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Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI

Cafe Nuovo

4.8 (3324)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
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.

What 3,324 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

    Innovative

  • Providence County

    Great for fine wines

  • Providence County

    Romantic

  • Providence County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Nuovo in Providence delights with "amazing food" and "excellent service" in an elegant setting. Guests praise attentive staff and delicious menu options like lamb shank, wagyu steak, and crispy sushi. Perfect for special occasions with "beautiful river views" and a "romantic atmosphere." Consistently a "top choice" for locals and visitors alike.

3,324 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there to celebrate a college graduation. Café Nuovo did not disappoint. Our server was outstanding. The food was beautiful. 

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  2. Doctor. Limary

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    VERY NICE AMBIANCE, SERVICE AND GRAT FOOD! WE WILL BE BACK.

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  3. Peter VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome post Friar graduation! Food and service were top notch!!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for my husband's birthday on a Tuesday night and we really enjoyed ourselves. It was pretty quiet, our reservation was at about 8:30pm. The food was honestly amazing. I had salmon and my husband ordered the wagyu steak. The service excellent! David was our server and he was attentive, kind, and friendly. I honestly don't have one complaint. If I had to nit pick, it was a little cold in the restaurant but after my margarita I was fine. We will for sure be back.

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  5. Jackie VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiters that assisted our table were fantastic. It was Mother’s Day and my mom’s 65th birthday. They made it special and never rushed us. The food was thoroughly enjoyed, we especially loved the appetizers of the oyster Rockefeller, crispy Korean sushi, and crab cakes. We also last minute had two more members that could join us and they made it happen for our large group. Thank you again for this special memory and occasion for our family.

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  6. Cindy VIP

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Mothers Day. The food was delicious and the service was perfect.

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  7. Tom

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our table was ready when we arrived which is always a good way to start. Excellent food and service. The timing was perfect; not rushed but also not too spaced out. A little on the loud side but the place was completely full on a Saturday night. All in all it was a great choice and glad we went.

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  8. David VIP

    Greater Boston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    6 PM Saturday night reservation at Cafe Novo. Our drinks, service, appetizers, entrées, and dessert were all perfectly prepared and served without any interruption. It was a very busy night, but the Cafe Nuevo staff made a perfect evening for everyone.  thank you, David. 

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  9. Asiana

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was amazing. Was celebrating a birthday and sat next to a large party that was super loud so it wasn’t really ideal but we made the most out of it. The food was amazing as well but was not to happy that the sole special dish was 65 dollars for what I got. I’ve been eating seafood my whole life and I could have made that at home myself. There was nothing special about it that made it 65 dollars.

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  10. Jennifer VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was all very delicious. The lamb shank was incredible and the crispy rice tuna is always a must to start.

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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 3324 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 17 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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