Food & Drink

Rhode Island's culinary landscape serves up everything from wood-fired pizza in Federal Hill and authentic Portuguese fare in East Providence to Vietnamese pho joints and upscale dining second to none. From family-run Italian spots serving generations-old recipes to corner bakeries crafting Portuguese sweet bread, and classic hot wiener joints to fresh-caught seafood by the coast, every bite tells a delicious story. Sip your way through award-winning breweries, distilleries, and wineries, or join locals at summer food festivals. Each spot tells its own delicious story, from waterfront seafood shacks to innovative chef-driven restaurants.  Food lovers, mark your calendars! Throughout the year, Rhode Island comes alive with mouthwatering festivals. Sample your way through Providence Restaurant Weeks, feast at the legendary Charlestown Seafood Festival, or savor ocean-fresh catches at the scenic Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival. Each event showcases the flavors that make Rhode Island unforgettable. Annual events can be found here.