I wish I read more recent reviews before making a reservation for our anniversary dinner. We usually go to Gracies, New Rivers, Bocaro or Local - tried to mix it up a little to great disappointment. Apparently this evening was a perfect storm; people called out sick, family issues made others unavailable for work and it was graduation weekend. In this case, limit reservations or close the restaurant due to a death in the family - a completely forgivable reason to close. They were still taking walk-ins as we were storming out in disappointment. We watched two other tables do the same. Food was abysmal: French onion soup that had *white* onions -not caramelized. Foie gras that was poached, not seared, swimming in sauce (note the other review below with the same complaint). We watched other tables (seated uncomfortably close to others) struggle to get attention for cocktails. Our server was excellent at apologizing but by then the damage had been done. Leave this place for the silver-haired folks who remember this place when it was excellent - it has come a long way since. read more

Best meal we've ever had in Providence. The service was impeccable. Wine selections are wonderful. French Martini was superb. Starting with a cold salmon appetizer and the onion soup, we were off to a great start. The veal shank and scallop entrees were perfection. Savored every bite! And how often these days does a restaurant owner stop at the table to see if you're satisfied and to express gratitude for your patronage? To end the meal we didn't want to end, the chocolate torte was heavenly. A truly divine dining experience! read more

So I admit, i didn't have extremely high hopes for Pot Au Feu due to my extreme trust in the judgment of my fellow Yelpers. Turns out, a 3 star place indeed ended up being a 3 star night. It's not that the food was bad, because it really wasn't. It wasn't that the service was inattentive or unfriendly, because the service for the most part was decent. It's just that nothing about the place really was jaw dropping-ly awesome. When the prices reach a certain level, I expect to be wowed and leave going: wholly crap that was so fricken good! Instead I left Pot Au Feu feeling full but underwhelmed and cracking jokes about the weird staff. I initially really loved the place, the cool interior of brick and stone, the specials on the chalk board on the wall written in french, and the series of never ending wine bottles lining the walls. I almost felt like I was back in Paris for a brief second. That is, until we met our server assistants. They were honestly very nice but just sort of...weird. They asked us if we wanted more bread about ninety times (after we had said we didn't want any more ninety times). They couldn't understand when my friend wanted to keep his pate next to him on the table (he had a lot left and wanted to munch on it throughout the remainder of our evening). It was all just a little bizarre, although it was well intentioned. It just wasn't the kind of service you would expect from a pricey restaurant. The food itself was good but just not great. The blue fish pate wasn't bad but a little bit on the salty side. The salmon was tasty and quite enjoyable. It was marinated and garnished with mandarin oranges which gave it a sweet and tangy flavor. It was all good but again, if it wasn't on restaurant week I wouldn't have though that it was worth the prices they were asking. I really wish that I could give this place a better rating but with all of the other (better) french inspired restaurants in the area it is just not the best. read more

I enjoyed this restaurant. I can see the merit in others' reviews that it is small, cramped, etc. but this place was exactly as a French bistro should be: small, cramped and below street level. We had reservations for a large group, which was a bit confusing for the wait staff because they were not sure how to seat us since they couldn't have us all together (we were split into tables of 4-6). That was fine, but it was a bit crazy when they were trying to split us and figure out who would sit where, especially since we were arriving in waves. The bar at the entrance is really nice, quaint and small and it would be a great space for a drink on a date or a romantic evening out. The menu was classic French fare done really well. There were daily specials, a great wine list and French dishes that expats and Francophiles expect on a menu in a real French restaurant. Our prix fixe menu was really delicious, with a wide variety of appetizers, good choice of entrees and yummy desserts. I had the salade chèvre chaud, steak frites and a yummy bread pudding for dessert. My tablemates also enjoyed their meals and we, overall, were happy with everything we had. I was also super happy that they had Kronenbourg 1664, the Miller Lite of France. I am always nostalgic for a bottle of this stuff, so any restaurant that serves it gets an A from me. I think this place is really good and worth a visit, especially if you're in Providence, you like all things French and you're looking for a good meal. read more

I have to say that I admit with Kay R. on Pot au Feu: the decor is the highlight, and it is truly a shame that the service and food do not live up to this cozy, intimate, tucked-away spot in Downcity. Charlie at the bar was friendly, but he proved a bit inconsistent in service throughout the night; it was as if he didn't hear us when we turned down bread and requested dishes not be cleared from the table. He kept asking. I tried pate for the first time, and the bluefin pate really surprised me; despite a slightly over-salty flavor, My tomato bisque was more soup than bisque -- the cream was mysteriously missing -- but the flavor was good, and the temperature was perfect. I ordered the citrus salmon topped with mandarin oranges for my entree, and while the salmon was good (a tad rare for my taste), the accompanying rice and vegetables really fell short. The mixed vegetables were stone cold, and the rice pilaf was dry and lacking flavor. For dessert, I had to have the Pot au Chocolate Creme, and it was deliciously decadent. Everything was good... but nothing was great, and at these prices in this atmosphere, I expect more. Much more. I did go during Restaurant Week, so the price was reasonable, but the thought of paying full price for what I got turns me away. Several of the other entrees on the regular menu sounded good, so there is a slight chance I'll give Pot au Feu another go. By the way, the entrance is very confusing with the event space upstairs and the dining room/bar downstairs. The signage outside and on the staircase could be much clearer. read more

Food: I generally don't go out for French cuisine so I can't compare this place to many others, but the food was very good. I had the braised beef, but other folks had chicken and swordfish. Everyone was pleased. We started with a cheese assortment which was also good then moved to a small cup of French onion soup with a simple salad. No complaints on the food. Service: we were greeted by the owner and the servers knew the menu and could speak intelligently about the food and wine. Atmosphere: it's historic which I like, but the room was a little dark and I just felt like the place could be updated a bit. Misc: if you really like French food and are in Providence, you should check this place out, but for me, at $150 per person (food, wine and tip) I probably won't be back. read more

Get ready for an intimate setting. Seating is very tight. Food meets expectations for the prices. Escargots is delicious. My wife had the filet and it was flavorful and cooked well. I had the Poutine and was impressed with flavor and richness of the dish. This is a good spot for 'big' occasions where you're willing to shell out extra cash for a nice meal. read more

I had an atypical experience at Pot au Feu because I was part of a large group. We were seated in the private dining room upstairs and were offered a set meal with a choice of main dishes. There were wines galore at our disposal. The proprietor (a really nice guy!) was on hand to ensure that we had a great experience. We started with a plate of mixed greens that had a mini-bowl of French onion soup in the center. Neither the salad nor the onion soup struck me as super-great. I'd award three stars to the salad and 3 1/2 stars to the soup. But then my main dish came: it was "duck, cooked two ways". There was a leg of duck confit and a magret de canard at its side. Both pieces of meat were absolutely delicious. The plate was garnished with some roasted potato chunks and a few bits of grilled asparagus. This dish was a real winner. For dessert, we were given two mini bowls of mousse and a mini crepe. The two mousses were fabulous, and the crepe was merely OK. There were all sorts of different wines to sample. I loved the Alsatian pinot blanc and the rose from the south of France. There were also two medocs that were perfect accompaniments to the duck. The dinner components (food + wine) probably average out to a four-star rating. However, we had such a wonderful time at Pot au Feu that it's hard not to award the remaining star for the overall experience. I very definitely look forward to my next visit. read more

(pics posted) Went here for restaurant week and Its a nice place. It was a bit confusing trying to find out which door to go through, then i didnt know if i was to go upstairs or downstairs.. so they should really work on that. It's a nice romantic place. The prices are up there but with restaurant week..you cant go wrong Staff was friendly and there was a young lady who came by with a basket full of bread and she came often :) I had the bluefish pate to start ..which was ok...it was good but had a fishy aftertaste i did not care for. My mom had the mixed greens with a raspberry dijon sauce which was good. All the dishes came with your choice of either pommes frites, rice pilaf, sweet or regular potatoes or dill potatoes. I had the chicken with fries and my mom had the salmon. I have to say both dishes were excellent. The chicken was cooked just right and the dijon cream sauce was yummy. I sampled the salmon and it was soft, not overcooked and delish! Another surprisingly good thing about the dish were the veggies. I was a good girl and finished them all :) Dessert we both got the Crepes with fruit inside with a sweet cream..Meh! i could do without but im glad i tried it. My mother wasnt a fan either! I always ask myself afte a dining experience "Will you come back?" Answer: Possiblly but i want to try Chez Pascal... I would recommend that you try it and see for yourself :) read more

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***September 2013 UPDATE*** Pot Au Feu is getting a few things right: 1. The bread, while still not where it could be, is better. Anyone who knows the crunch of a dense, French peasant loaf understands this. With pates and soups incoming, good bread is a serious requirement. 2. The Blue fish pate is excellent; light, rich and not overpoweringly fishy. Ample toast if you care to share it. 3. The salad greens are appreciated but a little one-dimensional. It may be "traditional" but at close to $30 per entree I think we can forego any illusions of simple "peasant fare" here. 4. It's too expensive. Chez Pascal has a better angle on truly seasonal French country eating and nothing there is priced over $28 (though it, too, is guilty of overpriced, undersized starters). The super simple Steak Frites is $19, if that tells you anything. I did enjoy the Poulet Farci special (chicken breast stuffed with cherries, almonds and brie), and my wife never misses the cassoulet, but at these prices it's difficult to just sit back and take in a meal. I've also had the Porc Normandie; quite good, but nothing to write home about. We come to Pot Au Feu every now and then for its comfortable French food, but the prices can make it feel like a Paris tourist trap. It's a "bistro" and we're on the dollar, not the euro! read more

Hands down the best French food in RI. Pot au Feu has a charming and intimate atmosphere; the main dining room is located on the lower level, and is slightly separated from the bar. There are multiple wine selections - both by glass and bottle, as well as beer, and the bar offers full service for cocktails as well. Our server was beyond outstanding! She was friendly, polite, and able to make suggestions when we were undecided between two different options. We ordered the escargot and foie gras (chilled) for appetizers. Both were amazing! My dad got boeuf bourguignon and I got the cassoulet. For dessert, we ordered crème brûlée and crêpes suzette. All around a fantastic experience! read more

Very charming atmosphere and delicious food. The French onion soup and bouillabaisse were meal highlights. Strong drinks, warm and crusty bread, lovely little salads. My boyfriend had the steak frites and we split a vanilla mousse dessert, which were both yummy. Prices were expensive but not unreasonable. Will definitely return. read more

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

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This is the conclusion to a long article In reading Yelp and looking at the through the menu, it seems like Pot Au Fue is hit or miss. It was extremely busy when we went and we were really crowded in, even our server had a hard time getting around. Overall, I think all of our dishes were very clean, the flavors were spot on and everything was cooked correctly. The flaws in the restaurant that I had were fairly minor and mostly preference related. One of the biggest complaints on Yelp was cost, well what you have to understand is value. All meals include a greens salad, veg and potato. Pot Au Fue is a good restaurant, expect to eat a good amount of food and the food is cooked exactly as a traditional french restaurant. Do not expect new age or avant guarde techniques, this is what french food was 100 years ago. I would try Pot Au Fue again, but not on a Saturday night, a week night when it is not so busy. I think many people have down marked this restaurant due to expectations, the food is subtle and flavorful, they use salt and seasonings sparsely, but the sauces have great flavor and the technique used it traditional and near flawless. I would recommend Pot Au Fue to anyone who knows and understand traditional French cuisine. For the full descriptions and reviews please see the link below http://once-upon-a-napkin.blogspot.com/2013/03/exploring-providence-pot-au-fue.html#more read more

We visited Pot au Feu last weekend for our anniversary. The food and service were fantastic. I have traveled to France several times. The duck and Frois Gras here were as good as any I have had in France. We will definitely be back. read more

Pot au Feu was a nice restaurant to dine at in Providence, but compared to all the other great options it is only 3 stars. I thought the service was really good! There was only one waiter, and he was running around trying to wait on all tables. He did a great job though they could have used another server. The food... was average. My crepes (seafood) were not the best. I thought the steak frites looked much better. The creme brulee was really good! Overall, a nice spot but quite average in a city that has many better options. read more

I've been here 3-4 times and only had one blah meal. As far as the French authenticity of the food I am not qualified to judge that. So I'll take the others word for that. After reading all of the negative reviews I can't wait for my next visit here! (I bought a restaurant.com gift certificate which I would hate to waste). I will agree with the other reviewers that the salads are basically just lettuce dumped on a plate and uninspired. One review that I thought was hilarious was Liz M's regarding the noise and old people. The tables are all pretty close together and every time I've been there I feel like you're being stared at if you speak above a whisper. The service has always been pretty zombie like. I've always come in with a fun, friendly group of friends and the servers seem to have no connection with the diners. I do like the cozy atmosphere in the basement though. The bar area is small but never crowded. There's never been more than a 10 minute wait to be seated so it's a nice cozy bar to grab a drink first. I have only been for dinner. read more

There are two parts to this place. There is an upstairs restaurant, elegant and pricey. There is a downstairs bistro, less expensive and catering to a different crowd. They have different menus and different styles. I have not eaten in the bistro, as George did. I did however eat in the restaurant and has an amazing dinner. I took by bf there for his birthday. We had exceptional - if not the best - service we've ever had. Our waiter basically planned out our dinners for us based on our tastes, including our wines, and was very attentive though aware we were on a special occasion date. For French cuisine, the food is on par with Petit Robert, though the atmosphere a bit darker, quieter, and more romantic. read more

My husband and I tried the Pot Au Feu tonight The restaurant is beautiful. Can't eat ambience...yeah you're right. That's why they serve superb meals here. my husband has the lamb shank besides being "melt in your mouth" delicious the sauce it came in reminded my husband of why we love France. I had the filet mignon medium rare is the way to go. The meat was delectable moist yet tasty. The side vegetables had a taste of their own. I could go on forever but I think the truth is you are creating yourself if you don't try this restaurant you are cheating yourself of a amazing splurge. Which brings me to the most important part. Prices here are comparable. Quality versus quantity thus restaurant wins both. read more

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Legitimate French Bistro- Traditional French dishes done to perfection. Great diverse wine list with no pretense (ie 95% of bottles are below $100). Get the Oysters , Escargot and the Pot au Feu. read more

We reserved a table for after our daughter graduated from JWU. The food was incredible! From the fresh baked bread, crisp salad, entrees, and BIG creme brulee, it was a memorable night for all of us, but especially for our graduate. Thank you, Pot au Feu. read more

Unique, charming and delicious! I ate in the basement bistro. Great atmosphere with exposed brick walls and a unique open kitchen which is almost like a thrust stage extending into the restaurant. The service was warm and generous. Wine was average, not quite what I would have expected, but that was the only aspect of the meal not up to par. I had a fabulous duck entree which I still can't pronounce - it was glazed with a cranberry orange reduction. I am not kidding, the best part of the meal hands down was the side. Three different kinds of roasted potatoes - sweet potatoes, red potatoes and something else (gold?) - it was heaven on a fork. I can't remember what I had for dessert, which is a shame, because I do remember that it was delicious. I would eat here again in a heartbeat! What a unique find. read more

I'm not exactly a fan of French food. Perhaps I just haven't found a dish that suits my fancy. Often, I leave French restaurants feeling disappointed. This was happily not the case with Pot Au Feu. I ordered a mixed green salad, which was rather uninspired...simply a plate of lettuce. For my entree I chose the bouilabasse which was spot on. I love seafood soups and this was no exception. My dish was absolutely loaded with fresh seafood of many varieties and all of it was cooked perfectly. The dish was easily worth much more than I paid for it. Service was great, and the atmosphere was very cute. Good option for lunch. read more

Intimate little French bistro which we really enjoyed. Onion soup comparable to what we have had in Paris. Veal dish and beef burgundy was delicious. Our guest had the special chicken dish and took her left overs home in a cute little swan crafted out of foil. She was do delighted she sent a photo of her swan sitting in her fridge. Wine and cocktails also very goods was the service. We felt like we had been transported to Paris! read more

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Reading George's review, I actually wander if we went to the same restaurant. I lived in Providence during the summer of 2003 and with a friend, went to Pot Au Feu for the first time. It was mind blowing. In December 06, with the same friend, we drove to Providence just to eat here. It was just as good! I was thinking that I made it up the first time I ate there and that we talked about it so much since then that I would be awefully disappointed. Just the opposite! As a bread fanatic, the warm bread they serve here is one of the best that I had in USA! I grew up buying my bread from the bakery every single day: they would make hundreds in their ovens and the whole town would go there. So, I think that Pot Au Fue compares to my childhood pleasures! They make their own bread and serve it as soon as it gets out. Crispy, warm and tastes and smells just like home. Their wine menu is OK. My most recent time, I had a french pinot, and it was just ordinary. Les escargots: big, rich, fulfilling! Interestingly, we both went for the same dishes we picked up 2 years ago: Boeuf a la Bourguignon and Sirloin aux Champignons- both very delicious! I am surprised to hear that George's lunch was out that quickly because usually, the bistro gets crowded and it takes a while for the dishes to come! read more

From start to finish, this restaurant delivers! The smoked bluefish pate was dynamite and the oysters were a delight. The boeuf bourgignon was "next level" good with the perfect Au gratin potato compliment. The duck and filet were perfectly prepared and the wines matched the level of perfection of the food. Reminds all of us how special the art of French cooking truly can be if done by the right chefs with the right ingredients. Bon appetite!!!! And, Claire was a fantastic server! Thank you! read more

I have wanted to go here for years & I finally got here. I did enjoy it and would like to go back to try other things. I loved the atmosphere. Nice & cozy date spot. I don't normally like snails but we got the Escargot and they were better than any snails I've ever had. I also got the Steak Frites and my boyfriend got the quiche with crabmeat & asparagus. Both of our meals were very good. The steak was perfectly cooked & had a tasty sauce. Bread was warm out of the oven. The service was great. It is pricey though. Not sure that it's really worth the prices but we had a restaurant.com certificate so it made it better. read more

Such a cute place with amazing food! I have been here a few times now and have never been disappointed. They have a quiche of the day and crepes of the day which are always so intriguing along with their regular menu. This past time when I went in, I got the crepes which happened to be chicken with apples, walnuts and Brie cheese with a white sauce over them that I can't really remember what it was called. They were unbelievable. It came with Brussel sprouts and roasted potatoes on the side. I could have had a whole second helping of just the potatoes they were so delicious. My friend got the coq au vin and she was barely talking during dinner because it was so good. You get a salad beforehand which comes with a choice of two homemade dressings. I just love that everything is homemade here. Also, someone comes around to your table with a basket of warm rolls which you never refuse. I wish we got dessert but were so full so next time I am going for dessert only so I can enjoy it! read more

It was a great experience, I went there for dinner with my father. We were seated by the most hospitable waitress who spoke french, too. The basement style restaurant was packed yet was very nice and cute I thought. The food was great, the butter was exquisite, definitely something I still remember after a 6 months visit. My Bouillabaisse was terrific ! I'm an average meal size eater but the plate was somehow big which added to my delight. I would definitely come back to this place and recommend it to friends and couples. read more

The food and service was great! Perfect escargot, frites with truffle oil and red wine! read more

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This place has been in Providence for many years. Romantic French cuisine. Service was good. Just would of been helpful to know the changes in the menu before and not after we ordered. Who switches out goat cheese with blue cheese? My Mom struggled with the menu as it was tough to find something that was really plain for her finicky stomach. Pricey BTW, seafood casserole with literally 3 shrimp and 3 scallops for close to 40 dollars with complimentary burnt potatoes. Finally off my list of places to check out. read more

This restaurant is really enjoyable and very cozy. I have never been to the upstairs part, but the downstairs Bistro is a really cool wine-cellar like space that is lined with really cool decor. The food is really amazing and the service was good. I always appreciate restaurants where the owner takes the time to talk to the guests and get to know them better! I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Went with a group of girlfriends. We were enchanted with the decor. We went on a Sunday night, it was so nice and quiet. Our waiter was lovely. I split a bottle of wine with a friend. I ordered the escargot for an appetizer and yes, I had my "Pretty Woman" moment. Everyone loved their entrées. Dessert though was absolutely phenomenal. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a nice meal and some nice ambience. As always, check the menu online so you can get an idea of prices and etc. read more

Any place that has been around forever and was a favorite of Julia Child's - one would think that it is something special in RI where we do not tolerate bad food. Pot au Feu is special. Loved the rustic downstairs vibe, the namesake dish was spectacular! Boeuf Bourguignon was so good. Service was friendly and attentive as well. read more

I went in thinking this was going to be a "hip French bistro", but walked into an over-priced nursing home. I'm almost thirty and felt like I was being scolded every time one of us laughed a little too loudly. Even the people who looked young acted old, it was rather depressing. The food is good, but my opinion of restaurants is that you're buying an experience as a whole so I won't go back just to repeat the meal I had (Steak Frites, btw). So, to the old fogeys I say: Gimme a break! Enjoy your life because clearly it's ending soon. To the fun-loving, wallet-conscious, young people: do yourself a favor and skip it. Or go to your grandmother's house and have her invite her ornery friends over while she cooks you something French. read more

So very disappointing! I wanted to surprise my fiancé this New Years Eve, and booked the reservations for our one-year engagement anniversary. This was to be a special night and I was very excited by the items listed on the menu, most especially the foie gras and duck, as these are my personal favorites, yet my fiancé hasn't tried yet. We had an 8:45pm reservation and were seated promptly, however the server didn't arrive to our table for at least 10 minutes and when she did stop by, it was to say that she'd be over shortly (another 10 minutes). It's NYE, I get it, it's busy. After 20 minutes we are able to give our drink order, which took 10 minutes to arrive to the table and was somewhat weak and incorrectly made. We order our appetizers...foie for me, onion soup for him (his personal fave). Alas, the soup was bland and flavorless and my foie was smothered - and I mean smothered - in a almost black "grape" sauce...which I presume was to hide the fact that the brioche toast point was burnt. I did not share a bite of this with my fiancé because this would not have been a good example of what foie should taste like or be prepared....so there goes half the reason for choosing this restaurant. Next came the "salad" - mixed greens - that's all. Thank goodness we asked to add the blue cheese or else we would've just got lettuce. The dressings were pretty basic....mustard or raspberry. At this point, we've been sitting for over an hour and have had one cocktail, lackluster apps and shabby salads. I ordered a glass of merlot and he had an espresso for our dinner drinks - lets just say those came about 30 min later while we were "trying" to eat our entrees...not kidding...and by that time, the espresso was maybe tepid. But let's talk about the entrees...which arrived to the table after 20-25 min of waiting after they cleared the "salad" plates....let me remind you, we still haven't gotten our dinner drinks yet. I got the duck, fiancé got the St. Jacques seafood dish....again, he and I are severely disappointed... His seafood came on a scallop shell, lathered with cream sauce and garnished with not one, but two lemons....just in case you wanted to curdle the cream? His sweet potato was withered away, and came with no butter or any other choice of condiment. The vegetable was roasted beets....beets, with seafood? My duck was dry...and I mean DRY! The bottom was burnt and again, the dish was smothered in another black-ish sauce. The "house potatoes" were roasted sweet potatoes with a dill sauce...first of all, who has ever paired sweet potatoes with a dill sauce?! The potatoes were burnt to a crisp...blackened...again, not kidding. I had to break one open to figure out what it was! Again, beets....and with that, both of my reasons for choosing this place go out the window. At this point I'm done, severely agitated with the food, and now cannot even eat my entree. I call the waitress over and show her my dish, flip the duck over exposing the burnt underside...tap my fork on the overdone, burnt potatoes making a crisp cracking sound as I do...and explain to her how the duck is swimming in sauce. I ask for a bowl of soup....clearly just wanting something quickly which perhaps won't be ruined. She insists they'll make me another plate...I tried saying no, but she again insisted. At this time she is sitting the wine down on the table, telling me it's on the house and my fiancé has yet to receive his espresso....like I had explained, we we're "trying" to eat...*sigh* My second plate came...placed on the table by the owner, more apologies given...but at this point I'm done, and just want to leave. I try to eat the somewhat more moist duck, still swimming in sauce, and accompanied by the crisp sweet potatoes and roasted beets. I ate a few bites and pushed the dish away. In summation...I'd like to explain that I LOVE duck, and I've NEVER pushed a plate away....I also LOVE foie gras, and have never had a bad plate till now. What I thought was going to be an enjoyable culinary evening/experience turned out to be a two and a half hour waste of our time and money. I enjoy beets and sweet potatoes like the rest of us - but to charge $30-$35 for a plate half full of root vegetables is a rip off. Not to mention the small portion of seafood and dry/burnt duck...ugh! I do not believe I'll ever go back. read more

Went there for Restaurant Week. Hadn't been there in many years and decided to revisit. Had the Steak Frites and wasn't impressed. The steak was dry and tough. The fries were plain and unimpressive.My wife had crepes which were decent, but some of the roasted vegetables served with her meal were burnt. The service was passable, but nothing to write home about. We weren't asked how our meal was and she brought the check and stood it up on the table while we were still eating. We felt like we were being rushed out the door. Too many good restaurants in Providence to be serving food like this and treating your customers like all you want is for them to pay the bill and get out. Won't be back. read more

Great French restaurant in downtown Providence. The food is delicious as is generally the case for French restaurants. Ambiance is good as well. Service so so. read more

By far the Worst restaurant experience I have EVER had. The owner is a pompous a-hole. Was supposed to be a romantic love story being read as part of a Valentine's Day dinner event, the owner just told bad jokes and got drunk on stage. We had a table near the window, it was so cold that my date had to wear her jacket and mine. There was frost forming on the inside of the woodwork, we asked to turn the heat up 4-5 times and the owner eventually comes over and rudely says he offered to move us already, "so get up and move", the table he offered was to a community table sandwiched between two other couples, which I explained to him was not appealing for a Valentine's Day dinner, we wanted to sit at our own table. The food was also a let down, the salmon and steak were so dry, I don't know if I would have feed it to my dog. The appetizers and salad were average at best. DO NOT EAT HERE! read more

Pot au Feu - Frost forming at our table - French Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This may become my favorite restaurant (bistro) the ambiance is absolutely charming...intimate, romantic, comfortable, etc. ... the food was exquisite from the appetizers through desert. Everything was prepared with care and great expertise. Out waitress was just extraordinary. I'm sorry we couldn't just invite her to sit and eat with us! We traveled to Providence from New London (a short hour) and it is the best decisions n we have made in a long time. Just wonderful!!! read more

It's really a crying shame when you think about it. Gorgeous basement location, sparkly lights and bottles around the walls and (usually) nice, helpful staff. The menu is extensive and (very) expensive. BUT ... the food just doesn't make the grade. I've been several times and have usually come away with the feeling that I could have done better with a few basic ingredients, 10 minutes and a pan. Bland is the usual description I use when describing my experience here. The seafood crepes special the other night was watery, without distinctive flavor to speak of and contained some weirdly inappropriate ingredients - olives??? If only ... read more