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    Vanda Cucina

    4.3 (279 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Salad, Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Focaccia
    Nani W.

    This place was very good food wise. From the savory plates to the sweet desserts. Quality ingredients, as it should be, for the price. Our sever was really nice & attentive. for my plus size friends, this place is TIGHT inside, if you can, ask to sit outside. Parking lot is also super small, but there is parking near by.

    Cacio e pepe
    Victoria S.

    Had an amazing authentic Italian dinner here! We ordered the focaccia bread which came with a garlic spread as well as seasonal butter which was very tasty. We also got the calamari which was extremely fresh! The highlight was the cacio e pepe with burrata which was outstanding! My friend had the bucatini amatriciana which she said was also really good. Best meal I've had in a while!!

    Lauren M.

    Cannot say enough good things about Vanda! The food is consistently delicious, the are top-notch, and the service is always friendly and attentive! Highly recommend--one of my go-to spots!

    A negroni like no other!
    Michael D.

    One of my favorite dinner spots! The cascio e pepe with housemade sausage, focaccia, meatballs are my favorite eats! The Vanda negroni is exquisite! Staff are super friendly! A real gem in Apponaug!!

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    Samantha S.

    This is going to be short. Living in San Diego now, when I come home to the east coast I like to get my fill of Italian. This is the place. Everything was delicious. Instead of a second stomach for desserts, I'll create a second stomach for bread. The focaccia bread, was amazing. The meatballs were perfection. The pasta dishes made my taste buds short circuit because they couldn't handle anymore goodness. So yes, I will make sure to come here every time I visit my family. The service was great and the space was small and cozy. Reservations, I would imagine, are highly recommended. I might have dreamt about my dinner, this might be a problem.

    Butterscotch bundino
    Holly K.

    Wow! What a gem in Warwick. The parking lot is tiny and packed, but I was able to find a spot. The hostess is right outside the front door helping people to their seats. You can choose either outdoor or indoor for your res. The outdoor does have an overhang, but I imagine it's not incredibly pleasant to eat there if it is down pouring. So when you make your reservation just keep that in mind. I was surprised that we were seated at the bar with our reservation, but didn't mind. Sean, the bartender was friendly and made great suggestions. We started off with the Gavi wine which was a perfect summer sipping wine. Of course we had to try the focaccia and the butter of the day was a bloody mary butter. Next up was the nectarine and burrata salad. This was my favorite of the night, it was the perfect combo of salty and sweet-- seasoned beautifully. We then went with the cacio e pepe, which is always a favorite. Finally based on Sean's recommendation we had the butterscotch budino for dessert and it did not disappoint. If you've never had one before it's like an amazingly rich and thick pudding with tasty toppings. Already looking forward to my next visit. They said they switch up the menu seasonally, so there is always something new to try!

    Canneloni stuffed with spinach and ricotta and a grilled eggplant and ratatouille sauce- outstanding!
    Robert C.

    With a little rhyme... Let me be clear, if in RI we will live here. There was no wait and the ambience was great. Service A1, food second to none. There's nothing more they could do, but move closer to you! We were in on a Tuesday early (5:15) fortunately as both the patio tables and inside seats were full when we left! All our menu questions were answered and they even brought out the clams so we could judge size (we like smaller) and then, as requested, picked out the smallest for our appetizer. The broth, clams and bread were spectacular. We ordered a nicely aged bottle of red from a well executed wine list, which was perfect with our meal. Our entrees (duck fusilli and a rich eggplant & ratatouille over fresh made stuffed cannelloni) were excellent. The red sauce on the cannelloni was scrumptious!! Service was perfect throughout. I could go on gushing but if you fly into Providence airport you have to go - lunch served as well!

    Calamari
    Mandla T.

    Made reservations, 3 weeks in advance, at Vanda for date night with the wife. We had heard good things about this small Italian restaurant in Warwick. So, we were looking forward to seeing if the reviews were true. Vanda did not disappoint. Cocktails were very well made and all of our dishes were excellent. We used to live in the Federal Hill area, so we are no strangers to good Italian food. I would put Vanda up with any restaurant in that area. Staff is friendly and professional. Everything is made in house from the pastas to the sauces and desserts. The restaurant is very small, but didn't feel overwhelmed by noise. I'm glad I made reservations weeks ahead of time. We will definitely be going back.

    Clams with garlic ... spectacular
    Mike R.

    Got a walk-in seat at the bar. Great service, great food ... the clams were outstanding. The wine list is limited but excellent with reasonable prices. If you love genuine Italian food, this has to be on your list and this review is from someone who has been to Italy many times.

    Pork chop with pickled peppers
    Arthur S.

    We went on a Sunday evening at 5 PM and we were able to get a seat at the bar. The bartender was very nice, attentive, and made some really great drinks! We tried the Bolognese Ragu and the grilled pork chop. The Bolognese was delicious, but the pork chop was out of this world! The pickled peppers just went perfect with the thick cut brined bone-in chop. The asparagus couldn't have been cooked any better! What a perfect little place to have a great dinner! All of the staff were very friendly and professional. I have to also thank Yelp for the pictures that helped me pick my perfect dinner.

    Eggplant appetizer
    Alex C.

    I had to come back to Vanda after my first time there last year and it was as good as it was the first time, perhaps even better! We were promptly seated at the time of our reservation and within no time our server informed us of the specials for the night and grabbed our drink order. We had the housemade focaccia last time and definitely needed some more, so thats what we started with. The garlic puree and butter that came was a great accompaniment with the loaf, it was gone in a matter of minutes. We also had the eggplant appetizer and that was beautifully fried and the dish wasn't very heavy even with a healthy layer of ricotta. For my entree, I had the pork chop that was served on a bed of polenta. The pork chop was juicy and charred well. It was gone in a matter of minutes. The restaurant wasn't as crowded as it was previously and it made for a comfortable environment.

    Focaccia
    Charles L.

    Great place ! I stopped by for lunch on Friday, and Vanda was packed! It's a cozy place with excellent service and bustling with energy. I started with delicious focaccia bread with a special garlic spread and also seasoned butter. Then I had an eggplant Napoleon that was delicious. Finally, I had special potato gnocchi, nestled on a delicious marinara sauce and smothered with melted cheese and topped with strips of basil leaf. Delicious!

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    Food was disgusting and waitress was rude. Don't waste your time, so many other good places in RI

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    Excellent food, excellent service. The polenta was soooo creamy. The focaccia bread so warm and fresh. Highly recommend!

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    So so good. Drinks, food... can't go wrong. Haven't had a bad experience yet. Only issue is I wish they had more tables.

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