Visited with a friend and it was a first visit for both of us. We sat down at the bar and were…read moreimmediately drawn in by the casual but classy vibe. My friend knows much more about wine than I do, so he was the decision maker for our wine choices and we ordered a 1/2 bottle of red which we both found to be very delicious. Of course, we had to try some food too and the small bites menu was perfect with something to satisfy nearly every taste. We opted for the meat charcuterie, and it was beautifully presented with enough for the two of us to share. There is also a cheese charcuterie on the menu, but unfortunately there is not an option for a combined meat and cheese plate. We sat, sipped, and tasted for a while and never felt rushed. The atmosphere was so comfortable and we'll definitely consider going back here again.

I didn't have the best time at Providence Wine Bar…read more This might sound a little haughty, but hear me out: I can drink wine at home. I can browse a liquor store & pick out a bottle that exactly fits my preferences, my mood, & my budget. I can bring it home & uncork the wine, checking the cork for freshness. I can pull out my special glassware & pour myself a glass of wine & enjoy it on my own couch. So why go out to a wine bar, if not for the wine? For me, it's for the ambience & the experience. Both of those things at Providence Wine Bar were lacking. The lights were too bright (overhead & fluorescent) & the music was too loud (& just bad). The employees seemed both bored & nervous, with not much to do to occupy themselves. I was one of the only people in the bar, so I felt like I was under scrutiny - I'm certain this wasn't intentional but it was unfortunately how it came across. I brought a book but couldn't focus because of the lights & the music. I even caught myself with my fingers in my ears, trying to muffle the sounds of 2010s hyper pop. I have nothing against 2010s hyperpop, it's just that there's a time & place for everything, & maybe that isn't at a wine bar at 8 PM on a Wednesday. I just wanted to be done with my glass of wine so that I could leave. All of that being said, I wish them the best. It seems like they need a good manager's touch.

What an unexpectedly delicious find at the lower end of Federal Hill! This is a casually elegant…read moresmall bistro-like restaurant with a "continental" feel. Service is excellent - attentive and without being intrusive, and patient in answering questions. The tables are a bit close, so we had some difficulty with the two of us seated on the inside of the four-top (closest to the window) getting up for the restroom, and we heard the conversation of the noisy folks behind us pretty clearly. From the offer to take our coats to the lovely bread basket, and interesting cocktail list, we could tell this would be a nice meal. I appreciated the reusable straws that came with our cocktails, mine was stainless and my friend's was glass because they fit the drinks better that way. The menu is a nice mix of French (escargot, French onion soup) and Italian. We skipped the Cesar salad we were thinking of sharing because it's made the traditional way, with raw eggs. We'll try that when bird flu dies back lol! I had a delicious eggplant parmigiano, and selected the pappardelle side. The layers of eggplant were lightly breaded, the sauce was superb - and the pasta is clearly fresh/handmade. It was scrumptious!! Others around the table had linguine and clams and said the white sauce was marvelously buttery and well-seasoned; there were a good number of clams on the shell too. The pappardelle fra diavolo was spicy, with gorgeous chunks of eggplant, think spicy sauce (completely different sauce from my eggplant parm's btw) and subtle. All of us thought the food and service was top notch. The dessert tray brought to the table had 4 or 5 different options for us to choose from. While we passed on that a few of us did opt for a cappuccino. The coffee was perfect - even down to the subtle hit of browned sugar in the foam. I'm also sorry to leave this review. I don't want a crowd here when I come back for what I'm certain will be numerous dinners, orn to try out the brunch!

A group of us had just left a super congested street fair near Federal Hill and were looking for a…read morequiet spot for lunch. Driving down Broadway, YELP directed us to Vino Veritas. The place was empty, we arrived just an hour before closing on a Sunday, but we were seated at a cozy table and our server was attentive and great! We ordered a white sangria and a Mimosa. The sangria was a standout. For our meals we ordered: Eggs Benedict-Looked wonderful, eggs perfectly poached and nicely seasoned potatoes on the side The Brunch Burger-Wowee! It was huge and I mean one of the tallest, piled on burgers i've ever seen! Positive reports on that! The Avocado Toast-This was the only disappointment, but it was really disappointing. What appeared to be super market white bread, topped with a small bit of sliced avocado with a small arugula salad on the side. That was it!

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.

A chic, modern seafood restaurant with a variety of raw and hot selections. Lots of oysters to…read morechoose from, and most of them are local from RI. Our knowledgeable server helped recommend the types that we'd like, as they knew the specifics about each type of oyster. $2 for happy hour is a deal!! Another must‑try dish is the raw scallops. Not only is it beautifully plated, the taste is intricate with the sesame oil mixed with fresh raw scallops. Btw, they have sake on tap!

Stopped in here on a Monday while visiting Providence for work. It's a cozy little place with a big…read moreoyster bar in the center. The oyster bar is impressive and I sat at the bar behind it where I enjoyed watching the gentleman work on shucking. What a great experience. I was very hungry after a long day of traveling so I tried 3 stone crab claws, fish dip, and crispy oysters to start. The crab was okay, they were smaller than expected and didn't have much meat. The fish dip is phenomenal with unique chips unlike anything I've ever had. The crispy oysters were very flavorful and very tasty. I finished this amazing meal with a scallop roll that came on a pillowy toasted bun. It was excellent and satisfying.

My husband and I ate dinner at this elegant restaurant on Friday night. Although there were no…read morereservations available, we were able to snag a seat at the bar. The place was busy which was to be expected since the Newport Boat Show was going on that weekend. After giving my order to the bartender, she spoke with the owner who ensured my dish would be free of my allergens. I ended up having a delicious cheese ravioli with a mushroom sauce. It was outstanding!

What I love most about eating in Italy is that their food, though often simply prepared, is almost…read morealways made with the finest, freshest, high quality ingredients. As their name here suggests, Vieste follows these rules of delicious Italian cuisine. To start, the focaccia was perfectly delicious! The Pasta Piccata di Pollo was light and well balanced, the chicken moist & tender. The Penne con Rabe w/ Sausage (an interesting mix of languages) could have been bland & boring, but was delicious and well seasoned. Service was excellent - prompt, friendly & professional. The atmosphere is cozy & warm - we found it perfect on a cold, winter evening. We look forward to returning to try more. It was refreshing to find Italian done right!

This wine bar is super cute and has a great selection of wines. They have flight options which is…read morereally great when you aren't sure which wine you would prefer to have. The food was decent. You can make your own flatbread if you like and they have many other small bites. Atmosphere was warm and inviting with good rnb music being played. Did I enjoy myself? Yes. Will I be back? Yes. Service was great as well.

What a fun hidden gem! I don't spend much time in Taunton…read morebut I'd consider returning for Talisa's. This wine bar has some good music, delighful staff, and a nice beverage choice. I got to try a new sparkling wine I'd not heard of before.

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....

Aurelia is more than a place to have dinner. Its an experience…read more Its a perfectly orchestrated ensemble of food, ambiance, knowledge, and passion. Food. They use only the best seasonal ingredients. Ambiance. What can beat a view of Narragansett Bay watching the sail boats go by? Knowledge. Have a wine tasting with Carl and he will amaze you with the level of knowledge about the ingredients and the wines that are being served. Im pretty sure he spends countless hours studying the wines, the region where it comes from, and how it harmonizes with the food you are about to eat. Carls usually our waiter but everyone here is excellent. Passion. Its the main ingredient that binds everything together. The workers here are passionate about hospitality. They are all there to make sure you have the absolute best experience possible and it shows. From the valet, to the hostess, to the waiters and waitresses they always bring their A game. Its 2026. There's many things I'm not sure in this life. But one thing I am sure of is that when I walk through the doors of Castle Hill (Aurelia) I'm going to have an amazing meal and more importantly an amazing experience. Patron to this amazing establishment for 11 years and counting!

We had an amazing time here doing the 6 course tasting plus wine pairing to celebrate a birthday…read more Everything was delicious with the lobster and duck standing out the most. Service was great.

Floras is a quaint little wine bar in West Newton…read more Outdoor seating is limited but awesome in the nice weather. The inside has more tables and a bar. Service is always on point. Staff is awesome. They have tacos on the menu and they come fully loaded. About $6.50 each I think, it's not your standard wine bar food, but I highly recommend getting them. They are delicious. Even the chips and guacamole were good enough to rival a local Mexican place. The marscapone cheese board is one of my favorite things here. Topped with honey, crushed walnuts and blackberries, it's a delicious medley. It comes with toasted bread as well. You can smear on the spread and get a bit of salt and sweet with the creamy, rich cheese. They offer wine and cocktails as well. Bottles are reasonably priced. Good selections. Floras is the type of spot you would see in back bay or south end. It's cool that Newton has it. I can't say enough good things.

We came too late where the kitchen was closed! We were trying to hit a spot for a late night date…read morenight- So this is for the bar only. They did have drinks available and a full bar so the bartender can make you whatever you want. I ordered the espresso martini and the 02465. 02465 wasn't overly sweet and I did enjoy the fruit favored, I actually smelt the citrus before I drank it and it was lovely. Everyone was cool and we were able to chat with some local patrons. We def will go back maybe on a Tuesday for their taco nights.

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.