So after being disappointed by another place that was closed that sparked my interest to head over…read moreto the Hill (Federal Hill)! I walked up and down the street to see what was open and then it hit me. My Grandfather use to take me here on the weekends when I was a kid so I had to head over there and take a walk around and get a sandwich and see what else they had to offer.On to the review! I walked in the store and was greeted with smiles and I walked around and was offered if I needed help with anything. I just walked around for 10 minutes to just soak up all the stuff they had which is like everything! I ended up settling with an Italian Grinder and some Tarrone Italian dessert thing that that my Grandfather loved getting for Christmas time. Itlian Grinder - I have to say the grinder was pretty good ! It had a pretty good meat to veggies to bread ratio! The bread had a crunchy crust but soft on the inside. Tarrone - Just as I remembered from back in the day soft sweet and filled with nuts, O did that bring up memories of being a kid and hanging out with Grandad! Over all, I really enjoyed my time there and enjoyed sitting down eating my sandwich and having some great small talk with a wonderful employee that walked at the register. I didn't get her name but she was a sweet person! The place was very clean and had a great vibe to it! Keep it up over there Venda! I will be visiting again soon!

Venda Ravioli is a classic Italian Market and Deli in the Federal Hill section of Providence. It…read moresays something that for over 15 years, whenever I visit Providence, I try to fit Venda Ravioli into my plans. They have a large case with ready to eat pasta, meatballs, cutlets, sides, etc. The pasta and cutlets are better than what you get at most similar markets. They make sandwiches. They sell specialty products like Olive Oil and vinegars. They sell a variety of ravioli and sauces to make at home. They have fresh bread. Venda Ravioli is a classic spot that has thrived for generations. Places like Venda Ravioli should be celebrated. 5 Stars

The real deal... They make the best Italian subs along with take out food..... Their Italian…read morebiscuits are the absolute best! The white with sugar on top and the red ( my favorite)... There is nothing there not to love.. The service is excellent! Everyone there has a smile on their face and quick to help you......Ambiance is great! Hopefully they remain open many more years.....

They have a lot to offer for a price. The deli area is large with meats, cheeses, olives and other…read moreprepared foods. You can dine in if there is a table available. There are only three I think. Lots of pastas, flours, herbs, Moka pots in a few sizes, espresso cup sets, gift items, olive oils, balsamic vinegar, etc. for sale. Parking is on street, pay at kiosk or use a parking app, or in a paid lot.

In a sea of endless Italian food on the hill, Andino's can be easily overlooked but not outdone…read more After trying just about every other spot on Atwells, I can't believe it took me this long to get to Andino's....my mistake! The host seemed surprised to see us despite being right on time for our reservation but we were seated right away after a quick exchange. Our server Erik came right over with a smile and continued to be a consummate professional throughout the evening. I wish I could have him be my server everywhere I go. We started the night with some seasonal cocktails. The spiced pear old fashioned was to die for. Complete with a solitary large cube and balanced flavors it was delicious. Our table had veal parm, linguine and white clam, and lasagna. Each dish was fresh and executed perfectly. It's a garlic lovers paradise but never overpowering, in a way any Nonna would approve. For dessert we split a slice of limoncello cake. The cake was so light and fluffy it was like eating air. Even the frosting was light enough where it didn't feel like we were stuffing ourselves to finish it. It's a smaller place so it gets busy quickly and can be a little loud. I would highly recommended a reservation as I don't think you'd have much luck getting a table on a weekend. There was a bar area with some seats but it's probably not easy to get a seat there either. As the old adage goes, if a restaurant is full all the time there's a good reason why ;)

Have you ever heard of a restaurant that won't do a takeout order over the phone without requiring…read morea credit card number for " security purposes" That might be the most petty cheapest thing I've ever heard of. So I plan to pay with cash now I have to give a random person my credit card information over the phone just because they don't believe that I will show up to pick up my to go order?!? absolutely ridiculous. Such a shame because the food is so good

I took my in-laws there for dinner before going to ppac We…read morewere pleasantly pleased with our server,Jay and the food was delicious Swordfish was exceptional. Scallops was cooked just right I am definitely going back

I've been to Camille's 5 times with the most recent time being this weekend for my husband's…read morebirthday. Let me start off by saying the bartenders absolutely need training. Our favorite drink for a night out is a dirty martini extra dirty. The martinis here are NEVER cold enough. They are legit luke warm. So we have learned to ask for them extra shaken here. Not only were our martinis still not cold, but they were clear aka not dirty. We sent them back based on the color and our server brought the same martinis back with a side of olive juice. After trying them with the extra juice they had a dirty water taste to them, almost like the ice used to shake them was dirty, which is ironic considering they were barely cold. I hate to do this but we sent them back again and let the server know they simply didn't taste good and also were not cold enough. He ended up going back and making them himself and they were much better but STILL. It shouldn't be this difficult for a bartender to make a very standard drink. The food unfortunately was also very mid. The table behind us actually sent their food back twice as well and the manager had to come over. It's also worth noting I put in the reservation it was my husband's birthday and there was no acknowledgement of it at all. This restaurant is meant to be a splurge for a nice dinner out and honestly was not up to par at all. $300 dinner for two and I was extremely disappointed. Honestly don't think we will be back.

This is my favorite quick stop on the way home for lunches for the week or a quick Italian deli…read morebite so I don't have to slave away for dinner on my own. Excellent food, ambiance is your fun, loud Italian deli, and there's always four or five counter people so you never have to wait ling for service. 10/10, highly recommend.

Weird experience at this place. I cannot comment on the food because we didn't get any after 40…read moreminutes of waiting. Tried to order a pie to eat in. Blonde haired woman took our order but seemed weird about it. Went back to the counter to see if it was done after watching other tables getting a pie. Blonde haired woman ignoring... so sat and waited. Went back again after waiting and asked a different woman. She's flustered and not looking at us and finally saying that they only have one pizza guy and they could make it now? Something was going on. It was a waste of our time. Okay, we don't live here, but I just hope others don't have our experience.

If you're looking for a spot you can always count on, Anthony's Authentic Italian Cuisine is…read moreit--I've been so so many times and it never misses. It has that cozy, classic Federal Hill Italian vibe that just feels right whether you're on a date or out with family. I always get the chicken saltimbocca with penne vodka sauce and it's to die for every single time--so flavorful and consistent. The stuffed artichoke is a must, and their espresso martinis are the perfect finish. Everything just feels thoughtfully done, from the food to the service, and it's one of those places I'm always confident recommending because I know it's going to be a great experience.

Saw this place on and the great reviews on here and figured we'd give it a shot 2 hours before a…read morehockey game in Providence. When we walked in, it was quiet--3 full tables. We sat down, looked at our menus, and about 10-15 mins later we got our waters. When we ordered our food, I asked if they had capellini for my Chicken Francese. Our waitress responded, "No, we don't, but the closest thing we have to it is linguini...but we also have angel hair, penne, and spaghetti." I was a bit confused; capellini is much closer to angel hair than linguini! Same with spaghetti! Brushed it off and my BF ordered a chicken piccata. Couldn't help but notice that the 4 people behind us (who were there before us) didn't order their drinks or food until about 10-15 mins after us, but they got their food 35 mins BEFORE us (we actually started keeping track, we were there for 45-50 mins at this point). We got our food and my boyfriend was very confused because they delivered a chicken Marsala instead of his chicken Piccata; I didn't even notice. He only orders chicken piccata from one other place, so it took him a minute to realize what he had been served... he tried it, thinking that we could just wrap up our experience since we were already running late, took 2 bites and said it wasn't something he liked so he put it at the end of the table. Unfortunately, I had already finished my meal by the time the waitress came over to check on us. No apology for messing up his order, but a, "oh, would you enjoy this?" My boyfriend was stunned. The piccata came out 15-20 mins after this interaction. I enjoyed my chicken Francese and he enjoyed his picatta. Luckily, our shrimp cocktail and peroni were comp'd but I'm not sure why they couldn't just take the meal off at that point -- it was like $4 extra for something that we didn't order in the first place. We were about 30 mins late to the game that we planned well ahead for. Maybe it was a bad night, but this was not a good first impression. TLDR: Service was horrible, food was good.

Beautiful cozy spot on at an unassuming location on Douglas Ave. The food was exceptionally…read moredelicious and authentic. A wonderful place for special occasions or a celebratory meal. The gnocchi, salad, and meatballs were superb and portions ample. The owner/chef was friendly and accommodating, and clearly proud of this lovely spot. Our waitress was, uh, different. She seemed perplexed by our requests for a to-go box for leftovers and scoffed at our request for parmesan cheese. But everyone has an off-day. Give this hidden gem a chance -- it will become your new 'go to' for higher-end Italian food in PVD.

I attended Dolce & Salato's Coffee Day Party on May 24th. This is the incomparable chef and…read morerestauranteur Armando Bisceglia's latest venture and it hit all the right notes. The Biscotti flavored iced coffee was excellent. I was also introduced to Cornetto pastry (thank you, Lupe Aguilar). It was my first time trying the cream filled croissant and it was insanely delicious. I had the pistachio but many different flavors are available. It's located in the totally revamped Brooklyn Coffee Tea House on Douglas Avenue in Providence. I'm excited to return to this cozy cafe to try their full menu. Everything looks wonderful!

I keep thinking about the short rib gnocchi! SO GOOD!…read more We've never sat at a table, but we absolutely love going to the bar area. Great vibes and service!

First off, our server was extremely attentive and kind. He checked in on us the perfect amount…read morebalancing giving us space and time to enjoy our meal, while ensuring all our needs were met. The ambiance is clean, vibrant, and welcoming. The food overall was solid. One star docked because my pasta was over-salted in which I had to scrape the excess sauce on the noodles toward the end. The guanciale paired with pecorino romano is bound to be on the saltier side, but I think the pasta could have been unsalted to balance it out a bit more. That said, the guanciale and pasta were delicious, perfectly cooked. You can tell they use quality, simple ingredients! Their 3-course presto lunch for $24 is a hard to beat deal; however, I may venture out to their regular menu next time. Yes--there will likely be another time!

It is a cute place to have some small plates and a glass of wine. But it is not a place for a quick…read moremeal because the wait for food was very very long. The food was interesting and delicious. I like that when you walk in the server explained what food they're serving and ask if it is okay or if it is what you are looking for. They don't really cook there more like assembling canned fish and other ingredients together and present it nicely. You can see in the photo the presentation was lovely. Also remember to ask for more bread if you are three or more people, a few little slices will not be enough for three adults. The stools were not comfortable if you have back problem needs support. But the cold color goes well with the decor.

My family and I had dinner here and it was just as close as you're going to get to dining in Italy…read more The food is imported from Italy and they have an amazing wine menu, all coming from small vineyards in Italy. There's no other authentic Italian wine bar on federal hill, and it's perfect for wine tasting and trying all their amazing Italian small plates. They also have a market next door where you can buy the wines and food you ate! Luigi the manager was also excellent and gave great menu recommendations. Will definitely be back it's truly an underrated spot on the hill.

Was in the Federal Hill area of Providence and went to There There for a burger. Arrived shortly…read moreafter 11, was told they were serving breakfast but would be happy to start the burgers a little early. This place is awesome! Menu is small but the burgers are delicious. Added salt potatoes instead of fries and they were a new favorite. The whole meal was fantastic! I know your reading my review and saying to yourself a burger is a burger, how good can it be? If you don't go, you will never understand!! A few things- this is in a neighborhood. Parking is very tight. Grab whatever you can close by. Also not much seating, it is a small place. We arrived a little after 11 by 11:30 on a Saturday there was a line and seats were tough to find! Yes, there are challenges but don't miss this place!!

Alrighty I finally got to try There There at Track 15. They…read moremake a solid smash burger, ingredients were fresh, great bun not soggy at all, and the burger was still juicy. The regular steak fries were delicious love their homemade seasoning. The CNY potatoes just weren't it for us, there was a group of 4 and no one really cared for them, but if pepperoncini flavor is your thing go for it. The chicken sandwich was okay didn't have much flavor too it sadly. Atmosphere of track 15 is great and the girl at the counter was kind and friendly to us as well.