Providence, RICaribbean

A Pawtucket kitchen putting a modern spin on traditional Haitian cooking, a few miles north of downtown Providence. Motif's feature on the region's Caribbean restaurants includes it as the northern stop on a tour that runs from Providence proper into the surrounding cities, noting the kitchen's contemporary approach to dishes rooted in Haitian tradition. It's a destination worth the short drive for anyone chasing real Haitian flavor in Rhode Island.

A Jamaican takeout counter near Rhode Island Hospital known for bold spicing, big portions and plenty of personality behind the counter. Motif's Caribbean tour calls it the final stop on the writer's crawl, and Rhode Island Monthly's own food-crawl piece separately sends readers here to experience Jamaican cuisine near the hospital. Two independent features landing on the same address is a good sign for consistency.

A West End patty shop serving Jamaican patties alongside jerk chicken, oxtail and curry rice bowls, sitting right near the Scurvy Dog on Westminster Street. Rhode Island Monthly's feature on the shop was updated into 2025 and includes the current weekly hours, running Thursday through Monday with a short break midweek. It's a quick, no-frills stop for island cooking on the city's west side.

A steam-table Puerto Rican and Dominican counter on Broad Street, where the setup is buffet-style rather than table service: a spread of rice, meats and plantains you point to and load onto a plate. Rhode Island Monthly's 2025 food-crawl piece makes it the first stop on a tour of the city's international dining, calling out the browsing-and-pointing rhythm of ordering here. It's a fast, affordable way into two island cuisines at once.