Los Andes
Providence
Restaurant in Providence, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Los Andes is a practical Providence pick when the goal is an easy, social dinner rather than a polished special-occasion room. It is strongest for repeat visitors who want a change from the city's Italian defaults and weaker for diners who need formal service cues, published pricing certainty, or a quiet, highly planned night.
About Los Andes
Los Andes is a Providence dinner option with casual dress and evening hours Wednesday through Sunday. For planning, use the posted schedule, keep the dress code casual, confirm any reservation, menu, pricing, or special-service questions directly before you go.
A better fit for a relaxed dinner than a polished splurge
The value case here is less about formal credentials and more about usefulness. Make the decision practical: choose it when the group wants a Providence dinner during the listed evening hours and does not need a heavily formalized plan. If the night needs confirmed pricing, detailed reservation rules, or a more formal service style, compare it against Pane e Vino or BELLA VISTA before committing.
For a regular, the next visit should be planned around occasion fit and the posted schedule. Los Andes is open Wednesday and Thursday from 5–8:30 PM, Friday from 5–9:30 PM, Saturday from 4–9:30 PM, Sunday from 4–8 PM; it is closed Monday and Tuesday. The dress code is casual, so expectations should be set around an easygoing dinner rather than a formally dressed occasion.
Who should pick it over other dinner options
Los Andes makes the clearest case for diners who want a Providence dinner option and are planning around the posted evening schedule. Against Anthonys Authentic Italian Cuisine, it is another named comparison to weigh for the night. Against Caserta Pizzeria, it should be considered when the plan is dinner during Los Andes' posted evening hours. Against Dolce & Salato, it is another way to vary the evening plan within the broader dining mix.
The main caution is expectation-setting. If pricing, reservation-policy detail, menu specifics, or accommodation details matter, confirm them directly before positioning it as a precision-planned special-occasion booking. It works better when the plan can stay flexible and the key anchors, Providence, casual dress, Wednesday-to-Sunday dinner hours, are enough for the evening. For broader planning, use the Providence restaurants guide to cross-shop options before locking in the night.
Quick read: choose Los Andes for a casual Providence dinner during its posted evening hours; choose another option if the night needs confirmed formal details before you book.
Planning details
- Location
- 903 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- losandesri.com
- Phone
- +14016494911
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Los Andes sits quietly on Chalkstone Avenue, playing a different, more local note than Providence’s tourist-facing dining corridors. The room and address do much of the work: a working-class commercial strip with deep community roots that positions the restaurant for neighborhood regulars and families rather than the university expense-account crowd. The writing frames the kitchen as part of a broader Latin American thread in the city — specific, regionally minded and unvarnished — so the overall impression is of a credible, modestly confident spot where South American flavors take center stage without pretense.
Best For
Los Andes is best for diners seeking focused Andean and Peruvian cooking in a neighborhood setting. It appeals to local tables and groups who want bold, regionally specific flavors outside the polished downtown circuit. The menu’s larger, communal offerings and hearty entrees make it a good choice for shared plates and group dinners, while solo diners and couples who appreciate authentic, less-touristy approaches to Latin American cuisines will find it rewarding. The restaurant reads as a neighborhood anchor rather than a destination for flashy, formal occasions.
Ordering Tips
Start with a Pisco Sour and a Ceviche Martini to sample the restaurant’s take on classic Peruvian flavors. For mains, the Pescado A Lo Macho and Churrasco Anticuchero showcase seafood and grilled-meat traditions; the chicharron works well as a snack or opener. If you’re with a group, order the paella to share — it’s one of the signature communal dishes listed for the kitchen. These choices let you taste a range of the menu’s coastal and Andean influences without needing to rely on outside recommendations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary casual setting with warm lighting, laid-back yet energetic atmosphere, large bar, fish tanks, and a relaxing outdoor patio with water features.
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Vibe
Best For
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Pisco Sour
- Ceviche Martini
- Churrasco Anticuchero
- Pescado A Lo Macho
- Paella
- Chicharron
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Anthonys Authentic Italian Cuisine, Notable alternative
- BELLA VISTA, Notable alternative
- Pane e Vino, Notable alternative
- Caserta Pizzeria, Notable alternative
- Dolce & Salato, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Providence
Choose Los Andes when the group wants a fuller sit-down dinner that feels different from the city's Italian-heavy default set. Anthonys Authentic Italian Cuisine is the safer familiar choice for Italian comfort, while Los Andes is the better call when the table wants a change of pace without turning the night into a formal splurge.
For a more polished occasion, compare it with BELLA VISTA and Pane e Vino. Those are stronger fits when ambiance, service rhythm, classic dinner expectations matter more than flexibility. Los Andes is easier to recommend for a lively regular dinner than for an anniversary-style booking where the room and pacing need to do more work.
If value and convenience matter, Caserta Pizzeria is the lower-commitment alternative, especially for a casual pizza plan. Dolce & Salato works better for a lighter Italian-leaning stop, while Los Andes is the stronger pick for a full evening meal with a group.
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Compare Los Andes
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Los Andes | Providence | No published awards |
| Anthonys Authentic Italian Cuisine | Providence | No published awards |
| BELLA VISTA | Providence | No published awards |
| Pane e Vino | Providence | No published awards |
| Caserta Pizzeria | Providence | No published awards |
| Dolce & Salato | Providence | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Los Andes handle dietary restrictions?
What should I wear to Los Andes?
Casual dinner clothes are the safe choice. The dress code for Los Andes in Providence is casual.
What should a first-timer know about Los Andes?
Plan for dinner hours only, since it is closed Monday and Tuesday and opens Wednesday through Sunday in the evening. Los Andes is open Wednesday and Thursday from 5–8:30 PM, Friday from 5–9:30 PM, Saturday from 4–9:30 PM, Sunday from 4–8 PM.
Is Los Andes good for a special occasion?
It can work if the occasion fits a casual Providence dinner and the posted evening hours. For anything that depends on specific pricing, menu items, reservation rules, or private-event accommodations, confirm directly before planning around it.
Is lunch or dinner better at Los Andes?
Dinner is the clear fit, because the hours only cover evenings from Wednesday to Sunday. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.
What are alternatives to Los Andes?
Anthonys Authentic Italian Cuisine, BELLA VISTA, Pane e Vino, Caserta Pizzeria, Dolce & Salato are natural comparison points. Choose among them based on the kind of dinner, timing, level of formality you want, confirming current details directly where needed.
Can Los Andes accommodate groups?
If you are planning for several people, confirm directly with Los Andes before you go and use the posted evening hours as the starting point.
