Providence

Capriccio

2 pine st., +1 401 421-1320, (http://www.capriccios.com/). m-th 11:30pm-10:30pm; f-sa 11:30am-11pm and su 11:30am-9pm. this restaurant is definitely the best of providence. extended wine list more than 550, fabulous wait staff, exquisite food are some of the things that make this restaurant as good as it is. the food is expensive, but worth it. many of the items on the menu are made by your table. you can not go wrong with the steak diane, cooked tableside, or any other dish on the menu for that matter!

Fire + Ice

48 providence place, +1 401 270-4040, (http://www.fire-ice.com/). m-th 11:30am-10pm, f-sa 11:30am-11pm, su 10am-10pm. improvisational grill, allows customers to have their meal fresh meats, seafood, pastas, internationally influenced sauces, and both exotic and traditional vegetables cooked specifically to their liking right in front of them. interaction with the cooks, customers, and the crazy décor make for an exciting, delicious, and completely unique dining experience. $7.95 lunch-$14.95 dinner. 'all grilled food is included in the price, desserts and alcoholic beverages are an additional fee.

The Cheesecake Factory

94 providence place, +1 401 270-4010, (http://cheesecakefactory.com/). m-th 11:30am-11pm, f-sa 11:30am-12:30pm, su 10am-11pm. upscale dining, the cheesecake factory offers more than 200 menu selections including 50 cheesecakes and desserts. $10 - $20 entrées. the cheesecake factory is a nationwide chain.

Antonio’s Pizza

Antonio’s Pizza, 258 Thayer St.,+1 401 455-3600. A popular pizzeria chain that features pizza by the slice in almost 40 unique varieties, including chicken quesadilla and tortellini.

Kabob and Curry

261 thayer street, +1 401 273-8844, (http://www.kabobandcurry....) 11am-10:30pm, f-sa 11am-11pm, su 11:30am-10pm. voted the best indian food in rhode island. takeout and delivery available. meals $11-$16.

Shanghai

272 thayer st, +1 401 331-0077. su-w 11am-11pm, th-sa: 11am-12am. a popular restaurant on the east side; shanghai serves chinese/vietnamese style fresh cuisine. available for delivery.

East Side Pockets

278 thayer st., +1 401 453-1100, m-sa 10am-12pm. east side pockets has excellent falafel, served in pockets, in salads, or alone, along with a range of other middle eastern fare. vegetarian and vegan options. pockets are less than $5.00. take out or counter seating.

Rue De L'Espoir

99 hope street, +401 751-8890, (http://www.therue.com/). offers unique dining experiences in breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. set in the historic east side district of providence, "the rue" features food specializing in fresh regional cooking, with influences from france, italy, and asia. charming and warm ambience, friendly wait staff and an impressive menu. interesting choices are their cheese board and monday's "dollar daze," with $1 apps at the bar.

Not Just Snacks

833 hope street, +1 401 831-1150. this is a small restaurant that serves very traditional indian and pakistani food at an affordable price. this family owned and handicapped accessible business is open from 11am-9pm 7 days a week. they do not take reservations but you can call in to place an order either to be eaten there or to take out. they do not serve and drinks that are alcoholic. however, they are a byob establishment and will provide you with glasses for beer or wine upon request. both the outside and inside of the buildings are very unassuming so make sure when looking for it your eyes are peeled.

Fellini's Pizzeria

166 wickenden street, +1 401 751-6737, (http://fellinipizzeria.co...) open until 12am, th-sa open until 2am . new york style, thin-crust pizza with creative toppings. free delivery for providence area.

Sakura

231 wickenden street, +1 401 331-6861, (http://www.eatinri.com/sakura/). enjoy traditional japanese cuisine and fresh sushi, in true japanese style, at sakura. meals $6-$20.

3 Steeple Street

125 canal street, +1 401 272-3620, serving dishes like smoked trout and maryland crab cakes within stone slate walls and wooden plank floors in the second-oldest industrial building in the united states. $16-$33.

Union Station Brewery

36 exchange terrace. +1 401 274-2739. serves bar & grill-type food, but come for the beer! union station brews its own beer in 6 different styles. can't decide which to get? they'll serve you 5oz of each for $7.50. the namesake comes from the fact that the restaurant was carved out of the original 1898 union station.

The Capital Grille

1 union station, +1 401 521-5600, (http://www.thecapitalgril...). the capital grille has exquisite dry aged steaks and a friendly, but comfortable atmosphere. they also have an award winning wine list. eating here is always excellent. this is the original restaurant in the capital grille chain.

Pizzeria Regina

81 providence place take exit 22c off i-95 and follow the signs for providence place mall, +1 401 270-4245, (http://www.providenceplac...). m-sa 10am-9:30pm, su 11am-7pm. a throwback to the original regina pizza located in boston’s north end, pizzeria regina provides a wide selection of toppings layered on a special dough to create one of the best tasting slices of pizza in the area. some may be inconvenienced by the location the providence place mall’s food court but the food is well worth the hassle. $10.00 for a small pizza - $17.00 for a large, $2.00 per slice.

Providence Byblos

235 meeting street., +1 401 453-9727, (http://providencebyblos.com/). voted best middle eastern restaurant and best burger in rhode island for 2006. the providence byblos serves authentic lebanese foods and hosts a lebanese hookah lounge on the second floor open 7pm-1am monday-thursday and until 2am friday-saturday. contains two full bars and two floors, and option of sitting inside or out. enjoy over 30 flavors of hookah and even mix some of your favorite flavors. (http://providencebyblos.c...)

Temple Downtown

120 francis st., +1 401 919-5050, (http://www.temple-downtow...). temple downtown restaurant and lounge provides an intimate dining experience. the menu includes a wide variety of eclectic choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a signature cocktail list. private rooms and booths available.

Cuban Revolution

50 aborn st., +1 401 331-8829, (http://www.thecubanrevolu...). m-sa 11am-12am.cuban revolution features a signature, award winning latin menu. voted best sandwich in rhode island in 2003. meals $6-$12.

Julian's

318 broadway, +401 861-1770, (http://www.juliansprovide...). famous for their brunch, dinner and drinks, julian's is a haven for the alternative scene with exotic and original foods, vegetarian and vegan specialties, rare beers and most of all, local art. the decor of julian's is floor to ceiling art, featuring sculpture, mixed media, paintings, prints and kitsch collectables. just about every inch of the dining room and bar is artistically modified. julian's hosts events such as beer dinners, where patrons pay a fixed fee for a meal, a special brew and live music. julian's also offers homemade catsup, hot sauce, granola and tote bags. a must-visit spot for an adventurous eater and an art appreciator.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

Gtech center 10 memorial blvd., +1 401 272-2271, (http://www.ruthschris.com/). m-th 5pm-10pm,f4:30pm-11pm, sa 4pm-11pm, su 5pm-9pm. ruth's chris steakhouse serves new orleans-inspired appetizers, u.s. fine steaks, fresh seafood, classic desserts, and an award winning wine list. private dining rooms available.

Tea in Sahara

Very affordable Moroccan appetizers, smoothies, and paninis. Hookahs, with a variety of flavors, are also served. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly servers. Free WiFi provided.

A small but cozy Indian restaurant which specializes in curry dishes and authentic appetizers. Vegan friendly, and also offers Gluten-free menu items. Price range $2-$35.

Located right in downtown Providence, Luxe Burger Bar is a wonderful place to relax and go grab a burger and a beer. This bar has a build your own burger menu, a DJ every friday/saturday with no cover, and even thursday night trivia night! Luxe Burger really does have something for everybody so come and enjoy today.

Rick's Roadhouse located downtown specializes in all your steak, burger, and bbq needs. With a full restaurant and bar, Rick's also is home to the only mechanical bull in Providence. Tuesdays are karaoke night and monday's are wing night for 25 cents a wing. Rick's Roadhouse also very affordable with over 40 menu items for under $9.99.

Specializing in all your fine dining needs, Cafe Noir is the place for a classy and elegant dining experience. Known for it's french cuisine with a twist, Cafe Noir is a must if you are new to the area or just passing through. Full bar available and also a variety of delectable desserts which are made fresh to order!

Waterplace is a casual restaurant and lounge overlooking beautiful Waterplace park in Providence. Located downtown, Waterplace specializes in Italian, Seafood, and American cuisine. View the breathtaking Providence skyline right from your dining room seat and enjoy a casual experience or a nice romantic night on the town. Available for weddings, parties, and corporate events.

La Sonrisa

Best Spanish food around. For $5.00 get a full course meal. From Chicken rice and beans to seafood salad. Order in or take out.

Local 121

Locally harvested, seasonable, and organic cuisine is served in the modern and elegant dining room. You can often catch live acts in the tap room which is adjacently located. The speakeasy downstairs is an ideal environment for everything from live music to business lunches. Hours of operation = Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday, noon - 4:00pm. Dinner: Monday - Thursday, 5:00pm - 10:00pm and Friday & Saturday, 5:00pm - 11pm and Sunday, 5:00pm - 9:00pm. TAPROOM: 12pm-1am, Monday - Thursday; 12pm-2am, Friday & Saturday; 5pm-1am, Sunday.

Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen Restaurant

120 atwells av., +1 401 751-5544. w-m 12pm-10pm. "elegant dining" with a taste of italy. all meals cooked to order. reservations and valet parking are available. voted best restaurant ri monthly and by food & beverage magazine.

Mediterraneo Restaurant

134 atwells av., +1 401 331-7760. lunch m-f 11:30am-3pm, dinner m-f 3pm-10:30pm and sa-su 4pm-10:30pm. creative, traditional and contemporary italian cuisine with a distinct mediterranean flair. award winning design with a lively european ambiance, alfresco sidewalk dining weather permitting and an authentic italian antipasto bar. slightly expensive pricing.

Cassarino's

177 atwells ave, +1 401 751-3333, (http://www.cassarinosri.c...). lunch: m-f 11:30am-3pm. dinner m-th 3pm-10pm, f 3pm-11pm, sa 12pm-11pm. cassarino's ristorante serves authentic italian cuisine. voted "best italian restaurant in providence" by rhode island monthly. meals $7-$16.

Angelo's Civita Farnese

141 atwells ave, +1 401 621-8171, (http://www.angelosonthehi...). su 12am-9pm, m-th 11:30am-9pm,f-sa 11:30am-10pm. angelo's serves award-winning home-style italian food. meals $6-$15

Pastiche

92 spruce st , +1 401 861-5190, (http://pastichefinedesser...) 8:30am-11pm, f-sa 8:30am-11:30pm, su 10am-10pm. an intimate european style cafe serving sophisticated fine desserts.

Caserta Pizzeria

121 spruce st., +1 401 621-3618 or +1 401 621-9190. tu-su 9:30am-10:30pm. good family restaurant. originator of the wimpy skippy. enjoy traditional style pizza in a casual atmosphere. voted best pizza and spinach pie by r.i. monthly magazine.