Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

Name: Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant
Address: 673 Thames St, Newport, RI, United States, 02840-6738
Telephone: (401) 848-5257
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

312 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(401) 848-5257

Other options

Order online

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
Website
https://www.mammaluisa.com/
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

Location
673 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6738
Neighborhood
Newport, Rhode Island
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

Popular dishes

Zuppa del Giorno$9.00
Soup of the day
Insalata Esotica$11.00
Radicchio, arugola, dates, walnuts, goat cheese, grapes, dressed with honey mustard vinaigrette
Mista di Campo$8.50
Mixed field greens and fresh vegetables with house dressing
Caprese al Pesto$12.00
Fresh mozzarella, vine ripened tomatoes with pesto sauce, basil and olives
Formaggi Assortiti (Enough for Two)$19.50
Daily selection of Italian cheeses
Zuppa di Frutti di Mare$17.00
Simmered small Mediterranean clams and mussels with Sardinian couscous, crushed red pepper, roasted garlic, fresh parsley and tomatoes
Prosciutto e Melone$13.00
Fresh cantaloupe, prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella and olives
Carpaccio di Bresaola$13.00
Thin slices of cured beef tenderloin with parmigiano, fresh mushrooms, capers, arugola and marinated artichokes
Antipasto Misto all'Italiana (Enough for Two)$21.00
Prosciutto di Parma, salame, mortadella, assorted Italian cheeses and marinated vegetables

Antipasti - Bruschette

$12

Fava
Mashed Fava Beans, Shaved Pecorino Cheese, Prosciutto
Caprese
Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Black Olives, Basil
Goat Cheese
Goat Cheese, Roasted Tomatoes, Capers
Funghi
Flavorful Porcini Mushroom Sauce

Pasta

Also available in smaller portion for $4 less

Bombette Pomodoro e Rucola$21.00
Homemade ricotta and spinach gnocchi with our family's marinara sauce and arugola
Tagliatelle al Ragu Bolognese$21.00
Egg ribbon pasta with hearty meat sauce in the traditional style of Northern Italy
Penne Arrabbiata$18.75
Spicy marinara sauce with garlic and fresh parsley
Spaghetti Carbonara$19.25
Spaghetti with pancetta, eggs, pecorino cheese, a touch of cream and black pepper
Garganelli Boscaiola$22.00
Short rolled egg pasta with porcini mushroom, peas, pancetta in a tomato-cream sauce
Spaghetti Alle Vongole$22.50
Spicy classic Italian red clam sauce with roasted garlic and fresh parsley
Tagliatelle al Pesce$25.00
Egg ribbon pasta with sautéed shrimp and sea scallops with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and basil
Ravioli alle Fave$22.00
Cheese ravioli, fava beans and a flavorful vegetarian tomato sauce rich in garlic
Garganelli al Ragu' Vegetariano$21.00
Short rolled egg pasta with vegetarian Ragu' Bolognese sauce
Penne del Pastore$19.75
Penne with roasted peppers, sun dried tomatoes, aged ricotta, capers, olives and spicy marinara sauce
Ravioli di Zucca$22.50
Butternut squash ravioli with roasted peppers, sage, pine nuts and a touch of cream
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino$19.00
Spaghetti sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed red peppers, mushrooms and olives

Secondi

a la carte; A vegetable garnish will be served with meat and fish entrees

Picatine di Vitello$27.50
Sautéed veal scaloppine with artichokes, capers, fresh lemon juice and white wine
Cotoletta di Pollo$24.25
Breaded chicken breast placed on marinara sauce then topped with prosciutto and provolone
Costata ai Porcini*$36.50
Grilled veal chop with porcini mushroom sauce served with rosemary potatoes
Maialino Ripieno$24.75
Baked thin pork tenderloin stuffed with prosciutto and parmesan cheese, served with mushroom and spinach cream sauce
Tagliata di Manzo*$34.50
Sliced grilled Black Angus sirloin steak drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, topped with arugola and shaved Parmigiano
Sogliola al Timo$26.00
Sautéed filet of sole with fresh thyme, lemon and white wine
Tonno alla Puttanesca*$26.00
Seared tuna steak in a spicy tomato sauce with peppers, olives anchovies, and sun dried tomatoes

Verdure

Patate al Forno$7.75
Oven roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary
Spinaci al Burro$7.75
Sautéed spinach with butter and parmigiano
Cipolle al Forno$7.75
Baked onions with balsamic vinegar
Vegetable Medley
All three vegetables
- Small$9.50
- Large$17.00

Dolci

Daily Selection of Sorbetti (Fruit Sorbet)$9.50
Ask for our daily selection of desserts on the Tray

Beverages

Sparkling Mineral Water
- Small$4.00
- Large$6.00
Italian Sodas (S.Pellegrino)$4.25
Chinotto – Lemon – Orange
Ice Tea (Summer Only)$4.25
Still Mineral Water
- Small$4.00
- Large$6.00
Sparkling Apple Cider Cider
- Glass$4.00
- Bottle$10.00
Virgin Bellini$5.00
Sprite, peach and raspberry
Coca-Cola$4.25
Ginger Ale$4.25
Sprite$4.25
Diet Coke$4.25
Coffee$4.25
Decaf$4.25
Tea$4.25
Herbal Tea$4.25
Iced Tea$4.25
Espresso$4.00
Regular or Decaf
- Double$5.50
- Iced (Shaken)$4.50
Cappuccino$4.50
Regular or Decaf
- Jumbo$5.50
- Iced$5.00
Hot Water$1.00

Menu Vegetariano

Zuppa del Giorno$9.00
Formaggi Assortiti (Enough for Two)$19.50
Daily selection of Italian cheeses
Insalata Esotica$11.00
Radicchio, arugola, dates, walnuts, goat cheese, grapes, dressed with honey mustard vinaigrette
Bruschetta Caprese$12.00
Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Black olives, Basil
Mista di Campo$8.50
Mixed field and fresh vegetables with house dressing
Bruschetta Funghi$12.00
Flavorful Porcini Mushroom Sauce
Caprese al Pesto$12.00
Fresh mozzarella, vine ripened tomatoes with pesto sauce, basil and olives
Bruschetta Goat Cheese$12.00
Goat Cheese, Roasted Tomatoes, Capers
Spezzatino Vegetariano con Patate$24.00
Seitan stew with onions, peas, bell peppers and tomatoes served with rosemary potatoes
Bombette Pomodoro e Arugola$21.00
Homemade ricotta and spinach gnocchi with our family's marinara sauce and arugola
Penne Arrabbiata$18.75
Spicy marinara sauce with garlic and fresh parsley
Ravioli alle Fave$22.00
Ricotta and basil filled ravioli, fava beans and flavorful vegetarian tomato sauce rich in garlic
Ravioli di Zucca$22.50
Butternut squash ravioli with roasted peppers, sage, pine nuts and a touch of cream
Garganelli al Ragu' Vegetariano$21.00
Short rolled egg pasta with vegetarian Ragu' Bolognese sauce
Penne del Pastore$19.75
Penne with roasted peppers, sun dried tomatoes, aged ricotta, capers, olives and spicy marinara sauce
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino$19.00
Spaghetti sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed red peppers, mushrooms and olives
Roasted Potatoes$7.75
with garlic and rosemary
Sauteed Spinach$7.75
with butter and parmigiano
Baked Onions$7.75
with balsamic vinegar
All Three Vegetables
- Small$9.50
- Large$17.00

What 312 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

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Rltorlynn
Tampa
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always excellent! We have been missing Mamma Luisa and our server, Hyechong much to long.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
birthday ..,,and introducing ML to friends
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and great food
KG
KristinaG
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a fun, quaint and homey place. The food was perfect. Excellent wine list, you can even order half a bottle of some of the wines. Service was excellent, the waiter was friendly, attentive without being pushy. The carbonara was to die for. I would go back just for that! Prices were very reasonable. Three of us went out, split a bottle of wine, three entrees and three desserts, bill was around $140.
JL
JamesL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The restraunt was very cute on the inside. It feel like you are inside of an old Italain mothers house. The food was excellent.
G
Georgetown01
New England
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
The waiter kind of wrote us off when we didn't order apps or second plates. Food was ok. I feel like it used to be better.
n
nick
New England
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a cozy restaurant with truly authentic Italian food, skillfully prepared. Wait staff efficient and pleasant. Impressive wine list. In sum, a really, really great place for an Italian meal, properly prepared and served.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, nice wine selection, attentive waitperson
WD
WestinD
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Love the ambiance and the small Italian kitchen feel. I’ll definitely be back for a great chicken parmigiana! I think it was slightly overpriced, but I believe that is just due to the location of it being in Newport.
A
Amin
New England
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall very positive. Was there to bring in the new year.
BB
BillB
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The cuisine was excellent, albeit with very small servings. Wait service was excellent, as well.
J
arielJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this restaurant! Amazing food and amazing service every time.
J
Jack
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Exceptional food and very attentive service. Worth every penny!
IE
ImadE
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff and food are amazing. Make a reservation in advance, they get booked quick!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Key West
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice, good food atmosphere and service. Can not wait to go again!
S
Sherri
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have eaten at Mama Luisa’s many times and have never had a bad meal or a bad service!! Our Christmas Eve dinner was amazing and the service was excellent!!
c
cherieee
New England
169 reviews
vip
5.0
169 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We both had the Insalata Esotica for the first course, it was wonderful, fresh greens dates, walnuts, goat cheese and grapes. We also had the special with squid pasta and lobster, it was delicious and the Tagliatelle al Pesce a wonderful dish with fresh seafood. Service was good and the prices reasonable.
DA
DannyA
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal. Looking forward to my next visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
BEST SPOT IN RI FOR AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD/ATMOSPHERE
r
rv0555
New England
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All we can say is wow!! Outstanding service. Food that is to die for. Competitive prices. My wife and I split the salad special which was very good. Size was adequate for two. She had the eggplant parm over spaghetti which she loved. I had the pasta special that had sausage, peppers and caramelized onions in a light cream sauce. It honestly was the best Italian dish that I ever had. We can’t wait to return.
WP
WilliamP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our go-to special place. By far the best authentic Italian cuisine anywhere in Newport County
B
Bones
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and wine were great and our server Robert was very attentive
d
drpkot
New England
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Wonderful food, great service
VL
VictoriaL
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was great but our table was next to the bathroom which was weird.
j
jamesb
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service and the owner is always on site. The food is seasoned perfectly and literally comes from the grill or stove to your table. Sounds simple but a lot of restaurants don’t get the food out while it’s hot.. That is the advantage of a smaller establishment. Make a reservation. You won’t regret it!
SZ
SuZQ
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All was super. Even the wine recommended had a great aroma as it was being placed in front of us.
K
Kate
New York Area
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious, always welcoming, always perfect! Wonderful wine list and a huge menu and no problem with special requests. One of our fave spots. Best wait staff on the planet!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is a diamond. Small, intimate, cozy, family owned for 30 years, authentic and delicious food! Highly recommend!
DG
DoreneG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite restaurants…. You feel like you are in Italy! Food and service outstanding….
ML
MaryLouS
New England
123 reviews
vip
5.0
123 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mamma Luisa's is the perfect restaurant for its menu selection, food preparation and service. It is one of your favorite in Newport.
M
Mainer
New England
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location and great food. Loved our dinner and experience at Momma’s. Thanks!
d
dwygrl
Charleston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very enjoyable evening. Cute place in an old house. We were seated promptly and our service was very good. There were 4 of us and we all thought our meals were excellent.
F
Fred
New England
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
At home feel nicely done
t
tonyl
New York Area
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Highly recommended
CP
ConnieP
Jackson Hole
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
the restaurant is always a delight, a special experience in an old world setting. The staff is professional and the food is always delicious. A favorite of ours for 15 years
J
Jill
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time there and what a wonderful surprise! Great, old world ambience, great food and service. We'll be back!
BE
BruceE
New England
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff, especially the server, was very cordial and efficient. The main courses were outstanding. Save room for the tiramisu which was light and very tasty.
SL
SusanL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This resturant is fantastic. We all loved our dinners. The owner was kind and welcoming. I highly recommend this place.
R
Renaldo
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a hidden gem. Our guests had suggested it, even after having not been there for quite some time. They were pleasantly surprised to find the same quality service, food and wine selection. We will be back!
SE
SamarE
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding. We felt we were eating a home made Italian meal made by someone's mom!

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 312 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(401) 848-5257

Other options

Order online

Google Map for Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

673 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6738

Additional information

Cross street
Thames Street, Carroll Ave
Neighborhood
Newport, Rhode Island
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

Website
https://www.mammaluisa.com/
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

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Spaghetti Carbonara

Tagliatelle al Ragu Bolognese

Tagliatelle al Pesce

Antipasti

Zuppa del Giorno$9.00

Insalata Esotica$11.00

Mista di Campo$8.50

Caprese al Pesto$12.00

Formaggi Assortiti (Enough for Two)$19.50

Zuppa di Frutti di Mare$17.00

Prosciutto e Melone$13.00

Carpaccio di Bresaola$13.00

Antipasto Misto all'Italiana (Enough for Two)$21.00

Antipasti - Bruschette

Fava

Caprese

Goat Cheese

Funghi

Pasta

Bombette Pomodoro e Rucola$21.00

Tagliatelle al Ragu Bolognese$21.00

Penne Arrabbiata$18.75

Spaghetti Carbonara$19.25

Garganelli Boscaiola$22.00

Spaghetti Alle Vongole$22.50

Tagliatelle al Pesce$25.00

Ravioli alle Fave$22.00

Garganelli al Ragu' Vegetariano$21.00

Penne del Pastore$19.75

Ravioli di Zucca$22.50

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino$19.00

Secondi

Picatine di Vitello$27.50

Cotoletta di Pollo$24.25

Costata ai Porcini*$36.50

Maialino Ripieno$24.75

Tagliata di Manzo*$34.50

Sogliola al Timo$26.00

Tonno alla Puttanesca*$26.00

Verdure

Patate al Forno$7.75

Spinaci al Burro$7.75

Cipolle al Forno$7.75

Vegetable Medley

Dolci

Daily Selection of Sorbetti (Fruit Sorbet)$9.50

Beverages

Sparkling Mineral Water

Italian Sodas (S.Pellegrino)$4.25

Ice Tea (Summer Only)$4.25

Still Mineral Water

Sparkling Apple Cider Cider

Virgin Bellini$5.00

Coca-Cola$4.25

Ginger Ale$4.25

Sprite$4.25

Diet Coke$4.25

Coffee$4.25

Decaf$4.25

Tea$4.25

Herbal Tea$4.25

Iced Tea$4.25

Espresso$4.00

Cappuccino$4.50

Hot Water$1.00

Menu Vegetariano

Zuppa del Giorno$9.00

Formaggi Assortiti (Enough for Two)$19.50

Insalata Esotica$11.00

Bruschetta Caprese$12.00

Mista di Campo$8.50

Bruschetta Funghi$12.00

Caprese al Pesto$12.00

Bruschetta Goat Cheese$12.00