We loved the experience of Persimmon!! The pictures online really do not do it justice. It is nestled into a really cute neighborhood in Providence and the interior is very homey. Everything on the menu sounded delicious so we ordered a lot of things! Everything was amazing and we were really really impressed with everything we ordered, from drinks, apps, entrees, and desserts. This is probably the best food in all of Providence! My only complaint is that the dinner took a long long time, but because the food was so so so good, we didn't mind waiting. I would highly highly recommend! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Providence during my college years. We got the duck, pasta, and another egg-based appetizer to share although the menu most likely has been updated. The complimentary bread comes with the most flavorful olive oil. The ambiance was very nice - modern yet classy. Would definitely revisit it when I go back for college reunions read more

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a quintessential restaurant in providence, persimmon has been there since the beginning (aka when I started college in 2018). things that were ordered: - delicata squash - delicious, so savory, would get again - deviled eggs - im gonna be honest i dont know why I got this one because I don't love deviled eggs but they tasted good enough (honestly would not get again) - chicken wings in sauce - REALLY REALLY good highly recommend this, the chicken was freshly fried and plump to the taste - black squid ink pasta - really earthy and nutty, the sauce clung to the noodles extremely well - gnocchi - good - duck leg - so tender and well cooked - cheesecake - a bit confusing because it had mint and felt a bit savory but a good desert to end on nevertheless read more

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Went for a large party, always difficult to do well. Food perfect, service perfect. They did a wonderful job with a difficult task. Would love to go back. read more

Everything about this place is great from the layout of the restaurant to the presentation of the food and beverages. The menu is impressive and most reviews may be about the food. We were impressed by the friendliness and knowledge of the entire staff. So many people several and people checking on us at all the right times. We can't wait to return to check out more items on the menu .Persimmon considered by some as the best restaurant in Providence. This place exceeded our high expectations read more

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I use to enjoy this place, but recently went there for a birthday. The occasion was put on the reservation and they did absolutely nothing for it. The service was also extremely slow and the server was unprofessional. I will not go back to this place ever again. Would not recommend. read more

Really happy we came here! We went with the chef's tasting menu, and were very impressed by the creativity of the chef. Multiple dishes were like "I've never tasted anything like this'". The combination of ingredients were often out of box but perfect. They also were very accommodating with our dietary restrictions, husband is gluten free and I have to eat fully cooked food with my pregnancy, so they did a fully customized thing for us, which was amazing and made us feel really special. Their menu obviously changes often, so it's very nice to have seasonal, fresh ingredients. I can tell a lot of people here come repeatedly, which is another great sign. Overall definitely a place worth coming! Love the chef and our server! read more

very good restaurant in Providence, RI went there with my wife and father while in town, was well priced and food was delicious read more

Great place, food was amazing and service is spectacular . Definitely worth a try! Little place on the east side with amazing food read more

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I got to visit Persimmon (finally). The food was great. I got to try a few different things with the beef tartare really standing out. The portions were perfect for trying various dishes; so I did. Sitting at the kitchen bar was great to see how the food was prepared. Everything was great including the service. Really well done. I can't wait to go back. read more

Persimmon - Beef tartare - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

As a local, Persimmon has come to be my favorite special occasion eatery. With their phenomenal drought cocktails, pair the croquettes or (best ever) deviled eggs. The black spaghetti is a dish I'd get double orders of, it's that good. And the desserts, particularly the seasonal ones, are lovely. Kevin is always so warm to greet us, and it is always a treat to sit in a cozy nook looking over Hope Street. read more

Persimmon - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Highly Recommend ! This is a rare finding high quality restaurant. I am defini a foodie but also extremely picky. I haven't got lucky to find a gem for the last couple years. This is the one I finally found in years! Persimmon is one of the farm to table concept that gets fresh ingredients from local but also includes from afar in unique, one of a kind way. Flavor and combination of ingredients are brilliant. All spices were never overtaking the natural and original tastes of the ingredients. Their service was amazing and the staffs were having great knowledge of each dishes. There was a wedding on the side space at the restaurant, which was so cute! Because of the greatness of their foods, I could even consider to have my wedding there! I have been waiting so long to try to find the opportunity but finally made it and it was so much worth it than expected. I would definitely visit Providence just for Persimmon, without hesitation. read more

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We've been wanting to try Persimmon ever since we heard that it was one of Jacques Pepin's favorite restaurants in Providence - and it didn't disappoint! Lively, cheerful, and welcoming on this mild Friday evening, we started off on the right foot with an amuse-bouche of rosemary-scented focaccia with olive oil and salt. We shared appetizers of: salmon tartare, deviled eggs with smoked trout, vegetable croquets, and brussels sprout salad (nice hint of kimchi in there, just enough for some bite). All were excellent, particularly the salad and salmon tartare. We followed with a tasting of all their pastas: spaghetti bolognese, ravioli cacio et pepe, sweet potato gnocchi, and black (squid ink) pasta. These were all very good, with the ravioli and the bolognese being simply outstanding. The only downside was the lack of a bread basket to sop up all the leftover sauces - but we did a pretty good job regardless with our spoons and fingers! For my main entree, I had their foie gras and duck neck confit - this was lusciously decadent and the duck neck confit was surprisingly tasty and crisply seared. My daughters had the duck breast and duck leg confit - these were also very good with a nicely crisped skin; as well as the pork shoulder which was very tender and juicy. For dessert, we shared the chocolate tart, pizelle with passionfruit mousse, and ricotta fritters with a rosemary/olive oil ice cream; these were interesting but not quite as impressive as their appetizers and entrees. Wait staff was very pleasant and attentive; and the chefs work in an open-view kitchen and fun to watch. read more

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Went for a birthday dinner and tried the tasting menu with a foie gras add on. We've tried the tasting menus at Bayberry Garden and Gracie's and this one is right up there! Each course was spaced out well and was just enough food that we left very satisfied. Drinks were strong and delicious and service was top notch. Will definitely be back and can't wait to try some of the regular menu items! read more

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If you're looking for a small, quiet and somewhat romantic restaurant for a special occasion, Persimmon may be just what you're looking for. They specialize in smaller plates with a changing menu. Food is excellent. Be sure to leave room for desert. read more

From start to finish, we were treated with kindness and consideration by an extremely professional hospitality staff. The meals we had matched the service. The dinners were beautifully presented and equally delicious. We plan on coming back to sample the other offerings. read more

We were a party of four on New Year's Eve celebrating our anniversaries. We started at the bar for a cocktail before dinner when they opened at 5 PM and we had one of the first reservations at 5:30 PM. (We finished dinner at 10:45 PM) Yes, we were there for for a total of 6 hours! The chef was accommodating when they let our table order one prix fixe dinner option and three chef tastings (They would not have been able to do a chef tasting menu for a vegetarian so they let her order the four course prix fixe menu). Although the service tonight was not as it should have been, the food was still amazing. The problem was that we waited 30 to 40 minutes between plates at times and they forgot the wine pairing on three different occasions. I had to ask for the wine myself and sometimes it even came after I finished the course. This is just not acceptable at a restaurant of this quality and I would have been understanding if the manager took something off the bill at the end. It was New Year's Eve and they were busy because there was a table of 40 that obviously took precedence over our table of four. However, there were many other tables that changed over to new customers 2 to 3 times while we were there. It was like they forgot about us at times. Like I said, when it takes over five hours to finish a tasting and they can't follow through like they normally would, there should have been an apology and the bill should have comped in someway. We didn't complain, but we shouldn't have to at a place like this. read more

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Best restaurant in RI in my opinion. I dream about the squid ink pasta. It's impossible for us to visit and not order almost the entire menu. And the wine list is incredible. *photos are from 2 separate visits. Bring back the deconstructed pb&j dessert! read more

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Always went for celebrations Small plates Expensive prices But solid in flavor and service and quality Definitely one of my favorite spots in Providence read more

Amazing gem in the Providence, RI area. Arrived 30minutes early and was seated right away. Ambiance was cozy, dimly lit, and we'll decorated. Food was fresh with flavors really well balanced! Be warned some appetizers I felt were a smidge over priced.. we ordered the stuffed chicken wing for $9 which was a bit steep for a single wing (but I will say was executed really well). The entrees/ mains are also on the smaller side. My advice: order a protein dish and a carb. Desserts were however really generously proportioned by price point (compared to entrees) and superbly done. Solid place, will be back to try their tasting menu if ever in the area! read more

I'm a little late in writing this review. Sine we went last month. I took my wife to Persimmon for our 18th anniversary. This was a really cool experience. My wife told me the portions are really small, she said it's all about the experience. And that it was, in a good way. When we arrived we were sat at a nice two top in the corner of the restaurant. Which love because I love to observe everything and everyone. Our waiter (George) was great. Very informative and helped us through the whole experience. We started with the Croquettes and a grilled salad. The Croquettes were delicious. The salad was too salty for my taste, but my wife loved it. Then our 2nd course, my wife had the vegan eggplant lasagna, again absolutely delicious, I had the spaghetti bolognese. It was rich and creamy, totally on point. Then we had the seared sea scallops. Now that was a home run! We both loved that dish. For dessert my wife had the strawberry cheesecake. It was cute when it came out there were three little pieces of the strawberry Cheesecake like the size of a half dollar. Like I said it was cute. The presentation on all the dishes were very good. Really big plates almost platters with a small portion of that dish. I'm not complaining about the size I'm just trying to describe them accurately. The ambiance was very trendy I guess you could say. It was packed and very loud in there. Almost to the point where I was getting a tad bit uncomfortable. Great people watching for sure. I'm really glad we went, it was a good experience for sure. Will we eat there again? Yes! They change up the menu on a fairly regular basis. I'd give this experience a 7.5 out of 10. read more

We did the Chef Tasting and were disappointed. While the service was friendly, it was very inconsistent. Some of the dishes came out either too hot or too cold. The first course burned my taste buds. They went overboard on the truffles and a lot of the food was bland. I will say the atmosphere was nice. May try again down the road. Not worth the price. read more

Craig needs to grow up to be honest. believe it or not our waiter who did not refill our water once chased us outside to complain and lecture me over how $20 was not sufficient enough for his service as if my partner and I are not grown adults who work 8 hours a day. As a loyal customer I personally will not be returning. I'm sorry Craig that our cold hard cash was not enough for you. I'll give you my heart next time love. To be completely honest though the night was going great and that really ruined it all. It ruined the experience and the spot for us. Cuz we were really big fans read more

Persimmon is absolutely incredible!!! If you go - GET THE CHEFS TASTING! The "five courses" felt like 9. They were all thoughtfully created and excellently executed. It was amazing from start to finish. We tried mocktails and cocktails, both wonderful. I highly recommend an espresso. Definitely get a deviled egg! They handled my dairy allergy with thought and care. I didn't miss a beat compared to the regular menu. Even dessert was amazing! If you're in the providence area, persimmon is a MUST! read more

Persimmon - Espresso - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Wowow this place! I can't say enough good things. My boyfriend and I came for Valentines dinner, and boy was it worth the money! We got the tasting menu with wine pairing, plus the foie gras. Omg the food was to die for. The sommelier gave us great education about wines and his pairings were delectable. Seriously heaven in every bite! I almost died with the truffle and mushroom risotto. My soul left my body with the foie gras. That chicken coconut curry was a perfect dance of creamy flavorful goodness in my mouth. My only regret was that we had neither the money nor the stomach space to eat more. There were tables with pasta dishes that looked amazing, but unfortunately we didn't get any on the tasting menu. I am determined to go back next time just so I can try more things on the menu! P.S. I was too focused on the food to take pics of everything we ate. So here's only pics of 3 things! Does not do the experience justice. read more

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Hands down one of the best places in RI. Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable staff. Exquisite food, and the ambiance is excellent. The nook table is the absolute best. read more

Good but pricey... Nice neighborhood vibe, fresh ingredients and decent cocktails. Service is good with attentive waiters. A good summer place to sit on the sidewalk and enjoy the weather. read more

Had a lovely birthday dinner last night. Waitstaff and manager were super friendly, gracious and accommodating. The food was excellent. A memorable evening all around. read more

One of the better spots in PVD and maybe RI. Parking is on the street so you may have to hunt a bit. Be careful when booking - do not use Open Table (they are on Resy) as it books you at Persimmon in Maryland. We discovered that en route but they were able to fit us in at the bar. They said our mistake was not uncommon.. Four of us had a nice evening although sitting parallel via bar sitting. However, that ensured even better service as the bartender was there at all times. We had a round of cocktails (their mezcal version is quite good). Split 2 appetizers - good but not memorable and not quite enough to split for 4. Entrees were superb - short rib, pork loin. scallops, and a pasta dish. And of course everyone had a glass of wine. We split 2 desserts - apple tart and cheesecake. Damages with tip was $320. Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Value 3/5 (average) Cleanliness 5/5 (and spotless rest rooms) Noise 3/5 (about right) Decor 4/5 read more

Really intimate and relaxing atmosphere. Portion sizes are small, so we got multiple plates to share and was able to try a little bit of everything. Fav dish was the salmon tartare, but the pastas were great too. Server was super friendly and gave us great recommendations for food & drinks as well. read more

Persimmon - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Six of us enjoyed dinner at Persimmon. This is a small-plate format restaurant offering an outstanding array of creative choices. Our entire party praised each aspect of our dinner; service (by Antonia), food, presentation, bar service, wine list. We enjoyed a creamy, flavorful sunchoke soup, smoked salmon, foie gras, crispy rice, amazing deviled eggs with smoked trout mouse, filet mignon and more. A full bar is offered along with a respectable wine list. Our Oregon pinot noir was very enjoyable especially after airing for 15 minutes or so. Our server Antonia was knowledgeable, friendly, very helpful and provided outstanding recommendations and service. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PERSIMMON. read more

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The service was excellent. The wait staff was attentive and knowledgeable. We visited on a Friday at 5. I'd say the restaurant was 30% full, certainly not crazy busy. After our drinks arrived, we ordered 2 appetizers, the croquettes and the squash, neither were hot, close to room temperature. They had to have been made before we ordered them. Next we ordered the black spaghetti and my wife got a ravioli, I believe. Both were small but tasty portions. Pretty place, but our visit was just okay. read more

Lovely place to have an outside dinner in the summer. Local rotating dinner menu. Superb choices, great atmosphere outside, knowledgeable waiter and great tasting food. Highly recommend, will return. read more

Fabulous dinner at persimmon. We did it family style with a bunch of apps, a fish entree, and then some shared pastas and desserts. Emma was a fantastic waitress guiding us through the menu and options. Really well worth the visit. read more

This is mainly a slightly cautionary tale for those planning on trying the tasting menu. Our son is a foodie. On his 18th birthday he asked to go to Persimmon for the tasting menu. It was pretty good! The courses were all perfectly sized, delicious and satisfying. It was very nice and the bill was not shockingly priced, though certainly not cheap. The only thing that was a little weird was, when my husband didn't finish the fish course, there was a bit of an interrogation by the server. Fast forward seven years, he wants to go again for the tasting menu for his 25th. That's this year. So, turns out it's a lot more expensive - understandable. More money doesn't imply the same or better quality. Let me tell you, the portions were almost amuse bouche sized, except for the pork belly, which was edible at best. Otherwise none of it was memorable in the least. But also, the whole table has to have it if one person is having it. Bottom line is, if my son thinks we're going back for his 30th, we are not. Oh, and also, the tasting menu is disappointing. . Service was fine though. No interrogations this time. read more

My husband and I were visiting from out of town and had a great dinner here. Did not get picture of our first dish, salmon tartare on crispy rice bc it was quickly devoured. This was followed by amazing black spaghetti bottarga, halibut with leeks, and beef cheek with mushrooms. For dessert we had a delicious airy rhubarb mousse with strawberries and pistachios. If we lived here, we would definitely go back. Highly recommend. read more

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Such a high quality place. Attention to detail and food quality is incredible. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, and receptive to food allergies. read more

Persimmon - Spaghetti Bolognese - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Easily one of the best meals of my life and a wonderful time for my birthday this year. The vision of this eatery is clear and the love and passion the staff has for it is obvious. The atmosphere was lovely, and I appreciate when the kitchen is integrated into the dining area in some way. The service was hands down the best I've ever personally had, being so attended to truly makes you feel special within the dining experience. The food itself was incredibly fresh and thoughtful, came out promptly, everything we had was interesting, exciting, and cooked beautifully. The cocktails were absolutely delicious and the wine selection was fabulous. Everything at Persimmon was perfection and I highly recommend going if you're looking for a romantic dining experience. read more

"Persimmon is the best because all the waiters treat you really well and the food is delicious. I recommend the bolognese and Shirley Temples. I would tell people to go there because you feel like royalty when you're there. It is a very special place. I loved it there, and I think you'll love it there, so give it a go!" Adalynn (9) read more

Persimmon - a man and a woman sitting on a bench in front of a restaurant - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The food was amazing! Our party of four shared fresh oysters and deviled eggs; both fresh and delicious. We each ordered a different entree and the two pasta dishes were excellent . The Haddock was good and the duck delicious. The service was excellent, attentive and fun. We sat at chef's counter and it was fun and interesting to watch them at work. I highly recommend this restaurant read more