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My husband and I went her on a whim 2 Friday nights ago. It had no user reviews at the time, but we knew a friend who had given it a great editorial review, so we thought we'd give it a go. Have to say it was the best night and meal I've had in Providence. Although a small space, Chinese Laundry is unique in that it has 4 distinct spaces... an intimate upstairs lounge, a first floor bar, main diningroom (very small) and a VIP area below for group dining. They encourage you to move from space to space and make it very easy by carrying drinks, transferring bills, communicating between waitstaff about patrons, etc. We started at the upstairs lounge and although we were the first that evening, the 2 gals manning the tables were fun and inviting. You kind of feel like you're in your livingroom, so the conversation between folks is natural (and you almost feel rude if you don't say hello to new visitors entering the room). Pros: Ambience, Food, Staff Cons: Small Diningroom (as they get more popular, not sure how they'll handle the demand) more

Lets keep this short and sweet, go to Chinese Laundry. I know its part of the Chow Fun Food Group which has some of Providences best restaurants, but this one stands alone. You feel like youre not in Providence when youre there, its really a much needed breath of fresh air. I only had sushi at the bar, but it was by far the best in town that I've had, everything else is just so cookie cutter compared to it. I had a great bartender, awesome drinks, try the Lychee martini, very tasty, dvd's in the bathroom playing kung fu and a glass floor in the dinning room which looks into a private room. The place was packed and I know why, I write online a lot and usually find a flaw somewhere, but they were on their game down to the valet. Nice looking staff too, I'll be back! more

I have to say, as a frequent visitor to Providence Restaurants I cant tell you how amazed I was by the Chinese Laundry. I heard people complain about the size and price so it took me awhile to go there but now that I have all I can say is WOW! I travel a lot and Providence bumms me out, all the restaurants are so, well for lack of a better word, Providency. So many just fall short and this one really does it right. Amazing service, thank you Debra Lee, great food, king crab and pork belly, 2 of my favorite things done beyond perfectly and in a perfect sleek ambiance. I have been back 3 times now and it always holds up. I look forward to next time already. Oh, cool lounge too guys, nice job! more