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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.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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”

3 Steeple Street Restaurant
Aug 20, 2007 by Rin from Boston

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[6] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Nice atmosphere - old building and rustic feel.
• Over-priced special menu for Waterfire.

“Went to 3 Steeple Street on a Waterfire night because it was reviewed as having a varied menu from sandwiches to fancy meals. Made reservations, but was never told that on Waterfire nights, they have a very limited menu that is much pricier on average than their usual menu. That is understandable; a chance to profit from a big event but if a restaurant wants to go high end for a night, the restaurant should strive to produce high-end results. 3 Steeple Street did not. Much of the food was mediocre, lukewarm, uninspired seafood chowder, bland salmon dish with too little of the compote meant to give it flavor to go around. The portions were generous, but just nothing special. The server we had was also just average, though another server who was tending to a large party nearby seemed great. This may be a good restaurant for a basic night out, but I can't recommend for Waterfire.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

729 Hope Cafe
Jun 11, 2007 by Sarah from Providence

Overall Rating: 1
Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• It's a free country, so I choose to never go back.
• Going there put a sour note on a relatively nice day.

“Awful! Incredibly rude wait staff put me off entirely. I did not eat there, so cannot make a claim for the food -- I just wanted a tea, but it was apparently a huge inconvenience for the wait staff. It was not even busy but the staff behind the counter were surly and downright rude, not just to me, but to anyone who wanted to order it seemed.”

Pot Au Feu
Apr 8, 2007 by bob from eastside

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything.

“Truly, upscale and romantic restaurant. Great place to wine and dine.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Z Bar and Grille
Feb 24, 2007 by john from fall river, ma

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[1] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Staff was great.
• Food was horrible.

“Food was served cold (on a Saturday night at 6pm) as was the coffee. I became deathly ill from the mussels before even leaving the restaurant.”

Kabob-N-Curry
Sep 14, 2006 by Ron from Cranston

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Never a bad meal.
• Tough parking.

“Best Indian food in Providence as far as I am concerned. And always very good service, which has made me a regular.”

Hemenway Sea Foods, Inc
Aug 9, 2006 by Louise from East Haven, CT

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Menu offerings for lunch were unique and food ordered was delicious. Excellent service.
• Their New England clam chowder was "run of the mill" And, why no clear broth RI chowder on the menu?

“I had a business luncheon at Hemenway's recently and everything was fabulous! Great service, excellent food - especially the roasted scallop salad and warm crusty rolls. Nice view of the river, too. I will return for dinner one of these days.”

Fire And Ice
Aug 7, 2006 by Diane from Rutland, VT

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[7] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Wide variety of possible grills, self-selected. Returns possible.
• noisy, not especially friendly, cold atmosphere. Bring your own fun.

“Though I found the restaurant loud and not very appealing in decor, the grill and salad bar were well worth the price we paid ( about $15 per person). Basically there is a wide assortment of grill able items from veggies, through meats, to seafood. It's pretty much self-serve, but staff does grill the food on an enormous grill. Warning: drinks and desserts are NOT a bargain.”

India
May 14, 2006 by Damnit from Providence

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[1] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Place looked fine.
• Except the place everything else sucks big time.

“The food is not at all authentic Indian or Pakistani food its just tasteless can't say more than that there are lot of other restaurants which are 100 times better that this restaurant.”

0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Sicilias Pizza
May 12, 2006 by lq from providence

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[10] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[4]

• The pizza was great.
• Everything else needs help!

“If you require to be treated with respect, dignity, or simply courteously this is NOT the place to go. Whether its a deliver, pick up, or eating in, they are rude and treat you as though you are a disturbance, which is hilarious to me when you consider that without the customer they have nothing. However, their pizza is wonderful. Best pizza you will ever have! I guess its worth the ignorance!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Z Bar and Grille
Mar 23, 2006 by Paul from Barrington

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Food was a 10.
• Can get a little loud at the bar.

“I keep coming back for more. Best secret in providence.”

Adesso
Feb 16, 2006 by Tony from RI

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything is great!
• There is nothing negative to say about Adesso.

“Excellent restaurant! Always consistent and delicious. My family and I vote this one! Excellent!”

Guido's Restaurant
Nov 15, 2005 by JAN0915 from marietta, ga (See all reviews by JAN0915)
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• fabulous food
• sometimes a long wait for a table - arrive early

“This is one of the best restaurants in Providence and has been around for what seems like forever. Originally located closer to Blackstone Blvd. and owned by two sisters. Not exactly sure but believe one sister and husband took it over after a fire destroyed the first location and moved it to Hope Street and renamed it Guido's. BUT the food is still awesome so I hear and plan on visiting come December 2005. Shrimp with pasta is the BEST I ever had. Definitely worth the wait. Not sure if you still have to bring your own wine.”

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Andino's
Oct 9, 2005 by Beverly from Johnston

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Cold food
• 0

“This past summer my husband and I dined at your restaurant. It was a beautiful evening and we sat outside and had a "drink"......My mood changed when my husband spotted a "rodent" outside of the kitchen. ”

8 of 12 people found this review helpful.

Sicilias Pizza
Jan 23, 2005 by Welwood c . from Providence

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Best pizza in RI

“The best pizza in RI. Try the sicilias special.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.