Highest-rated restaurants in Providence by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Providence, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Los Andes Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (3187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 903 Chalkstone Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Latin American, Peruvian
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#29. Asian Bakery & Fast Food
- Rating: 4.6/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 310 Broad St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Bakeries, Vietnamese, Thai
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#28. Mike's Calzones & Deli
- Rating: 4.6/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 288 Thayer St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Wraps
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#27. Al Son De Mi Barrio
- Rating: 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 690 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Vino Veritas
- Rating: 4.6/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 486 Broadway Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Wine Bars, American, Tapas/Small Plates
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#25. PiANTA Vegan
- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 408 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Vegan, Italian, Tapas/Small Plates
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#24. Brasa Y Chifa
- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 712 Admiral St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Desserts, Peruvian, Asian Fusion
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#23. Tacofied
- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#22. East Side Pockets
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1361 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 278 Thayer St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Syrian, Salad
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#21. Aleppo Sweets
- Rating: 4.6/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 Ives St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Syrian, Desserts, Halal
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#20. Ceviches By Divino - Providence
- Rating: 4.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 11 Point St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Peruvian, Gastropubs
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#19. Hometown Poké & Bubble Tea
- Rating: 4.6/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 185 Camp St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Poke, Cafes, Seafood
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#18. Marcelino's Boutique Bar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 West Exchange St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tapas Bars
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#17. Champa
- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 93 Hope St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Thai, Soup, Laotian
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#16. Cocina Sabrosa
- Rating: 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 601 Cranston St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Italian, Dominican, Sandwiches
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#15. Amaryllis
- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 225A Westminster St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: American
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#14. Charuma Tea Bar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 45 Weybosset St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Cafes
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#13. Cap't Loui
- Rating: 4.7/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 238 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood
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#12. Lucky Enough Eat & Drink
- Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1492 Westminster St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: American, Dive Bars
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#11. Irregardless Biscuit
- Rating: 4.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 94 Carpenter St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Southern
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#10. Avenue N Providence
- Rating: 4.8/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 959 Hope St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Bars, Seafood, American
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#9. Zinneken's Belgian Waffles and Café
- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 194 Angell St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Waffles, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#8. There There
- Rating: 4.8/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 471 West Fountain St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Sandwiches, Comfort Food, Burgers
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#7. Pho Zap Zap
- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 389 Smith St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Soup, Laotian
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#6. Cielito
- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 186 Union St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#5. Gift Horse
- Rating: 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 272 Westminster St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Seafood, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#4. La Poblanita
- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 273 Academy Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, International Grocery
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#3. Capitol Hill Taqueria
- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 353 Smith St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#2. Zesty Bites
- Rating: 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1005 Smith St. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Pizza, Lebanese, Halal
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#1. Cilanter
- Rating: 4.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 168 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
- Categories: Indian, Salad, Halal
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
