Very upset and angry..There is a lunch menu on line for Restaurant 242 and being my birthday I wanted to make a lunch reservation during restaurant week. I left an answering machine message last night. 245 hours later, no one from Restaurant 242 called me back and then when I called a not so intelligent person said to me that they serve dinner only after I told her there was a luncheon menu on the restaurant week website. She said...no that can't be...we serve only dinner...So tell me why would they put lunch for 12.95 for restaurant week when they serve only dinner? And I was not happy nopt getting a call back. They will never get my business and I will tell my colleagues and friends to stay away from this place as well.....

That's too bad. I went to 242 not that long ago, and had a fantastic experience. Our meals were excellent from appetizer to dessert, and the service was great. We even got a visit and had a nice talk with the owner. From me, they get a glowing recommedation!

I can go to any of my favorite restaurants for less than $29.95 per person any time. Granted, I don't like the fancy places where you pay for the name, but there are several very nice, non-chain places where you can eat great food at reasonable prices if you're willing to drive a little way from downtown Providence. My wife and I can go for fantastic Italian food for about $60-$70 for both of us, including desert and a glass of wine, and the parking is free.