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Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI
Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI
Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI
Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI
Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI

Cafe Nuovo

4.8
4.8
2985 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

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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.
  • Private party contact
    Dimitri: (401) 421-2525
  • 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 Main Dining Room

    Multiple dates available
    Please join us indoors for Dinner in our Main Dining Room (Note: This reservation does not include outdoor dining) ***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.
  • Dinner in the Rotunda

    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 FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS, WE OFFER TWO SEATING AREAS INDOORS: ROTUNDA OR MAIN DINING ROOM. OPTIONS PRESENTED DURING BOOKING REFLECT WHAT IS AVAILABLE. IF YOUR PREFERENCE ISN'T LISTED, PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER TIME.
  • 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 2,985 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Providence County

    Best Ambiance

  • Providence County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Providence County

    Romantic

  • Providence County

    Great for scenic views

  • Providence County

    Good for special occasions

  • Providence County

    Contemporary American

2,984 Reviews
  1. RobertoR

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for my girlfriend Birthday Dinner and we had a great time, the food was very delicious and Tyrel our waiter was very friendly and awesome. We sang happy birthday to my girlfriend Yvonne together while he also took pictures of us. We had a great almost 4 hour dinner and we never felt rushed. Thanks for making my girlfriend birthday special. Roberto and Yvonne.

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  2. RobertD

    Greater Boston

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Nuovo was great as always! My wife and I have been going there for many years. It is consistently fabulous. The food, the ambiance and the service are always top notch.

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  3. DRAlb123

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We highly recommend this restaurant! Our waiter, Tirol (I hope I spelled your name right!) was excellent! Very attentive & personable! 🙂The other staff that we dealt with were great as well! My martini was made perfectly. We both had Caesar salads, which were delicious. I had the Salmon - which was cooked perfectly. My hubby had the Beef Tenderloin Risotto and he loved it! We loved the selection of bread. For desert, I had the Pot Of Mousse - delish! My hubby had the Chocolate Pumpkin Bread Pudding - delish! Very pretty atmosphere - especially with the holiday decorations! Looking forward to going in the summer and sitting outside. 🙂

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  4. kgatregal

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fabulous !! Although my friend was not feeling great after she ate clams casino but it lasted only for about an hour then she felt better- all the food was pretty delish !!!

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  5. FaeYuni

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Café Nuovo is always amazing. I’ve been here for a couple anniversaries and birthdays, and the staff always treats us amazingly and the food is always delicious. I crave their tomato soup year round.

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  6. SVB63

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday dinner! Everything was outstanding ❤️

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  7. cayenneman

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined here countless times… each time is a fantastic experience. A+++++

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  8. TerjeK

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Chilean Seabass was a great experience. Service likewise.

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  9. robertab

    Greater Boston

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful meal with great service. We really wanted scallops on lemon risotto which wasn’t on the menu. Voila! They did it! Our favorite special dinner spot in Providence.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was spectacular! No complaints, service, food great! Can’t wait to go back!

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  11. BrianK

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I usually visit this amazing restaurant when we want a special night out. It is always a great experience. Sean, the manager is amazing. All in all, a classy, upscale restaurant experience that is hard to finds these days. Highly recommended.

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  12. DoreneC

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience for our first time at Cafe Nuovo. The food, drinks & service were all outstanding! We will definitely look forward to going back again soon.

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  13. MarkF

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cage Nuovo is always great and this was no exception. A great night out.

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  14. Bandana

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. The food quality, service and ambiance was great. I rated noise level a little higher mainly because the restaurant was full. Reservation is a must👍

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  15. Karlyn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal, excellent service and an exceptional overall experience! Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back.

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  16. RJK26

    Philadelphia

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was wonderful and the food was fabulous. Would highly recommend!

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  17. Foodie93

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was delicious. From presentation to execution of flavors.

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  18. BobB

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from the appetizers to dessert was fabulous. I highly recommend!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurant experiences in southern NE! Food, service and overall vibe is spectacular. Party of five had a great time. We covered the entire menu, sushi crackers, escargot, and cauliflower to start, then the Caesar and chop salad for second course, then the duck, filet, sea bass, and two short ribs. Everything was delicious! My duck was spot on. Shout out to Demetrius and his team, specially our team Leo and Gray!! 34 years and counting! Can’t wait to go back.

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  20. Betbet

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always celebrate my birthday here. Food never disappoints. Delicious. Our server Leo was great.

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  21. JimH

    Naples

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jacob and Trisha were wonderful as our servers. The food was delicious as always. It was a pleasure to celebrate my wife’s birthday at Cafe Nuovo. We will certainly return. Jim & Jean

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  22. RIFoodie9

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were so disappointed at the lack of attention from our server. He clearly forgot about us multiple times and gave the couple next to us that were clearly friends such better service.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding! Brian is fabulous behind the bar!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and the food is fantastic! Very nice ambiance.

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  25. Jill

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was top notch, as was the general ambiance. I like to be able to talk and hear the people I’m dining with, so noise level was good. Our waiter was nice but impersonal and seemed to rush us out quickly.

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  26. DAVIDK

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Suggest for perfect evening.

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  27. barbara

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the second we walked in the door we were greeted as we were the only people to arrive. We have no negative reviews. This was exactly the type of dinner we had thought it would be!

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  28. DeepaD

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was very busy and loud due to parents weekend at Brown. The dining room was packed! The food was very good except for the shrimp pasta in wine sauce which was disappointing. The lamb shank, salmon, duck, spare ribs received rave reviews. Service was slow since they were so busy.

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  29. PaulaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a superb mid-week dinner at Cafe Nuovo. We were seated by the window and could see gondolas passing by on the river. The food was beautifully presented as well as delicious and the service was impeccable. Can't say enough good things about our experience.

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  30. MatthewC

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect night out for anniversary dinner. The food was amazing & perfectly cooked. Atmosphere was very pleasant. Our server, Leo, was attentive, courteous, and was a true compliment to the establishment.

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  31. JohnT

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service is spectacular. Perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.

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  32. MariaS

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    My husband and I wanted a quiet intimate dinner for my birthday. Being a Tuesday night, the restaurant had plenty of open tables. We were seated right next to a work dinner party of 8 people. They were loud and enjoying themselves and I don’t blame them. I don’t understand why the host would sit a couple who clearly specified a nice table with a window view so close to the large party. We were the only 2 tables in the back area. Very disappointing. Have no desire to return again.

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  33. BiancaP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, we ordered a variety of appetizers and entrees and had one issue with one of the dishes it was immediately taken care of by our server

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As soon as we were seated at a great table I knew the evening would be memorable. The food was delectable, the service impeccable and our experience was wonderful. We love it there.

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  35. LisaF

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great. He was attentive without being overbearing. The food was great. We did have leftovers and the server had them taken to our car while we had dessert. That’s great sevice.

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  36. patricef

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 6 women celebrating 50 years of friendship. We were seated at a beautiful window table on Waterfire night. The service was amazing. The food was fantastic! We each had different entrees and each dish was spectacular! It’s the best restaurant food I have had for years at the same price point. I can’t say enough to express my gratitude

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  37. KimB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent from apps to dessert. There wasn’t a long wait time for food to come out. Service was great!!! Highly recommend.

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  38. RandalS

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here many times for regular and special occasions. Food has always been consistently good as well as the service and atmosphere.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Had shank rib & blue fish. Presentation & taste were outstanding along with service. Bus boy put our leftovers in our vehicle utilizing the valet & server was attentive but not intrusive. Will def go back. High 5 stars. Try gondola ride while you are there

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  40. DTTedder

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The short ribs were great and the roasted chicken was the best I've had in 20 years!

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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 4.8 stars by 2985 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 16 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.
  • Private party contact
    Dimitri: (401) 421-2525
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