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Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI
Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI
Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI
Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI
Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI

Cafe Nuovo

4.8
4.8
3285 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 25 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 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 3,285 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Innovative

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Providence County

    Innovative

  • Providence County

    Great for fine wines

  • Providence County

    Great for scenic views

  • Providence County

    Contemporary American

Review summary

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Cafe Nuovo offers a consistently outstanding dining experience with "amazing service," "delicious food," and a "lovely ambiance." Guests praise the attentive staff and the beautifully presented dishes. The restaurant excels in special occasions and provides a "spectacular" view, especially during Waterfire events. A top choice for memorable meals in Providence.
3,285 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent atmosphere Food was good Service was good

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  2. Karl

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service as always! Our server David was great!

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  3. Jada

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    David was absolutely amazing, a true hospitality star. Our food was beyond delicious! We had the crispy sushi (you NEED to try), caesar salad, filet, short rib and scallop special all cooked to perfection! This was our first time here and we will definitely be coming back

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  4. Michaela

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was absolutely wonderful. Our server David was spectacular and our meals were delicious.

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  5. Donna

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ended Karen and Al’s stay in Providence with a delightful dinner at Cafe Nuovo. The sophisticated elegance of the restaurant combined with the flavorful menu selections made this choice perfect for a President’s Day celebration. The ambiance was upscale with soulful music playing in the background that made conversation easy and enjoyable. As we made our dinner selections, the waitstaff was accommodating to our desires whether it be for a dish that was “off menu” or substituting certain dishes with others. Each appetizer, entree and dessert was carefully prepared and presented with care. The Dover sole, which was prepared table side, was fresh, flaky and had a sauce that complimented its tender taste perfectly. My escargot had the well balanced flavors of garlic and oil which allowed me to soak the toast points while savoring the tenderest of snails in each mouthful. The burrata salads with strawberries were not only delicious but pleasing to the eye as well. It was a pleasure to visit this restaurant again and be able to have a dining experience that successfully checked all of our dining objectives.

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  6. Robert

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, fantastic waiter I should have got the champagne special that was my only error! 👏👏👏👏🤘

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  7. Nieca

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our biggest disappointment was the food. We ordered the beef tenderloin risotto and the stuff rigatoni. I’m sorry but we didn’t enjoy any of the food at all- never again. Drinks were ok. Waiter was nice but when I mentioned how rare the meat was, he didn’t say anything. We also had to ask for a candle because we were the only table in that section without one, no biggie but why not have the complete experience right. Unfortunately, we left very dissatisfied.

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  8. David

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brian & Kim at the bar are great! Sean is so personable with all of the guest and always engages in conversation.

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  9. Samantha

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Valentines dinner! The table near the window was perfect and a good size, service was great & the short rib/ lamb shank was absolutely delicious. We never felt rushed & the waiter was very attentive throughout the evening. The dessert at the end is a must! We will totally return, huge thank you to the chef/ kitchen staff, service staff & management for all your hard work on a busy Valentine’s Day weekend! You made the night truly special!!

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  10. Jeanne

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and food presentation. We were six people and most meals were excellent. Tables were too close to one another for this level of dining and dessert selection was a bit disappointing.

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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 3285 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 reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

Select a time

Booked 25 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    (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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