Cav Restaurant

The most adorable place that is well decorated for the holidays. Definitely suggest a reservation. Food was decent.

What a great find! The place has a super cute, chic antique vibe — perfect for a date night. We showed up with our two kids instead, and surprisingly, it still worked out great! The food was delicious and beautifully plated, and the service was genuinely top-notch — friendly, quick, and professional. The whole place has this cozy speakeasy feel that makes you want to stay a little longer. Definitely going on our “must-return” list (and maybe next time, without the kids ).

I have had several excellent dinner experiences at CAV, and was looking forward to trying brunch. Unfortunately, I was somewhat disappointed. The interior of CAV is eclectic in the best way. I've heard the owners traveled to Africa and returned with artifacts and a dream of opening a restaurant. I'm not sure. But the room is absolutely packed with interesting objects. For brunch this time, the food was all over the place. The coffee and desserts were delicious... These are the things they also offer at dinner time. The bruschetta was alright, but it, along with the other dishes we tried, displayed absolutely lazy and sloppy knife work. Ingredients were hacked into large chunks and uneven slices at a novice level. For my main, I got lobster and eggs. These were both cooked very well. But it was topped with this storebought-tasting, sickly syrupy Thai chili sauce which tainted the whole dish. The service was also haphazard. Our server was very nice, but the timing was off. Somebody took our menus before we had the chance to order. It took a long time to get our check and then get the cards run. We saw our server trying to complete shift change tasks; perhaps there's some process optimization that could be made to alleviate this midday scramble. Overall it was a pleasant brunch, but I know what CAV is capable of, and this brunch was not firing on all cylinders.

There’s a really rich food culture in RI and CAV is one of them. The food , the art filled environment with statues from all around the world and great service are all things I really appreciate and to get this all under one roof was an awesome experience! I live in NYC so I m somewhat jaded by eating out in other cities because I don’t feel like there’s a comparison to our rich and diverse food culture. However, this place made me question my own thoughts! Big portions too. I’ll definitely be back. Go here!!!

Would definitely recommend! Atmosphere and service were highlights, the interior is just as beautiful as the pictures while maintaining a sense of warmth and a quaint but lively feel. The food was very well put together and very good, steak was cooked perfectly and the presentation was impeccable. A bit on the pricy side but what isnt these days. As long as it is worth the price I am fine with it, and it definitely was. Looking forward to returning sometime to try other items.

A truly unique dining experience in the heart of downtown Providence. The restaurant’s elegant interior, adorned with distinctive antiques, transports you straight to Europe, creating an unforgettable ambiance. The menu is diverse and thoughtfully curated, offering everything from succulent duck to fresh, flavorful seafood. While prices lean toward the higher side, the quality, presentation, and overall experience make it well worth it. For exceptional service, a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, and outstanding cuisine, CAV is not to be missed.

First time in CAV and it was outstanding! Our server was on-point, the artifacts are amazing, and the food…. The food was excellent. We started with a gin martini and a lychee martini. Fresh and delicious. Perfectly poured. Then apps were walnut crusted Brie and calamari. So good. And large portions for the money. I got the scallops and shrimp, while hubby got the bolognese. I’ll let the picture speak for themselves. I HIGHLY recommend this place. You won’t regret it. Also met one of the owners, John, who was so nice! Make this a must stop when you’re in Providence.

We were pretty impressed coming in, last minute choice and everything was amazing. The food was great, the drinks, the bartender was great, since we sat at the bar, he was very attentive! We will be back! Check this place out you won’t be disappointed.