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WHITE HORSE TAVERN America ’ s oldest tavern ( serving guests La since Masseria 1673 ) boasts a contemporary , farm-to-table culinary experience with historic charm . Take a step back in time with the seventeenth century architecture and cavernous fireplace . Newport , whitehorsenewport . com
TREE HOUSE TAVERN AND BISTRO What ’ s more fun than a tree house dinner ? Branch out at the Tree House Tavern and Bistro , where woodsy , rustic decor creates a uniquely New England vibe in a charming 1860s converted farmhouse . Warwick , thetreehousetavern . com
CHAPEL GRILLE Nestled in a historic 1891 chapel , Chapel Grille offers beautiful fieldstone walls and soaring cathedral ceilings . It features hearth-style cuisine and a Mediterranean Italian-influenced menu focusing on locally foraged ingredients prepared with care . Cranston , chapelgrilleri . com
BRIDGE RESTAURANT Located where the Pawcatuck River meets the sea in a converted wheelhouse , the Bridge is a favorite seafood spot with two cozy fireplaces . Westerly , bridgeri . com
LA MASSERIA A rustic , relaxed setting with plenty of oldworld charm featuring upscale Italian cuisine and wine with classic dishes harvested from land and sea . East Greenwich , masseriari . com
POT AU FEU The spirit that inspires Pot au Feu is the idea that life is at its fullest when experienced around a table brimming with delicious food , good wine , intriguing conversation , friendship and love . Providence , potaufeuri . com
DEWOLF TAVERN In the historic building that once housed DeWolf Rum Distillery on the Bristol waterfront , enjoy a light meal in the downstairs tavern with exposed beams and fieldstone , or head upstairs to enjoy fine dining with the fireplace and the view . Bristol , dewolftavern . com
MANISSES RESTAURANT AND BAR The dining room is lined with large windows that look out over romantic gardens . If you ’ re looking for an aphrodisiac , the oyster bar options do not disappoint . New Shoreham , hotelmanisses . com
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THE DINING ROOM AT THE VANDERBILT This former Vanderbilt hideaway gives guests a taste of high society . Classic New England dishes are served with a twist to keep guests on their toes . Newport , aubergeresorts . com / vanderbilt / dine
CAMILLE ’ S Located in a mansion off Bradford Street in Federal Hill , dig into Italian classics here like chicken Parm , veal Marsala and chicken Francaise . Providence , camillesonthehill . com
OLD CANTEEN Open since 1957 , this iconic Federal Hill restaurant offers Italian classics like veal osso buco and shrimp scampi . Providence , theoldcanteen . com
ANGELO ’ S CIVITA FARNESE Federal Hill ’ s casual Italian comfort spot offers an affordable menu and heaping , family-sized portions . Get the meatballs with french fries , an Angelo ’ s favorite . Providence , angelosri . com
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MODERN DINER The first diner in the nation to be accepted on the National Register of Historic Places , this gem offers all-day breakfast and classic comfort food . Pawtucket , moderndinerri . com
345 Speakeasy in Providence .
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OLYMPIA TEA ROOM From appetizers like the chili and chips to entrees like lime chipotle shrimp and roasted clams linguini , this family-owned eatery offers New England classics with views of Watch Hill Cove . NOTE : Restaurant closes from October to April . Westerly , olympiatearoom . com
TAVERN ON MAIN Built in the early 1700s and known as one of the most haunted places in Rhode Island , Tavern on Main offers comfort food in a historic setting . Chepachet , tavernonainri . com
SONOMA BISTRO AND WINE BAR This American bistro offers casual dining and an extensive drink menu with locally crafted beers . North Kingstown , sonomabistrori . com
CORK AND RYE GASTROPUB A wine and cocktail bar serving upscale food using quality ingredients . Try the burgers made with a mix of short rib , brisket and Angus beef served on a brioche roll . Warwick , corkandryeri . com
SS DION KITCHEN AND BAR Overlooking Bristol harbor , this contemporary eatery uses locally sourced ingredients . Enjoy the housemade pasta dishes . Bristol , ssdion . com
THE SPRING HOUSE HOTEL While visiting Block Island , stop at the Spring House Hotel and dine on the back patio overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or in the grand dining room during the colder months . New Shoreham , springhouseblockisland . com
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La Masseria in East Greenwich .
345 SPEAKEASY This secret bar is located next to its big sister restaurant Plant City . Go around the side to an open door leading to the kitchen . A cook might show off some culinary skill but hover in the doorway , and they ’ ll nod to say you ’ re in the right place and lead you from a red carpet to a dark and mysterious , plant-based cocktail bar . Providence , instagram . com / 345plantcity
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