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Vieste, Newport, RI

Vieste

4.6 (10)
$30 and under
Italian
580 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Our simply Italian restaurant is inspired by the beautiful charm of the coastal town of Vieste, Italy, the family home of it's heritage owner Anthony Lorusso. We offer some of Rhode Island's finest Italian food accompanied by Italian wines, craft beers and signature cocktails.

Savor handmade pastas, savory sauces, and delectable sautés, all made with the finest local ingredients. Our attentive staff guarantees an unforgettable dining experience, making every visit special.

Whether you're planning a romantic date night, a lively family gathering, or just craving exquisite Italian cuisine, Vieste is your ideal destination. Join us for a taste of Italy that will keep you coming back for more.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Vino Bar offers a Semi - Private Dining Room and Bar for Intimate Events for up to 35 Guests
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Cross street
    Wellington Avenue
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 10 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Newport County

    Healthy

  • Newport County

    Good for special occasions

10 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing and it was so perfect for Father's Day.

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  2. Bonnie VIP

    New York City81 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding restaurant! Everything was fabulous! Best Italian I've ever had!!!

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  3. Marianne

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed this place very much. Even though we had a reservation, we had to sit at the bar because the party at our table took too long. It was fine, though.

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  4. lefty

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Italian food. My second time here. I highly recommend this place for the quality of food you get.

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  5. Lisa

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed excellent Osso Bucca over gluten free pasta and gnocchi with bolognese. Both were variations from menu offerings which they adapted with ease. Dessert was a fabulous GF ricotta cheesecake. Not too sweet-just perfect. The ambiance was a true little italian trattoria. A New favorite.

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  6. Kaycie

    New Jersey1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The drinks were delicious. However, both the ravioli & chicken parm were soaking in some type of liquid? They both were very wet & for $30 per dish, I’d expect better. The breading of the chicken literally fell off from being served wet?

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  7. Ellizabeth C

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful decor and two parties with loud and seriously unruly children…that was unexpected. Tomato salad was just - procuitto delicious but mozzarella like flavorless white rubber. Chicken parmesan was fine- chicken tender but red sauce just ok. Delicious tiramisu!!!! Waitstaff very attentive.

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  8. Kate

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Again, the waiter was funny, the food was delicious and we were delighted!

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  9. Alex

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food in the area. Great cocktails. I could probably do without the guitar guy playing endless solos over recorded band tracks, but that's nitpicking, isn't it? 🙂

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  10. David

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived for our reservation Friday night for supper on one of the pub tables. We did end up getting a nice table and chairs. Our waitress was excellent. She went thru all the specials. I decided I'd try the special. It was a fish dish stock full of fish on top of pasta. My husband ordered the large meatball dinner Delicious also. Not a crumb left. We had a few drinks and listened to the gentleman playing a guitar and singing 70's, 80's , 90's songs. We got to say hi to Tony, the very kind owner, as he went around checking to make sure all the patrons were happy and enjoying their dinners. This restaurant is top shelve in our books between the owner, the hostess, the waitresses, bar tenders, chefs and the excellent food. We have been there before for dinner and drinks. That visit was exactly the same! We would highly recommend Vieste to anyone who loves Italian food. You will be very pleased with everything from the moment you are greeted by the hostess to when you leave. We will continue to frequent this amazing restaurant It's a gem.
    ViesteResponded on May 4, 2025
    Hi David! Thank you so much for such a thorough and kind review. We're so happy that you continue to enjoy your dining experiences with our Vieste family.

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Vieste is rated 4.6 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Vieste

580 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wellington Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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