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4.4 (878 reviews)
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Grits with Pulled Pork
Erika W.

I was in town for a work conference and, as always when I travel, I make it a point to support local Black-owned businesses. That's how I ended up at The District for brunch--and I'm so glad I did! To start, I ordered the Guavamosa (champagne, elderflower, and guava juice). It was super light and refreshing--definitely one of those drinks that creeps up on you (in the best way)! Perfect for brunch vibes. For my main dish, I got the Grits with Pulled Pork. It usually comes with poached eggs, but I swapped them for eggs over medium. Let me tell you... those grits? So savory and well-seasoned--I'd come back just for a bowl of them. The pulled pork had a sweet, smoky flavor that paired beautifully with the grits, and the runny egg yolk brought everything together into one creamy, delicious bite. I sat outside, so I can't speak much to the indoor ambiance, but the service was excellent. The staff was friendly, timely, and super attentive, which I really appreciated as a solo diner. Highly recommend for a chill brunch with bold flavors and great energy. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Providence! #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood #YelpEliteSquad

Pizza - hard pass! Total disappointment
Sila R.

The disappointment! We drove all the way from Boston to try this place. The first time we came was on a weekend, but since it's such a cozy spot, we couldn't get seats. We decided to come back again--this time determined! The drinks were amazing--I had a margarita that was perfect. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip (honestly, the best I've ever had!). The cauliflower was a little burnt but still tasted great. The ladies enjoyed the poppers, though I don't do that level of spice. We also tried the cheese pizza, hot honey pizza, The Graduate, and a burger. The Graduate was good, though the beans were a bit bland. No complaints about the burger. But the pizzas... total disappointment. No flavor, no seasoning--they looked great but tasted like cardboard. Such a letdown after everything else started off so strong. Let me not forget to recognize how nice the waitress was - on it, attentive and pleasant !

cornbread benedict
Bridget S.

Wow! Amazing food, okay service, and a limited menu. My table of two had the crab cake benedict and cornbread benedict - they were both delectable. I'd highly recommend either and I'd absolutely drive the hour from Boston just to eat them again! My meal included flavorful cornbread, perfectly poached eggs, and a refreshing side salad. Great portions for the prices. Our servers did seem to forget about us. It wasn't bad enough to cause a serious compliant, but it did impact my experience (we had to flag them down after about 20 minutes of our empty plates and card out in front of us). Lastly, the menu is very limited - it's worth looking in advance if you have dietary restrictions. The drinks side is clearly alcohol-focused, none of the non-alcoholic drinks looked interesting which was especially unfortunate for brunch because I would have loved tea!

Eggs Benedict
Tiffany Y.

Came here for brunch and it was pretty busy but we got seated pretty quickly. Environment was loud but it's what you expect for a brunch place. My food was DELICIOUS and exactly what I was looking for when it! Love coming here for their brunch food.

Jerry! The best bartender in RI!
Andrea R.

I love this place! I am a frequent visitor and love the staff, food, and drinks! There is on street parking, and a parking lot across the street. On Fridays, it gets real busy, because they have a live band, so get there early (7-8). Today, I had the blacken salmon, harvest salad and fries. It was so good! Jerry is the best bartender in RI. Also, the garlic knots are great!

Huevos rancheros
Annie R.

Food: I came here years ago for the pizza and remembered it was really good. This is my first time doing brunch here and it was soooo good! I ordered the Huevos rancheros. Eggs was cooked over medium and just perfectly done. The flavors were all there and I love how they mixed sweet potatoes in with the homefries. It was a great balance. My fiancé ordered the salmon Benedict and it was also really yummy. Service: We had a super attentive and nice waitress. She was great Ambiance: The place is bigger than it looks. The seating was nice and not too close together. It was pretty packed so I recommend getting reservations done before hand. The set up looks really cool and everything was clean. I'll be coming back!

Crabcake Benedict. Replaced poached eggs with fried eggs.
Candice S.

Came here on my birthday for Sunday brunch and overall it was a pleasant experience. No frills, and even though I listed in my reservation that it was for a special occasion specifically my birthday nothing was mentioned or done. But not a big deal not holding it against them. The service was great. Our waitress was present and kept checking on us, food came out quickly and so did the drinks. The guavamosa was really good and was the perfect balance. The tequila sangria on the other hand was not. I'm not a fan of red wine and it was so overpowering. You couldn't even taste the tequila. It took me the whole time to get the drink finished because it just wasn't that enjoyable. But if you like red wine, then you will love the drink. The Benedict was super yummy, the chicken and waffles was also really crisp. Definitely would go back to dine inside for dinner one day.

Chicken Milanese
Michael P.

I've probably been here a half dozen times or so. Always for lunch or dinner, I have not had the Brunch. It's always been a "Solid" 4-star spot for me. I recently visited with a couple friends and my wife and after talking it up as a great all around spot, this time I was let a little let down. The pizza which is typically what draws me in was a little too light on the sauce and the crust didn't have its typical chew and was quite dry. Normally it's got a great "New York" style chew to it and has a mildly sweet hint from the honey in the dough. This time, the pizza was serviceable but it was lacking for me (the Pink Ala Vodka is one I've had multiple times in the past. The Felony Burger is aptly named, as the meat they used in this deserves a felony charge. We asked for medium rare because no should be cooked further unless it's a smash burger. I actually almost sent this back but since we were with company I decided not to draw out the time here.. It was still cooked medium-well and it was clearly a pre-shaped and frozen burger. It didn't taste fresh and the texture was dense. There was next to no steak sauce on the burger either. It unfortunately lacked moisture and flavor overall. The chicken milanese was a pleasant surprise. I figured I'd give this a shot as I've had burgers and pizza here before along with some other sandwiches. It was flavorful and prepared well. It could have come with a small side, but it was something I got to keep things a little lighter. Overall, the aim of my visit this time was to socialize a bit with a couple friends and it was good for that, although a bit loud in the restaurant, it served that purpose. The only other grievance besides the food was that our server was very difficult to hear- I can't remember her name but The District is notoriously loud and bustling, the servers need to be sure their guests can hear them. Not in a rush to come back here but I'm sure I'll give it another shot at some point- will likely just stick to pizza, though, as the majority of the other dishes were not well liked by our party. But to that point, lots of good pizza in PVD and if that's what you're looking for, check out the surrounding options.

Huevos Rancheros w Mixed Fries
Alex V.

We got there at opening for brunch and had reservations just in case, I feel that if you get there before 11am, you should be fine if it's a party of 3 or less but anything more than that or after that, DEFINITELY, make a reservation. The service was quick and friendly and the restaurant itself has an elevated bar feel to it. If you seated at a certain side of the restaurant you can see the bar and the person making pizzas. For brunch, we had a regular coffee, water, and the Guava Moscow Mule Mocktail, which was delicious! For food, we got the Huevos Rancheros which were delicious and so were the mixed fries. The mixed fries are just potatoes & sweet potatoes mixed but they were good. The chicken & waffles were good too! I personally don't like cinnamon but I also didn't read on the menu that it was a cinnamon waffle, so that is my fault, but I still enjoyed the food! I'd love to come back for dinner/lunch to try their pizzas because someone ordered a chicken bacon ranch one & it smelled absolutely delicious as we were leaving!

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly staff, welcoming ambiance, and creative cocktails.

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Cute place! The bartender Michael was very friendly and personable and made some excellent drinks! Try the Pine :)

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Great food and great service, they have the table spread out nicely and it's a great date spot

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Friendly service and delicious food! Fish and chips, buffalo wings and pizza are great!

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Loved the decor, service and food. Casual atmosphere, always busy. The acoustics were loud, but a fun place to grab a drink and apps.

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You can't go wrong with anything on the menu- wings, sandwiches, burgers and pizza are amazing and it's a fun atmosphere.

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Ask the Community - The District

Is it pay to park?

There is a lot right across the restaurant. The lot is free parking. To enter the lot, the opening is located on chestnut street.

Is brunch all day on Sunday?

Do you have Outdoor seating?

Yes we do.

Do they take Sunday Brunch reservations? I'd like to have a birthday brunch for about 10-15 people. Is that possible?

What days and times are the live music?

Friday evening

Do they have happy hour specials? If so, what are they and what days/times are they available?

No they don't

Do they take brunch reservations?

They only take reservations if it's 5 people or more. I tried to make special reservations with 4 people because someone in my party was 8 months pregnant (most of their tables are high tops and we needed a table on the ground) and they wouldn't… 

Where can you park for this resturant during the day for lunch?

Unfortunately on weekdays we only have street parking during the day - but there are always spots - at night and weekends we lease the lot behind our building .

Is brunch served along with the regular menu or is it only brunch?

It’s Brunch and Pizzas - Starting on Oct 1st the Menu is expanding to include various sandwiches as well.… 

Has anyone tried their catering?

I have not tried their catering, nor any of the food. Although it doesn't seem to be a selling point to this place. I think the draw is in internal. Live music and cocktails. I think you should get in contact with owner Jennifer and get a… 

Does anyone know the prices? I don't like when you can't view them online, I just want to know what I'm in for. If anyone can give a range of an entree I'd appreciate it!

Hi Monica - There are photos of the menu under Yelp photos - Thank you for your interest !!… 

Is there a separate brunch menu online that I am missing? Thank you!

Yes there is under yelp photos ( menu ) Thanks for your interest !!

First time question where are the prices on the menu Do you have a menu that can be downloaded?

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Francesco's Pizzeria

Francesco's Pizzeria

3.9(82 reviews)
1.3 mi•East Side

5 Stars for what may be my favorite specialty pizza ever. Pro-tip: order the G.O.A.T. Pizza…read more We had a hankering for pizza and Francesco's absolutely hit the spot. Their pizza is NY style thin crust (YUM) and though you can order a typical Margherita pizza, I highly suggest looking through the specialty pizza options. We got the G.O.A.T. Pizza which comes with mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, caramelized onions, herbs, and hot honey drizzle. It's even better than it sounds. This was the perfect combo of garlicky savory cheese and sweet honey with the tiniest kick. I could have eaten the entire large pizza on my own. I'm in RI for one more week and trust that I will order this again. I also got the 10 piece order of wings with BBQ sauce and was so pleasantly surprised to see it came on top of caramelized onions! It was there in the description, but I missed it. They were so good I was picking them out by hand and enjoying them. The wings were thick and full of meat. They had an option to get them extra well done, but I love exactly how they came regularly. I would definitely order these again. Overall, super impressed. Highly recommended!

Francesco's has good pizza and it's really easy to order take out and do pick up! They often have…read moredeals going on too. I can't eat cheese and I'm always grateful for pizza shops that offer vegan cheese and a good pizza. Just because I can't eat cheese, doesn't mean I want to eat a lame pizza. And this place delivers on a great vegan pizza! Whether you're vegan, lactose intolerant, a meat lover, vegetarian, or gluten free - there is something for you and this is your sign to order pizza for dinner tonight. They also offer catering, I used them for work before too. Super convenient and easy to work with.

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Fellini Pizzeria - Great pizza slices. Anything you want.

Fellini Pizzeria

3.8(528 reviews)
0.4 mi•Fox Point
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If I had known this shop was open late, I would have been coming here more often. My friend and I…read morewere hungry around 11:30 pm on Friday night and this was one of the few open spots in the area with affordable good food. There was street parking and at the time, it was free. There were about 4 parties inside when we walked in, which gave us some time to think about which slices we wanted. We eventually went with the arugula, cranberry, balsamic drizzle, and I think feta along with the spicy sun dried tomato. The slices are pretty big and they do put them in the oven before handing them over. Each slice is about $4-$6, but you can also order whole pies. There was seating inside, but the air conditioning was too strong, so we found a table outside. Before stepping out, we poured ourselves cups of complimentary water. The crust is crispy and thin so you really get to taste all the toppings. The arugula one was really good. I enjoyed the different flavors: sweet, salty, creamy, acidic, and surprisingly, the arugula was not overly bitter. The sun-dried tomato one was also good. I am typically not a fan but this one was good since the tomato wasn't tough, or overly acidic. I would highly recommend Fellini's for great food at a good price. I would consider this location to be better for quick trips, or take out to eat the food at the Pedestrian bridge, but they do have another location in Cranston which is prettier and bigger for sit down, family style, and large groups.

It's gonna be a short review. Some of the best pizza by the slice I have ever had. Tons of…read moreselection. Friendly staff. My slice (ricotta, hot honey, pepperoni, basil) tasted extremely fresh and the use of high quality ingredients was evident. Amazing crust. If I lived in Providence, I would be there weekly.

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Night Shift Kitchen & Tap

Night Shift Kitchen & Tap

4.0(7 reviews)
0.9 mi•Downtown

We had a fun dinner here ahead of our night at Level 99! The waitress explained how everything is…read moremade in house. I love a good spiel and appreciated how they focus on elevated bar food. We got some pizza slabs, and did think they would be a bit bigger. But they were tasty! As were the wings and the drinks! Service was quick and friendly. Would definitely dine here again if I was at Level 99!

We stopped in while spending time at Level99, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing…read more The service was subpar from start to finish. The bartender barely made eye contact, and when I ordered a spicy tequila soda, I was served with Tajín sprinkled on top--not exactly what I'd expect for a spicy drink. The food was equally underwhelming. The pepperoni pizza came out with the pepperoni completely burnt. When we mentioned it, we were told that's simply how they prepare it, so keep that in mind if you order pizza here. The wings were decent and had a good amount of meat on them, but that was about the only highlight. The nachos arrived swimming in grease, making them difficult to enjoy, and the toppings were just average. The French fries were another issue--they appeared to have been cooked in the same fryer as seafood. This wasn't disclosed, and the fries came out tasting noticeably fishy. Thankfully, I don't have a seafood allergy, but that could be a serious concern for someone who does. The ambiance was fine, but overall the food and service left a lot to be desired, and I wouldn't go out of my way to return.

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Massimo Restaurant - Braciola di Maiale

Massimo Restaurant

4.3(1.2k reviews)
0.9 mi•Federal Hill
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Came to RI for a 4 day trip and wanted to say this was our top favorite place to eat. Amongst our…read moregroup we had the short rib gnocchi, lemon chicken, and chicken parm. The purple rain drink was amazing. Everything was absolutely delicious. We are a family of italians from New Jersey so we can be very picky about our Italian food and this place is somewhere we would highly recommend. Waiter was also extremely friendly. Definitely will be back if we're ever in the area.

the staff and service at massimos is truly world class - they deserve 5 stars. we came in on a very…read morebusy night during waterfire and were seated but not attended to for about 3-5 minutes, nothing crazy. the only server on the floor came to us and apologized and we said it was fine, but after the meal and before dessert he gave us complimentary house made arancello to apologize even more! totally not necessary but we appreciated the care they have for their guests. why the 3 stars? the food is quite ok, it's good, but not great. especially coming in with the hype that this is the spot for italian food in providence it was relatively underwhelming. nothing was wow worthy but nothing was bad either. very middle of the road, so i think this would be good for groups or older crowds. cocktails were good too - didn't get to nab a photo since they were pretty yummy and went fast.

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The District - tradamerican - Updated October 2026

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