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.

the staff and service at massimos is truly world class - they deserve 5 stars. we came in on a very…read morebusy night during waterfire and were seated but not attended to for about 3-5 minutes, nothing crazy. the only server on the floor came to us and apologized and we said it was fine, but after the meal and before dessert he gave us complimentary house made arancello to apologize even more! totally not necessary but we appreciated the care they have for their guests. why the 3 stars? the food is quite ok, it's good, but not great. especially coming in with the hype that this is the spot for italian food in providence it was relatively underwhelming. nothing was wow worthy but nothing was bad either. very middle of the road, so i think this would be good for groups or older crowds. cocktails were good too - didn't get to nab a photo since they were pretty yummy and went fast.

Gift Horse was out of this world. The scallop roll was the standout. Sweet, smoky scallops in a…read moresoft buttery brioche bun, but somehow still bright and fresh. I could have eaten three of them. We also had the crudo trio, oysters, smoked fish dip and lamb burger and everything was excellent. The lamb burger was rich and flavorful but perfectly balanced by the sweet jam, soft squishy sesame bun and thin, crispy, craggly onion rings. The smoked fish dip came with crisp nori chips that were a little intense on their own for me, but perfect with a big scoop of the creamy, smoky dip. Loved trying the three different crudos and every oyster was delicious. We sat at the bar with a great view of the whole place, great music and attentive service. Too full for dessert unfortunately because everything looked amazing. Still thinking about that scallop roll.

Gift Horse has been on my list to try for a long time and I finally made it. We sat at the bar and…read morecouldn't have been happier with the service. The drinks came out quick and they were unique and delicious. We asked the waitress about the Yellowfin piri piri and found that there were two different sized orders. We opted for the larger portion. The tuna came sliced up on a platter with piri piri sauce and two Portuguese rolls. What a dish! The sauce and the tuna was so good we didn't leave a trace of anything on that silver platter. The Crudo was to die for! Fresh fish was amazing and the olive oil was so good it just brings it to the next level. We were were not hungry after these two dishes, but we had to try a dessert with the experience so far. We opted for the cinnamon bun ice cream sandwich. Although it was good, I expected better. The cinnamon bun was a bit dry. After the quality of the tuna and crudo, I was expecting a super soft bun with the a ton of icing dripping down. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth a visit. I will be back again.

A small door, most likely you'll miss if you're not looking for it. Loma is a cozy speakeasy…read moreserving delicious drinks in an intimate atmosphere. It's best for small groups (no more than 4-5). I love the customer service here: our server explained the alcohol as we got each of our cocktails. I will admit, though, because I'm slightly hard of hearing, I missed a lot of the explanations, but that's ok. I came in a group of four and we all took sips of each other's drinks and that was really fun! Every drink was great, but I do favor my sake drink, white port/cream soda cocktail, the vermouth, and the one with the amaretto. Don't expect the menus to be the same as in this review! They do change it frequently and have non-alcoholic mocktails, too. We heard about this place from coworkers and that they had won an award for best new bar--an award that's well-deserved.

An intimate setting is my favorite kind. The place was full when we walked in, but we managed to…read moreget two seats at the bar. The bartenders were very nice and friendly. We had three rounds of the most interesting drinks we've ever tasted. Despite being full, the place never got loud. I wish I was in Providence so I could be a local here!

Hot Club Providence is one of those spots I can keep coming back to. The drinks are GOOD, strong,…read moreand reasonably priced, and the food is always fresh, flavorful, and priced super fair. The chicken tacos were easily a 10/10 and the fries? SO GOOD! They have a huge outdoor patio & indoor seating. Large bar! Staff is very friendly and they are always very polite!

I fucking love this place! Renee and Leah are a couple of hotties and they don't make me wait…read more Love youse guys long time

The best thing I enjoyed was the service and hospitality which was so heartfelt and genuine. The…read morestaff really love being there, love what they're doing and this extends to the service they provide. Shout out to the manager Leo and the bar staff Brittany, Connor and James who made amazing cocktails! I asked for a Last word and James nailed it! Even when some of the pretentious customers made Britany open several wine bottles because it was not 'fresh', she took it in stride and gave excellent service. The customer (a pretentious Karen) obviously had no idea that wine has to breathe. The seafood was super fresh and the best time to go was happy hour...dollar oysters were such good value for money.

Two words... wasabi calamari…read more Let me just say remarkable. Not super spicy the peppers were so amazing and who knew that pickled cucumbers and ginger would go so well... this is my new go to dish. OK, and then our server was fantastic... We both switched our schedule so we could have a day off on Friday and we felt very taken care of and the only thing better would've been to be sitting in reclining chairs and being served. The oysters were spot on, and then it became Appy Hour... dollar oysters and discounted appetizers from 3 to 530 every day. Changed up our drinks and I had french fries with the peppercorn sauce and bubbles and of course we had more oysters. We will definitely be back here again. This place is awesome.

Ordered: Green Thumb Cocktail (~$13): Lustau Fino Sherry,…read moreRhum JM White Rhum, Cucumber, Lemon, Lavender, Thai Basil, Sea Salt Strawberry El Diablo Cocktail (~$13): Rejon Reposado Tequila, Strawberry Cordial, Lime, Fever Tree Ginger Beer Wood-Roasted Sesame Focaccia (~$12): with Ligurian Olive Oil Raw Scallops (~$22): with cherry blossom mayo, sesame, radish Red Shrimp Quasi Crudo (~$26): lightly roasted with Sardinian olive oil and lemon Carrot & Mascarpone Anolini (~$26): yogurt, sugar kelp, fresh bay leaf, parmigiano Wood-Roasted Basque-Style Cheesecake (~$16): with blueberries & Tuscan olive oil Aya's take: Oberlin was hands down my favorite dining experience on my first trip to Providence! Chef Ben Sukle has received many accolades including being a James Beard Finalist so I knew we were in for a treat. Everything we ordered was so fresh, had a farm-to-table vibe, and felt very intentional. 3 different dishes had 3 different types of olive oil - that's impressive! I was blown away by the Red Shrimp Quasi Crudo. They were slightly sweet, perfectly cooked with a delicate snap, and I still got some of the roasted/grilled flavor. The Raw Scallops were so simple yet so exquisite. This is a must order along with anything on their crudo menu! The Carrot & Mascarpone Anolini was such a unique pasta and was perfectly balanced and delicious. And definitely leave room for dessert because you can't leave here without trying the Wood-Roasted Basque-Style Cheesecake. It's so creamy, borderline custardy, with a beautiful char on top and the delicate blueberries and olive oil that paired so well together. They are really using their wood-fire oven to the max and I'm here for it. What an exceptional meal; highly recommend.

The good parts: the ambiance is nice, and the food was quite tasty. My partner had the pork ($40)…read morewhich was a whole tenderloin and which he thought was delicious and good quality. My pieces were tasty but a bit fatty (hard to chew). I had the eggplant ravioli which was very rich and tasty ($28) - but so heavily sauced it was hard to tell what was what. The less good parts: the cheap wood chairs are too uncomfortable to sit on very long (I moved to the banquette next to my partner). The food is overpriced. It really needed something with it - bread, potatoes, vegetables, anything. The pork came with a few bitter leaves of a salad. I have a small appetite in general - I usually take home half my food anywhere I go. I looked at the food and said "we are going to have to go to IHOP later" because it was a light snack. The only bread available cost $12. Maybe it's amazing but I just couldn't bring myself to pay $12 for bread on principle. The food took awhile to arrive. Long enough for the server to tell us she was leaving for the night and to get up and order two drinks directly from the bar myself. The servers were nice in a way that felt somewhat forced. We are finding someplace else for dessert. I really liked my espresso martini, and that was within the price range I would expect ($13).

This place was SO cool! We got there around midnight so kitchen was closed / can't speak on food…read morebut the SERVICE? Our server was a riot and so nice! Main reason we went was to try these 'deviled Ramos' egg Jell-O shots.. I mean come on?! How unique! No no, no real egg- gin, condensed milk, passion fruit, orange blossom. And I'll be honest.. they were pretty dang good! Would definitely get again. All of their other drinks seemed so fun as well, the crew will definitely be back!

The lackluster greeting I received from the hostess/waitress could have been remedied had I gotten…read morea warmer greeting from the bartender who came from behind the bar shortly after but that failed me as well. Given that I had been there a handful of times and had brief but pleasant conversations with him, the grossly unenthusiastic, passive-aggresive approach today was disappointing. Since my go-to drink has been removed from the menu since having last had it in late APRIL/early MAY, there is now little reason to return. I truly wish hospitality workers would remind themselves prior to every shift that their personality pays their bills.

This place had been on my list for a while to try-- I enjoyed it but it was way more expensive than…read moreI expected it to be based on the vibes from the outside. Including tip my dinner came out to $44 for salmon with two sides. That said, the food was really good and I appreciated that they had a "simply grilled" section with a choice of meat and two sides included. They also had a nice basket of bread (focaccia I think) though I wish it came with olive oil. Service was good-- our waitress was really nice and a fellow server (?) named Paulo was really on top of boxing up my leftovers and refilling my water. There is no parking really, but they do offer "complimentary" valet. Last note: we came at 5:00 and were able to walk right in, but by 5:30/6 it was filled up so I would recommend a reservation.

I had been to the Parkside several times back in the 1980s and 1990s (including when it was called…read moreAmsterdams). It was always a reliably good restaurant. I recently went with a friend, who invited me for my birthday, on a viciously cold evening. The restaurant is dark and warm, and very welcoming (and has valet parking, which is particularly nice on a sub-zero night!) Started with the crab cakes appetizer. It was good, but not amazing (my memories from years ago were better than those we had in 2026). I suppose that the jumps in the costs of jumbo lump crab could be to blame? I ordered their rotisserie duck a l'orange, which was wonderful. Huge 1/2 duck, cooked very crisp but without overcooking (not sure how they manage that!. Rotisserie, perhaps?) it was enough for 2+ meals. I was amazed at how little fat and grease was in the enormous serving. Accompanying roasted vegetables were also excellent. Very delicious! My friend had their enormous (perhaps triple thick?) pork chop. Very, very good, and the accompanying vegetables were delicious. Our servers were remarkably friendly and also helpful. Faced with bringing home serious leftovers, after we both declined desserts, our waiter insisted on packing a free birthday dessert for me. And that was (homemade white chocolate cheesecake) most welcome on the following day! Frankly, this was probably around a 4.4 stars evening, as it has become a bit more upscale than I had recalled, and is definitely worthy of a return trip, as I am guessing after a second meal there, my review might become 5 stars.