Cafe Nuovo

Name: Cafe Nuovo
Address: One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI, United States, 02903
Telephone: (401) 421-2525
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2659 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 13, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(401) 421-2525

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
(401) 421-2525
Website
http://www.cafenuovo.com/
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.
Private party contact
Dimitri: (401) 421-2525

Location
One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903
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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Lettuce Wraps
Cucumber kimchi, shaved carrot + daikon radish, Korean mayo, pickled jicama + pineapple lime-soy vinaigrette
Tenderloin Carpaccio$19.00
Crispy fingerlings, horseradish aioli, arugula, shaved parmesan
Escargots$17.00
toasted baguette • pernod • pignoli garlic butter • brie wedge
Crispy Sushi*$19.00
Yellowfin tuna crudo, Korean chile, enoki honeycrisp apple, crispy rice
Calamari & Shrimp$20.00
blistered cherry tomato + pepperoncini ragout • basil butter • roasted garlic + balsamic aioli
Local Oysters*
chilled: • house made cocktail sauce • pickled ginger mignonette warm: • beurre monté • tobiko caviar
- Market
Raw Bar
- Cold Oysters per piece$3.50
- Shrimp per piece$6.00
- Littlenecks per piece$2.50
- Warm Oysters$3.50
Brussels Sprouts$14.00
Crispy brussels sprouts, goat cheese crema, crispy bacon, polenta crouton, balsamic glaze
Nuovo Crab Cocktail$24.00
Colossal lump crab, aurora sauce, mango chutney, crispy brioche
Spicy Watermelon Roll - Vegan$14.00
Sushi rice, cucumber, spicy aioli, tamari
Salmon Tartare$18.00
Shallot, capers + chives, crispy potato chips
Cauliflower$15.00
Glazed crispy cauliflower, honey roasted peanuts, ginger chip, charred scallion aioli
Lamb Croquettes$20.00
Braised lamb, truffle potato, dijon aioli, mint, lamb demi

Grilled Pizza

Margherita Pizza$19.00
Fresh mozzarella, san marzano tomatoes, basil
Short Rib Pizza$22.00
Beef short rib, BBQ sauce, red onion, cheddar cheese, serrano + banana peppers

Soup

Creamy Tomato$9.00
tarragon & basil • goat cheese crostini
Sausage & Bean$10.00
Italian sausage, white beans, broccoli rabe, shaved reggiano

Salads

Caesar$12.00
romaine • baby kale • grana padano • focaccia croutons parmesan tuile
Boston Bibb$13.00
golden delicious apples • cider dressing • spiced walnuts • gorgonzola dolce
Chopped$13.00
Seasonal vegetables • imported greek feta • fresh herbs • sherry vinaigrette
Shaved Brussels Sprouts$12.00
Castelvetrano olives, apples, red grapes, toasted pinenuts, pickled golden raisins, champagne vinaigrette
Red & Golden Beets$15.00
Arugula, chevre crema, granny smith apple, red wine + grape emulsion

Pasta

gluten-free pasta available upon request

Artichoke Tagliatelle$28.00
Wood grilled mushrooms, artichoke soubise, grilled hearts, crispy sunchokes
Stuffed Rigatoni$33.00
veal, prosciutto & portobello, endive, radicchio, fresh mozzarella portobello-madeira sauce
Octopus$35.00
Tagliatelle, leeks, serrano peppers, radish, bone marrow, pomodoro, shaved parmesan
Duck Pappardelle$35.00
Pulled duck confit, whiskey soaked cherries, spiced walnuts, sage, natural jus

Risotto

choice of:

Risotto Puttanesca$39.00
Tomato, caper + castelvetrano olive risotto seared swordfish, fried capers
Beef Tenderloin Risotto$42.00
wild mushrooms, peas, white truffle oil, goat cheese crema

Sides

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes$9.00
Risotto$14.00
Lemon or mushroom
Idaho or Sweet Potato Fries$6.00
Penne Marinara$9.00
Sauteed Spinach$10.00
Grilled Asparagus$14.00
Broccoli$9.00
valencia orange vinaigrette
Cauliflower Gratin$12.00

Composed Plates

Roasted Chicken$29.00
Roasted baby potatoes, button mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, baby carrots, Lemon-thyme pan sauce
Salmon$39.00
White bean puree, sauteed spinach, grilled artichoke hearts, tomato chimichurri
Duck$38.00
Seared breast, crispy leg, roasted summer vegetables, apricot chutney, orange-thyme pan jus
Lamb Shank$45.00
Six-hour slow-braised, toasted orzo, san marzano tomato braising sauce, parmigiano reggiano
Boneless Short Rib$43.00
Yukon gold mashed potatoes, organic carrots, broccoli, crispy potato, parsley + lemon zest gremolata, braising jus
Filet Mignon*$53.00
Asparagus, potato confit, candy cane beets, whipped black pepper + herb butter blackberry bordelaise
Veal Chop$54.00
Pinenut + arugula emulsion, baby potato confit smoked broccoli rabe, pickled cherry tomato veal bordelaise
Cioppino$43.00
Littleneck clams, shrimp, scallops, whitefish, fennel, braised tomato, linguini
Dover Sole$58.00
Creamer potatoes, sauteed spinach, meuniere sauce
Chilean Sea Bass$53.00
Coconut scented scented jasmine rice, bok choy, citrus segments, yuzu-miso beurre blanc
Grilled Cauliflower - Vegan$27.00
Apricot-BBQ glaze, roasted spring vegetables, beet puree, candied walnuts, serrano-apple salad
Rack of Lamb$52.00
Herb crusted, truffle whipped potatoes, grilled broccoli, classic lamb bordelaise

Dessert

Chocolate Cheesecake$12.00
Toasted Meringue, blood orange chantilly, Berry compote
Crème Brûlée$12.00
Tahitian Vanilla Bean Custard, Fresh Fruit
Buttermilk Lemon Cremeux$12.00
Pickled blueberries, earl grey tea crumble, Lemon curd, blueberry meringue
Pot of Mousse$12.00
Dark & White Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate, Raspberry & Mango Sauce, Cappuccino Tartufo
Strawberry Shortcake$12.00
Vanilla bean mousse, white chocolate, strawberry praline, strawberry balsamic sorbet
Ice Cream or Sorbet$10.00
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What 2,659 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Contemporary American

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Cutter0104
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful scallops, outstanding cocktail, great wine on a beautiful evening by the river
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good was divine, waiter extremely attentive, snd atmosphere was delightful!
KM
KarenM
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful new place to eat in Providence along the river.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time food was great as well as ambiance and our waiter was excellent especially with the allergies in our party
DD
DeniseD
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
We ate outside. Beautiful night. Fabulous waiter! He could not have been any more professional or attentive. I did not get his name, wish I had, he was terrific. Knew the menu well, made suggestions, just made the dining experience perfect. We loved our dinners, the Caesar salads were a bit wilted but otherwise all was delicious.
KR
KevinR
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food with great service. Distinctly unique dining
RR
RobertR
New England
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good meal, not wow! Service was excellent!!!
AB
AnnmarieB
New England
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chilean sea bass was outstanding!! the flavor was delicious.. salmon tatare was not good.. halibut was fantastic. the presentation and vegetables were done beautifully.. absolutely great service.. one of my Top restaurants..
CC
CarlosC
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was excellent. Our server catered to our needs in a professional and friendly manner. They surprised us with a dessert with candle since it was our 10th year anniversary. Very pleased with this experience at Cafe Buick. Kudos to the manager who was very attentive. Lastly, the food was exquisite! Highly recommend this restaurant! Thank you.
BP
BeckiP
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious and our waiters took very good care of us.
L
Lcat
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Absolutely amazing meal to celebrate our son’s 21st birthday. We all ordered something different and each dish was beyond delicious. Don’t miss the cauliflower appetizer or the salmon main. The duck was also a crowd favorite. I need another occasion so I can try the crispy sushi! Oh, and save room for dessert!!!
PP
PatriciaP
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
Our experience was extremely poor. We were seated at 8:30 pm and our food did not arrive at our table until after 10 pm. In the meantime we were lied to by at least 2 separate servers who said our dinner were almost ready and would be coming in only a few minutes. Finally a manager approached our table and accosted us as if we were at fault. He practically yelled that our food was being plated now and what more did we want from him I will never go back to that establishment. Their lack of customer consideration from a very respected restaurant ruined a beautiful night.
LV
LouiseV
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our evening at Cafe Nuovo! Sitting out by the river was beautiful. Our meal was fabulous & our waiter was great! I would highly recommend it!
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Anonymous
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food here is amazing. Everything tasted so fresh
AC
AvaC
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite Providence restaurant. Always spend our anniversary here. Food and service are outstanding. Highly recommend!!
F
Foodie58
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Cafe Nuovo and are never disappointed by our visits. It is elegantly casual and just right whether an intimate dinner with friends or a celebration. From pasta to duck the agility and nuance of the chef is in fully evident-- tasty, comforting food with a lovely use of seasonal vegetables and seafood. Desserts are yummy and the wine list is great-- a real treasure in Providence; both cozy and sophisticated.
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Unhappyd
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
I’m not sure why our food wasn’t good….and it also didn’t look good. The shrimp and calamari appetizer had no shrimp in it. The calamari was undercooked. The salmon tartare, was not as pictured, and didn’t taste fresh. We ordered nothing else, as the service was very slow, and we had low expectations for the rest of the meal.
A
Annonymous
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food prep, presentation and ambience. Professional and welcoming service
JD
JuliaD
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, delicious food! Highly recommended.
SR
SamR
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had the Chilean Atlantic Bass and the Duck. Both were excellent! We also really enjoyed the dessert: Pot of Mousse! Our waiter was efficient, but not friendly.
JT
JenniferT
Caribbean
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brian (bartender) was fantastic! Recommended a wonderful wine and was very aware of everyone at all times.
JG
JohnnyG
New England
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We celebrated our anniversary here! It was during a heat wave so we could experience the out door seating. (Nobody’s fault, just nature) The food and service was so good! We like to celebrate our anniversary at Cafe Nuovo.
g
gerryk
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was PERFECT for my birthday celebration! Waiter Leo was AWESOME LOVE Cafe Nuevo
G
Goodeats12
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, delicious food, comfortable setting inside or on patio.
J
Jazmin
New England
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gary was amazing, very attentive and friendly. The food was great
k
kristines
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely divine! The view, location and artwork are terrific, along with the service, but the food….wow. I think the three of us had the best meals we’ve had in a long time and were all humming. Would go back on a heartbeat!!!
RL
RolandL
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place!
k
karabeth
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
I’ve been coming to this restaurant for years now and always had a good meal and experience up until now. The atmosphere changed along with the clientele. The menu was also different and did not include A la carte options anymore. On top of everything the worst part was we waited an hour and a half for our dinner, which was so bad that we couldn’t eat it and told the waiter that it was way too salty. We ordered salmon and one of the veal pasta specials, which barely had any veal in it. They didn’t even end up comping the two dishes that we complained about which were way over priced for what we were served. I was convinced that it changed ownership that’s how much change I saw. I understand Covid effected many businesses and service but this was not excusable. I warn everyone that it is no longer the up scale restaurant with gourmet food.
j
jeremy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Very much enjoyed our dinner but I feel like it’s a little overpriced. Great service, our waiter Robert was outstanding!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. The service was exceptional
DC
DianeC
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The dining experience last evening was a positive one. We were seated at a lovely, relatively private window table, which I had requested when making reservation. Our two waiters were pleasant enough without being overly attentive. We both were looking forward to having the “Dover Sole”, only to find out it was not being offered….needless to say, we were both disappointed. We got over it and came up with another selection. All was good and cooked to satisfaction. Will definitely return, soon.
PF
PammyF
Raleigh
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Nice atmosphere. The beets were undercooked and the Brussels sprouts inedible. Wait staff was professional but the food wasn’t up to standard for a nice expensive restaurant.
s
susan
Las Vegas
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Disappointed with the selection and unimaginative dishes
KY
KunlinY
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience from food to service! Highly recommend the sushi starter, lamp cake, and the double mousse dessert, I couldn’t help order a second exactly same mousse dessert even after we’ve paid the bill! The service is great, waitress gave good recommendations and vibe is top, try to book the table along the river if not too hot outside!
JB
JayB
Charlotte
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The venue was nice but inside was corporate feeling given it’s in a corporate office tower. The outdoor seating along the river is amazing. The menu had an extensive # of entrees and nightly specials. Everything we had was very tasty and came to the table quickly. The rack of lamb was delicious. The specials that night (halibut and scallops) weee amazing as well. Friendly staff. A bit pricey but worth it. Would definitely go back!
FS
FrankS
New Orleans
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meal was delicious and the waiter was excellent.
EH
EricH
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great spot on the river. Busy for a week night. Food was delicious!
JB
JulieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All 11 people in the party loved everything they ordered. Very nice upscale experience!
F
Forbsie
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Crispy tuna roll app was incredible! Short ribs, a pasta special with scallops and shrimp was excellent… very attentive service!
AB
AnastasiosB
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent all the way around

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

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

Cafe Nuovo is rated 4.7 stars by 2659 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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 13, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(401) 421-2525

One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

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
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

Website
http://www.cafenuovo.com/
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.
Private party contact
Dimitri: (401) 421-2525

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Lamb Shank

Salmon

Crispy Sushi

Starters

Lettuce Wraps

Tenderloin Carpaccio$19.00

Escargots$17.00

Crispy Sushi*$19.00

Calamari & Shrimp$20.00

Local Oysters*

Raw Bar

Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Nuovo Crab Cocktail$24.00

Spicy Watermelon Roll - Vegan$14.00

Salmon Tartare$18.00

Cauliflower$15.00

Lamb Croquettes$20.00

Grilled Pizza

Margherita Pizza$19.00

Short Rib Pizza$22.00

Soup

Creamy Tomato$9.00

Sausage & Bean$10.00

Salads

Caesar$12.00

Boston Bibb$13.00

Chopped$13.00

Shaved Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Red & Golden Beets$15.00

Pasta

Artichoke Tagliatelle$28.00

Stuffed Rigatoni$33.00

Octopus$35.00

Duck Pappardelle$35.00

Risotto

Risotto Puttanesca$39.00

Beef Tenderloin Risotto$42.00

Sides

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes$9.00

Risotto$14.00

Idaho or Sweet Potato Fries$6.00

Penne Marinara$9.00

Sauteed Spinach$10.00

Grilled Asparagus$14.00

Broccoli$9.00

Cauliflower Gratin$12.00

Composed Plates

Roasted Chicken$29.00

Salmon$39.00

Duck$38.00

Lamb Shank$45.00

Boneless Short Rib$43.00

Filet Mignon*$53.00

Veal Chop$54.00

Cioppino$43.00

Dover Sole$58.00

Chilean Sea Bass$53.00

Grilled Cauliflower - Vegan$27.00

Rack of Lamb$52.00

Dessert

Chocolate Cheesecake$12.00

Crème Brûlée$12.00

Buttermilk Lemon Cremeux$12.00

Pot of Mousse$12.00

Strawberry Shortcake$12.00

Ice Cream or Sorbet$10.00

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