Sarto

4.5

451 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

SUNDAY BRUNCH BEGINNING MARCH 31, 2024!

At Sarto, we believe that poring over the details is always worth it; and that the joys of a meal go far beyond the food itself. In keeping with Italy’s authentic, old-world traditions, we’ve approached our menu in much the same way an Italian chef opening a restaurant here in America might ── with dishes composed of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, that honor our region in a modern way.

Prepared from an open concept kitchen, our menu features modern Italian fare made with the freshest local ingredients Rhode Island has to offer, complimented by award – winning wines and a carefully curated cocktail program.

Sarto is located just moments from local performing arts and convention centers in the historic Teste brownstone building. Originally built in 1860, our restaurant was once home to an apothecary, a money-to-loan business and later the Philip Wolfe Haberdasher, which inspired the name Sarto or tailor in Italian.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, American
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 270-0790
Website
https://www.sartoprovidence.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
86 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
Area
Providence
Cross Street
Weybosset Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

"Jazz It Up" with Sarto - Jazz Night Table Service
Multiple dates available
“Jazz It Up” with dinner, drinks and live music at the Sarto, as local trios perform hot Jazz from 8-11pm weekly on Saturdays. Out with a group? Perfect! Plan ahead and make online reservations for table service for you and your friends, so everyone has a seat during Jazz it up with Sarto! Heading to a show downtown? Be sure to stop by Sarto after the show and enjoy music, dessert or bar snacks and a late-night libation. As a proud supporter of local student musicians, Sarto will be booking college jazz groups to perform in the monthly calendar rotation. Are you a college student in a jazz group? If so, send us an email to info@sartoprovidence.com for an audition! Complimentary valet parking.
Brunch with Sarto
Multiple dates available
Sarto is launching weekly brunch on Sundays beginning March 31, 2024! Celebrate Easter, Mother’s Day and all the Sundays in between at Sarto from 11am-3pm. Make Brunch with Sarto a time for you hang with your brunch besties, savor great food, and sip on Bottomless Mimosas and Bellinis!
"Giro d'Italia" Wine Dinner at Sarto
US$100.00 per person
Prepaid
28 Mar 2025 only
Take a culinary “Giro D’italia” (Tour of Italy) at Sarto for an aperitif cocktail reception and five-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings that showcase five select regions throughout Italy! Learn about how the regional pairings were created by Chef Phil Dushkewich, gain some Italian wine knowledge from a local wine expert, and enjoy the sounds of live jazz music during the evening. (Dinner menu and wine pairings will be listed online February 26.) The cost is $100 per person for an aperitif cocktail upon arrival, hors d’ouevres and the five-course tasting menu. Optional wine pairings are available for $50 per person. Taxes and gratuity will be added upon making your pre-paid reservation online.

What 451 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Providence County
Healthy
Providence County
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sarto offers a delightful dining experience with a "romantic ambiance" perfect for special occasions. The "outstanding service" and "deliciously crafted dishes" like bistro tenderloin and papadelle ragu make it a culinary gem. Conveniently located near PPAC, it's ideal for pre-theater meals. Expect a vibrant atmosphere with live jazz nights.

451 Reviews

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Dom
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and outstanding service! Ambiance was very nice too!
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Afarin
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very crowded and overbooked on V day. Food was okay. Staff were super busy so service was just okay.
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Susan
VIP
Greater Boston
129 reviews
5.0
129 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great meal here! Smelled delicious the moment we stepped in the door. We shared the Invernale salad (greens and beets! mmm!). We both had the Pork Roast meal and it was awesome! Tender, tasty pork and creamy polenta with Swiss Chard for the greens. Friendly waitstaff and a nice environment overall. Short walk to PPAC for a show after dinner.
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Kerry
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I have been here several times now and always love it! The service, the food and the drinks are superb.
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Steven
Greater Boston
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely phenomenal! The service not so much. Not sure it was the server or the kitchen - but it wasd a 6:00 reservation and we expected better. Will definitely revisit Sarto!!!!
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Brooke
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Brunch was absolutely delicious! The service was wonderful from the reservation process to the final check. They went the extra mile to make our experience for my husband's birthday special.
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Scott
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an outstanding experience. Seated at a window table by the pleasant hostess. Promptly attended to by the Seth, our waiter, and presented with the menu and specials. The food choices were outstanding. Our selections were served timely and hot and did not disappoint. The bistro tenderloin melts in your mouth and the papadelle ragu is phenomenal. Save room for the brown butter cake that provides a delicious end to a great all around experience.
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Andrei
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This place has a definite "student-run" feel to it, which is both charming and a bit chaotic. The service was friendly, if a little haphazard at times, like you'd expect from a group of young people juggling school and work. The Bistro food was OK, but overpriced and not as as good as in REAL Italian family restaurant – without any warm home-style Italian touch. The atmosphere was lively and energetic, with a constant buzz of loud conversations and Jazz music. It's the kind of place where you can come for a casual meal and enjoy the relaxed, student-driven Providence vibe.
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Ruben
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made a reservation here as I wanted to have dinner with my wife before heading over to the PPAC for a theatre performance. This was perfect as it is minutes walking distance from the theatre, the service is outstanding, polite and quick. It is more on the upscale side, however this is a great place for a special occasion, the ambience is very romantic, the dishes are very detailed and well constructed. I recommend this place for a great night out in Providence.
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Wendy
Rhode Island
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I dined at Sarto for the first time last night. It was a pre-show meal, as we had tickets at PPAC. What a lovely experience! Sarto hits the mark on every level. We are non-drinkers, and instead of feeling like we disappointed the server, we were offered flat or sparkling water (very European) with a sincere interest in accommodating our hydration - it's hard to describe, but it was sincere and appreciated. My husband is carnivore, I am vegetarian, and there is plenty to please us both. Phoebe, the manager excelled at table-touching, and Keeley (sp?), our server, was lovely. Thanks, Sarto... We will definitely be back! Wendy & Chris
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Sarto is rated 4.5 stars by 451 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

86 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903

Additional information

Cross Street
Weybosset Street
Area
Providence
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
https://www.sartoprovidence.com/
Phone number
(401) 270-0790

Sarto

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

"Jazz It Up" with Sarto - Jazz Night Table Service

Brunch with Sarto

"Giro d'Italia" Wine Dinner at Sarto

Menu

What 451 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Sarto restaurant rated?

Is Sarto currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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