One last magical dinner at Rosalina! All our favorites - the most amazing eggplant parmesan with…read morericotta cheese & crostini, a decadent thick cut pork chop with peppers & grape tomatoes over magical mashed potatoes & the best bolognese with tagliatelle I've ever eaten. SOOOOO GOOD! We wish Lauren & Tom all the best in their next endeavor. And we can't wait to have them over for dinner sometime soon!!! NOM NOM NOM #YUM NOTE: Rosalina is closing for good on 2/15/26.

Four of us went to dine at the restaurant before going to attend a performance at the nearby…read moreTrinity Rep. It is a place we like. We were seated at a semi-circular booth by the window - more comfortable than at the table and metallic chairs. We had a number of cocktails: Tommy Pickles, the Trinity and a Limonata. The fourth, a tea totaled, had a Ginger Ale. The generous portion main dishes were a shrimp bucatini, a squid ink pasta, swordfish, a thick pork chop and an eggplant parm. All very tasty. We took some of the food home. To end we shared a good tiramisu. And two of us had coffees. Our server, Desiree, was efficient and cheerful. The check came to over $215, to which we added a generous tip. We will return when we are next in the area.

I went to Fleur Providence while I was home for the holidays. The restaurant is beautiful! It's…read morelocated in the Omni Hotel which has such an elegant feel/vibe. We were immediately greeted when we entered and seated. We went during the middle of the day so we're actually the only ones in the restaurant which felt very special honestly. For drinks my fiancé ordered an Irish coffee which was perfectly made and not too sweet and I ordered an expresso martini which I really enjoyed. For starters I ordered oysters which tasted so crisp and refreshing! I loved the garnishes as well! The mignonette was a delicious, with tons of flavor. It was tangy, citrusy and sweet while the horseradish + hot sauce carried a powerful kick. I truly loved the flavor profile! For our meals he ordered the clam chowder which was pretty yummy and the steak and eggs which was pretty decent he enjoyed the potatoes most. I kept my New England vibe going pretty strong and ordered a lobster roll with a side of fries. I will say I wasn't the biggest fan one the unfortunately. The fries were very crunchy almost like cooked in old oil and the lobster roll was a little too buttery for my liking. Our waiter was excellent and really made sure to check on us several times throughout our meal. Given, the overall ambiance and the delicious oysters and drinks I'd say this would be a nice restaurant to stop by for afternoon drinks or maybe even dinner. We were looking forward to trying the crab cakes but only available during dinner time.

We were staying at the Omni Hotel, which is very nice as I'll discuss in a future review. We enjoy…read moreFrench cuisine and decided to give Fleur a try even though the Yelp ranking was only 3.3 We were dining early after a long walkabout in Providence. When we arrived, as there were no other diners present, we were advised that we could select our table. The hostess at that moment, also turned out to be our waitress. She quickly sent over water, and provided us with menus. Our first surprise was the menu. Oh Mon Dieu! Where are the French dishes. My co-diner was looking forward to some French Onion soup. Fleur however, was serving Clam Chowder (a standard menu item), and the soup du jour was ironically... Chicken and Rice. Missing in action were the Boeuf Bourguignon, Coq au Vin, Cassoulet, Confit de Canard, Quiche Lorraine, and of course, the French Onion Soup. So, I decided on one of the only French dishes on the menu, Poulet au Citron - Statler chicken, lemon, white wine, tomatoes, artichokes, lemon caper sauce with potato au gratin. $32 My co-diner opted for the Lobster Roll. This was a warm lobster roll, known as a Connecticut Roll - Butter poached lobster meat, served on a butter roll (served warm), Fries, fried wontons or greens. $35 The waitress offered mashed potatoes, fries or the au gratin with my dinner, and I chose the au gratin which I typically like and because it is French inspired. The dinners arrived quickly, which wasn't a complete surprise as we were still the only patrons. Overall, the chicken was pretty good, with a nicely crisped skin, though it was a small portion. The au gratin was terrible, the cheese top was very hard and overdone and the potatoes were too stiff, perhaps a little undercooked. The sauce in the dish with the artichokes was underwhelming, and relatively bland. I tasted the lobster roll, and though there was plenty of lobster, I thought the meat and roll were dry. When the waitress checked on our dinners, I told her I shouldn't have taken her advice and selected mashed potatoes as the au gratin wasn't good. She nodded but didn't apologize for the kitchen or offer a side dish of mashed potatoes, something one would expect in a fine dining restaurant. The main thing that is French inspired at this restaurant is the name. If you're looking for some quality French cooking, you should look elsewhere. If you're looking for an excellent steak, I'd suggest walking down the stairs to the Omni lobby, where you'll find Fleming's, an excellent steak establishment.

Awesome lunch spot. Incredible flavors and exceptional service…read more Got the 3 way combo wrap , hummus and fries. Wrap- I could eat that every day. Huge portions with all the right flavors. I didnt make any substitutions and I'm glad I didn't. Hummus- so good- recommendation is to get double the bread. We had so much left over and nothing to dip it with. Fries- were good but we took them to a nearby park and they didn't hold up. That's on us- but the flavor was good. This will definitely be a stop next time I'm in town.

Driving through town. This place was recommended to us by a Brown University student. Being gluten…read morefree, I always have to check on ingredients wherever we go, so I was a little apprehensive, when ordering, but still, the food was really good. I got the chicken plate and gyro plate, which came with 3 sauces. The guy at the counter put the plates together right in front of the glass counter, so i could see everything going in. He asked me with each item if I wanted it -- lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, pepperoncini, olives, etc. I asked about the parsley greens and he mentioned they have gluten in them, so he clearly knew his ingredients and was steering me well. But it also caught me off guard -- most restaurants have no idea about gluten and I'm used to having to check everything myself, so there was a mismatch between his obvious knowledge and how rushed I felt trying to keep up and make decisions. Kind of annoyed me, even though I appreciated that he knew what he was talking about. Otherwise people were nice. We took food to go so didn't experience the ambiance but it seemed nice inside.

I was very excited to try this when I saw it as I love Indian food. However it felt quite short of…read moremy expectations. I did go at 3pm and I was the only person in there, so I'm sure that had some effect on the quality of food. The rice was a little hard and cold, a majority of the toppings were fresh and crisp, but even the protein was a bit cold. The amount of sauce on top was drowning as well. The worker was very nice and walked me through the options which I appreciated.

Cilanter is such a gem in Federal Hill. Here's a shotgun review:…read more - The NICEST staff* - Fast casual, build-you-own meal style - Super fresh & tasty ingredients - So reasonably priced it's a little shocking - Casual stool seating inside - Fridge stocked with freshly made drinks - Tough parking situation** - All of the sauces & add-ons are so good*** *All of the employees are so nice & genuine. They'll answer every question with enthusiasm & detail. They'll talk you through every ingredient & add-on to help you create the perfect masterpiece. **There's a 15 minute parking spot right out front, but it's Federal Hill. You gotta kinda fight for it. ***I love the mango salsa they make. I also mix two of their sauces together to create my dream spicy/creamy combo. Don't be afraid to ask about mixing or going 1/2 & 1/2 on something!

Walking up to Federal Hill from downtown felt a bit sketchy but it was well worth the slightly…read morescary trip up. Once on Atwells Ave, we took a nice slow stroll to check out the restaurants and shops along the way. There are so many places to eat and not all of it is Italian themed, so if you like variety or aren't in the mood, there is something for you. There are quite a few parks and places to sit outside for free. DePasquale Square is a nice place to hang out, even if you're not eating at one of the restaurants. There is a lot of outdoor art work, like murals and sculptures to look at. Overall, a great place to visit while in Providence.

Federal Hill located in Providence, Rhode Island was ranked among the Top 5 Little Italy…read moreneighborhoods in the country along with Boston, San Diego, New York, and Philadelphia. Among all the restaurants, bakeries, and shops on Atwells Avenue, there is a fountain in DePasquale Square and parks. If you're not in the mood for Italian, you can also enjoy delicious Chinese, Thai, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Caribbean, and Cuban food. Federal Hill has festivals, strolls and special events planned throughout the year. One of those festivals that I've attended a few times is the Columbus Day Festival during Columbus Day Weekend. The Federal Hill Commerce Association welcomes sponsors and vendors for the festival. There is live entertainment in various locations along the avenue and vendors from Federal Hill and from neighboring towns. Also, on Saturdays in the summer from 5 p.m.-12 a.m., restaurant seating expands onto the street called Al Fresco on the Hill. I also did the Crime and Cuisine on Federal Hill hosted by Providence Tour Company. The tour stops at restaurants in Federal Hill and talks about some historic characters who dabbled on the wrong side of the law. Federal Hill is definitely worth a visit.

Cocktails were well made and tasty. Charred Snow Pea Salad…read morewas great and I'm not a salad aficionado. The wife is though and she agreed. We had a couple pizzas. I can't compare them to anything else in Rhode Island. Wood-Fired but super thin base and a fluffy, chewy crust. Toppings were delicious and generous. Quality stuff. The service was excellent as well. Ate at the bar and the bartender was attentive and all in on the place. She gave us the background on the owner and their philosophy. She enriched the experience. We shall return!

The first thing you notice is the oven…read more Not the tables. Not the bar. The oven. It sits in the back of the room glowing like a furnace that keeps the whole place alive. Every few minutes the door opens and a wave of heat rolls out. The pozza maker leans in with a peel. Wood crackles. A pizza disappears into the fire. The room organizes itself around that rhythm. Figidini is small. Smaller than you expect when you first walk in. Wood everywhere. Low light over the bar and the tables. The kitchen sits in full view just a few feet from where people are eating. You can see the entire operation. Flour on the prep counter. Dough stretching across the board. The oven door opening and closing again and again. It feels less like a dining room and more like you've been invited to sit just outside the kitchen while the night moves around you. Cozy is the obvious word. Quiet is not. The room is loud. Very loud. Concrete floors. Tile. Wood. Glass. Hard surfaces everywhere. Sound doesn't fade here. It ricochets. Conversations bounce off the walls and stack on top of each other until the whole room hums. Then the bartender starts shaking a drink. The metal tins crash together like someone using a jackhammer. The sound cuts straight through the room. At certain points you find yourself leaning across the table and yelling just to finish a sentence. Service moves through that noise with quiet efficiency. Orders taken. Food delivered. Plates cleared. No hovering. No conversation. Just the steady rhythm of the room continuing around you. Then the pizza arrives. Whole. No slices. Just a pair of scissors sitting on the plate beside it. The crust rises high around the edge, blistered and spotted from the oven. Puffy and inflated like bread that caught the perfect blast of heat. When you press into it the rim compresses easily. Chewy on the outside. Tender inside. The center stays thin and soft the way a wood fired pie should. This one is their tomato pie, which means the tomatoes carry the whole flavor of the pizza. No blanket of mozzarella covering things up. Just crushed tomatoes spread across the dough with sliced garlic, herbs, olive oil, and a little grated cheese working quietly underneath. The sauce is bright and fresh. Slightly sweet. Tomato first, then garlic, then olive oil settling into everything. Each slice bends when you lift it. The rim holds. Exactly what you expect from a fast bake in a very hot oven. Simple food. Done carefully. And done well. There is also a slightly precious edge to everything and that might not sit well with everyone. Figidini is the kind of place where a five dollar eight ounce bottle of Coke arrives at the table next to a tiny glass holding two oversized ice cubes that already take up most of the space before the soda even touches it. Small room. Warm light. Loud energy. A little over curated. But the oven keeps burning. Another pie goes in. Another one comes out. And once the scissors hit the table and the first slice makes it to your plate, most of the rest of it fades into the background. Because at the center of all that noise and dim light and careful presentation is a simple idea executed very well. A wood fired tomato pie that tastes exactly the way it should.

Food: We ordered the following:…read more - falafel wrap: good texture and flavor. It's also huge! I couldn't finish the whole thing but was close lol - chicken shawarma wrap: very tender and flavorful chicken. This was also a very big wrap! My husband was able to finish it all and was stuffed. - falafel pieces: nice flavor and crispy - fries : these were super crispy and soft on the inside. The flavor was delish! Service: There was only one person working there and handling everything when we were there. He did a good job handling everything. Ambiance: It's a cute small spot. A couple of tables to sit down at but it's set up more for a takeout. There's some cool middle eastern decor in there as well. Overall, we would go back again.

I love Al-Shami! He has the best falafel in town! The tabouli is extremely flavorful too. The owner…read moreis extremely generous too. He really gets to know his customers.

Cigar bars are few and far between in the area, so Tel Aviv has become the go-to spot for me and my…read moregood friend who enjoys an occasional cigar. The venue is reasonably large, the seats are comfortable, the service has been very good (and it was excellent today), and they have a large humidor for anyone arriving empty-handed. I've worked through a handful of menu items and found the lamb lollipops are particularly good (order them medium). That said, this isn't a place I'd choose strictly for dinner unless the ambiance of lingering cigar smoke is part of the draw (pun intended). In warmer months, the large outdoor deck along the water is a really nice spot. So if you're into cigars or hookah and live in the area, this might be your place too. Given how rare cigar-friendly venues have become, I'm bumping this up to a five-star rating. Tip: Beware of the sidewalks on this street. They have so many peaks and valleys they look like the Swiss Alps!

My friends and I saw this place had hookahs, so we decided to check it out. We just moved here and…read moreare in the market for a good hookah place. Drinks were mid, and the food was cold -- would've been better if it was served hot. The hookah was also mid. They had speakers and kept turning the volume up. Nowhere does it mention a mandatory 20% tip. I wouldn't mind it if it was stated beforehand. Overall, the place was filled with older men. We were the youngest people there. It def would've been a cool place to be at just overall disappointed.

I'm absolutely in love with Aleppo Sweets. It's beautifully decorated and everything just looks…read morepicture perfect. It's super clean. The service is phenomenal. The ladies who are working when I visited last were just so lovely and even gave me some food to take home for free because I mentioned that I had wanted to try it and was going to come next time to do so. Totally unexpected and such a kind gesture and the food was amazing. Everything I ordered was delicious from the ginger, mint and cardamom tea pot to the traditional cheese boats. The different types of baklava were delicious and they use a lot of pistachios which I am a big fan of. I really enjoyed the lentil soup, it had good flavor and my friend really liked her hummus. This is such a great spot and I definitely need to get myself here more. It does only have street parking, but we were able to find parking in the area pretty easily without having to walk too far. They do close fairly early at 8 PM so make sure you get there with plenty of time. You do bus your own table, so that's just a reminder for folks to not leave your items on the table. Highly recommend!

I stopped in for a light dinner and some dessert since it was too late in the day for coffee…read moredrinks, but I'd love to try the cafe items another time. I got the Mezze pick 2 'sampler' of appetizers/side dishes, and got the Hummus (which was creamy and came with a lot of olive oil, but felt a little dry to me) and the Stuffed Grape Leaves (I was very grateful they were vegetarian as that is not always the case, and they were flavorful without being too acidic). It was a good amount of food for a small dinner, but could've definitely shared the hummus and had extra to take home. I tried a bite of my friend's Cheese Fatayer and it was divine - the crust was soft and chewy and perfectly golden, I wish I'd gotten my own! It's beautifully decorated in here, and all of the dishes are so ornate and luxurious. The service was so sweet and friendly! There is free ice tap water to drink. I also ordered an Iced Hibiscus Tea, and it came with the cutest bubble ice and was tasty and unsweetened. Everything felt very authentic, and it seems like a small, family-run, salt of the earth place. Pricing is a little higher than average, but the quality and authenticity justifies it. For a sweet treat, I got a single Lady Finger with Crushed Pistachio, and the flaky layers melted in my mouth! It was kind of like baklava in a tube / rounded form. It was amazing and I ate it faster than I would've liked because it was so good, but then it was gone too fast! I loved it here and would come again - street parking was a little busy on a Friday night, but still doable, you might just have to pop down a side street to find a spot that doesn't require you to parallel park. They were closing for the day and turning people away at the door about an hour before their Google listing said they closed (Google said 9:30, they were essentially closed by 8:30pm), so maybe call ahead to confirm hours.

Friendly and quick service. Food is good and the cigar selection is solid. Feels like a cozy…read moreneighborhood spot but not crowded.

We ordered the mixed appetizer plate, it was DELICIOUS. Grilled lamb as an entree, was perfect…read more I'll be back soon! Easy parking too