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    4.6 (217 reviews)
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    Margarita pitcher
    Maria M.

    What a beautiful and inviting space. The inside is filled with Spanish tiles, cozy seating areas and a gorgeous back-lit bar area. We had a pitcher of the daily special margarita which was grapefruit, cherry and rosemary. We tried it with aguardente (a Portuguese liquor) rather than tequila. The taste was refreshing and light. For food we shared nachos, codfish fritters and queijo de cabra (a baked goat cheese appetizer). The codfish fritters were perfectly crispy and soft inside with a delicious creamy dipping sauce. The nachos were a smaller appetizer portion. The chips were fresh and delicious. The baked goat cheese came with toasted bread and a tangy tomato and onion sauce. Staff was attentive and friendly. I definitely want to go back to try more things!

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    Brittany T.

    Our friends took us to Aguardente when we were in town and we enjoyed our meal here. It's tapas style so everything is shareable but you can also get plates for yourself. We got a smattering of things and some of my favorites were the rellenitos and the lupini beans of all things. I don't know why but something about the bit of crunch from the bean and the spicy oil it was marinated in really worked for me. My husband and I shared the seafood paella and it was huge! Definitely could have fed at least two more people. Service was good. It was crowded for a Sunday night but we managed to get a table outside on the patio without a reservation.

    Ludovica F.

    Aguardente is easily one of my absolute favorite restaurants in Providence. Their tapas and small plates are all unique and with amazing flavors. The staff is also always so friendly and helpful, especially when trying to pick which wine pairs best with each plate! Their outdoor patio and outdoor seating options also make for an amazing summer meal! Our friends and I were fortunate to get one of the outside tables, and it made for a wonderful, relaxing summery vibe! Highly recommend this restaurant all around!!

    Mikaela L.

    AMAZING! It's our favorite restaurant in Providence, and I am finally writing a review! We usually take friends and family here because the food and drinks are so good, the atmosphere is great for any occasion, and I love being able to share a bunch of dishes for everyone to try. Some of our favorites is the (sorry I don't know the official menu names) baked goat cheese, stuffed avocados, empanadas, and pastel de nada for dessert. You really can't go wrong with anything you order! We tried the cactus tacos for the first time too, which were delicious and exciting to try something new! The servers are always super friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the dishes. If you have any questions, definitely ask. Aguardente is a must stop if you are in the area!

    Angel S.

    Really impressed by this place and looking forward to trying more from the menu. It's very cozy and charming, with character and authenticity. The drinks were tasty with a great presentation. The server gave great menu suggestions!

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    Joy Z.

    Have been looking to try this place for a long time and finally came here for lunch with two other friends. The restaurant is beyond amazing! The interior is chic and colorful. We sat in the back patio and it was private and breezy. The service was fast and friendly. We got 8 dishes to share. Most dishes are very flavorful, the fava bean stew is very well seasoned. The razor clam is also very tasty. Many dishes come with various carb components and they're very filling. The fresh farmer's cheese has a texture like silken tofu which was very refreshing. The seafood paella and octopus are also good with sizable portions. We only got espresso flight to share and I loved the chocolate and coconut flavored ones. There are many more dishes I'd love to come back and try with a bigger group. Overall an amazing experience!

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    Maisune E.

    FINALLY. came on a thrusday with no reservation around 7:40pm and was seated immediately. weather was immaculate and we sat in the back patio. our server was on it as soon as we ordered. we blinked and fresh food was on the table. the ensalada de nopales freaking slapped. i missed nopales so much. i enjoyed the tin codfish and goat cheese dishes, and i regret not ordering something sweet to drink. but i'm a grandma and sugar would have kept me up on a work night. the octopus was 8/10. it was deliciously flavored, i just wanted more of a sear on the exterior. still would order it again. will absolutely be coming back here again and again.

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    Rachel O.

    When friends come to visit from out of town & we want to go out for dinner, Aguardente is usually on my list of places to go. I love tapas-style eating with friends - More to try & more to share. Aguardente has a plethora of seafood options & even a tinned fish section of their menu. If you're not a seafood lover, you'll still have plenty of things to choose from, but you might miss out on some of their most popular dishes - like their seafood paella. One of my favorite items on the menu is their Queijo de Cabra - a tomato saucy, spicy, baked goat cheese goodness that you can dip bread or vegetables into. My only qualms about the food is that some of the dishes I've ordered in the past have been salted to the heavens. A big carafe of ice water is necessary for a meal at Aguardente, & if the servers are too busy to fill up your carafe (which happens frequently) you may feel like you're going to pass away for a little bit. But you'll persevere. I really prefer sitting outside at Aguardente since it's SO loud inside. The outside patio is magical! It's like a little enchanted garden, & if you're lucky enough to snag one of the couches, it feels like you're in your own little world. Oh - Make a reservation. Otherwise you might be staring down the barrel of an hour+ wait.

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    Julie P.

    This was my first time at Aguardente. The inside area is pretty small, with a lot of small tables with chairs on one side and a built in bench on the other. There is also bar seating and an area lifted with a little more table seating. The inside decor is very fun though. There is additional seating outside, which looks really nice for warmer months. We had the paella and meatballs. The flavor of the meatballs and sauce was really excellent, and just a little spicy. We did need to ask for bread to soak up the sauce though. The paella was different than others I've had before, without the crunchy rice. They also have a few mocktail choices, which is always nice.

    Vicky P.

    Great service and delicious food! This restaurant is tapas focused. We enjoyed a lot of the dishes. My personal favorites were the clams, octopus, and the pasteis de Bacalhau. My husband loved the lamb chops and the seafood paella. Would definitely go back to try the other dishes!

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    Sarah A.

    Coming back again to say how much I love this place! Great for a romantic evening with your love or a chill spot to catch up with friends! The ambience is great, food is delicious and well portioned and the Latin playlist is great. I visited twice recently and love that they are playing a lot of songs from the new Bad Bunny album, DTMF.

    Haley A.

    Fantastic food and service, very unique menu and the outdoor seating when the weather gets nice is so cute!

    Baked goat cheese in tomato, garlic, paprika sauce, w/ Portuguese corn bread
    Adina B.

    On our list for a while, we finally pulled the trigger and were able to get two last minute seats at the bar - the most comfortable bar seats we've been in. The bartender and waitress were incredibly helpful making suggestions for both food and drinks. We shared 4 plates each one delicious. By far the most interesting were the corn mushrooms served with tortilla chips. For dessert we decided take the waitresses advice and go outside the box with the sweet plantain with black beans, fried and served with espresso infused chocolate sauce and we weren't disappointed. Definitely want to come back and try more of the menu soon.

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    Best tapas restaurant in R I with great choices to choose from great Portuges food.

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    One of my favorite places for tapas! My daughters also love this place and it's tough to get them to agree to anything!

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    Stopped in for a quick bite and drink before going grocery shopping at Trader Joe's…read more I got the burger with fries and a beer- everything was really good- the fries were fantastic! They have a large selection of whiskey as well and the display is cool to look at. Friendly service and great ambiance/ decor. Will definitely be back to try more food! Great vibe and decent prices!

    After attending a meeting nearby we dropped into the East End after about 8:15 pm. The place was…read morepretty full of people in both the bar area and the dining room. We ordered drinks before the meal. I had a Vermont Red Ale for the first time which was very good and worth remembering. At this time they were serving'cocktails for a cause' in support of the Alzheimer's Association, which my other half decided to have. The drink, Fuchsia Butterflies ($15), was made solarium gin, house-made lemoncello, with a Gran Classico & Violet Rinse. It was quite excellent. I had a sip to try (I am usually not one for cocktails) and enjoyed the taste. Perhaps I will try cocktails in the future. For food we shared curry moules frites, well done, just how I like them, and salt and vinegar Wings - tasty but too salty which detracted from the dish. We ended with a good chocolate mint creme brûlée. The check came to $80 to which we added a decent tip for our friendly server, Triston. We have always enjoyed the vibe and cozy environment of this place and are sure to return.

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    Drinks are amazing; music, crowd, ambiance, and service are just exceptional…read more The winter gimlet is one of the best cocktails I've ever had. I continue (& will continue) to come back here specifically for this drink!!

    Interesting cocktail bar that under delivered. The place definitely doesn't have a warm inviting…read morevibe, it's cold and dark. Really could use better lighting and aesthetics. Not the kind of place I really want to sit in and enjoy a cocktail. Dungeon like. The music is loud hip hop, not something I mind, but worth noting if thats not for you. I sat at the bar, and honestly didn't feel like it was super clean. I don't think the counter had been wiped down for a while. Staff were doing their best but seemed overwhelmed on a Saturday night. I was watching them make the cocktails and did not feel like it was very sanitary. They've got one small sink they're rinsing everything in, they were chucking stuff, literally chucking and slamming metal. They were dumping out people's drinks into the same side of the sink and then rinsing in the other side. But stuff was splashing into what should be the clean side. It's not a good setup for a cocktail bar. The cocktail menu had 8 drinks on it, 2 they were out of. Nothing had whiskey in it. I got a drink called Darjeeling something. Really didn't like it, didn't taste balanced and it looked different than someone else's who ordered the same thing, not sure if the bartender forgot an ingredient. The bartender also wasn't tasting the drinks which I usually see to ensure it was made correctly. This one had curry in it as a listed ingredient and it was just way too strong a flavor. It was a rum drink with some mezcal but it just tastes like mezcal and curry powder. The place was pretty busy but people were coming and going frequently. There's only one bathroom which really isn't enough for a bar. Seems like there's potential here but I didn't like the menu offerings and the sanitary concerns leave me with no desire to come back here.

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    This place was honestly such a great find. The tacos were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful,…read moreand perfectly put together. Every bite had great balance and you can tell they really care about the ingredients. One thing that really stood out to me was the seating. The Frida booths in the corner are the most comfortable restaurant seats I've ever sat in in my life. I could have stayed there all night. The atmosphere overall is fantastic. The lighting is mellow, the music is at the perfect level where you can actually talk without shouting, and the bartender was well-stocked and clearly knows what they're doing. Another bonus is the view. Looking out across the street at the park lit up at night is gorgeous and really adds to the vibe of the place. The only downside is parking, which can be a little tricky depending on when you go. But honestly, once you're inside and the food hits the table, it's totally worth it. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to

    The drinks were great! I tried the margarita flight and was very pleased with the classic margarita…read moreand the blackberry vanilla margarita. The food was awful. We ordered one taco each (different flavors) and neither of us could even finish it, it was that bad. Additionally, I have a severe gluten allergy and they were making an accommodation to what I ordered (grilled fish instead of fried), but initially when they brought me my taco, it had been made with fried fish and I had to tell them so that they could re-make it. I'm glad that I noticed, but because of that, I would not consider them food allergy-friendly and wouldn't risk eating there again. That being said, the waitress admitted that they were understaffed, so it's possible that we may have had a better experience on a different night.

    Aguardente - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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