Sometimes, there’s a place in Rhode Island where it all comes together. Thayer Street in Providence is such a place, and a foodie’s dream come true. It has an incredible array of restaurants of every kind, representing cuisine from around the globe. Thayer Street, in the heart of College Hill on Providence’s East Side, is always bustling. It’s easy walking with as much variety in the people as in restaurants. Take a walk down Thayer and check out some of the delicious places to eat that will cover everyone’s tastes.
- Mediterranean - Paragon Viva, 234 Thayer St.
Facebook/ ParagonViva This place originally opened in 1994, and they’re still serving Mediterranean fare in a friendly, European, Bistro/Café style atmosphere.
Facebook/ Paragon Viva Enjoy delicious Mediterranian dishes like this Lamb Madonna bowl.
- Italian - Antonio’s Pizza, 258 Thayer St.
Facebook/ Antonio’s Pizza It’s a casual pizzeria chain with traditional, thin-crust & Sicilian pizza, plus wings, pasta & subs.
Facebook/ Antonio’s Pizza Specialty pizzas include Grilled Chicken, Steak and Onion, and Eggplant.
- Indian - Kabob and Curry, 261 Thayer St.
Facebook/ Kabob and Curry Enjoy a menu from all around India, including veggie, gluten and dairy-free, vegan, and celeriac options.
Facebook/ Kabob and Curry They have a large selection of flavorful bowls and salads like this Chicken Malai Kabob Salad.
- Greek - Andreas, 268 Thayer St.
Facebook/ Andreas Providence Sip on a glass of retsina and sample the authentic Greek & American cuisine.
Facebook/ Andreas They feature real Greek recipes handed down for generations, like this Sea Bass in foil with a Greek Summer Salad.
- Chinese - Shanghai, 272 Thayer St.
Facebook/ Shanghai Restaurant Find some of the best Asian Food in Rhode Island at Shanghai on Thayer Street.
Facebook/ Shanghai Restaurant Lobster, Shrimp and Vegetable Nime Chow are just a few of the delicious items on the menu.
- Mexican - Bajas Tex Mex Grille, 273 Thayer St.
Bajas Tex Mex Grille Thayer Street has authentic Mexican food at Bajas Tex Mex Grill, including burritos, tacos, and other mouthwatering favorites.
Baja’s Tex Mex Grille The menu features quesadillas, chimichangas, nachos, dinner combos, and other delicious Mexican options.
- American Barbecue - Durk’s Bar B Q, 275 Thayer St.
Facebook/ Durk’s Bar B Q Durk’s brings authentic, Texas-style barbecue to Providence with a full bar featuring the #whiskeywall, craft cocktails, and beers.
Facebook/ Durk’s Bar B Q Get barbecue by the 1/2 pound. Sliced Brisket, Chopped Brisket, Pulled Pork, Pork Ribs, Pork Belly, Chicken Leg, and Sausage.
- Middle Eastern - East Side Pockets, 278 Thayer St.
East Side Pockets Since 1997, this family owned and operated business has been serving up the best Falafel around.
Facebook/ East Side Pockets There are also Middle Eastern favorites like Hummus, Grape Leaves, Baba Ghanouj, Tzaziki, Tabouleh, Kafka Kabob Wraps, and more mouthwatering delights.
Thayer Street in Providence offers up an incredible array of dining choices. Which one will you try next?
Facebook/ ParagonViva
This place originally opened in 1994, and they’re still serving Mediterranean fare in a friendly, European, Bistro/Café style atmosphere.
Facebook/ Paragon Viva
Enjoy delicious Mediterranian dishes like this Lamb Madonna bowl.
Facebook/ Antonio’s Pizza
It’s a casual pizzeria chain with traditional, thin-crust & Sicilian pizza, plus wings, pasta & subs.
Specialty pizzas include Grilled Chicken, Steak and Onion, and Eggplant.
Facebook/ Kabob and Curry
Enjoy a menu from all around India, including veggie, gluten and dairy-free, vegan, and celeriac options.
They have a large selection of flavorful bowls and salads like this Chicken Malai Kabob Salad.
Facebook/ Andreas Providence
Sip on a glass of retsina and sample the authentic Greek & American cuisine.
Facebook/ Andreas
They feature real Greek recipes handed down for generations, like this Sea Bass in foil with a Greek Summer Salad.
Facebook/ Shanghai Restaurant
Find some of the best Asian Food in Rhode Island at Shanghai on Thayer Street.
Lobster, Shrimp and Vegetable Nime Chow are just a few of the delicious items on the menu.
Bajas Tex Mex Grille
Thayer Street has authentic Mexican food at Bajas Tex Mex Grill, including burritos, tacos, and other mouthwatering favorites.
Baja’s Tex Mex Grille
The menu features quesadillas, chimichangas, nachos, dinner combos, and other delicious Mexican options.
Facebook/ Durk’s Bar B Q
Durk’s brings authentic, Texas-style barbecue to Providence with a full bar featuring the #whiskeywall, craft cocktails, and beers.
Get barbecue by the 1/2 pound. Sliced Brisket, Chopped Brisket, Pulled Pork, Pork Ribs, Pork Belly, Chicken Leg, and Sausage.
East Side Pockets
Since 1997, this family owned and operated business has been serving up the best Falafel around.
Facebook/ East Side Pockets
There are also Middle Eastern favorites like Hummus, Grape Leaves, Baba Ghanouj, Tzaziki, Tabouleh, Kafka Kabob Wraps, and more mouthwatering delights.
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