Very fun neighborhood near the hotel. There is so much good food over here from Dolores to Persimmon on the higher end, to The East End for cocktails and bar eats. Lot's of pubs in a very walkable area.
Federal Hill is the historically "Italian" neighborhood of Providence. It's well known for incredible food and night life. A few of our favorites are Cassarino's and Massimo's.
Rhode Island is known for clam shacks and seafood. This is the best place for NE Fried fish, lobster rolls and chowder. There original place is just a shipping container and patio, but they now have a true brick and mortar location on the East Side of town.