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Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant, Newport, RI

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

4.8
4.8
717 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Limited parking available behind the building
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 717 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Newport County

    Best Food

  • Newport County

    Best Service

  • Newport County

    Best Value

  • Newport County

    Healthy

  • Newport County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Newport County

    Great for fine wines

  • Newport County

    Romantic

Review summary

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Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant in Newport is a cherished spot known for its "consistently delicious" Italian cuisine and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "authentic atmosphere" and "cozy ambiance," while the wine list is "superb." Standout dishes include the bolognese and veal piccata, making it a "must-visit" for Italian dining lovers.

717 Reviews
  1. Bill VIP

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, food and service! Always a great experience.

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  2. Donna

    New Jersey6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must-dine when we visit Newport and have never been disappointed. Carbonara is excellent, as is the fava bean bruschetta. Wine is so reasonably priced, and they make excellent suggestions! Portion sizes are perfect. If you don’t have room for dessert, share a sorbet! Already can’t wait to go back!

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  3. Carlos

    Rhode Island3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    was sat in one area then required to move due to table was for 4 people not 3 people. then placed in a corner seat along a wall like a WEDGE, making the experience POOR. with the help from the waiter he and I were able to slightly move the table in an angle so that we were not wedged in corner allowing us to have a conversation improving the experience. FYI once you sit a guest unless it is a safety concern they should not be moved, we were ready to actually leave since a table for 4 was much to large for a table of 3. But if not for the waiter that was very good at has job and noticed the concern promptly. reason for being upset was that when we finished meal and were leaving the same table tat we were at then had no guests as of yet the other table in the same room had only 3 guests for a table of 4.

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  4. Ray VIP

    Greater Boston86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another amazing experience. Food and service top notch. Will definitely return.

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  5. Steven

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal I have ever had. I would compare this favorably to any restaurant in Italy or NYC.

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  6. kellie VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dinner….great food, great service, great ambience….

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  7. Joseph VIP

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been visiting Newport for 40 years and this was our first time dining at Mamma Luisa. This restaurant serves authentic Italian food in a charming home converted to a restaurant on Thames Street. Compared to the many restaurants we have dined at over the years Mamma Luisa's is one of the best. The food, service and atmosphere are all excellent. We look forward to our next visit!

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  8. Ashley

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing experience! My husband and I went here for Valentines and it was such a nice and romantic experience. The waiter was well versed and knowledgeable. The food was delicious. I got the bolognese and it was honestly the best and most decadent sauce I’ve ever had. I’m still thinking about it days later. The wine was wonderful and dessert was even better! The atmosphere was adorable. The restaurant is located in an old home. Beautiful vines on the walls and adorable decor. It was comforting. Felt like I was eating in a grandmothers home. This is definitely a must try restaurant if you would like to have a quiet and romantic dinner!

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  9. Paul

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Choice and quality always first rate with friendly knowledgeable staff.

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  10. laura

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mama Luisa never disappoints! The food and service are always top notch! We make an annual pilgrimage there.

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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 4.8 stars by 717 OpenTable diners.

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant 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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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

673 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6738

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Limited parking available behind the building
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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