3 italian spots in Downtown and the Jewelry District, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Downtown and the Jewelry District's food · All italian in Providence.
Al Forno ★ 4.9
577 South Water Street, Providence, RI 02903
Al Forno on South Water Street invented grilled pizza in 1980 under Johanne Killeen and the late George Germon. Wood-fire kitchen, baked pasta.
Tip: Tuesday to Saturday only, 17:00-20:30. No reservations for parties under five; walk in by 17:15 or book on Tock.
Bacaro ★ 4.4
262 South Water Street, Providence, RI 02903
Bacaro on South Water Street has a Venetian-style enoteca downstairs and a full Italian dining room upstairs. Cicchetti, salumeria plates, Italian wines.
Tip: Tuesday through Saturday, 17:00-22:00. The downstairs bar takes walk-ins; book the upstairs dining room.
Sarto ★ 4.4
86 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
Sarto returned to its downtown Dorrance Street room in 2024. Regional Italian with a 2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence list; weekend live jazz.
Tip: Wednesday and Thursday 16:00-22:00, Friday and Saturday to 23:00; jazz on weekend evenings.