Looking for good French place in Providence, RI

[observor]

Taking my mother out for her birthday before Jerry Seinfeld and would like a good French place that isn't too "out there" (over the top)...nice atmosphere with excellent food, with main dishes mostly in the upper teens for cost preferred.

[maginn08]

Chez Pascal is the best, but more edgey. Since you'll be with your Mom, Pot Au Feu is my recommendation.

[Chuck Goldberg]

I support the reports on Chez Pascal! We have always had good food, fabulous service. I consider it informally formal, if you understand what I mean. A bit pricier than you wish, but well worth it. I travel about 45 minutes to get there, so I must like it.

[Sean]

Chez Pascal is outstanding, I have been many times, it is my favorite restaurant in the state.

[dagwood]

What about Pot au Feu? I haven't been but from what I've heard it's very traditional and good.

[InLikeMe]

Pot au feu is going to be higher than the upper teens cost. Unquestionably the "well-known" place for French in Providence though.

[invinotheresverde]

Read today that only the bistro remains open at Pot au Feu, so it's less casual than it once was.

I prefer Chez Pascal. The ingredients are top quality and I'm always wowed. It's a bit pricier than teens but they do a prix-fixe before 7:00 (perhaps only weekday nights?) that's downright cheap.

[sashimi73]

I agree - Chez Pascal is the way to go!

[sarabean]

that's part of what we love about chez pascal, it's low-keyed enough for my parents, adveturous enough for friends, intimate enough for couples..i can't imagine srtiking out there for entertaining. and french! vive les cochon!!!!