Palo Tapas Bar – Spanish
Palo Tapas Bar pulses with a convivial energy, where the smoky char of seasonal vegetables and the briny sweetness of fresh razor clams create a vibrant tapestry of flavors designed for sharing. In this intimate, light-filled space, diners gather over artfully plated scallops drizzled in green goddess and hearty oxtail, experiencing a modern culinary journey that balances rustic comfort with sophisticated, seasonal innovation.
3, Steeple Street, Providence, RI, 02903 +14014147610 https://www.paloprovidence.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Palo Tapas Bar
Dairy-Free at Palo Tapas Bar
Palo Tapas Bar in Providence has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tomato Bread, Tuna Crudo and Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Palo Tapas Bar
Palo Tapas Bar in Providence has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Crudo, Olives and Almonds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Palo Tapas Bar
Palo Tapas Bar in Providence has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tomato Bread, Manchego and Tuna Crudo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Palo Tapas Bar
Palo Tapas Bar in Providence has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Shrimp, Garlic Shrimp and Seafood Stew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Palo Tapas Bar
Palo Tapas Bar in Providence has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mahon, Queso al Vino and Lomo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Palo Tapas Bar
Palo Tapas Bar in Providence has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mahon, Great Hill Blue and Queso al Vino. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Palo Tapas Bar
Palo Tapas Bar in Providence has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Lomo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Palo Tapas Bar
Palo Tapas Bar in Providence has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tomato Bread, Olives and Almonds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Palo Tapas Bar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Stew | 14.7 g | 75.1 g |
| Charred Broccoli Caesar | 93 g | 44.5 g |
| Chorizo | 4.9 g | 38.3 g |
| Queso al Vino | 5.1 g | 26.2 g |
| White Anchovies | 3.2 g | 24.2 g |
| Garlic Shrimp | 0.2 g | 24 g |
| Coppa | 4.9 g | 23.9 g |
| Grilled Shrimp | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Jamón Serrano | 0.2 g | 23.3 g |
| Tuna Crudo | 38.4 g | 22.8 g |
| Seasonal Fattoush Salad | 69.4 g | 22.6 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Seasonal Tapas
- Seasonal Toast - $16: king trumpet mushrooms, zucchini, lemon alioli, crispy shallots, arugula, sourdough bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Croquettes - $14: creamy fritters with roasted mushrooms, truffle & parmesan (4), pepper jelly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Broccoli Caesar - $17: charred broccoli di cicco, house caesar dressing, paprika breadcrumbs, crispy jamon, manchego Available at: dinner, lunch
- Razor Clams - $16: sautéed razor clams, garlic, parsley, lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops with Green Goddess - $21: seared day-boat scallops (4), cauliflower florets, green chickpea green goddess purée Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Cheeks - $18: pan-seared halibut cheeks, Moroccan taktouka (fire-roasted green peppers, yellow tomatoes, herbs, & spices) Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carrots - $17: roasted carrots, Narragansett Creamery burrata, chermoula, mint, pistachios Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Fattoush Salad - $17: roasted sweet potato, squash, brussels sprouts, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, crispy pita, sumac vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Stew - $25: Tunisian-inspired seafood stew with shrimp, fish cheeks & calamari, fennel, potatoes, olives, preserved lemon, chermoula, arak, grilled bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail - $23: braised oxtail, sherry & peppercorn sauce, parsnip purée Available at: dinner, lunch
Cheeses & Charcuterie
- Olives - $5: chile, citrus zest, garlic, thyme Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Almonds - $7: marcona almonds, pink peppercorn, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Manchego - $9: sharp & nutty, raw sheep’s milk, from La Mancha Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahon - $9: pasteurized cow’s milk, sharp cheddar-like flavor, from island of Menorca Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ibores al Pimenton - $9: made with sweet paprika, raw sheep’s milk, from La Mancha Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Great Hill Blue - $9: tangy & peppery, raw cow’s milk, from Buzzards Bay, MA Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso al Vino - $7: soaked with red wine, raw sheep’s milk, from La Mancha Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kunik Triple Crème - $9: pasteurized goat's milk and cow's cream, rich & creamy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo - $10: dry-cured pork sausage, paprika & garlic flavors, slightly spicy Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coppa - $10: well-marbled pork sausage, olive oil, pimenton, sea salt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomo - $10: cured pork tenderloin, lean with milder flavor Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamón Serrano - $10: 18 month aged Spanish ham, rich & slightly salty flavor Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bresaola - $15: cured salted beef, marinated with spices and wine, served with olive oil, lemon & breadsticks Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paleta Iberico de Bellota - $22: acorn-fed Iberian pork shoulder, rich buttery flavor, served with breadsticks & almonds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Board (1 Cheese & 1 Meat) - $18: selection of cheeses and cured meats served with crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Board (2 Cheeses & 2 Meats) - $34: selection of cheeses and cured meats served with crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetables
- Tomato Bread - $11: fresh tomato puree, grilled bread, olive oil, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palo Salad - $16: arugula and radicchio, grapes, apples, almonds, manchego cheese, sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Omelette - $11: potato, onion & egg omelette, caramelized onions, alioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Spicy Potatoes - $13: roasted smashed potatoes, spicy harissa sauce, roasted garlic alioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant - $16: grilled eggplant, herbed yogurt, pine nuts, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Shawarma - $16: RI Mushroom Co. oyster mushrooms, shawarma marinade, tahini sauce, pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Sliders - $14: falafel (2), cabbage, piquillo pepper & turnip slaw, roast garlic alioli & harissa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Ribs - $13: corn ribs, paprika salt, roast lime alioli, queso fresco Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $16: creamy hummus, seasoned ground beef, pine nuts, lemon, pita bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Rice - $9: Iranian-style crispy rice, cooked with saffron & butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- White Anchovies - $9: marinated white anchovies, trio of onions, crostini Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marriage of Anchovies - $9: salted anchovies & white anchovies, guindilla & piquillo peppers, crostini Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Little Fish - $16: seasonal winter smelts, fried with chickpea flour, tahini sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Crudo - $17: thin sliced tuna, ajo blanco sauce, grapes, capers, almonds Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp - $18: shrimp, garlic, sherry, chili flakes, grilled bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Calamari - $18: grilled R.I. calamari, hot cherry pepper & caper sauce, potatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp - $18: head-on grilled shrimp, chickpea-chili crisp, charred lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Kebabs - $16: Monkfish kebabs (3), beet & pomegranate tabouleh, harissa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Meats
- Moorish Kebabs - $16: marinated chicken kebabs (3), beet & pomegranate tabouleh, harissa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pita Sliders - $16: ground beef, homemade pita bread, tahini sauce, pickles Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Grape Leaves - $16: grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, charred eggplant purée, parsley salad, pomegranate Dietary tags: Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lollipop Lamb Chops - $19: grilled lamb chops (2), lentils, cherry tomatoes, salsa verde with golden raisins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo in Wine Sauce - $17: seared chorizo, cherry & pomegranate wine sauce, pistachios Dietary tags: Atkins, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $16: beef meatballs, tomato sauce, queso blanco Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Knafeh - $13: shredded phyllo dough, cheese, orange blossom syrup, pistachio, cardamom labneh whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pistachio Tart - $14: pistachio cream, tahini, phyllo dough, dark chocolate ganache, cookie crust, sea salt, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Palo Tapas Bar
- Is Palo Tapas Bar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Palo Tapas Bar has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tomato Bread, Tuna Crudo and Olives.
- What can I eat at Palo Tapas Bar on a dairy-free diet?
- Tomato Bread, Tuna Crudo and Olives carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Palo Tapas Bar have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Tomato Bread and Olives.
- Is Palo Tapas Bar gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Palo Tapas Bar?
- Seafood Stew, at roughly 75.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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