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Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI

Cafe Nuovo

4.8
4.8
3195 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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.
  • 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.

What 3,195 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Providence County

    Best Overall

  • Providence County

    Best Ambiance

  • Providence County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Providence County

    Romantic

  • Providence County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Nuovo offers a "great location" and "outstanding food" with an "impeccable service" that consistently impresses diners. The "vibrant atmosphere" and "scenic riverside views" add to its charm. Many praised the "friendly and knowledgeable staff," making it a "go-to place for special occasions." Despite some inconsistencies, it's often described as "one of the best meals" you'll have.

3,195 Reviews
  1. Janice

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience as always! Great food, attentive staff, and wonderful atmosphere! We celebrated a birthday and it was all I knew it would be! Thank you for being great!

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  2. Marygrace

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All our food was very good. Had a nice table near the window with a view of water fire. Our servers were Leo and Tyrel. They were both fantastic! Can’t wait to come back for our next special occasion!

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  3. Jeremy

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always ! No restaurant has better service in RI and the food was on point

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  4. Robert

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the six hour braised lamb shank - terrific. Friend has the duck - equally as good. Veal pot stickers the best.

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  5. Richard

    Greater Boston

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome all around as usual. Never a surprise here - always outstanding.

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  6. Catherine

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We hadn’t been there in a while and our friends continued to say good things so we decided it was time to return. Everything was even better than we remembered. Delicious food, attractively plated, and a lovely dining room. Unlike so many restaurants these days the noise level was just right. We took out of town guests and they were very impressed.

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  7. Robert

    Rhode Island

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience with Leo Sean and Brian Atmosphere was elegant

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  8. Nicole

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Nuovo never disappoints! The food is incredibly fresh, well presented and prepared, and there is a perfect variety of “something for everyone!” The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and kind. We love the ambiance and location/view as well. This is a favorite, we try to get to Cafe Nuovo at least twice a year!

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  9. Jim

    Naples

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating a birthday and the birthday girl said it was the best meal she has ever had. The food was excellent and our server Leo was very attentive and had a great personality. We will be returning very soon.

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  10. Suzanne

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Nuovo has always been one of the most outstanding restaurants in the state of Rhode Island year after year. The food, the atmosphere and exceptional customer service is why I continue to dine there, especially for a special occasion.

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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 3195 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

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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
  • 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
    (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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