We had not been at Palo for about a year, a little surprising as we have always enjoyed the place…read moreand the food. It was mid week at around 8pm and the place was surprisingly half empty. We were led to a corner table by Michael who greeted us at the door and was to be our server. As usual the room was noisy. (Later we asked whether the music volume could be turned down which they did, much appreciated) We scanned the menu and found it hard to not order everything! However, we started with a Martini and a Cubano Viejo - both of which were well made and went down nicely. While we were deciding we nibbled on delicious almonds. As usual we shared a number of dishes. The seasonal Croquettes, the Patatas Bravas (slightly spicy), Gambas Ajillo with extra bread to sop up the tasty sauce, and to top it all our favorite Lamb Chops. For dessert we had an excellent pistachio tart washed down with a glass of a fine Cabernet. All the dishes were excellent and deserving of the highest rating - rare for us. (Perhaps because everything jelled nicely. The check came to $140 o which we added a good tip. We had ordered too much and took some of the food home to consume the next day. Our server was very attentive and cheerful (I think we had him on a previous occasion). The experience was most enjoyable and we will certainly be back sooner than later.

I went here with one of my besties for my birthday celebration. It was pretty empty when we walked…read morein but we sat at the bar since we didn't have a reservation- it was nice and started to fill up shortly after we arrived. What we got: The grilled calamari-was exceptionally tender... lots of flavor and spice not chewy at all. The razor clams- were very garlicky and lemony-delicious! The duck baclava- so interesting and different... tasted somewhat like a fancy bite of thanksgiving dinner with stuffing and all. Chorizo and cheese platter- good, it is what it sounds like. Drinks were fantastic as well, we tried a few different cocktails and also had a sample of an espresso martini- friendly bartenders! If you want to sit at a table instead of the bar, make a reservation... but the bar was nice! Good ambiance overall and would love to try other things on their menu- definitely a fun splurge night out on the town!,

Went here for my b day with friends and it was the perfect place to celebrate! Loved the food,…read moreservice, and atmosphere!! Definitely recommend!

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!

F-ing great! We are so lucky to have a place like this…read morepop-up and stick around in our neighborhood . Looking forward to the next great thing coming to the ever evolving menu.

YUM! Hangry Kitchen was on our list to try for a while, and I'm so glad we finally made it in!…read more Our server, Rob, was awesome. He was very welcoming and helpful with the menu. We started with some drinks - I customized one of their cocktail options to change the liquor and it was delicious! We wanted to try one thing from each section of the menu. We started with the beets which were light and citrusy. The crackers with them were crispy and paired perfectly. We also had the carrot bread grilled cheese, which was so unique! The fried fish collars were cooked super well and perfectly salted. We also got the bratwurst which were nicely charred with some yummy, mustardy potatoes. Our favorite dish was actually dessert! It was a delicious red velvet brownie that was super decadent but perfectly balanced with the filling. Definitely don't skip the dessert menu! Overall, it was a great experience. They mentioned that they change their menu seasonally, so we will definitely be back to try different options!

Such a fantastic birthday experience here! We made last minute res not knowing much, but from…read moreservice to drinks and food, to ambiance everything was on point! Having been to Spain a fair amount, this spot hit the traditional well, while still providing unique flavors. The ribs were delicious! Thanks Ostra for a wonderful night

First of all, the restaurant is beautiful second, the bar is beautiful third the drinks were…read morespectacular. Top-notch service was fantastic and the food. Oh my God I can't wait to go back. The PAELLA A LA VALENCIANA Narragansett Bay littlenecks, chicken thighs, saffron, sweet peas, piquillo pepper was cooked to perfection. The chicken was crispy and juicy. The rice was cooked the perfection where it had that crust almost burnt on the bottom, which is the best part!!! And I almost forgot about the appetizer. SPANISH ROULETTE Shishito peppers with Maldon Salt. Phenomenal.

I've been to 10 Rocks Tapas bar and restaurant before and honestly the food is always amazing. This…read moretime we decided to go for date night and try some new dishes. It was Providence Restaurant Week and I wanted to specifically patronize a BIPOC business. We first started coming here during the height of the pandemic and we dined outside in the parking lot, which was actually a lovely experience. Since then the restaurant has expanded their outdoor patio area with a covered roof, giving us another reason to want to come back. It was really hot the day we went so we decided to eat inside, but we were not disappointed. There were noticeable changes since the last time we've been here. I love the upgrades, like the chic rechargeable lamps on the table (instead of votive candles) and the teensy spray of babies breath in a purple tiny vase. These small touches give the restaurant a modern flare while still maintaining that comfy feeling, and you just can feel it in your bones that you're going to get an amazing home-cooked meal. The Prix Fixe #PRW menu was really well curated there was so many choices. It was actually hard to decide, but my husband ended up with the marinated sirloin tips over mashed potatoes with spinach and a Demi glaze and I had the African lemon sauce, chicken with rice and salad entrees. All of the appetizers and the dessert options were also really incredible. The dulce de leite cake might just be the best dessert I've eaten all year! The staff was really incredible and attentive. Even when the manager had to come over and talk to me about my Yelp check in coupon, he was very kind and helpful. Long story short, I'm very particular and I had a five star experience at 10 Rocks I highly recommend!!!

I absolutely need to go back and try more. I had the chicken and waffles, lingual and eggs. All…read morewere cooked to perfection. I also tasted the flat bread with eggs - amazing! To drink we had the gallo - OMG! The waitress was kind, patient, checked on us and very personal able.... Everything was perfect. My friends had the cachupa!!!! It was so good. Can't wait to go back! The restaurant was empty giving the day and time we went which I didn't hate - more attention for us. Cute and clean!

This venue it's one of my dear choices when it comes to Peruvian food. I totally love this…read morerestaurant. The menu its not to big. They offer pictures of every plate they offer. Which makes the choice of your liking much easier. The menu is a delight for your eyes, every plate it's make with care. Every time I go, it's a new experience. I have never left disappointed. Since you come in the staff is there for you, ready to help you with your choices. It's pricy but worth it. The drinks are de-licious. The times for preparation are quick. You get your meals quickly and hot. Well, if you are looking for a good example of Peruvian food, this is it.

I have been to Ceviche by Divibi before and have enjoyed it. I have sat both inside and outside and…read moreI will admit I enjoy the outside experience much more. The views alone are beautiful right near point street. They do have heaters outside if it gets chilly. The drinks were good. I especially liked the coconut mojito. The appetizers were delicious. I did like my meal I had the quinoa bowl with salmon but I belt the lime or lemon they used over powered the bowl. I would next time ask for it in the side. I was with 3 other coworkers and we all did enjoy our time. Our waitress Sabrina was sweet, friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes. I would say dress casual. They have street parking which can be a little tricky depending on the time. We had no issues parking in a Friday @5:30pm. Just a side note if you want to walk off your meal I would suggest walking down to the pedestrian bridge it has beautiful views especially in the evening. You might get lucky and catch some entertainment

Place was pretty busy for a Monday. Ambiance is divey, vibey and dark which I prefer. Japanese art…read moreon the walls, lanterns hanging above is cool. Service was quick and very accommodating, conversational as well even for how busy it was. On street parking only. I had the ten ten men which had a whole egg, bok choy and ground pork. Flavor was good, wish the broth were hotter and more veg/meat in it. Very rich flavorful broth. Def hit the spot for me on a cold winter evening. My bf had the duck ramen which he really enjoyed and devoured, said wished there were more ramen in it tho which means he def wanted more lol. We had the gyoza app which was standard, wasn't a huge fan of the tangy sauce and chili oil. Maybe an additional sauce option offering would be nice? A cool thing they have is the blooming jasmine tea which the server told us was imported from Japan. Was very strong which shows the quality. Had a pink mocktail which was too tangy for my taste. Overall, boyfriend and I agreed would come here again.

We returned to dine here a couple of weeks ago - it had been a while since we were last here. A…read morelively place - informal and unpretentious which we enjoy. Somehow the seats we had were comfortable for a change. It was noisily as usual but quieted down towards the end of the evening. We had a range of dishes which we shared. The half rack of pork ribs, the crispy cauliflower, the roasted almond and the Japanese mushrooms were excellent. We also had the edamame- I would have preferred the spicy version. I had a hot sake Reiko. The check came to $70. Our server, Amanda, was on the ball and cheerfully efficient. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and will return sooner than later.

I can't believe this is my first time coming to Bacaro! I was very impressed with the experience as…read morea whole. We were a party of three, but it could have been a party of six with all the food we ordered. We had the first reservation at 5 PM. We parked on the street, but you can park in the lot and they will validate your parking for you. The service was a 5/5 and the ambiance can be casual or fine dining. The lighting is perfect for a romantic night out and the view of the Providence River right over your shoulder. We made our own board: Umbriaco di Raboso "Drunken Cow" - amazing cheese, very high quality, sharp, not over powering. Definitely get it! Provolone - sharp very good quality provolone cheese Proscuitto di San Daniele - sliced very thin, soft and flavorful. I was very pleased with the portion size and the flavor. A must have! Spicy Olives - assorted olives with a spicy olive oil. All of the olives were fantastic and there definitely was a good kick from the spice. They threw in the pickles, jams, nuts and honey, all were fantastic. I really liked the blueberry jam. The warm tapas came out at all different times. Fried Bolognese olives - Although these were unique and delicious, I would skip these next time. The Bolognese is just a pinch on the inside of the olive. It would be a game changer if there was a side of Bolognese sauce to dip them in instead. Eggplant - Definitely a must order. Super simple sauce packed with flavor and the buffalo mozzarella is to die for. The pork belly is also a must order. Tons of flavor and not a lot of fat, which surprised me. It was a good sized portion too. Now of the the pizza...we ordered Pizza Salumi. Very thin dough, wood fired for the flavor and the crisp. There is a good amount of sauce, which can make the crust floppy, but it's so worth it! The flavor of the sauce is so good. All fresh and top quality ingredients. The soppressata was perfect, taking this pizza to the next the level. It was cut super thin, as it should, and gave the pizza the flavor a margarita is missing. It would be tough not to order this next time. So just as we should have been walking out of the door because we were so full, we had the duck and the wood fired NY strip to split among the three of us. The duck - The duck dish came with the two legs so it was the dark meat with crispy skin. The duck was flavorful, moist, tender, and had some sort of apple based sauce to accompany it. The mashed potatoes were great and the Gorgonzola chunks were a treat, especially while sipping the sangiovese/cab red wine blend that we ordered for the table. The NY Strip was my favorite. The steak was tender and came with the flavor from that wood fired grill. The sauce was so good that I dipped every piece in it, trying to reserve some for the mashed potatoes. I ordered the steak medium rare + and it came out just how I wanted it. We ordered the lemon tart for my mom's birthday dessert. I would skip the dessert next time, but I always skip dessert. My mother loved it...very fresh and vibrant. I would have to say that Bacaro is my favorite RI restaurant, especially for a special night out. It is also a perfect spot to go and grab a snack or two with friends after work with a drink. It is affordable as you want and can find high end alternatives as well. The bottle of wine was $48 and you couldn't have asked for a better pairing with all of the food. We also ordered an after dinner cocktail, called the Call to Italy...very refreshing for a digestive type cocktail.

Decided on Saturday night for a Mother's Day celebration…read more I love the idea that they have amazing Tapas for apps! More restaurants should think about this. For Apps we had the Fried Burrata, Sausage Trio, and arancini balls! All amazing!! For dinner I went light as the apps were delicious. Buffalo Mozzarella on arugula and prosciutto with balsamic. My wife ordered the chicken parm also delicious.

The plantain base (instead of English muffin or other bread type) was yummy especially with the…read morehollandaise sauce, yolk, egg, pork but it did feel a little thick/dry at points. Still would get again. They say they have a 1 hour seating time, so we were a little worried when we got there at 10:30 for our reservation but didn't get seated till 10:40. However we did end up finishing within the hour - I'm not totally sure how strict they are about that rule. They also have the kitchen right where you wait to get seated, which just added to the hunger and anticipation

Extremely disappointed. I drove all the way from Boston with my family specifically to try this…read moreplace, but we ended up leaving before even ordering. The issue was when we tried to get clarification on allergy-friendly options. We understood the menu may not accommodate certain dietary restrictions, but we were trying to order for other members of our family while also double-checking in person if anything could work for our child. What made the experience frustrating was how we were handled. We were told to stand outside and order online--in 25-degree weather--with a child, instead of being allowed to step inside briefly to order and ask questions. For a business serving pastries to-go, that felt unreasonable. We were also told the stools were reserved, despite there being only two patrons in the entire establishment. The staff came across as dismissive from the moment we walked in. It's a shame because we were really looking forward to the food, but no meal is worth being treated poorly. Business is business, but basic hospitality and courtesy matter.

We attended a Maison Ferrand cognac seminar & tasting the other night at Sapphire & it was such a…read morefun & unique experience for us. The staff at Sapphire (Melissa, Marc, & Shiv), as well as the guest bartender (Vannaluck), went above & beyond to make the experience interactive & memorable. We were greeted immediately with a French 75 made with cognac - Did you know that the original French 75 called for cognac, as well as many other classic cocktails? No? Neither did I. The welcome aperitif was a great lil' treat to kick the night off with. We were given a mini charcuterie selection to keep us busy until the main event, which began about 20 minutes after we arrived. Vannaluck talked us through the history & characteristics of cognac. We were given 3 small pours of different cognacs to taste as well as a serendipitous, bonus mini pour at the end. Throughout the night, the kitchen sent out a variety of tapas that UTILIZED COGNAC. Cognac glaze, reduction, brine, etc. Fascinating! I went in knowing next to nothing about cognac & left with a decent understanding of the spirit. I've always wanted to do something like this, & Sapphire made it extremely accessible. It was also amazingly affordable. I'm really looking forward to more events like this one. Sign me up, please.

My husband and I decided to come to Sapphire for a drink...I had really enjoyed the cocktails and…read morethe food during the recent Yelp Elite even, so I told my hubby to check out this place with me. I loved the Jacobean cocktail, so we both got this smooth scotch cocktail...Melissa made the drink with an expertise that few have and while she was making them, we engaged in conversation with Marc, the beverage manager. Both were very engaging and very friendly, making the visit very relaxed and enjoyable....we also got some steakhouse sliders that were outstanding...the meat was just slightly medium, keeping all the moistness and flavor.... Overall a great place for a drink and/or light bites...... The ambiance is inviting and cozy and the patio outside is great for those nice warm Rhode Island evenings....