Providence restaurant reviews

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New Rivers
Feb 28, 2009 by Cheri from cranston
Overall Rating: 3
Food:[4] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Quaint.
• Food and bathrooms.

“The food was fair, the atmosphere fair, the prices crazy. Go to Mill's Tavern or Gracie's and forget New Rivers! I Short ribs- the worst I ever had. The food overall lacked flavor and refinement. The lemon tart dessert was tasty but runny. I would never go back with all the other choices in Providence! I hated the small cramped space. I like cozy but this was too small.”

Kartabar
Dec 25, 2008 by Elissa from Providence
Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great ambiance for a great price.
• Limited menu.

“Swanky restaurant without the outrageous price tag! I loved the atmosphere and dim lighting. It's definitely worth a try.”

Guido's Restaurant
Dec 8, 2008 by Butch from Providence
Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Food and service are horrible!

“We went to Guidos's for the first time this weekend and it was a horrible experience. We arrived at 8:30 thinking we would miss the crowd and be able to sit down and eat right away. We were seated promptly but had to wait at least a half hour for our appetizer (antipasto and garlic bread) and then had to wait another 45 minutes for our dinner! People were getting up and leaving and some were saying, "we're tired and just want to eat". The waitress (they only had one) kept blaming others for their lack of service and just didn't seem to care. The food was awful to boot! The dishes (we had chicken and veal parmesan) were loaded with garlic making it almost inedible! We are foodies and have tried a lot of places in providence. This was the worst experience we have had and feel sorry for anyone who has to go through it. Save your time and money, go somewhere else.”

Guido's Restaurant
Feb 23, 2008 by John from Providence
Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing.
• Atmosphere, food, service.

“It's hard to know where to begin. Quite simply, this was the worst dining experience I have ever had. When we called for reservations, we were told that they had high chairs--but, upon our arrival they had none. Our waitress literally quit half way through the meal, leaving just ONE server for the entire restaurant. The calamari appetizer tasted like boiled noodles with a hint of fish. Our entrees were actually inedible. Not to mention, I never received my pasta that was supposed to accompany the meal. The hidden garlic bread charge was the icing on the cake. The prices were quite high, making this experience highway robbery. By the way, they don't accept credit cards--although this is not posted anywhere.”

Downcity Diner
Oct 15, 2007 by joe from pawtucket
Overall Rating: 4
Food:[4] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[8]

• They did a great job with the new space.
• Service.

“After months of anxiously awaiting the opening of the new Down city, I was very disappointed. The place was beautiful, - but the portions were not the same, and the prices were crazy. $9 for a very small glass of wine is an example. There service was ok,- but not great- and the owner acted like the customers were there for her instead of the other way around. I will not be going back”