I'm glad I ordered something else - Tula Fries, which came with the same exact cilantro creme sauce as the Rellenitos, even though they are described differently on the menu, which felt lazy to repeat a sauce. The sauce didn't go well with them at all in my opinion so I did not enjoy these as much as I would've liked. My friend enjoyed her drink, but thought almost all of the meat on her meat and cheese board was either low quality or close to going bad. It was priced reasonably, which we were shocked by, but she couldn't eat a good portion of it sadly. We did really enjoy the baked flava bean snack that was a part of it. The board weirdly came with just half of one small, half rotten strawberry that looked terrible - it would've been better to leave it off. Towards the end of the night, there was so much water on the floor in the hallway that goes to the bathroom and passes the kitchen - I had to walk through it to go to the bathroom, which felt like a safety hazard. My friend was on crutches and wouldn't even try to get over there since we knew she'd slip on all the water. It just looked terrible and was dangerous, so not sure what we going on that there was such a water issue there. Their specialties and more meat based dishes are probably great, but there just aren't a ton of things for me to eat here. I'd be willing to try it again for drinks and apps if the service wasn't so unwelcoming.

great friendly service great food fun family friendly atmosphere friendly helpful staff ill def…read more return oh deserts are heaven

Me and my favorite fellah had to deliver some Succys up to Cumberland this evening. Luckily the…read moreclient also owns the restaurant we delivered to We enjoyed an amazing Portuguese feast and the BEST red sangria. Andrew had the octopus dish and I did the bisteco with a hard fried egg on top. Not pictured was the delicious shrimp Mozambique for the appetizer. Real talk, if you're up north and want some good home cooked Potuguese dishes, hit up Restaurante Serra Da Estrela and see Paulinha Figueiredo Neves. Her mom and husband also hold it down with her in the kitchen and behind the bar. Her father is watching from heaven and he's so proud she's keeping the legacy going. Love you P, thanks for always treating us like royalty and filling our bellies with the most drag foods from your family recipes. Need another reason to visit? Hey Rhody magazine featured them as one of the best places for ethnic foods in the state

How did I not know about Cantinho before? Just 5 minutes from my home, this is going on my short…read morelist when I'm looking for reasonably priced delicious Cape Azorean food in a lovely setting. The restaurant was immaculate & our server was friendly & efficient, although she didn't speak much English so couldn't answer some questions I had. Upon seating, we were immediately brought a basket of warm bread & butter. I ordered a glass of Sutter Home Pinot Grigio ($6) but found out when the bill arrived that I had been served a Josh Pinot Grigio ($10). I much prefer Josh so no problem there. We also asked for water... make sure you ask for tap water, otherwise you will be brought glasses of ice and bottled water ($2.50). My dining companion ordered the Shrimp Mozambique with white rice & mixed veggies ($24), which she found spicy & delicious. The shrimp were huge! I ordered the grilled Cornish hen with mashed potatoes & salad ($18). The potatoes were a little salty for my taste, but the salad was crisp, cold and beautifully presented with a flavorful Italian dressing on the side. The Cornish hen was perfectly cooked with a mild red sauce; unfortunately, I wasn't able to find out what it was, but it was so good. There is a tiny parking lot on one side of the building, as well as street parking. I'll definitely be back.

I ordered the House Salad with Tuna, much to my surprise a nice piece of grilled tuna on top of a…read morenice salad. This came with a nice homemade dressing. To me the only thing missing was a hot sauce as I need the heat with practically everything (next time I will ask). Comfortable environment, Nice Service, Good Vibe, Good Experience.

Food - I've been here several times and every time the food is delicious, it's home made…read moretraditional dishes that are so flavorful. My favorite is the shrimp Mozambique which I ordered this time. Very delicious and good size portions. I also ordered a red sangria it was so tasty, made perfectly. Service- Very friendly, and warm. They greet you as soon as you walk in so you feel seen. Our waitress was fast, effective and friendly! Ambiance - Comfortable with many tables and chairs and also a decent size bar

Had gone on a late Sunday afternoon. Nice, cozy little place. Bartender/waitress, Annie was…read moreawesome. The food was excellent & the steak was tender as well as melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Will definately be going there again.

I'm Portuguese and trust me I've had good Portuguese food but this food was the best thing I've…read moreever tasted. The meal I got was Portuguese steak , rice ,and fries. The steak was cooked perfect and very juicy. The fries were soaked in the garlicky sauce and it tasted amazing. The rice was also covered with the sauce and tasted perfect. The service is very kind and welcoming. The ambiance is beautiful it really reminded me of Portugal. If you want to g to a Portuguese restaurant come here.

O Dinis is a small, cozy Portuguese spot in East Providence with a quaint, authentic atmosphere --…read morethe kind of place that feels like a neighborhood secret. We came in on a Friday night, party of two, and were seated right away, no wait at all. The complimentary bread and molho cru dip set the tone early and did not disappoint -- simple but delicious, and a great start to the meal. We also ordered the steamers in white wine sauce as an appetizer, and they were fantastic -- briny, well-balanced, and perfect for soaking up with the bread. For my entree I got the bife a casa, and the steak itself was cooked exactly to temperature -- really well done there. The rice and fries on the side were solid too. My one real complaint was the sauce: there was way too much of it, to the point where it soaked into the fries and made them soggy, and it was just overpoweringly salty. I don't usually shy away from salty food, but this was a lot even for me, and it took away from what was otherwise a great piece of steak. Overall a charming spot with genuinely good food and service -- I'd just ask for the sauce on the side next time. Would still come back for the steamers alone.

Ordered the grilled octopus... delicious as usual !! Also ordered wings , which came with tasty…read morefries . My only negative comment is, the wings were very salty ... couldn't finish them unfortunately. If you like octopus... try it ... so good !!

A real hidden gem here - a low key authentic Portuguese cafe, inside and out. The waitress…read morerecommended a good wine, and we tried the kale soup, pork and littleneck clam stew and Paella-like seafood rice. All were great, in ample portions, and reasonably priced. Though it is mostly geared toward locals in the Portuguese-American enclave of Pawtucket who have probably been coming for decades, this place gives a great local atmosphere for visitors if that's what you're seeking (kind of like an old Italian restaurant in a Little Italy would). A must for visiting foodies.

Been here several weeks ago. Love the variety of different Cape Verdean meals. I tried the pork…read morebelly chips and it was good. The empanada pastry tasted good as well. Friendly staff and a nice seating area. Would love to come back and try the breakfast items and pastries.

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....