De Pasquale Square

A vibrant urban center offering Italian cuisine and an amazing dining atmosphere.

In the Federal Hill district of Providence, Rhode Island, there is an area where Italian immigrants called home. Tens of thousands of immigrant families packed into the narrow streets in this part of town. One of the earliest Italian arrivals on the Hill was Antonio Cappelli in 1909. All along the streets, pushcarts were selling every kind of fruit and vegetable imaginable. In the late 1970s, there was an effort to renovate and rehabilitate the area of Atwells Avenue. De Pasquale Square was designed by Albert Veri first and later completed by Bradford Associates. The entire De Pasquale Avenue was closed off, and in the center of it all, they set up a quatrefoil fountain.

Restaurants line both sides of the square, and in seasonable weather, crowds tend to gather and enjoy listening to the live bands, eating, dancing, and people-watching. You will see locals and tourists alike at De Pasquale Square. The restaurants, bars, markets, cafes, and bakeries make it fun and convenient. The outdoor atrium is a great gathering place near the fountain to sit and enjoy the atmosphere. If you're visiting Providence, Rhode Island, you won't want to miss out on this neat city center.