I love a hole in the wall that makes you feel like you're interrupting someone's family gathering when you walk in. Truly. My favorite spot was closed for vacation so my friend and I decided to try this spot since I've had it on my list for a while. The parking threw me off right off the rip. They have double length parking on the side of the restaurant. The inside is a small square room with only a handful of tables. Everything sounded amazing so us two women ordered three appetizers and three entrees between us. Zero regrets. Fried mozzarella is handmade and somehow light ans crispy. Caesar salad comes complete with a homemade dressing and a crispy cheesy bread on top. My friend ate the entire order of garlic butter calamari all on her own. Our entrees were delicious and enormous. We took leftovers but had I a second stomach I would have eaten it all. Given the portions and how good it all was, our total was very reasonable. Can't wait to come back with a bottle of wine in tow next time. read more

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Excellent service. Good food. Menu offerings on the smaller side but solid choice if you don't like a lot of seafood

Being a "Yelper" I read allot of reviews for this restaurant before going and found them to be helpful. Old World/Old School Friendly and delicious food is how I would describe this establishment. It is small, it gets loud but it's a warm and welcoming space. I give it a 4.3, everything we tasted was excellent, from the stuffed mushrooms, the calamari and are entrees the food was fantastic! read more

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They advertise Veal and Peas on the menu and NEVER NEVER have it. The food is good. On the expensive side and the noisiest restaurant Ive ever been to. read more

this is my wife's and I's favorite restaurant. It's the best Italian food around. The service is great too.

I would rate no stars, I attended a wedding Sunday 17, not only was the food bad but part owner Carson was very intoxicated begging people to by him drinks as the venue did not permit drinking on premises of catering staff. He made inappropriate comments that lead my wife and I to leave our family wedding, he was in real trouble, never hire them for catering, annnnnny concerns please in box me, if you have any event planned with cafe vino please be on your guard with this guy. read more

We had the best time! Girls night out-high school friends get together . Everything about the night was perfect. The food was absolutely amazing -- every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our waiter was so personable and attentive, making us feel completely taken care of without ever being rushed. We laughed, reminisced, and just had the most wonderful time. It's rare to find a place that gets the food, service, and atmosphere all so right. We can't wait to come back! read more

This was first time here, and very pleased food and service were fantastic great atmosphere!! read more

We arrived before they were expected to close. Unfortunately they were closing down for the night. We knocked and inquired about their hours The gentleman replied "I'm sorry we're closing for the night" My wife was very excited to hear that they would give make us an order of vodka sauce Gnocchi's free of charge! Highly recommend cafe vino for the fresh food and professionalism and devotion to their customers! Going back tomorrow to sample one of everything! Don't sleep on this place! 5 stars across the board read more

Absolutely delicious food, just like homemade at grandma's. You will never be disappointed here and you can BYOB. We have been many many times with family, with friends, with business associates. read more

We were a party of 4, the stuffed mushrooms melted in your mouth, the calamari was yummy as well the main dishes were just as delicious, except my Provolone cheese disappeared or wasn't added . . Still delicious . Luv the BYOB option as well. Will definitely return.Cute & Homey atmosphere read more

Food is delicious. They make homemade pasta. You will need a reservation as the dining room is on the smaller side. Service is great and the staff is attentive. It's also BYOB which adds to the authentic charm of the place. Definitely recommend! read more

BEWARE!! This place is very dirty! The bathroom at Cafe Vino was the filthiest bathroom I've ever been in! I'll never go back.

I did not enjoy this meal at all. Came here with a friend to get a nice dinner. We ended up getting the calamari which was excellent. I did get the veal and peas and it was one of the most terrible dishes I've had in quite a while. There was an odd taste coming from it and I really couldn't finish it. I don't think I really touched it all that much and ended up tossing it. It was very different than the way I expected the dish to be prepared So since my friend raves about this place and he has good quality and food I might come here again to try a totally different dish but I wouldn't be in a rush to do so. They have parking in the adjacent law and the service was very nice. read more

Fantastic food and service! Highly recommend and can't wait to go back. Really charming atmosphere, great date night spot.

Food and service very good. It's a BYOB. Very friendly staff. Will definitely go back.

Been weekly regulars from when Ricky and Carson were waitstaff prior to ownership. Food always great and they are extremely accommodating, have become family read more

Doesn't look like much on the outside. But, once you walk in you'll get it. From the mismatched dishes and the wine cork walls. It bring you back to your grandparents cooking. It is fantastic, old-school Italian cooking at its finest. I travel often and this is by far the best Italian food around! Large portions of deliciousness at a great price! I've been coming here for years and it's always consistent! It is tough to get into... make reservations in advance! People know how great it is, so it's understandable. The owners, Carsen and Rick, are the nicest people you will ever encounter. They are personable, funny and attentive. Can't ask for more!! If I could give them more than 5 stars I would!!!! And it's a BYOB!! read more

Let me start by saying I ordered take out but I wanted to try it due to all the amazing reviews! All 5 stars and I think I saw like two 1 star reviews. So when I got my dinner I began cutting my chicken picatta to give to my son. I immediately was unable to cut through it and thought oh no tough chicken but it was a huge pink vein. It grossed me out immediately and rendered a good portion of it inedible. Luckily the portion size was large. The chicken piccata was actually really good though! The calamari was extremely overcooked to the point it was burnt- the whole entire order was inedible! I also paid for mashed potatoes ($7) and never received them! A bit disappointed there- but I'm not the type to call and complain so I let it go. The homemade pasta was delicious but the sauce wasn't great at all- my friend agreed. My other friend said the veal was excellent at 10/10! Overall we had a ton of misses on this evenings dinner but it definitely has potential! My chicken piccata was good and the portion size was large- the homemade macaroni was great but the sauce was off. The calamari was inedible and we couldn't eat it at all. Literally tasted like you were chewing on a shoelace. However for tonight's meal with all the problems I'm going to have to rate it at 3. I do think I would try it again- but I would like either my money back for my mashed potatoes that I paid for and never received or some type of credit to use toward my next meal. read more

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I have been here a few times over the years and it never disappoints. The food is fantastic. I was there last week and ordered the veal picatta and my husband had veal parmigiana . Both were delicious, but the squash blossom appetizer was to die for! I was able to squeeze in the dessert special which was a lemon blueberry cake with icing. I was sharing with my husband but oops I ate 90% of it. Sorry, not sorry. Anyway add the great food and service to the fact that you can bring your own wine in....this place is a GEM. I almost didn't want to write a review because I'm afraid I won't be able to get a table, but this place deserves a 5 star review! read more

Excellent small restaurant in Johnston. Two guys own the place and they run it very well. They are welcoming and warm. The food is amazing. Our group of 6 had several entrees and we all loved the food. First of all the olive oil that comes with the bread is spicy, robust and delicious. I got the Pescatore Pasta and it was light with tender chunks of calamari, shrimp, fish and scallops. The linguini was cooked al dente and it was perfect. Not heavy at all. The chicken piccata was also very well done. It had a great light taste. The Veal and Peas is a favorite of many and the feedback was excellent. BYOB, Reservations and Credit Cards accepted. read more

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Great little BYOB spot but must have reservations as the place is small but worth the effort. Chicken marsala, parm, soups were all tasty and as noted by many large portions. Parking can be tricky if you come during busy times but service is great and atmosphere special. The partners are great with a family like atmosphere.:) read more

Food was delicious.....and the service was impeccable! Lovely small, family atmosphere. Very welcoming, will definitely be back often!

My first time to a byob. We made a batch of mules and went there with reservations. Great atmosphere, great service. We ordered the food and it came out in no time at all. The veal parm was absolutely delicious. The chicken parmigiana even better. The dessert wow. Price's are reasonable . Love the place. Definitely go back. read more

I texted to this restaurant on April 26th (they list a text number on their website). I asked to make a reservation for April 30th for two people. No reply to my text after a day, so I called the phone number listed on their website and left a message on their voice mail. No reply to that either after several days. Either they are temporarily or permanently closed OR just can't be bothered to get back to me? read more

The place is small, there was a party of probably 10 people, I felt I was part of their party listening to them laughing and talking, it doesn't make for a good dining experience. The dishes are all mismatched and mine was chipped, which is not safe for guests to eat out of!!! Food wasn't anything to run back to!!! read more

Perfection! The food is top notch, everything is freshly made, the atmosphere is cozy/romantic, the service is fantastic and the menu selection is great! It's a very small restaurant, but it makes your dining experience very intimate. It is BYOB, which I think is awesome because you can drink exact what you are in the mood for! I don't even know where to start on the food, as I am writing this review my mouth is starting to salivate thinking of all the flavors!!! lol We started with an order of Calamari, it was fried to perfection and tossed with hot cherry peppers and a balsamic glaze. Absolutely delicious. For dinner I had Chicken Saltimbocca... omg YUMMMY.... It was topped with prosciutto and provolone cheese with roasted mushrooms and white wine sauce. The flavors were out of this world. My husband had the Sea Scallops that were baked with Ritz cracker crumbs and he absolutely loved it. We will definitely be back!!!! Fantastic!! read more

Great little BYOB nestled in Johnston on George Waterman Road. We started we the antipasto for an appetizer which was plenty for four people. The meats were fresh as well as the salad Greens and very yummy. This evening I ordered chicken parm with homemade fresh fettuccine with the pink cream sauce. Ugh, who doesn't love a fresh homemade pasta! Some much better than the boxed kind. Cafe Vinos red sauce and pink cream sauce were absolutely delicious. They definitely know what they are doing in the gravy/sauce department. God bless the owners of this cute establishment. Prices were fairly reasonable too! I'm glad to have given this place a second chance. The first time was when they opened a couple of years ago. The kinks have been worked out for sure. Will be back :) read more

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Absolute BEST food around!! Everything made fresh to order and the owner and staff are professional, hard working, and masters of their craft. Highly recommended!! Chicken parmigiana is out of this world. read more

their food is excellent. always a delightful attitude. Very good people. I've been going there since they've been open and their food is number one excellent in all means so I would highly recommend Café Vino not only for the good food or for the good stuff. Thanks. read more

Best Italian food in ri! chicken palm tastes like your in Italy and it's a byob so u don't have to pay for overpriced drinks. The staff is full of nice people if u miss this spot your missing out! read more

This was our first time trying Cafe Vino per a recommendation from a good friend. Mama Mia! We were definitely impressed by the dishes we got. We had the chicken saltimboca which was so savory and light at the same time. The fusion of fresh chicken and perfectly cured prosciutto was a match made in heaven. Add in the homemade gnocchi in pink sauce and how could you go wrong? The pink sauce was definitely one of the best we've had. The consistency of it was perfect! Not too thick, not too runny. We also had the chicken picatta which was more on the citrus and tangy spectrum, but not too overpowering in any way. You can check out the full review we did on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/J0hxcNVoHf8 read more

One word describes this place - DELICIOUS!! Best home style, farm to table American Italian restaurant in the area. Friendly and attentive staff, food is fresh and prepared just right and it's BYOB so bring a few bottles of your favorite wine and enjoy a nice dinner with the locals. Looking forward to going back soon! read more

I moved to Rhode Island almost two years ago, found this place near my boyfriends brothers home, now my boyfriend and I go multiple times a month. Totally OUTSTANDING food and service, and its BYOB. Fresh food and ingredients purchased daily, cozy atmosphere. We usually stop here after visiting some family every so many weeks. Rhode Island and Federal Hill are full of "Italian" places that cost twice as much and don't even come close to this place or real Italian food (I lived in Italy for some time). You will never be disappointed here, give it a try! read more

First off, the atmosphere is romantic. It's a small restaurant, but it makes your personal dining experience very intimate. It is BYOB, so you can bring whatever alcoholic drinks you like. Onto the food, amazing! the presentation was top notch and it tasted just as good as it looked! This has become my wife and me's go-to Italian restaurant. read more

Café Vino - Homemade gnocchi stuffed with ricotta cheese in pink vodka sauce. Also, it has grilled chicken on top. - Italian Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

We've been here twice. We came last week and had to come back. The staff is just the right amount of personable. The waiters are friendly and the chef always comes out to ask you about your meal. We love that it's byob. The food has been nothing short of excellent. They change the specials often and they are so hard to say no to. The portions are large but not at the cost of fantastic flavor and quality. Go here. Now. read more

Café Vino - Pescatore and pork tenderloin special. Both great! - Italian Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

I recently took my wife out for her birthday. We were undecided were to go and then thought that we would give Cafe Vino a visit since its new ownership. This was truly a great choice for my wife and I. The waiter was great, and the food was better than a 5 star restaurant. I met and talked with two of the owners, Carson and Adam. Adam, who's also the head chef, prepared two parmesan dishes. One was chicken and the other veal, and were probably the two best parmesan dinners we have ever had. If I would have to rate this from a 1-5 star I would have to go above and beyond and give it a 6. Can't wait to go back, this time with some friends and share my experience. Thanks guys for the great service and the great food. Armand & Paula Desrochers read more

Awesome local restaurant with a great menu selection. I ordered the Chicken Farm which was amazing! Service was A+. Will be back again! read more

Café Vino - Chicken Parm was amazing! Awesome local restaurant. Great courtesy service by our waiter Carson! - Italian Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

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Our experience at Cafe Vino the other night was nothing short of excellent. The food, the service, the atmosphere were all top notch We came here for my boyfriend's birthday with a party of 7. I made a reservation, and when we got to the restaurant there was no waiting, our table was set and ready for us. What I enjoyed was that instead of have two tables the long way together so then you are stuck talking to the people across from you, they placed them the other way to make a large square. Everyone was then able to be involved in conversation. This was an enormous perk. The restaurant is BYOB, and we took advantage as well as everyone else in the restaurant, a huge plus that you don't have to spend money on alcohol at the restaurant, and you can bring what you would like. Their menu is not extensive, but I think that is a sign that they make all of those items very well. We started off with calamari, and everyone ordered various seafood, veal, steak, chicken dishes. My fish was cooked to perfection and my potatoes and broccoli were warm and flavorful. Everyone could not rave enough about their own dishes as well. We ended the night with their creme brûlée topped with blueberries, it was to die for. Our waiter was attentive and very personable. Even though we were a large party, we never felt rushed through our meal. We also never felt like we were being too loud, as everyone else was enjoying their company too. Do not let the exterior of this place fool you. They are beyond 5 star and we will definitely be back. read more

This is the best kept secret in Johnston. You can drive by it every day and not take notice due to the obscure location. It's small, quaint and romantic. Menu is simple, traditional Italian prepared fresh and from scratch. Generous portions that are delicious, with impeccable service. The bill won't break the bank because it's reasonably priced and it's BYOB. (I found this ironic, based on the restaurant's name!) Highly recommend this hidden gem. read more