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Aurelia at Castle Hill, Newport, RI

Aurelia at Castle Hill

4.9 (2733)
$50 and over
Farm-to-table
590 Ocean Drive, Newport, RI 02840

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for scenic views
Residing inside the historic Agassiz Mansion at Castle Hill Inn, Aurelia is the next evolution in Castle Hill’s culinary journey – one that has been lauded as one of the best dining experiences in New England. Nestled on forty magical acres, the property has been the backdrop of memorable occasions for more than a century.

The Forbes and Relais & Chateaux restaurant, known in its original incarnation as The Dining Room at Castle Hill, offers a six-course prix fixe menu with imaginative dishes utilizing the local bounty of produce, seafood, and artisanal producers.

Aurelia’s dining rooms overlook Narragansett Bay in all its raw beauty. As the bay’s seascape and surrounding landscape change subtly with the seasons, so does Aurelia’s menu, culminating in a truly memorable experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining services are available for our indoor spaces and our Chalet, featuring a range of capacities and menu styles based on applicable hours and seasonality. Please contact our sales department to coordinate private events at (401) 619-3830.
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Cross street
    Castle Hill Avenue
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet and self-parking available. Access to the property is reserved for guests with dining or lodging arrangements.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    $165.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our chef's tasting menu is a 2.5-hour experience showcasing simple and elegant ingredient-driven food, classically derived yet infused with modern techniques and twists. Our Tasting menu is $165 per person. We ask that you provide a credit card at the time of booking to secure a reservation. If you fail to cancel at least 48 hours in advance or fail to show reservation time, the credit card on file will be assessed a $50 per person cancelation fee.
    Chef's Tasting Menu Photo

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What 2,733 people are saying

Aurelia at Castle Hill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Best Overall

  • Rhode Island

    Best Food

  • Rhode Island

    Best Service

  • Rhode Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Rhode Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Newport County

    Best Overall

  • Newport County

    Best Food

  • Newport County

    Best Service

  • Newport County

    Best Ambiance

  • Newport County

    Best Value

  • Newport County

    Innovative

  • Newport County

    Great for fine wines

  • Newport County

    Romantic

  • Newport County

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aurelia at Castle Hill offers an "exquisite dining experience" with stunning bay views, "impeccable service," and an innovative menu that delights guests with a "six-course tasting menu." The restaurant's intimate setting and attention to detail make it perfect for special occasions. Highlights include "thoughtful wine pairings" and "attentive staff."
2,733 Reviews
  1. Meridith

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Definitely recommend. Everything went so well together and the overall experience is definitely going to be a highlight of the trip.

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  2. Craig

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional across the board for the bucket list Michelin star experience at one of the most scenic restaurants in the northeast.

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  3. Paul VIP

    Houston36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb cuisine, a stunning view, and fabulous service!

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  4. Brian

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I would be very clear about any allergy concerns. The attention to detail by some of the staff was there - they provided a menu that noted the allergy, however when the food came, the server must’ve mixed up the dishes and my wife for the one with the allergic ingredient.

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  5. Ronald VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, the food was terrific although the duck breast course was tough and the skin was a bit flabby. Maybe just an off night for that particular dish. The wine pairing was wonderful and the service was impeccable. A great spot for a memorable dinner!

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  6. Alex VIP

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aurelia has taken a major step up this year. We have enjoyed dining at Castle Hill's main dining room regularly over the last 20 years. The restaurant is small. It has perhaps 10 tables in the main dining room and has two more small rooms for when they are busy. The restaurant is quiet, and the views over the bay are beautiful. This year, however, the food was significantly more innovative and delicious than it was in years past. Highlights of our meal included a very interesting vegetable tart, a tuna tartar with a cucumber sauce, morel mushroom risotto, dry aged duck with cherry and a japanese A5 wagyu beef dish. Everything we had was delicious, but these dishes were particularly good. Along with the improved food, the service also appeared to take a step in the direction of more sophistication. Our waiter was quite knowledgable about wine and the other staff achieved a lovely balance of being highly attentive without being intrusive. We had a great evening and are excited to see Aurelia come up to this level of dining.

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  7. Michael

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff was wonderful. The service was exceptional. The food was a huge disappointment! Not close to expectations especially for the cost. $500 for two people including three glasses of wine. It was extremely underwhelming!

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  8. Lou

    Rhode Island15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably one of the best meals we've ever had. Food and service were amazing. Gabriel, who took care of us, could not have been better. One of our guests mentioned how their other restaurant has the best chowder in the state. When we left, Gabriel had a care package for us to take home, which included a container of the chowder! Simply amazing. Cannot wait to return.

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  9. Victoria

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful culinary experience! The tasting menu with 6 courses (and more with amuse bouche) was absolutely phenomenal. The quality of the ingredients, recipes choice and an amazing game of contrast and texture, bravo to the talented team of chefs. And a big thank you to the team! Gabriel, Harrison and Tom were so attentive to my needs. They were also very thorough with details and food origins. It was a pleasure celebrating my 25th birthday at Aurelia! I went to many Relais Château in France, and this one definitely did not disappoint! 10/10!!

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  10. Stanley VIP

    Greater Boston142 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Aurelia for our anniversary. We had a great time and a wonderful dinner.

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Aurelia at Castle Hill is rated 4.9 stars by 2733 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aurelia at Castle Hill

590 Ocean Drive, Newport, RI 02840

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Castle Hill Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet and self-parking available. Access to the property is reserved for guests with dining or lodging arrangements.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining services are available for our indoor spaces and our Chalet, featuring a range of capacities and menu styles based on applicable hours and seasonality. Please contact our sales department to coordinate private events at (401) 619-3830.
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