Submitted by galinhasnoquintal t3_11u4bib in providence
I know we have a million best restaurant posts for this city, but I'm specifically looking for a spot to take my MIL for dinner where the bar service is high quality and there's a nice ambiance.
Food quality comes in second or third place here, but extra points for anywhere Italian.
Al Forno. Great bartenders. There’s 2 bars in colder seasons (one downstairs with fireplace, one upstairs) but small so a little bit of a gamble depending if it’s a weekend (would get there by 6 if weekend).
And you certainly won’t be sacrificing food quality.
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Am I doing something wrong because I legit can never get a reservation there? Always booked up like a month in advance on the website
It’s popular for a reason. You can still walk in as they don’t book all of their tables with reservations, but suggest going by 6 for this or you may have a wait.
In summer, it’s a little more flexible as they only take reservations for outside on the day of based on the weather forecast. So you can call when they open and make one then.
You also don’t need a reservation for the bar. Of course that is only great if you’re looking for a party or just 2 maybe 3.
Appreciate it!
Mills tavern
This is my personal favorite fancy restaurant to go to. When i go here the waiters especially make me feel very comfortable in there.
Mills is a good choice
The tomahawk is killer.
New Rivers for a full meal, the Eddy for great cocktails and filling snacks. The East End is a solid runner up - their cocktails program is more expansive than New Rivers, but I don’t think the food is as good.
Ooh, and I’ve forgotten the Red Door - it’s more of a bar atmosphere than a restaurant atmosphere, but both the drinks and the food are great.
Incredible food at New Rivers and cozy farmhouse vibes
My pick is Red Stripe in Wayland Sq, cozy great food, nice ambiance. Not Italian but they do some I-ish dishes.
Slow Rhode is insanely cozy and has top notch food and drink. Haven’t been to every other suggested place but you won’t go wrong at Slow Rhode.
The bar at Angelo's
East End
I can't tell if you're planning to take your MIL to a restaurant with a full bar, or plan to sit on bar stools for your meal. I just want to suggest that if you've never seen her sit on a stool for an extended period, don't make that part of your plan. Bar stools are not universally comfortable for all bodies (which is something that might not occur to folks who find them just fine. Seemed worth mentioning.)
I'm old enough to be a MIL and I love how well you seem to know her tastes and priorities for a good night out ... Have a great time!
Persimmon
The East End. Make a reservation and ask for a table by the window.
Needle and Thread is nice and has great food. The chocolate mousse with Mexican spices was/is chef's kiss.
Downstairs at Pot Au Feu
I go to Blake’s pretty often cause there’s almost always a space at the bar
Gracie’s
Plant City 345345
Fun little speakeasy.
Parkside. Simple chill bistro atmosphere, nice bar, and excellent table service. After dinner you can take a short walk over to the pedestrian bridge.
New Rivers, Persimmon, Gracie’s. Can’t go wrong with any of those!
Alforno, downstair bar
The East End
Not Providence, but Cranston and it'd be Macera, very cozy and they have a full bar so they can make you whatever you want or pick from their menu. And their pink vodka is really good, I always go with gnocchi.
My favorite is Pizzico
Lucky Enough
baobei__ t1_jcmgdl2 wrote
The East End has delicious food and an incredible selection of whiskey of all kinds. Their cocktails are also good. The atmosphere is very cozy and the staff are wonderful.