The seating is minimal with little standing room and it was very crowded when we went on a Friday night. The decor also felt more functional and less intimate or fun. The pizza was really good, but doused in oil! It was so greasy that the crispy crust quickly got soggy-- it was just saturated in oil. The scallops were good though and the drinks were nice. read more

figidini - Greasy but delicious: cherry tomato pie w sausage and onion. - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This business has a posted closing time on Saturday nights of 10:30pm here on Yelp, and 11pm on their website. On a Saturday evening during a busy Waterfire, they were turning away customers at 10:15pm, without even offering to let people get drinks at the bar. No explanation was offered other than "we're closed." Existing customers remained inside and at the sidewalk tables, and whatever potentially devastating event which prevented Figidini's from seating additional people 45 minutes before their posted closing time was not offered up for why they weren't letting anyone new inside. From the sidewalk, their ambience seemed inviting and the menu on the website appeared deliciously pretentious. I would have liked to try the scallops, bisque and artichokes. I wonder what they taste like. The restaurant color scheme was nice, and lighting was subdued and calm, and just bright enough so we could see the hostess's hand as she waved us away. Bye. read more

Providence, Rhode Island is undoubtedly one of the best restaurant cities in the country. For such a tiny city, the number of restaurants is overwhelming, but even more importantly, the quality of restaurants in this city is outstanding. What many people don't know about Providence besides the fact it is a total foodie city is that it is a total pizza foodie city! Great pizza can be found all around the city, and it ranges from grilled to coal-fired to wood-fired to deep dish to thin and crusty to Sicilian style to cheeseless bakery style, and much more! So, whenever a new pizza restaurant opens in town, I feel compelled and obligated to try it. Over the weekend, I finally had the chance to try the pizza at Figidini, a hot new wood fire pizza spot. Figidini probably opened up only a few months ago, and it has already created a buzz in the city for how fantastic their pizza is. My husband and I joined two of our best friends, M and E, for dinner this past Saturday night there, and we were lucky enough to grab a table with no wait. We were actually prepared for a wait since the place is so tiny. I loved the wood-themed décor of the restaurant! The menu is fairly small, but still offers a great array of fresh salads, small plates and pizza of course. I would describe their food as more gourmet than your average pizza joint- menu offerings are creative and incorporate sophisticated and unique ingredients. I decided to start with their tomato salad, which was one of the best salads I have had in a long time. Fresh tomatoes were tossed with cucumber, herbs, a spattering of a soft cheese (I can't remember what kind!), olives, red onion and celery. The dressing was light, olive-oil based, and flavorful. The serving size was perfect too- generous but not overwhelming. We were recommended to order one pizza per person based on their size. I went with what I think is their specialty- the classic margherita pizza. We were told by the waitress it was not to be missed. In fact, three of us ended up ordering it! Apparently, these pizzas cook in the wood fire oven in 90 seconds! We actually watched our pizzas go in and out of the oven- it was lots of fun to watch the whole process in their open kitchen. The pizza was point blank phenomenal. Everything from the chewy crust to tangy tomatoes to the basil was fresh and tasty. I ate half of the pizza and called it quits, but if I had more room, I would have loved to eat the whole thing. Figidini is definitely a gem. As far as pizza goes, it definitely is bringing something new to Providence! Their wood fire pizza is what I imagine you get in Italy's finest Neapolitan-style pizza restaurants; in fact, I read somewhere that they either already have, or are seeking, a certain certification from a group of pizza makers in Naples that is like a legal seal of approval for staying true to the Neapolitan style! I can't wait to go back, although I fear that next time, I will have to wait a long time to get in! read more

Friday night, 7:30, only had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. It's a small space, about 6-7 two-person tables and about ten bar seats. Food was good, but inconsistent and our waitress' slow service soured our experience on the whole place. We got olives (nothing special) to snack on while we decided on which small plates to start with. We wound up getting the chicken thighs (good, but a little too salty) and the grilled zucchini (needed some zest or something, also it was rather mushy). For pizza we got a Ricotta (the winner dish of the evening) and the classic Margherita pizza (done well, but next time I'd jazz it up with some add-on garlic topping). The problem was we waited twenty-three minutes, we got so frustrated we made sure to note the time, between the small plate and the pizzas. The waitress had just told us that the pizzas cook for 90 seconds in the wood-fired oven, so it had to be a coordination issue. Maybe the server sent the order back too late, thinking we'd take longer eating the appetizers, maybe the kitchen messed up (it was not super busy, we observed the cooks just standing around for a lot of our wait), who knows. BUT, I know things like this happen, I just would like to have some idea of what's going on. The waitress gave us no updates on progress. She didn't visit us more than once in that whole waiting time, only coming over once to mention "your pizzas are next," no apology, no info on why we waited twenty minutes when there seemed to be little activity around us, nothing. Then after eating, when we told her that we just wanted the check, she instead walked to every other table, grabbed drinks and orders, went back to the register computer, but did something that wasn't print our check because she then visited another table or two, before finally going back and printing our bill to bring to us. I was sick of waiting and just wanted to leave your restaurant. Check, PLEASE. read more

This place is awesome! Home-made everything -AND it's a family run business, with original creative family recipes...it doesn't get any better!! I love so many things about this place, the vibe, the decor, the food, the drinks, the staff and owners!! I would highly recommend this to people who love original wood fired pizzas with quality ingredients! read more

We went at the beginning of September and the weather was pleasant enough to be able to sit at one of the small tales outside on the sidewalk. This was great as it was not as tight and hot like inside the restaurant. Let me start by saying that Figidini is great at pizza and at seafood dishes. Those are the ones that were delicious. Any of the other dishes we had were lacking. But more on both of that in a moment as I go into some detail. The service was nice. Our waitress was prompt and sweet. Even though it was a busy Friday night she took the time to make sure we didn't have any questions on any of the menu items and once our food arrived that it was to our liking and that we did not need anything. Which sometimes on a busy night in a restaurant is a hard thing to come by. We ordered a few different small plates and a pizza for myself and my fiancee to share as we wanted to experience as many things off the menu that we could on this visit. First we ordered the 'Speck' which is smoked prosciutto and pickled vegetables. The proscuitto was good but of a lower end quality. The pickled vegetables for whatever reason did not taste well when eaten with the proscuitto but were delicious on their own. I just wish there had been more of them on that plate. Next we had what they call the 'Combo' whcih is lamb and sausage with local herbs. Both the lamb and the sausage were cooked perfectly both were lacking in flavor. My personal favorite dish that we had was the 'RI Calamari'. This was a different take on the traditional calamari. First off they cooked the calamari in the wood fire item. Let me just say that the smoky woody scent and taste of being cooked in a wood fire item lends itself beautifully to calamari. It was cooked perfectly and was tender. It was served with chili pepper and chives. This dish worked on so many levels and I wish I had a wood fire oven at my apartment so I could make this dish to devour at least once a week. (Yes it was that good). Finally we ordered the 'Cremini' pizza. This pizza has smoked mozzarella, truffle oil, cured olives local chives and delicious mushrooms. Thesse pizza are individual sized and if you were with someone else and were only ordering pizza you would each want to order one. This particular pizza had a crispy crust with just the right amount of sauce to toppings ratio. It was one of the better pizza I have had in a long time. read more

I tried this place while visiting providence over a weekend. We sat at the bar and ordered pizza and drinks. The pizza was good -- dough was a bit more substantial than most wood fired pizza places which made it unique and pretty filling. The drinks and service were not the best though. When we were seated no one acknowledged us even though the bartender and a server were standing right in front of us not doing anything. The woman in particular (the server was a woman) was very rude -- the particulars aren't worth getting into. I ordered a habanero cocktail which was extremely hot to the point where it was undrinkable. I mentioned this to the bartender and he explained that some habanero are hotter than other but didn't offer to make me another drink. I eventually just asked him to remake one and he did. After that he was much nicer as I feel he corrected his behavior after he sensed I was getting frustrated with the service. Even though the pizza was good, I would not recommend this place given that the service was unnecessarily bad. read more

Figidini is a place that feels like home and vacation at the same time. The friendly staff welcomes you like family but gives you enough space to enjoy dining and conversation at leisure. We dined along the open windows and at an al fresco table, still able to enjoy the music, aromas and energy emitting from indoors. Given the flavorful options of tapas and wood grilled pizza, at Figidini you don't haven't have to choose sampling is the name of the night. We had the fennel salad, figs wrapped in prosciutto, a combo snack of grilled meats and a special of the day pizza mixing sweet and savory. Great spot for when you want the best of both worlds! read more

yum yum yum! Upon entering this place, I noticed the decor is awesome! This place has a rustic, modern feel totally in touch with the wood-fire theme. We were lucky enough to sit outside during a beautiful Wednesday afternoon. We advised our server we were in a bit of a rush and she made sure our food came out in a timely fashion. We had the sweet potato pizza and added sweet sausage. I wasn't sure what to expect but decided to go for it. Sweet potato on a pizza? Who came up with this? It is simply genius. The menu has a lot of variety and healthy options. I didn't feel one bit guilty after eating my pizza. Cant wait to go back and try countless other items haha. read more

If you enjoy your pizza soggy, with minimal mozzarella cheese on top, and soaked in pools of oil, this is the place. Disappointing. Very thin crust, not including the puffy outer part. Thinner than naan. My calamari was especially soaked in pools of oil. It was alright, minus having to squeeze oil out. Don't forget the pretentious nature of the place. You can't add or adjust toppings on the special of the day. --- A review from 7/03/2014 stated: "Otherwise, you'll be left with crispy-esque exterior crust, and slightly undercooked, doughy interior. It is a textural nightmare..." This place hasn't changed. I'm a fool for not reading thoroughly the reviews beforehand. read more

Stopped in here before theater for dinner at the suggestion of an employee of mine who recommended. Outstanding. So happy he told us about it. We shared the bread app and a pizza and both were terrific. When I saw the pizza, I thought I would be disappointed because I like thin crust, and this had a big puffy crust. I tried the crust with nothing on it and it was the best I'd ever had. The rest of the pizza (the part with the toppings, was thin crust, so I was a happy boy. I had the roasted octopus and my wife had the chicken thighs. Altogether, a very pleasant night. read more

Oh my! What delicious pizza. The wood fire oven is my favorite way to pizza and this place did not disappoint. We got a special that featured truffle oil and a pancetta that was so flavorful and delicious. We also had the chicken thighs and then were so good. Can't recommend it enough! read more

My friend and I were attending our husbands' band show at Lupo's next door, so we walked right into Figidini's for some dinner while the boys were soundchecking. The restaurant itself is pretty small, but I thought they used the space as best as they could and can accommodate a lot of patrons. We ordered waters with lemon instead of drinks, I had a butternut squash bisque, and my friend and I shared a Cherry Tomato pizza with prosciutto and also the skirt steak. Knowing that this place is a tapas-like restaurant, the portions were pretty small when it comes to sharing. However, our pizza was so big that we both had leftovers. I just love the brick oven pizza taste! The cool part is they have a semi-open kitchen so you can actually see them making your pizza and also the brick oven. If this place wasn't so darn far away I'd come here more often. The next time Hubby has a show in Providence this will be my pre-show spot! read more

I really dig the pizza here. It's wood-fired, delicious, and pretty similar to the Neopolitan stuff, considering we're not in Europe. My default is a margherita, with buffalo mozzarella (is there any other kind?!) san marzano tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. I'd recommend asking them to hold the extra sea salt they throw on top, as it got a little intense with the cheese. Why the three-star review? This place is, in my opinion, totally overpriced. I've been to several other spots that do similar wood-fired pizzas with premium, locally-sourced or fancy imported ingredients, and none of them are charging $20 (or close to it) for a small-ish pizza that's pretty good, but isn't going to change your life. The drinks were also pretty steep, although they were delicious. Despite the rave reviews about ambience, I'm afraid I don't find it to be all that romantic of a spot. Maybe it's because my date and I were seated right next to the kitchen, so I'll have to come back for a second try. read more

The pizzas are excellent. All wood fired. Thin crust and fresh toppings. They also run very tasty pizza and drink specials. Service was ok. Fun casual place to get very good pizzas with a creative flair. I just wish they served the uncut pizzas with a pizza wheel instead of the silly small pizza knife that does more damage to the pizza than I think a pizza wheel would do. read more

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While I still agree with everything I said a few years ago, I want to bump up the star rating to 5 because, at the time of my original review, I'd only lived in RI for a couple years. Now that I'm 5.5 years deep, I have a better grasp on the supply and demand of local pizza and pizza options in relation to regional locations. For Providence, you won't find better pizza in this style. The price reflects this, which is reasonable. IMO the atmosphere is also fantastic here. I'm partial to bar seating that way I have a good view of the oven though. So now that we aren't talking about money anymore and we've established this place is 100% 5 star pizza, let's talk about the only negative thing I have to say. The bad, is the restroom monitor. Everyone asks me for pizza recommendations when visiting and I ALWAYS recommend figidini, however, I have learned to also provide instructions and rules on the restroom here, which is a little embarrassing for me but better than having ONE MORE person come back to me with a horribly embarrassing experience. So here it is, tips to (hopefully) not get embarrassed while trying to use the restroom at figidini. It's a small place with only one, single person restroom towards the back which they are VERY protective of. Tip #1 Upon entering the restaurant do NOT go straight for the restroom. Even when the rest of your party has been seated (table or bar, doesn't matter). Tip #2 After you place your order, keep an eye out to be sure the restroom is available before heading over. It helps if staff can see that you are interested in the restroom, as this helps them positively identify you as a current customer. Tip #3 You'd better go to the restroom before you leave if you MIGHT need to, because once you walk out the front door it's game over. I have stories for each of these tips. Each more humiliating than the next. The worst was when my father (a proud Domino's guy, paid what he considered to be a blinding fortune to take us out to my 'favorite pizza place in PVD' for lunch), walked out the front door, took 20 steps to the end of the block, realized that we were headed for touristy things and probably not have another restroom available, turned to reenter the restaurant (less than 5 minutes after paying a $200 tab) and upon getting halfway through the dining room was stopped and told to leave because the restroom was for customers only. After showing his receipt and pointing out the timestamp he was permitted to pee. That was a few years ago and he's still upset about how embarrassing that was especially after how much money he had just paid. I don't know what kind of issues they have had with the restroom to require such strict monitoring, the place IS small and there is only one restroom, but I hope it's worth it. I have friends who ate here one time and refuse to return because of their run-ins with the bathroom monitor. So there's your warning! read more

I thought the pizza was really good. It reminded me of Italy. Their oven is from Naples and I was told they follow some very strict Italian pizza guidelines, so that might be why! I wished it was cooked a little more though, as the center was a bit limp, so I might request that next time. Bartender was really friendly. Good specialty cocktails. Looking over the shelves, they have some great Italian liquors that you don't readily see elsewhere. Plus...JONATHAN EDWARDS WINES!!!!!! Nice custom details...bar top, glassware, artwork, light fixtures. You can tell they really care, and that means a lot. The entire front window folds open to the street...I can see this as a great spot to grab a cocktail on a hot Summer's night. Looking forward to seeing how they grow up! It is a little pricey for what we got, but they'd been opened for less than a week so as they improve and tweak things, I think the overall value will go up. read more

A little gem on the up and coming on Washington St. near the Biltnore garage. It is small and perhaps a bit overpriced for the portions but the special appetizer and margjerita pizza was delicious! I would suggest the specials to be written larger on the chalk board or perhaps tabletop sheets that have them listed because it is hard to see over the crowded bar. We started with with stuffed calamari special that was wood grilled (not the typical fried calamari that Rhodys are used to). Two large squid pieces came stuffed abundantly with cheese, bacon etc. The pizza soon followed which is not cut because it is true Neapolitan style. It was yummy as well but I did notice oil sitting atop in the center although it didn't taste oily so not sure. The bartender was by herself at first and even though it took a bit longer to get initial service, she was kind and allowed us to sample wines when we didn't know which one to choose by the glass. The food also was served as soon as it was ready and of course attribute to extra help that she received as the night went on. I loved the decor on the wall which is something I would love to do in my office on a smaller version. We met the owner and she was very kind to explain how this "art" was created. I really did enjoy this place--away from the hill area and truly a locally owned spot in which the owners are their helping or actually cooking (as was her husband) managing the wood fire grille. I am excited to return and try the other combos of pizza :) read more

figidini - Wall decor made by the owners. Love the creativity! - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Figidini was hopping on a random Tuesday night. We snagged the last two open seats at the bar and only wanted a nibble, so we ordered broccoli rabe from the grill menu and a margherita pizza to share. Both dishes were very simple and excellently executed. The broccoli rabe had a beautiful smokiness to it thanks to the grill, and the seasoning was just right. The pizza was a little soggy and had to be eaten New York-style, but that's to be expected with this kind of pizza. The crust was delicious. My only qualm is that our pizza took a really long time to come out. I saw that a table of seven women got their seven pizzas just before us (probably explains the wait), and I would've liked a bit of communication from the staff about why our pizza was taking so long. They have a great selection of interesting beers on tap that I'd never heard of (DC tried two of them and really liked both). I really liked the bartender - he seemed like a genuinely happy, smiley guy. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm having a fancy pizza craving. read more

I was a little underwhelmed. I've been here before for drinks, I I would recommend returning for drinks as well. There is a good atmosphere for drinks and their drinks are very good. My wife was very pleased with her Figadini Margarita ($12) and they have a rotating list of craft beers that I was pleased with ($6-7). There is a great difference between drinks and dinner. Maybe my mistake is trying to make a dinner out of tapas, but the food left much to be desired. The scallops ($12) were delicious, but only came with four. The sausage ($7) is a single sausage sliced in half to share. The saving grace here is the pizza. We got the Brussels sprout pizza which was the special of the day ($18). I thought the pizza was good, definitely unique. I've never had Brussels sprouts on a pizza before. The pizza was ~11" in diameter and they recommended one to a person. The pizza might be worthy of a bar snack worth splitting while getting drinks, but overall, I probably wouldn't come back for a meal. read more

This food is amazing. I'm gluten free (actually Paleo) and have been for 4 years. I rarely go out to eat because my nose always runs and I never feel very good after I do. My brother and I went to high school with the chef. So he told me how amazing his food was and that he had tapas that I could eat and the drinks were good. He invited me to lunch today and I agreed, not really thinking I would eat much, but wanting to support local business and someone I knew. Almost everything on the tapas menu was amazing barely made my nose run and did not make me feel bad. Bruce bartender was awesome and she suggested amazing and FRESH drinks - now sour mix here, all fruit juice sand the Bloody Mary was so good. So Frankie (the master mind behind the restaurant and chef) tells my brother his pizza has the lowest amount of gluten and that a lot of gluten freer's cheat there... I haven't had pizza in 4 years and after eating a piece of my brothers amazing chefs special... It really didn't even effect me as much as I thought it might. And I'll admit I almost cried when I ate it (4 years w/I pizza people). I highly recommend this restaurant even if your Paleo there are many tapas you can eat and a little pizza you can splurge on. Enjoy and have the bartender make you a special drink with your favorite liquor! read more

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Caution This review may be biased. And, I didn't eat, I just had a beverage. OK, two. In that short period, I had an amazing time! Katrina was more than helpful, took my snarky comments in stride, returned some with a slight twist, and managed to make me think - why don't I come here, like - every afternoon? There is a very simple equation that most places miss... if the staff is nice, inviting, and intelligent - and willing to accommodate the customer, then, they'll be back. If I was in the area more, and I knew she was behind the bar, I'd be there as often as possible. Write a better review. Seriously, I dare you! read more

This review is based strictly on coming twice and ending up with the margharita pizza, the 2nd time being for redemption. I'd probably give the pizzas I've had so far 3 stars, solely becuase I find the sauce to be too liquified and the top to have excess olive oil, making for a soggy crust at times. My stars go up to four because the rest of the menu looks awesome, and I absolutely love the space. What's better than watching a coal-fired hearth roaring, within a trendy space and cool wait staff? There are always fantastic looking specials too...therefore, I am determined to make it back soon to explore the rest of the menu that everyone is raving about on Yelp! I can feel the 5 stars... read more

First off, Dave the bartender was AWESOME! He was up for the challenge of concocting me a beverage from their house infused pear & thyme vodka. First try, he wouldn't serve, and the 2nd, it was golden! Sweet potato pizza was great. If the onions were a bit more caramelized or sage on top, was really the only thing to make it better. The dough was perfect! read more

wow. this place blew my mind. we had artichokes, baby boo choi, squid, and thr burrata pizza. it was amazing. the service was fantastic and the check came out and talked to us about different olive oils. just a wonderful experience. i'm super excited to go back abs try more things. read more

I'll keep it simple if you like great pizza then check this place out. It is wood fired pizza served in a laid back environment that offers bar, indoor & outdoor seating. The pizzas are personal size so if you are on a date I would suggest getting two pizzas & get two different ones so you can share. Also if they don't want to share then the date is officially over. They have a small selection of beers and a large selection of wines. I am not a wine drinker, but the beer selection they and was a nice variety. Our waitress was super nice and would always make sure we were enjoying our meal or if we needed any other refreshments or more food. The pizzas my girlfriend and I tried were the Margherita di bufala, and we added prosciutto to it. The pizza was so good! The saltiness of the prosciutto and the sweetness of the sauce went so well together. We ate this pizza so quickly it was gone within minutes. They also provide these giant scissors that look like a pelican to cut up your pizza with. So this means you get to decide how big your slice is! So if your slice is half the pizza then guess what your slice is half the pizza. No one can stop you! The other pizza we had was the caciocavallo, which had smoked mozzarella, zucchini pesto, basil and some other ingredients. I loved this pizza and just thinking about it now makes my mouth water. I highly suggest this pizza. In addition we tried to the grilled oysters which we enjoyed as well. Overall, we had a dope time and we will be coming back! read more

What a great addition to the downtown strip of Washington st.! Great little space, tastefully decorated with unique pieces that all have a story behind them. But the food! I can't begin to express the quality of the food. A lot of small plates, which I love because I get to taste quite a few of the great offerings they have. One of my personal favorites is the sweet potato pizza! I highly recommend it. Especially in the summer, the windows open up and there is great outdoor seating too. read more

This place is fantastic. The owners and staff are pedantic about everything they do and clearly take great pride in what they're producing. The food and service are phenomenal. Clearly they are using the finest, freshest ingredients and artfully preparing them to enhance the natural flavors. Definitely one of my favorite eateries in the world. If you like class, style and quality food, you'll love this place. I have no affiliation with this establishment but would like to rebut some of the less than favorable reviews: A) if u want a cheap pizza, go to a place that buys cheap ingredients. B) if the fact that they refuse to slice their pizza bothers you, you might want to broaden your horizons and educate yourself as to why. C) I have eaten here about 20 times and have never had anything less than fantastic; I have to conclude that the people that wrote bad reviews must be ignorant. If you prefer a pizza slice that holds stiff as a board and have fast food cravings, not sure why you would even stop in here. This place is a joyful celebration of the dining experience; if u have "drive-thru" aspirations, you might want to check them at the door and welcome the flair, artistry and expertise offed by this wonderful establishment. Sincerely Paul Ballenden read more

Some of the best wood fired pizza around. Great menu and beer selection as well. The appetizers are a great compliment to proper pizza. 100% the best down city. read more

This was a nice lunch stop the other day. A nice selection of interesting pizzas, very fresh salads and some fabulous tapas.. We sort of grazed our way through lunch. Some grilled figs, good, chorizo,manchego and corinchons, pretty standard, grilled squid , to die for, a tomato salad, quite tasty and grilled scallops with fennel, interesting. Every thing was fresh and well prepared. The wine selection was reasonable, service was pleasant and the ambiance acceptable. If I were in Providence more often this would be a regular hang out. As it is I'll definitely make a point of coming back when I'm in the area. read more

Went here for dinner on Saturday and it was AMAZING. Had a bottle of wine (not cheap but tasty) and absolutely melt in your mouth wood fired artichoke hearts. The space is well designed and decorated (even the bathroom is a treat) and the staff was attentive. Our pizza came out hot and my only regret is not ordering two so we could have each eaten a whole one. Interesting summer mousse for dessert rounded out a decadent meal. Can't wait to go back! read more

Figidini is a cute little hole in the wall. On both of my visits, I've opted to sit at the bar, and I really like the ambiance of sitting there. The pizza is very good--some of the best crust I've ever had. I have twice opted for the pizza special, but think in the future I'd choose a simpler set of toppings or even one of the plain cheese ones to let the crust shine through. Wines by the glass, friendly bartenders, and efficient service round out a pleasant and cozy dining experience. read more

This restaurant joins a new strip of stores and eateries rejuvenating a little block of downtown Providence, which, as we all know, is always struggling to keep itself alive and respectable. Four of us came here for lunch on a weekday, and clearly it was bustling inside. The waitress recommended one pizza per person, but that seemed a bit excessive; admittedly, we are all rather small-average sized people. As a starter, we split one plate of calamari; it was delicious, but so small (we assumed it would have been a plate of abundant calamari), but it was enough to give each of us one piece of squid and a baby octopus. We also ordered one arugula pizza and one special pizza, which had pancetta, "microgreens," and carmelized onions. These were delicious, ingredients combined perfectly. They were also large enough to satisfactorily split among the four of us. One pizza per person would have been insane. Overall, the food is excellent, and I would certainly return. I'm deducting one star for the following reasons: misguided portion size recommendations, silverware too dull to cut the pizzas up ourselves (no sharp knife was offered, neither was the gesture to precut slices), and, finally, the wrong check given to us at the end. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE!!!! Terrible, watered down, overpriced pizza. Our server was a snob. I asked to leave off the chives, I was rudely told the pizzas are sold as is on the menu, they can't make changes. This made us think the pizzas must be prepared frozen. The pizza sauce was runny, the crust was undercooked. The food was overpriced. But the worst part was the rude waitress. She should try a job that doesn't involve working with the public. read more

Went with my husband for a rare date night. Been wanting to try it for awhile. We were able to get a couple of seats at the bar pretty quickly for a Saturday evening. The place is tiny, so we were lucky. The staff was super. The food was great - we had some tapas and a pizza. My only complaint is that the menu is quite small. It makes sense for a small establishment, but there are usually more options for a place offering tapas. read more

Fine cuisine at a great price! If you like to eat without editing your food, trust in a great chef, come here!!! Best Neapolitan pizza in RI! Tastes like the last time I was in Italy. Great bar. Not your usual restaurant. This one is a stand out!!! Enjoy!!!! read more

Stopped by with a few friends and won't go back. The food was ok, not the best I have ever had but definitely worth checking out again. Pizza was good but the small plates were inconsistent. The major problem is that the staff was rude, and the food doesn't make up for that. SO many other places nearby with friendly staff that make your night out enjoyable. read more

Very nice decor, love the lighting and the art on the wall. The open kitchen is nice. I ordered a cherry bourbon coke, pretty good. Also got the skirt steak, grilled zucchini, and sweet sausage with pickled vegetables. The steak and sausage were both good, though I would add mustard for the sausage. The zucchini looked well seasoned but was bland despite the peppery spice rub. It was off balance as if it had no salt on it. I asked for salt but table salt doesn't quite cut it, needs sea salt. The grilled fuit dessert with whipped cream was amazing. Whatever they used to flavor it was really good. Service was just ok, wouldn't sit at the bar again. They are so busy making drinks that it is hard to get their attention and I felt like I was bothering them anytime I asked for anything, meh. They are definitely more focused on drinks than good service. I would go again and sit at a table. read more

We loved this place. Had the goat cheese salad and shared a pizza. Pizza dough is the best- chewy and light. Ingredients are very fresh and delicious. Cocktails were excellent and a good value. Service was polite and attentive. Would eat here again and look forward! read more

We were very excited to try Figidini due to the rave reviews and also a recommendation from a friend of ours who we know enjoys eating out as much as we do. So we decided to give it a shot this past Saturday. Located in the same building as the parking deck behind the Biltmore, the restaurant is definitely "cozy" and "energetic" (on the small side, and loud). Like many restaurants in downtown, there is no dedicated parking lot, just street parking or the aforementioned Biltmore parking garage; they do not offer valet, though, like many other establishments. After circling the area a few times, we finally decided to bite the bullet and park in the garage for the "event parking" fee of $15. Maybe we chose our night to try it poorly as I heard that A Christmas Carol was opening that evening, and I'm not sure what else might have been going on that caused the parking to be more challenging. Even though it was early, around 5:15 ish, the place was almost full, but we didn't have to wait for a table by the window. We were greeted promptly by a very nice server and water and drinks were promptly provided. For food, we opted for the grilled (not fried) calamari, which was delicious, and we ordered two pizzas - the cherry tomato pizza on the menu and the special pizza which had salami, olives, and caramalized onions. Both pizzas were very tasty and delicious. Now, there are so many kind of things called pizza (deep dish, thin crust, "greek", NY, etc), that it's challenging to tell someone that this, or any other pizza, is the best pizza ever. People have their own preferences, and for someone to claim that any pizza beats every other pizza hands down is just silly. Like I said, the pizzas we tried here were very good. The crust was pillowy and the toppings delicious and well balanced for flavor. Was this my favorite pizza ever? Probably not. I guess when push comes to shove, I prefer either a thin crust or, on occasion, a deep dish, Chicago style, as opposed to the Neapolitian style presented here. Overall, it was a nice dining experience, and if someone said we should meet for dinner there, we wouldn't mind, but I think there are other places downtown that we want to try before we come back on our own. read more