Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Rhode Island

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Divine Italian Home Cooking

4.9

4.9 (139)

$30 and under

Italian

Warwick

About the restaurant

In the mood for pasta? Enjoy authentic Italian home cooking, pizza and specialties including chicken and veal parmigiana, grilled fish, chicken and steaks.

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Mary Ellen

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Our server was great and the food was delicious. We will be going back again.

Rasoi Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (428)

$30 and under

Indian

Providence

About the restaurant

Rasoi opened in 2006 and quickly established itself as a neighborhood family restaurant serving regional cuisines of India.
Our menu embodies a unique blend of ethnic and progressive dishes with vegetarian at its heart but also offering meat, poultry and seafood dishes, mostly designed for sharing.

At Rasoi our philosophy is simple. We aim to convey our passion for regional Indian cuisine, through a quest for perfect ingredients and techniques.

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Deborahvip

Dined 1 day ago

A convivial and relaxed lunchtime crowd arms Rasoi

Fresco

4.8

4.8 (397)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

East Greenwich

About the restaurant

Dine on a fusion of American and Italian cuisine at Fresco. Its relaxing atmosphere, as well as friendly service, allows for comfort while enjoying a good meal and conversing with friends or family. Chefs at Fresco creatively plate meals made to order and from fresh ingredients. Guests can choose from an array of flavorful appetizers, soups and salads before moving on to their main course. An entrée of roasted pork tenderloin topped with apple chutney or pan-seared chicken with red pepper mascarpone sauce will fulfill the appetite. Wood-grilled pizza, gluten-free and pasta dishes, as well as scrumptious desserts are on the menu. Fresco has a full bar and provides wine pairings with meals. It features daily specials, including prix fixe dinners on Monday. Reservations are also welcomed.

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chrisI

Dined 1 day ago

Finally tried the swordfish chop and it did not disappoint, best cut I've ever had,

Anthony’s Authentic Italian Cuisine

4.8

4.8 (572)

$30 and under

Italian

Providence

About the restaurant

Great Italian, good prices, great value! Dine-In or Take-Out

Traditional heartwarming Italian entrees & pasta dishes served up in a cozy subterranean restaurant trattoria-style setting.

Specialty homemade pasta dishes, Italian Stuffed Artichokes, Homemade Cannoli's & more!
Located on the famous Federal Hill!

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Jane

Dined 2 days ago

We went here because of the proximity to the Vets auditorium that we were going to afterwards. Very friendly and accommodating waitress. Food was pretty good. Portion sizes were good. Would probably do pizza next time

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$17.95 Three Course Lunch

Our Table Jamestown

4.8

4.8 (409)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Jamestown

About the restaurant

Our Table Jamestown: A small-town restaurant with a big heart and great food.

Executive Chefs Marc Alexander and Marla Romash bring to Our Table every bit of their culinary experience, creativity, and skill -- Chef Marc on the savory, Chef Marla on the sweet. Our menus will change to highlight the freshest vegetables, produce, and tastes of each season, offering familiar, favorite dishes with the highest quality ingredients and new culinary twists.

If you’ve never been to Jamestown, we can’t wait to welcome you.

And if you know Jamestown, we can’t wait to give you another reason to visit.

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Donita

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

The food was delicious and our server, Libby was outstanding! We had such a lovely time. We were greeted by the hostess with an open door and smile, welcoming us in and it just felt good to be there. We ended our meal with Apple/pear, crisp, and it was outstanding! Beginning to end a wonderful dining experience; we did not feel rushed; and the customer service was tops. We will definitely be back!. We are new to the area and this was our most favorite dining experience yet.

Ceviches By Divino - Providence

4.7

4.7 (253)

$30 and under

Peruvian

Providence

About the restaurant

We are a Peruvian gastropub with an industrial vibe featuring high-level Peruvian Tapas, Rolls, Pokes and of course, Ceviches. In addition, we offer signature cocktails, craft beer, wide selection of wines, and genuine hospitality in a relaxed atmosphere.

Ceviches By Divino serves authentic Peruvian flavors in a relaxed setting, ideal for enjoying your meal with friends and family.

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Bryan

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Superb authentic and creative cuisine. Lovely view of Providence water front on outdoor patio. Our new favorite place to get our Chicha on! Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful.

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Federal Taphouse and Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (1151)

$30 and under

Pub

Providence

About the restaurant

Federal Taphouse & Kitchen, With a creatively constructed menu and Over 75 Craft Beers in cans and bottles and over 20 on Draft, The Federal Taphouse & Kitchen has become an Urban Comfort Food "A must go to dining spot", Located on Historic Federal Hill, Its casual atmosphere invites you to come in and enjoy a Hand Crafted Cocktail, glass of Wine or one of our Locally sourced Craft Beers, while feasting on small plate appetizers, Flatbreads, Wings, Tacos and so much more. Enjoy the company, watch a sporting event try a beer you've never heard of before. We are not just a bar we are a Neighborhood Pub, serving great food, cold beer and fast and efficient service

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AnthonySvip

Dined on Jul 25, 2024

The server was very nice and efficient and the entire staff was friendly.The food was good also, but it was so hot inside that it was an uncomfortable dining experience

SafeHouse Modern Neighborhood Eatery

4.6

4.6 (447)

$30 and under

American

Warwick

About the restaurant

The Safehouse design was originally inspired by the ski culture of Jackson Hole Wyoming and Vermont living then infused with a contemporary influence. Why the SafeHouse? Where else would you go to not be TRAPPED anymore? You go down into the SAFEHOUSE. Our goal was to make dining really fun again by creating a vibe that focuses on fun sharable foods, upbeat music and creative cocktails. We are an upscale modern neighborhood eatery with a focus on hand selected ingredients. We pride ourselves on our hand cut steaks, fresh caught seafood from sustainable sources, hand crafted pastas, and a few famous Chianti’s inspired authentic Italian dishes. SafeHouse evokes a visit to an upscale urban ski resort and creates an unforgettable experience.

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Melonyvip

Dined 1 day ago

Very knowledgeable waitress. She double-checked on everything and offered substitutions to make sure it was GF for us. The food was delicious and came quickly. We will be back again!

Fresco - West Warwick

4.6

4.6 (150)

$30 and under

Italian

West Warwick

About the restaurant

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Gisele

Dined on Sep 30, 2024

Our waiter, Ryan was very attentive and polite. Food came out in right amount of time and was excellent. Always pleased to go to the West Warwick location.

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Experience

Monday Night Dinner for Two

579 Benefit Street Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (1140)

$30 and under

American

Pawtucket

About the restaurant

We have changed up the menu since re-opening this fall [2023] . We are catering more now to our wonderful neighborhood, and neighbors. So be prepared for a totally different menu than the old "579". That vibe and style of the old "579" can still be experienced at our sister restaurant, Chardonnay in Seekonk, just 12 minutes down the road.
Thank you,
Al Castiglioni

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dawngvip

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent! Was very happy with our dining experience tonight.

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