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Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant, Newport, RI

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

4.9 (755)
$50 and over
Italian
673 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6738

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 755 people are saying

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant in Newport offers an "exceptional dining experience" with "impeccable service" and "delicious, authentic Italian food." Guests praise its "intimate atmosphere" reminiscent of dining in a "grandmother's home." Noteworthy dishes include "homemade pasta" and a "fantastic wine selection." Reservations are recommended due to its charmingly "small and quaint" setting.
755 Reviews
  1. Yavor

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food complemented with best service possible, last time I was served so well was in 3 star Michelin restaurant.

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  2. Lauren VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I make a trip to Newport every Memorial Day weekend, and our activities always include dinner at Mamma Luisa's - our favorite restaurant in Rhode Island!

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  3. Deone

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was fabulous! Great atmosphere, great food, and service. You felt like you were in mamas kitchen. Highly recommend. The lemon cake dessert was the best.

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  4. Sami

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in New Port. Food and service are exquisite.

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  5. Marsha

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal! Knowledgeable and attentive waiter took excellent care of us. Great dining experience - will be sure to visit again when in Newport.

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  6. Kayla

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved our meal here. I put in the booking notes that we were celebrating an anniversary, and the restaurant gave us a beautiful window table. We were thrilled! The ambiance and the food were both outstanding. I would go back for sure. I would also recommend the restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious meal in kind of an old school restaurant setting.

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  7. Andy VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always get service and food. The ambiance is great.

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  8. Judy VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The spinach is SO good! I like going home with some to put in my eggs the next day😋. The bolognese is excellent, as are the gnocchi, along with the pistachio/ricotta cake😋. Consistently excellent❣️🙏

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  9. Laurie VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In my opinion, the best Italian restaurant in Newport; like a hidden gem. Small, quaint, authentic Italian. Food was amazing, homemade pasta, bread, wonderful wine selection. Recommend a reservation because it is a smaller restaurant and once people know how good… go back and it fills up. We’ll definitely go back!

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  10. Thomas

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mamma Luisa was excellent. It seemed to have an authentic atmosphere. It was relatively small and intimate, even on Mother's Day. The food and service were both excellent and the menu was fairly extensive. I was only sorry not to have been able to try other dishes. It is somewhat off the beaten track; a good distance from the central tourist district - an absolute plus. I would highly recommend Mamma Luisa to anyone visiting Newport.

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FAQs

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 848-5257.

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 755 OpenTable diners.

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673 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6738

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thames Street, Carroll Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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