Our Guidebook
Food scene
Figidini's offers a unique menu that consists of wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, small plates, creative seasonally inspired salads, as well as craft cocktails & local draft beer.
14 locals recommend
figidini
67 Washington StFigidini's offers a unique menu that consists of wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, small plates, creative seasonally inspired salads, as well as craft cocktails & local draft beer.
Life is sweet at LaSalle Bakery and we’re grateful for it every day. Coffee, breakfast sandwiches and delicious baked goods.
29 locals recommend
LaSalle Bakery
993 Smith StLife is sweet at LaSalle Bakery and we’re grateful for it every day. Coffee, breakfast sandwiches and delicious baked goods.
Howie's
1525 Smith StreetFamily owned, farm to table breakfast. Fresh ingredients and great service.
Nick's is a contemporary American resturant with delicious brunch! Enjoy a mimosa with a locally sourced breakfast.
122 locals recommend
nicks on broadway
500 BroadwayNick's is a contemporary American resturant with delicious brunch! Enjoy a mimosa with a locally sourced breakfast.
Bayberry highlights the best beer that New England has to offer. They serve made-from-scratch food in a relaxed and communal dining atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
Bayberry Beer Hall
381 W Fountain StBayberry highlights the best beer that New England has to offer. They serve made-from-scratch food in a relaxed and communal dining atmosphere.
Established in 1963, Sandwich Hut has been serving delicious food for 3 generations. That's a lot of meatballs!
Sandwich Hut
1253 N Main StEstablished in 1963, Sandwich Hut has been serving delicious food for 3 generations. That's a lot of meatballs!
Since 1997 East Side Pockets has been consistently serving great Middle Eastern food. The falafel is delicious and all items are available for takeout or sit down.
39 locals recommend
East Side Pockets
278 Thayer StSince 1997 East Side Pockets has been consistently serving great Middle Eastern food. The falafel is delicious and all items are available for takeout or sit down.
Chowder, fish-n-chips, and other local catch are served out of a walk up window with picnic seating. Make sure to enjoy the huge lobster roll!
14 locals recommend
Dune Brothers Seafood
239 Dyer StChowder, fish-n-chips, and other local catch are served out of a walk up window with picnic seating. Make sure to enjoy the huge lobster roll!
Xaco Taco offers Mexican street food with a modern twist in a relaxed and casual environment.
7 locals recommend
Xaco Taco
370 Richmond StXaco Taco offers Mexican street food with a modern twist in a relaxed and casual environment.
The restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic Vietnamese Dishes using high quality fresh ingredients.
9 locals recommend
Phở Horn's Inc
50 Ann Mary StreetThe restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic Vietnamese Dishes using high quality fresh ingredients.
The ambiance of Andino's pays homage to Federal Hill's history and is known for its fried calamari, arancini, and large portions of pasta, veal, and chicken.
13 locals recommend
Andino's Italian Restaurant
171 Atwells AvenueThe ambiance of Andino's pays homage to Federal Hill's history and is known for its fried calamari, arancini, and large portions of pasta, veal, and chicken.
Haruki uses the freshest fish in town serving a variety of Japanese culinary favorites, such as sashimi, maki, and nigiri.
40 locals recommend
Haruki East
172 Wayland AveHaruki uses the freshest fish in town serving a variety of Japanese culinary favorites, such as sashimi, maki, and nigiri.
Tricycle takes inspiration from your most mouth-watering childhood memories by creating an ice cream sandwich using unique ice cream and cookie flavor combinations that are delicious and unforgettable.
9 locals recommend
Tricycle Ice Cream
70 Battey StTricycle takes inspiration from your most mouth-watering childhood memories by creating an ice cream sandwich using unique ice cream and cookie flavor combinations that are delicious and unforgettable.
Pastiche is an intimate European-style cafe. Desserts can be purchased for take-out, either by the slice or as a whole cake. They also serve fine coffee, tea, chocolates, and jams.
63 locals recommend
Pastiche Fine Desserts
92 Spruce StPastiche is an intimate European-style cafe. Desserts can be purchased for take-out, either by the slice or as a whole cake. They also serve fine coffee, tea, chocolates, and jams.
If you are a cookie lover than you MUST stop at Feed the Cheeks! They're open for takeout and serve a variety of flavors baked fresh daily.
Feed the Cheeks
182 Wayland AveIf you are a cookie lover than you MUST stop at Feed the Cheeks! They're open for takeout and serve a variety of flavors baked fresh daily.
A Latin twist on a Japanese dessert serving locally sourced ice cream in a freshly made fish-shaped cake.
Helado Taiyaki
102 Dean StA Latin twist on a Japanese dessert serving locally sourced ice cream in a freshly made fish-shaped cake.
City/town information
Newport is a beautiful seaside city in Rhode Island famous for its mansions, shopping, scenery, festivals and fairs throughout the year. For more information visit www.discovernewport.org
402 locals recommend
Newport
Newport is a beautiful seaside city in Rhode Island famous for its mansions, shopping, scenery, festivals and fairs throughout the year. For more information visit www.discovernewport.org
Sightseeing
Established in 1877 as part of a vibrant creative community, the RISD Museum stewards works of art representing diverse cultures from ancient times to the present.
256 locals recommend
RISD Museum
20 N Main StEstablished in 1877 as part of a vibrant creative community, the RISD Museum stewards works of art representing diverse cultures from ancient times to the present.
Beavertail State Park
Beavertail RoadBeautiful ocean view point
Prospect Terrace
60 Congdon StView point of Providence
We suggest checking the Waterfire calendar, and if your visit date falls on a lighting date! You are in luck!
119 locals recommend
WaterFire
4 N Main StWe suggest checking the Waterfire calendar, and if your visit date falls on a lighting date! You are in luck!
Shopping
Not your traditional flea market. Their vendors are carefully selected, small and micro-businesses where nothing is mass produced. Hours and days vary. Checkout their website for updated information. www.providenceflea.com
12 locals recommend
Providence Flea Outdoor Markets (Summer/Fall)
10 S Water StNot your traditional flea market. Their vendors are carefully selected, small and micro-businesses where nothing is mass produced. Hours and days vary. Checkout their website for updated information. www.providenceflea.com
Thayer Street
Thayer StreetProvidence Place Mall
Providence PlaceVariety of retail stores and restuarants
Beach
Scarborough State Beach
Ocean RdNarragansett Beach
City advice
Don't miss
Rail Explorers
The rail explorers Rhode Island is presented by the Newport and Narragansett Bay Railroad. Enjoy an unforgettable scenic ride along historic Aquidneck Island and spectacular Narragansett Bay.
Don't miss
Providence Kayak Rental
Discover urban Providence at your own pace as you paddle throughout the picturesque bridges, cobblestone walkways, and green riverbanks of the Providence and Woonasquatucket rivers.
Don't miss
Self Guided Art Tour
Visit www.theavenueconcept.org and scroll down until you see "Downtown self-guided tour" and "South Side + West End self-guided tour". Click "MAP" under the tour of your choice for step by step directions.
Travelling with kids
Providence Children's Museum
The Providence Children's Museum is a fun hands-on creative learning environment for young children.