Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Providence
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Providence
The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.
"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."
Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Providence using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.
Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!
#27. The River Bistro
- Rating: 3.8/5 (40 reviews)
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#26. Sarto Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (33 reviews)
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#25. Caspian Breakfast And Lunch
- Rating: 4.7/5 (12 reviews)
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#24. Bayberry Garden
- Rating: 4.3/5 (11 reviews)
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#23. Louis Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (56 reviews)
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#22. Vino Veritas
- Rating: 4.4/5 (19 reviews)
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#21. West Side Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
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#20. Roma
- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
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#19. White Electric Coffee Co-op
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
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#18. Troop PVD
- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
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#17. The Classic Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (101 reviews)
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#16. Plant City
- Rating: 4.1/5 (93 reviews)
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#15. Oberlin
- Rating: 4.3/5 (101 reviews)
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#14. Mare Rooftop
- Rating: 4.3/5 (68 reviews)
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#13. Brickway on Wickenden
- Rating: 4.1/5 (129 reviews)
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#12. Seaplane Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
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#11. Andreas Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (215 reviews)
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#10. Rogue Island Local Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (136 reviews)
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#9. Red Stripe
- Rating: 4/5 (443 reviews)
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#8. Bluefin Grille
- Rating: 4.3/5 (282 reviews)
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#7. Julian's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (314 reviews)
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#6. Circe Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (315 reviews)
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#5. Nick's on Broadway
- Rating: 4.4/5 (335 reviews)
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#4. Providence Oyster Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (407 reviews)
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#3. CAV Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (397 reviews)
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#2. Hemenway's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1597 reviews)
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#1. Massimo Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (762 reviews)
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