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Providence

$$$-$$$$, Seafood, Hollywood

User Rating: **** 3.9

Fodor's Review:

Since its opening in 2005, chef-owner Michael Cimarusti quickly elevated Providence to the ranks of America's finest seafood restaurants. Activity in the elegant dining room, dappled by subtle nautical accents, is smoothly overseen by co-owner-general manager Donato Poto as well-heeled patrons work their way through nine-course tasting menus. Obsessed with quality and freshness, the meticulous chef maintains a network of specialty purveyors, some of whom tip him off to their catch before it even hits the dock. This exquisite seafood then gets the Cimarusti treatment of French technique, traditional American themes, and Asian accents. For instance, you might find an indulgent combination of foie gras and lobster, Arctic char with a black tea infusion, or big eye tuna paired with Japanese sword squid, fennel, and oven-dried tomatoes.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Overrated!!!!

Posted by admtrekken from Los Angeles on 2/1/07

It's amazing what you can't get for $350.00 these days...

FOOD: 3.0

ATMOSPHERE: 5.0

SERVICE: 5.0

VALUE: 1.0

RATING: 3.4

Greatly disappointed

Posted by slfberg from Los Angeles on 11/28/06

Very disappointed. The food was mediocre. Beatiful space, high prices and nothing special with regard to the food. My husband and I would never go back and we dine out 5 nights a week.

FOOD: 3.0

ATMOSPHERE: 5.0

SERVICE: 3.0

VALUE: 2.0

RATING: 3.2