Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Rhode Island

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Rhode Island? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Boundary Kitchen Bar

4.8

4.8 (230)

$30 and under

American

Pawtucket

About the restaurant

Welcome to Boundary Kitchen Bar. Our team is dedicated to giving you a hospitality experience to remember. Our motto TEST YOUR BOUNDARIES is clearly what it reads. Our goal is to challenge your taste palate as well as deliver an eclectic yet upscale interior atmosphere, and vibey exterior patio area. We serve an array of American comfort food, barbecue, hand-crafted burgers, smoked meats, innovative appetizers, and steel pan pizza. Our bar and Lounge area represents a feel for the cocktail scene of Manhattan where we display our knowledge and skillset in a way that craft cocktails are served in a comfortable setting. Our kitchen and bar team are passionate and strive to give you the best quality eats & drinks. we are located behind the trees on the borderline of Attleboro Massachusetts and Pawtucket Rhode Island. We are within seconds off route 95. We look forward to serving you.

Cheers!
Executive Chef
Food & Beverage Director
Jarrod Ilkowitz
Boundary Kitchen Bar & Events

Top review

Rebecca

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Food was amazing, service was great. The atmosphere was perfect.Banana bread dessert is a must have.

ESTIATORIO FILI

4.8

4.8 (101)

$31 to $50

Greek

East Providence

About the restaurant

Estiatorio Fili draws its culinary inspiration from cherished family recipes rooted in their northern Greek home. Each dish reflects the rich traditions and flavors passed down through generations, bringing a taste of Greece to your table. Paired alongside our carefully selected all Greek wine list and expertly crafted cocktails using Greek spirits, your dining experience at Estiatorio Fili is sure to be authentic and memorable.

Located in beautiful Wayland Square, on the East side of Providence, Rhode Island. Walking distance to RISDI, Brown University an India Point Park.

Full menu is also available for dining at our bar. Seating at bar is on a first come first serve basis.

For event inquires, special requests or adjustments to existing reservations, please send us an email at: sega11@verizon.net

Top review

Sally

Dined 7 days ago

The staff are all fabulous- if I could give ten stars I would! What a wonderful selection of Greek wines...The food is amazing, and as someone who has family in Greece, the warmth and the ambience feel joyful and familiar. This is our second time there, and everything we tried was absolutely delicious!

Dolce & Salato

4.8

4.8 (48)

$30 and under

Italian

Providence

About the restaurant

Dolce & Salato is more than just a restaurant; it’s our home. Our kitchen is our heart, where time-honored recipes blend seamlessly with fresh, local ingredients.

Every dish is a testament to our heritage, prepared with the same passion and dedication that has been passed down through our family.

Come experience the warmth of our hospitality as we invite you to savor the flavors of Italy in every bite.

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Sarah

Dined 5 days ago

My second visit to Dolce & Salato and this time to experience brunch! A 3 course pre-fixe menu with so many different options and combinations I will have to go back again and again to try them all. Pair with a mimosa or espresso martini and enjoy the casual yet elegant atmosphere. I can’t wait to come back!

Divine Italian Home Cooking

4.7

4.7 (160)

$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.

Top review

Edmund

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Excellent service and an excellent meal for our party! Waitress was exceptional ! Very nice and professional. Great asset to your restaurant .

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Experience

Monday Night Dinner For Two

Standards Jamestown

4.7

4.7 (29)

$30 and under

American

Jamestown

About the restaurant

Standards is a home-style restaurant serving family favorites made from traditional recipes, with a choice selection of draft beers wines, and signature cocktails. Whether you're craving hearty classics or a unique
drink, Standards Jamestown brings the warmth of home to every meal.

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MichaelVIP

Dined on May 15, 2025

Burger was great. Halibut although nothing wrong had no seasoning. A little blah plus told there was no vegetables so ordered side but it did come with asparagus. Friendly waiter. Liked the decor and vibe. Will definitely be back could be a cool neighborhood go to.

DeWolf Tavern

4.6

4.6 (38)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Bristol

About the restaurant

Located on the beautiful waterfront of Thames Street Landing, DeWolf Tavern offers a variety of dining options. Enjoy the breeze from Mount Hope Bay with a cocktail on the patio after work. The downstairs tavern serves light meals and drinks for lunch and dinner in a cozy, rustic atmosphere featuring stone walls and barked trees as supports. For a more intimate setting, enjoy a romantic dinner for two or celebrate with a group of guests in the upstairs dining room. The fireplace seating and the spectacular waterfront view ensure every visit feels like a special occasion.

Chef Sai draws inspiration from the fresh local seafood available in Rhode Island and has created a unique Contemporary American-Indian menu that highlights these ingredients. He has mastered various cooking techniques worldwide, resulting in incredible dishes that blend local flavors with the intense heat of the charcoal tandoor. Try the classic stuffed lobster, lamb curry, or a bowl of seafood stew.

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JayneVIP

Dined on May 4, 2025

Extraordinary experience! Impeccable service thanks to Izebel who was gracious, quaint and timely. The filet was cooked to perfection! Izebel’s Espresso Martini unmatched! Thank you! J&J

Chelo's - Cranston

4.6

4.6 (34)

$30 and under

American

Cranston

About the restaurant

All the way back in 1955, the four sons of an immigrant millworker decided to take a chance. They opened a restaurant on Cumberland’s bustling Mendon Road with nothing to their names other than a shared dream and vision - fresh and local ingredients, prompt and friendly service, all to be had at an unbeatable value. They developed a motto and never steered away from it – “If you are not proud of it, do not serve it!”. That restaurant was the original Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grille, and that motto can be found hanging in each of our kitchens to this very day.
While times change, our values don’t. As a third generation, family owned and operated company, our food is still made fresh in our commissary 7 days a week and delivered to each of our locations daily . Same ingredients, same recipes, same classic food that Rhode Islanders have come to know and love since our grandfathers first opened our doors nearly 70 years ago!

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Lorraine SkyeVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Waitress brought a another salad for me than the one I ordered, but I was too hungry to send it back. Otherwise, everything was great.

Davenports Bar and Grille

4.4

4.4 (192)

$30 and under

American

East Providence

About the restaurant

Quality means Freshness at Davenport’s”. We are fully committed to preparing and serving food of uncompromising freshness and quality, with our everyday specials and our extensive menu for everyone. It is our goal at Davenports to make sure that our guests always leave with a smile.

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Donna

Dined on May 11, 2025

Food was delicious. Our server Nathan was excellent, personable, friendly, considerate, kind. He's a wonderful representative of your restaurant. We had a great Mother's Day. Thank you.

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Popular dish

Chicken Pot Pie

Parlor Bar & Kitchen

4.3

4.3 (229)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Newport

About the restaurant

Newport's hidden gem nestled in the north Broadway neighborhood.

Top review

Tara

Dined 7 days ago

The food was delicious. The staff were all friendly and knowledgeable. The ambiance was very chill. We loved it and would highly recommend this restaurant!

The Trap Brew Pub & Grill - Smithfield

4.3

4.3 (39)

$30 and under

American

Smithfield

About the restaurant

Here at The Trap, we don’t settle for average, casual, American cuisine. We have created a menu that puts a twist on the traditional pub fare with interesting flavor concepts and pairings. Our unique environment draws you in, but it’s our incredible food that will keep you coming back for more! The Trap locations offer an expansive outdoor deck during the warmer months, outfitted with televisions, and a full bar. Our patio is also pet-friendly! Voted Best of RI “Best Neighborhood Bar", come get TRAPPED and you’ll see why!
The lower level has an expansive Private Events space. With a private bar, two large event rooms and outdoor patio access, The Trap's Event Space is great for any event!

Top review

Mike

Dined on May 15, 2025

Always good food. Never disappointed for a casual night out. The BOGO burger night was a welcome surprise. Service has always been great.

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