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Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI

Cafe Nuovo

4.8
4.8
3225 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
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

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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
    (401) 421-2525
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Dinner in the Main Dining Room

    Multiple dates available
    Please join us indoors for Dinner in our Main Dining Room (Note: This reservation does not include outdoor dining) ***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.
  • 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 3,225 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Providence County

    Best Service

  • Providence County

    Romantic

  • Providence County

    Great for scenic views

  • Providence County

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Nuovo is a culinary gem in Providence, offering "amazing" food, "stellar" service, and a "superb" riverside ambiance. Diners rave about its diverse menu, featuring dishes like lamb shank and Chilean Sea Bass, alongside "crisp" calamari and "phenomenal" desserts. Perfect for special occasions, this restaurant consistently impresses with its "impeccable" staff and picturesque outdoor seating.

3,225 Reviews
  1. Gina

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the beef tenderloin risotto, which was good, but the portion was too small for the price. I am not a big eater, and I always take leftovers home, but not this time. The pot of mousse dessert was delicious and worth the price, though.

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  2. Joe

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Staff is very knowledgeable and also attentive

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  3. Robert

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Nuovo represents the elegance of superior cuisine, service and atmosphere. Whether visiting personally or for business, guests will delightfully enjoy this first-class establishment. Bravo, Cafe Nuovo!!!!!!!!! Bob Mancini. 12/11/2024

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  4. Sue

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays. Very warm and inviting. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. One of our favorites.

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  5. DoreenM

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious! Excellent service- thank you Rego!

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  6. patricia

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time there tonight! From the Valet’s to the Hostess to the waiter. Amazing service! Our waiter was so friendly polite and attentive! The food was delicious and prepared perfectly! I can’t say enough about it. This was our second time and last time was great also!

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  7. Brenda

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with friends for a holiday get-together. Cocktails were great! Everyone loved their meal- a pasta seafood special, shortribs and scallops/shrimp. And the desserts did not disappoint. Looking forward to going back in a couple of weeks.

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  8. Paula

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Cafe Nuovo never disappoints. Outstanding food and service.

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  9. Greg

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was impeccable. My sons bought me tickets to a show at PPAC, so I treated for dinner. One had the pork chop, the other filet, both were excellent. I had a Caesar salad which a little fisher than I prefer, and the Cacio e Pepe. The pasta, while rich and flavorful, was a bit salty, hence the 4/5. All in all, lovely.

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  10. Robert

    Greater Boston

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Nuovo was excellent as always! Robert, our waiter, had the cocktail that I usually order waiting for me when I sat down at the table. My wife and I were taking dear friends from Malaysia out to dinner and we wanted to show them Providence’s best. Cafe Nuovo did not disappoint us.

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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 3225 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.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Nuovo

One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Memorial Boulevard & Canal
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (401) 421-2525
  • 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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