Haruki

With three locations throughout the northern parts of Rhode Island, Haruki is a great place if you are into Sushi and other Japanese cuisine. They have two restaurants in both Cranston, and East Providence, as well as an express take-out in downtown Providence. There is a great sushi bar, as well as private rooms where you can get the real experience by taking your shoes off and sitting on the floor to eat your sushi. If you are not that into raw fish they also have great chicken, beef, and cooked fish dinners that are just as fantastic. Both restaurants also have a bar if you'd like to stay after for a drink!

Cafe Fresco

Cafe Fresco is located on the popular Main Street of East Greenwich, RI with a modernized contemporary American menu featuring steaks, chicken, and seafood. There is also a great bar that stays open until 2 o'clock a.m. on the weekends and 1 o'clock a.m. durnig the week and also has great drinks. The most popular age bracket at Cafe Fresco is for people who are in their late 20's to late 30's. There is a relaxing atmosphere with great music and televisions at the bar.

Capriccio Resaurant

Capriccio is a beautiful Italian restaurant focusing mainly on the northern Italian cuisine located in the downtown area of Providence on Pine Street. This restaurant has been around for ages and has just recently modernized their menu. I highly recommend getting something cooked table side by the head chef Gino. Whether it be the famous "Steak Diane" or the delicious crepe desserts, it is exciting to have your dinner cooked in front of you and the taste is unexplainable. When the restaurant first opened men were required to dress with a black tie dress code. Although they have eased up a little on the dress code, I would still recommend a semi-formal dress. The food is great here, and after the lounge is a large square with comfortable seating and great drinks!

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Café Nuovo

Located at One Citizens Plaza in downtown Providence, Café Nuovo's modern cuisine restaurant known for its decadent desserts, is a great place to go to during the Waterfire season. Menu items include mostly Italian and seafood dishes, however with a more modern and contemporary plate design. This is a great place to go on a date, or a friends night out with open windows with a great view of the waterfire right outside. There is also outdoor seating in the summertime. Proper dress is required! I also recommend that you make a reservation if you plan on going during a waterfire, or on the weekend. Also, this restaurant will hold banquets or parties either in the restaurant or in the hall outside of the restaurant. There is valet parking or they will validate parking tickets during the lunch hour. This is one of my favorite restaurants to go to. It is very professional and a well-respected restaurant!