Providence RI restaurant suggestions

We will be on Providence overnight next weekend and are looking for restaurant suggestions. It will be me, my husband and our 13 year old son who has a pretty good palate compared to most 13 year olds.Nothing stuffy or super expensive. Stopping at the Wild Colonial first so we'll be in jeans, sweaters, etc.Any thoughts?

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Midge
Midge October 18, 2012
I second La Laiterie!
 
deglazeordie
deglazeordie October 18, 2012
I second (or third) Al Forno and Farmstead. Also don't miss East Side Pockets for great falafel!
 
Bevi
Bevi October 14, 2012
http://www.crazyburger.com/

A cute place on the beach. Great for lunch and satisfies all tastes - carnivore, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free. A little out of town - but great for a day trip.
 
Pegeen
Pegeen October 14, 2012
For non-fancy recommendations, I'd look at www.roadfood.com. (Just type in Providence, RI.) Jane and Michael Stern are regularly on NPR.
 
LucyS
LucyS October 14, 2012
I went to college in Providence, and I was never super impressed by Al Forno, but I feel like I might have hit it on a bad night or two. My favorite restaurant is La Laiterie, also highly recommend their cafe (Farmstead) for lunch. I also like Hemenway's for seafood, and New Rivers downtown is really good too.
 
JanetFL
JanetFL October 13, 2012
We had great Italian food at Camille's. We were there for lunch and were dressed casually. You can check their website:
http://www.camillesonthehill.com/
 
Kristen M.
Kristen M. October 13, 2012
I was recently in Providence for a night and Al Forno didn't disappoint. We went late and there was no wait. Get a baked pasta and a grilled pizza to share and maybe one more thing. And dessert. Lastnightsdinner also recommended www.farmsteadinc.com and www.newriversrestaurant.com, which I'm hitting next time!
 
LucyS
LucyS October 14, 2012
I didn't see this before I answered, but Farmstead is amazing! Such good sandwiches and the restaurant for dinner is wonderful too. I also remember loving New Rivers!
 
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