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Pot au Feu Bistro, Providence, RI

Pot au Feu Bistro

4.8
4.8
1356 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 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 1,356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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 consistently delights with its "authentic French cuisine" and "cozy ambiance." Guests rave about the "marvelous service," and "superb food," including the "best crème brûlée." The owner, Bob Burke, is known for his "warm hospitality," making every visit feel special. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

1,356 Reviews

  1. Rod

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t make it to Paris? There’s relief in sight: Pot au Feu in Providence. We’re out-of-towners, but if we pass through Rhode Island and the timing is right, we don’t miss it.

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  2. Raymond

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience. Great bottle of wine, warm buttered French bread, fresh salad with savory greens and house made mustard dressing before we moved on to our main course. I really liked the steak frites and my wife the filet. Diane sauce on my steak was excellent. My wife enjoyed her perfectly cooked steak with the roasted potatoes. It's her favorite meal here. Of course, we finished off with Pot de Chocolat and coffee.

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  3. James

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular food, excellent service, charming ambience.

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  4. James

    Rhode Island

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mushroom soup delicious, French cocktail excellent, house Cote de Rhone very good, crepe suzette outstanding

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  5. Tarra

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! My first time and I cannot wait to return. Out of this world!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Barbara

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been wanting to dine at PAF since I worked downtown in my 20’s . Finally decided to go with my husband on New Year’s Eve and it didn’t disappoint. Despite being a busy night, food and service was excellent, and ambiance is cozy. I would go there ( and will) just for the freshly prepared crème brûlée and a cup of coffee ! Won’t wait so long for the next visit!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Jeanette

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was New Year's Eve and it was busy . We arrived during a medical issue involving another patron, but we were seated in a timely fashion. Food was great and service was good all bit it a little scattered, but given the staff was shaken up by previous medical issue it was amazing. We had a great time and our waitress Mera was gracious and even showed us the rest of the restaurant which I found to be charming. Overall I'm glad I took the chance of dining there for the 1st time after seeing the owner on Channel 12 promoting his place for New Year's Eve. I will definitely be back again and try another wonderful French meal without having to go to France.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Margaret

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, cozy little restaurant. Service, atmosphere, wine list and food made a perfect New Year’s Eve. Bob Burke is charming and Hilary was delightful, she made our evening very special. Highly recommend for a special evening. Still a gem in Providence.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. David

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fabulous! We can’t wait to visit again!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Rick

    Greater Boston

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have not been in a decade and was incredibly pleased with our entire experience. The lower level is quite cozy and made for a charming, rustic experience. The food was delicious and perfectly cooked. We will be adding this gem back into our dining out routine.

    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 4.8 stars by 1356 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 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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