Rhode Island, Federal Hill Italian Neighborhood, Providence

Despite its English-sounding name, the Federal Hill district in the heart of Providence Rhode Island is one of the nation's most vibrant Italian American communities. Here you'll find restaurants and bistros offering authentic Italian cuisine, delis selling a wide variety of food items imported directly from Italy, specialty shops featuring all sorts of Italian-themed kitchen utensils and gift items, picturesque parks, and an Italianate fountain and square that serve as the neighborhood gathering place.