I came to happy hour at Trattoria Appia in Providence which runs from 3 to 5 PM, and they have 50%…read moreoff select menu items. They also have $8 martinis on Fridays. We sat at the bar the bartender had good service but was a little slow with following up We started with calamari, rosemary fries, and a Caesar salad. And then they made us a special cherry lemon drop that was honestly SO good. The drinks were definitely the star of the show 10 out of 10! The rosemary fries were an 8 out of 10, the calamari was a 7 out of 10, but the Caesar salad was only a 4 out of 10 for me needed more dressing. Overall, the drinks were amazing, the fries were really good, and it was the perfect little after-work happy hour with my coworker. Definitely for the drinks!

I went to Trattoria Appia on Atwell Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island. It is a pretty renowned…read moreItalian restaurant on Federal Hill. I ordered the seafood pasta and it did not discipline. The flavor was very, very good and rich and deep. Service is pretty good too well trained, and professional. We sat outside as it was a nice day. The restaurant was clean. The outdoor patio was clean, and I had an overall pretty great experience.

Can an unpretentious neighborhood restaurant in Pawtucket really be worthy of a 5-star review? In…read morethe case of 579 Benefit Street, absolutely! This used to be the Checker Club, a classic old-school fine dining restaurant that had gotten a bit shabby in its latter years. The renovation/transformation is astounding. The interior is beautiful & immaculate. My dining companion & I went for Restaurant Week, when they offered a 3-course meal (appetizer, entree or pasta & dessert) for $29.95. I've been to many different places for previous Restaurant Weeks & find that usually there aren't an abundance of choices and/or the servings are a bit smaller than usual. Not the case here! The choices are plentiful & the servings are full-sized. I chose the Clams Casino (3) for my appetizer, which were tasty but a bit dry. They definitely would have benefited from a little more butter in the crumb topping, but a squeeze of lemon made them quite delectable. My entree was 1/2 rack of BBQ Baby Back Ribs. Fall-off-the-bone tender with a nice char, there was the perfect amount of heat & sweet in the sauce. The coleslaw was fine & the sweet potato fries were probably the best I've ever had. Super creamy interior with just a hint of exterior crunch & lightly seasoned... yum! And there were plenty of leftovers to bring home. The absolute best part of the meal, though, was dessert. An Espresso Martini was one of their offerings. Full-size & full-strength, I'd expect to pay $15-$18 elsewhere for this drink alone. Delicious & the perfect ending to our excellent meal. Our server was pleasant & attentive. The real rock star, though, was the Manager, Brett. Such fun watching him work the room, comping small glasses of bubbly to the 4-top next to us as someone was celebrating a birthday, snapping photos & cooing at infants. He stopped to chat at each table, something I really appreciate. 579 has many weekly specials including buck-a-shuck, 50¢ wings, half priced apps & the like. You can sign up for email notifications on their website. Their gorgeous bar area off the main dining room was packed for karaoke night. There is a small lot behind the restaurant & side street parking. I'll definitely be back!

It is Providence restaurant week and on this occasion we decided to go with our daughter to a new…read moreplace where we had not previously been. The restaurant was a bit out of our way but their prefix menu looked good and was well priced for dinner at $30 per head. The place itself was very uninspiring and we entered somewhat with trepidation. The bar area was reasonably full but we opted for the dining area which was much quieter. It was also bland unappealing. Anyway we ordered beers and a Prosecco and studied the menu offerings. For starters we had the 4 shrimp cocktail, the 2 mini tacos and I had the 3 Zippy shrimp - all of which were delicious. The main courses were two of the peachy salmon and with some trepidation the 7oz sirloin steak and we were all pleasantly surprised as to how good they all were. We ended the meal with two mini lava chocolate cakes and the cheesecake. Again, they were very good. With everything the check came to $137, (reasonable for the quality of the meal) for three not including the tip. The young server seemed inexperienced but amicable. The restaurant deserves 4**** for the food but only 2** stars for the decor and ambience. Given its location (for us), its ambience (lacking), and the dull beige interior I am unsure that we will return - a pity since the food was well priced and tasty.

Tucked in Pawtuxet village in Cranston is this wonderful Italian restaurant that echoes the best in…read morefood service and atmosphere. We had early reservations for our anniversary dinner. I had perused the menu so I knew what I wanted. The on site bread with roasted garlic and high quality balsamic vinegar and olive oil , you cannot help but over do on the bread. We split a Caesar salad which was done perfect not overloaded with dressing. We would both loved anchovies but it was a winner . I had the Basta chop with the lobster sauce on the side . The presentation was spot on with the bone in on the plate . I upgraded the side to lobster risotto instead of the pasta marinara . Which was a good simple freshly made marinara . My husband had veal Milanese . He could cut his with a fork it was so tender . I saved room for dessert for a house made very berry sorbet which did not disappoint. Lots of moving parts inside large bar, private party. Constant water refilling and taking away if plates . If you you are ever lucky enough to go there , you'll want to hurry back . They have several light dishes pizza appts etc. Of course our server Taylor was top notch , lots of young busses being trained in the art of hospitality.

Came here to celebrate a birthday with a large party and the service was fantastic. I thought the…read morefood was well prepared, tasty, they had some unique options, and the portions on most entrées were sufficient. The complementary bread with olive oil, roasted garlic and balsamic is a nice touch, although there were no small spoons provided to scoop up the balsamic or the cloves making it a little awkward to fish them out, tasty nonetheless. There were several appetizers out on the table, the meatballs, charcuterie board, calimari, all the good stuff. The meatballs, and calimari were fantastic, extra props to the calimari. Nice and tender, very thin crisp batter that didn't get soggy. Good amount of cherry peppers to go along. I got the swordfish francaise, it was calling to me. I thought it was fantastic. There wasn't anything particularly inventive about the dish in terms of the batter, toppings or sauce- briney, lemony, and well balanced.. The treat was getting it was a nice piece of swordfish. It's not often you see it on the menu at all never mind as francaise. It was cooked perfectly, flaky, held it's structure, tasted fresh. I loved it. I thought it was a bit steep at $34, which is why I'm giving this a 4-star vs a 5. But overall, I enjoyed everything and would certainly go back for an occasion. For me it's a bit pricey to make it a habit.

Food was excellent. Server was attentive. Ambience was a bit loud with the duet singing. Beautiful…read morenight to eat outside.

Costantinos was my first food spot in Providence Rhode Island and it was the best looking spot that…read morewe saw. Beautiful outdoor seating with a fountain in the center and was the most busy restaurant on the avenue. They had excellent service and friendly staff. Always attentive and stopping by to make sure everything was good. The food was great as well, for how busy it was the food came out reasonably quick. Every thing tasted amazing and I especially enjoyed the chicken parm. The pizza was also very thin yet flavorful.

I finally tried @Luigi's Gourmet Express in Johnston, and WOW... this is easily a 10/10. I ordered…read morethe Sunday Baked Ziti, and every bite tasted like a homemade Sunday dinner. Rich sauce, perfectly cooked pasta, and the kind of meal that keeps you thinking about it after you leave. Service was 10/10 This just earned a spot in my Top 5 favorite Italian restaurants in Rhode Island. If you're looking for a local hidden gem instead of another chain restaurant, put this one on your list ASAP! They even offer quick to go options, and so many desserts!

Nothing like the Luigi's of yesteryear. But still good. The waitress was pleasant and…read moreknowledgeable. The food was plentiful and tasty. The ambiance is interesting. Come in by the bar to a decent sized dining room with a glassed off special room for separate dining probably party's.

I love wine & cheese, the burgers is so great,the sauté mushrooms oh my gosh is to die for the…read morebeen so nice.

2nd time in a span of a week we've been dissatisfied. 1st time was lunch. Not busy but wait time…read morefor food was pretty long. Food was good as usual but time waiting was way too long. We were becoming regulars here but then we came here for dinner tonight and we're thinking seriously of not returning. Tonight was busy but there seemed to be plenty of wait staff. One thing that irks me is when the server delivers the food and asks if you need anything and then disappears. You have meat and you have to ask for a knife and then wait for it while you socialize with several friends or regulars? My wife needed extra salad dressing and that was another wait time.... 2nd round of drinks; another long wait...... just overall a bad experience.

such a gem! the bolognese is $18 which is good for this dish & it was yummy! service was good…read more(shoutout annie- she's a hoot!) and there was plenty of seating (they even let us pick!) vibes are nice semi-casual but still good for a nice dinner out

Great food and exceptional management. Friendly and…read morecomfortable experience with good parking.

I don't come here very often or often enough. But it's definitely worth the stop. I've only ever…read morecome for breakfast though I know they serve all meals. The mimosas are on point. No lacking there. I've tried multiple breakfast items and I'm never disappointed. Our server is always on the ball and we never have to wait for anything here. Even when they're busy, they're very attentive. It's comfortable seating. Not too close together. Worth a stop.

Not the first time we have been here.. it's always busy so it can get loud.. if you are starving,…read moreorder right away because service can be a bit slow but waitresses are very nice and busting their butts so it's understandable.. they do accommodate large parties/ private events they even do holidays if you're looking to skip the traditional hosting/cooking at home . Food is really good, nothing out of this world.. basic breakfast.. prices are a bit high but portions are huge so I guess it goes hand in hand.. maybe I'll come back when it's not packed and try it out again