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Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI

Cafe Nuovo

4.8 (3333)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 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 3,333 people are saying

Cafe Nuovo 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Providence County

    Great for fine wines

  • Providence County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Nuovo delivers an "amazing experience" with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "stunning ambiance" and "attentive staff." Located along the scenic Riverwalk, it offers a "wonderful dining experience" perfect for special occasions. Highlights include the beef tenderloin risotto and Dover sole.
3,333 Reviews
  1. Peck VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. Outdoor seating was very nice. Service was very good. All entrees were absolutely top shelf. Flavor and presentation was AAA++. Shrimp tempura appetizer is a must try. The only thing I could pick on if I had to find anything would be the calamari appetizer. It was good but everything else was so good that I felt this fell short. I also would of liked to see more attention to detail in the restrooms. They weren’t dirty but definitely could of been cleaner. Definitely a must try if your in the area.

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  2. george

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every visit to Cafe Nuovo is a special treat. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a warm genuine welcome by Sean. The entire staff is incredibly attentive and accommodating. The food is incredible, with great care to detail. Cafe Nuovo will always be our special place. Highly recommended!

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  3. judith VIP

    Greater Boston37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic! The food is outstanding one of our favorite restaurants.

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  4. Lisa

    Connecticut2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Cafe Nuovo didn’t disappoint us. Outstanding service and food. Ate outside which pretty special.

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  5. Emily

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From being brought to our table until we finished eating, the entire experience was wonderful. The food was delicious, lovely view, very attentive and kind staff, and overall extremely happy with our experience!

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  6. Greg VIP

    Greater Boston62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience, food is awesome, and staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Main menu is quite varied, and they usually offer some nice specials.

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  7. James

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Nuovo never disappoints. The service was top notch and the food was delicious as always. My Manhattan and my wife's Cosmo were made to perfection. You can't make a better choice for a special night out than Cafe Nuovo.

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  8. Patti

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server (Sarah L.) was excellent. Attentive and very helpful with suggestions. It was our annual birthday dinner and we will be back. It had been almost 20 years since we visited!

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  9. David VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John was a great server. Nick and Kim at the bar are awesome!

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  10. Ari

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here! Every time one of us got up to use the bathroom our waiter refolded our napkin, such a nice touch. The olive oil with the bread was high quality, and each dish we got you could tell the care the chef took to craft the flavor. We also had a nice view of the waterfire event!

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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 3333 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 13 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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