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Pot au Feu Bistro, Providence, RI
Pot au Feu Bistro, Providence, RI
Pot au Feu Bistro, Providence, RI
Pot au Feu Bistro, Providence, RI
Pot au Feu Bistro, Providence, RI

Pot au Feu Bistro

4.8
4.8
1379 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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

Menu

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What 1,379 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Romantic

  • Providence County

    Best Service

  • Providence County

    Best Ambiance

  • Providence County

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pot au Feu Bistro in Providence is celebrated for its "delicious food and beautiful presentations." Guests rave about the "best French onion soup" and "superb French cuisine." The "warm, welcoming ambiance" and attention from owner Bob Burke create a "cozy and charming" experience. It's a "Providence gem" for "romantic dinners and special occasions."
1,379 Reviews

  1. Kevin VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meet my wife 30 years ago and dined here on our first date. Came back for our 25th anniversary and this bistro still has the same warm romantic charm. Thank you for preserving this great place for a french style romantic dinner.

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  2. Micheline VIP

    Rhode Island32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is delicious, service always friendly ,professional and attentive. The absolute best old fashion I’ve ever had. Our favorite restaurant in New England

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  3. Ernest

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant! Bob Burke does a great job of making you feel comfortable and shares his joy of food and drink with you. My wife and I have taken our 16 year old grandson and his girlfriend a couple of times. They absolutely love everything about Pot Au Feu.

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  4. Danni

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, wine, people - do yourself a favor and enjoy this Providence gem.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Rose

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and beautiful presentations. The staff is amazing and made me feel so special. I started with the French Onion Soup which is the best I’ve ever had. Better than Paris lol! Bob Burke welcomes each guest and truly made Elise and I feel like we were the only ones there. I highly recommend the Pot Au Feu!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Marc VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing meal with superb service at the restaurant that Bob helped me to propose 35 years ago. The warm crusty bread, crumbled blue cheese on the salad, the onion soup and the pot au feu were french cuisine at its best. As was the rich delectable beef bourguinon and creme brulee. RI is lucky to still have this top class dining experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Micheline VIP

    Rhode Island32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always, it’s always a treat to dine at Pot au Feu. Great food, great service, excellent atmosphere

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Bill

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy French Bistro in Providence. Service outstanding. Authentic French cuisine from the first course until the crepes Suzette for dessert!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Anthony

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a terrific and romantic dinner. The service was excellent, the food was terrific, and the wine was great. We ordered a bottle of wine, appetizers, dinner, and desert. Everything was amazing. I look forward to our next visit.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Denise VIP

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, first time and was very satisfied. A special menu and service was excellent.

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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 1379 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 1 time today
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
  • 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
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