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    iAlive

    4.2 (167 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ziti

    Awesome food plus you get alot of it will be goin back great veal parm place is clean food comes out hot waitress was awesome i saw some huge prime rib plates give ALIVE a try you wont be disappointed

    Kimberley L.

    Recommend reservations. Very busy Tight parking. Big roomy leather booths. Good food selection. Great sauces. Great drinks. Staff is very friendly. Just did not do it for me.

    Rob E.

    I was staying close by on a work trip. I sat @ the bar the waitress had been working with the cook for many years. She was very nice we got shrimp & steak sandwiches everything was great!

    Stuffed shrimp with seafood spaghetti

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    5 years ago

    Stopped in on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. Waitress was on top of her game and the food was delicious. Reasonable prices and big portions.

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    7 years ago

    Great daily specials, wonderful customer service. Food is delish. I found this gem by accident and it is a favorite lunch spot for me now.

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    5 years ago

    Best fish and chips around. Friendly staff and a very varied menu. I'll be back for dinner sometime.

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    6 years ago

    Baked seafood is bland or else 5 stars. Anything Mozambique, Prime rib ya cant go wrong and get the squash if it's an option

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    6 years ago

    Great food. Not much parking space and it's hard to get through when ordering take out. Service is good and prices are fair.

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    9 years ago

    My husband and I are obsessed with this place! Food is phenomenal, the service is top notch and everything has been consistently perfect!

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    7 years ago

    Fantastic service and outstanding Portuguese food. thanks again Marie! I will be back with my family.

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    Ask the Community - iAlive

    Do they still have the eggplant parm?

    Does anyone know what the dipping sauce that comes with the bread is? It really is amazing and I was wonder if I could find a recipe online or buy it. Thanks in advance!

    Yes, it's called "Faials sauce".. It's from the owners last restaurant that used to be in North Smithfield, RI, called Faials. Not sure of the recipe or if there is one online, only that the owner knows it and holds it in high esteem. So you can try… Read more

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    Campinos - Octopus. Least favorite but still pretty good. Was a little soggy so won't order again. Flavor was good but didn't eat it all

    Campinos

    3.9(47 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    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!

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    Campinos - Shish Kabob a Marinheiro (some steak/shrimp already removed) and Frango no Churrasco wood grilled chicken

    Shish Kabob a Marinheiro (some steak/shrimp already removed) and Frango no Churrasco wood grilled chicken

    Campinos - Flan, the best!

    Flan, the best!

    Campinos - Menue

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    Madeira - Bacalhau Assado Na Brasa

    Madeira

    3.4(174 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$$$

    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

    Madeira a nice Portuguese restaurant with Indians outdoor seating. I was with a group of 3 friends…read morewe opted for an outdoor dinner. The ambiance was relaxing, the sound of the waterfall felt tranquil. I would dress casual dressy. The margarita drinks were good. The food from appetizers to our main dish was also very good. We did have a flan for dessert and unfortunately that came up short with taste. They do have a parking and also an upstairs for event planning. Our waitress which I can't remember her name was very sweet and attentive. I would say the owner also came to our table which was nice but I felt he was a bit much toward the waitress regarding her attentiveness to our table which was perfect. We ended up tipping her generously and told her she did an amazing job.

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    Madeira - Dining Room

    Dining Room

    Madeira - My little side salad to make me feel like I was eating healthy

    My little side salad to make me feel like I was eating healthy

    Madeira

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    Riviera Portuguese Restaurant - Authentic Portuguese food

    Riviera Portuguese Restaurant

    3.2(153 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Riviera Portuguese Restaurant - Veggies and pasta

    Veggies and pasta

    Riviera Portuguese Restaurant - Jr steak with potatoes egg and rice

    Jr steak with potatoes egg and rice

    Riviera Portuguese Restaurant - Baked Stuffed Scrod

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    Baked Stuffed Scrod

    Cantinho Bar & Grill - Grilled Cornish hen

    Cantinho Bar & Grill

    3.2(17 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    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.

    Been to Cantinho too many times to count; it's a short walk from my house and is Cape Verdean…read morerestaurant with CV cuisine. Lately renovated, it looks so beautiful, with outdoor seating and a rooftop bar (though i haven't seen the roof open for business yet). Went for dinner with hubby on Saturday night around 6:30; was not busy and was sat right away without reservations. Food was great; only issues were that an item in menu we wanted wasn't available but still listed on menu. Also service was very slow; our waitress was also working the bar and kept forgetting us. I had to flag down other waitresses and also walk to bar to ask for our bill/pay. If it wasn't for this i would have given them more stars. I will still go back, hopefully service gets better but i'm kin of used it in the CV community

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    Cantinho Bar & Grill - Interior

    Interior

    Cantinho Bar & Grill - That's the octopus

    That's the octopus

    Cantinho Bar & Grill - Prep area towards the back of the restaurant

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    Prep area towards the back of the restaurant

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