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Name: The Dorrance
Address: 60 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI, United States, 02903
Telephone: (401) 521-6000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

The Dorrance

4.5

647 Reviews

$30 and under

European

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The Dorrance is the perfect combination of old world glamour and majestic architecture. Built in 1901, this beautiful space is surrounded by breathtaking stained glass windows, each depicting a different Coat of Arms from wealthy European banking families. Inside this amazing restaurant you"ll enjoy couture cocktails inspired and designed to awaken the palate and relax the soul. The Dorrance uses only the freshest local ingredients in both their kitchen & beverage menus, reflecting the creativity and passion of the Lester Family. Open Tuesday through Saturday for Dinner and Lounge, The Dorrance is also available for weddings and private events.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
European, Global, International, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Kitchen Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Cocktails Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 521-6000
Website
http://www.thedorrance.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
The Dorrance is available for weddings, private parties, and special events 7 days a week. Please call the restaurant to set up an appointment and discuss details.
Private party contact
Lindsay Houle: (401) 521-6000

Location
60 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
Neighborhood
Providence
Cross street
Westminster Street
Parking details
The Dorrance offers Valet parking Friday and Saturday after 5:00pm. Valet is also available for special events.
Public transit
The Dorrance is located in the heart of downtown Providence walking distance from Kennedy Plaza and the train station. There are 7 local hotels within a 5 mile radius of The Dorrance.
Entertainment
Live music on Fridays and Saturdays.Like us on Facebook for weekly updates
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Rosemary Sea Salt Roasted Almonds$5.00
Giardiniera$5.00
Mixed Pickled Vegetables
Marinated Castelvetrano Olives$6.00
Citrus, Garlic, Herbs, Chili
Warm Root Vegetable Salad$9.00
Herbs, Sunflower, Dijon Vinaigrette
Hearts of Palm Salad$11.00
Chicory, Citrus, Marcona Almonds, Shallot Vinaigrette
Foie Gras Torchon$14.00
Kumquat Marmalade, Popover
Winter Vegetable Pakora$9.00
Tofu Dip, Chili Oil
Calamari$14.00
Squid Ink and Black Garlic Aioli, Toasted Sesame, Herbs, Lime

Pasta

Cacio e Peppe
Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Chive
- Half$11.00
- Full$21.00
Ricotta Gnudi
Creamed Kale, Toasted Breadcrumbs, Parmesan & Chili Oil
- Half$12.00
- Full$23.00

Large Plates

Curried Chickpea Stew$19.00
Butternut Squash, Kale, Bulgar, Whole Wheat Flatbread
Roasted Half Chicken$23.00
Winter Vegetable Hash, Pepita Gremolata, Soft Polenta, Herb Jus
Grilled Halibut$26.00
Cauliflower Puree, Fennel, Celery Root Salad, Grilled Lemon Vinaigrette
Wagyu Coulotte*$28.00
Romesco, Crispy Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Herbs
The Dorrance Burger*$16.00
Onion Marmalade, Cheddar, Horseradish Aioli, Pickles, Frites

Cheese

$8 Each / Two for $15 / Three for $21 / Five for $32

"Nancy's Wheel" Old Chatham
Pasturized Cow & Sheep's Milk, New York
"Appalachian" Meadow Creek Dairy*
Raw Cow's Milk, Virginia
"Manchester" Consider Bardwell Farm*
Raw Goat's Milk, Vermont
"Caveman Blue", Rogue Creamery*
Raw Cow's Milk, Oregon
"Dorset" Consider Bardwell Farm*
Raw Cow's Milk, Vermont

What 647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

647 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience3
It was Great!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I brought my girlfriend here for her birthday... The food was excellent, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was incredible... Our waiter was awesome... I would highly recommend this restaurant to any couple, who would love a perfect dinner date.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The only place we spend our Anniversary!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful evening. Great ambience. Gorgeous venue. Wonderful food. Melinda’s service impeccable.
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ChrisD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, drinks and quality of food were outstanding.
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Murasaki
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were returning from Maine and overnighted in Providence. So glad we dined at the Dorrance! We had the best salmon ever and also enjoyed everything else we ordered. Service was superb. Tables were far apart so we felt safe. We would love to return.
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oreo
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere as always, and the service was excellent. All masked, and all courteous
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
The space is gorgeous and intimate. Elijah was our server and he was awesome, attentive and professional. The food was excellent as well. Homemade past was delicious and the fish was very fresh. Definitely worth going.
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Lynnie
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere and the food was wonderful. Everyone from The Dorrance was so friendly and Brian, our server, was outstanding. He was attentive but not intrusive and he handled all our requests quickly and with a very positive attitude. We could tell he was smiling even though he wore his mask. Thanks to everyone at The Dorrance for a memorable evening!
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JKURI
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Enjoyed their restaurant week offer. 3 course dinner menu with cocktail paring. Not very impressive food, but good and really value for money. The staff members were very nice and the interior is gorgeous. A lovely place to visit again.
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Bret
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambiance was lovely. Enjoyed the food and cocktails very much. Loved how spacious the restaurant was
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Ronaldo
Greater Boston
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there on Saturday, 2-15-20, which was Valentine weekend. The food was outstanding and our server, Adam , was equally as good. Our evening was wonderful and Adam contributed to our very positive and enjoyable dining experience. looking forward to going back!!
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our dinner at The Dorrance. The food was great and the decor was really different. The music they play is also refreshing.
1 person found this helpful
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AndrewC
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to bring your special someone on any occasion
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SaraC
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent meal, delicious from beginning to end. Our server was fantastic, it was like we were the only ones in the room.
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vpnbuilder
Greater Boston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Connor was our waiter and very friendly and attentive. We had the calamari as the appetizer and it was outstanding. My wife had the pan seared fish which was cooked perfectly. My scallops were very good too. Every thing was brought out quickly, service was excellent and the cooks did an outstanding job. We went to The Dorrance last September and the waiter Adam recognized us and chatted with us. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the local eateries and he told us about some good breakfast places. He even wrote it down so we wouldn’t forget Highly recommend this place!
1 person found this helpful
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SarahV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful building, excellent service, delicious food!
1 person found this helpful
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LovesWine
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an amazing time. Food was fabulous and server Jim was excellent.
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Kyw781
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We adored our dining experience at the Dorrance. The ambiance was wonderful: gorgeous architecture with high ceilings, white tablecloths, low lighting. The service was impeccable. We had 4 teens in our party and our server asked if they would like a "mocktail" surprise. He brought beautiful drinks and made their evening. The pasta was handmade that very evening--delicious! We felt like royalty. Several times, we received extra treats on the house: potato appetizers, and later chocolate chip cookies. Our waiter was there at just the right moments: not hovering, yet checking in to see if we needed anything. A wonderful experience. We will definitely return!
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MaxJ
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
great place to relax and have a good bottle of wine ( Bordeaux) A very pleasant waiter.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visited The Dorrance tonight and enjoyed a 3 course meal as part of Providence Restaurant Week. The food was excellent and well presented. The coq au vin and top sirloin were delicious and a perfect portion size. The service was very good and the pace set for courses by the server was just right. The bread knots and chocolate pastries served at the start and end of the meal compliments of the kitchen were a nice touch. The ambiance and decor were very beautiful with the old bank vault set up as a sitting room, windows with different coat of arms and an intricate ceiling design. Wonderful experience and will definitely dine at The Dorrance again!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was absolutely delicious and the fact that it was restaurant week meant that it was a great value. We loved everything we ordered including a fantastic bottle of Napa Cabernet that was also reasonably priced. Definitely go!!
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent!
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Linda
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Five long-time friends had dinner to celebrate our birthdays. The atmosphere is elegant and is perfect for any special occasion. Our waiter, Conor was outstanding. He immediately made us feel welcome and added to our enjoyment of the evening. He recommended meal selections and was extremely attentive. When our desserts came we were surprised to have birthday candles on each plate. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience.
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Mike
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Adam our server was very knowledgeable and even suggested what ended up being delicious dishes on the menu. Great service all the way around. Oysters were fresh, Dorrance burger was a little under cooked for medium well but still tasty enough to consume. All in all, it was a great experience. highly recommended to give this restaurant a try. The ambience in itself is top notch. We will definitely be back! My gf was very pleased on her birthday!-Mike
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RobertM
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first visit and our waiter Adam was the only server doing tables. He was superb as he did a fantastic job as he was alone. The Calamari was probably the best we’ve ever had. I had the Lobster pasta which was delicious and my wife had the Char which she enjoyed immensely. The atmosphere and price was great. Would highly recommend and visit again.
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BostonBeauty
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My mother and I dined here on New Year's Eve, at the latest time allowed before you had to buy tickets to the party/entertainment part of the evening. We had never been here before but had kept it in the back of our minds for years and thought that the gorgeous 1920s aesthetic of the restaurant would be perfect to ring in the 2020s, and it was! We chose to sit up on the mezzanine level, which was completely empty! Our waitress Hannah was excellent (and I loved her outfit!). The portions were larger than expected, and the food was absolutely outstanding — I'm still thinking about it! Nearly the whole restaurant oozed a splendid, sophisticated ambiance (the disappointingly plain upstairs bathroom being the one exception).
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall3food4service5ambience1
This is a genuine error on the part of management. Keep the volume level down until 9:45-10:00. You would not lose a single lounge customer but my date and I skipped two 30 dollar large plates because you can’t hear someone one foot away from you. Band is great—-it’s just the timing and volume.
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VictoriaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite restaurant in providence. We got married here and they remember us every year. The food is always phenomenal.
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FS25
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Go! It’s a great restaurant in a beautiful place - but not at all pretentious. The food was excellent - we had delicious rabbit pasta and perfectly cooked scallops. The server was helpful giving some great suggestions, but did not rush us. They offered us both an amuse guele and a dessert yummy. The wine was delicious and they make a perfect Manhattan!
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the Dorrance for the atmosphere and dining experience. The food is good and so is the service.
1 person found this helpful
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ScottL
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time at the Dorrance. Although the menu is limited the food is excellent and very reasonably priced. Our waiter Adam, was patient, knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommended.
1 person found this helpful
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ChristopherY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful building, great atmosphere, food and service
1 person found this helpful
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DianeDP
Greater Boston
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
A very enjoyable evening with friends in a beautiful setting. Our server was excellent.
1 person found this helpful
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Sameera
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most outstanding feature of this restaurant is the service. Put it together with great ambience and food, The Dorrance is an experience in itself and a delightful one at that. Very classy place and a great menu. All the menu items are simple. What ends up being on the plate however is quite unique and phenomenal. We LOVED everything we ordered. Special mention to Agnolotti and the cocktail, Mezteca. Also, they gave us a taste of some items we did not order..Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Truffles. Both of these were so so delicious. Overall, a great place and our casual dinner turned out to be very special!
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MaureenS
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Have dined at The Dorrance several times and each visit has been a pleasure. Loved the scotch cocktail at my latest visit.
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Interiors
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was visiting Providence, and was attracted by the architecture and live music. The Dorrance is in a former banking hall with Art Nouveau windows and stained glass depicting heraldry from famous banks from centuries past. The musicians -- a jazz/funk trio backing a singer -- were first rate. For cocktails, I ordered (I think) the Mezcal, which was something different and tasted great. Since it was Rhode Island, my appetizer was clams with preserved tomatoes and scallops for the main course, with pineapple sorbet for dessert -- all recommended. I'll definitely come back the next time I'm in Providence -- The Dorrance is almost worth a special visit.
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marior
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was fantastic and the food was great. Overall it was a great experience.
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DonaldF
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall4food2service5ambience5
The food did not match the beautiful building and wonderful service,
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hermione62
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food! Great service! Music by Joe Davis and the Funky Autocrats!! Fabulous time!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Dorrance is rated 4.5 stars by 647 OpenTable diners.

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60 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903

Additional information

Cross street
Westminster Street
Neighborhood
Providence
Hours of operation
Kitchen Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Cocktails Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
European, Global, International, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Dorrance offers Valet parking Friday and Saturday after 5:00pm. Valet is also available for special events.
Public transit
The Dorrance is located in the heart of downtown Providence walking distance from Kennedy Plaza and the train station. There are 7 local hotels within a 5 mile radius of The Dorrance.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live music on Fridays and Saturdays.Like us on Facebook for weekly updates
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thedorrance.com/
Phone number
(401) 521-6000
Private party facilities
The Dorrance is available for weddings, private parties, and special events 7 days a week. Please call the restaurant to set up an appointment and discuss details.
Private party contact
Lindsay Houle: (401) 521-6000

The Dorrance

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Additional information

Featured Item

Rhode Island Harvested Oysters*

Snacks & Small Plates

Rosemary Sea Salt Roasted Almonds$5.00

Giardiniera$5.00

Marinated Castelvetrano Olives$6.00

Warm Root Vegetable Salad$9.00

Hearts of Palm Salad$11.00

Foie Gras Torchon$14.00

Winter Vegetable Pakora$9.00

Calamari$14.00

Pasta

Cacio e Peppe

Ricotta Gnudi

Large Plates

Curried Chickpea Stew$19.00

Roasted Half Chicken$23.00

Grilled Halibut$26.00

Wagyu Coulotte*$28.00

The Dorrance Burger*$16.00

Cheese

"Nancy's Wheel" Old Chatham

"Appalachian" Meadow Creek Dairy*

"Manchester" Consider Bardwell Farm*

"Caveman Blue", Rogue Creamery*

"Dorset" Consider Bardwell Farm*

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is The Dorrance restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information