Providence Area Restaurants

Whether you're looking for a quick bite to eat or celebrating a special night out, you'll find a wide range of nationally recognized dining options in Providence and throughout Rhode Island. Browse through our guides to dining in Providence's Downtown, Federal Hill/West Side, East Side or Providence Metro neighborhoods. Thinking about a casual night in? We've got you covered with our Small Bites series and cooking demos. These easy recipes will wow even the most critical dinner guest.

Check with individual restaurants to see if they offer outdoor dining, takeout and/or delivery.

Restaurants Open for the Holidays 2025-26

With the holidays comes plenty of cooking, and a fair amount of frustration. If you're looking to kick up your feet and have someone else cook for you this holiday season, we have a list of restaurants that are open for the 2025–26 holiday season. Browse below for where to dine on Christmas Eve…

Shop Local for the Holidays in Providence's Neighborhoods

One of the many great things about living in Providence is its diverse and interesting neighborhoods. There are lots of places around the city to pick up the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list. Jump to: Federal Hill Downtown Thayer and Hope Streets Wickenden Street and Wayland Square…

7 Not-to-Miss Holiday Events

We all know that the holidays can be stressful times. Between shopping for gifts for your second cousin's kid's nephew, and planning the perfect meal with all of the fixins (even lasagna for that one person who doesn't eat turkey), there seems to be no time to relax and enjoy the holiday spirit.