We had an amazing experience. We sat in the bar and Christian, the bartender, is incredible! He…read moremakes it feel like you live around the corner and you come every day. The food was amazing, drinks, top notch, service impeccable.

My FAVORITE vodka pasta in Rhode Island! Great food, great atmosphere, and the valet is critical!…read more Love this place :)

Food 10 Service 12…read moreAmbience 10 We love this place We enjoy the experience every time on date night

On my third and final city of my Rhode Island tour on October 24, 2026, I came to Providence, Rhode…read moreIsland. Just a note, you need to make a reservation because this place gets packed, even if you're the only one coming in. I wanted a reservation right before I needed to park for WaterFire, but they didn't have any in the 4 o'clock hour open, I had to book for 3:00 instead. This was also the only stop on my tour that was recommended to me by someone else. Every other place I had either chosen myself or had only had help from AI to formulate a plan for. Though the person who recommended me this place while I was work told me about Terry, I was helped by Charlotte which was fine by me. This allowed me to have a more unbiased service and makes this review a more fair one. I will say that finding parking for this place, or even trying to get here in Providence, was a nightmare. Everywhere I went, every car seemed to want to crash into mine, and the GPS even played their part in trying to kill me coming here. Yeah, apparently it's against the law to try and come here alive if you're driving. But thankfully I survived that, and I would say this place was worth the trouble, even though I would probably choose to go somewhere else next time if I want to find better places in Providence to drive to. The attire is business casual, so keep that in mind when dressing to come here. And it is an intimate spot, even though it can be a bit loud in here sometimes. But the service is worth coming here alone, and the casual atmosphere helps its case here. If you aren't driving, then this would be a great spot. I will also mention that you do have to climb a few steps to get to a bathroom, so if you have disabilities, this place isn't all that ADA-friendly. They serve a complimentary bread basket and I got water served to me from a pitcher though you can also have a bottle served to you. They even light the candle on the table, so this lunch was a nice candlelit affair if I do say so myself. I also ordered the Apple Cider Sangria for my drink since it was a fall special. That said, I could only have that one because, again, I still had to drive later, and that includes a 2-hour night drive all the way back to Connecticut. Plus, I was going to get more libations at WaterFire, so that was more reason not to go more than one on the sangria. If not for those things, I absolutely would have ordered at least one more sangria! It was delicious! The sliced apples served with the drink were green. The bread basket had a hard crust that you could still bite your way down and a soft bread inside. For an appetizer, it will get the job done. And it was complimentary which was nice. For food, I only went with the shrimp scampi this time around. There was going to be more to eat at WaterFire, and I did also have Viiny's Kitchen in Wickford and a lobster roll in Newport before coming here, so I kept my food choices at this restaurant more muted than I would have otherwise. The reason this was the dish I went with was because I wanted to continue on with the theme of Rhode Island seafood, but I did come very close to ordering the fig ravioli since it was a special they had and sounded like it was really tasty. This was a delicate decision that required some extra time for me to pick. I did have another waitress add some extra black pepper to my scampi, and then made a LOT of difference! It was already good on its own, but the extra black pepper elevated it into something special. Overall, a good place to eat if you're not driving. The driving portion was what brought this down to a 3, but it's still a 3 and a half if anything. I would probably pick another place to eat if I find myself in Providence again, but I will still recommend this place if you're looking for good Italian food and great service. Just make a reservation, and, if you're driving, try not to get killed coming here.

We had a reservation for 6 and were seated upstairs. The upstairs quickly filled up with large and…read moresmall groups. The noise dampening ceiling tiles did not help reduce the overall noise level, making it very difficult to hear the dinner conversation. The menu provides a range of options, and it was difficult to choose. The portions are extremely generous so consider sharing. The gnocchi was pillowy with a pink sauce that did not lack layers or depth of flavor.

Delicious food and HUGEE portions, my pasta was literally 3 meals for the price of one. The service…read morewas a bit slow but we were a big table so it kinda makes sense. For appetizers, I had Bruschetta on Italian bread (again, HUGE portions). For entree, I had Pink Vodka Pesto (Rigatoni pasta house made chicken sausage). We went during lunch hours so it wasn't busy at all and they were easily able to seat our table of 18 people. The restaurant is kinda cute and a ton to do around the area.

By far the best restaurant in Providence - the ONLY downside is how far out you need a make a…read morereservation because everyone knows this place is by far the best! Great ambiance - we sat the second floor this time that was certainly a lot better than the first floor to be honest.

Disappointed... A good friend who goes to Providence…read morefrequently told me I HAD to try Al Forno. We have friends in the area who had heard of the place, but had never gone, so we made a reservation (2.5 months ahead for a 4 some on a Friday, so it must be special...) and finally got to see what the fuss was about. (Still wondering.) We started with what ended up being a high point, "beets and frites." A very interesting take with a lot of frites, not enough beets (5 slices under the stack), and about 2 tablespoons of the lemon aioli. The few tastes of the 3-part combination were great. The frites, crisp and soooo thin, were good on their own. The olive oil that came with the bread was very green (young), with a strong flavor but I was surprised that there was no pepper grinder. I had the (special) cod, which came with a lazy prep of broccoli rabe and OK potatoes. The fish was cooked well, moist and fresh, but I'm still not sure what the flavorless green topping was. Our table also had oxtail ravioli, which consisted of tasty little purses of thin pasta and nicely flavored meat inside. (Probably the best entree, and gained the second star.) The eggplant was unremarkable in terms of flavor of the sauce, and the veggies that went into it did not seem to be very fresh. For dessert, we had rhubarb peach tart and chocolate bread pudding. The tart was mostly crust and very shy on the rhubarb. The bread pudding apparently used Hershey's chocolate powder which was not a great flavor and left a grainy texture. The server was not very friendly, somewhat pushy, and insisted that we order the dessert when we ordered everything else. Allegedly, this was because the dessert is made to order, but we had the impression that it was to expedite our table time. Even so, with all that "careful planning" only 3 of the 4 entrees made an entry and we waited quite a while for the 4th to show up, even after asking. Overall, not a good experience and not a place I'll plan to revisit.

One last magical dinner at Rosalina! All our favorites - the most amazing eggplant parmesan with…read morericotta cheese & crostini, a decadent thick cut pork chop with peppers & grape tomatoes over magical mashed potatoes & the best bolognese with tagliatelle I've ever eaten. SOOOOO GOOD! We wish Lauren & Tom all the best in their next endeavor. And we can't wait to have them over for dinner sometime soon!!! NOM NOM NOM #YUM NOTE: Rosalina is closing for good on 2/15/26.

Four of us went to dine at the restaurant before going to attend a performance at the nearby…read moreTrinity Rep. It is a place we like. We were seated at a semi-circular booth by the window - more comfortable than at the table and metallic chairs. We had a number of cocktails: Tommy Pickles, the Trinity and a Limonata. The fourth, a tea totaled, had a Ginger Ale. The generous portion main dishes were a shrimp bucatini, a squid ink pasta, swordfish, a thick pork chop and an eggplant parm. All very tasty. We took some of the food home. To end we shared a good tiramisu. And two of us had coffees. Our server, Desiree, was efficient and cheerful. The check came to over $215, to which we added a generous tip. We will return when we are next in the area.

you really get what you pay for here. this is a "once a year if youre lucky" kind of establishment…read more the kind you default to when its your anniversary and you really love your spouse lol. points of interest: -2 drinks got me pleasantly drunk, but not hammered. the perfect balance. -the arancini was flawless. we both marveled over how it managed to maintain its structural integrity despite being a pile of wet rice in a breaded coating. -husband completely cleared his squid ink seafood dish, leaving only soupy remains. i should have asked to take it home so i could dip a loaf of bread in it. -my pasta was crazy good. ive had so many "just ok" pasta dishes in restaurants using the same damn sysco sauce that i forgot that you can get something novel and fresh. -we both split a cheesecake at the end. perfect meal. service was awesome, as it always is. everyone is so polite and (seemingly?) unstressed to work there despite being slammed for dinner. see you next year, hopefully, pan e vino!

We recently visited Pane e Vino in Providence Rhode Island to celebrate my fiancé's father's 85th…read morebirthday, and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. Our server, Dwight, seemed rushed and inattentive throughout the evening. From the start, we felt like an inconvenience rather than welcomed guests. We asked if we could move to a nearby table that was already set for eight, as our current table was cramped and located in a very tight walkway where people constantly brushed past us. We were told the table was reserved, yet from the time we arrived just before 6:00 PM until we left at 8:45 PM, no one was ever seated there. It was frustrating, especially since the cramped space made our dining experience uncomfortable. Service overall was lacking. Dwight rarely checked on us, and when we tried to get his attention for drinks or assistance, he would quickly pass by before we had the chance to ask. It often felt like we were bothering him. We were not offered water, and getting additional beverages was unnecessarily difficult. The food itself was just okay, nothing memorable. When we ordered dessert and cappuccino, the cappuccino tasted like it was made with spoiled milk, but again, no one came back to check on us, so we had no opportunity to address it. The most disappointing moment was the birthday acknowledgment. We asked for a dessert with a candle to celebrate an 85th birthday, and instead received a plate with "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate, a small amount of whipped cream, and a candle. It was underwhelming and, honestly, a bit embarrassing. We would have gladly paid for a proper dessert. Jacob the busser was the only attentive one there. We have come to Pane e Vino every year for family birthdays because we've always enjoyed the atmosphere, but after this experience, we will not be returning.

We've been coming here for years with and without the kids. It reminds me of old school little…read moreItalian places. No frills and drama. Just really solid, straightforward Italian cooking. In my mind, it's how all casual Italian restaurants must've been back in the day. The stuffed artichoke is a must. Chicken and eggplant parm are both fabulous. One of the coziest spots to visit in the winter and around Christmas. The girls who work here are all so friendly. Definitely worth your dinner plans!

Another great spot at the end of Atwell's Ave. Relaxed family atmosphere and great Italian dishes…read more The staff was awesome, the food was great. We will be back!!

October 3rd was a beautiful day to take a ride to Federal Hill. While our restaurant of choice was…read morenot open for lunch yet, we decided to go to Venda. They have a great selection of made to order sandwiches and also wide array of prepared foods. I purchased an Italian grinder. My daughter got the meatball sub. We also purchased frozen stuffed pastas to take home as well as smoked scamorza in their cheese section. Prices are reasonable and the food is consistent, the employees are very sweet and knowledgeable.

I'm a DePasquale, so I was excited to have a meal in DePasquale Square. When I asked for a table, I…read morewas told I couldn't keep my empty drink there, even though I had bought it at the Venda Ravioli bar an hour earlier. I asked a busser if he could throw it out and was told to walk to the street and find a trash can. My husband suggested leaving it at the station where servers drop off empty glasses, and the busser walked up and said, "That's not asking." My husband heard it, and we left right away and took our business to Massimo. There are plenty of great restaurants on Federal Hill, and we'll spend our money at the ones that make us feel welcome.

From the Boston area - and daughter is a student at Providence College. Always consider trying…read moreother places - but ALWAYS end up back at Constantino's - and ALWAYS leave happy. Tonight (Sunday) the 2 of us had chicken parm with vodka sauce - and it was THE MOST DELICIOUS meal I've ever had...pasta cooked to perfection, chicken breadcrumbs crispy, perfect portion (more than enough to eat and plenty to take home leftovers). Perfect ratio of sauce. And absolutely piping hot that we could barely eat it. and our server "Derek H." did everything right! OUTSTANDING all the way around!

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.

My buddy and I pulled in on a Tuesday night to grab a bite. Luigi greeted us and was more than…read morewelcoming. We quickly started a great conversation with him and I told him just to start bringing what he recommended and omg I am so glad we did. The highlight were the Mt. Vesuvius tomatoes that literally tasted like candy they were so sweet and ripe. The canned Bronzino fish was absolutely incredible and the wine pairing could not have been better. Luigi was knowledgeable about everything and we ended up spending significantly more than expected and had zero regrets. A must stop in Federal hill! Thanks Luigi!

It is a cute place to have some small plates and a glass of wine. But it is not a place for a quick…read moremeal because the wait for food was very very long. The food was interesting and delicious. I like that when you walk in the server explained what food they're serving and ask if it is okay or if it is what you are looking for. They don't really cook there more like assembling canned fish and other ingredients together and present it nicely. You can see in the photo the presentation was lovely. Also remember to ask for more bread if you are three or more people, a few little slices will not be enough for three adults. The stools were not comfortable if you have back problem needs support. But the cold color goes well with the decor.