North Providence

north suburb · 02904

North Providence is the inner ring done unglamorously: triple-deckers, Mineral Spring Avenue strip malls, and a dating pool that mostly works in Providence and sleeps here. The upside is geography. You are ten minutes from Federal Hill, fifteen from the East Side, and paying suburban rent for the privilege. The downside is that nothing on the main drag will ever be the date itself; it is a launchpad, not a destination. Bring someone here for the second drink after dinner downtown, not the first. Locals know the Italian bakeries and the Stop and Shop parking lot. Outsiders see a blur on Route 146.

$38,844

median income

$1,289

median rent

The data

North Providence by the numbers

Median individual income in North Providence is about $38.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in North Providence pays about $1,290 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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19 spots across North Providence

North Providence
Drinks
Camp Nowhere
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,522
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1838 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,522 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Camp Nowhere.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 1 AM
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 1 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
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North Providence
Dining
Gracie's
Fine dining restaurant★ 4.7 · 678
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
194 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 678 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Gracie's.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 8 PM
Thu5 to 8 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
Sun5 to 8 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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North Providence
Dining
Il Fornello
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 523
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
16 Josephine St, North Providence, RI 02904
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 523 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Il Fornello.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 8 PM
Tue4 to 8 PM
Wed4 to 8 PM
Thu4 to 8 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
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North Providence
Dining
Sorrento Restaurant
Italian restaurant★ 4.4 · 503
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1848 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 503 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Sorrento Restaurant.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed3:30 to 9 PM
Thu3:30 to 9 PM
Fri3:30 to 9 PM
Sat3:30 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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North Providence
Drinks
Marcelino's Boutique Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 391
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1 W Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 391 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Marcelino's Boutique Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun5 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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North Providence
Dining
New Rivers
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 303
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
7 Steeple St, Providence, RI 02903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 303 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at New Rivers.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat4:30 to 9:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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North Providence
Cafés
Cool Licks Creamery
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 287
Wheelchair access
Find it
1808 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 287 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cool Licks Creamery.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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North Providence
Drinks
JL's Dana's Sports Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 210
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1410R Mineral Spring Ave, 530 Woodward Rd, North Providence, RI 02904
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 210 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at JL's Dana's Sports Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 1 AM
Tue10:30 AM to 1 AM
Wed10:30 AM to 1 AM
Thu10:30 AM to 1 AM
Fri10:30 AM to 1 AM
Sat10:30 AM to 1 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Contact
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North Providence
Dining
Posillipo
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 209
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
103 Waterman Ave, North Providence, RI 02911
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 209 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Posillipo.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 9:30 PM
Thu5 to 9:30 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat5 to 9:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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North Providence
Cafés
Puffy Puffs
Dessert shop$$$$★ 4.9 · 170
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1860 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 170 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Puffy Puffs.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue2 to 11 PM
Wed2 to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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North Providence
Drinks
Bella Luna Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.6 · 130
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1839 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 130 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bella Luna Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri2 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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North Providence
Activity
Button Hole
Golf course★ 4.5 · 112
Wheelchair access
Find it
1 Buttonhole Dr, Providence, RI 02909
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 112 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Button Hole.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 8 PM
Tue8 AM to 8 PM
Wed8 AM to 8 PM
Thu8 AM to 8 PM
Fri8 AM to 8 PM
Sat8 AM to 5 PM
Sun8 AM to 8 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Providence
Drinks
The XO Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 82
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
125 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 82 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The XO Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat4 PM to 1 AM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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North Providence
Dining
The Pub on 1
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 54
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1 Overlook Cir, North Providence, RI 02904
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 54 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Pub on 1.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 8 PM
Tue12 to 8 PM
Wed12 to 8 PM
Thu12 to 8 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 8 PM
Sun12 to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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North Providence
Drinks
Larry's Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 53
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2055 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 53 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Larry's Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 1 AM
Tue10 AM to 1 AM
Wed10 AM to 1 AM
Thu10 AM to 1 AM
Fri10 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun12 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
North Providence
Dining
La Dolce Vita Cafe
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 51
Wheelchair access
Find it
1706 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at La Dolce Vita Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue9 AM to 5 PM
Wed9 AM to 5 PM
Thu9 AM to 5 PM
Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Sat9 AM to 5 PM
Sun9 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Providence
Drinks
Woodward Rd Social Club
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 47
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
North Providence, RI 02904
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 47 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Woodward Rd Social Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 1 AM
Tue3 PM to 1 AM
Wed3 PM to 1 AM
Thu3 PM to 1 AM
Fri3 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Maps
North Providence
Drinks
Esther's High Dive
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 46
Wheelchair access
Find it
191 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Esther's High Dive.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
Sun5 PM to 12 AM
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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North Providence
Drinks
Acorn Room Cocktails And Gatherings
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 32
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2209 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02911
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Acorn Room Cocktails And Gatherings.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 3 PM
Tue7 AM to 3 PM
Wed7 AM to 3 PM, 4 PM to 1 AM
Thu7 AM to 3 PM, 4 PM to 1 AM
Fri7 AM to 3 PM, 4 PM to 1 AM
Sat7 AM to 3 PM, 4 PM to 1 AM
Sun7 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps

North Providence

North Providence by the numbers

Local date spots

Camp Nowhere

Gracie's

Il Fornello

Sorrento Restaurant

Marcelino's Boutique Bar

New Rivers

Cool Licks Creamery

JL's Dana's Sports Lounge

Posillipo

Puffy Puffs

Bella Luna Bar & Grill

Button Hole

The XO Bar

The Pub on 1

Larry's Lounge

La Dolce Vita Cafe

Woodward Rd Social Club

Esther's High Dive

Acorn Room Cocktails And Gatherings

Reach North Providence singles right where they plan dates.