Broadway Bistro

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Broadway Bistro

Bistro · Federal Hill

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205 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903

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Inviting hangout whipping up seasonal, locally sourced American comfort food & original cocktails.  

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205 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903 Get directions

+1 401 331 2450
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"Cozy and dimly lit, Broadway Bistro feels like the perfect neighborhood spot — but with food that’s worth traveling for. Now in its fifteenth year, it’s the kind of place you can rely on for a laid-back yet special-feeling date night. While much of the menu changes often, some staples, including the must-try app ribs and grits with orange soy marinade, are always available. Rotating entree options range from crispy lamb belly with sweet corn risotto to swordfish with summer succotash and roasted duck leg with braised kale and creamy polenta." - Jenna Pelletier

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Ben Roth

Google
Fantastic restaurant on Broadway that still somehow manages to fly under the radar. Broadway Bistro offers the flavors and presentation of fine dining, while also having a more relaxed atmosphere, larger portions, and reasonable prices. The service was also excellent, the bartender was very attentive to his customers and was clearly very skilled at his job. I had the pea green salad and the ribs and grits when I went and both were amazing. The pea green salad is probably the best winter salad I’ve ever had, with the pickled apple giving a bit of a bite and contrasting with the goat cheese and toasted almonds. The ribs and grits was delicious and such a good value. It feels like everyone near me ordered it as well, and for good reason. Very glad I finally stopped in, looking forward to coming back and trying more of their menu!

Nicole B Garcia

Google
Editing my review from 7 years ago: I have loved this place. They have a smaller and changing menu but they can manage to make anything good. Sometimes I think I don’t like a dish and they change my mind. I had never had good grits until I came here. Great bread. Best vegetable Ramen I've ever had. Fast service. Good music. I will be sad to see them go. They were such a fantastic spot.

Olivia Silverman-Franklin

Google
Had a lovely Tuesday evening dinner here for the first time since moving to the area, and I simply can’t wait to return. I adore a small curated menu, I just couldn’t decide I wanted to try everything. The food was perfectly portioned and seasoned, I’m shocked I still had room for dessert! Service was attentive, the atmosphere was so cozy for such a chilly evening.

Peter Reisfeld

Google
We drive from Long Island to Plymouth every week. When we are in Providence in the evening we almost always stop at Broadway Bistro for a meal. It's a wonderful neighborhood restaurant with top notch food, creative cocktails and a great wine selection. In over a dozen visits, from the bread to the last truffle we have never had a disappointing dish. So sorry it is closing, but we really enjoyed the run.

Alanna Leslie-Meadows

Google
The chef truly cares about every single dish that goes out of his kitchen. The food is immaculate and mostly local. Great ambience in the restaurant and has outdoor seating. The staff are so friendly and hospitable. Excellent little spot for date night or a night out with friends out for apps and drinks. Highly, highly recommend it.

Sajid Zaman

Google
Great eats. I was pleasantly surprised. The other restaurants were fully booked and they had the ability to accommodate. Incredible food. The best grits ever. The duck is a must.

ruopin

Google
What attentive service and the food was absolutely amazing. Seasoning was on point and the flavor combinations were spot on! I was thoroughly impressed with my entire dining experience!

Johanna Croteau

Google
Ribs and grits was so good, hake was excellent as well. Love the atmosphere here, so cozy.

Jamie L.

Yelp
I am forever sad this place is closed. The short ribs and grits is by far one of the top dishes I have ever tried in Providence. I really hope they bring back the dishes at one of their sister restaurants.

Mike P.

Yelp
A real gem of a place that I'll sincerely miss. Every ingredient is so fresh it just tastes in every bite. The drinks are delicious and a throw back to when making cocktails was an art form. I had their strawberry cocktail and it was perfect. The chicken thigh, carrots, and potatoes were a joy in every bite. Service was 5 stars all the way. Wishing everyone there the very best! May whoever takes over that space live up to Broadway Bistro! It was a great ride. Although people should avoid Patio on Broadway down the road.

Erickson D.

Yelp
-Bread starter: Fantastic olive oil seasoned with black pepper, onion, and garlic. Sensual, fragrant. -Ribs & Grits: Bright flavors, hints of orange, fused with soy sauce. Charred, flaky, tender, juicy ribs. Only $11! Great price, perfect meal for two. -Spaghetti: Layered texture: crispy breadcrumbs, fresh greens, buttery & lemony spaghetti, has some heat. The broccoli soaked up the heat and flavor nicely. Also perfect for two people. (Photo shows half of regular portion) Praline Cake with Peach Almond Ice Cream: Bright, spring taste. Warm, kind cake. Woody walnuts. It tasted as dynamic as the color of a peach: blush pink, sunkissed yellow, and a touch of ochre. Spectacular flavors, great service, prices are well worth it, and ambience was romantic but casual enough. Will be coming back!

Rachel O.

Yelp
My love letter to Broadway Bistro continues. "Garden of Eden" is back on the cocktail menu. THANK YOU! If you haven't tried it yet, you MUST. I'm kicking myself for forgetting to take a photo of the menu/ingredients - but just believe me - it's worth it. It's definitely top 10 favorite cocktails of all time. We also tried the new lamb belly dish on sweet corn risotto. Holy smokes. It all melted in my mouth. I was basically speechless & I can't wait to order it again. Broadway Bistro does rich, decadent protein so well. All of their meat-centric dishes are phenomenal, elevated comfort meals.

Bianca S.

Yelp
Fantastic restaurant on Broad that still somehow manages to fly under the radar. Broadway Bistro offers the flavors and presentation of fine dining, while also having a more relaxed atmosphere, larger portions, and reasonable prices. The service was also excellent, the bartender was very attentive to his customers and was clearly very skilled at his job. I had the pea green salad and the ribs and grits when I went and both were amazing. The pea green salad is probably the best winter salad I've ever had, with the pickled apple giving a bit of a bite and contrasting with the goat cheese and toasted almonds. The ribs and grits was delicious and such a good value. It feels like everyone near me ordered it as well, and for good reason. Very glad I finally stopped in, looking forward to coming back and trying more of their menu!

Daniel J.

Yelp
The best. The best. The best. MAKE A RESERVATION or show up and don't act surprised when they don't have any room. This place is an A+ across the board. I came here with my wife and we put in some serious work. We love good food and we DO NOT mess around. We were sat quickly right near the open kitchen (which is always cool and sign that the kitchen staff is professional enough not to have a melt down and crash stuff around or curse every word in the book haha). Our server was patient and friendly and helped us make some decisions with her personal recommendations. We jumped headfirst into the Mussels appetizer and it was delicious. So delicious I MAY have tipped the bowl up to my lips and finished the savory broth like a soup sippin' specialist. Next, We split the Pea Green Salad and were pleasantly surprised with the light crisp flavors that were combined together. Roasted Delicata Squash, Maitake Mushrooms, Fried Goat Cheese, Sunflower Dukkah, tossed in a Cider Vinaigrette. DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....The Main event arrived! Well, main EVENTS hahaa we couldn't narrow down our choices because everything sounded so good so we ordered 3 entrees to split. The Gulf of Maine Hake, Duck Leg, and Pan Fried Chicken Thigh. I'm not going to spoil anything for you with extra details but I will tell you it's some of the absolute best versions of hake, chicken, and duck I have ever experienced. 5 out of 5 would recommend AND order again without question. They know what they're doing in the kitchen and the plating solidified that they care about the guests and love to show off their skills!! Another added bonus was when the server brought over our check it came in a little notebook that guests write little notes, draw little pictures, and even create poetry (that was me, so keep an eye out for it). It was so neat. I love stuff like that to make date night a little more fun :)

Krystine R.

Yelp
All I can say is friggin YUM. It had been years since I'd come to this place and was recently gifted a certificate and I was so stoked to have an excuse to come and indulge. I love the fact that the place is quaint and cozy. The menu is one page, diverse, and difficult to choose from. We ended up getting a salad, the mussels, and three entrees; the duck, fried chicken, and hake. Everything was just absolutely incredible. I didn't try any of the special cocktails but I did get a titos soda that was a perfect ratio. Overall fantastic. My husband left a fun poem in the guest book and that was a fun little touch.

Sarah C.

Yelp
Food and service was so great! We are so sad to see you go bistro!! Overall was a perfect and we are sad they are closing

Dan C.

Yelp
Fantastic restaurant. Very creative with food. Lots to try and the flavor is incredible for anything that you order. Come with an open mind as this is not a meat and potatoes place. There is a lot of creativity and sometimes it comes from foods that you may never have tried! Have been back and will be back again soon!! Note. We had a party of 6 and each purposely hit a different appetizer, meal and desert that was different from others so that we could sample. All were spectacular!!

Matt K.

Yelp
Another trip to Rhode Island, another chance to go back to Broadway bistro and explore more of the menu. Ambience same as last trip, dimly lit, bistro vibe. Service was good sitting at the bar super easy. Had the shrimp, it's a must get. House salad was okay, pea green was better. The chicken thigh dish is fantastic. I debated not getting it cause I can make chicken thighs, nope not like this. Try the shrimp and chicken for sure.

Dean B.

Yelp
Our hair stylist, Kristen suggested we dine at Broadway Bistro when we saw her for haircuts Tuesday afternoon. It was our first wedding anniversary and Tuesdays can be a difficult time to find restaurants open on that day of the week. Lucky for us BB is open Tuesdays. We made reservations through Google assistant which was very easy, although we really didn't need a reservation as it was very quiet early in the evening before 6pm. Perfect time to go in my opinion as we had the dining room pretty much to ourselves. Great atmosphere and cool music! Our server was superb, fun and very informative. We started with an excellent Broadway Sour with bourbon, bully boy amaro, basil syrup, lemon and egg whites served in a tall martini glass. My husband had a tall spiked lemonade cocktail which was equally wonderful. We split a peanut salad with mixed greens, cabbage and slivered snap peas, dressed in a delicious asian inspired peanut dressing and chopped toasted peanuts. the kitchen was considerate enough to serve the salad on two plates for us. Hubby ordered the Mafaldine Pasta special with corn, pecorino romano and toasted breadcrumbs, and I had the seasonal chicken thigh dinner which was a generous portion of cornmeal crusted chicken thighs,topped with a flavorful mustardy sauce, braised red cabbage and seasoned fingerling potatoes. The food was served piping hot from the kitchen and every bite was better then the last. We were too full for dessert this time out, but we have every intention of making this a regular visit on Tuesdays. I should also mention that the food and drink prices are very reasonable given the outstanding quality and portions we received. Our first visit will surely not be our last! Looking very much forward to tasting all the specials they offer in their ever evolving farm to table menu!

R.J. P.

Yelp
One of my absolute favorites! Consistently some of the best food I've eaten. Tonight's hake was out of this world. The service is always wonderful and the atmosphere is just casual and warm enough to welcome you in whether you planned for a night out or not. Do not skip this spot next time you're in Providence.

Rae M.

Yelp
Update from previous review. I was going here regularly. Unfortunately, one bad experience and it left a bad taste in my mouth. Not literally, because the food is delicious, but because they really messed up with my allergies. The server assured me that they could make the gnocchi dish without the corn (I have a severe allergy). It arrived and I started eating, only to find several corn kernels in it. I immediately stopped eating it, of course. But, the staff didn't seem to care and seemed annoyed that I returned the food and didn't want anything else. I had to leave immediately because I was starting to have symptoms and didn't want to use my epipen in the restaurant. It's too bad because they had been great about my allergies in the past. This was a couple years ago, but I've been too afraid to try again.

Rachel M.

Yelp
This is such a cute, cozy little date spot. The restaurant is small so seating is limited, but we didn't feel at all crammed into our table, and if you need a little more space, they have a few tables outside. The menu is short, but well-crafted. I believe it changes seasonally and uses locally-sourced ingredients. I ordered the spring pasta and my husband had the fluke. When our dishes came out, they were stunning. So beautifully plated. They make their pasta in house, and you could tell. My spaghetti was delicious. They offer an assortment of local craft beers that I always like to see, local restaurants supporting local brews. The food was a little pricey, but completely reasonable for the quality and portion. This felt like upscale dining. We will definitely be going back.

Lana s.

Yelp
Broadway bistro is one of my favorite restaurants in Providence. This neighborhood gem is extremely underrated as I have never ordered a bad meal from here. We usually order a pasta dish and a fish and have never been disappointed. Everything is well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Even their salads are amazing. The outdoor seating in spring summer is always so pleasant especially if you want to dine with a pup. Im not sure why this place doesn't come up in my online searches but this is my effort to try to make it pop up in yours so you don't miss out.

Kayleigh T.

Yelp
Food is absolutely delicious! Friendly service as well. Perfect place for a quick drink or date night.

Meaghan B.

Yelp
mmmmmm foods delicious , Staff is polite ! The prices are reasonable. Will certainly go back.

Marc T.

Yelp
One of our local faves. Always something good on the menu for sharing or not. Great drinks. Friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere. We'll always come back for more.

Joseph H.

Yelp
I did not like this restaurant, I loved it . It has only 33 people seating, so call for reservations I had beef short ribs cooked to perfection on top of cheezie polenta with a die for sauce (BBQ). My wife loved her pan grilled scallops. The menu continuously changes and the Specials are great kudos to the chef. This is the best restaurant I've eaten at in Providence.

Calamari C.

Yelp
Classic no-frills bistro fare Ina beautiful dining room. Friendly service. Very romantic dinner with my wife and her kids

Arthur S.

Yelp
We were a party of 4 on a Friday at 5:30. We had reservations, but really didn't need them that early in the evening. Most people were sitting outside. We choose to sit inside and enjoys a few different cocktails with our dinner. All of the drinks are well thought out and very booze forward. Perfect for a Friday night after work. We ordered the pork bolognese for the table as an app. Very good choice as there was plenty of sauce over the gnocchi. They brought out fresh Italian bread with infused olive oil....delicious! I ordered the bucatini, which came over noodles with broccoli rabe mixed all together. Very flavorful and tender duck confit was shredded within the noodle bowl. The portion size was large enough and I opted to take some home. The chicken schnitzel was excellent. I highly recommend it! I was super tender and well balanced with braised greens chickpea-potato puree. I also had a chance to try a bite of the braised lamb shoulder...another A+ entree. The lamb was tender and juicy. This is one of the best restaurants that I've been to in while. Highly recommended!

Henry B.

Yelp
Excellent place all around, the food, the service the ambience. You can't go wrong here everything is freshly prepared.

Angel B.

Yelp
Opens at 5. We walked in at 5:05 but some locals beat us! They know a good thing. Food was stupendous. Service fantastic. Mafaldine and trout. House made pasta. Bread from a local bakery. Beer from a local brewery. Loved this experience.

Claire H.

Yelp
Came here about a month ago. What immediately struck me was the beautiful outdoor seating, welcoming waitstaff, and refined yet comforting menu. The stellar dishes here were the ribs over grits and the scallops. Damn. As someone who feels no excitement over grits, ever, I have to say these buttery and luscious grits were a game changer. If you can *eat* and you're here with a few people, I'd get two orders. The scallops were expertly seared, and the bed of corn it was served with was perfect. The cocktails were also really fun. Yes, they're in bottles for now, BUT they're really generous portions and they're strong ;)

Trina S.

Yelp
GET THE BOLOGNESE. There are always fresh and interesting options on the menu but this is hands down the best you can find on Federal Hill.

Ashley B.

Yelp
Love the energy in this place! Fancy but casual.. food is really good & you can't beat the prices. I would definitely recommend the muscles!!! They are to die for! Servers are very friendly. Only thing I don't like is they're only open for dinner time hours, extend your hours please! Lol

K.A. C.

Yelp
Food is great, service is great. Nice atmosphere. Their food is hearty and a little unexpected.

David I.

Yelp
As you can see from my previous review, this was a much-loved restaurant of ours. Unfortunately, the food we love gets more and more salty every time we go. Sadly, that may stop us from going again.

Cari H.

Yelp
Excellent food, service, and cocktails. Wish I lived closer so I could try more of their food. I sat outside so can't speak to the service or ambience inside. This place was recommended to me by a co-worker who knew I was visiting Providence. So glad I came and it was an eight minute walk from my hotel! There were some cute shops and a movie house nearby. Lovely neighborhood.

Ryan M.

Yelp
One of the most underrated and overlooked restaurants in Providence. So cozy, the food is always absolutely delicious, and the cocktails are just as spectacular. It's slowly becoming our favorite spot, highly highly highly recommend

Terry R.

Yelp
Thank goodness the Bistro weathered the Covid disaster! The menu is so varied and excellent! I ordered swordfish - perfectly cooked! The seared tuna looked equally delicious. Farm salad and tomato salad was yummy- dressing was perfect. Bite of in house made cheesecake so good! Great meal!!

Jacob C.

Yelp
My wife and I visited in October while staying in Providence for our anniversary. The night we visited was dreary, wet, and a little chilly, but the experience at Broadway Bistro was second to none. Food was excellent, the atmosphere was more casual than we expected (which considering the weather and our need for rain gear was great), and the service was gentle and non-intrusive yet still attentive. It was one of the better meals we had on this trip.

Michael R.

Yelp
Enjoyable meal near Federal Hill. I had the sirloin steak over a mushroom risotto. The risotto was phenomenal and the steak was cooked perfectly. I wish the portion was a little bigger. My girlfriend had the seared trout over root vegetables. This was very flavorful. I was surprised there was not bread at the tables as I saw it in other pictures. The truffles at the end was a nice way to cap off an enjoyable birthday meal. We also ordered the arancini appetizer which was extremely small.

Emily M.

Yelp
Been here three times and had great experiences every time. The food is always consistent and delicious. The drinks are amazing. The menu rotates which gives nice variety to repeat customers. The staff are trained to the nines on the menu and are always friendly and willing to offer great suggestions. Chef, bartender, and server consistency and excellence make this place somewhere I happily bring out-of-towners. Also, prices are very fair for the quality of the meal. And the best part is you can almost always get a seat, which blows my mind as everywhere else is nearly impossible to walk into on a Saturday night. They also have outdoor tables. The only part about this place, which I don't think matches up to the quality of everything else, is the decor. It's very simple and a touch worn down. I definitely love this place in part because it doesn't have fancy vibes, but maybe just an update on the tables and chairs would elevate the ambiance on par with everything else.

Radu N.

Yelp
A very nice and casual tapas style restaurant. All the food we tried was good. I enjoyed the pasta the most.

Hope A.

Yelp
Excellent food and music. We consistently enjoy our meals and the chill vibe. The complimentary chocolate truffles at the end of the meal are a nice bonus.

Kate K.

Yelp
Amazing seafood place! Crispy outside, but soft inside, perfectly cooked halibut and bluefish dishes!! Duck confit is also strength at this place. Delicious cocktails. Great service!

Vijay S.

Yelp
Finally got to come here after hearing good reviews about this place. They're usually full most of the time but also it's a small place with not that much seating. Got here early one evening and was empty then. They take reservations if you are 6 or more but otherwise it's first come first serve. Things I like about this place is it's small, has a low-key, laid back vibe to it with a bar and dining area along with great food with seasonal local ingredients. Their menu changes every 3 to 4 weeks. They have only 3 cocktails on their menu although they have a full bar. Its mostly wine otherwise. The first time I came here, I got the seared shrimp and the fried oysters. The seared shrimp along with the grits were delicious. I've tried their ribs and grits as well and it's equally delicious. The fried oysters and pork belly were a mismatch of sorts along with the black beans. I've also tried their crispy lamb which is great with the red quinoa. Overall I've had good experiences here and would def recommend giving this place a try. Appetizers are usually around 8-9$ and entrees around 18-20$. Street parking available.

Lynn S.

Yelp
We really enjoyed this restaurant and the service was amazing. For such a nice restaurant, the pricing was pretty decent. We ordered their appetizer special of the bluefish pate with crostini and then ordered entrees of the grilled atlantic salmon and my husband had the Maine hake. Both were amazing and so fresh. We also enjoyed the sides it came with, my husband with the rissotto and mine with some mixed vegetables. I was quite stuffed by the time my food came out so was happy to have the leftovers of my salmon tomorrow for lunch. We sat outside on the patio and it was lovely.

Alexis B.

Yelp
My friend and I were visiting Providence and Newport for a weekend, and our airbnb was in Federal Hill. Lucky us, Broadway Bistro was a 400 foot walk from our airbnb. So we decided to make this neighborhood bistro our last dinner while we were in Providence. And so glad we did! Great outdoor tables, great service, and delicious food. My friend had the special of the night - a vegetarian ramen dish. and I had the scallops (served with a tomato-thyme jam and parmesan micro greens). The dish was small but packed a huge punch of flavor - and the scallops were perfectly cooked! Definitely a memorable meal! And we loved eating in our neighborhood and walking to dinner. A very East Coast feel!

Patricia M.

Yelp
Wow. My dinner here was amazing. Why did I wait so long to eat here? My friend and I went last Friday night. We luckily got a table on the bar side without having to wait. Our waitress was lovely. She was super cute and very efficient. It was very dark. I had to use my phone to read the menu. Like very dark but no-one seemed to mind the temporary light. We started off with ribs and grits. It was divine. The ribs were so tasty and the grits were almost decadent. Buttery and delicious. I could eat this dish weekly if not more. For dinner, I got the pork schnitzel. It was a large portion but I ate all of the pork. It was perfectly cooked and wonderfully crispy. The sauce was amazing. The sides of potato salad and red cabbage were very good also. I love red cabbage. My friend got chicken thighs. Her dish was gorgeous upon arrival and she kept making comments about how good it was with each bite. We got delightful truffles with the check that were perfection. I haven't been eating sugar and treats for a few months so having one good one was heaven. My friend wanted to know how to get a box of them. I really thought the prices for our dinner were fantastic for the portion size and talent. I will definitely eat here again and hopefully soon. Thank you for the excellent meal!

Olivia S.

Yelp
Let's talk about the food... Ribs & grits - creamy grits & luscious ribs. Soft meat that melts in your mouth yet a nice crunch on the outside. And that light gravy hits the spot. A touch of soy sauce with a tint of sweetness, oh my! The arugula salad was so good. Leafy arugula tossed in a light vinaigrette & then mixed w/ slices of toasted nuts & fresh mozzarella. Plus to be surrounded by fresh slices of peaches, yum! I'm not gonna lie, not everything was on point. I was a bit disappointed in the lemon herb crusted chicken. The quinoa was amazing - light in flavor yet refreshing because of the nice mix of zucchini & corn but the chicken was a tad too dry for my taste. The vermicelli dish did make up for the chicken - it was outstanding. Soft noodle strands blending well w/ the sauce. Light Asian flavor yet you get a nice American touch w/ the fried oysters. And to top it all off w/ dessert? The ricotta cheesecake was surprisingly amazinggg! Soft subtle cheesecake filling w/ a nice contrast of pistachio graham cracker crust. And w/ a touch of lemon jelly & watermelon sorbet?!? Holla at that!!! Staff is also really nice. I loved the recs made by our waitress :)

Eve S.

Yelp
Best meal I have had in years. The flavors are out of this world and paired perfectly. The menu changes but never disappoints. 10/10 would recommend

George H.

Yelp
Stopped at the Broadway Bistro after a visit with a person at the Rhode Island hospital based on Yelp reviews. Great choice!! The spot is eclectic, you walk through a bar area to get to seating, a little dim, various pieces d'art on the walls. Great playlist (they had me at IP and the Stooges, was hopefully a nod to the kitchen). I decided to not lock into a main and try a few different things tapas style with a glass or 2 of wine. Pea green salad - Excellent. The pea greens are slightly spicy and were served with a citrus vinaigrette. Poke - Raw preparation that was super buttery and flavorful, served atop fragrant rice. Excellent. Perogi - Was a bit too heavily sauced for me personally but it was good. Smoked baby octopus - This was our least favorite dish. The smoke seemed to overtake all other flavors. Apple cake with ice cream - Stupendous!! Very very good. Our server was wonderful! Definitely would go back

Jenny C.

Yelp
It was my first time at Broadway Bistro, and I really dig it! Our server (LeAnne?) was friendly and took care of all of our needs before asking. For instance, I was 100% parched, so she brought over a carafe of water, and kept refilling it before I started to panic. And she just had great enthusiasm for our meal, which--as a food lover--I really appreciate. Other notable things: We walked in on Friday night and were immediately seated, even without reservations. The Malbec made quite an impression on said parched people. We were able to see inside the kitchen. Not that we were spying on them, but I was tempted to give the chefs a high five after the meal. The food is fantastic. When I moved to RI, I was on a quest to find the best bolognese, and even though that was a year ago, I think this one tops the charts. So, the high fives were deserved. I'd definitely go back!

Sean H.

Yelp
This place is always full, but never seems packed. I say this in these sense that it is a very popular restaurant, but every time I have gone the wait has never been more than 30 minutes. This is amazing since the place itself isn't too big. The layout is essentially a small bar around 8 seats and then about 20 tables give or take. So it's perfect for an intimate date or casual dinner. The service is always top notch and helpful, providing the specials for the night and answering any and all questions about the menu. They don't intrude at all unless to take your order or to just check in once to see if the dinner is going well. Other than that it's just you and your guests. The food is also such a highlight of this place. Some meals I have had are the beef Bolognese and the stuffed mushroom. Both were delicious and both were great portions. The food also came out fairly quickly right after we ordered, which was a surprise to us. Broadway Bistro also had really great music playing with a mix of popular songs, to alternative rock, to some hip hop songs mixed in. I really loved their selections. I would certainly check out Broadway Bistro if you're in the area. It is the perfect place to go if you can't decide where to go that night. Because when you come you will always be presented with delicious drinks and a hearty and satisfying meal.

Nicholas F.

Yelp
A great ambiance with low level lighting and an intimate setting. The craft cocktail menu has a small variety to please most sophisticated drinkers. For appetizers I highly recommend the Fried Oysters. They were juicy, tender and fried lightly. The crispy pork belly adds a chewy and meaty element. The smooth black bean miso is a perfect base for the savory kimchi cauliflower. We wanted to order more! I highly recommend trying one of the specials of the evening. I tried the Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Braised Beef Cheek. The gnocchi was perfectly blended with a rich thick mystery sauce.. the fresh ricotta cheese scoop was a nice compliment. I made everyone at the table try some. Their forks were reaching in my plate for a second helping I tried a bite of the Culotte Steak. It was tender and juicy! The braised greens were a fresh pairing for the beef. The beans were homemade with a unique BBQ flavor. I enjoy how they serve a round of complimentary chocolate truffles for dessert. Delicious! The service was a 10 out of 10 and our waitress Was pleasant and accommodating. I will definitely be back for another 5 star experience!

Toni T.

Yelp
Five stars for the food, maybe 5.5. But - the backroom had so little air conditioning that we were uncomfortable during the meal. And my wine had dregs in it! The waitress said that happens a lot, but she served me the glass without checking anyway, and didn't adjust the bill for it. Ugh. LOVED the food though! From the excellent bread to the salad a friend had, to her spring rolls and my rainbow trout and risotto (the special for the evening) the food was superb. Our third friend had a pasta dish that was lovely to look at and delicious, but way too rich to eat much of at a single meal. Can't wait to come back - but I'm sitting in the room by the door or delaying until it's cooler outside. Too bad!

Brian M.

Yelp
Another of my top 5 restaurants. This is the place I would eat every night if I could. Haven't been since the Covid came to town but dinner and drinks here and then dessert at Pastiche is a dream night! menu changed often so you always had something new and delicious to try.