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Oberlin

$31 to $50

Italian

266 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903

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Oberlin

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

Providence

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for outdoor dining

A cozy spot with an open kitchen serving seasonal small plates like handmade pastas, local vegetables, sourdough breads & lots of Rhode Island seafood.

Walk-in seating is welcome and available.

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2026

From the OpenTable editors: At Benjamin Sukle's downtown Providence restaurant local crudo arrives with little more than good olive oil and sea salt, letting the fish speak. The whole roasted fish changes with the catch and is often paired with housemade pasta built around whatever is seasonal. This type of restraint is at the very essence of Oberlin. The open room on Westminster Street is colorful with counter seating at the bar and a patio for warmer months. “The New York Times” gave it two stars, and “Bon Appétit” named it one of the best new restaurants in America when it opened. It has only gotten better since.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Contact
(401) 588-8755
Website
https://oberlinrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Private Dining Options for Oberlin Restaurant.
Private party contact
Christine Federman: (918) 519-4549

Location
266 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903
Award-winning
1. OpenTable Icons 2026
Neighborhood
Providence
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Indoor Dining
1 - 7 people
Multiple dates available
Please note that your table is reserved for two hours. Reservation for parties of 1 to 7 Kitchen Counter, Table
Large Party Reservation
8 - 14 people
Multiple dates available
For parties of 8 or more, a minimum food and beverage order of $65 per guest is required. For parties of 12 or more, a preset menu is required. This is based on guest choices from the current dinner menu. A credit card hold of $20 per person will be placed at the time of booking. You may cancel your reservation or adjust the number of guests up to 48 hours before your reservation time to receive a refund. If the total order amount falls short of the minimum per person, the difference will be added to your bill on the night of your event. Additionally, a 20% gratuity, taxes, and any amount exceeding the minimum order will be automatically applied.

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Reviews

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4.6

(103)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Providence
Innovative
Providence
Great for outdoor dining
Providence County
Innovative
Providence County
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

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Oberlin in Providence is a culinary delight offering "amazing food and people." The menu shines with innovative, seasonal dishes like delicate gnudi, flavorful crudo, and standout lasagna. The atmosphere is vibrant yet intimate, perfect for any occasion. Service is "excellent," with attentive staff enhancing the dining experience. Highly recommended!

103 Reviews

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Derrick Gold
Greater Boston4 reviews
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Just a general disappointment. Despite having a reservation, we were sat next to the front door in the bar area. We ordered drinks and we’re served incredibly small portions of alcohol. We ordered entrées, and then we’re told that they were out of that food. We then ordered a bunch of appetizers as a meal, and for some reason brought them out one after another instead of all at once. This all took an incredibly long time and we just wanted to leave. The food itself was fine, but small things were technically wrong. The Crudo tasted like it had been sitting in lemon juice, I could not even taste the fish. The cheese plate was incredibly sparse. We ordered dessert, and that was taking forever too, so we asked for to go. Our waitress, who I think was trying to apologize for the time, brought out a bowl of ice cream? Again, I don’t think she understood why we were leaving or that we were leaving. All of this for $150, not a very good value. I don’t think I will be back.
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michael
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was fantastic. For appetizers, my wife and I shared the Bluefin Toro, spicy mussels & NE cheese plate. For our mains, my wife had Malfadine pasta & I had the Tuna Saltimbocca. Everything was delicious!!!
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Shannon Gold
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing , creative food. Service was attentive and knowledgeable, made for a great pre-theater meal!
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Katharina
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Oberlin, the food is exceptional and the service very friendly combined with the nice setting and atmosphere. We will keep coming back!
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Steve
Tampa2 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 30, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The draft from sitting in front of the windows, total bummer. As if an air system was behind the booth. With the price you’re paying there. Someone has to have a creative solution. That’s crazy to look pass. I must need context, but the Barbra Streisand projection just odd and out of place. What’s the significance?
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aaron
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner all around. Service was great. Oberlin has some amazing food and people.
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Angelo
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Très bel endroit. Service très agréable et professionnel. Nous avions la chance d’être assis juste devant le four à bois où la majorité des plats sont cuits! Le chef maîtrise parfaitement ce type de cuisson assez particulière qui donne un goût à part aux préparations. En entrée nous avons goûté la mortadelle maison, un délice. En plat nous avons pris la lasagne (un peu moins de noix aurait permis de mieux profiter des saveurs) et les pâtes caccio et peppe presque parfaites (il manquait un poivre un peu plus goûteux du type poivre sauvage voatsiperifery par exemple).
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Anne
Tampa5 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Comfortable dining experience before PPAC will go back again we won't have linguine with crab again but fennel salad delicious. Looking forward to their take on lasagna and their roasted chicken looked awesome..sat at counter near brick oven
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Cate
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oberlin is consistently exceptional with a seasonal changing menu but some solid favorites that remain. Service is impeccable and atmosphere is lively and fun. Perfect for group or date, or solo eating at the bar.
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Peter Gold
Indiana23 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious, bread, pasta, and especially desserts. Service was prompt, friendly and courteous.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Contact
(401) 588-8755
Website
https://oberlinrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Private Dining Options for Oberlin Restaurant.
Private party contact
Christine Federman: (918) 519-4549

Location
266 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903
Award-winning
1. OpenTable Icons 2026
Neighborhood
Providence
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

If you’re hoping to walk in, try arriving early in the dinner shift (around opening/6pm), diners report lucking out then; if you want a festive, lively night, summer patio evenings and holidays like the Fourth of July are especially spirited.

Oberlin offers a cozy main dining room, a lively bar and an open kitchen with a chef’s/kitchen counter next to the wood-fired oven, plus an outdoor patio, private parties are also welcome.

Yes, Oberlin is often recommended for date night and anniversaries, with guests praising its intimate, cool vibe and attentive service.

Yes, Oberlin offers outdoor seating: multiple guests describe dining on the patio or sitting outside, enjoying warm evenings and courtyard events.

Guests frequently describe portions as generous or "nice, " with reviewers noting family-style service and generous pasta servings.

Saturday brunch is a guest favorite at Oberlin, reviewers praise the weekend pastries, pancakes and enjoying brunch on a Saturday afternoon.

Oberlin feels cozy and intimate with an open kitchen and wood‑fired/brick oven, guests describe a warm, engaging dining room that can be lively yet still easy for conversation.

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Oberlin

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

Providence

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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