Pawtucket’s best local businesses

The 57 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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57 businesses across 7 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants25 places · newest: Chinatown On Thayer, Aug 2
• 02Shopping5 places · newest: Rhody Craft, Aug 2
• 03Entertainment6 places · newest: La Gondola Providence, Aug 2
• 04Bakeries & Sweets3 places · newest: LaSalle Bakery, Jul 21
• 05Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage3 places · newest: Rhode Island Antiques Mall, Aug 2
• 06Arts & Culture5 places · newest: Cape Verdean Museum, Jul 21
• 07Home & Garden4 places · newest: Sal's Furniture Co., Aug 2

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• Moss Salon

  Beauty

  Experienced hairstylists provide cuts, coloring, and other services at this professional salon.

  114 N Main St (Providence) · moss-salon-ri.com ↗

• Palo

  Nightlife

  Laid-back, rustic Spanish eatery offering tapas, seafood, charcuterie & meat plates, plus cocktails.

  3 Steeple St (Providence) · paloprovidence.com ↗

• The XO Bar

  Nightlife

  Craving a properly made cocktail and some actual atmosphere? The XO Bar nails the neighborhood lounge thing with live jazz, comedy nights,…

  125 N Main St (Providence) · thexobar.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 28

• Providence Place

  Other

  Polished, multilevel retail center with brand-name stores, casual restaurants & a multiplex cinema.

  One Providence Pl (Providence) · providenceplace.com ↗

• risd:store

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Source for art supplies and paper for students and professionals.

  30 N Main St (Providence) · risdstore.com ↗

• Skinsational Laser and Liposculpture Center by Dr. Luciano

  Health & Wellness

  Providence's own Skinsational Laser and Liposculpture Center by Dr. Luciano pairs over thirty years of surgical expertise with legit med…

  1 Randall Square Ste 405 (Providence) · skinsationallasercenter.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 28

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