Ida's Restaurant

Friends in town and wanted a nice relaxing place to enjoy a meal. Not too busy for a midweek night…read more Had both bar or table seating available for quick seating. Sandy was our amazing server, provided great recommendations and very attentive to her respective tables. Cocktails were great, antipasto was a great start not too much to leave room for the main and desert! The focaccia was light and flavorful as well. Had the rigatoni bolognese which was prepared perfectly and had great flavor. Nearly licked the plate clean! Saved a little room for desert with both cakes being tasty and washed down with an espresso martini. Lovely place to have a date night or night out with friends!

The ambience is very nice in here & I got sat right away. The wine menu was confusing because when…read moreI asked the waitress about the white wines per glass she said only 3 were available. She was nice enough to let me try them and I chose the Trevino which was very good and paired great with my food. The bread was nothing special but solid and the high quality olive oil made up for it. For my main I got the chicken milanese and it was divine. I loved the vinaigrette on top perfectly acidic and vinegary. It cut though the oil and heaviness of the breading which was perfectly salted by the way. The arugula bean salad was sooo good and created such a well balanced meal. The one thing I will say is I believe their fryer does fish and chicken bc my chicken had a slight ocean taste but since I like fish I was not bothered but non fish people beware!

Tuscan kale salad, avocado, pine nuts, parmesan, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette

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Super nice birthday card!

Giusto Newport

4.2(347 reviews)

2.8 mi

SPECTACULAR! 4th year in a row here during the conference we go to for our continued medical…read moreeducation credits. I think this place should have 5 star rating! Every time we come here the service is excellent and the food is amazing. This is what we come for right? Outstanding food and service! This year was no different than the other years and I love how the menu continues to evolve and change and everything that comes to life from the menu to the table is well thought out and bursting with harmonious blends of flavor. The presentation is gorgeous too! Plating is also important and they nail it! Okay let's gooooo! Come join our dining experience! We tried a bit of everything! We loved every bit of it. I'll mention my faves but that doesn't take away how hard it was to choose a fave! Everything was DELICIOUS ! Raw bar: Jamestown oysters . We had 10. We can't get enough east coast oysters. We live in the west side and I cannot say enough how much better oysters are on east coast! Slurp ! Mmm! Snacks: 1. Shartner's Farm Carrots: pea green pesto, pine nut, n'duja . If you're a meat, potato and pasta person and try to avoid your veggies, don't do that here. GET IT! It's such a great melody of textures and flavors that pair well. It doesn't feel like you are eating carrots and regardless it's a very dressed up bougie delicious carrot plate ! Mmmm . One of my faves out of the snacks. 2. Narragansett Creamery Burrata: green strawberry, speck, basil. Creamy, vibrant and just delicious Pasta: only had room in our tummies for 1 but every year we try different pastas and never disappoints. This year no exception. Maltagliati- hopkins southdowns lamb sugo, swiss chard, harissa, umbrian chickpea. Excellent! Pasta was perfect texture and consistency!! Little touch of spice from harissa which I loved (not overpowering). The Swiss chard was cooked to a crispy texture which I loved. I was a bit nervous about the lamb because it really can vary from place to place. However, I should have known better being from here they cooked/braised it to perfection: melt in your mouth type of soft and no weird or gamey taste. Definitely delicious pasta I recommend. Plates: 1. Duck Leg Confit- japanese turnip, spigariello kale, huckleberry conserva, duck jus. Personally my faves of the two plates but both delicious. The crispy skin from the duck and tender flavorful duck meat was just to die for. Loooooved. Plus the turnips and the amazing huckleberry conserva! Thinking about it makes my mouth water. So so good. 2. Beef Short Rib-swiss chard erbazzone, sunchoke, hazelnut. Loved it. Tasty as expected. Great flavor and tender. Dessert: 1. Olive Oil Cake- strawberry, rosé, lime curd, basil gelato. Wow! Oh wow! I'm so happy this time around they have some cake options. I love olive oil cake and now to pair with a basil gelato sounds insane right? Holy cow! Soooo good! Not what I was expecting. Strawberry, rose, lime and basil gelato flavor all work well together in this dessert. My fave dessert of the night! TRY IT! 2. Cookies N' cream: narragansett creamery ricotta, chocolate biscotti- yummy! Tasted like an elevated cookies and cream ! We loved our experience! Hopefully when you visit here, you can enjoy it as much as we do year after year. I absolutely love this place. Food is beyond excellent and is a place you have to stop by and visit while in Newport.

Another great dining experience at Giustos. I have to admit this is one of my favorite restaurants…read moreon the island. The food; amazing, the flavors amazing. I tried the Cacio de pepe fried potatoes and they were so good. Beautifully fried and the potatoes texture were light and pleasantly dried. For my main course I had the tonnorelli pasta with a green garlic sauce which is my favorite. Only available during early spring when the garlic is young and green. The flavor is mild not too garlicky with an herbal earthy flavor. One of the best pasta dishes I've had. Dessert was olive oil cake with a minty flavored gelato. Everything is made in house. Service is great, everyone is so welcoming and the vibe so calming . Can't say enough about this place.

Seating area

Fluke crudo: strawberry, white balsamic, pink peppercorn . One of my fave dishes of the night.

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Black Manhattan

Lucia Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.0(328 reviews)

2.5 mi

My husband and I were recommended to try this place from a local who works at another restaurant…read more We were first to arrive for dinner right after opening so the waiter let us sot by the window. Hasan was very polite and professional and my husband told me that he liked how he was kind when taking our orders even though we didn't know how to pronounce everything on the menu. The vibes were great, also, in a very big way. View of Thames St., Lots of candle lit style lighting, and for a small space it was very open and lots of breathing room. The food was AMAZING. My husband got the pasta special and I got the ravioli alla rucola (mushroom ravioli). For appetizer we had the caprese. We loved everything we ate and are already planning our next date night here!!

In a town known for seafood, this little Italian bistro stands out…read more They offer both gluten free and vegan options. The food is excellent and the staff is attentive. Nice wine list as well.

Look how small.. the piece of butter was bigger

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Sardella's Italian Restaurant

3.8(513 reviews)

The restaurant is huge and gives a classy warm vibe on a rainy day. Our server was great and he…read morekept checking in or provided updates. The burrata salad came with a nice pesto sauce and it was filling with the additional flatbread. The Aunt Ann pizza is their specialty and was delicious. I really enjoyed the spicy soppressata and the crust held up nicely.

Haven't been to Sardella's in a long time. The family and I went to a performance of The…read moreNutcracker at Rosecliff (performed by Newport Contemporary Ballet which was awesome). It was matinee and a cold wet miserable evening so we needed pasta. Luckily Sardella's had reservations available. We were a large group so there was a lot of food! We all shared the calamari appt. For mains I got the Rigatoni alla Vodka pictured below and my daughter and niece both ordered Tortellini alla Ella. Others ordered Bolognese, Fra Diavolo, Veal Marsala, and Risotto. Portions were generous and there were take home boxes! The place was warm, great ambiance and smelled divine.

Entry patio view

Mussels Luciano

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Baked some

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

4.1(485 reviews)

3.4 mi

It feels like you are eating in someone's house in a good way. You get free bread and it's good…read more Only beer and wine options. Pasta tasted fresh and pork tenderloin was good. Cappuccino was a nice touch. Dessert was good and light. 4.8/5

It has been many years since I dined here and wondered why it took so long. The food is still very…read moregood. The ambiance and staff are wonderful. Everyone is so friendly. Started with the special as an appetizer which was oven baked eggplant. So good. Great flavors. My main entree was tagliatelle pesce (scallops and shrimp). Also very good. Portions are just enough. Desserts are good as well.Definitely recommend the restaurant.

Upstairs room

Chicken parm with prosciutto

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Prosecco

Pasta Beach

3.7(652 reviews)

2.6 mi

The ambiance of the restaurant is pleasant. For parking, if you can get street parking, that would…read morebe ideal; however there is a parking lot right next to the restaurant, which charges $30 for the first two hours. I got here around 4 pm and the parking situation wasn't honestly an issue. The music isn't over powering and the overall layout makes it seem very homey. depending on where you sit you have a nice view of the kitchen where the chefs are diligently preparing the food. The starter bread is nice and dense with good flavor, it reminds me of a sour dough. The olive oil that comes standard at the table is robust and has a very nice flavor to it. I ordered the pasta bolognese, the taste and acidity of the sauce is pretty standard, a little on the acidic side but i tend to enjoy it like that. The house made pasta (or whichever kind of pasta is used) is well picked. The pasta picks up the sauce well and the mouthfeel is hard to beat; I want to attribute that to the house made aspect of it. I also got one of their seasonal cocktails called the paper plane which was refreshing. It was a little tart, definitely tastes of grape fruit with the lemon garnish also contributing to the taste. However I'm not sure how well it paired with pasta alla bolognese. To finish I got the crème brûlée. For me it's always a toss up between that and key lime pie every time so when a place offers both I usually have to flip a coin. For those who have had crème brûlée, it's overall a pretty simple dessert. The portion size was a huge plus for me. The sugar top had just a hint of burnt taste (obviously!) but you could really tell; and that is something I honestly don't mind. As for the crème it was nice, light, smooth with a hint of lemon I think. The staff are very friendly and attentive. I'm typically a solo diner but at least from what I saw they are capable of accommodating parties of about 10 so long as you call ahead first to let them know. I have to assume given the time of year it's "less packed" than normal because outdoor dining is pretty much not an option in march. This is my first time in the state of Rhode Island and subsequently the first time in Newport. I found them out through the Resy app, and decided to give it a shot. In all honestly because of the vibes, the food and the area, if you are ever in the area I would definitely try this spot out for some pretty good Italian. P.S I want to apologize for only posting the dessert, I'm just getting back into food posting. Sorry!

First time trying something for the first time in Newport in a long time. Glad it was Pasta Beach…read more We had a small group of colleagues/old friends and wanted to have dinner. We easily made a reservation a few days ahead of time for a table of 6. The table was ready early, and that was good. We were early. Seated immediately and excellent service throughout the night. We talked a lot and were slow to order. The server was patient and checked in regularly but didn't rush us. When we ordered the food was delivered almost instantly. I tried the tagliatelle bolognese and really liked it. I also had pepperoni pizza and loved it. It was an almost perfect Neapolitan pizza diavola with just a little American flair in the pepperoni. Crust was crispy chewy as it should be and the sauce was perfect. A++ pizza! The prices are extremely fair for downtown, and the food is top 10% or better. Good enough that I'd say if you visit Newport and eat out you better try Pasta Beach - it's in the top 1-2 must try places for me!

Quasi mojito

Bread

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Orin Swift

The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar

4.1(2.6k reviews)

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our server Kiara made our night, she was so absolutely lovey, fantastic energy and personality and…read morevery kindly asked us if we wanted a picture together, me and my boyfriend. 10/10 service, the drinks were also delicious and food was good. the atmosphere and service were our favorite part of the evening.

The hostess's were really amazing and helpful. We were seated quickly for a group of 7 without…read morereservations. My toddler received an interesting wiki stix toy that we have never seen or played with before. It was nice to not get the usual coloring pages and crayons. We loved the decor, this is such a lovely restaurant. The octopus carpaccio was amazing, I loved it. The lobster rolls were good. We had the seafood pot for two as well., it was very flavorful. Overall we enjoyed this place. Food took longer than expected, but it's probably because it was super busy even on a Tuesday night. All the tables were full so I can only imagine the kitchen was busy af. Definitely recommend!!!

Interior seating with lovely fireplace.

Boullibaise.

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BEST Lobster Roll I've ever had!!

Viesté Simply Italian

3.9(114 reviews)

3.2 mi

My husband and I ate dinner at this elegant restaurant on Friday night. Although there were no…read morereservations available, we were able to snag a seat at the bar. The place was busy which was to be expected since the Newport Boat Show was going on that weekend. After giving my order to the bartender, she spoke with the owner who ensured my dish would be free of my allergens. I ended up having a delicious cheese ravioli with a mushroom sauce. It was outstanding!

What I love most about eating in Italy is that their food, though often simply prepared, is almost…read morealways made with the finest, freshest, high quality ingredients. As their name here suggests, Vieste follows these rules of delicious Italian cuisine. To start, the focaccia was perfectly delicious! The Pasta Piccata di Pollo was light and well balanced, the chicken moist & tender. The Penne con Rabe w/ Sausage (an interesting mix of languages) could have been bland & boring, but was delicious and well seasoned. Service was excellent - prompt, friendly & professional. The atmosphere is cozy & warm - we found it perfect on a cold, winter evening. We look forward to returning to try more. It was refreshing to find Italian done right!

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Chicken Piccata

Imbriglio’s Pizzeria Napoletana

4.3(47 reviews)

Went here a few times on our trip. We were staying across the street and Wyndham…read more They had gluten free wraps that were delicious. Sub fries for salad. My hubby had a pizza and said it was good, he even ate leftovers (normally he doesn't). My MIL had a salad and it was delicious. We are from California and missed all of our greens and this restaurant (take out) helped us and our belly's take a break from all the rich food in town.

Pizza and salad were fantastic. I guess I have to write more here because Yelp requires it.read more

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Jo's American Bistro

4.3(594 reviews)

Excellent dining experience. The food and service were outstanding! They also have Vegan options…read morewhich is a nice plus The local Calamari was some of the best I've ever had. Locally sourced, tender, with a light crust batter. Just perfect! The Lobster Carbonara was also the other standout. Flavorful with lots of Lobster meat. The little neck Steamed clams were also great Service was fantastic!

Really enjoyed the meal and service! The waitress was very helpful, and every dish was good…read more Scallops were fresh, cod was well seasoned and tender, and the short rib burger (competition submission for Burger Week) was exceptional! We were surprised that the fries were made in-house. Just note that if you bring a stroller, it will need to be kept at the front, as the tables/aisles are too narrow to navigate with it.