New Rivers

New Rivers was a good experience. Their menu is concise and looked like the intention was "local ingredients". I had looked at photos from others and was excited to try what they had to offer. The calimari was perfectly light and tender. Their buns were yummy. The pickles, did not have pickles, but had pickled zucchini, onions, but no actual pickles. Entrees were good, not mind blowing. Pork chops and apricots go very well together. The fritters were delicious. The char was not out of the ordinary. I think for the price, the food did not hit the mark. The drinks are great and I'll be back to try it again to see if a new seasonal menu changes my mind.

Phenomenal pork chop tenderloin, full stop! Don't mess around, someone at the table should get this dish. We had the scallops and the sea Bass as well, the pork chop is a level above these dishes. Smoky char, tender, juicy, and you must dip in the sauce on the plate to get the full experience. This is a must have entree at The New Rivers restaurant. Baked Alaska was good and we enjoyed the Corn cake with corn ice cream.

Really appreciate the restaurant accommodating me when I did not have a reservation. The raw oysters were tastefully presented - with a stellar mignonette and cocktail sauce with fresh shaved horseradish. Is it rude to drink mignonette after finishing oysters? If so, New Rivers might tempt me to be rude. The cornmeal fried squid - amazing. Crispy, chewy and not overpowering. Fried basil and radish were the perfect accompaniments. My server advised me that I could order a single roll and I appreciated that non menu option. As a solo diner - I appreciate getting to try more of the menu. Smoked duck tart was incredible. The pastry was perfect - but I thought the salad on the side was odd. Entire leaves of lettuce were hard to eat. The freshness helped but maybe a different presentation might be better. I ordered the lemon curd tart and while good, it was the low point of the meal. The pastry was not as good as the earlier tart and the flavor seemed muted. I’d order something else. Overall, great meal, well worth a special visit

We went for dinner for a weeknight in early September. Reservations were available on short notice and missed the college parent crowds. First time here after hearing about it for a number of years. We shared a couple of appetizers and really enjoyed the cheese/charcuterie board and calamari. Calamari was crispy and sauces were delicate. Cheese board was also delicious and we liked that we could mix and match. Not many places offer pate, so we enjoyed having that as an option. The gnudi dish was the best of the evening. They’re something between a small dumpling and gnocchi, and were so incredibly tender! Sauce was very delicious and we highly recommend trying this dish. Entrees were okay, but not amazing. They’re known for their burger but I found it lackluster. Saddest part was the French fries were soft and tasteless. Burger meat was drier than it should be; likely too much fat rendered off during cooking. Bun had no integrity and didn’t hold up to the burger. Pork loin was good, but serving size was extremely small for an entree. There were only 3 slices of pork on the dish. Desserts were simple and well-executed, but not a highlight. Atmosphere can be very nice if not too loud. Great place for a date, grabbing light fare, or having a drink at the bar.

Warm and cozy with excellent service, we loved our first visit to New Rivers. I've never seen bone marrow on a menu and absolutely loved it. Scallops were an unusual presentation. an oh yeah, best pommes frites around. Everything worked. Our dinner for two was wonderful. We were happy.

It seems they make a new menu daily; ours had the day we dined written on it. So I’m not sure if I’m able to exactly recommend anything specific but I loved the NY Strip Steak on 9/19. It was done perfectly. I was a huge fan. Highly recommend. I did expect the potatoes with it to be more crispy and the sauce to be more like au jus from the menu description but they were still really good! It was a long wait on even a Thursday so it’s highly recommended to plan in advance and make reservations. It’s like the food that north used to serve and that was one of my favorite restaurants. We ordered a charcuterie as well and I didn’t love it but that was my fault because I literally chose what I wanted in it. Overall, I still had a fantastic dinner and would try other things next time!

Absolutely life changing meal. We split the corn fritters, rolls, and a charcuterie board, as well as the gnudi. Finished with the sweet corn & blueberry ice creams for desert. Everyone was incredibly kind and so attentive throughout our meal, and the food was out of this world. We came down from Boston and I’m willing to make that trip again just to come to dinner here!

One of our most favorite spots. The menu is curated from local/seasonal bests—elevating fresh and simple to elegant. All of the employees are excellent representatives of owners and culture—fun energy and enthusiastic service. Can’t wait to be back. PS if you are lucky enough to see the vanilla bean and coffee panacotta, save room!!

Best food I've had in Rhode Island. The menu changes daily and the staff are very informed. We ordered the burger on focaccia (sesame allergy so we changed the bun), the rolls, and a pasta dish. The vibe is very colonial but with modern touches. HIGHLY recommend!!!!!

The menu here is seasonal and usually flipping amazing. This winter it was the clams casino toast that did it. Mind blown. We go with with newer items like chickpea fries instead of the staples like pickled veg and fritters and the burger- though they all are solid options too. Seafood dishes like clams, scallops, are always amazing...so is whatever pork entree on the menu, they are always switching it up. I did have a pasta in a tomato sauce that I wasn't crazy about here but was just one dish. Consider the homemade ice creams- the blueberry one in the summer was probably the best I've ever had. Tip: they do take walk ins but take advantage of their online reservations

I've been here several times and it is always a great experience. Their wine list and cocktails are good, but the food is the star of the show. Their menu changes daily with seasonal specials. Waitstaff is very competent, quick, and responsive. I like to get several appetizers/small plates instead of an entree and I've never been disappointed. Inside is cozy yet airy, and they always have sweet fresh flower arrangements on the tables.

One of our favorite restaurants and one of RI's best. Always great atmosphere and service. We were there during Restaurant Weeks and one of us did the prix fixe at $50 for 3 courses. Every restaurant is slinging their "signature cocktails". How many times have I been disappointed and should have just ordered a G&T? Try their "city slicker" and "in spite of ourselves" - you will not be disappointed. We split a half dozen oysters - fresh and good size. Appetizers were romaine lettuce salad (OK) but a swell tomato bisque. Entrees were half chicken and pork loin - this is where they shine. Small dessert, 2 glasses of winem and tip totaled $220. A memorable evening!

Beautiful spot downtown by the Providence River. To preface this review: I've been to NR twice, both times I sat at the bar and had drinks and appetizers. I have yet to go for a full dinner. Inside, the atmosphere is cozy and classy. The bar is intimate with nice natural light coming in from the windows, and the building seems to be a converted home, which adds to the classic New England feel. In particular, I like the hardwood floors that creak just the right amount when you walk across them. Most recently, I tried the little neck clams, and both types of oysters. The presentation was beautiful-- shells arranged with seaweed, lemon, and a delightful selection of cocktail sauce and mignonette. The oysters were good. At $3.50 an oyster however, there are other places where I'd rather indulge. I also tried the bone marrow toast. The dish was presented in the bone, topped with a fresh tasting chutney, and two slices of toasted baguette. The bone marrow was smooth and rich, and the chutney was the perfect complement to its flavor. Of course, this is a very rich appetizer, so I'd suggest sharing with a friend. While the presentation looked beautiful, functionally you probably want twice as much bread to fully enjoy the marrow. The bar service was wonderful, and the host was polite and professional. The cocktails were balanced and beautiful, plus the glass wear is very aesthetic. Overall, New Rivers is a solid spot for American dishes. However, for the price-- compared to other upscale dining around the city, not my first choice.

Recently went there for dinner and had an incredible meal. Started with 4 warm house rolls, garlic chive butter, parmigiano reggiano The soft, cheesy rolls are just incredible. I had spinach and ricotta Gnudi, my partner also had a pasta dish: Description from menu: crispy tesa, spring onion pesto, roasted almonds, parmigiano, saba, pork fat crumbs. We ended with their baked Alaska to share, ginger ice cream, honey sponge cake, citrus curd, torched meringue, lavender anglaise. It's one of my partners favorite desserts. Turned out to be too gingery, but I love ginger. I wasn't complaining having it all to myself. One of the most memorable meals. As usual, excellent service and atmosphere.

Six of us (three couples) decided to dine together on Valentine's Day. I reserved a table in the lower dining room which I like for its intimacy. The restaurant had a four course prix-fixe menu for $95 per person, not including drinks or the gratuity of 20% which was added to the check. The total came to around $850 - expensive but worth it for this occasion. We commenced with a bunch of different tasty appetizers supplemented with some delicious oysters. The main courses included chicken, steak, pork and scallops - all excellent - ending with fine desserts. This was accompanied by wine, a couple of cocktails, with the designated drivers sticking with sparkling water. I had to end such a meal with an espresso. The service was attentive and pleasant. Our server, Valerie L, could not have been any better, for whom I added an additional tip. Everyone enjoyed the evening, the atmosphere, the place and the food. This was one of the rare occasions in which the restaurant deserved four stars.

I've heard a lot of great things about New Rivers and finally had the chance to try it during Providence Restaurant Week. We had a reservation for 4 people and were seated at one of the tables behind the entrance counter. The restaurant itself is very cozy and inviting, but space is limited in the dining area. Our server greeted us shortly after we were seated and gave us the rundown on the restaurant week menu. He answered all of the questions we had for him and was extremely accommodating. I settled on the fried oysters, NY strip for an entree and the dark chocolate pots de creme. The standout was the NY Strip as it came with bone marrow red wine jus and duck fat hash brown topped with beef tallow creamed spinach- a beef lovers dream. The creamed spinach melted the second it hit my tongue and the flavors were rich and comforting. Both the fried oysters and pots de creme were delicious as well. I am definitely making another stop at New Rivers soon to try some of their other seasonal specialties.

We came here for Restaurant Week and had a peak experience. The subtle clam and corn chowder was so good we took a bowl home. Garlicky rolls fresh from the oven were wonderful. Sea bass was fresh and firm, with grilled veggies and corn. The chocolate pudding and lemon tart were to die for. I had to be talked out of taking one of those home too. The atmosphere was moody Neil Young and Sultans of Swing, the staff smart and pleasant. I think I love this place.

We had a great meal. Quality service, an ever changing menu with lots of fun dishes. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area

Excellent. Everything we ordered was delicious- fresh mussels, shrimp cocktail, steak, chicken and trout! Desserts yummy! Service was great. Such a cute restaurant. Highly recommend.

As a local food lover, I cannot believe it took me so long to finally discover New Rivers. Although we had planned the dinner before we knew it was Restaurant Week, my friend and I happened to dine here that week. Although RW can have a reputation of dumbing down the menu, if you will, I didn't find that at all during my dinner here. The food was outstanding and the service was very good. I can see why people in my orbit had been raving about New Rivers for so long, and I'm ashamed it took me so long to try it myself. I will definitely be back! Highly recommend.

Sat at the bar an had a terrific meal. We shared the clams and we both agreed we could have made them a meal. We had the chicken and the trout, both delicious. Ended with the lemon tart. Excellent service.

Genuinely might be one of the best places I've ever eaten in my life. The workers were so kind and the service was amazing. I have pretty severe allergies and they were so accommodating and helpful. The made modifications I could have and made me feel comfortable eating here. My friend and I shared a bottle of wine, roll apps, and 2 entrees and it was in the top 10 meals I've ever had. 100% would return and recommend.

I've heard of this restaurant for years but always stored it back in my memory bank. My daughter came into town,specifically, to take me to this restaurant as a birthday surprise. And I must say, I may never be the same. So we were greeted by the most personable gentleman host. His persona was such that, I knew in another life we'd have hung out and been the best of platonic friends. He was super chill, with an enthusiastic attitude. Now when we walked in, there were twinkling lights intertwined in a tree branch. This is the second time this week I have seen this. It is such eye candy for me and I vow to try this at home. It's just so prettyful.The bar is pretty much as soon as you walk in the door.Perfect if one wants to make a quick in and out appearance.(That actually sounds quite shady.) The waitstaff here is so attentive while being mellow. We took note that they all seemed genuinely happy. And the world really needs this. It is just a good vibe atmosphere where the vibes become a contagion and you find yourself just smiling because. Anyone who knows me, knows I smile a lot , so this is my joint. We started w water. Even the water is cool and delicious served in thin ,tall glasses. We did order drinks: a fig drink w gin and a summery vodka drink,with tangerine and lime rosemary simple syrup which was very refreshing. (I admonished myself for ordering a summer drink in near sub zero weather.) We started with cod cheeks. "What are cod cheeks?" we asked . "The cheeks of the cod." Well now. Though it was a delicious appetizer, I kept thinking of eating a living things cheeks. But it was good. Additionally, we ordered bread, which was just ok. My shrimp cocktail, with gigantic prawns was wonderful. My roasted sea scallops were omg!!! So so delicious. I was raised to chew each bite of food 20( yes 20 ) times. And this taught me to savor my food. Trust. I savored this meal. Every.Single.Bite. Usually I am envious of the other person(s) meal. Not this time.My daughter ordered the steak, It was cooked to perfection. As a birthday treat, I had some chocolatey decadence that melted in my mouth. What a way to top off a perfect night.

More like 3.5 stars. My bf made reservations here for our anniversary dinner. Either street parking or paid parking in the adjacent lot. With the pandemic still going on, I was surprised they were seating us almost on top of another table. I know we take a chance with dining in during these times but was surprised they seated people so close to to one another. I sat literally a foot away from the next table so we would bump into one another if we needed to go to the bathroom at all. Aside from that - the place is very small and "cozy". Onto the food. Aside from the company, the best part of the meal was the charcuterie board and drinks. Dinner was just ok. Like others have said - portions are smaller with a heftier price tag but you pay for "ambience and presentation". I had the Arctic char and he ordered the steak. Both were ok but didn't blow us away. Service was impeccable, so kudos there. I'm not writing this place off as I'd like to see what else they have to offer as they change menu offerings periodically, but may wait until they offer outdoor seating again.

Tried and true. We love to bring guests to New Rivers. The menu is varied and the service is excellent. Our steaks were delicious and our friends loved the burger. A Providence stable. Does not disappoint.

I really enjoyed the menu the season I went I think it was spring 2023 The baked oysters wow ~ blew my mind with the flavor Also pretty pricey for what you get but definitely worth checking out I'd say new rivers is one of the restaurants that give Providence the right to being known for their food scene

Omigosh, I went here with my daughter and was lucky enough to get a table without a reservation. I was in town for a conference and looking for a great local place to have dinner. This is hands down the BEST meal I have had all week. From the dinner rolls to the seared scallops with baby squash and then the chocolate pot de crème with coffee. Everything was delicious! This place is intimate and super cozy with great food. Do yourself a favor and eat here!

Service is horrible here! always feels like I'm dealing with absolute children.... Incompetent children at that.

I must say, I am not much of a yelp review guy. That being said, I had dinner with two friends at the bar at this lovely place. Everything, from start to finish, was stellar. From the charcuterie, to the rolls and winter pickles! My only complaint was that the little necks were not properly shucked. I know every thing can't be perfect, but in a place of this caliber it would seem that it would be a simple fix! If someone could open them correctly, it would have made this experience a bit better. The main courses were Fantastic! Pork Loin,just incredible!! . Bolognese, fantastic. Butchers steak, perfectly cooked. All of the sides were also excellent. I will definitely be returning. In a downtown community such as ours it is refreshing to know that this is a place that I will continue to go.

Thank goodness I could walk here. I got the charcuterie plate with pork belly and two RI cheeses that were both soft and creamy. It came with crostinis as well as what seemed like pickled grapes and a fig jam. Love every bite. Also ordered the quahogs in a wine based broth that came with two big pieces of grilled bread. Simple and elegant. Lastly, had to get the asparagus with pink peppercorn ice cream. It tasted more like sweet cream with the fragrance of asparagus, probably because the juice is very light. I ate the whole thing, but wouldn't bother to order it again. Loved the service.

New Rivers has withstood the test of time! Great service! Great and creative menu. We love to grab seats at their bar even for just drinks and dessert.

I'm gonna say this place was very nice . Great Providence charm. My daughter loves this place. She likes thier vegetarian options. I had steak and potatoes. Steak was a small portion or should I say a normal portion...no leftovers. Potatoes was excellent . My daughter's risotto was fabulous. Desserts were amazing ....cause we both had room . Parking was 10 bucks and our bill for 2 was 110.00$ a bit pricey. Wait staff was strangely not present but present ... Menu changes daily ..so I don't think I would go back unless my daughter wants to.

First restaurant I ate at during my Rhode Island honeymoon. We made a reservation ahead of time and walked over from our hotel. Restaurant is very cute with a loud atmosphere, but a bit tight/cramped for seating. Regardless, we still had a great dinner. Started off with the New Rivers rolls which smelled AMAZING. Garlicky and cheesy, they were fluffy and so delicious. I got the Crab Tagliatelle which was spicy and delicious. My husband got the New Rivers Burger and this may have been the best burger we both have ever eaten lol. Hubby happily raved about how good the burger for the rest of our trip. The burger was delicious, juicy, flavorful and really easy to eat despite how big it was, and we were both especially impressed with the tomato! It was so fresh, juicy and sweet. I also really liked the pickles, and I'm not normally a pickle person. I ended up eating them all off of his plate! Thanks for the amazing dinner. This was a great start to our trip!

Flavorful food, the chief really takes their time. Lots of vegtables and grilled to perfection. Waitress was attentive. Great calm abiance in a gistoric building. I will be back sooner than later

Great food and outstanding customer service! The menu basically changes everyday with a wide variety of options. We tried a number of appetizers and full size dinner items and each was exceptional! Here's the one negative comment- we were all still hungry after finishing the meal! Even the martinis were petite in size! Meals were priced appropriately, but we had to grab more food once we left!

Wow! Shared an amazing meal with my spouse tonight. The ambiance, menu, location, and views were all perfect. The service can't be beat. Menu changes seasonally but do not miss their rolls, charcuterie, or NY Strip.

Made a reservation for a date night and so happy we chose New Rivers! It seems to be a "go to" for date nights as most of the other diners were couples as well. Reservations are highly recommended as they do get busy and the restaurant is on the smaller side. The food was fantastic, beverages delicious, and our server was wonderful. My only complaint was that my husband only gave me one bite of his lemon tart- rude! But seriously, we had a wonderful experience at New Rivers and will certainly be back to dine again soon.

Best charcuterie in providence by far.. always seasonal, home made sausage are perfect. Pickles vegetables, beautifully roasted nuts. Great cheese selections and just the right accouterments. We then moved on to the attic chat fritters. Don't see that in a menu to often. Light and fresh. Next was a spaghetti with local fresh mushrooms. Simple but flavorful. Finally we had the pork belly sliders. Perfect dish, one of the best pork belly's I've had. The belly was tender and tasty. Nice little bit of heat. The home made Hawaiian bun was toasted perfectly. Over all just a great dinner

We hadn't been to New Rivers in awhile and based on our memories of great meals (and a recent recommendation from a neighbor who said they were doing a great job during COVID) decided to make a reservation there for our anniversary. We were not disappointed! The food was as good as we remembered. We especially loved the ricotta gnudi. Our server helped us select a wine that proved to be a great pairing and also helped us select an after dinner drink that paired with our dessert, olive oil cake with orange marmalade. The whole meal tasted just like fall though we were fortunate enough to dine there on an October night that felt like summer. However, if it's cooler when you go, don't worry. They have heat lamps!

A SOLID 4+ star restaurant!! Three of us dined here last night and thoroughly enjoyed our meal and service. I researched all the restaurants in Providence in preparation for this visit, and provided my wife's dietary restrictions to Elizabeth, the co-owner in advance, and the chef and our server were 100% prepared!!! A decent selection of wines by the glass enabled me to try a couple of different red wines to be paired with my food selections. Starters this evening were: shrimp cocktail, baby lettuce salad, and two for me.... roasted littleneck clams and 1/2 order of the ricotta cavatelli pasta with braised pork. The shrimp were very full, a good size, and extremely fresh also in color and texture, priced per shrimp. Clams were excellent in the briny broth seasoned with smoked pork shoulder and roasted spring onions. Similarly, my pasta dish with the pork sauce complemented by the buttered breadcrumbs and addition of the grana padona cheese made for a very rich and satisfying dish. This rivaled pasta dishes I've had in the best Italian restaurants!!! Mains included a large salad and side of roasted brussel sprouts, grilled stuffed herb trout from the regular menu, and the flank cut of steak substituted for their regular hangar steak. The ladies enjoyed their meals, as did I, yet couldn't finish all the meat and potatoes....a most generous portion at only $27, one of the most expensive items on the diverse menu. We all shared the praline ice cream, drizzled with a mild chocolate sauce, to end a most delightful dinner. Dinner for three with wine was a very moderate $185++, offering excellent value and quality!!

This was our first visit here, thought my son who was with us, had dined here previously. This is a smaller venue, and a family run business, both of which appeal to us. We began, by sharing the Fritters, and we were very happy that we did so! These were absolutely delicious, lightly fried and crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. I'd return here, just to have these again. For our entrees, we tried the Scallops, the Chicken and a Cheeseburger. We enjoyed all of these, and thought they were all well prepared. Unfortunately the fries which accompanied the burger were limp, soggy, and overly salted. One diner thought the carrots were also overly salted, and since they are usually adding salt to their dishes, these were words which I never thought one would hear uttered from their mouths. The service was for the most part quite good, though it took longer than we expected to receive our dinners. We did not opt for dessert, as the portion sizes here a sufficiently substantial. Overall, we enjoyed our dinners, loved the fritters, and would be happy to return.

New Rivers This small, casual bistro (located near RISD) serves delicious, creative food in cozy, yet unremarkable, environs. The staff is warm and accommodating (special kudos to Deneene, who elevated our already wonderful experience). The menu is so well crafted that we had difficulty choosing between the extremely appealing options. We selected the fried oysters and halibut cheeks as appetizers. The oysters were DELICIOUS, seasoned and cooked perfectly. The halibut cheeks were good and well presented. For entrees we enjoyed (again) the halibut ( not cheeks) which was truly delectable. It was moist, flavorful and prepared in a light, scrumptious chowder-like broth, exceptional! The ricotta stuffed pasta caramelle, (prepared with leeks, walnuts and brown butter) was also very yummy. Despite our fullness, there's always room for a lemon curd tart! We shared this flaky, creamy, citrusy tart which was the perfect end to a delicious meal. With a lovely staff and delectable food, New Rivers is a KEEPER!

After several recommendations, finally came around to try New Rivers this past weekend. For apps, I tried their chicken liver pate (which combined with their ale mustard and crostini were 10/10! The accompanying pickles were scrumptious too). For mains I split the house made rigatoni with Italian sausage/calabrian chilies/tuscan kale/parmigiano reggiano which was fantastic - the pasta was perfectly al dente. I also tried the Arctic char fillet with warm quinoa/spring herbs/griddled sprouting cauliflower, and dijon herb vinaigrette which was a very solid dish; the Atlantic char was perfectly crispy and juicy throughout, and the griddled sprouting cauliflower was perfectly charred (one of my personal pet peeves are when restaurants over griddle vegetables - the carcinogens!). For dessert I had to try their classic lemon tart, which was unfortunately was the only disappointing part of the meal. The crust was a big soggy and not very flaky, and the warm lemon center tasted like a melted lemon meringue bar. On the plus side though, it was not too sweet. Would come back to New Rivers for dinner, but most likely will skip desert. Note: as their daily menu depends on what's at the market, it's hard to pre-select dishes before coming in.

This is an amazing restaurant that has spectacular food and a superb chef. I started with two appetizers - the smoked trout fritters ($8) were outrageously good and the texture and consistency of them is textbook perfection (this was the best fritter I ever had). I also tried the littleneck clams ($12) that were also very good, but seemed quite small compared to the fritters, but were perfectly presented on a plank and were very tasty. For the main course - I went for a traditional marinated & grilled teres major steak, crispy potato 'hash brown', brussels, and burnt onion steak sauce ($27) that was presented beautifully on the plate. The steak was fantastic and the potato hash browns were probably the best I have ever had and were amazing by themselves. Dessert was several chocolate profiteroles, rich peanut butter mousse, warm fudge, peanut brittle ($10) that had flavors so good, I was about to lick the plate to get every last crumb. The peanut butter perfectly balanced the chocolate and the peanut brittle gave it an unexpected pop. Overall, this restaurant is a sold 5+ and a wonderful dining experience.

Without fail, New River delivers beautifully prepared dishes. Cooked to perfection with an elegant presentation, and 5 star service I would recommend this spot for special occasions. or a date your trying to impress!

Had an excellent meal here, in a cozy environment. It's hard to believe this small gem used to be even smaller until they expanded the dining room. A Providence staple for 30 years.

Incredible food and service. Our waiter is the man. The food was absolutely stellar. Great time.

Business travel, sat at the bar. Service was excellent, cocktail was delicious, and the seasonal menu had just changed and I was able to get a wonderful spring green salad before digging into a fantastic burger. The menu was full of terrific sounding apps and entrees, I just saw someone else with the burger and had to have it. (The burger was delightful, I would do it again!) I'll make a point of going back next time I'm in town.

Visiting Providence, and this was hands down a winner of a meal. Gracious service and excellent food -- the kind of place where even a green salad is perfect. A winner on all fronts.

Tantalizing small plates, homemade rolls, great wine bar, cozy atmosphere, what's not to love? In the summer there's a nice outdoor patio out back.

I'll preface this that we went last night and it was restaurant week. That said, I would expect the experience to be the same even if it was not restaurant week. Restaurant was not overly busy, and waitstaff did not appear stressed due to a high number of customers. Could have been five stars but the service was mediocre. Hostess was very nice and seated us quickly. Also nice that the bartender brought over the cocktails we ordered as we were waiting for out table and they were added to our dinner bill. Waiter, however, did not seem particularly interested in providing a fun dining experience. While he was knowledgeable of the menu and wine list, I felt rushed throughout the dinner. We ordered the three course restaurant week menu with an additional salad and wine. When the dessert was dropped off, no one offered coffee. Unfortunately, we never saw our waiter again until we had finished our dessert (too late for coffee now) and he dropped off the check. He did not check to see if we wanted anything else, just dropped the check without a word. Attitude felt like "OK, you ate, now pay and leave". Also, a pet peeve of mine is when the check is dropped in front of the man at the table. Small thing, but my wife was actually treating me that evening and it was kind of presumptuous to do that. Food was good, and the chicken stew was amazing..kudos to the kitchen. Unfortunately, we probably won't be back. Lot's of good restaurants with quality food in the area, with more attentive service.

Went tonight for the first time with my son. Everything was amazing but the best part was our server Katie!

I was always a big fan of New Rivers. New American cuisine executed with aplomb, excellent house-made charcuterie, fine dining perfect for a date or an engaging evening with friends. The location on Steeple Street makes for a romantic experience. Of all the restaurants I missed during the pandemic, this one really stood out. Well, tonight we enjoyed takeout and it was lovely. The food was to the usual standards, with a convenient process for ordering and pickup. The burger is always a popular order - my favorite in the Ocean State by far - and as takeout it works well. Our gnocchi and salad were also good. The chocolate budino reminded me of why I miss dining out the most - enjoying the lovely ambiance of a place like New Rivers often peaks at the desert course. In any rate, we loved our dinner and look forward to returning to 7 Steeple St when it is safe to do so.

New Rivers is one of Providence's best restaurants, turning out quietly brilliant farm-to-table fare in an historic townhouse at the base of College Hill. Cocktails are not overly sweet and pack a punch. This is the perfect place to drink a classic or slightly nerdy cocktail. Wine is reasonably priced and they also have some cool beers. Start with the excellent house-made charcuterie and local cheeses; you really can't go wrong, but get the tasso and duck ham if you see them. For entrees, the substantial burger is always a winner, and I've never been let down by their fish or pastas. Pay close attention to the specials. Desserts are also a highlight, especially the ice cream, but who's got room for that? They do a nice coffee and tea service, as well as after-dinner ports and such. It's pricey, but not unbearable; I'd budget $50 a person here, pre-tax, -tip, and -drinks. The space is lovingly restored and feels like a professor's office, with muted colors and wood. Service is excellent. This will work for vegetarians, but I'd recommend coming with carnivores as local meat is a focus. One of the most sophisticated spots in Providence if you can take the splurge.

Love this spot, also probably very much underrated. Looks small from outside but actually decent amount of seats inside. Maybe about 6 seats at the bar. It'd be best to make reservations before coming or come as soon as they open though I was lucky enough to get a couple of seats on a weekend. Limited menu but everything on the menu looked amazing. They do change it a bit. Got a dozen oysters along with the cheese board, both of which were delicious. The steak is amazing and equally good are the fingerling potatoes and Brussels sprouts. They have an extensive wine menu as well and they offer half bottles which is great! Overall great date spot or just in general to have dinner. Parking might be somewhat tricky out there. Only negative is their menu does not change much even though they have 1 or 2 specials daily. Also bit expensive and cocktail list needs to have more variety.

I ate at new rivers when they were open for outdoor dining near the end of the pandemic. The outdoor seating area was really cute and had nice string lights. There weren't too many tables being staffed so it felt exclusive and upscale. The cheese/ meat board is a great option since you can build your own! Would recommend for a higher end sit down.

An amazing dinner experience for my birthday. My boyfriend and I had a reservation and it was perfect. Our server was so nice and informative. The food was amazing. The rolls are phenomenal and the pasta was out of this world. Highly recommend making reservation as it filled up fast and I could see why!