The chef behind Pianta started at a food hub in Providence and along with her team, hosted pop-ups all around the state. (You may have seen them at the Pawtuxet Village Farmers Market last summer where they would usually sell out in the first 2 hours.)

Now, fast forward to her eatery on Atwells Avenue in Providence.

The hubs and I popped in yesterday for their Sunday brunch which runs from 12noon to 2pm and I’m so glad we did. (And they just so happened to be celebrating their 2nd anniversary, too.)

Since my husband has a severe tree nut allergy, I was ecstatic to learn that while Pianta is indeed plant based, they no longer cook with any nuts. What a relief!

I also love that their brunch menu had so many small plate options that were perfect for SHARING.

We split their fried pickles (comes with a dipping sauce) and the cajun style homefries, both of which were nice indulgences on a chilly Sunday afternoon on The Hill.

Next the hubs inhaled their Belgian waffle with cinnamon and sugar butter & cream cheese icing which looked amazing!

I was torn between the French toast bake, the French dip, and the cheesy risotto cake bene — they all sounded incredible. (I ended up going with the bene which was really yummy and a little different from the traditional benedicts because no eggs…Didn’t miss ‘em, tho.)

The interior is also lovely with a sweet looking bar, greenery, an led wall sign, and a plant mural.

I mean, what’s not to love?

Find Pianta at 408 Atwells Avenue in Providence, RI 02909.

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