“I recently hosted my sister's baby shower at Maria's Cucina, and it was such an excellent experience! Chris, the owner, scheduled several phone calls with me to ensure we had everything planned to perfection prior to the day, which was especially appreciated as I was planning from out of state. Chris was always kind and professional on our calls, and had great menu recommendations - especially considering our group had unique dietary needs (vegetarian and gluten free). The day of the shower, the staff was also extremely kind, professional, warm, accommodating, and so helpful. The food was delicious (we had an antipast platter and salads to start; our entrees were gluten free carbonara, eggplant parm with pasta, and a chicken parm sandwich with french fries; dessert options were creme brulee (DELICIOUS), tiramisu, lemon cake, and cannolis) , and highly complimented by everyone in attendance. I would host an event here again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much to Chris, and all of the staff!“
“We popped in here for an app and drink prior to another reservation, and never wanted to leave! Michael at the bar was so wonderful -- he was kind, knowledgable, and had the perfect service timing. The restaurant seemed great, but Michael is what took it over the top. Thanks for your service, Mike!!!“
“Honestly, you can't go wrong here. Sure, you pay a steeper price but that price gets you quality. Quality drinks, food, service, setting, etc. I'd rather do this once twice a year than a regular spot once a week. It's just different but in a great way.“
“Tiny on the inside but packs a mighty oyster punch. No reservations but there’s a standing bar area you can start ordering drinks and oysters from while you wait. Obviously come for the oysters, but stay for the Bulgarian lamb burger!! Also the kimchi brine oyster shooters. Man those things were delicious (and dangerous!!) Also also pickled fried onions. Get those you won’t regret it.“
“Our foodies group returned, and once again, we had a mixed bag of results. My dishes, the Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Goat cheese, along with the Sesame Seared Tuna Bowl were wonderful. However, the Grilled Wedge salad along with the Stuffed Pork Chop were inconsistent. The salad was delicious, with a bit too much dressing, but it was not a real lettuce 'wedge'. On top of that, the pork chop was not actually stuffed, as it just had the stuffing along its sides and was very dry. The service was really good.“
“My family and I had dinner here and it was just as close as you’re going to get to dining in Italy. The food is imported from Italy and they have an amazing wine menu, all coming from small vineyards in Italy. There’s no other authentic Italian wine bar on federal hill, and it’s perfect for wine tasting and trying all their amazing Italian small plates. They also have a market next door where you can buy the wines and food you ate! Luigi the manager was also excellent and gave great menu recommendations. Will definitely be back it’s truly an underrated spot on the hill.“
“This place has now become one of my absolute favorite restraints in all of Providence! It is a quiet, intimate restaurant with a refined appearance. The staff is courteous, efficient and does a great job of explaining the dishes. However, the best part of Oberlin is the amazing, unique selection of dishes. The focaccia was perfectly crunchy and it paired very well with the olive oil. The agnolotti with apple and cauliflower sauce were also to die for! My one critique of the dish is that I wish there was more of it! The portion size wasn't very large, and left me wanting more! Still delicious though!“
“We went here Easter Day, everywhere else was full(which we expected). We found this place walking to a crosswalk by chance. We were welcomed in. Myself and my son got french toast, my girlfriend got eggs Benedict. When it came out I had a chuckle cause I was not expecting half a loaf of bread. But omg it was so good and light. My girlfriend couldn't stop eating her Benedict although she was full. My son enjoyed his also. The drinks the adults ordered was fantastic and mixed well. My son got chocolate milk. We paid 15$ a plate for the french toast, 22$ for the Benedict and around 12$ for the drinks not the milk though. You get your money's worth. A small place but absolutely worth it. Look at the pics it says it all.“
“We attended a Maison Ferrand cognac seminar & tasting the other night at Sapphire & it was such a fun & unique experience for us. The staff at Sapphire (Melissa, Marc, & Shiv), as well as the guest bartender (Vannaluck), went above & beyond to make the experience interactive & memorable. We were greeted immediately with a French 75 made with cognac - Did you know that the original French 75 called for cognac, as well as many other classic cocktails? No? Neither did I. The welcome aperitif was a great lil' treat to kick the night off with. We were given a mini charcuterie selection to keep us busy until the main event, which began about 20 minutes after we arrived. Vannaluck talked us through the history & characteristics of cognac. We were given 3 small pours of different cognacs to taste as well as a serendipitous, bonus mini pour at the end. Throughout the night, the kitchen sent out a variety of tapas that UTILIZED COGNAC. Cognac glaze, reduction, brine, etc. Fascinating! I went in knowing next to nothing about cognac & left with a decent understanding of the spirit. I've always wanted to do something like this, & Sapphire made it extremely accessible. It was also amazingly affordable. I'm really looking forward to more events like this one. Sign me up, please.“
Fine Dining
“Service was exquisite. My wife and I felt like Royalty. The staff and the Manager on duty made our 10th Anniversary feel like we were dining at a royal palace. I can’t say enough but we want to extend our deepest thanks for making our celebration of our life together as memorable as they did.“
“Pleasant atmosphere, courteous workers tending to your taste and owner more than accommodating to their customers. It’s just more than pleasant it’s like eating with family and friends like your home. Exquisite prepped delicious meals. I enjoyed my every visit. It’s like the return to the classic days of yesteryear with a modern flair. Thank you Bacco Vino & Contorni it is truly a pleasure dining with you.“
“What can I say that hasn't been said? Chef Nick and Tracy have made a beautiful, cozy dining room with food that I have never been more impressed with in all my years!! Brunch was just as phenomenal as dinner that's served here!! Take my word, you will 11000% be satisfied!!!!“
“I love this restaurant but I did have an issue last night I ordered the Margarita pizza with anchovies, unfortunately your chef either didn’t have them or didn’t know but gave me sardines instead. I ate two pieces saying no problem to the waitress and took the rest home. Had to throw it out today. Smell was overpowering Sorry, just explain the difference to your chef. ?. Joy D’Ambra“
“First time as was in town from Newport to see Little Jagged Pill at PPAC. Bartender (Tim?) was excellent friendly, knowledgeable on menu and made great handcrafted drinks. Manager (she moved here from NYC) was also excellent. I ordered the pork loin special, one of my friends ordered to porchetta over grits (I was a bit jealous as it was amazing. Overall a great experience.“
“I tried two of their pizzas, the pizza gardiniera and the chicken artichoke as well as a salad - can’t find the words to say how wonderful and delicious they were. The service was exceptional and very attentive.Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options in every section of the menu.Dietary restrictions: They will gladly omit any foods you have an allergy to and replace with another.Parking: Ample parking around the restaurant.“
“We have been meaning to come here ever since this place opened but somehow only made it recently although we did come once during Covid when it was almost empty and didn't have anything on which to nibble. After a quick glass of wine we went to dine at the Salted Slate which has the same owner.PWB is just the right size and where one can have a conversation without shouting. The bar is decent and the chairs comfortable. The bartender/server was pleasant and kept an eye on all the tables.The two of us ordered small (2oz) glasses of different wines all of which were good. We shared appetizers of four oysters, the duck breast and the tasty Jamon Iberico. Then shared one of the best Pot de Cremes we have ever had.The cheque came to $112 to which we add the tip. It's somewhat expensive but worth it. Nice to have a wine bar in the neighborhood. We will be back.“
“Food was great (pasta was fresh and delicious), service was phenomenal, atmosphere was nice and accommodating to children. Not a huge space, but we had reservations and it was great.Kid-friendliness: Pizza wasn’t on the menu, but they were able to order it from the pizzeria at the other end of the building and brought it down for my son.“