17 Gifts for Foodies in Providence
It’s no secret that we here at InDowncity absolutely adore eating food, sharing food recommendations, and making food… So sharing our top gifts for foodies in Providence is an absolute pleasure! This year, we have restaurant merch, coffee tasting sets, cookbook recommendations, and more on our list. Each gift has been carefully selected from the catalogs of small businesses located in downtown Providence, RI. And if you purchase any of these items, thank you for supporting our small business community!
WE RECOMMEND…
Gift Horse Eco Tote Bag, Gift Horse, $25
There are so many incredible food spots in Providence, and one popular destination is Gift Horse! Whether this raw bar and restaurant is a favorite, or you have someone on your list who lives for a seafood tower, this darling tote bag is a great gift option.
Conservas Sardines Gift Box, Homestyle, $48
Tinned fish has been all the—delicious—rage the past few years and we’re happy to see it’s here to stay. Grab this tasty gift of five tins of Portuguese sardines: these tiny silver fishes come bathed in everything from olive oil to tomato sauce.
Bella Cucina Artichoke Baking Gift Set, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $50
Artichoke dip is always a scrumptious addition to any dinner or grazing table, and so this Artichoke Baking Gift Set from Bella Cucina is something we’ve been eyeing… It comes with a special ceramic baker, an olive wood spreader, and dip ready to go.
Fish Tea Towel, Craftland, $18
We cannot get over this adorable fish tea towel! It will look right at home on display in any foodie’s kitchen.
Lebanese Baking: More Than 100 Recipes for Sweet and Savory Baked Goods by Maureen Abood, Symposium Books, $35
The world is full of such a variety of flavors and dishes and we are always eager to discover food we’ve never had before! We simply adore this collection of Lebanese recipes by Maureen Abood, from Cream Baklawa, to Cardamom Date Rings, to Kale and Feta Fatayer.
Distillers Art Tamdhu 14 Year, Eno Fine Wines, $153
Shopping for a whiskey-sipping foodie this year? This single malt batch whiskey “reveals notes of honeyed malt, baked apple, vanilla, and warm spice.” Make someone’s holiday by gifting them a bottle.
CalamaRI Tee, Craftland, $28
As a place once dubbed the “Calamari Comeback State” (we still aren’t quite sure what that means) it seems only appropriate to gift any true Rhode Island foodie a shirt that completely encapsulates what it means to live in the Ocean State and love our unofficial state appetizer.
Tea Forte Herbal Retreat, Homestyle, $18
For the tea lovers- how sweet is this collection of loose leaf herbal blends? This set includes Apricot Amaretto, Blueberry Merlot, Cherry Cosmo, Kiwi Lime Ginger, and Mojito Marmalade.
Aromatic Lemon Oil, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $30
We don’t know about you, but the olive oil goes fast in our house… So we always love an extra fancy oil to drizzle on crostini, mix into salad dressings, and more. This delightful Sicilian Lemon Aromatic Oil is described as a “golden infusion of estate-grown Italian olive oil and the bright, citrus essence of Sicilian lemons.”
A Taste of Providence: Single Origin Tasting Set, Bolt Coffee Co, $25
A Providence inspired coffee tasting set from local roaster Bolt Coffee? Heck yes!
Oberlin Dad Hat, Oberlin, $25
Calling anyone who loves the Providence restaurant Oberlin: this Dad hat features the iconic Oberlin logo and comes in multiple colors!
Marble Mortar and Pestle, Homestyle, $44
How gorgeous is this matching marble mortar and pestle set? This is the perfect gift for that person who is constantly grinding fragrant spices and making tasty sauces and pastes from scratch.
Ellie’s Special Crack Spice, Ellie’s, $9
This is nine ounces of pure flavor, straight from downtown Providence bakery and eatery Ellie’s! If you’re looking to liven up any dish the Ellie’s way, then this combination of paprika, coriander, mustard seed, garlic, red pepper flakes, rosemary and more is perfect.
Six Seasons of Pasta: A New Way with Everyone’s Favorite Food by Joshua McFadden, Symposium Books, $40
For folks of all ages, pasta is a dish that so many love. So why not explore new ways to approach classic noodles and spaghetti with Chef Joshua McFadden?
Hi-Ball Glass, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $34
Okay, we are obsessed with this dual toned hi-ball glass! And—as foodies and very humble mixologists—we’re just hoping that someone will deem us worthy of the gift of a pair of these this holiday season…
Champagne d'Armanville, Eno Fine Wines, $58
The holidays are really just an excuse—for us—to get the champagne flowing in celebration of literally anything! So gift this delicious bubbly to anyone and everyone.
Cheese Moon Card, Craftland, $6
Have a writer on your hands? Or just someone who simply appreciates all things food? Either gift a few of these hilarious cheese moon greeting cards, or take a different approach to sending a foodie-approved Christmas card this year.
Love this guide to gifts for foodies in Providence? Shop for these items and so much more at the PVD Downcity Holiday Market on Dec. 4-7, 2025 in downtown Providence! Want to stay in the loop for future events, gift guides, new business openings, and more in downtown Providence? We’ve got you! Subscribe to our newsletter and/or follow @indowncitypvd on Instagram.