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New Rivers


4.5 of 5 stars 18 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, French, Seafood, Contemporary, Eclectic, International
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • 7 Steeple St, Providence, RI 02903-1329
  • (401) 751-0350
  • Price range: €28-56 ($41-$80)

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5 of 5 stars
idaholt   2 contributions
idaholt
Nov 1, 2009

You've heard of Al Forno - and rightfully so - but New Rivers is the place I really don't want you to know about. I live on the East Side of Providence and love this place downtown. The Chef always has local and fresh ingredients and is very inventive in the execution of his many culinary ideas. I've enjoyed sweet... more

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5 of 5 stars
tracysst   1 contribution
MA
Jul 13, 2009

We had a very good dinner at New Rivers last weekend. We had reservations which was good since the space is quite small. The service was very good - attentive but not intrusive - and we had a wonderful meal. The food was fabulous! My husband, who is a very "selective" eater thought the menu a bit limiting for his... more

A delight!
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5 of 5 stars
chrissyberry   20 contributions
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mar 12, 2009

My dinner tonight at New Rivers was nothing short of wonderful! I'm staying in Providence on business, and have made it a point to visit locally-owned restaurants. I found New Rivers based on this site's reviews, and am very glad that I braved the a cold 10 minute walk from my hotel to this cozy and warm little gem on... more

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5 of 5 stars
JStyle   1 contribution
Providence, RI
Feb 12, 2009

This place is a hidden gem, of sorts. One could easily drive by for years without even knowing it is there. That is truly part of its charm, or shall I say magic? It is unassuming and comfortable, yet simply elegant. The food is nothing short of phenomenal. The servings will not leave you too full, but rather perfectly satisfied... more

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Jul 14, 2008

My mother-in-laws favorite, and quickly became one of mine as well. New Rivers focuses on incredible food, using only the freshest local ingredients. My wife and I still talk about nights we've had here 5 years ago. If you are ever in Providence, make it a point to have dinner here. more

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5 of 5 stars
travellot1570   4 contributions
Metro Detroit
Jul 10, 2008

A cool, unique little bistro -- just fabulous. Great service, ambience. It's obviously popular with locals but our server was more than happy to familiarize us with the menu and how they "do things" at New Rivers. It was a lovely dining experience. They are big on local and seasonal foods, all with a unique flair. The icing on the... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 5, 2008

New Rivers focuses on local and seasonal cuisine -- including their desserts. The dessert menu is impressive; the execution is even more fabulous! Kudos to the pastry chef. The rum/praline ice cream is divine and the lemon tart is decadent. Well done! more

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5 of 5 stars
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May 11, 2008

What to say... Great food, even better venue that is small and intimate... perfect date night restaurant. more

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2 of 5 stars
beachplum811   6 contributions
Providence, Rhode Island
Jun 28, 2007

We've been to New Rivers several times over the years. Each time we go we hope that the food will match the interior; it never does. It's not terrible but it's not very good either and for the money it should be a lot better than it is. This is a very popular place for college students to take their... more

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5 of 5 stars
Rusttribe   62 contributions
East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Feb 19, 2007
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I write a lot of hotel reviews here on TripAdvisor but not a lot of restaurant reviews. I think the reason is that there are very few restaurants in this world that I feel are worth writing more about. I find most restaurants good, but very few upscale restaurants I feel are worth the huge bills that you can easily... more

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New Rivers Address

7 Steeple St, Providence, RI 02903-1329
Tel: (401) 751-0350
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.