Providence - help us branch out
So my wife and I used to eat out a few times a week.. then we had kids. Dinners out are much less frequent and as such highly valued. As a result, we tend up at the places we know and love: Chez Pascal, Gracies, New Rivers. If we are feeling more low key - The Fez.
MIL is in town this week, so Friday is that rare occasion, dinner out sans kids. Where should we go in Providence or its immediate environs?
One caveat. Since we don't go out nearly as much, we get takeout on the weekends. So Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, red sauce Italian, Pizza, Mexican or BBQ are not on the table for the dinner out because we can have those anytime.
Looking forward to your suggestions.
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Chez Pascal Restaurant
960 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906
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Thanks for the all suggestions. We're leaning toward Broadway Bistro. La Laiterie, which we have visited a number of times, is also on the table.
We've been to Red Stripe and like it ok, but not enough for a relatively rare meal out.
As to Persimmon, I've great things but for now Bristol is to far away. Our youngest is still nursing and won't take a bottle. By the time we get there, eat and get back both Mom and baby would be most uncomfortable.
Any thoughts on Baccaro? We never made it there pre-kids.
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La Laiterie
184-188 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI 02906Red Stripe
465 Angell St, Providence, RI 02906Broadway Bistro
205 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903›1 Reply-
re: Frobisher
Been to Bacaro twice, sat at the bar, and really enjoyed it. The pasta dish with mushrooms was so unique and so good - highly recommended! Last time there my wife and I split the Southern Italy Salumanera (sp?) plate and then split the pasta mushroom dish and could not have been happier.
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Bacaro Restaurant
262 S Water St, Providence, RI 02903
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La Laiterie and Loie Fuller are top notch. Broadway Bistro can be inconsistent especially for the price tag. La Laiterie almost always delivers amazing food, the menu has different priced options but I think the expensive stuff is always worth it. Beer and wine selection is fabulous too. I also second the Persimmon nomination, of course very pricey and out of the way, but totally worth it, hands down the best restaurant in RI.
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La Laiterie
184-188 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI 02906Broadway Bistro
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re: GSM
I know Chez Pascal gets all the attention on Hope Street, but I'm a bigger fan of the Rue at the other end of Hope Street. I met an out-of-town friend there this past Saturday night (good thing I made a reservation - it was Brown parents weekend, and the line was out the door) and the food was incredible. When we sat down in the packed dining room, we were afraid we would get 'lost in the shuffle', but we didn't - service was wonderful and the food came out in a timely manner. This is a great place to have dinner with a friend, or something romantic. The prices are very reasonable - they know what they are doing here.
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Chez Pascal Restaurant
960 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906-
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re: twilight goddess
MacshashRIP
Oct 29, 2010 04:51 AM
Chilangos on Manton has some really authentic, true west-coast style mexican, though the location and parking leave a bit to be desired.
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Chilangos
447 Manton Ave, Providence, RI 02909 -
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re: OOliver
really? I eat there last weekend and I found the food to be OK but not great and the service was awful. I told Debra Norman, the owner, that I was unhappy with the service and in response I was told " Well I hope you did not tip your waitress well." Not what I was looking to hear. I'd been there for dinner a few weeks earlier and dinner was "Meh" They have been slipping over the years. The bread and butter are the only things worth going for.
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re: lunchmaker
invinotheresverde
Feb 8, 2011 10:24 AM
Agreed. I strongly dislike Rue. Somehow I forgot to add it to my list on the "Worst of RI" thread.
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It's been years since I've been to Providence. I *think* Walter's in Federal Hill still exists. Specializes in Jewish-Italian cuisine. Anybody have any updates on this place? The restaurant website is out-of-date.
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re: Steve
I haven't been to Walter's, but I would like to try Spiga Trattoria in Cranston, which I think is also one of his restaurants. The menu looks fantastic.
http://www.chefwalter.com/Spiga-index...
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Spiga Trattoria
162 Mayfield Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
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I am a very big fan of Broadway Bistro. La Laiterie is also very good (a bit less casual and more expensive than BB), Red Stripe has a bigger menu than BB but I think that results in the dishes never been amazing, just good to very good.
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La Laiterie
184-188 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI 02906Red Stripe
465 Angell St, Providence, RI 02906Broadway Bistro
205 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903›2 Replies-
re: Jenkins
I agree with Broadway Bistro and La Laiterie as a way to branch out. Red Stripe, like La Laiterie located in Wayland Square, is a great neighborhood restaurant, but for a once a season meal out, I'd go with La Laiterie. Loie Fuller's on the West End is another one I'd strongly consider.
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La Laiterie
184-188 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI 02906Red Stripe
465 Angell St, Providence, RI 02906Broadway Bistro
205 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903
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Blaze on the East Side (Hope Street) is very good. Eclectic menu and everything is pretty good. Also Twist on Angel is really good. Fun atmosphere, good food and great drinks. Either would be a good bet. What part of Providence are you looking to go. These are on the east side, but there are other places as well.
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My son goes to Brown so we are new to Providence and have been exploring restaurants. We had a lovely breakfast/brunch at Red Stripe in Wayland Square. If you want something casual it also has dinner. Good food and relaxed atmosphere. The Salad Nicoise with Salmon was WONDERFUL!!
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Red Stripe
465 Angell St, Providence, RI 02906
