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Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant, Newport, RI

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

4.8
4.8
467 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
In the old world, in a little village near Bologna, lived the real ‘Mamma Luisa’ who cooked and inspired the next generation of family and friends to recreate in Newport the same authentic taste and atmosphere of northern Italian cuisine.

Our four cozy dining rooms situated a quaint old house make it ideal for romantic dinners & small to medium size parties.

The menu features a variety of authentic Italian dishes like antipasti, bruschetta & salads; typical pasta dishes like Bolognese, Carbonara, Ravioli, and the homemade gnocchi as well as Eggplant Parmigiana and Frutti di Mare.
Selected fresh meat, fish & seafood complete our menu with signature dishes of veal, pork, steak, sole & tuna.
Finish dinner with a cappuccino, espresso or tiramisu.

At Mamma Luisa’s we also offer a full vegetarian page together with vegan and gluten-free options.

Our extensive wine &beer list will transport you to the different regions of Italy and you will find also handpicked gems from around the world

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 848-5257
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For private event inquiries, please call the restaurant directly at 401-848-5257 or email us at mammaluisarest@gmail.com
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Cross street
    Thames Street, Carroll Ave
  • Parking details
    Limited parking available behind the building
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 467 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Newport County

    Best Food

  • Newport County

    Best Service

  • Newport County

    Best Value

  • Newport County

    Healthy

  • Newport County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Newport County

    Great for fine wines

  • Newport County

    Romantic

  • Newport County

    Good for special occasions

467 Reviews
  1. LauraR

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The real deal for Italian food. My mother-in-law is an amazing Italian cook and I would take her here. The pastas were so fresh and the tomato sauce was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. This will always be on our list when we visit Newport.

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  2. DanielBonanni

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is just outstanding, old school Italian recipes from Nonna. Enjoy, we did immensily…

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  3. Drod

    Caribbean

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Newport, everything was delicious.

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  4. RobertA

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a delightful culinary experience with ample attention to individualize service.

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  5. MaineDiner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love our table by the window, food and excellent service!

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  6. LeahP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Cute place with nice music and candlelit dining. Food was delicious.

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  7. LisaR

    New Orleans

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best Italian restaurant in town! Delicious and consistent. Robert is a fun and attentive wait person.

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  8. PaulaM

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. Would highly recommend a visit. You won’t be disappointed.

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  9. SueB

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Ambience at times is a bit too dark. A couple sitting on the side of us took out their iPhone so that they could use the flashlight in order to read the menu. The lights kept flickering from lighter to darker, which tells me perhaps a problem with electrical circuits. The food itself is excellent and highly recommend any homemade pasta dish. Food is always served hot like right out of the kitchen. Never had a bad meal, from salads, entrees and delicious desserts.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Food was delicious, service excellent. Noise level got a little high at times. What really upset me was being charged $4 for a 2nd basket with only 2 slices of bread! Where I live an Italian restaurant doesn't charge for bread. I live in the Atlanta area and there is no charge on soda refills. Not only was a glass of diet coke a whopping $5 but without even telling me, the server asked if I'd like another soda and when the bill came I was charged $10 for 2 sodas! Unbelievable to me. My concern is these "tourist" area restaurants are being sneaky and overcharging unsuspecting customers. I should have at least been told I would be charged for another soda. Due to the dishonesty in my opinion, unless they change those actions I would not return again if visiting the area.

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  11. PamelaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian food we have ever had while traveling. The restaurant was tastefully decorated. Waitress was very good. Could not resist desert. We were so glad we did. Their pistachio desert was excellent. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

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  12. Lambertvilleres

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful pasta, and great pork tenderloin dish. Recommend Bolognese pasta

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eggplant Parmigiana was other worldly. Delicate yet robust blend. A true depth of flavor. Will be back for more!

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  14. DeterMcBizness

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Only issue was host asked me to remove my hat when another patron was wearing one.

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  15. LaurenK

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It is hard to think of Italian food with all the fabulous seafood in Newport, but Mama Luisa's is our must go to when visiting Newport. Being from NY with the great Italian food Mama Luisa's can keep up with the best and never disappoints! For appetizer the Mozzarella Caprese with Pesto was amazing. Parpardelle Bolognese is always fabulous as was a pasta special we ordered and veal was as tasty and tender as can be. We recommend to order a few dishes to share as 1 is not good enough! Can't wait to go back next time we visit Newport!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived about 30 minutes early and were accommodated immediately. Our waiter, Robert, was prompt and made sure we were happy. Our meals were outstanding! Be sure to make the effort to visit Mama Luisa’s!! You will not be disappointed!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Just wondered why I had to change to a pants though all the other men were wearing short pants. Otherwise it was perfect and delicious!!

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  18. JonathanP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    a very enjoyable meal. felt like we were in Italy. Great place.

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  19. foodlover

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Step back in time to the typical Italian restaurant decades ago. Small, intimate with great food and service. Eggplant appetizer was fabulous. Veal with artichokes in a lemon caper sauce and pasta carbonara were excellent. I was surprised that there were no peas in the carbonara, but the sauce was still outstanding.

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  20. GraceB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing food, fast, attentive, and knowledgeable staff. authentic ambience and experience.

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  21. RobertD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Food was not great. One piece of cheese on top of the chicken park and very little sauce.

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  22. BrianB

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite place while visiting Newport. Never disappoints.

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  23. EduardoR

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A must stop when in Newport. Fells like a family reunion!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California Sur

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is incredible and consistent. Our server was excellent. It’s our favorite Newport spot for authentic Italian.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I really enjoy this restaurant!!

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  26. JenniferF

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our second time back in a week… Food was absolutely amazing, so flavorful and delicious! We highly recommend this Italian restaurant to anyone! Best on the Island!

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  27. Like2Eat

    Cincinnati

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Looking for a great meal and service. This is the place.

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  28. Samantha

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Delicious food. The best Italian I’ve had in a long time. Decor, employees, and bathroom situations through me for a loop.

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  29. DonnaG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Great old school Italian, with super-friendly and helpful service. Huge portions.

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  30. JenniferF

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful evening dining at Mama Luisa.. the food was superb and the service was excellent! Our waitress was lovely. The bolognese outstanding! The tiramisu out of this world! Highly recommend!!

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  31. LisaL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Beautifully prepared food. What a delight to find this gem of a restaurant in a quiet neighborhood. I am fussy about food and will most definitely return.

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  32. kerryh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Most amazingly delicious Italian fare in town. Servers are efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

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  33. AnnaS

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The restaurant was pretty far from the downtown area. It was a charming building but in need of some TLC. The servers were very attentive and our food was delicious. However, I felt the menu offerings were limited. There were more pasta offerings than seafood, chicken or veal. Overall, it was a good experience and a fair value.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service and delicious meal. I got the shrimp and scallop dish, my husband the tuna.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Husband had a great meal. My carbonara wasn’t like I had in Italy. Just ok

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience can’t wait to go back our waitress was fantastic the food is great

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  37. LisaP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most delicious Italian food!! Portions sizes were ample, ambiance was lovely. Especially wonderful in the colder months!

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  38. kareng

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A surprising experience on a Friday night! While most places were filled with loud and uninterested people, here things were moving at a nice pace. Food, service and adorable space proved to be what we needed for to escape the more touristy and uninteresting streets of Newport on a summer night. Thanks!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from start to finish was outstanding! Wonderful food and service.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went with our three boys, my husband and my mom. It was phenomenal. The homey feel is special, and the food is delicious. Very authentic and the atmosphere adds to the experience.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant using the Order Online button. Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 848-5257.

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 467 OpenTable diners.

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 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

673 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6738

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thames Street, Carroll Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Limited parking available behind the building
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (401) 848-5257
  • Private party facilities
    For private event inquiries, please call the restaurant directly at 401-848-5257 or email us at mammaluisarest@gmail.com
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