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Pot au Feu Bistro, Providence, RI

Pot au Feu Bistro

4.7
4.7
1339 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
23:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
A favorite of Julia Child - Pot au Feu Bistro is so much more than a restaurant... Established in 1972, our cozy Bistro is the oldest French Bistro in America. Pot au Feu Bistro kicked off the Providence Restaurant Renaissance being the first to offer something other than “steak, spaghetti and chow mien”.
Located in the Historic Downtown we are just minutes from all the hotels and convention center.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 273-8953
  • Website
    http://www.potaufeuri.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Spike Mikulski
  • Location
    44 Custom House Street, Providence, RI 02903
  • Area
    Providence
  • Cross Street
    Weybosset Street - 1 block from the Historic Arcade
  • Parking details
    The Signs on the left side of the street say "Tow Zone" but that ends everyday at 5:00 so you can park there without risk anytime aftrr 5:00! Plenty of on-street and many parking lots in the area.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Menu

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What 1,339 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Rhode Island

    Best Ambience

  • Rhode Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Rhode Island

    Romantic

  • Providence County

    Best Ambience

  • Providence County

    Great for fine wines

  • Providence County

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pot au Feu Bistro is a charming French dining experience where "service is impeccable," and the "atmosphere is lovely." Guests rave about the "delicious authentic French cuisine," with standout dishes like the boeuf in wine sauce and crème brûlée. Owner Bob Burke ensures a warm welcome, making every visit memorable.

1,339 Reviews

  1. Micheline

    VIP

    Rhode Island

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful time and the food is superb. Wait staff friendly and atmosphere conducive to fine dining

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For the price, not worth it. Tiny table, got sat directly below a heater that blasted at me the whole time, appetizer was good, but meal was bland and not cooked to the right temperature (asked for medium rare, got barely medium well, almost fully well). Felt like I was dining on a cruise ship where the tables were so tight you couldn’t even stand up all the way without knocking your neighboring table’s drinks over. Overall for the price there are so many better places in Providence which is so sad because the last time we went a year ago, it was great. Don’t think we’ll be returning anytime soon.

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  3. Raymond

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great way to spend the Winter Solstice. It’s 20 degrees out and we’re at Pot au Feu having a piping hot bowl of the best Onion Soup you can find in New England. Wonderful melted gruyere cheese over a perfectly sized French bread crouton with onions and a tasty steaming broth. Of course, we had our usual Pot du Chocolat for desert with coffee. Our waitress Antigone guided us through a great meal with a bottle of nouveau Beaujolais.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Matt

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best hospitality experience we’ve had in Providence!

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  5. Jack

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly one of the best dinners I have ever had. The food, service, and ambience were all incredible.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Steven

    VIP

    Orlando

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Antigone was great give her a 5 star and all the bus boys ..,thanks for a great time

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was delighted! Service was spot on. Always made sure water was on the table. We never had to ask for anything. Service is phenomenal. Dishes are amazing and unique.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Francisco

    Miami

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious appetizers. Onion soup is one of the best we’ve had. Entrees much to be desired. Super large plates and not truly reflective of french cuisine. Overall OK.

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  9. Ron

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a relaxing and delicious dinner, from appetizers to dessert along with a bottle of wine. All of that only made better by the service, very well done. I can't imagine that you could go wrong with anything offered on the menu. If you get a chance speak with Bob the proprietor, a true restaurant man. He has managed to keep this a restaurant serving fine hospitality that seems to be missing these days.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Joseph

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful birthday day dinner with my wife. The roast duck was fabulous. My wife loved the filet. We shared the creme brulee, best of ever had!! Will definitely go again!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Pot au Feu Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 273-8953.

Pot au Feu Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1339 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pot au Feu Bistro

44 Custom House Street, Providence, RI 02903

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Weybosset Street - 1 block from the Historic Arcade
  • Area
    Providence
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    The Signs on the left side of the street say "Tow Zone" but that ends everyday at 5:00 so you can park there without risk anytime aftrr 5:00! Plenty of on-street and many parking lots in the area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Spike Mikulski
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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