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    4.4 (401 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Leang L.

    Been wanting to try this place for sometime now and saw that there was an opening for Friday night at 7pm and made reservations. I got there a bit early and was seated right away. Initially, I was only going to get three items, but decided on the tasting menu. Food was aesthetically, pleasing, and tasty. My server was very knowledgeable with explaining the dishes. All the dishes came out in a timely order. Favorite bite of the night was the fig and foie. I'll be back to try their pasta dishes.

    Adina B.

    Came here for our anniversary - it's our second time. Love being able to sit and look into the open kitchen. My husband can't have anything cooked with alcohol and our waiter was so great about double checking everything we ordered with the kitchen. What's also amazing is that the bar can recreate any cocktail w/ zero proof spirits. They are amazing. The food - as always was delicious and interesting and always seasonal. For a place that's so upscale the vibe is always comfortable. I think our waiter happened to overhear it was our anniversary and when dessert came out we saw the little chocolate on it wishing us a happy anniversary. It's the little touches that matter.

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    Sarah A.

    Really enjoyed our experience here. Extremely impressed with their honey nut squash soup with Parmesan emulsion and the black spaghetti with bottarga di muggine. I also had the pumpkin gnocchi with Maitake mushrooms, turnip, parsnip and sage but would not recommend as highly. Great Old Fashioned. They have a new menu everyday but the black spaghetti is apparently a regular feature. Service was okay but could have been more proactive about refilling our waters. Cute art and overall nice atmosphere that was conducive to catching up with my friend. Loved that they didn't rush us and we enjoyed four courses over three hours. Time flies! This place is pricer than many others in the area but great cuisine and chill atmosphere. Looking forward to returning here!

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    Ted K.

    Pleasant space at once old and new (like me!) that is a great place for a date. The sourdough, Rhode Island oyster with sea urchin. Hokkaido sea scallops, foie gras, agnolotti and orange honey tart were all amazing. Next time I'll pass on the strip loin which was okay but not at the level of the other dishes. My favorite place in Providence

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    Meghan O.

    Julia was such a great server! For our first time she was super chill, made great recommendations and didn't make us feel foolish for not having been before or knowing to order plates to share. I wish I had gotten pictures of our app (oysters were the best I have ever had). And my sloe gin fizz was refreshing. We split a pasta dish with scallops - and I really enjoyed the scallops. They melt in your mouth. My mother had the duck and I had the beef. It was perfectly prepared. For dessert we shared the chocolate tart and the apple cake with rosemary ice cream. My mom preferred the apple cake - and I'll agree that the ice cream was top notch but overall I'd go for the chocolate again. The restaurant is set up in such a nice way that each section feels intimate and cozy. Where I sat I could see the kitchen and the food prep which I always enjoy. There's something so cool about a well run kitchen and watching people put the final touches on the dishes as they come out always interests me, there was clearly a level of care being put out. It was a pricy night out - so it's a treat for sure. I'd like to go back and sit at the bar and get one of their tartare dishes sometime.

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    Jessyca M.

    We were pleasantly surprised to get walk-in seating on a Saturday night. The service was friendly and attentive. However, the food took a bit longer to arrive than we had hoped. I found the portion sizes to be small; I ordered the agnolotti and only received six pieces. On the other hand, the salmon was very tasty. The restaurant has plenty of seating available with nice windows and pretty furniture.

    Husain V.

    Really nice date night spot or a spot to catch up with friends. Ambiance is nice and warm. The staff were very accommodating and friendly as well. The food wassss, well it was just okay, but not everything. We felt like everything was over seasoned and couldn't really take many bites of the lobster risotto. The lobster tasted chewy and raw. The cheese in it was also very over powering. I wouldn't be opposed to going back, but idk there would have to be a very good reason to. I want to give this review 4 stars, but seemed more of a 3.5 only because of the food.

    Chloe H.

    Top 3 restaurant in Providence. Book reservations in advance, they are always busy. Never really have any complaints here other than the way your clothes smell when you leave - the open kitchen is cool to watch and worth it though. The bolognese and squid ink pasta are always a must. The foie gras always great, especially the one they served w/ cornbread. Drool. Duck dishes are nice and crispy and the other meats are always succulent. TIP: It's pricey here but worth it. You will not get massive portions- two of us usually get 1-2 apps, 2 pastas and a 1 meat entree each and it's enough + their delicious desserts.

    Have been 3-4 times now and I've never left disappointed. The food is always so well prepared and stunning. The servers are very knowledgeable and give great recommendations, bartenders are very friendly, and the atmosphere is very classy. Perfect for a date night

    Little gem salad, deviled eggs, salmon croquettes
    Kathryn D.

    Hands down one of the best restaurants in Providence. Phenomenal, well balanced dishes. Great espresso martinis, great ambiance. The deviled eggs are to die for.

    Sweet corn filled agnolotti
    Heather R.

    Very yummy and great service. Wish the portions were a little larger. We had a party of four. We shared the croquettas for an appetizer and then each got a pasta dish. One person also ordered a salad. I feel like we should have maybe gotten a meat dish to share as well as the pastas. We also ordered 3 desserts. Delicious food, but definitely no leftovers. I want to return and try their famous black spaghetti.

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    Victoria K.

    Simply outstanding! As a typical Rhode Islander, I avoided driving out of my normal radius and never visited Persimmon when it was located in Bristol. Now that it's in Providence, I was so excited to try it and can't believe I waited so long to do so. It was one of my favorite food experiences in a long while. Our server was helpful but laidback and low key (the perfect balance). I really enjoyed the Don Johnson cocktail and would get it again and again on future visits. We sampled several items to share, including a grilled cucumber salad, shishito peppers, and braised greens croquettas. Each of these items was incredible. They were all so different yet each was perfectly balanced in flavor and texture. We couldn't find a single flaw. Each of us selected a pasta entree. My friend loved her black spaghetti and I loved my agnolotti. Again, the dishes were flawless. Finally, the summer-inspired Paris Brest was the perfect culmination to this incredible meal. Now that I've finally discovered the absolute joy that is dining at Persimmon, I can't wait to come back!

    Hasan K.

    A few weeks ago we returned to dine here with friends from out of town. It's one of our favorite restaurants in Providence. The place, the food and the staff , Andrew R - are very welcoming. We ordered a range of food and drinks, starting with a margarita, Tullemore Dew, cardinal Sin and the curiously named penicillin. For food we shared deviled eggs, croquettes, and a salad. Followed by black spaghetti, lasagna, chicken and duck. We had a bottle of Pinot Noir. And ended with a tasty chocolate tart. One of the very few 5-star places in the city. Although an expensive meal ($80/head) it was worth it.

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    Food is always amazing, cozy and warm place, service is great. The only negative I see is the noise level.

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    Delicious! Service was fantastic! Food was great-received recommendations from wait staff and they all were right on. I'd return again!

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    Loved their desserts, but rest of dishes were not satisfactory. Service and ambience were nice.

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