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Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI

Cafe Nuovo

4.8
4.8
3215 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
Casually elegant Cafe Nuovo, at the Gondola Landing on Providence's famed Riverwalk, has been hailed by the New York Times and singled out by the Providence Journal as "RI's contribution to world class dining." The scenic waterside setting is matched only by the "fresh, seasonal flavor of Cafe Nuovo's contemporary American cuisine and heavenly dessert creations." Through glass curtain walls or while dining al fresco on the piazza, patrons enjoy attentive service and commanding city views while the river and gondolas roll by. Free valet parking evenings. **Sunday Open for Waterfire, Graduations, some Holidays or private functions

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (401) 421-2525
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Rotunda available for weddings and banquets. Restaurant available Sundays for private functions and private luncheons on Saturdays. Platfom available for smaller business dinner meetings. Please call for capacity.
  • Area
    Providence
  • Cross Street
    Between Memorial Boulevard & Canal
  • Parking details
    Lunch: reduced rate with validated ticket or nearby street parking; Dinner: Valet at the front door
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Dinner in the Main Dining Room

    Multiple dates available
    Please join us indoors for Dinner in our Main Dining Room (Note: This reservation does not include outdoor dining) ***ON SELECT DAYS, WE OFFER TWO INDOOR SEATING AREAS: ROTUNDA OR MAIN DINING ROOM. ***OPTIONS PRESENTED DURING BOOKING REFLECT WHAT IS AVAILABLE. ***IF YOUR PREFERENCE ISN'T LISTED, PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER TIME OR CONTACT US DIRECTLY.
  • Dinner in the Rotunda (next to Main Dining Room)

    Multiple dates available
    Please join us in our Rotunda surrounded by 30 foot windows, Italian Marble, and views of Downtown Providence. (Note: This seating area is adjacent to our Main Dining Room) ***ON SELECT DAYS, WE OFFER TWO INDOOR SEATING AREAS: ROTUNDA OR MAIN DINING ROOM. ***OPTIONS PRESENTED DURING BOOKING REFLECT WHAT IS AVAILABLE. ***IF YOUR PREFERENCE ISN'T LISTED, PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER TIME OR CONTACT US DIRECTLY.

What 3,215 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Providence County

    Best Ambience

  • Providence County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Providence County

    Romantic

  • Providence County

    Great for scenic views

  • Providence County

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Nuovo is a culinary gem in Providence, offering "amazing" food, "stellar" service, and a "superb" riverside ambiance. Diners rave about its diverse menu, featuring dishes like lamb shank and Chilean Sea Bass, alongside "crisp" calamari and "phenomenal" desserts. Perfect for special occasions, this restaurant consistently impresses with its "impeccable" staff and picturesque outdoor seating.

3,215 Reviews
  1. Anna

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was A+ Leo was wonderful and very attentive to detail and service . Thank you

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  2. Susanna

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great, but the noise level was very high- almost impossible to carry a conversation during dinner. The food was ok, but not what you would expect for the price. I ordered a $45 pork chop that was dry, oversalted, and came with uninspired brussel sprouts and sweet potato puree. The lamb shank was good, and pasta bolognese ok, but not anything special. The appetizers were the best- cauliflower was really good, and so was the crispy sushi. Dessert was fine. Would not go back.

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  3. Paul

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was impeccable the food absolutely delicious the ambiance could have been better because our seating was next to a loud bar population. Nonetheless we will be back and our compliments to chef Russell

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  4. Rob

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent from beginning to end. The service and the food was outstanding.

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  5. Rebecca

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints!! Service is always top notch. Food is the best.

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  6. Sean

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brian Bar Tender is the best . The food is spectacular

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  7. Louis

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arguably the best restaurant in Rhode Island. Food always great. Not cheap but you get what you pay for.

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  8. Paula

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience here. Our server Tom was attentive courteous knowledgeable and professional. Our meal was delicious. It was Waterfire that night and we had requested a table that we could see it from. Our request was honored and we received an excellent table. We greatly appreciated that. Our only complaint was the condition of the restrooms! The men’s room sink was not working and the ladies room was dirty and had no paper towels. It was very surprising that a restaurant like this would not have addressed that.

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  9. Kimberly

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was delightful and the food delicious. Seated at a window overlooking the river during Waterfire!

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  10. Carla

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was friendly and on top of everything . Food was warm and delicious. Presentation was superb. Panna cotta was one of the best I’ve had. Perfect place for a water fire night! We’ll return next year for sure!

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FAQs

Cafe Nuovo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 421-2525.

Cafe Nuovo is rated 4.8 stars by 3215 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Nuovo does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Nuovo

One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Memorial Boulevard & Canal
  • Area
    Providence
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Lunch: reduced rate with validated ticket or nearby street parking; Dinner: Valet at the front door
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (401) 421-2525
  • Private party facilities
    Rotunda available for weddings and banquets. Restaurant available Sundays for private functions and private luncheons on Saturdays. Platfom available for smaller business dinner meetings. Please call for capacity.
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