Romantic setting and a terrific, welcoming staff. All the classics here are great- escargot, fries, you name it. Expensive? Sure- but you get what you pay for, and you probably knew it would be BEFORE you came. It's not an every night spot- it's where you go for a special night out. The criticisms I read in the reviews below are moronic. Service isn't slow, it's in the european tradition- you don't rush through a meal, it's a process. The owner Bob will gladly explain any questions you have about the menu or the wine list- he's a good guy. The type of person who'd give Pot au feu a 1 star review is the same type of asshole who'd write an entire paragraph review trashing the local gas station read more

Everything was perfect as always. We went to the Bastile Day dinner in the street with 10 of us in the group. Music, Food, all the wine you can consume. Then a march to the war monument across the street to lay wreaths. What a fantastic evening. read more

I can't recommend this restaurant strongly enough. I came here with my wife and the experience from start to finish was stellar. Our waitress Cortney was not only very personable, but also highly knowledgable about the menu and wine pairings. The portions are generous and the food is delicious. Judging from what we saw and the staff we encountered, Bob and his wife have put as much effort into building a solid team of employees as they have in building a cozy ambience into the restaurant experience. read more

My first visit, I can't wait to return! Fell in love immediately with the ambiance and warmth. True architectural eye candy. Beautifully appointed. Friendly, knowledgable, staff. You know they love working there. Bob, the very charming owner, shared some interesting and highly entertaining RI history. My filet was outstanding along with everything else, the hot bread, the dressing(s), the hand stuffed blue cheese olives for martinis. So much attention to small details that contributed to a special dining experience. Try their signature ginger vodka too! Their crème brûlée has earned all the accolades. Save room! read more

Pot au Feu - French Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

It's been a long time since we were last here - too long, as in pre-kids, as in 25+ years ago, as in ... well, enough said. So I'm happy to re-acquaint ourselves with this premier restaurant and introduce my adult children to further their palates. And it didn't disappoint! We started with appetizers of escargot (bien sur!), terrine de campagne, and a wild mushroom pate. The escargot were succulent - only complaint was that we needed more garlic butter to sop up with the bread. The terrine de campagne was rustic, fatty, and flavorful. The pate of wild mushrooms was outstanding and delicate. For main plates, I had their crepes de boeuf in a sauce Diane - good and the sauce definitely needed plenty of bread to savor. One daughter had lamb shank, another had duck confit, and my third daughter had boeuf bourguignon. All were tasty and well-cooked but the standout was the boeuf bourguignon: so rich and deeply flavorful. My wife meanwhile, quietly enjoyed and engulfed their vegetarian cassoulet which she said was delicious and satisfying. We still had room for dessert (absolument !) and shared a wonderfully refreshing citron mousse, a rich and intense chocolate custard, and a classic crepes Suzette. Very good. Wait staff and service was excellent; and the owner also made the rounds to each table, a nice personal touch. read more

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What a hidden gem! If you are looking for an authentic French restaurant, then look no further. The ambience is cozy, romantic and just absolutely stunning. The service was great and the Owner came by to chat and told us a bit about the history of the restaurant. Every meal comes with bread and salad. The bread is served warm with a homemade butter. There were several meals on the menu that I wanted to try but I ended up ordering the Coquilles St. Jacques et Crevettes Lorraine, which was scallops and shrimp in a sour cream, bacon and horseradish sauce. It was very tasty. My husband and I were very pleased with our experience and decided we will definitely be back. read more

Pot au Feu - Coquilles St. Jacques et Crevettes Lorraine - French Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Came here on Valentine's Day and it was totally unreal on every level, but not in a good way. My friend's employer apparently pre-paid and made reservations for her, and in hindsight I feel like he deliberately punked her just for the story. We were definitely the youngest people there by about 15 years, which was already a hilarious start. Throughout 85% of the dinner, though, not including a brief intermission, the owner of the restaurant (who clearly fancies himself a stand up comedian and loves the sound of his own voice) was giving a long-winded powerpoint presentation about historical figures and monuments in Providence. I guess it was cool to learn about some local history, but obviously not the setting one would choose for an intimate evening with a significant other. Then the food... Woof. Appetizer was a head of romaine lettuce, artichoke hearts, and shrimp that was drenched in what tasted like grocery store salad dressing and mayonnaise. Pass. Entre was a choice of duck or chicken with steamed broccoli. Both dry, unseasoned, and completely flavorless. No thank you. Dessert? A teacup filled with nutella and reddi whip. ...Seriously? My friend and I just kept exchanging looks of consternation and disbelief, since we couldn't hear each other talk over the sound of the owner prattling on to his captive, bamboozled audience. We left pretty much right after the "dessert", but looking back I wouldn't be surprised if this was actually just a loosely thrown together pitch event to try and sell geriatrics timeshares in Jupiter, Florida. It definitely had the tone and atmosphere of a drunk dad giving a rambling speech at a wedding reception, and you just let him carry on since he basically paid for the whole thing. But yeah, I wouldn't recommend this place if you like good food or being able to talk to the people you came with. read more

Finally tried this place. Server was super friendly. Food was good. Escargot was good but not the best I've ever had.. I think slightly over cooked. Great wine selection. Some of the best onion soup we've ever had. Overall pretty salty but nothing egregious. Wish I had paid attention ahead of time and knew to try their mushroom selections so will definitely try that next time. read more

The atmosphere is cozy, I had the duck and it was delicious, the service was good, our waitress was very attentive. read more

Pot au Feu - Duck - French Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Cute website, foodies, critical thinking, food savvy consumers, etc go f... yourself....ok, no problem. If food and service was incredible, I give in. But. Initial service was slow. 2019 wine we ordered turned out to be 2020. Owner gave us a 10 minute spiel how in the global warming era it does not matter, but that is completely wrong. Climate change is gradual and irregular, you have good and bad years for wine growth despite global warming. So, basically misrepresenting blatantly on the menu. Laziness or intent. Bread is not french, its sweet. Sweet butter complements it, but makes it even less french. Escargot is missing most of the parsley garlic flavor, it is a lame flavor. Foies Gras, we thought it would be made in house...did not seem like it. Canned, I have that at home. Liver. I do not know how to describe it....it had an interesting taste, but not a good one. Would never order again. Salad, not fresh at all. Limp. Desert, the crepe, a chewy disaster. Owner was schmoozing with us for 10 minutes. If you spent 60 minutes trying to get a real french chef this could have been much greater for this restaurant than that 10 minutes of small talk. -------------------------------- I never write long reviews like this. Their snarky website got me interested, but also rose my anticipation level. It was so disappointing, and I feel so duped by the other reviews, that it made me angry. Real french food is really good. This is a real misrepresentation of french food. Possibly I am spoiled, I have been to France many times and possibly I expect too much from a small city French restaurant. Website snobbery at first was a refreshing take on American critique, which often is personal and subjective...but now I understand it better. They don't mean to take the responsibility, they just want people who understand quality, real french food, to stay away. They want to fool the unwitting. read more

We always have a great experience at Pot au Feu! Fun environment, great service, and even better food! If you haven't been yet, it's a must visit! read more

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There is limited option for vegetarians but the place is known and famous for their mushrooms. The bread there is one of the best i have ever eaten. Note that they do teach you how to bake or cook if you are interested. The soup was great, my wife doesn't eat mushrooms either so we had limited options. The owner was kind enough to make something different which was a great service that he provided by being accommodating. The table was a little small to hold all our dishes. They do offer space for small office parties. Note it says they are the oldest French restaurant in USA. read more

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Delicious classical French cuisine. Ambiance was warm and cozy and quiet. Felt like a trip to Paris! read more

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The oldest French restaurant in America! A space to host exclusive dinner parties, events or take cooking lessons or maybe just a romantic dinner for 2.....They have it all! I don't think French cuisine and vegetarian go together in the same sentence. Esp. If you don't eat mushrooms too. That was pretty much how my dinner was binged on bread and a plate the nice chef put together just for me. The dessert was a shot of molten fudge. Small portion, great impact. I could eat a big bowl of just that. But if you eat meat I'm sure your promised to have a good time. The ambiance is perfect, romantic dim lighting feels like your underground away from all the hustle and bustle. Service was excellent and price is not bad too. Dinner for 2 about $50-$75. Highly recommended! read more

Pot au Feu - French Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I honestly was really expecting more. The only thing I liked was my drink which I would get again. The food was truly just sub par. The bread was hot dog bread, not a French baguette. The food was flavorless - i got the bouillabaisse and did not like it at all. We got the pate sampler to share and perhaps that was the only tolerable part to the meal (only reason for the 3 stars but it's me being generous). The price range on this is so expensive. I expected a lot and it was just awful. Would not go back and save your money. read more

Pot au Feu - French Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I have been coming to Pot au Feu since the 1980s, and it continues to be truly wonderful. Bob Burke's dream continues to flourish, and that is rather comforting in a world of often frightening changes. I was with a friend from China, and so we ordered very "standard" and "traditional" choices, which at Pot au Feu are always delicious, although not as adventurous as I might sometimes choose. So I am more to blame for this "4-star" review than is the restaurant. In short, when one goes out on a limb for an unusual special at Pot au Feu, it usually hits the "5-star" mark. To start, I had the "GGGG" drink, which was sort of "all things ginger" (including housemade ginger-infused vodka) and was very delicious, and reflected the fragrant essence of fresh ginger. Recommended. We shared a large onion soup gratinee, which (as usual) was very good. It actually is a balanced soup, so the amounts of broth, onions, bread and cheese don't overwhelm the other ingredients. It is also not overly salty, and the gruyere taste is not lost to it. Entrees all come with a small salad, fresh and tasty, with crumbled bleu cheese. I have always loved their dijon vinaigrette, and it is still as flavorful and pungent as ever. My friend and I used some fresh, warm baguette to clean up the last of it. A simple procedure, but a simple pleasure as well. My friend had crepes filled with tenderloin and wild mushrooms, in a creamy (and yet light) sauce. She was very pleased with it, and there were several different varieties of wild mushrooms (it seems that in 2022, the varieties of wild mushrooms are sometimes narrow, but here a wide range were on display. I ordered the roasted duck with raspberry, which is a generous serving that includes a confit and a breast. The breast was a little drier than I prefer, but likely as a cost of the skin being perfectly crisp. With ratatouille and the roasted dill potatoes, it's now (in my creeping old age!) more than I can finish. Back in my good old days, it would have been thoroughly devoured! As we were going to walk around the river for a Water Fire event, we skipped desserts (but their chocolate pot de creme should not be missed, for first-timers!). As stated, there is something very satisfying, and by now it is also comforting, to know that after some 40 years, Pot au Feu continues its winning gastronomic ways. Julia Child would be very proud! read more

I used to go to Pot Au Feu for lunch regularly when I worked downtown in the early 1990s. We decided to spend our anniversary at the restaurant there this year. In most ways, the restaurant has literally not changed, which is a good thing. To begin our celebration, we opted for the champagne toast that begins with the popping of the cork with a sword. Sabrage is a technique for opening a champagne bottle with a saber. The owner of the restaurant is not just an experienced sommelier but an experienced Sabreur, and a member of an exclusive club of Sabreurs who regales on the history and practice. It is a pricey addition to a celebration but, we thought, well worth the experience, particularly since the owner has the charm and personality to make it even more so. On to the food and wine.... The wine list was short and so it was somewhat disappointing when our original choice was unavailable. Given the difficulty explained to us in obtaining our initial choice, seems logical that it is replaced for now with something of equal quality. We had the Margaux instead and it was just fine. Unlike most French restaurants, this one offers a nice selection of pate choices. The problem was our server could not keep our order straight - there were only 4 to our party. We ordered one pate only to be served another. When we brought it to the attention of the server, she just brusquely said "well, you can have that one." She never brought us what we ordered. We enjoyed the salad intermezzo and they make their own dressings and it was every bit as good as I remembered. We had a varied menu for entrees and all told, probably a 7 out of 10. Overall the food was good - I am a Paris trained chef and one of my guests is a French innkeeper. We had the: Bouillabaisse Marseilles - tasty but sauce was too watery Boeuf Bourgignon - the beef was flavorful but there was nothing else to this classic French stew usually of lardons, small vegetables in a wine sauce. It was just beef that was fairly dry. Definitely a very different preparation but flavorful. Filet Mignon aux Champignons - very good Steak Frites - also very good but the steak was so small that it was a bit shocking; it looked like just a corner piece of beef. We gave the review for stars because on balance, it was a very nice evening. The owner certainly made it very special despite the fact that the service from the waitstaff could've been better. The ambience is also quite nice and one that impressed us all because it felt like we were transported back to a Paris of old that largely no longer exists. We will come back to give it another try on a less formal night for us. The onion soup that kept coming out of the kitchen for other tables looked divine and we would love to try their savory crepes. read more

Pot au Feu - French Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Had a great experience with some girlfriends here for dinner. The online menu mentioned foodies beware, but as a self-proclaimed "foodie" I thought it was great. Got the Boeuf a la Bourguignon, which I lucked out because it was the last one they had available for the night. Super good with the cheesy potatoes they serve on the side. We also got escargot, which I was scared to try because I had only had it once at another spot and was a bit chewy, but definitely give it try. Loaded with butter and garlic. It was very good over all. I was pregnant at the time and got the French martini mock-tail and it really good as well. Have been making them at home ever since. The service was really great too!! read more

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We had dinner on a Saturday night. Service was excellent. The food was outstanding. We will definitely be returning. The ambience was quiet and peaceful. This was my first time at the restaurant, and we will be returning. Nothing to recommend, read the menu, think about it, make a choice, and plan on coming back to order the other items that you didn't choose this time. read more

My foodie friend Remy Dubois and I attended tonignt. was quite impressed with Pot Au Feu when I went tonight. At first I didn't understand the hype. I walked into a random basement in Providence not really knowing what to expect. The food was exquisite, and the service was pretty good. Compliments to the chef!I was scared they were going to steal my jacket, but was relieved that I got to keep it. Ratatouille was good, no baguettesOwner called me a crybaby read more

Pot au Feu - the chef - French Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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This was my first time at Pot au Feu and it was pretty good. My friend loves this place. I tried the mushroom soup, beef bourguignon, dill potatoes, au gratin potatoes, steak and mushroom crepes, crepes suzette, and pot de creme. I loved the au gratin potatoes. The sauce on the beef is a bit salty and it is thick but the flavor is good. The other items needed a little more salt but it was on the table so no big deal. We liked the flavor of the crepes but it would have been better if the steak and mushrooms were cut into smaller pieces. Warm French bread and butter was a nice start to dinner. The owner came over and talked to us and service was very friendly. The atmosphere is nice. Overall, it was a good visit and we would return. read more

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My family is French and thus as you can imagine, I have a pretty high bar when it comes to French food. When I knew hubby and I would be working on Valentine's day, I started sleuthing for a prized restaurant to take him to for a belated Valentine's and found this place. My work colleague raved about it's history and connection to Julia Child, so I got us a reservation. When we arrived we were seated immediately after being told we couldn't bring jackets to our table. I imagine it's because the space is limited, but there was no explanation so we just went with it. The dining room is down the stairs under ground, which is unique. We were seated along the wall next to copious empty and very dusty wine bottles which I thought was tacky. Our server was friends with the table behind us, and because of this, we had a rough time getting her attention throughout the evening. When we finally did get her over to order, she didn't know how to pronounce most of the dishes names, even though she said she had been working there since the 80's. We were told there was no more Foie or pate because it had sold out for the holiday, so don't get our hopes up for that. We started with drinks and soup, I ordered a glass of the Bordeaux, and a cup of the french onion soup ($8), and hubby ordered a cup of the mushroom and truffle soup ($8). For entrees I ordered the Pot Au Feu ($32) and he opted for the Salmon entree ($29). Bread came around and the server had no information on if the butter was salted or not, which caused a larger conversation than I was expecting about the changing needs of customers. Our soups came out and I was immediately underwhelmed. My French family love their soups like they like their coffee, fresh, flavorful and about the temperature of the surface of the sun. This soup was truly tepid, and the outside of the cheese was all that seemed to have been exposed to heat. Hubby's mushroom soup was much warmer, and better tasting. After much discussion, we did ask if they could warm the soup up, and instead of taking mine, she took both and remade each which I thought was overkill. Once hot, the soup was still not great, unfortunately. The entrees were beautiful, but were off taste-wise. My signature dish was hugely under-seasoned, and the veggies over cooked to the point of having little mouth feel. Hubby's dish was better, but it was also not very exciting. As I mulled over what was wrong with my dish, I heard another wait staff talk to a table next to us that valentines day left them with a lot of things out of stock and other things not used as much as they had anticipated so they were still trying to get back in the swing of things. This made sense why our food was lagging. Dessert was fine, hubby picked the citrus mousse which despite being whipped and tart, was deceivingly heavy and sweet. Prices were fair for the experience, but the food left us feeling let down. I imagine in their peak of culinary arts, service, and experience they were a force to be reckoned with, but the years have not been kind, and it shows in their food, their decor, and their training of wait staff and prep team. I was hoping for a more intimate, classy and romantic French dining experience, but instead found a rushed, aged, and lacking meal, with little eye for detail or quality assurance on the food they served. I know my French palate was set high, but even to my non-French husband, this was not a dining experience we would like to repeat. Quite a shame. I wonder what Julia Child would say now about them... read more

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My NYC French Chef trained sister, her husband and I went here for dinner last night for the first time. We were Very excited to find an authentic French restaurant to try out! The bar was set very high and because of that, they didn't quite get us there, but I will say came very close. We loved the ambience of the place. Very old country like. Great date night place for sure. I had a gin martini with blue cheese stuffed olives that was fabulous! The olives and blue cheese were delicious! For appetizers we had the Foie Gras which was good but not great, the Escargot which was the best we've ever had ( very tender and full of flavor), the mushroom soup which I highly recommend and the French onion soup which was also good but just a tad too peppery. The homemade French bread was off the charts! And when dipped into the soups was oooh sooo gooood! Next was the salad. Make sure to get the crumbled blue cheese and use both dressings on your salad. They make a very good combo. Ok, so far so good but next is where the disappointment came in. I ordered the house special, Beef Bourguigon. I had seen pictures that made my mouth water and indeed it looked fabulous. The sauce was what saved it as it was delicious! But unfortunately the beef, although tender and fell apart, was dry as a bone! Way, way over cooked. I will be coming back but won't order that again which is ok because there looks to be many great choices. My sister had the Tournedos of beef with bearnaise sauce and it came out cooked perfect and the sauce was delicious. The last note I will mention is that the wine list was a bit disappointing. My sister owns a wine and cheese shop and she said the wines they offered were pretty cheap but were marked up ridiculously, to the degree we didn't have wine with dinner. C'est la vie. read more

Pot au Feu - Beef Boeuf a la Bourguignon - French Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Quality both service and food has gone down hill. The food use to be incredible but now it's just incredibly bad. It breaks my heart because this use to be a great spot in Providence. The escargots tasted like they were microwaved and sat out for hours under a heat lamp. My bouillabaisse was atrocious and not fresh. They act excited that the meals come with a salad but it's just two pieces of lettuce. So disappointing. read more

Went here for the first time after seeing a review in the Providence Journal. This bistro in the basement is cozy with art noveau touches. We dined on typical bistro food: starting with a wild mushroom pate (tasty) and escargots (OK but I have had better in this city). Main dishes: chicken liver (quite good but not great) the same can be said for the pot Aubrey. Ended with a rich (and delicious) chocolate torte. Had glasses of Pinot noir and lastly an espresso. The people working there were very friendly. The cost is comparable to other decent restaurants in the city - about $ 65/head (not including the tip). We will give this restaurant another try in the future and hopefully the food will be better. read more

I traveled all the way from NYC to give chef Spike's mushrooms dishes a try and wow was I impressed! A romantically dimly lit small French bistro with aromas of perfection and astute and attentive service. My mom isn't the biggest fan of French food in the first place, so this was a little bit of a hard sell to her, but she absolutely loved it as well. The pate sampler was a great starter and showed some of the diversity but yet simplicity in plating that is the mark of a great chef. My mom ordered the french onion soup that was about as traditional and straightforward as it could be, and of course delicious. Our server was on point the entire time. When she mentioned the Latin name of one of the special mushroom dishes I was thoroughly impressed. She spoke quickly and with confidence on the subject. We went on to try a few great dishes, everything perfectly seasoned. It had been a while since I had a full french meal and the richness filled me up before I could even possibly contemplate dessert. No complaints, by any means, I just should have saved more room, lol. Chef Spike, I would follow you anywhere, but after a quick chat with the owner of this establishment on the way out, I'd say you aren't going anywhere any time soon. The man knows how talented you are! read more

Simply put, the food is fantastic! We tried for our sixth anniversary, and enjoyed the service and food immensely. The only drawback was the heavy smell of and dust around such that my fiancé had to leave prematurely due to reactions to the dust. read more

The evening started with a delicious set of appetizers which included some pate along with french onion soup. We then both ordered the Boeuf a la Bourguignon and were absolutely delighted as to both the presentation and preparation of the dish. The flavor was superb and truly classic. We capped off the evening with a couple of sweet delights which completed the perfect meal. Outstanding!! read more

Pot au Feu - Boeuf a la Bourguignon - French Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

All I can say is wow!! Everything from the food to the atmosphere was great! It's like the walk from the door to down the stairs to the dining room brings you to a completely different atmosphere that is a little French bistro. It's kinda small inside with not too many tables, and it looked like they had a bar as well, apart from the dining room. Our waitress was so enthusiastic, attentive and did a wonderful job explaining everything to us. As for the food, everything was just wonderfully exceptional. We came here for restaurant week and such there was three of us, we pretty much could try everything on the menu for it. As an appetizer I got the mushroom soup, which was good, it was earthy just needed something added to add something fresh to it. The other two in my company got the smoked salmon and the Pate sampler. I definitely loved the Pate--the mushroom truffle one was just fantastic, but as I'm not a smoked salmon fan, I could of lived without that dish. Entree wise, I got the bouillabaisse and it was just delightful the only thing I didn't like was the white fish inside, it was just over cooked and tough. They got the beef bourguignon and the coq au vin, both were wonderful. The beef bourguignon was rich and tender and the coq au vin was huge. While I didn't try the actual chicken, it looked mouthwatering. The dessert was a trip sampler with a baby creme brulee, what I believe was a Pana Cotta, and this rich and dense chocolate mousse. All in all I'm so glad that they participated in restaurant week and I could experience such a wonderful dinner read more

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Sublime as always! A true classic! Just a restaurant that Is intimate and perfect. Thank you as always Mr. Burke! read more

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Great service and a cozy ambiance. We were so excited to hear there was a real French restaurant in Providence. The owner was so nice, chatted with us for a while and answered any questions that we had. The cocktails were good. The onion soup was tasty with a large amount of cheese. The 3 pate sampler was just ok. The mushroom one great, the fish one tasted like cream cheese and lox and the traditional pate was very dry. I had a mushroom and steak crepe. The mushroom, crepe and sauce was great but the steak was overcooked. My husband had duck, again the rest of the meal was great but the duck was very dry. I would definitely go back and maybe order something else like cassoulet or one of the vegetarian or seafood dishes. The veggie aspects of our meals were great. read more

This was the best dinner I have had in a long time. Our server Claire was amazing, assisting us with the menu and recommending the best meals and wine pairing. Will be back, thank you pot au feu!!! read more

Love the way the restaurant looks & feels. Old school ambiance & super friendly host. We had a nice conversation with him. I think I just ordered the wrong thing (I don't eat meat...) b/c I thought the food was just ok. We shared the trio of pate (pretty good) & I ordered the vegan pot au feu. It was lots of veggies in a broth. The veggies were cooked to perfection, but it was just lacking a bit. I guess I also thought it would be more stew-like & it was just broth & veggies. We had the creme brûlée for dessert & it was very good. Not sure if it's the best I've ever had, but it was better than average. The salad that comes with all entrees was decent. Nothing special whatsoever. Literally just lettuce & salad dressing, unless you opt for the blue cheese for $1.00. I would go back to try something else. I don't feel like it's a very kid-friendly place, but great for a fun & intimate dinner. read more

Me and my boyfriend went here last night for Valentines Day, bad idea. We got checked in around 645 and our reservations wasn't till 715 so we sat by the bar. There were other couples also waiting. 20 mins later another couple came in and said they had a 715 reservation. The hostess went to check the tables and said they were ready to be seated. I was like, what?! We had 715 reservations and we were here first! Then the rest of the couples at the bar got seated and finally we got seated. The ambience is nice like an underground cellar. The waitresses were super busy but friendly. I ordered a rose sparkling and she told me when she came back with the drink it wasn't full enough as they ran out. She said she would give me a bit more once they opened a new bottle, I never got the bit more. So we ordered appetizer and drinks but it took her about 20 mins later to get our main course. Our appetizer came, it was duck pate with toasted bread. I didn't really taste the duck flavor as I've had this is other restaurants. Also there wasn't enough toasted bread. We had to spread it on regular bread. Our dinner also included a side salad with just greens and you can add bleu cheese for extra. Though the honey vinaigrette was pretty delicious. Our main course was the duck breast which was absolutely delish especially the sauce. The lamb shank wasn't bad but the sauce was too salty for me and wasn't enough meat. I had to eat some of my boyfriends duck. We opted to skip dessert as we were pretty full. Overall an okay experience but maybe next time don't come when it's a holiday. read more

I was excited to finally eat at this well known culinary legend. I wanted to give 4.5 stars but the app does not allow. For my taste--- 5 stars. But french cuisine is not for everyone so to give a general review for everyone I figured 4 would be a fair review. A very cute, romantic spot. Feels like a hug being there--- with the red walls and decor--- dark lighting, one rose with a candle lit table Feels like you were are in a french bistro --- especially with the staff greeting you in french. The service was exceptional--- our waitress was well-versed in the wines and food recommendations. attentive but not overbearing. Trio pate was great--- mushroom soup amazing and we loved the escargot. Nothing is heavily spiced but cooked to perfection. If you like salty dishes this is not the spot for you. I noticed a review about the bread being like a hot dog roll. Far from it--- just not the kind of baguette you get from shaw's. This is true french cuisine. So important to know this is a taste you enjoy before you go..... if you do you will not be disappointed--- amazing. read more

I went for dinner tonight and decided to try their Bouillabaisse. The service is very good. Prompt, attentive, friendly. Warm fresh is always offered and my dinner came with a nice fresh green salad. The dish came very well presented in a large deep plate/bowl. Large chunks of fish were visible as well as lots of shrimp, mussels and clams. Two surprises .... some octopus and a sardine. The former was not bad, but a little chewy....the latter was a challenge as I had to deal with the little bones in the fish. Overall the dish was good, a bit salty for my taste, but not bad. Next time, I'm trying something different... read more

Pot au Feu - Bouillabaisse - French Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I'll never forget last night's dinner at Pot au Feu. Sat at the bar talking French cuisine, history, etc. with Bob while devouring cassoulet, beef bourguignon, and their trusty companion, Bordeaux red. Bob even broke out a private stash bottle of Poire Prisonniere to cap the meal. Visit this place and ask about the rare Julia Child photo in the entryway. read more

Pot au Feu - Poire Prisonniere - French Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Really loved this place tonight. Great lighting, quiet, attentive service. The food was just amazing. Didn't realize the history about this place being the oldest French Restaurant in the US until I decided to write the review, but it makes sense. Definitely coming back. read more

The atmosphere and location is stunning. It is very romantic. The food however is abyssal and completely flavorless. My lamb shank was swimming in sauce. The liver Pate ignited my PTSD from grade school, nightmares of puréed liverwurst will dominate my thoughts as I try to sleep off this horrible experience. My wife's bouillabaisse was filled with potatoes, it was dry and without flavor too. The service was bad, we waited 20 minutes for our first drink and order to be taken. The food was so bad, we decided against trying the dessert. At this point we lost all hope. Quite a shame our last night in Providence ended like this. read more

Delectable menu. The cassoulet a la maison was flavorful. The best meal was the Boeuf Bourguignon! It was amazing!! The escargot and Oysters were a great choice for appetizers. Where they lost a star was the dessert. Crème brûlée was good but not warm and creamy, the crepe suzette was cold and disappointing, it reduced the flavor of the brandy and sweetness that would have made it a perfect dessert. I love the ambience of the place. read more