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Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI

Cafe Nuovo

4.8 (3354)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • 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.

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What 3,354 people are saying

Cafe Nuovo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Providence County

    Great for scenic views

  • Providence County

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Nuovo offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "outstanding service" and "delicious food," making it a top choice for special occasions. Its riverside location provides a scenic backdrop. Guests rave about the "lamb shank," "crispy sushi," and attentive staff, ensuring each visit is memorable. Highly recommended for its "elegant atmosphere."
3,354 Reviews
  1. Nancy VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints. Always a wonderful evening.

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  2. John VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner last night: appetizers, entrees and dessert. Wonderful flavors and service.

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  3. Michel VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were great! Always enjoy coming to Cafe Nuovo.

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  4. Amy

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We booked a reservation for 6 people numerous weeks in advance. It was a very special family night for us so it was incredibly disappointing to receive the worst table in the restaurant. Our table was surrounded by the kitchen and wait staff on two sides and extremely loud and busy with line cooks communicating and servers constantly moving all around us. My hearing impaired parents struggled to engage so we rushed our meal to get them out as soon as possible. Service was good and everyone was very pleasant, including the manager, but sadly it wasn’t enough to overcome the atmosphere provided to us. In our opinion, this guest table shouldn’t exist where situated, especially given the high pricing and dining experience one should reasonably expect from an upscale restaurant. Suggest adding a note and calling the restaurant when booking a reservation to avoid being seated in the kitchen / service area.

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  5. David VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The sea bass puttanesca special was inedible, as were the accompanying spinach and gnocchi.

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  6. Amanda

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was absolutely delicious but the tables are so tightly packed. You definitely feel like you’re right on top of the tables next to you. The food also came out suspiciously fast. All that aside it was absolutely delicious and I would definitely return. The valet parking was perfect and it’s right along the water for a stroll after an excellent meal.

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  7. michael

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a real treat. As a vegan diner, I had a "composed meal" of herebed coconut rice, chick peas, king oyster mushrooms, broccolini, green chutney with a light red curry sauce. Wife had delicious salmon dish. Server is a budding artist and engaging. Great experience.

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  8. Fred VIP

    Greater Boston53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m sorrow begin with that the Maitre D was one of the rudest I’ve ever come across, and I might be reluctant to go back. The inside dining area was nearly empty as they had a large crowd outside. The music felt loud and I politely ask if it could be lowered. I got this blizzard response. “I will lower but I don’t want to. Why should the rest of the restaurant do without music because of you. I replied that I asked to have it lowered not turned off. This was the only off putting thing that occurred. The service. A+ The menu. A+. Interesting and something for everyone. The quality of the food. First class. Their short ribs of beef is a favorite of mine. A pity how this was handled.

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  9. Debbie

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A quiet Wednesday night, and a wonderful night for outdoor seating. Service was good and the presentation of food ordered was excellent, although small portion size. The menu was very limited with very few choices, and very expensive. The drinks we ordered came in noticeable, extremely small glasses and were still highly priced. We have dined in restaurants nearby and found the menu and drinks much more satisfying.

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  10. Paul

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience dining by the river was exceptional, as was the food (veal pot stickers, stuffed rigatoni with veal), duck parpadelle, and banana cheesecake topped with caramelized bananas), and service (Rigo was both extremely polished and convivial). All things told, it was a unforgettable evening and we are already planning another night out there.

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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 3354 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Nuovo

One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Memorial Boulevard & Canal
  • Neighborhood
    Providence
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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