Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Providence by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals鈥攁 French style of serving with a set menu鈥攂ecame the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have , the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Providence using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Andino's
- Rating: 3.9/5 (708 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 171 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian
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#28. Cassarino's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 177 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian
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#27. Mokban Korean Bistro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (493 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 Westminster St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Korean, Noodles, Bars
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#26. Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian
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#25. Rosalina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (498 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 Aborn St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Greek
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#24. Providence Coal Fired Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (772 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 385 Westminster St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Pizza
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#23. Mill's Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (414 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 101 North Main St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Salad
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#22. The Congress Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 62 Orange St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Gastropubs
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#21. Cafe Nuovo
- Rating: 4.1/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1 Citizens Plz Ste 1000 Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: New American
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#20. Sarto Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 86 Dorrance St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Italian, Wine Bars
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#19. Al Forno Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (724 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 577 South Water St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#18. Circe Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (469 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 50 Weybosset St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: New American, Bars
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#17. CAV Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (588 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 14 Imperial Place Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: New American
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#16. Oberlin
- Rating: 4.1/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 266 Westminster St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
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#15. Wara Wara
- Rating: 4.2/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 776 Hope St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Japanese, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
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#14. New Rivers
- Rating: 4.2/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7 Steeple St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: New American
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#13. Providence Oyster Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (716 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 283 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars, Sushi Bars
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#12. Pane E Vino
- Rating: 4.2/5 (518 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 365 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Gluten-Free, Wine Bars
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#11. Hemenway's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1055 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 121 South Main St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Seafood
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#10. Camille's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (372 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 71 Bradford St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Steakhouses
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#9. Anthony's Authentic Italian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 441 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Bars, Italian, Soup
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#8. Massimo Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (963 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 134 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Bars
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#7. Waterman Grille
- Rating: 4.3/5 (725 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4 Richmond Sq Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: New American, Seafood
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#6. The Slow Rhode
- Rating: 4.4/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 425 West Fountain St. Ste 106 Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Southern, Bars, American
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#5. Needle & Thread
- Rating: 4.4/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 45 Peck St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Tacos
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#4. Gracie's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (772 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 194 Washington St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces
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#3. Persimmon
- Rating: 4.4/5 (359 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 99 Hope St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: New American, Salad, Seafood
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#2. Los Andes Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (3122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 903 Chalkstone Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Latin American, Peruvian
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#1. Vino Veritas
- Rating: 4.6/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 486 Broadway Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Wine Bars, American, Tapas/Small Plates
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
