Pot au Feu Bistro

4.8

1351 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,351 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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Rhode Island
Best Ambiance
Rhode Island
Great for fine wines
Rhode Island
Romantic
Providence County
Best Ambiance
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.

1,351 Reviews

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Barbara
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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!
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Jeanette
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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.
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Margaret
VIP
Greater Boston
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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.
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David
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fabulous! We can’t wait to visit again!
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Rick
VIP
Greater Boston
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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.
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Rick
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is a marvelous restaurant. There are many in the Providence area. If you’re here for a short time I definitely recommend you try it. Service was spectacular. Food was marvelous a very enjoyable evening.
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Timothy
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, great atmosphere, 10/10.
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Norma
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The owner always greets everyone as if they are special. The servers are wonderful and the food is always perfection.
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Chase
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service here is excellent and the ambiance is cozy. The appetizers like the escargot are delicious, as are the desserts and the sauces. Other aspects like steak quality & doneness, however, can be inconsistent and not up to the same quality. I do love this place though and hope they can improve on the rough edges.
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Jeffrey
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Descending down the stairs into this warm, cozy nook of rustic wood and rough-hewn stone, I reflected there was no place I’d rather be on a cool, drizzly, and foggy night. Greeted by “Bonsoir”, it literally felt like we’d arrived in Paris. Bread and salad are included with all the entrees (increasingly rare these days), and the food was very French and very delicious. It was topped off by the best crème brûlée I’ve ever had.
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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 1351 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

44 Custom House Street, Providence, RI 02903

Additional information

Cross street
Weybosset Street - 1 block from the Historic Arcade
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.potaufeuri.com/
Phone number
(401) 273-8953

Pot au Feu Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Boeuf a la Bourguignon

Steak Frites

Filet Mignon aux Champignons

Menu

What 1,351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Pot au Feu Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Order delivery or takeout

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