Providence

Al Forno's food is rooted in the regional cuisines of Italy and Southern France, re-crafted with the products of New England. — Gayot

Upscale American brasserie. — Zagat

Fish fare & raw bar in a soaring space. — Zagat

Smoked meats, vegan eats & craft beer. — Zagat

Inspired Italian wine bar & salumeria. — Zagat

Angelo's Civita Farnese, open since 1924, is a landmark Italian eatery with multigenerational appeal. — Gayot

CAV is all drama and mood, with white lights illuminating plants, exposed beams and tables hiding sexily within alcoves. — Gayot

It's a longish drive north from the Brown campus, but this warm little bistro is worth it. — Frommer's

The Grange is a cozy restaurant, perfect for a fall or winter night in the northeast. — Afar Magazine

Expect a wait for brunch at this trendy West End restaurant. — Fodor's

This spacious room of glass, marble, and burnished wood occupies part of the ground floor of a downtown office tower that overlooks the confluence of the Moshassuck and Woonasquatucket rivers. — Frommer's

Family-run classic Italian. — Travel + Leisure

Compact eatery for brunch plates. — Zagat

Warm, buzzy Italian hot spot. — Zagat

Tucked away near Federal Hill, this nontraditional restaurant serves a creative menu that changes daily. — Fodor's

Small plates in a homey atmosphere are what define Oberlin, a Providence gem that has garnered much critical acclaim for its seasonal menus — Travel + Leisure