I had a last minute invite this morning to join a friend's reservation. I have heard great things…read moreabout this place but hadn't had the opportunity to visit yet. So it was an easy yes, to say the least! When I arrived, I walked around the corner to the entrance on Rochambeau. The waiting area inside is bright, colorful, decorated with some personal tokens, assorted cookbooks and accolades. You can just see into the kitchen and suddenly the chef and owner, Milena Pagán will appear over the cafe style doors to greet you and get you checked in for your reservation. Highly recommend a reservation if you plan to come on the weekend. The place was busy! We were taken to our spots at the bar and greeted by Milena's partner, Darcy. He took care of us from start to finish. I could not resist the brunch prie fixe menu for $45. What a steal. An entree, house made pastry, juice/coffee/tea and one of the house cocktails. I chose the shakshouka, a cardamom knot, the guava-pineapple fizz and the rebujito. I also added an iced horchata latte because I was at brunch after all! We had our drinks and pastries in front of us quickly. My juice was refreshing, tangy and just a hint of sweetness. I love guava and this was exactly what I wanted. The latte was simple but effective, hitting the spiced notes you want from horchata with the depth of good espresso to back it up. The latte in particular was delicious with the cardamom knot, the two harmonizing together for a moment of heaven on this rainy Sunday afternoon. The outside of the knot was caramelized in spots adding this great crunch and the inside was soft like a cinnamon bun. My friend mentioned it was one of her favorites and I can see why! When the shakshouka came out, the smell hit me first. Warm tomatoes, the herbs from the chimichurri, and the tostones fresh from the pan. The presentation is beautiful, inviting you to dig in immediately. I of course opted for the smashed avocado upgrade and they thoughtfully plated it on the side. I like to taste everyone together so I added it to my skillet, and began eating the dish using my tostones as my utensil. It was amazing. All those smells I mentioned before played through beautifully in the tasting. It was one of the best dishes I've ever had. My only wish was for more tostones but I know if I had asked for an additional side, they had that as an option to take. I'll make sure to do that next time! The rebujito cocktail was something I hadn't tried before so I was looking forward to it. It felt like the kind of drink you have on a hot summer day. Similar to a mojito, but with good sherry as the base alcohol instead of rum. As a side note, I think it's an incredibly clever to create a cocktail menu around sherry when you have a beer and wine license. Using a fortified wine? Brilliant. But after my experience here today, I know that brilliance is in every brick of that space. If you were like me and haven't made the trip to this spot on the corner of Hope and Rochambeau, please fix that ASAP! I can't wait to go back, and bring all my friends and family here so they can share in what I enjoyed today. Just an incredible meal and service.

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

First time trying this food truck and I was disappointed. For one I understand inflation is…read morehappening but it was $4.50 for a limber de coco and it was all coconut flakes, and then the empanadas which were supposed to be ham and cheese had no ham. The photo show is the second empanada. We hoped it was just one dud.

Food On Fuego! Everything is a must try on the menu!!…read moreCome here today and go see and this amazing goodness!! 10/10 Owners are very kind and nice :) Ambiance was amazing! Tropical

Actually ordered on door dash, which is convenient!…read more The pinchos and chicharron was good! Love that I got a whole salad. Wish it was more clear on the rice of the day. Beans were okay, lacked some flavor. Would order from here again though.

good music, amazing food. Jose our waiter was amazing and fast! would Deff come here again. Owner…read morewas very attentive as well!

Dining at Bella Vista was lovely and delicious. We were impressed with the romantic setting - the…read morebeautiful pastel lighting and the artwork in the dining room. The pleasant owner circulated throughout the evening to welcome guests; our waitress, Dede, was fantastic and so helpful and kind. Our dinner began with a basket of delicious bread and was followed by our appetizer selections which we shared. The Eggplant Napoleon Tower with mozzarella, marinara sauce and fresh basil was very pleasing. Our other great appetizer, Grandma's Sunday Meatballs complimented the eggplant tower. This reminded me of my late mother who was a wonderful Italian cook as she would always have eggplant on hand and each Sunday, she stood at the stove cooking the Italian meatballs. What a wonderful memory for us. Our main course entrees were both excellent. The Gnocchi Alla Bella Vista were baked in a San Marzano tomato cream sauce with fontina smoked mozzarella and sweet Italian sausage. My "date" ordered Veal Parm in a tomato basil sauce, served with penne and it was enough for three meals - amazing!! Everything is presented well, and so very fresh and enjoyable at Bella Vista. Even though we were very, very "stuffed," we did enjoy a piece of the Death by Chocolate cake. We could hardly move but were totally thrilled to have this great experience at Bella Vista Restaurant. Thank you to the attentive owner and to our waitress for their warmth and concern which made our evening perfect.

Food and portions are good. Staff was friendly. I picked up an order and was greeted upon entering…read more They had plenty of hot food ready to be ordered. As I was waiting for my food to be packaged the kitchen staff was still filling the hot trays out front with more hot fresh food and it was already like 6pm. Plenty of tables to sit and enjoy but I just pick up quick which is easy in and out. Can be a bit pricey but you get a good amount.

Take me back to Providence, Rhode Island. This restaurant just made its way to my Top 10 favorite…read morerestaurants and yes, I will travel 3000 miles for their food! We were hungry then found this place while we were looking for a place to eat. Totally unplanned, just wanted to get a bite to eat. This restaurant is located on Broad St (busy street) next to McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, and other places to eat. I'm so glad we walked into this establishment. My boyfriend and his younger brothers are Puerto Rican. They asked me if I've ever tried Mofongo. I've always wanted to try it, so I ordered the Mofongo with chicharron. Best decision ever. What it is, is mushed up plaintains mixed with Pernil (Puerto Rican slow roasted pork). Then topped off with chicharrones. It also came with a red sauce (not spicy) and a white sauce. It was so good: The ladies working there at the time were very friendly too. There is a bathroom inside for customers only and a lot of tables to sit. You just sit yourself. Can't wait to come back to Providence just for this restaurant. I'm hooked!

this place is gas. never let me down from the first time i unintentionally walked in to kill time…read morewaiting for an uber. regular spot now and hit it on a weekly basis. get literally anything and it's gonna hit spread over a fat plate of rice and peas with a coke.

I have tried most things on the menu and have loved everything. The food is delicious, authentic,…read moreand perfectly seasoned... The "but" that's coming is to do with my frustration over them being out of potato salad every single day of the week. I LOOOVE potato salad and am very picky...so this potato salad is perfect. If you know you are going to sell out of it everyday because people love it and buy it...wouldn't you make enough of it to sell to people who want it??

Saw this guy in tik tok talking about how this place had the best Puerto Rican food in the state of…read moreRI!!!! Dead WRONG... he doesn't even have the Boriqua charisma.... We walked into his place on a Saturday afternoon & it was empty!!!!! Then he was sitting at a dirty table, the girl that was at the counter was cold as ice, we stood there waiting for her to clean the table & that was a negative!!!! So we walked out cuz the place didn't even smell like food was cooking... we went to "787" BOMB.COM!!!!

Today I took 9 of my high school students to experience Puerto Rican food. It was amazing!!! The…read moreempanadas were MADE to ORDER!!! Delicious alcapurrias, as well as everything else that they cooked. The service was excellent. The staff was friendly as well. My students enjoyed everything. Once they were done eating, they enjoyed playing pool for a little while before getting on the bus to return to school. I will go back every chance I get, and I recommend that you do the same! You will not be disappointed!