Officially one of my new favorite restaurants in providence! When you walk in, there's dim lighting which I particularly enjoyed especially because it made the providence sign stand out. Our waitress was kind and very attentive from the minute we were seated. Now the food was divine, everything was perfect. We ordered the calamari and each ordered the short rib with gnocchi. Every ingredient in that dish complimented each other so well, it was such a lovely culinary experience. My friend also ordered the "only fans" drink which she enjoyed. Will definitely return and can't wait to introduce more family and friends to this restaurant.
Joanne C.
I have been to this restaurant a half a dozen times and really enjoyed it. In fact, I have introduced it to friends. Unfortunately, my last visit this week was disappointing. My companion and I ordered the short rib, a dish I loved on a previous visit. Each of us received a few pieces of fatty/grissly meat lost in a bowl of gnocchi. Some of the rib meat could not be cut, never mind chewed. The price per dish was north of thirty dollars which just compounded the disappointment. I expected the hefty price for the meal and drink when I come to this restaurant (the bill for two glasses of wine, one salmon meal, soup and salad with tip came to a hundred bucks) but the value needs to be there. We will give it another try in the future, but for now it won't be in our top three.
Jacqueline S.
Had a great time at this restaurant! I have been wanting to try it out ever since they moved into the spot and I usually see they are very busy on the weekends. We were able to snag a seat on a weeknight and we're very impressed with the food. I was not super hungry and the waitress suggested that I could get "half orders" or something so I got a half salad and some sliders that were on the appetizer menu and it was perfect! The atmosphere is clean and hip, but not uncomfortable. The prices weren't too bad either for a nice restaurant. Can't wait to try some of the fancy drinks when we come back next time.
John B.
Ambiance is good, staff was very attentive, as was speed of service. Unfortunately, with many awesome options in Providence, the food was unremarkable. Three of us started by sharing some appetizers, including the Black Bean & Smoked Corn Empanadas, Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts, and the Point Judith Calamari. All were ok, but none were "wow, this is really good". We then moved to sharing the Margherita pizza. Once again, it was Ok, but that's about it. All were cooked well, but just lacked seasoning/ flavor. Yes, all three of us love cooking, so perhaps we are particular, but when we go out to dinner we look for food that a professional chef can do better than we can do at home.
Jesse D.
Great food. Great bartenders. All around great local spot. Try the stuffies and the cheeseburger.
christopher charbonnier
I got roasted corn soup and organic chicken tasted little weird but ok. Then 1 hour later threw up because of the food. Very disappointed in service and food I'll never go back. I know it was the food because I felt good before dinner and after I threw up the bad chicken I felt good. Don't eat
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Melody Barthelemy
Excellent service, great atmosphere, and overall good time. However, I had higher expectations for the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kevin Carlson
Great food! The soups and main courses are amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Seared New Bedford Sea Scallops, Roasted Sweet Corn Soup, Pan Seared Filet of Salmon, Avenue N Burger
Sara M.
I had been here before but it had been a while. One of the best meals I've had recently from food to service to ambience. The place is small so DEFINITELY make a reservation. Two of us had burgers-crispy exterior, doughy bun and crispy bacon were the highlights and the fries were perfect. The other two had the chicken and the gnocchi with short rib and both looked terrific. Though I didn't have a drink this time I've met people for drinks there before and the list has lots of options. Already looking forward to my next trip.
Alex C.
I saw the glowing reviews on Yelp for Avenue N on Hope Street and decided to check it out with some friends. We arrived at 7 on a Friday night and the dining room was pretty much full- though it wasn't too overwhelming since the tables are spaced apart well. It was a bit energetic and we were seated after several minutes because we had a reservation; I can see it being hard to get a table on a weekend if you don't have a reservation. We sat by the window and were greeted by our server, who was very upbeat and gave us in depth descriptions of their specials for the night. We settled on some of their humorously-named cocktails and ordered some appetizers. After ten minutes, our server arrived back with the fried oysters, wings, Brussel Sprouts and pork baos that we ordered. My favorite was the fried oysters, which were so light and fresh, but all of them were delicious. For my main course, I chose the pan seared scallops which came on a bed of risotto. The presentation for this dish was done very well and the scallops were perfectly cooked. The risotto got a bit repetitive towards the end but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Overall, my experience at Avenue N was great and I recommend it to anyone in the area looking for a fantastic and modern take on New England cuisine.
Phenomenal food! My first time here and will definitely returning. The food was extremely fresh and prepared perfectly. Staff was very friendly and service was just right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Rib
Kuwilileni Hauwanga
Was visiting Providence this weekend and had the best meal here! The servers were incredible professional and kind, the drinks were delicious, and I’m still dreaming about the scallops. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a hearty home cooked meal.
Mark Upham
Love eating here! Lesley is always warm and welcoming! Roasted corn soup is out of this world!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza, Pan Seared New Bedford Sea Scallops, Carrot Cake, Roasted Sweet Corn Soup, Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts
Karina Evora
Super cute and intimate (read: small) restaurant. The staff was very friendly and efficient, especially our server, Rachel. She provided honest recommendations and was so nice to chat with. I was celebrating my recently defended dissertation so she comped me a drink and she also didn't hesitate to switch out my friend's drink when my friend didn't like it. My group shared a few appetizers which we all enjoyed.I wasn't a fan of the empanadas but that's a personal preference. I really enjoyed my meal, which was a special of the day, however the steak was not cooked properly. We think the kitchen messed up the temps because my other friend got a medium steak and I got a well steak which were opposite orders. The other girls got a salmon dish and burgers which they all enjoyed. Then we shared one cheesecake and one tiramisu which we all loved. I personally think they could have added more espresso flavor to the tiramisu but the texture was perfect. Overall we had a great time over a great meal. Rachel made the experience so pleasant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Seared Filet of Salmon
Karina E.
Super cute and intimate (read: small) restaurant. The staff was very friendly and efficient, especially our server, Rachel. She provided honest recommendations and was so nice to chat with. I was celebrating my recently defended dissertation so she comped me a drink and she also didn't hesitate to switch out my friend's drink when my friend didn't like it. My group shared a few appetizers which we all enjoyed.I wasn't a fan of the empanadas but that's a personal preference. I really enjoyed my meal, which was a special of the day, however the steak was not cooked properly. We think the kitchen messed up the temps because my other friend got a medium steak and I got a well steak which were opposite orders. The other girls got a salmon dish and burgers which they all enjoyed. Then we shared one cheesecake and one tiramisu which we all loved. I personally think they could have added more espresso flavor to the tiramisu but the texture was perfect. Overall we had a great time over a great meal. Rachel made the experience so pleasant!
Officially one of my new favorite restaurants in providence! When you walk in, there's dim lighting which I particularly enjoyed especially because it made the providence sign stand out. Our waitress was kind and very attentive from the minute we were seated. Now the food was divine, everything was perfect. We ordered the calamari and each ordered the short rib with gnocchi. Every ingredient in that dish complimented each other so well, it was such a lovely culinary experience. My friend also ordered the "only fans" drink which she enjoyed. Will definitely return and can't wait to introduce more family and friends to this restaurant.
I have been to this restaurant a half a dozen times and really enjoyed it. In fact, I have introduced it to friends. Unfortunately, my last visit this week was disappointing. My companion and I ordered the short rib, a dish I loved on a previous visit. Each of us received a few pieces of fatty/grissly meat lost in a bowl of gnocchi. Some of the rib meat could not be cut, never mind chewed. The price per dish was north of thirty dollars which just compounded the disappointment. I expected the hefty price for the meal and drink when I come to this restaurant (the bill for two glasses of wine, one salmon meal, soup and salad with tip came to a hundred bucks) but the value needs to be there. We will give it another try in the future, but for now it won't be in our top three.
Had a great time at this restaurant! I have been wanting to try it out ever since they moved into the spot and I usually see they are very busy on the weekends. We were able to snag a seat on a weeknight and we're very impressed with the food. I was not super hungry and the waitress suggested that I could get "half orders" or something so I got a half salad and some sliders that were on the appetizer menu and it was perfect! The atmosphere is clean and hip, but not uncomfortable. The prices weren't too bad either for a nice restaurant. Can't wait to try some of the fancy drinks when we come back next time.
Ambiance is good, staff was very attentive, as was speed of service. Unfortunately, with many awesome options in Providence, the food was unremarkable. Three of us started by sharing some appetizers, including the Black Bean & Smoked Corn Empanadas, Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts, and the Point Judith Calamari. All were ok, but none were "wow, this is really good". We then moved to sharing the Margherita pizza. Once again, it was Ok, but that's about it. All were cooked well, but just lacked seasoning/ flavor. Yes, all three of us love cooking, so perhaps we are particular, but when we go out to dinner we look for food that a professional chef can do better than we can do at home.
Great food. Great bartenders. All around great local spot. Try the stuffies and the cheeseburger.
I got roasted corn soup and organic chicken tasted little weird but ok. Then 1 hour later threw up because of the food. Very disappointed in service and food I'll never go back. I know it was the food because I felt good before dinner and after I threw up the bad chicken I felt good. Don't eat
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Excellent service, great atmosphere, and overall good time. However, I had higher expectations for the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great food! The soups and main courses are amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Seared New Bedford Sea Scallops, Roasted Sweet Corn Soup, Pan Seared Filet of Salmon, Avenue N Burger
I had been here before but it had been a while. One of the best meals I've had recently from food to service to ambience. The place is small so DEFINITELY make a reservation. Two of us had burgers-crispy exterior, doughy bun and crispy bacon were the highlights and the fries were perfect. The other two had the chicken and the gnocchi with short rib and both looked terrific. Though I didn't have a drink this time I've met people for drinks there before and the list has lots of options. Already looking forward to my next trip.
I saw the glowing reviews on Yelp for Avenue N on Hope Street and decided to check it out with some friends. We arrived at 7 on a Friday night and the dining room was pretty much full- though it wasn't too overwhelming since the tables are spaced apart well. It was a bit energetic and we were seated after several minutes because we had a reservation; I can see it being hard to get a table on a weekend if you don't have a reservation. We sat by the window and were greeted by our server, who was very upbeat and gave us in depth descriptions of their specials for the night. We settled on some of their humorously-named cocktails and ordered some appetizers. After ten minutes, our server arrived back with the fried oysters, wings, Brussel Sprouts and pork baos that we ordered. My favorite was the fried oysters, which were so light and fresh, but all of them were delicious. For my main course, I chose the pan seared scallops which came on a bed of risotto. The presentation for this dish was done very well and the scallops were perfectly cooked. The risotto got a bit repetitive towards the end but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Overall, my experience at Avenue N was great and I recommend it to anyone in the area looking for a fantastic and modern take on New England cuisine.
Restaurantji Recommends
Phenomenal food! My first time here and will definitely returning. The food was extremely fresh and prepared perfectly. Staff was very friendly and service was just right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Rib
Was visiting Providence this weekend and had the best meal here! The servers were incredible professional and kind, the drinks were delicious, and I’m still dreaming about the scallops. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a hearty home cooked meal.
Love eating here! Lesley is always warm and welcoming! Roasted corn soup is out of this world!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza, Pan Seared New Bedford Sea Scallops, Carrot Cake, Roasted Sweet Corn Soup, Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts
Super cute and intimate (read: small) restaurant. The staff was very friendly and efficient, especially our server, Rachel. She provided honest recommendations and was so nice to chat with. I was celebrating my recently defended dissertation so she comped me a drink and she also didn't hesitate to switch out my friend's drink when my friend didn't like it. My group shared a few appetizers which we all enjoyed.I wasn't a fan of the empanadas but that's a personal preference. I really enjoyed my meal, which was a special of the day, however the steak was not cooked properly. We think the kitchen messed up the temps because my other friend got a medium steak and I got a well steak which were opposite orders. The other girls got a salmon dish and burgers which they all enjoyed. Then we shared one cheesecake and one tiramisu which we all loved. I personally think they could have added more espresso flavor to the tiramisu but the texture was perfect. Overall we had a great time over a great meal. Rachel made the experience so pleasant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Seared Filet of Salmon
Super cute and intimate (read: small) restaurant. The staff was very friendly and efficient, especially our server, Rachel. She provided honest recommendations and was so nice to chat with. I was celebrating my recently defended dissertation so she comped me a drink and she also didn't hesitate to switch out my friend's drink when my friend didn't like it. My group shared a few appetizers which we all enjoyed.I wasn't a fan of the empanadas but that's a personal preference. I really enjoyed my meal, which was a special of the day, however the steak was not cooked properly. We think the kitchen messed up the temps because my other friend got a medium steak and I got a well steak which were opposite orders. The other girls got a salmon dish and burgers which they all enjoyed. Then we shared one cheesecake and one tiramisu which we all loved. I personally think they could have added more espresso flavor to the tiramisu but the texture was perfect. Overall we had a great time over a great meal. Rachel made the experience so pleasant!