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Cafe Nuovo, Providence, RI

Cafe Nuovo

4.8
4.8
3311 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
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 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 3,311 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Contemporary American

  • Providence County

    Best Ambiance

  • Providence County

    Innovative

  • Providence County

    Great for fine wines

  • Providence County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Providence County

    Great for scenic views

  • Providence County

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Nuovo consistently impresses with its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Known as a "crown jewel of Providence," it's perfect for special occasions. The elegant setting, attentive staff, and "delicious" dishes like the beef tenderloin risotto and Dover sole make it a must-visit. Highly recommended for memorable dining experiences.

3,311 Reviews
  1. Jolena

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner and service! We started with the calamari which was crispy and served with a yummy balsamic aioli. For dinner, my boyfriend got the boneless short rib and I got the Tempura Vegetable Maki with a side order of lemon risotto. We ended with the pot of mousse. Everything was amazing! The short rib fell apart easily with a fork, the maki was fresh and the risotto had a great texture. The mousse was the perfect way to end the dinner with the hint of fruit pairing well with the chocolate. Our server was very attentive and there was a great ambiance. We will be back!

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  2. Mary

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Nuovo has consistently delivered on service, food, and overall quality for many years, and we were impressed for our anniversary dinner. Wee ordered the creamy tomato soup and Boston Bibb salad for our first course; Shrimp & Scallops and Stuffed Rigatoni for the entree; and the Pot of Mousse for dessert, the latter of which was embellished with "Happy Anniversary" in chocolate script on the plate for a whimsical touch.

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  3. Lisa

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience. Food, staff, ambiance second to none.

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  4. Tahir VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nuevo has consistently provided us with excellent experiences

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  5. Jennifer

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, did not have a single bad item all night. Our server David was prompt and friendly. He also offered some delicious suggestions that we enjoyed. The food came out quickly and everything was cooked as ordered. Delicious and absolutely worth every dollar spent. It’s nice to eat at restaurant where it’s obvious the staff and chef care about the food and experience. Looking forward to dining there again.

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  6. MICHELLE

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great from the starters to finish.

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  7. ziya VIP

    New Orleans34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! Great setting, exceptional service , wonderful wine selection and delicious food! Highest recommendation!

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  8. Cheryl

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Though it was a truly busy Easter-there were no "hops" in our awesome experience! From the prompt welcoming grèeting to (our reluctant to leave) exit - it was a beautiful day for my family-with each of us planning to return soon! Also, need a special gift to give - no hesitation-this is a perfect choice!

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  9. Maria VIP

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Easter disaster! We were on time for the reservation, they made us wait 30 minutes for our table. The waiter did not give us menus or told us about specials. Wine glass was dirty and I have to ask for them to change it. Food was cold and reheated. The ambience music was coming from a Bluetooth speaker on top of a table. The bill was excessive for the service I received. Not going back ever!

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  10. David VIP

    Rhode Island6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Just an Awesome experience Friendly attentive staff Delicious food We will definitely go there many times in the future Don’t miss the wonderful restaurant

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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 3311 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 20 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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