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.
The Black Leaf Tea & Culture Shop
Through every ingredient, every blend, and every cup of tea, we strive to transport tea lovers into a relaxing environment, one where they can discover wellness, healing, and themselves. Take a sip, relax, and energize with our sensational, bold, and bright blends.
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.
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.
Kebbeh African Restaurant
401-572-3011
Providence-based authentic African cuisine at reasonable prices.
Suya Joint Providence
A sophisticated West African bar and lounge designed to appeal to local Africans searching for a taste of home and anyone looking to have an exotic and flavorful dining experience, Suya Joint offers the finest suya available along with a full array of traditional Nigerian cuisine.
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!