Federal Hill Named Top 5 “Little Italy Neighborhood” in U.S.

Federal Hill Named Top 5 “Little Italy Neighborhood” in U.S.

Providence’s Federal Hill was named in the “five best Little Italy neighborhoods” in the U.S. this week by Travel + Leisure. 

Number one in the ranking was Boston’s North End, followed by San Diego’s Little Italy. 

Federal Hill was number three, followed by New York City’s Little Italy and South Philadelphia’s Ninth Street Italian Market. 

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Travel + Leisure’s Giovanna Carvetta writes of choosing Federal Hill: 

Providence’s Little Italy in historic Federal Hill covers both Atwells Avenue and Spruce Street and has embraced Italian immigrants since the early 1900s. This bustling community has maintained its charm and continues to encapsulate the essence of a true Little Italy neighborhood through specialty stores like Venda Ravioli and Tony’s Colonial Foods, its pastry shops, and its classic Italian-American restaurants. 

No trip to Federal Hill would be complete without stopping by Scialo Brothers Bakery for a sfogliatella (a traditional pastry from Naples) or other beloved Italian cookies. Dine at Il Massimo for Italian favorites like spaghettoni alla carbonara, or enjoy a fresh take on Southern Italian cuisine paired with a wine from the entirely Italian wine list at Pane e Vino.

In 2018, Federal Hill business leaders attempted to get the state and RI DOT to put up "Little Italy" signage 

Read that story here.