Black-Owned Restaurants in Providence, Rhode Island

Featuring everything from Southern soul food to traditional African and Caribbean cuisines, Providence is home to a wide variety of Black-owned restaurants, food trucks and even a tea shop.

Enjoy one of The District's signature pizzas for dinner or indulge your sweet tooth at brunch with the decadent Tres Leches French Toast and a Spiked Hot Chocolate Flight. Or check out The Village PVD for an authentic Nigerian meal. We recommend the Jollof Rice — served vegetarian or with your choice of meat.

The District

A hip fusion kitchen/bar in the heart of Providence's Jewelry District.

The Village

The Village Restaurant is expanding! The Village PVD is our newest Restaurant located at 100 Fountain St. Providence. Enjoy a sit in dinner with great ambiance or order takeout. Serving the same authentic Nigerian food Village Restaurant is popular for, with a wider selection of Vegan and Vegetarian options. You can order online for quick pick up or delivery.

Black History Month is a great reminder to support local Black-owned businesses, not just in February but all year long. We've assembled the collection below of additional Providence-based dining options to get you started.

148 Pavillion Bar & Lounge

401-467-0148

Relax, kick back and enjoy good company, music and drinks at 148 Pavillion Bar & Lounge.

Afrique D'Lounge

401-563-8265

Enjoy delicious African-inspired dishes and take part in diverse events from music to spoken word.

Black Beans PVD

At Black Beans PVD soul food is only the beginning. Serving grab-and-go meals that are classic neighborhood favorites with a twist.

Deddeh's Kitchen

401-457-5106

Come down for a taste of African cuisine and soul food.

Flames Restaurant

401-331-2225

Providing a welcoming Caribbean experience through authentic cuisine and colorful decor.

Food for the Soul

401-490-2796

Try all the best flavors of the South at Food for the Soul.

Four/29 Bunch and Supper Club

401-751-4900

Specializing in comfort foods inspired by places and people that are near and dear to their hearts, Four/29 believes that sharing a meal brings people together.

Island House Restaurant

401-572-3011

Proudly serving Jamaican food to the people of Providence.

Kebbeh African Restaurant

401-572-3011

Providence-based authentic African cuisine at reasonable prices.

Kin Southern Table & Bar

401-537-7470

Full-service restaurant offering classic Southern and Soul dishes.

Troop

401-473-2900

Global street food from a scratch kitchen.

Black Heritage In Providence

While always acknowledging Providence's legacy of participation in the slave trade, we also want to celebrate the rich history of the Black community from the early days of the Revolution to the present day. From the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society's exhibit on Black entrepreneurs to Stages of Freedom's Museum of African American History, stories of Black excellence and accomplishment are plentiful. Be sure to stop for lunch or dinner at one of Providence's many Black-owned restaurants while you visit the sites on the Early Black History Walking Tour. With a variety of cuisines from Southern soul food to traditional African meals, you're sure to find something you like!