The River Bistro

Name: The River Bistro
Address: 200 Exchange St, Providence, RI, United States, 02903-2621
Telephone: (401) 548-6688
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3

3 (46)

$30 and under

American

200 Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903-2621

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views

Welcome to The River Bistro, a hidden gem located in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island. Sitting at 200 Exchange Street, this is the perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful Providence river walk. The Rhode Island business owner and restaurateur, Chef Stefan, is excited to turn this hideaway into a hot new destination. At the River Bistro, our chef puts his touch on the classic foods Rhode Island has to offer. All of our food is locally sourced and made fresh daily. Whether you are joining us for brunch or dinner, our staff is here to make your dining experience unforgettable.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Italian, Bistro
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 548-6688
Website
https://www.theriverbistrori.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
200 Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903-2621
Neighborhood
Providence
Parking details
None

What 46 people are saying

The River Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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3.0

3.0 based on recent ratings

2.9Food
3.4Service
3.6Ambience
3.1Value

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Review summary

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The River Bistro offers a scenic riverside dining experience with attentive staff and "great vibes." However, it has received mixed reviews regarding service speed and food quality. While some dishes like chicken parm are praised, others find the menu overpriced and lacking. Improvements are needed to enhance overall dining satisfaction.

46 Reviews

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Lauren
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went on 5/31 and were very disappointed. The Waterfire menu was too limited, overpriced, and low quality. The $25 ceviche came out in a plastic cup and the jambalaya was just plain bad. We had a great waitress and a nice view of the water, but could hear the rude remarks from the bartender to the staff and had a pretty crapy meal for the price we paid. Wouldn't recommend...
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Lori
Greater Boston3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Worst experience on Mother's Day. We sat for almost two hours and never got our food. People all around us were having the same issues; either not getting their food or waiting super long. Ones who did get served couldn't even eat the food saying it was gross and inedible. The icing on the cake was when the server hit us with a $31 bill for our beverages stating the manager wanted us to pay for them. After going back and forth with the server, she eventually said she would take care of it. I tipped her $5 only because she did inform us it would be a long wait from the beginning but little did I know the food would never come. Look at all of the other bad reviews on Google. That should be enough to keep you away.
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Alex
Rhode Island1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had a 1:45 reservation. We were not seated till 2pm. It took the waiter 30 minutes to attend to us (he was a nice guy not his fault). We were not served for 2 hours. It was so bad that we left without receiving our food. 1:45-3:45 no food, terrible service. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy.
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Eugene
New York City3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were subpar. Diner food. The only nice thing about this place is the location by the water.
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Danielle
Cleveland / Akron / Canton3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was not impressive at all. Portions were on the small side
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Corpus Christi / McAllen53 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot! It’s my go to on a regular and great solo dine in spot
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Kelley
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Walked in with reservations, we were the only ones there, which should have been an indicator of what was to come. Upon arrival the space its was inviting, modernly decorated, beautiful bar by the water. Wonderful spot during Waterfire im sure. We ordered food and the waiter came back to me friend and said they didn't have her food. Then the waiter said some food was frozen before it was cooked and I needed to clarify but he was talking about the walk in customers food. The food was okay, nothing special. Had eggplant parm and chicken empanadas for appetizer. The margarita was good. For the price not worth it. Needs work. The waiter was very nice, but overall this place missed the mark. Apparently it's under new ownership.
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Corpus Christi / McAllen53 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great brunch spot whether solo or with a group.
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Corpus Christi / McAllen53 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall the food was amazing and the location overlooking the river. Service was a bit lacking due to it only being two servers assisting a packed restaurant. The servers were really nice with all of the tables they had to handle.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were very accommodating to our large group. They were very flexible. They were friendly. The food was fine. I started with chicken empanadas, they were pretty good. I had chicken Parm with pasta which was a good choice. Two people got bistro tips, and in their opinion it was OK. Overall, I would recommend.
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The River Bistro is rated 3 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

200 Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903-2621

Additional information

Neighborhood
Providence
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Italian, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.theriverbistrori.com/
Phone number
(401) 548-6688

The River Bistro

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