Blue Grotto (Grotto Azzura), 210 Atwells Av., +1 401 272-9030 (fax +1 401 272-4814, . M-Th, 5PM-10PM, F,Sat 5PM-10:30PM, Su 12PM-9PM. Also an upscale restaurant where reservations are required.The atmosphere is romantic, with live music, fireplace, and ok for families/children. The attire is casual though there is a small dancing area. They serve Italian and seafood. Pricing is moderate to expensive.
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, . 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.
Jessie's Dessert Bar, 230 Atwells Avenue., +1 401 351-5377. Su-Th 7AM-10PM, F-Sa 7AM-12PM. Jessie's Dessert Bar is an old-fashioned ice cream bar and dessert bar that serves gourmet desserts, coffee, gelato, and ice cream. Also open for breakfast.
Cassarino's Restaurant,177 Atwells Ave, +1 401 751-3333. Open M-Th 3PM-10PM. Sa 12-11PM. Voted "Best Italian Restaurant" in 2001, 2002, and 2003 by Citysearch.com and "Best Italian Restaurant in Providence" by Rhode Island Monthly, Cassarino's Restaurant on Historic Federal Hill has established itself as one of Rhode Island's premiere Italian eateries.
Pastiche, 92 Spruce St , +1 401 861-5190, .Tu-Th 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.
Nara's Lounge Providence - Nara's is the upscale Hookah Lounge located on Federal Hill. This Middle Eastern style lounge has a variety of both Middle Eastern and American drinks, food and dessert. This lounge is decorated in earthy colors, with dim lights and low Middle Eastern music to create a relaxing atmosphere. Nara also serves 15 flavors of Hookah to choose from, along with entertainment Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. Must be over 18 years or older to smoke Hookah and 21 or older to drink. Sunday-Thursday hours are: 4:00pm -1:00am, Saturday and Sunday from 4:00pm-2:00am.
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