Pot au Feu Bistro

4.7

1342 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 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 1,342 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

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.

1,342 Reviews

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Jeffrey
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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kevin
Rhode Island
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great environment, service and quality of food is exceptional!!! Highly recommend!!
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Laurel
VIP
Greater Boston
63 reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive and friendly service. Food was authentic French food. They weren’t trying so hard as some other French restaurants do. It was hard to decide what to order. Desert menu didn’t disappoint with crepe Suzette and pot au chocolat. We will be back!
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Micheline
VIP
Rhode Island
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
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
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Sarah
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
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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Raymond
VIP
Greater Boston
76 reviews
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
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.
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Matt
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best hospitality experience we’ve had in Providence!
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Jack
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
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.
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Steven
VIP
Orlando
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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
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Lisa
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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

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 1342 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 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 1,342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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

How is Pot au Feu Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Pot au Feu Bistro currently accepting reservations?

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Order delivery or takeout

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