We had an absolutely wonderful meal at Sarto Friday night. It was divine. Everything was perfect. The space is beautiful. Even in the pouring rain, it felt warm and inviting. Our waiter was excellent. He was able to give great recommendations and describe items on the menu that we weren't sure about. I do feel like a minor foodie but we had to Google some items that we were unfamiliar with and didn't want to take up too much of our waiters time. We started with the Affettati Misti which was delicious. I didn't feel super hungry but the food was all so good that I just kept eating everything. I had Bucatini Cacio e Pepe for my dinner and can't stop thinking about it. It was decadent and divine. Perfection. My friend had the Osteria Filet. I am not exactly sure what chicories are but something greenish on her plate was delightful. The meat was cooked perfectly and was amazing. We split the Chocolate Ricotta Frittelle for dessert. More perfection. It was not heavy but was rich and luscious. I liked that I could see the chef finishing or checking plates before they came to us. This really was one of the best meals I have had in a while. I need to go back and try more. Thanks to Sarto for such a memorable, delicious meal! read more

Tonight, I had my first experience at Sarto. I can wholeheartedly say that I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Sarto from start to finish. The bartender, Paul, was welcoming and helped narrow down the choices on the menu that suited my best interest. He was extremely helpful and was able to explain the crafted cocktails and help me make a great selection. My friend and I decided to move upstairs to their all new Lounge (which is super trendy and beautifully decorated). I loved that I was able to view downtown from a window and be comfortable on a cozy couch. The vibe in their lounge was great. It is upscale without feeling too elite and is a perfect place to munch on some appetizers and sip a cocktail. The General Manager introduced himself and checked on us to make sure that we were impressed with out experience. Sarto is a hidden gem in Providence and I look forward to attending events and dinner here in the future! Lastly, I want to thank the staff for providing a great experience for a first time visitor. Paul, You surely exceeded my expectations. Your attention to detail is impressive! Thank you so much! read more

In no universe does this restaurant deserve over 3 stars. And I'm only giving it 3 because my cocktail was original ($12). I really question the other ratings here. No breadsticks or bread/olive oil to start. OK, so it's that kind of place. But. My chestnut gnocchi was tough and the cheese sauce/reduction was borderline. The salumi platter was literally a plate with some cuts of meat on it (for 28 bucks)--and nothing else, not even a slice of parm, a single olive, or even a sprig of thyme to remind me of its origins. The "prosciutto-wrapped breadsticks" are literally two breadsticks perched in a glass with some prosciutto wrapped around the tops ($14, so $7 per breadstick). Pasta dishes are now, apparently, "tastings-sized", so even if the pasta was worth coming here for, it's not a meal. All meat entrees (on the tiny menu) are north of $25. They obviously want diners to spend big money here but they evidently won't even put in the effort to make the dinner a special experience. What does it take to put a cherry tomato on a $28 "snack". The interior/bar area are attractive (though fairly noisy) and didn't make up for the prices and food. Fail. read more

We came here for Valentine's Day dinner, I was expecting it to be full to capacity but there were lots of tables and we were immediately served. There was a prix fixe 4 course menu which had enough selection for a vegetarian or pescatarian. We wanted wine pairings but didn't see it on the menu so our waitress was great in creating wine pairing for us for every course. Everything was delicious and the service was great. Overall we enjoyed ourselves and will be back to try the regular menu. read more

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What. A. Gem. We were walking to another restaurant, and happened to pop in. Food: delicious. My wife had their twist on Caccio e Pepe, and the white cheddar gave it a great New England flair. The salumi plate had a tasty homemade pickle, meats that were paper thin and perfect. Chef stopped by the bar and was fun to talk to. Drinks: Amazing. Jack proved himself on the Haberdashery, and I let him drive from there. Cool preview of the fall menu with a beet-based cocktail, then one more, and I was a happy camper. This kind of experience is exactly why I like trying new restaurants in new towns. read more

Simply put Hidden gem in Rhode Island if you don't come here are you missing out homemade pasta done to delicacy perfection handcrafted drinks bartenders are spot on aim to please prosciutto wrapped breadsticks amazing ridiculous must try staff and management aim to please very receptive must come here. read more

I went there on Friday night with a group of girlfriends, service was awful and the food was mediocre. The server was rude from the start and never even told us that there were specials. read more

I've been living in Providence for the last 4 years and have only had one or two other meals like the one I had at Sarto last night. The space is large, with an open kitchen, vocal expo... don't miss the prosciutto crudo on the slicer just outside the kitchen. The service team crushed it. Sat us down, took our jackets, offered still or sparkling water (both complimentary). I think they have one of those sparkling water machines, very tasty, not too intense bubbles. Felicia knocked it out of the park, and the General Manager came over as well to introduce himself. The support staff and runners were incredibly helpful and engaged as well. Several team members made clear their excitement that new, high caliber restaurants were popping up in Providence of late and seemed keen on keeping young folks and talent in RI. Love it! We also got to speak to Chef Robert (JWU Grad) who was extremely friendly and smiling proudly. And he should be proud. I'm torn between the service or the food as the highlight of the night (I should probably say the company... in case my girlfriend reads this...). We started off with the prosciutto wrapped around some tasty breadsticks. I feared the things may fall apart when I took a bite, but the prosciutto was tender enough, and the breadsticks soft enough (but not too soft) to stay together and it was very satisfying. The Ceasar toast bruschetta was delicious as well, my ladyfriend probably enjoyed it more than me. The cured egg yolk was my favorite part of this dish. We were split between what to get for entrees, and one of the runners overheard us (goes back to what I said earlier about the entire team being engaged) so he popped over and made a few recommendations. He also mentioned that we could do a half order of the pasta (ended up with the AMAZING gnocchi) and an entree (best steak I've had in PVD). Super helpful. For dessert, we had a zeppole which was one of the more unique desserts I've had recently. Can't exactly remember the flavor but it came with bay leaf gelato which was on point. The zeppole itself was a ridiculously perfect combo of crunchy and soft, savory and sweet. For the one reviewer who complained about the portions being small, they are not, it was the perfect amount of food, maybe they just don't get it... My only recommendation would be to get a less bright light for the 1st-floor bathroom, it was a little distracting when the door opened, then again, I have some serious ADHD. 5 stars, this place will be a hit. read more

Beautiful dining room and really top notch service. They easily anticipated needs and were helpful but without hovering. Decor was beautiful. I had the Caesar toast to start. It was tasty and really special but tricky to eat. My husband had the breadsticks with prosciutto which he loved. I also had the Prosecco which was well flavored and light. For dinner I had both the chestnut gnocchi and the carmelle. Carmelle are amazing, like filled pasta with an amazing flavor. Chestnut gnocchi were good but the cream sauce was the star of that show, cheeses were distinct. My husband had a like the steak. We had the zepolli, chocolate pudding and the special which was a pavlova. I loved the pavlovabut husband hated it. We both loved the pudding, highly recommend. Bay ice cream with the zepolli was great, as was the sauce. read more

Amazing setting. Excellent beer and wine selection. Great service and friendly staff. Loved the music. We ordered the spring pea risotto which was in my experience not cooked through, on the bland side and the peas were too hard to chew on instead of crispy. Still ate it all. The cacio e pepe was fantastic. Wanted to order another one. Would definitely go back buy a glass of wine & the pasta. The prosciutto breadsticks were fun to eat. The grilled asparagus were good, the bread was a little hard for my liking. Will be coming back to try other things on the menu. read more

We've lived in Italy for many years, and Sarto provides a delicious and delightful, real Italian experience. The restaurant is beautiful, the food (chestnut gnocchi, pappardelle with lamb ragu, sea bass on caponata--and a coffee milk budino) was wonderful and perfectly prepared, and the service was friendly and most attentive to detail. Yesterday, we had cappuccino and a cornetto for breakfast--also excellent. read more

Best restaurant in providence! Tim was an excellent server and the Sachetti pasta was pretty unforgettable as was the Cauliflower appetizer. The real showstopper was the brown butter cake (which I would easily eat a dozen of), perfectly gooey and warm. Top marks on all accounts except so sad to see such a gem so empty! read more

Came here for lunch once soon after opening. Very limited lunch menu. Got the soup of the day, the rhode island pizza and also the porchetta and salsa verde sandwich. Everything tasted alright, nothing was out of the ordinary. The sandwich was good, the salsa verde had some hints of anchovies in it. Overall decent spot. They do have a pretty awesome salumi station. read more

This new spot in the G building will not disappoint. Although it has only recently opened, everything seemed to flow smoothly and the food, drinks, and service were outstanding. My one thing that needs attention is the table location of where we happened to be seated. It was directly inside the door on the other side of a column used to hang coats. It's almost as if we were sitting in the waiting area. It may be best to find another use of this location! read more

Let's be clear. I "connected" with Sarto BECAUSE the humans were authentic, interested, seemed to care and made me feel like I was part of the Sarto - family, even though I was 3,000 miles from home. It's worth noting I learned of this new Providence gem because I happened to meet one of the suppliers to the restaurant who raved about the "product" - he was on target! I had three small pasta's, a unique dessert, complimentary wines or aperitifs and happily spent 2 and 1/2 hours there enjoying the service and ambiance. If you are in the 'hood, hurry (I mean it!) to Sarto and be prepared to find a new fave. One might have thought it hard to find a new "palate" in a city with a plethora of fine Italian dining experiences, but Sarto fits the bill. Enjoy! read more

Just awesome. Noah and Tim were fab! We will be back, cocktail bar indeed. All the people were very genuine.

Great ambiance and excellent food make this one of my top choices for date night. I highly recommend doing a tasting dinner with a curated wine selection. When we did we had a gnocchi dish with duck ragu that is a serious contender for one of the best dishes I've had in Providence. Cocktails at the bar were on point too. read more

Upscale restaurant with indoor and outdoor ambiance. The cheese boards come with unique and complex flavors. The menu is limited in options, but flavorful for sure. I ordered the short rib which was served on top of polenta. The flavor of the entree was full and varied, however the short rib itself was more of a purée texture which was slightly disappointing. The staff are incredible, attentive, and approachable. I would like to come back and try a different entree to give this place a second shot. read more

Mind. Blown. These ladies are in the kitchen killing it! It's the first time we've ever seen a kitchen full of women. I learned they locally source as much as possible & the taste is proof for sure. The quality & flavor of the food is extraordinary. If you go, definitely try the cheese & salumi plate and the short rib osso bucco. Ask for a extra side of the grilled spring onions so you have more to go w/each bite of the polenta. Finish with the upside down pineapple dessert while sipping on a Lavender Espresso Martini or their espresso doppio. My better half felt their espresso was the best he's had in the states, tasting very authentic to what you'dfind in Italy where he lived for 2.5 yrs at one time. Although I've read reviews from others commenting that they find Sarto's menu to be limited, I'm thinking the reviewer doesn't understand at all what goes into each of chef's offerings, which is a massively creative and beautifully presented dish. This takes time and I thoroughly appreciate their dedication to providing a perfectly plated dish rather than simply throwing out various good food in lot quantities. Keep doing what you're doing!! read more

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Extremely kind and welcoming staff. Our server was wonderful I wish I got her name. Cocktails were the best I have had in a long time. We only got a small appetizer as we had a dinner reservation after (we stopped here for a drink) and it was very delicious, beautifully plated and left me wanting more food!! Well done! read more

The food is average, the service is the slowest. Imagine a distracted sloth as your waiter. Came in hungry and left very disappointed. Definitely no second chance for this restaurant. read more

To all the fat people complaining about the small portion sizes, lose weight. Portions here are fine, the drinks are top notch and the food is pretty damn good. read more

Wasn't sure what to expect at this new Italian osteria style spot where the former excellent Garde De La Mer used to be. Can now say it easily exceeded expectations top to bottom. Went for a light pre-PPAC dinner and from the start, hosts were welcoming and attentive. The decor is fantastic, a modern tile, metal and exposed wood beam look that looks distinct and would be at home in NYC or any other major metropolis. Our server, Joe G., was super knowledgeable on all aspects of the food and drinks, providing great recommendations, tastings and going so far as to making some of our excellent cocktails himself. This is where Sarto really shines. The food and drinks are simple, yet fantastically delicious. From the snack menu, we tried the deviled eggs, the amitriciana fries, prosciutto bread sticks, and freshly baked focaccia. As simple as all of these sound, we've never had these items better from any other restaurant ever. For light dinner, we shared the Gem salad which contained perfectly smoky bluefish that enhanced the cocktails our server crafted and vice versa. That's what stuck with me the most about Sarto. Every piece of the eating and drinking experience was honestly a masterwork of layered flavors meant to compliment each other. Serious thought has gone into the menu and drinks and it shows. Sarto will be THE place to go for my wife and I from now on for pre-show or anytime we want light perfectly crafted food and drinks. I recommend highly for others to try and do the same. read more

Wow! Eriq and Michael were amazing. Wonderful service and craft cocktails. We'd go back because of them!!!!

10/10 atmosphere and aesthetic. Serotonin boost. Staff, from hostess to bartender to waiter to manager are all so pleasant. Great cocktails.

Our party of 6 had so much fun at Sarto last night! Fun atmosphere, delicious apps and entrees and excellent service! Eriq behind the bar was super knowledgeable and fun and crafted some killer cocktails. Definitely will return! read more

Group of 6 of us sat at the bar for drinks and apps (Michael and Eriq at the bar are the BEST) and then moved to a table for dinner. Unbelievable craft cocktails and the food matches. A must go to... and we are Italian and have high standards. We will be back. read more

Sat at the bar, ordered drinks and apps. Bartender says to let him know if we have any questions and walks away for 10 minutes! Waited about a hour for our main dishes.... looking into kitchen they are standing around. We catch the eye of the chef who explains they were just really busy. Ummmm? AND??? Over $50 for 2 drinks and 2 apps. Not going back and will not recommend to anyone. read more

What a great little eclectic spot, right in the middle of the city! A recent discovery while spending the day down city, for work. I took a walk at lunchtime and happened upon Sarto, with it's sidewalk cafe. Since it was a tragically humid day, I opted to be seated inside with the AC. The space is small but nicely arranged so that it feels spacious. There is a full bar as well as a dining room. The lunch menu is limited but presents a nice variety. I chose the Chicken Parm sandwich. Sides were a choice of fries or arugula salad, for an additional $2. Service was excellent and my meal was delicious - perhaps the best chicken Parm sandwich I have ever tasted. The bread was amazing, the chicken lightly breaded and fried. The cheese was just right and there was a thin coating of pesto on the bread. The arugula salad was tossed with a Basil Olio, which was a nice surprise. It was tart and salty - but very nice. I finished my meal with a cup of coffee that was rich, dark and piping hot. Sadly, they were out of cream and the milk didn't do it justice. It it won't prevent me from coming back again! Working in the city just got a lot tastier! read more

Sarto Restaurant - Chicken Parmigiano sandwich w/Arugula salad - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Wow. Where do I start. Last minute decision to go to Providence so we didn't have a reservation. We were more than happy to find a couple of seats at the bar as my wife and i like to eat at the bar as it is more interactive and you can better explore the drinks. The bartender, Tim (there is a waiter named Tim as well) was excellent. The drinks he made and created for us were top notch! He also helped me decide what to eat and his suggestions and advice were spot on for me. We started with the broccolini and carbonara fries. They were both excellent and we cleaned both dishes by the time we finished them. The broccolini was perfectly Al dente and the fries were sinful. If we were at home we would have licked the dishes, that is how good they were. For main course have the 30 day dry aged steak and my wife had the pasta with pesto and chicken. We both thoroughly enjoyed the meals. The steak melted in my mouth and was cooked perfectly. My wife said her meal exceeded her expectations. We are both "foodies" and could not have been happier with our choice of restaurants. When we come back to Providence we will definitely come back to Sarto and will reserve seats at the bar. There are so many great restaurants in the area but we both love Sarto! Hopefully next time we will save room for dessert. read more

Stopped in for a drink and loved the space and atmosphere. Bartender was very knowledgeable and we loved their huge selection of Amaros!

My Husband and I first visited Sarto as part of a Providence Food tour. We loved the Cacio e Pepe while on the food tour. Now it's a few months later and we decided to bring family here for dinner. While the service was excellent and the food tasty, we were disappointed in the portion size. I had the gnocchi with duck and the amount of food on the plate was super small! My Husband had the pork belly and did not feel full after finishing his entire plate. Had we been by ourselves, we probably would have ordered another round of food. Our relatives had other places to be. So we went home hungry. The entrees were not super pricey, but had we ordered enough food to actually feel full, it would have cost quite a bit. Not sure we'll go back. read more

Just left from Saturday mass and finding myself in need of another prayer so, let us pray: "Heavenly Father, thank you for Sarto, and bless me Father, for my sins... sin from consuming the devil's temptation in the form of the Chardonnay, carbonara fries, and risotto I ordered from the menu, and most of all, from the unholy thoughts about their beautiful boys behind the bar. If this is what heaven looks like from Providence, thank you very much. A-men. read more

Cute spot! Would love to come back for dinner. Limited menu at lunch but it was delicious. Daily soup, pasta and pizza specials. Looks like you can come in for a quick bite or sit down for a longer meal. Bar looked very well stocked as well. read more

Friendly courteous staff and a nice atmosphere. Open kitchen which I like. Complimentary valet service and a short walk to the PPAC. Ravioli was delicious. I'll be back with the wife. read more

Great new spot! Felt like I was in NYC-Big city feel in the heart of Downtown Providence.Great place to grab a drink or dinner.

Amazing bar drinks, cocktails and a legitimate, modern Italian wine selection. The menu mix is very well balanced, fairly priced and creative while honoring rustic fare. The carbonara fries were great, could've used an aioli in my opinion but other than that, very tasty. The cacio pepe was spot on, and I've had my fair share in Italy. Smoked bluefish crostini was delicious and you could tell a lot the pasta, if not all, seems to be homemade. Portions were perfect and very helpful/friendly staff. Will definitely be going back soon. Thanks for a great evening! read more

Delicious! Drinks were great, food was better. Bartender was friendly and knowledgable! Best amaretto sour ever. read more

Sarto Restaurant - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

What a fabulous experience from beginning to end! We were greeted with friendly smiles and enjoyed a table right near the beautiful warm and open kitchen. Despite our proximity we didn't hear a peep and we marveled at how the chefs moved with flair and ease. We enjoyed watching Chef Ollie finishing off plates for service, paying attention to every last detail. Our server, Audrey, was friendly and attentive and her knowledge of menu items and wine selections was extensive and impressive. Atmosphere had a great vibe, upscale and crowded but not stuffy. Everything was delicious and we can't wait to return. Would absolutely recommend! read more

Sarto Restaurant - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

We stopped here for a drink and a quick bite before the theatre and were pleasantly surprised. Will definitely be back when we have more than an hour to spend read more