Restaurants near Roger Williams Park Zoo

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1. AVVIO

4.8

Exceptional(4172)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cranston

Booked 77 times today

An inspired Italian restaurant, our focus at Avvio is on fresh, simple ingredients. Prepared with distinct, yet traditional cooking techniques, our menu features Italian classic dishes along with true Neapolitan pizzas, fresh Italian salads and wood-fire grilled entrees.

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2. Circe Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(2292)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Providence

Booked 41 times today

Carlo Carlozzi, the popular bartender from Ten Prime Steak and Sushi for the past decade opened Circe, his first restaurant. The menu consists of American-infused, Mediterranean dishes and drinks that are "exotic and special."

3. Cassarino's

4.7

Exceptional(2438)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Providence

Booked 57 times today

Cassarino's Ristorante on Historic Federal Hill has established itself as one of Rhode Island's premiere Italian eateries since 1988. We combine a Northern Italian flavor with new world cuisine. Our ingredients are delivered fresh daily from local purveyors under the watchful eyes of our culinary team. ***Please note that table requests on Friday and Saturday nights will be taken into account, but not guaranteed***

4. Massimo

4.7

Exceptional(4421)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Providence

Booked 72 times today

From Joseph + Esther DeQuattro of Pane Vino comes the much anticipated Massimo. Massimo brings the quintessential Italian trattoria to Providence’s Federal Hill Neighborhood. Offering a contemporary Italian menu inspired by the regional cuisines of Italy. Signature dishes include the Spaghettini alla Carbonara; Fig & Gorganzola Pizza; and House-Cured Duck Confit “Anatra”.Massimo is classically designed to create a warm and lively setting. Massimo’s spacious dining room and glass-enclosed private dining room—including a full bar & lounge—make it the perfect place for occasions of all scopes and sizes, whether it’s a quiet night out with friends and family, or a boisterous celebration with dozens of guests.Massimo has unique Italian wines from small boutique Italian winemakers (available nowhere else!) and a cellar selection from Italy, Spain and California. Our approach to wine is accessibility, quality and variety to encourage unfettered enjoyment.

5. Capriccio

4.6

Exceptional(3179)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Providence

Booked 23 times today

Luxurious Capriccio, carved out of the cellars of a Financial District landmark, is located along the Providence Riverwalk at the corner of Dyer & Pine Streets. It has long been the capital city’s renowned mecca for candlelight sophistication and black tie service “where locals and out-of-towners are deliciously pampered.” Creative continental cuisine with a northern Italian and Mediterranean accent has earned it over 35 awards for fine dining and wines. Signature dishes include imported Dover sole, Maine lobster, prime aged steaks, native seafood, housemade pastas, and flambeed desserts. Recipient of the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, its elegant lounge boasts one of America’s great Cognac collections. Open weekdays for lunch, daily for dinner. Complimentary valet parking.

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6. Pane e Vino Providence

4.8

Exceptional(4284)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Providence

Booked 25 times today

We create all of our cuisine with a high respect for the longstanding & highly admired traditions of Italian regional cooking. At our restaurant you will dine in a comforting, rustic Italian atmosphere. You will receive the utmost professional service along with the freshest & finest prepared cuisine our chefs have to offer. Pane e Vino is where friends, family, & businessmen alike come to enjoy a relaxing Mediterranean environment, filled with the aura and sensation of the finest Neapolitan style Italian cuisine & wine. Est. in July of 2002, under the direction of owner Joseph DeQuattro, Pane e Vine, which means "bread & wine" in Italian, celebrates the simple & basic things in life, without forgetting about the superior ways to enjoy them.RI Monthly Magazine, readers choice winner:2012 Best Providence Italian Restaurant2011 Best Restaurant in Rhode Island2011 Best Providence Italian Restaurant2010 Best Providence Restaurant

7. Waterman Grille

4.8

Exceptional(4924)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Providence

Booked 78 times today

Offering a setting that is unlike any other in Providence, Waterman Grille is situated along the Seekonk River in a former bridge gatehouse that dates back to 1871. Serving dinner nightly, and brunch on weekends. Offering weddings and celebrations in an intimate, waterfront location.

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8. Camille's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3605)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Providence

Booked 30 times today

Camille's, a Providence fine dining icon, has been serving the soul of Italy in the heart of Federal Hill since 1914. Our award-winning cuisine is complemented by an extensive wine list, which carries the Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. We hope you will allow us to host the milestones in your lifetime and to make all of your special occasions memorable.A note for first time diners: OUR DRESS CODE IS CASUAL ELEGANT.No one wearing caps, flip flops, t-shirts or hoodies will be allowed into our dining room. Gentlemen are expected to wear a collared shirt.

9. Cafe Nuovo

4.8

Exceptional(3292)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Providence

Booked 13 times today

Casually elegant Cafe Nuovo, at the Gondola Landing on Providence's famed Riverwalk, has been hailed by the New York Times and singled out by the Providence Journal as "RI's contribution to world class dining." The scenic waterside setting is matched only by the "fresh, seasonal flavor of Cafe Nuovo's contemporary American cuisine and heavenly dessert creations." Through glass curtain walls or while dining al fresco on the piazza, patrons enjoy attentive service and commanding city views while the river and gondolas roll by. Free valet parking evenings. **Sunday Open for Waterfire, Graduations, some Holidays or private functions

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10. Ten Prime Steak & Sushi - Providence

4.8

Exceptional(1881)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Providence

Booked 19 times today

10 Prime Steak & Sushi is where East meets West in Providence, Rhode Island!Guests can enjoy the ultimate dining experience among the backdrop of a cobalt blue, romantic, sexy setting visually landscaped with art that stimulates the senses. 10’s atmosphere becomes fun and lively with bubbles showering over our busy bar where the happy hour crowd sips on our signature cocktails and a Latin sound plays throughout the restaurant.Voted Rhode Island’s best steakhouse, at 10 Prime, our signature prime sirloin steaks are hand cut from the finest corn-fed Midwestern beef. We age them 5 – 6 weeks, giving us the most flavorful, juicy, delicious steaks.Developed as a restaurant for the 21st Century, our steaks are complimented by Rhode Island’s best sushi. 10 offers a full sushi menu featuring nigiri and sashimi, and 15 designer rolls, including the Signature Roll 10: Maine lobster, smoked salmon, asparagus, avocado, and caviar.

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Greater Boston •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Kristen at the bar was excellent. The place filled up quickly on a Friday night. The veal osobuco was delicious. Crazy big bone. Cooked to perfection (how long? We don’t know) bread ✅ potato croquette (add chicken or steak?) soup yum….ate too much and still have lunch. Valet ✅✅. Awesome night.👍
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Marc
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had an amazing experience. The food was great and the view was awesome.
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Waterman GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Providence
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4.8
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Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent! Our favorite place to have lunch. Service is top notch.
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The Capital Grille - ProvidencePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Providence
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4.8
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RosalieVIP
Greater Boston •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food is always good. Very consistent. Outstanding service as always.
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AVVIOPrice: Moderate• Italian• Cranston
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4.8
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John
Greater Boston •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lunch at Massimo was outstanding. My wife had the lunch special and her ravioli was fantastic. I always come back for the Faroe Island salmon. It is the best fish offering I have ever tasted. Our server, Angelina, was knowledgeable and attentive. Perfect meal, just perfect.
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MassimoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Providence
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