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The Fifth Element, Newport, RI

The Fifth Element

4.3
4.3
332 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
111 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
The Fifth Element, in its new incarnation, is a casual-hip dining hangout populated by locals, destination diners and tourists alike. The interior is finished with a winning combination of rustic and industrial decor. Its wide open space is hardly cold or sterile. It is warm and welcoming, made so by earth-toned paints, water walls, touches of soft upholstered furniture and a prodigious bar built from reclaimed old growth pine. Like the space in which it is served, the food of The Fifth Element is multi-textured. Chef Chris DePerro builds flavors that evoke satisfying feelings of home cooking, but done by the hand of a pro. In no way is his food homespun. It is well thought out. It is seasonal. It is fresh. Simply, it is food you crave.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris DePerro
  • Private party facilities
    We host several types of parties including rehearsal, birthday, bridal, and baby showers. Please see our website or call for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    100 feet south
  • Entertainment
    Live music Friday and Saturday night starting at 10pm. Live music Sunday Brunch from 12 - 3pm. Special events throughout the year.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 332 people are saying

The Fifth Element reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

332 Reviews
  1. BeeA VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    4.0

    Reviewed on November 10, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    One of our favorites when restaurants are busy downtown. Easy to park and nice open window tables.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome Valentine’s Day experience. The dessert was great.

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  3. MatthewR VIP

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good. It took a long time for us to get served and a long time for us to get a bill. The noise level is also pretty loud but overall it was a 4 star experience.

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  4. KB520

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting electic menu... All very tasty. Great service in a fun atmosphere.

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  5. FrancoiseD

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 8, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We looked at the menu 5 times before deciding what to eat and the food needed more flavor. Two of us got the salmon with couscous, and one of us got the burger. The place looks nice, the staff is good, the food so so. Next time I'll check the menu before I go. I've had great meals there before, so I was disappointed.

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  6. Berto

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location. Great service. Great food. Loved it! I’m

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  7. IrinaD VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 1, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the ambiance of the place and the service was great! The food was OK. The menu is pretty limited; I wish there were more options to choose from. Many of the items could be made gluten free upon request, which was nice. The prices were OK. Worth a try if you are not too picky of an eater.

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  8. glutenfree

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually love their their mussels but instead tried the barramundi a non-local fish white fish that was very good. Forgive me. A bit noisy, but a nice experience.

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  9. NewportTownie VIP

    Rhode Island33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 22, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Imaginative presentation and preparation of some classic dishes (fried onion appetizer, chicken paillard) and some innovative dishes and ingredients (barramundi, skate). Good, well-priced wine list, but did not have some of the wines that were listed... Service was efficient, discreet, and patient. Decor is plain in the eating area, glorious at the bar.

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  10. JohnH

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 13, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hospitable and friendly spot with delicious burgers and pizzas!

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FAQs

The Fifth Element offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 619-2552.

The Fifth Element is rated 4.3 stars by 332 OpenTable diners.

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111 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    100 feet south
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris DePerro
  • Entertainment
    Live music Friday and Saturday night starting at 10pm. Live music Sunday Brunch from 12 - 3pm. Special events throughout the year.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We host several types of parties including rehearsal, birthday, bridal, and baby showers. Please see our website or call for more information.
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