A walking tour of Federal Hill in Providence, Rhode Island

For more than a century, Federal Hill has been the center of Italian-American culture in Rhode Island. Known locally as "The Hill," this culinary hub is home to some of the most storied dining establishments in the Northeast. Atwells Avenue is the main drag. It starts at Broadway, across the street from the Hilton Providence, and continues across Route 6 before merging with Manton Avenue.
The majority of the destination restaurants and specialty stores in Federal Hill are located along Atwells, between Bradford and America Streets. The basil, mozzarella and tomato colors of the Italian flag are painted into this bustling thoroughfare, which is closed to motor vehicles on Friday and Saturday evenings during the summer for Al Fresco on the Hill. There are also some notable bakeries and pizzerias along Spruce, which overlooks the Huntington Expressway.
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[@StellarLlama]

charming

[@brianmayroam]

And THANK YOU for watching!

[@manny4686]

Federal Hill in Providence is the best place to go if you want Italian food and love Italian people there are awesome I love it there been going there for years. I am Portuguese and I enjoy going to Federal Hill thank you for sharing this video. 👍🇺🇸🍽️🙏🏼

[@brianmayroam]

Have you been to ironbound in Newark ?

[@rickperrotta]

I grew up in Rhode Island. In the 1950's my grandfather would take me from his home off Willow Street to Atwells Avenue for shopping and visiting with friends. At that time there were cart vendors all along the street selling vegetables, poultry and meats. What a wonderful time! I live in California now but every time I visit Rhody to see family I go to the Hill for some great food and supplies. Then I head down to Olneyville for a New York System Wiener or two, or three!

[@brianmayroam]

Thanks for commenting. Not familiar with Olneyville.

[@HankSnatchez]

​@brianmayroam you have to go for the hot weinies!

[@tony-ce7qp]

i love pana vino as well!

[@briancicioni194]

Tony, I was also able to try a couple places outside Fed Hill.

[@tony-ce7qp]

great video for sure!

[@brianmayroam]

Thanks Tony!

[@luisavargas_lv7wellnesstherapy]

Gracias, thanks now i want to go.

[@brianmayroam]

It’s best during summer I think

[@mynameis9057]

So great to see the many places of my life flash by again from childhood! Our family has enjoyed the many excellent restaurants you've highlighted on your tour,some on a weekly basis for decades! Kevin is a great friend of mine and the food at Venda is delicious! For people who're looking for a spectacular Italian culinary treat as well as plenty of others,try the Hill!!! From Angelos to Venda,The Blue Grotto, Sicilia's pizza or many of the places you just have to discover yourself,you won't be disappointed! Mangia!!!

[@brianmayroam]

Thanks for watching. Hope to go back soon.

[@kathleenreed2801]

Pane e Vino is my favorite!! Best food on the hill!

[@brianmayroam]

@@kathleenreed2801 I don’t have a favorite, but pane is up there for sure.

[@HenrySousa-n2c]

Thanks so much for this cool video...I haven't been to Camille`s Restaurant in 60 years... One of my best friends growing up was Joey Balasco, his dad was the head chef back then... ...Artist, Old Naples Florida🌴🎨

[@brianmayroam]

Thanks 🙏 I enjoyed Angelo’s as well

[@gregoryobrien7079]

Joey BALASCO SR. was my bro ! best friend ( rip) we worked together and we rode together , i work with Joey in a few different places me and Joey both were seasoned chefs I worked at Camille's back in the 90s and I worked at a few other places on the hill including the blue grotto. venda ravioli was the place I would go to before my work/shift to be inspired to create new dishes / specials for that day ! Hands-down best go to on Federal Hill . venda raviolis always impressed me with the quality , authenticity and variety of their food ! Although I make my snail salad chunky with just extra-virgin olive oil . Venda makes a great salad

[@manny4686]

I love stale salad, the regular way the Italians make it. It is awesome.👍🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@brianmayroam]

Stale salad? 🥗

[@Saintdidntdoit]

As a rhode island resident I can confirm that is how we cross the street

[@brianmayroam]

Thanks for watching and be safe!

[@barbaramccrary572]

Is the Greek place still open

[@brianmayroam]

Hi Barbara. Which Greek place?

[@kathleenreed2801]

I think not. Meddteranio or something it was called. That closed in like 2015 to make way for il Massimo

[@kathleenreed2801]

Zooma and Bacco are both closed now as well as the tap house

[@donseagrave]

so funny starts with the pineapple which is wrong...lmao

[@brianmayroam]

Hi Don. THANK YOU so much for watching!

[@ChowdahHead]

I prefer my snails cut into chunks. No celery, no nothing just snails, olive oil, lemon and fresh Italian parsley. You can add other ingredients like hot sauce afterwards. It's my preferences but Venda is a wonderful store.

[@thekungfuconnection4370]

it's not a pineapple and why would they shut the street down to pedestrians? 15:19

[@brianmayroam]

For al fresco dining

[@HenrySousa-n2c]

ITS A PINECONE ?

[@briancicioni194]

@@HenrySousa-n2c I probably made a mistake there

[@haileylorati9280]

They don't shut the street down "to" pedestrians but "for"'pedestrians. It is indeed a pinecone and not at all a pineapple.

[@HenrySousa-n2c]

Good morning☕, Yes the Pinecone is the Roman Empire welcoming symbol🌴🎨@@haileylorati9280

[@HankSnatchez]

Ahhh snail salad. We used to get it shipped to Florida from Johnston

[@brianmayroam]

@@HankSnatchez 😮 that’s quite the journey

[@paddyodriscoll8648]

You said, “They shut off the street to pedestrians.” …. I think you might need to restate that more accurately.

[@brianmayroam]

Hi Paddy. I'll get right on overdubbing that line! Thanks for watching.

[@arindamsinha6723]

Judge Caprio.

[@brianmayroam]

Thanks for watching!

[@KMC544]

Pineapple 😂😂😂

[@brianmayroam]

I prefer my pineapple grilled and sprinkled with cinnamon