Must-see restaurants in Rhode Island

  • 84 Tavern

    Rhode Island

    With big plates of well-prepared Italian-influenced American classics (seafood Parmesan, for example, or baked Ritz cracker–stuffed shrimp), this local…

  • Flo's Clam Shack

    Newport

    This un-fancy local institution has been the go-to for chip shop–style fish and chips, chowder, and Rhode Island's famed fried clams and quahog stuffies…

  • Boru

    Newport

    Queue at this newcomer on the Newport restaurant scene for Japanese ramen noodles with a twist, such as Thai seafood ramen with sweet potato in a green…

  • Scialo Bros Bakery

    Providence

    Since 1916, the brick ovens at this Federal Hill relic have turned out top-notch butterballs, torrone (a nougat and almond combo), amaretti, and dozens of…

  • Friends Market

    Providence

    This old-world-style grocery is tucked in among the trendy coffeehouses, salons and galleries of the Fox Point neighborhood and is a great place to pick…

  • Louis Family Restaurant

    Providence

    Wake up early to watch bleary-eyed students and carpenters eat strawberry-banana pancakes and drink drip coffee at their favorite greasy spoon long before…

  • Mission

    Newport

    Don't hold it against the proprietors that this 'gourmet' burger bar is a hit with local hipsters: house-ground burgers, hot dogs and home-cut fries don't…

  • Pastiche

    Providence

    Warmed by a fire in winter, this tiny cafe has a robin's-egg-blue facade, beyond which you'll find the cakes, tarts, pies and decadent desserts for which…

  • Trio

    Rhode Island

    This upscale tavern with amazing views over Narragansett Bay serves New England favorites (plenty of seafood), burgers, pizzas and pasta.

  • Village Hearth Artisan Bakery

    Rhode Island

    This low-slung yellow shack is situated a block north of the Jamestown village center. It houses a community bakery and, on Saturdays and Sundays only, a…

  • Aldo's Bakery & Homemade Ice Cream

    Rhode Island

    Family-friendly Aldo's has been serving homemade ice cream and pastries, including delicious Portuguese sweetbread, to Block Island tourists for over 40…

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