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Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI

Cafe Nuovo

4.8 (3345)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
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

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
  • 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.

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What 3,345 people are saying

Cafe Nuovo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Providence County

    Great for fine wines

  • Providence County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Nuovo offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "outstanding service" and "delicious food," making it a top choice for special occasions. Its riverside location provides a scenic backdrop. Guests rave about the "lamb shank," "crispy sushi," and attentive staff, ensuring each visit is memorable. Highly recommended for its "elegant atmosphere."
3,345 Reviews
  1. Paul

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience dining by the river was exceptional, as was the food (veal pot stickers, stuffed rigatoni with veal), duck parpadelle, and banana cheesecake topped with caramelized bananas), and service (Rigo was both extremely polished and convivial). All things told, it was a unforgettable evening and we are already planning another night out there.

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  2. Stephen VIP

    Greater Boston38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice meal while enjoying a comfortable night dinning outside overlooking the river. Food was very good. Service was good.

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  3. kevin

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent. The space is a bit dated. Thankfully we sat outside..interior is 1990s vibe. Not our style. But the food was great (the lamb shank was particularly noteworthy) and the ambiance was special.

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  4. Robert VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. Our waiter Dave was excellent.

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  5. Ralph

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice upscale venue. Delicious food. Good wait staff, very friendly and attentive

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  6. Ashia VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was fantastic and my duck was the best meal I've had at Cafe Nuovo. I added an extra person to our reservation was told that was no problem but the table was very tight on one side. Otherwise, everything was wonderful.

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  7. Stacey VIP

    Denver / Colorado19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of Providence's best restaurants! If you go around 6:30 it is full and usually loud so I would suggest 7:30-8pm if you can wait.

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  8. Jay

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We sent back a severely undercooked flat iron steak. We expected a new steak but they reheated and sent out the same steak. I'm sure flat iron steak is seared uncut, then cut to preserve its juices. Simply reheating a cut steak would change this. As this restaurant is marked as fine dining, I was disappointed at the quality of its service.

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  9. James

    Caribbean4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere, food is always very good. The service outstanding. We initially booked for patio seating but the weather didn’t cooperate.

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  10. Peck VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. Outdoor seating was very nice. Service was very good. All entrees were absolutely top shelf. Flavor and presentation was AAA++. Shrimp tempura appetizer is a must try. The only thing I could pick on if I had to find anything would be the calamari appetizer. It was good but everything else was so good that I felt this fell short. I also would of liked to see more attention to detail in the restrooms. They weren’t dirty but definitely could of been cleaner. Definitely a must try if your in the area.

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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 3345 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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