you really get what you pay for here. this is a "once a year if youre lucky" kind of establishment. 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! read more

We recently visited Pane e Vino in Providence Rhode Island to celebrate my fiancé's father's 85th birthday, 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. read more

Pane E Vino - This is a picture of birthday dessert for the 85th birthday dinner. As you can see there is no dessert there at all. - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

One of our favorite spots- we always sit at "our table" in the front near the windows (: service is always amazing, food and drinks are DELICIOUS which is why we keep coming back!! read more

Pane E Vino - Funghi chicken - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Came in for a girls dinner and everything was sooo good! Ate way too much! Service was excellent! read more

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STELLAR. Would give more stars if we could! I brought my wife here for her birthday and would again no question. There is valet parking only due to the area and the gentleman there was very quick and professional! Inside, it's nice! dim lit intimate setting. The menu is full of options that all differ from each other in such a way that we took longer to decide than usual but ultimately got the cacio e pepe and the duck confit. 0 notes. Every bite of both was spectacular full of care and flavor and just unbelievable the size of the portions. We took half of EACH home. The bar gave us some complimentary limoncello which was so thoughtful and the ending dessert to share was a tiramisu and affogato which was written with a happy birthday message! Really great people all around and excellent excellent excellent food! 100/10 we'll be back! read more

This is the to do it on The Hill! Johnson and Wales students could learn things here! First greeted immediately with a smile. Seated and water immediately. Our waitress was excellent, attentive and fun. Food was great too. Business dinner, and we are boring eaters with 3 of us ordering the chicken parm. Our guest ordered the special. Dessert and coffee were great. Tiramisu and chocolate cake were outstanding. Things are a bit tight on Federal Hill in most restaurants. Here is no exception, so you will be close to your neighbor while dining. read more

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Delicious food with great wine pairings Impeccable service Cozy yet elegant Highly recommend read more

Went to Pane E Vino last week excited for a nice meal. Took an uber to the restaurant, walked in to a fairly empty restaurant (at ~6:30pm) and was asked if I had a reservation (95% of the tables were empty) and if I had a takeout order. I said we were a walk in (there were two of us).... I was told that they weren't taking walk ins (with no explanation). Really poor customer service. Candidly, the tone was fairly nasty. Will NEVER be back. Look at all of my reviews... I am almost always 5 star. This was awful. For great Vegan food go to Garden Grille. It's amazing. read more

This review was left in my drafts but the experience is hard to forget. The food, atmosphere and service was reminiscent of Italy.

Service was great, our courses came out quickly but we didn't feel rushed. The martinis are amazing, I had the tiramisu espresso martini...perfection! We loved the calamari, Caesar salads, and I did the lobster ravioli. Everyone was happy with their meals and the atmosphere was cozy. Perfect location for a romantic meal. We headed here before going to a show at PPAC. Valet parking takes away the stress of finding a parking spot. read more

Pane E Vino - Coat hooks...loved this detail! - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Dinner last Saturday evening, at this fantastic high end Italian Restaurant on Federal Hill, was, again, the Best ever!!!! A beautiful, romantic space; attentive, professional, courteous, welcoming wait staff; beautifully and artfully prepared, delectable food choices are abundant! The arancini, Braciole di Maiale, stuffed pork chop, and Chocolate Mousse Cake were fantastic! I gaily recommend Pane e Vino, if you want to be treated to the best we have in Rhode Island! read more

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While the food was good, the service was terrible and the main reason for my 3 rating. We tried to give our server the benefit of the doubt given that it was a busy time, but for only 2 drinks and 3 food items, we should not have needed to ask multiple other waiters if they could find our person so we could order/pay. The food itself was good, we ordered the cacio pepe and maccheroncini del cardinale - both were flavorful and had a nice balance of fat that made the meals hearty. We also ordered the tiramisu which was larger than expected and soaked well. The overall vibe was very family friendly and while we enjoyed our meal, the poor service really took away from our experience, and for this reason I will not be returning. read more

Kathleen was so lovely taking care of us tonight. Perfect balance of attentiveness and distance to enjoy the meal. Great support staff too, professional young men. I love it here it was my second visit and the ambiance is just so nice. read more

Pane E Vino - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This was our first visit to Providence, and we chose to stay in the Little Italy neighborhood. We stopped here for dinner and absolutely loved it. Although we didn't have reservations, we arrived early and were seated promptly. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, setting the stage for a wonderful meal. We started with freshly baked bread and olive oil--simple yet outstanding. The fried calamari was perfectly prepared, crisp and flavorful. For our entrées, we enjoyed the grilled pork chop with brown butter gnocchi and the grilled salmon--both were exceptional. Our only regret was being too full to try dessert! read more

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Federal hill has a ton of restaurants and this one stands out. Welcoming, great service and super good food. The Judith point calamari with cherry peppers is awesome. The salads are fresh and really good . There is fresh bread and olive oil. And spaghetti puttanesca is so delicious. We were in a hurry and didn't have time for dessert but I bet they offer some great ones. read more

Visited from our of town. The service was good. The food portion is over the top. Would go back and try different items. read more

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I came back to Pane E Vino and had the bolognese with gluten free pasta. It was delicious and I would recommend. I love how they have several gluten free options:) read more

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The food was really good! The service was excellent; we were really taken care from beginning to end. The ambience was ok. There was not much to look at in terms of the aesthetics of the place. But if your focus was food, drinking, and talking, it was perfect. read more

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Absolutely beautiful restaurant! This place is the perfect spot for an amazing Italian meal and a delicious glass of wine. Whether it is date night, anniversary, or just out for a great meal, this place is a must. Service was incredible and attentive. read more

Pane E Vino - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

First time trying this restaurant with my friend after hearing good reviews from fellow Rhode Islanders. " Pane e Vino" is located on Atwell's in federal hill and, despite being on a busy street, has a quiet and intimate feel. I also enjoyed how present the servers were and they often checked in on my friend and I. Their focaccia and bread rolls were definitely my favorite! Their spaghetti with vongole was good as well, though the pasta itself lacked some flavor. The clams, however, were delicious! Highly recommend them. read more

Pane E Vino - Spaghetti with vongole - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Great service per usual. Justin at the bar takes great care of me every time I come in. The atmosphere is great and very welcoming. The food is delicious and this place is a MUST anytime I am in providence. read more

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Excellent Italian restaurant with great service. It was raining and we walked without an umbrella due to a street closure. The front desk manager offered us cloth napkins to dry off when we walked in. They have a menu of different options and we started with the Arancini, which were crunchy and gooey inside. All of the pasta dishes were cooked properly al dente and the I enjoyed trying a little bit of each. Tables are close to each other and the restaurant is not huge but the ambiance is very lively. We enjoyed our dinner, thank you! read more

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Good food; good ambience and service! A great little Italian restaurant in the heart of Providence!! read more

So good, get the sausage pasta with pink tomato sauce(not pictured). Everyone loved their food, 10/10. Tiramisu also really good and huge portion read more

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Our first time here. We had reservations but were able to get seats at the bar. The gentleman working the door was extremely polite and accommodating. Our bartenders Mike and Justin were F'ing awesome!! They made the night. Great conversation, great recommendations, and they are a great team. We started off with the Burrata and it was delicious. Note: the crostini's were a little thin (high society problem..LOL). We then split the lasagna which was good but just a little on the dry side for us. To end the meal, I had a double expresso and my wife had an expresso martini which both were fantastic. I highly recommend eating here. If possible, sit at the bar. You wont be disappointed. read more

Can I first say that the food was good enough last week to bring my sister back to try other dishes, even if the service wasn't great. Sadly- the service was still questionable. We asked for the San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Riserva and got the San Felice Chianti, which is a good wine don't get my wrong but hasn't aged as long and didn't pair as well with the food we ordered. When the bottle was brought, we double and triple checked from the server, Dwight, and he declared multiple times that it was the correct bottle. Who are we to argue with someone who serves these bottles everyday. Once we started drinking it, we knew it was the wrong one. When the food came, we ordered the special salad of the night and would have eaten it many times over. The goat cheese was a nice touch. The pasta dishes came out and I will tell you, they do Sunday Gravy right! The Fusili Al Ragu Napoletano was a good choice. What wasn't great, was the broken sauce and burnt bacon. My fellow diner said the chocolate chip cannolo was really good and very worth it, even if it was a hot plate that made it melt. Either way, I'm not thrilled that I gave the service a 2nd chance only to see the food be lesser than my first experience which is sad. I will say... the Monday 1/2 price drinks are a reason to go for apps and wine or a cocktail. So far the apps and salads have been amazing. read more

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made reservations early for 8p. I was told that my reservation was for outside. they sat me and my young daughter outside, freezing cold, in front of the trash, and would not help us get rid of a man (likely displaced) who was sitting at our table. needless to say, we left and enjoyed amazing food, great service inside of a very stunning and *warm* restauran. thank you Camille's in Federal Hill for the very swift accommodation. I would stay away from Pane .. especially the hostess Saturday night is so rude. awful and it smells like nasty farm raised salmon in there! I digress. read more

Sat at the bar, service was excellent, very friendly. Ordered an arnold palmer, half size house salad and chicken "funghi" aka marsala. With a side of rigatoni pink sauce. Salad was ok. Pasta was undercooked and chicken was rubbery. You could tell it was cheap breast meat. Mushrooms were great. Thats about it. Oh yeah, very overpriced the bill was $44. Only enjoyable experience was the bartenders. read more

5/5 everything. we came walk in to massimo on a weeknight and they were having a private party so they made us a reservation for pane e vino for 15 min later which is what it took to drive down atwells ave and valet. our server treated us like family. my grandma loved her. i can't believe how amazing this gluten free menu and gluten free bread service is. i didn't miss out on anything from the regular menu. the veal milanese was enormous, our server brought it cut up in 3 knowing we were doing family style sharing. so many leftovers to enjoy too. i will definitely be back. read more

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The food was outstanding as well as the service. I had a florentine stuffed veal chop. It was Hugh. The dish included 2 shrimp and 3 lobster ravioli. It was delicious. My wife had the chicken parmigiana which she said was very good. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

AMAZING, simply amazing. My husband and I were in Providence RI for my birthday weekend. It's a city we go to each year and enjoying picking a restaurant in Federal Hill to try during our visits. I have dined at many fine restaurants in Boston and this one is better than any restaurant we have eaten at in Boston or Providence....for several reasons: Upon walking in, it reminded me of a small restaurant in Boston's North End. We were pleasantly greeted (by the owner if I was to guess). We requested to sit at the bar because that is what we like. The seats had a Happy Birthday sign and sparkles. There were two bartender (Dylan and Mike F) that could possibly have the customer service skills I have ever experienced. I asked if they had blue cheese olives before ordering a dirty martini. Mike told me that Dylan had just finished hand stuffing them YUM! My husband had the Stoli Doli cocktail. After our drinks, Mike F asked if we thought about an appetizer. I mentioned that I read about an eggplant rollatini appetizer in a post but I did not see it on the menu. Dylan overheard our conversation and told us that it used to be on the menu, but he would ask the chef if they would make it. I was touched that he offered to do that and thankful when Dylan came back and said, "yes, the chef will make that appetizer for you." It was delicious - eggplant was so tender, filled with a pillow of ricotta and topped with the perfect amount of cheese and sauce. Next was the bread.....the olive oil and freshly cut crunchy bread. Without asking, Dylan brought us out something they don't normally server. It was sharp cheese with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar to go with the bread. Again, such a nice touch!! Onto the entree - we asked several questions of Dylan and Mike F as we tried to figure out what we wanted to eat. We decided on the Braciold Di Maiale (grilled pork chop, caramelizedfigs, potato gnocchi and roasted cauliflower). We were sold on it when Dylan explained that the chef on duty actually created this dish. To say it was THE BEST pork chop dish I have ever had is an understatement. It was tender, juicy and the outer crust was something a high end restaurant should try to achieve. We also ordered the Patata Croccante (crispy Fontina potato cakes) which were lightly fried and delicious. We ate every morsel - overstuffed but we couldnt push away such delicious food. We didnt try any of the desserts but finished off the night with two shots of their homemade Lemoncello. Again, the bartenders brought the shots over to us without even asking. Their service industry skills are second to none. I will think about this restaurant often and probably wont order a pork chop at any place else. The two bartenders added such a wonderful experience to our night out. So very happy we found Pane E Vino and it will be the only place we eat the next time we are visiting Providence RI. read more

Pane E Vino - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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We just happened upon this treasure as we were dropped off by our Uber in Little Italy. Providence, RI We have traveled to Italy and wow, we were transported back! Greeted with true Italian warmth. Ambiance was perfection! Service over the top as Simone welcomed us like family, with traditional and authentic Italian warmth! Simone had fresh bread brought to our table with a lovely olive oil and olive in a dish for dipping our bread. We ordered the fresh burrata served with sautéd peppers and arugula. Fabulous! My husband ordered the veal Saltimbocca and I ordered the garnicale cacio e pepe which I can rarely find. Both were delicioso! Dessert was decadent; Fresh made cannoli and chocolate molton cake with vanilla bean gelato! Highly recommend this authentic restaurant!! read more

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Very comfortable environment. We sat at the bar. The bartender Alex was very knowledgeable on what could be made gluten free. They have a great gluten free menu. Mondays are half price wine bottle night . We enjoyed a great bottle of Montepulciano . The food was all fabulous. Bread and gluten-free rolls and olives were served to start our meal. The gluten-free rolls were so light and airy like a cloud . Our dinner consisted of gluten-free calamari and baked mushrooms . The marinara sauce on the mushrooms was so delicious it was hard to stop eating . Our main course was pasta with peas and mushrooms. Best part is I have leftovers for lunch ! read more

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Atwells Avenue is a little slice of Italo-phile greatness in the sometimes grungy city of Providence. Though Miami/Fort Lauderdale style hookah bars blasting rap music have infiltrated this once old school street lined with classic Red Sauce Italian joints, it still has a faint feel of Italy's small town piazzas ... if Italy's famous yellow stucco buildings were replaced with giant square triple deckers with vinyl siding. The two most picturesque restaurants on Atwells Avenue (not counting the old school Jimmy Marzilli's Canteen, which looks to be transported from the 1920's) are Constantino's/Venda which looks like it could have been designed by the same Disney Imagineers who built Epcot ... and Pane Vino which looks much more European. To save you time ... a synopsis of the review: - Outdoor seating is the best option as inside is very cramped and people brush past you no matter where you sit. - The food is average, at best, but tries to remain authentic Italian. - If you are eating for atmosphere, this place will make you feel most like you are in Italy (outside). Let's dive in ... We were seated outside and within 5 minutes, a group of old codgers walked out the door and one of them stopped and blasted a loud fart 2 feet away from our faces while we were seated. Welcome to Atwells Avenue at 8 p.m. Aside from our gassy friend who walked promptly to his car after his bout with doorway flatulence, all was pretty good with the atmosphere. Nice flowers in buckets, tables distanced and a great waiter who was very attentive and personable. Constantinos has music and dancing on the weekends if you prefer a more lively atmosphere but the tables are more spaced out at Pane Vino. The food was similar to many RI Italian restaurants ... average. The cacio con pepe (an Italian version of deconstructed macaroni and cheese made with spaghetti, was more like a spaghetti al fredo with pepper. In fairness, outside of Italy, I have not found a suitable version as the American versions seem to go heavy on the cream. The worst dish of the day (other than old man toots) was the Frito Misto. In Italy the batter is just barely there ... lighter than tempura and almost flaky. A little salt and lemon ... dry crisp batter and fresh seafood ... nothing better. What we got here was thick fried batter which was overcooked to almost brown and soggy with oil. Maybe it was double battered and not patted down before plating ... but this was not a frito misto as described on the menu (lightly battered) this was a thick cotlrnmeal style batter. Way too heavy, way too greasy and way too overcooked. I'd have sooner eaten $18 worth of fried dollar bills, which is what it cost. The meatballs were good. I'm used to a crisp/pan fried edge with a juicy inside. (Rao's spoiled me) Most will find them acceptable. Not the best ... not the worst. The red sauce was typical of Providence ... blended to a soup-like consistency and very sugar-sweetened. Again, not the worst I've had but far from the best. The chicken dishes are good. Nicely reduced sauce, cooked well ... maybe a bit on the salty side. Probably nothing someone would complain about ... but nothing to write home about. The seafood di mare was good. The potato cakes served as a side were okay but would have been better if they weren't stone cold in the center making us wonder, Gordon Ramsay-style, if they were fresh or frozen. Much better than the frito misto though. Overall, we felt the atmosphere and good service made up for the lackluster food. You couldn't pay me to eat inside it was so cramped but outside was nice on a summer night. Other than the Frito Misto, everything was edible and okay. I will mention that the wine list was fantastic with several great Napa cabs and Tuscan wines. Maybe a few of the better Tuscan wines I've had ... many were 2016 vintage which is fantastic for that region. We probably would come back for the atmosphere alone. The food we can put up with. Hopefully the farty old men will go on different days. read more

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The restaurant was nicely lit, good atmosphere, knowledgeable wait staff and some add'l staff were training which made me feel good! We had the Calimari and eggplant parm, and bolegnase w/ an extra meatball. It was my son 's Birthday and they left a card and some sunny stars to say HBD!!! We didn't stay for dessert but I'm certain the staff was going to sing in Italian. Our server, Simone was great! read more

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We had to run early from our dinner so took entrees to go. We got the spaghetti puttanesca and guanciale. When we ate them later, both pastas were so dry with barely any sauce at all. There were also basically no guanciale or anchovies. Both of us were very surprised and reasoned that the lack of sauce must be because we got them to-go, but that is still not an excuse. When I say dry btw I mean bone dry. The guanciale pasta especially was pretty bad. The appetizers we got while dining in were great so the drop off in quality was drastic. Hoping to go again to see if the food in restaurant is better, but even if it is I think doing better on to-go would benefit them greatly read more

This was my first time here. I came for the raisin bread pudding that my cousin swears by it is the BEST. Well, I must say is pretty dawn delicious. If you are a fan like me with the bread pudding you should give it a try to this one. Definitely recommend this place for that. The place itself is pretty nice and cozy and so are the employees. read more

Pane E Vino - Aperol spritz - Italian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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My first time here and I was very impressed. The food was delicious, the menu had every classic Italian dish you can think of. We loved the Arancini appetizer and for our entrees, my wife got the gnocchi which is made in-house and I got the bolognese; both had perfectly cooked pasta and flavorful sauces. The staff was extremely welcoming and attentive. When I want Italian food, Pane E Vino will definitely be a go-to spot from now on. Make sure to make reservations because it's a small restaurant. read more

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Five stars beginning to end. I was worried about parking (busy Federal Hill neighborhood) and was so happy to see a valet waiting to park my car. That started things off right. Then somehow they knew it was our anniversary, and not only was our table decorated with a card and flower petals - everyone who came to the table wished us a happy day. Nice touch. The food was amazing. Olives and oil and bread were lovely to start, then we had some kind of cheese baked with mushrooms and red sauce - heavenly. I would have been content with that and a glass of wine. But no, we tried the fettuccine with mushrooms and peas in a creamy sauce, and the cacio e pepe - both perfectly executed. We really should have stopped there, but the dessert list beckoned- olive oil cake (sounds weird, I know, but so good!) and cannoli AND affogato. We had to waddle to the car, in the end, but it was a happy waddle. Love the atmosphere (kind of a busy, friendly, happening vibe) and the low-key respectful and friendly staff. We will definitely not be waiting for our next anniversary to plan a return trip! read more

I always have a 5 star experience at the restaurants in the DeQuattro group. Our server was Dwight and he was top notch! When you get a server like him, you definitely want to come back. Food was superb- Caesar salad, chicken funghi, and the incredible affogato. All nicely sized portions. The drinks such as our pear martinis were also excellent. Look forward to returning read more