Providence, RI
For Fine Dining in Providence, the local food press points to Oberlin, Persimmon, and nicks on broadway. Picks from Rhode Island Monthly, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Rhode Island Monthly. Updated June 2026.
Oberlin · Downcity
2025 James Beard Outstanding Restaurant semifinalist. Chef Ben Sukle's wood-fired-oven, housemade-pasta room with a standout raw bar.
Persimmon · Fox Point
2025 James Beard Outstanding Hospitality semifinalist. Chef Champe Speidel's chef's-counter room with a menu that changes nightly based on fresh local sourcing.
nicks on broadway · West End
Chef Derek Wagner. a 2025 James Beard Best Chef: Northeast semifinalist. Counter seating, New-England-sourced tasting fare.
Bayberry Garden Restaurant · Innovation District
Four-course seasonal tasting ($85, $65 pairings) in a 100-plant-canopy dining room at the base of the Providence River Pedestrian Bridge.
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