Eclectic, fun interior with kind of an antique store vibe. Came here for lunch and really liked it though looking the menu I was jealous of the brunch and dinner menus. The lobster bisque was a bit of a disappointment, though the addition of lobster chunks dialed it up, the second temperature was borderline; in hindsight I should have sent it back. The French onion soup was very good. The SSP was great, the Porto was very good, the Tomat was very good as well. So overall everyone was happy with their sandwiches. For dessert the creme brûlée was great, the fruit tart excellent, and the coconut sorbet solid (and nicely presented in a coconut shell). The service was very good though the waiter bordered on trying too hard. read more

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The restaurant itself is located in a fairly quiet and secluded area in providence, but once you walk in, BAM, lights and people galore. This place was hopping on a Saturday evening. We opted for the restaurant week and were overall pleased. After being seated it took about 10-15 minutes for someone to get our drink order. But our server was prompt through the rest of the night and other staff never let our waters go empty. Our salads were wonderful. The cauliflower appetizer had a delightful sweet and spicy flavor, but was only a few small florets... literally 3 bites and it was gone. This restaurant has totally mastered duck confit... it was crispy on the outside and tender/juicy in the middle, so yummy! The dessert (we had no choice for restaurant week) was a raspberry sorbet that wasn't too impressive in taste or presentation. It would've been nice to have at least another dessert option as do most other restaurants, but for the price and atmosphere, I'd say this visit was certainly worth it. read more

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I was here for brunch with a group earlier this week. Love The Bag sandwich and the dressing on the salad that comes with it. Good coffee. The fruit tart looks better than it tastes, bland. Skip it and get one from Pastiche. The lobster bisque has way too much vanilla, off putting taste. The server was nice but yet again, forgetful and not good at refilling coffee. Out waiter disappeared for a good 20 minutes to who knows where, even after I had just asked for coffee. They were not that busy. Not being able to handle a task as simple as refilling coffee is always a big negative to me at a brunch place. The bread and butter and chicken caesar salad is good here. I've been here a few times and like the atmosphere but it could improve on some things. read more

Appreciable cuisine Arabesque environs Jewelry district stalwart A few weeks back, I dove into the archives for a Mother's Day reservation that would charm my wife and delight my mother at the same time. I arrived at the perfect solution: CAV. This used to be a favorite romantic spot for my wife and me; my mother had been once a long time ago and though she loved it, had few opportunities to return; my children had grown older and well-behaved enough to take in a nice meal. So I booked a Mother's Day reservation for six and awaited the special day. Well, the time came, and we met disappointment by a thousand cuts. Twenty minute wait to be seated despite our reservation. We then waited to get water...to see our server...and to find out what menu we should actually consult (the time of day suggested brunch was available, as was dinner - our menus were handed to us open to lunch, and my mom had heard there was a special Mother's Day menu - finally we were told there were a few specials, but they were decidedly in dinner service). Our server was nice, but had to apologize for the long wait for food - and then I had to watch some disappointed faces as several orders of very brunch-oriented Belgian waffles came to rest on the table next to us while we had exclusively perused dinner options. Other notes - we had five appetizers and soups around the table; all were all delicious, and it's worth noting that this was the first place my wife and I stumbled upon the simple and satisfying notion of baked Brie. The bar is an asset that never seems to claim its full stature - I always see full tables, but the bar is frequently treated as a place to merely bide your time awaiting a table, despite its own inviting capability (though it is in a high-traffic area). Bathrooms are adequate, and finding them is a fleeting moment's thrill of ducking down a faux-Casablancan alleyway. For those arriving with guests unsteady on their feet, please watch the ramp as you make your way in - quite a grade for a wheelchair, for example. Anyway, after quite some time, our entrees arrived, and I'm glad to say the food was not a disappointment. My wife and I were pleased with our sushi-grade tuna and Caesar salad, and my parents both got the scallops and raved about them. So that helped matters. Still, we were solidly over two hours into our sitting - by that time, I was proud that my kids had acquit themselves well but I had cabin fever. Even paying the check felt protracted. Bottom line: CAV retains charm, offers tasty dishes, and is a Providence spot worth trying. I'd just counsel that preparing for a distinctly lengthy, languid affair is advised - and maybe fete the holidays elsewhere. read more

My BF and I went to CAV for dinner and we loved the decor....eclectic, Asian, Middle Eastern, African pieces, all good. I had the meatloaf, which I asked with sauce on the side....it came with sauce on it. The meal was very salty. The haricot vertes and mashed potatoes were good. My BF had the homemade pasta dish and it was very heavy and creamy. Way creamy. Next time we should try some lighter versions like the scallops or the pizza app. read more

I go out with my girls once or twice a year for a nice dinner. We get way overdressed, take a bazillion pictures and catch up on all the important stuff. It being the holiday season, and us being poor college students, we wanted someplace that wouldn't totally break the bank. We loved CAV. The four of us had entrees and dessert for $85 - The dessert was breathtaking. I got the coconut sorbet, which was served in the half-shell with a maraschino cherry in an oversized martini glass. Charming. I loved the decor, I can see where some may not like it, though. It was a bit eccentric. It was really tough to find anything that was dairy-free, but there seemed to be a better selection for that on the lunch menu, so I will definitely be back to check that out. Ladies, the entrance ramp is brutal to conquer in heels, so slip on some flats and save room for dessert!! read more

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What a quaint, eclectic fantastic place. I went on a date for Sunday brunch and the food was delicious! I had sauteed tomatoes & mushrooms over the facchio bread with a beautiful sauce. Then goat cheese omelette. YUM. Nice selection of food, I look foward to checking it out on Wednesday nights I hear they have live jazz. read more

Love this place! Excellent food - I had the duck confit and the lobster bisque and my friend had the Caesar salad and scallops and shrimp - both excellent. Loved the decor and the service was impeccable... very impressed... read more

The CAV (pronounced "kov") has been a fixture in Providence's Jewelry District since 1989. In addition to being a restaurant with a rich history, CAV has been one of Providence's most notable places to be seen, attracting and feeding guests and celebrities as diverse as Julia Child and Rob Gronkowski. I wish the food could match the restaurant's earned prestige and arbitrary décor, but that'd be a tall order. Decorated with museum-quality antiques, hand-sewn tapestries, beaming halo lights, eclectic rugs, crystal chandeliers, and a sleigh uniquely attached to the ceiling in the middle of the dining room, CAV evokes for me a Norman Rockwell country store at Christmas time. Owned by Sylvia Moubayed, a Frenchwoman who opened the restaurant as fulfillment of her "life's dream," the vision is 100% hers, making the CAV genuinely funky and weird in the best of ways, the kind of restaurant "concept" that no modern restaurant group conglomerate could ever bring to bear - as it'd be considered too unorthodox and too risky. Unfortunately, once you get beyond the ornamentation and the "joie de vivre" emanating from every corner of the dining room, you will likely consider the CAV's food to be merely just a smidgen above average. The "Caramelized Diver Sea Scallops and Seared Shrimp" was the better of the dishes I ordered in that the seafood was fresh and cooked to optimal temperature and texture, but I didn't find the complimentary flavors particularly interesting. I've stated this sentiment in other reviews, but kitchens get in trouble when they don't let the butter do the work with their scallops and get too cute. And that's kind of what's going on here, with unnecessary sticky, tart sauces used to enhance taste rather than just good ol' butter and salt. We're in New England, after all -- home to the plumpest, sweetest, most succulent, best Atlantic scallops in the world; Please don't suffocate them with unnecessary sauces! If the CAV operated in San Diego, my city of residence, I'd give this dish an "A" based on the quality, size, and freshness of the scallops alone, but given this is Rhode Island, I must grade it as a "C+" for the region. The more interesting miss for me was the "Butter Poached Lobster," which also included shiitake mushrooms, shallots, a sherry-based cream sauce, and "crispy" rice noodles. With this dish, I simply didn't like the combined flavors, which were too "muddled" and "murky" and not fresh enough. Cooks need to understand what they're doing when they bring an ingredient like "shiitake mushrooms" into a recipe -- that it is a powerful umami bomb in larger quantities that can dominate a dish, which is exactly what happens here. I could barely taste the lobster, despite eating over a pound of it. All I could taste was mushroom sauce coating some meat chunks that could be anything. This restaurant would be much more impressive to me if I didn't regularly dine out, specifically at French restaurants. Unfortunately, I often do. The food at the CAV has a look of its own, with lots of squeeze-bottle "art" on each plate - but unlike with the wild decorations, there's something "off" in a less desirable way about it, as it's not done in service to the food, and that's obvious once you start to try to taste everything together. It looks convincingly artistic enough that I suspect most people don't mind - and that's great for them, but I just wish everything was more cohesive here, had a fresher approach applied to it, and tasted better. Food/Décor/Service: 2.8/4.3/3.8 read more

I found this place on Yelp when looking for a Providence area restaurant that served brunch. My two sisters and I were planning on taking my mother out for brunch for her 80th birthday, before we went to the Biltmore for a spa day. When I read the reviews and saw the pictures, this place seemed pretty great. I had no idea just how great it would be until we arrived on a Saturday at 10:30 for brunch. The restaurant itself is beautiful to look at. I loved the old brick building and the rustic feel of the place. I live in an old brick building that was converted into lofts, so the place really made me feel at home! The decorations include chandeliers that are all different but seem to match perfectly. The huge wreath that is covered in decorate glass garland and white lights was beautiful to look at while waiting for our meals! Enough about the decor and on to the food. My sister and I had peach infused champagne, which was one of the most delicious drinks I have ever tasted. I even went out and found a bottle because it might be my new favorite brunch beverage! Move over mimosas and bellinis! I ordered the poached eggs on a bed of fresh spinach with garden salsa, roasted potatoes and grilled french bread. To say that this dish was good is an understatement. The flavors complimented each other and I ate the whole plate, leaving myself satisfied but not completely overstuffed. My sisters both got omelets. One of them was filled with balsamic grilled onions and goat cheese. I must go back and try this dish next! My mother got the classic steak and eggs, which looked so good I had a small bit of food envy, except that mine was too good to have it for long. Our waiter (whose name I can't remember at this point, and I apologize for that!) was so nice and attentive we felt like royalty. We never lacked anything and everyone who came to our table was polite and professional. It really made the meal that much better knowing we were being waited on by such great people! I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant for brunch, and I can only imagine that lunch and dinner are equally as perfect. I can't wait to get back here and bring my husband, and I've heard the patio in the summer months is a wonderful way to spend an evening or weekend day! Wonderful job CAV. I found you on a whim and you have become a place I plan on frequenting as much as possible. read more

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Great food! Pretty beautiful atmosphere. Great menu with so many amazing options like a shallot sun dried tomato pasta, fried goat cheese appetizers and baked Brie. Their menu is a gem and the service was great too. Lovely restaurant for a special occasion or a weekend dinner. read more

Great atmosphere! really romantic! amazing food, rich in flavors! && the beat tuna I've ever had!! read more

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Interesting atmosphere and place to eat. Lots to take in. Agree with previous reviews that the food was good but underwhelming. The waiter was knowledgeable but a bit aloof. The support staff seemed new. read more

I don't think I can do CAV justice with my review. If you have a special occasion, or just want a really incredible dining experience, dine at CAV! The restaurant is an antique shop, so it's very quaint and comforting. Beautiful hand crafted table cloths, and gorgeous decor. Now the food! WOW! My husband and I both said it was the best dining experience we've had in ages. Calamari for an app. Tender, pan fried, very simple but delicious. Tuna for me. Duck confit for my husband. Both were wow! Nothing at all could be improved. Cooked to perfection, sides were perfect. It was our anniversary, and our server, Tom did an amazing presentation with our dessert. A bottle of wine and cappuccino. What a perfect night. Free parking and in a quiet part of Providence, which was really nice. Thank you CAV! We will be back!! read more

The service is great, the ambiance is great. I'm not a fan of the food. The drinks are on point.

Eclectic decor is an understatement. Old world warmth. Interesting architectural pieces w a history- good conversation pieces. Amazing menu serving lunch, dinner & fabulous brunch. sampling: from duck confite to lemon artichoke risotto leaning toward traditional/classic French style serving a variety of sauces like Pernod & burr blanc. We had brunch on Saturday afternoon. We were promptly greeted w a smile & an ease that immediately made us comfortable. Excellent dirty martini & spicy Bloody Mary. I loved my Maryland blue crab cake - nicely seasoned w scallions, red pepper, butter,excellent pan sear, no breading evident- served w greens, a grilled large slice of bread reminiscent of Hawaiian sweet bread but looked like Texas toast & an over easy egg. Home fries are just perfectly pan fried & seasoned to perfection, Hollandaise sauce was perfect too. Warm, friendly, un-rushed, & knowledgable service. If you live here or are just visiting you just HAVE to come! Note: it's a bit tricky to locate even though there are many signs as it is tucked back in the corner of a courtyard. Parking across the street is ideal. read more

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I'm not sure I've ever left a Yelp review before, but my experience at CAV last night was so exceptional I felt compelled to tell the world about it. I'd driven by this place a million times over the years, and last night was my very first time stopping in. Great decor inside; a definite conversation starter. Service was EXCELLENT. Jeff C. went above and beyond to make sure my SO and I were well taken care of. The lobster risotto special I ordered was so well-prepped and delicious that here I am, some 15-hours later, sitting behind my desk still salivating over it. She got the Filet and was equally as blown away (I tried it and can confirm). She also loved the Toasted Almond Martini so much that I've now been tasked with buying all of its listed ingredients and trying to recreate it here at home. I'd give this place 6-stars if I could. 100% will be back. read more

I love this place. it's like dining in a museum! The food is always unique and very artfully presented and tasty. Fun outdoor seating too. Our server let us move outside for drinks and dessert which was fun. I have been to Cav several times and recommend it to anyone visiting Providence. read more

I had the sesame hijiki-encrusted tuna and it was delightful! I also got to try the scallops and they were so buttery... best scallops I've had by far! The server, Tom, knew the menu quite well and made perfect recommendations. Excellent food and service!! I will definitely dine here again! read more

My absolute favorite in Providence. An eclectic fusion of Italian, French, American, and the like don this gem's extensive menu. The ambience is absolutely beautiful, as if you walked back in time with chandeliers and all. And the food is exquisite, always cooked to perfection and well worth every penny of its very reasonable pricing. A standout in Providence through and through. read more

4.5 stars (the extra .5 stars goes to our bus boy who kept refilling our water glasses before it ever went empty! I love places where you do not have to constantly ask for a water refill!!! Amazing!) My fiance and I was in town for a weekend and decided to check out CAV. Since I am not from the area locating it was a bit difficult but thank the lord for GPS! Once we found the secret entrance we were impressed with the place. I was expecting the place to be a bit chi-chi but the staff was very warm and inviting. The place is an antique shop as well as a restaurant. The majority of the merchandise, which served as the decor as well, were asian and african inspired. Although I was very impressed with the concept of CAV I felt there was really no consistency in the decor and it was just a mosh pit of stuff. The price tag on the pieces were very expensive and it made me wonder if people actually go in here to shop. Now on to the good stuff, the food. The food was exceptionally good here. We started with a plate of mussels in a coconut curry sauce. Being southeast asian I've had better curry sauce but the starter was tasty nonetheless. I ordered a sole dish with capers and cucumbers and my fiance ordered a salmon dish with lychee (check out the pictures in the photo section). I prefered my dish as I felt the salmon was a little too sweet for my taste. The fish for both dishes were perfectly cooked. The only complaint I had about my dish was the extra garnishes. i do not care for extra "fluff" on my plate which I cannot eat. Overall our experience at CAV was wonderful. Whether you are looking for a romantic night out, a place to get together with friends, or just simply a well prepared meal for the night I strongly suggest to make a visit. I sure will be back for seconds. mmmm read more

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Ordered Sophia salads to go and they were delicious. CAV is doing a great job with COVID protocols and take out was easy and fast!

Had a wonderful time at CAV restaurant! Servers were attentive, atmosphere was fun, and the food was delicious! Came here on Valentine's Day and it was obviously full. We had reservations but I'm not sure if they would also be required for a typical weekend or not (Either way, they are on OpenTable). One helpful item, if you are looking for bottles of wine, they are at the back of the regular menu. This wasn't pointed out for us and we ended up ordering by the glass from the drink menu. We started out with the walnut-topped Brie as an appetizer. It was delicious, and pretty big too! From there my wife ordered the duck and I had the filet mignon (~$35, pictured). The filet mignon was served atop mashed potatoes, asparagus, and sliced potatoes that were similar to steak fries, but they weren't actually fried. It was all terrific, and I was very happy with the meal. Everything here was very good, and we were big fans of the overall aesthetic. I am looking forward to returning, perhaps for brunch next time. read more

CAV Restaurant - Filet Mignon (~$35) - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

From the standpoint of the food it was absolutely incredible, the evening was sensational! The atmosphere was absolutely intriguing and really made the night with my wife and I really enjoying a night together with Incredible food! We were delighted by the personal attention that John, the owner gave us! read more

Yikes. I genuinely don't like leaving bad reviews, but unfortunately CAV warrants it. The ambience is fine (though beware of a very strong fish smell). We ordered 5 different entrees and many of the appetizers and the food was wholly underwhelming. The mushroom risotto was highly recommended but came out deconstructed with far too many mushrooms and heavily salted. Both dishes were left barely touched by our table. Steaks were also underwhelming - tasted like a fast casual type piece of meat. We came with a party of six and everyone was disappointed. For the price (about $30 per entree), don't have high expectations for CAV. I should note the staff was very nice and the service was great, but the food really is not high quality. read more

Came here and had a very nice lunch during work. I decided to get the shrimp scampi. I normally don't order pasta dishes when I'm out, but the freshly cut fettuccine caught my eye. It was delicious! I didn't get an alcoholic drink with my meal, but they have a decent list of beer etc. The decor is very unique too, it looks like they have a lot of antique things. They even have a sleigh attached to the ceiling! I would love to go back for a nice dinner with my wife! read more

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We dined, for the second time, at CAV last night. After seeing that our reserved table would be at a long table, in close proximity, between other diners, we opted for seats at the bar. Our bartender was friendly and, at the outset, quite attentive. We ordered drinks and appetizers right away. The drinks were perfect, which was great given that the appetizers, bruschetta and chowder, were taking a very long time to arrive. As we waited, the bartender took our dinner orders. After waiting even longer for the appetizers, our meals arrived. We stated that we had not even received our appetizers. Not being patrons who wish to complain or send prepared food back, we decided to forget about our anticipated appetizers. My shrimp meal was delicious, but my husband, who orders duck whenever it is on a menu, thought the duck, which is generally somewhat rare, was very undercooked. It looked nothing like the photos of the dish others have posted. The center was a very deep red. The bartender asked at the end of the meal if we enjoyed it, and my husband pointed out that he ate very little of the duck due to it being so undercooked. We were then offered the dessert menu, and I enjoyed a latte and one of the best creme brullee's I have ever had. I was a bit surprised, having many family members in the food industry, that an offer of a complimentary dessert, drink or even a latte was not offered due to the appetizer problem. While this is never expected, it is a traditional gesture, in many restaurants, for server errors. It would have been a nice touch to an otherwise fair experience. read more

Came with a group of 7 for brunch. Amazing atmosphere. Cozy and trendy and very unique. Bit classy environment so I would wear your Sunday bests. Our server was extremely nice and we were running a bit late but they had no problem holding our reservations. Food is wonderful. The reason I deducted 1 star is because when I called for reservations the first time and when I called a week later to let them know were running late, it took 3 phone calls to get someone to answer. It also took a while for the check to come and I was starting to get antsy since we had been there a few hours. Also I love creme brûlée but there's was only sub par. And it was also sooooo hot. I mean it was cold outside but they had the heat up so high it was a bit ridiculous. I will definitely come back again so I'm sure I'll be editing this review back to 5 stars. read more

Absolutely one of the best restaurants in Providence. The food and service (the two Jasons) were excellent. The calamari, lamb shank & fish dishes were superb. We had 13 people for a family celebration, and Sylvia (owner) went above and beyond to make the event memorable. She and her staff truly know the meaning of customer service. Looking forward to our next visit to CAV. read more

Oh CAV, I really want to like you. This was my third (and likely final) visit. Against my better judgment we went here for restaurant week... and it seemed they didn't want to put in any effort. There were no choices for the appetizer or dessert, neither of which was anything to write home about. For the entree, we opted for the fish tacos, which were pretty tasteless and deep fried, quite unhealthy - nothing noteworthy. The pumpkin ravioli were actually quite tasty, but covered in a rich cream sauce, which could not have been good for us. The atmosphere here is great, it really is a shame. If I go back in the future, it will be for cocktails, not to eat. read more

Delicious. Will definitely go back! Can't believe I've never been here before. What a gem. read more

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I have been to CAV a few times over the past several years for dinner and just recently for brunch. Every visit has been a good experience. We once had a 'room' in the alcove to ourselves and it was delightful. Privacy created by hanging antique rugs, and attentive service; we felt like we were the only ones in the restaurant and our waiter was amazing. You used to be able to reserve for a private corner if you have a special evening planned. As it's been (quite) a few years since then, I'm not sure if they still offer that option. On our latest visit for brunch, our party started with Walnut Encrusted Brie and Bruschetta. Wow all around. I could have (and almost succeeded in) eaten the entire plate of brie by myself! Buttery, warm, sweet, with buttery crackers. Just what I hoped it would be. The bruschetta had big chunks of tomato and artichoke with grilled bread wedges so you can take as much or as little as you like. Again, a gastronomic success. We did not know brunch was served until 4:00 on Saturday and I had scoped out the menu in advance and knew what I wanted to order for lunch. The brunch menu is not extensive and one of our party has dietary restrictions so it took a while to choose. I settled on an omelet with spinach, feta and mushrooms. A very tasty flavor combination that was well prepared and presented. I ate so much brie it was impossible to eat the entire omelet, although I did keep trying until the waiter rescued me from an exploding stomach by removing my plate! The ambiance is fun and light, the wait staff were all very pleasant and efficient. Service was at a good pace; nothing was rushed out to us so you know they were making everything as ordered. The entree order was placed after our apps arrived, so there was a nice break in between that allowed us to enjoy the apps and each others company. Outdoor seating is available, but I really enjoy the inside of this restaurant as part of the experience. With drinks and tip, it came to just over $30/person. read more

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We decided on Cav based on its proximity to PPAC for my daughter's birthday. The eclectic decor is different, but good for a girl's night out. The appetizers of coconut shrimp and wasabi crab were fantastic. Her chicken with wine poached pears also great. Our server did a great job as well. Why the three stars then? My scallop dish came out completely raw. By the time I got it back she was almost done with her food. Not great when trying to celebrate her birthday. read more

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We made reservations a bit late for a Friday night dinner. We had wanted to dine at a restaurant in the Italian area but the preferable dining times were taken. This was on our list though. We were dropped off by the car service in an area that looked utterly abandoned. The entrance is in the courtyard. The decor is charming and random. You will find a disco ball, tiki/Polynesian art, crystal light fixtures and a red sleigh hanging from the ceiling and around the room. We were seated promptly. Our server was wonderful! My husband ordered a martini. She personally made sure he had the kind of olives he preferred. I had a glass of cava. The martini was incredibly smooth! Wow! We started with the calamari. Delicious! Definitely a must. We then split a bowl of the clam chowder. We had the lobster and pea pasta. The lobster meat was sweet and cooked perfectly. The pasta was al dente and sauced perfectly. We had the scallops for the fish course. They were prepared just right. They were succulent, not rubbery as can happen sometimes when they are overcooked. I had a glass of the Coppala Claret. I will certainly be having claret again. We enjoyed this course very much. Sadly, we were too full for dessert. Overall, this restaurant is homey and the food was tasty. Our service was top notch. This restaurant is worth a visit. read more

We have dined here several times before, but this is our first Valentine brunch. We made reservations with the request for a table next to their ring of fire, which they fulfilled. The ambiance was radiant and romantic, with long stemmed roses in the tables spectacular chandeliers and a ring of fire, and rose petals draped some of their bejeweled chandeliers. Excellent service all around. The martinis we ordered were a surprising variant of their usual pear martini--reddened with pomegranate juice for Valentine with an extra sour mix. Nice lingering aroma. We shared an order of Belgian waffle with strawberry and thyme syrup for our sweet plate. For my savory plate I had the poached eggs with applewood smoked bacon, and my girlfriend had their poached egg on brioche bread and Maryland crab cake. Both scrumptious. This is both a Providence landmark and a consistently excellent and innovative restaurant. read more

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My family and I went here for dinner last night. Going to go as far as to say this was one of the best dinner experiences we have had in a long time. Food was absolutely delicious. I got the Parmesan encrusted chicken and was blown away with the flavor. Daughter got the salmon and husband got the filet mignon. Everyone was extremely pleased with their meals!! Apps, dinner and dessert ~ all fabulous. Our waiter was terrific too. How do we get you all to open a Cav on Long Island? You would be quite a hit!! read more

Amazing food and amazing service. So clean and the food was so incredible. The crab cake is out of this world. The bruschetta is so flavorful. The waffle was the best we've ever had! read more

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Pretty good! Definitely a local spot and was suggested to us by a gondolier at La Gondola read more

CAV Restaurant - Shrimp Scampi - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I wanted to like this place. I really did. It's hip and trendy, filled with world decor and cool wait staff. I was there for a private party, a bridal shower, so the event was held in a small private area, separated from the restaurant by a tapestry hung from the ceiling, Trendy. Cool. Not effective in providing sound absorption. There were bathrooms, but they were hard to find. Awesome. Not. Service was sluggish, and coffee refills were hit or miss. I asked for a second mimosa which never arrived. My salmon frittata looked great but was tasteless and dry as dust. The roasted potatoes which accompanied the dish were excellent, the best part of the meal. Lots of promise. No substance. read more

CAV Restaurant - Decor in the bridal shower area. - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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CAV is a perfect spot for a date night. They have great food. Their seafood is awesome and they have really good vegetarian entrees. They have a pretty good wine and desserts list! I love the ambiance. Their staff is very nice and they have quick service. It's a little bit expensive but everything is worth it! Overall, a great spot. read more

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