There’s nothing better than having a go-to guide for your serene lunch strolls and festive nights out. Whether you’re embarking on a nerve-racking first date or a spontaneous night with the girls, this ‘chef’s kiss’ guide will help you pick the right place for the perfect occasion!
Oberlin
Where you launch your foodie expertise
Atmosphere: Dynamic environment perpetuated with a lively crowd
Decor: Open cuisine and open windows eliciting a cool yet prestigious ‘in-n-out’ vibe
Cuisine: American with a twist of Italian, specializing in ‘petite’ dishes of fish and pasta
Best dish(es): On their seasonal fall menu, the Fish Crudo will refresh your taste buds, and the Paccheri alla Nerano will bring all of your food fantasies to life
Overall rating: 10/10 :)
Persimmon
Where you indulge in tiny but mighty portions
Atmosphere: Intertwining elements of chicness and a family-style sentiment
Decor: Minimalist and soothing
Cuisine: Modern American with touches of international culinary traditions
Best dish(es): The renowned Black Spaghetti will irrevocably alter your perception of what ‘perfect pasta’ is, and the Salmon Tartare Bites offer a glimpse of what heaven tastes like
Overall rating: 9.5/10
Bellini
Where you feel like your parents are with you
Atmosphere: Posh and ready for a celebration
Decor: Neoclassical prestige that teleports you out of Providence
Cuisine: Modern take on authentic Italian
Best dish(es): The Pappardelle alla Bellini will highlight the cuisine’s contemporary flare and will elicit craving cues for a week
Overall rating: 8.5/10
Chomp
Where you dine on the city’s finest burgers and beers
Atmosphere: Local and cozy, which makes you feel at home while still being the ideal place for a fun meetup
Decor: Warm n’ wooden with fairy lights lining the entryway
Cuisine: American burger shop
Best dish(es): Their one and only House Burger will make you drool just from the smell of their signature Chomp Sauce
Overall rating: 8/10
Pasta Beach
Where you enjoy both laid-back occasions and big gatherings
Atmosphere: Young, entertaining and colloquial, which makes it ideal for a plethora of occasions
Decor: Beachy yet modern
Cuisine: Authentic Italian
Best dish(es): Their Prosciutto di Parma pizza will for sure make it to your top 5 pizza list, while the Spaghetti alle Vongole submerges your taste buds in a rich and spicy flavor
Overall rating: 7/10
Stay hungry, my friends!