Providence lunch,dinner. Friday & Saturday??

[cabbagehead]

Will be in Providence for lunch and early dinner Friday (11/23) and for dinner Saturday. Need recommendations. Any cuisine, but prefer Mediterranean: Greek, Lebanese, Italian. Anybody been to Opa recently?

[Garris]

Very little Greek or Lebanese in the area you don't already know about, from the sound of things. Haven't been to Opa recently, but it has a solid reputation. Not personally a fan of Andreas on Thayer.

Lots of Italian chat is searchable here on the board, but my favorite is Siena on Atwells.

[cabbagehead]

Thanks to greymalkin and garris. Made it to Siena, which was very good. Never made it to Opa, but will next time..

[greymalkin]

Not a local but I have visited Providence a lot. Unfortunately I can't recommend anything in the cuisines you prefer- the only Italian-ish place I have been to more than once is Al Forno and I've had erratic meals there (really good to "not so great for the price"), so I can't wholeheartedly endorse it. Never been to Opa.

But since you mention "any cuisine" here are a few I like. I don't know your pricepoint, but I really love Gracie's and Chez Pascal. I also like Local 121.

Gracie's
http://graciesprovidence.com/
194 Washington St. Providence, RI 02903
[phone]

Chez Pascal
http://chez-pascal.com/
960 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906
[phone]

Local 121
http://local121.com/home
121 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903

For lunch I love Farmstead's sandwiches and cheese, and Duck and Bunny for lunch nibbles and cupcakes. Sentimental favorites are Spike's for hotdogs and Geoff's for sandwiches.

Farmstead
http://www.farmsteadinc.com/
186 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI 02906
Phone: [phone]

Duck and Bunny (service can be really slow here
)http://www.theduckandbunny.com/
312 Wickenden Street Providence, RI 02903
[phone]