We were looking for a nice place to go for dinner and found Vanda. The food was absolutely incredible and our waiter Shaun had great recommendations. The atmosphere is really nice as well. read more

I've now been here 3-4 times as I live nearby, and it's been consistently delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and friendly with good service. Last night my fiancé had the fettuccini bolognese and the pasta was super fresh with the perfect chew, and I had the pork chop with polenta and brussels sprouts. We'll definitely be back again soon! read more

Service was good, but food was subpar for it to be labeled "authentic Italian". Ordered a spaghetti and clams dish- it was overpriced for the taste; loaded with salt and maybe 4 clams tops in the whole dish. Dessert was OK- strawberry meringue with a small scoop of strawberry sherbet-not worth the price. No complimentary bread given at start. Waitress was friendly and drinks were good. Will not be returning. read more

Celebrated my wife's birthday here with two under-tens, two teens and six adults. Everyone thought their meal was delicious. Having entertained clients in some of New York's finer Italian restaurants, I can say that Vanda is on a par with the best of them. read more

absolute tastiness at Vanda last night for my hubby's bday celebration! the smoked ham pasta was *chef kiss* amazing! also, the best focaccia i've ever had in life is most definitely from Vanda! omg also pictured, is their old fashion with a smoked marshmellow on top, and their decadent duck special! can't wait to go back because they are outstanding and our waitress/bartender Tony was phenomenal! cheers! read more

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The food here is outstanding!! We ordered the rigatoni with meatballs, red sauce was heavenly and the meatballs tender. The gnocchi , cooked perfectly not too mushy like many places I have tried. The last entree was the grilled chicken panini, focaccia bread to die for! For dessert we had the olive oil cake which is a must have! There were so many flavors but they are intertwined nicely! Will be back to try more menu items!! read more

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My go to restaurant for Italian! So delicious. The homemade pasta is my favorite but everything is great!

Had a Saturday night girls night here! Had an 830 reservation and was sat immediately. The restaurant is very small, but the decor and vibes were great. Started out with an Apperal spritz and for appetizers, the fresh rosemary bread and the charcuterie board. The bread came with a seasonal butter, olive oil, and garlic spread. All there were amazing! Also, everything on the charcuterie board was an absolute hit. We tried the fusilli with braised duck and caramelized onion, and the Cacio e Pepe with burrata. Both were great and would highly recommend. Even though we were stuffed, we ended the night with an espresso martini, and tried the flourless chocolate cake and the tiramisu. Everything tasted, homemade and fresh highly recommend this restaurant! read more

I'd fight a grandmother for the focaccia bread. Service here is always great as well!

Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. Attentive and knowledgeable server. Great wine selection and willing to provide tastes if you're unsure what you want. I advise getting a bottle that will serve you throughout the meal. First time here but we will be back (all the way from Lincoln!). The steak itself was worth the trip. Extraordinary pasta- get the chef's mother's special. Plus they give you your own bottle of chilled water- always love that. Ended with olive oil cake that had a lemon curd that was comparable to the best of the best our parent made from fresh Meyer lemons in California. Beautiful. read more

One of the best Italian meals I've had in Rhode Island in a long long time. Everything was super fresh, seasoned perfectly and delicious. Service was quick and efficient. Will definitely be back again and again. No need to travel up to Federal Hill anymore... read more

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The best Italian restaurant in Rhode Island. Anything you pick will be totally delicious. The bread, the wine, appetizers, entrees. The staff is excellent: friendly and knowledgeable. This is a must and you will love this place. read more

2.5 stars. I find the interior too cramped to enjoy dining there. The food we have had in prior visits had been good (4 stars) so I thought of ordering something to take out tomorrow until I saw their health code violations listed on Yelp (1 star). I don't want food from any restaurant with cleanliness health code violations- never mind one where dinner for two is $150 plus. The owner should fix that immediately! Also, the seating with views of the bathrooms has to go. The owner should redo the entrance so that it is near the fish market and put the host/ess near the bathrooms- not your guests. I would never sit there, and I don't see how anyone would. You can actually see the people seated 2 feet away from the porcelain when you drive by at night! While the building (which formerly housed a pharmacy) has physical limitations, the interior space is not being used optimally. A consultation with a good designer would help. They can do better! read more

First time here and we were impressed! From start to finish our meal was great. Get the focaccia to start. We did and it did not disappoint. I got the bolognese and husband got the peppercorn crusted sirloin. Both delicious. Pasta portions are smaller so not shareable but the perfect amount for one person. We will return for sure. read more

Vanda Cucina - Hand-Cut Fettuccine, Bolognese, Pecorino, Basil - Italian Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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So last night was the first time we went, it's been a long time coming ! So let me tell you blew my socks off! Reminded me so much of my favorite restaurant that closed down andiamo ! The drinks were awesome and refreshing I got the gin special she got the deep eddy ruby with grapefruit. They brought over fresh bread with an olive oil dip with a homemade spread on the rim of the olive oil which also was delicious!! For appetizers we got a burrata special it was amazingly different!! We also got the eggplant it was so Fresh and delicious I couldn't get enough !!! Followed by the arugula salad! ARUGULA + RADICCHIO, GORGONZOLA, FIG, WALNUT, SPECK, RED WINE VINEGAR, EVOO Ohhh my god delicious!!! We split that!!!! Next was dinner we both ordered the salmon and mmmmm mmmm was it good nice crisp layer on top and delicious lentils on the bottom!! Finished with 2 affogato with cappuccino ice cram !!!!! This place was out of this world and we will definitely be regulars there at least once a month!! There is to much to try on that menu!!! If you haven't tried this hidden gem your missing out !!! read more

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Food is amazing! You won't be disappointed! You're also going to want desert! Nom nom nom nom...I needed 85 characters ha!

Vanda is the one restaurant in RI I can't stop talking about! I travel often and usually when I go out to dinner by myself it's a pretty quiet night - I'm happy to keep to myself and just relax. This time, I sat at the bar and the bartender was awesome! We chatted the whole night! The food was to die for - I ordered based on their recommendations and have no regrets. It was all delicious! read more

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By far our favorite restaurant in the state! Everything is always delicious and cooked perfectly, and the staff is friendly and professional. Every meal we've had here has been amazing. read more

Great staff and menu . I will be returning. Small parking space but you will definitely be coming back

Quaint restaurant serving Italian dishes. I ordered the special appetizer as my entree, made with polenta, cow cheek, and crisped greens served in a hot dish. The hubby ordered the steak and we also ordered the focaccia bread with apple, grilled onion butter and caramel on the side. As for drinks, I had water and hubby got a soda. The bill totaled to $75 including tip. Would I go back there? Probably not. My appetizer was good, very flavorful, too flavorful that I had to order the bread to bland it out. The steak was good but not worth $35. I think the place is a little too pricey for me and I could get better steak and meal at Divine (Westshore Rd. Warwick, RI) for that price. The place is cozy and always packed, so I suggest making a reservation. I'm giving the place 3 star because the food was good; the service crew just looked at me without a greeting when we I came in; however, though the hostess took sometime to sit us at the bar, she was accommodating and the bartender was knowledgeable of the specials menu. So you be the judged, are these 3 dishes with a glass of coke worth $75? read more

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The Cacio e pape with homemade sausage was out of this world. Their fresh-baked focaccia bread was the best I've had. The service was top-notch. I was visiting the area & was told about this restaurant. A definite must-try! read more

GREAT SERVICE & Italian dishes. Very good appetizers. Nice drinks. Make resv. for dinner suggesed but drop in at bar nice too. read more

Excellent menu. Great cocktails and wine selections. Food was amazing. Awesome service as well.

This place really wants to be upscale. The prices are high, the menu looks upscale, but honestly it doesn't come close to delivering what they advertise. I generally give a restaurant 3 visits before a review but since we live close we have tried to frequent. We wanted so much to have a great restaurant to visit in Apponaug but tonight was our last visit. By no means do we have an abundance of money, but we love quality food and beverages so now and then we see value in spending a little extra for a good night out. We have found that Vanda is extremely hit or miss and quite pricey. The charcuterie board is always very good. The waitstaff isn't. Tonight we had a good waiter who has waited on us a few times. The meals here are very inconsistent, an portions are skimpy. My wife is actually hungry after her 5 little angliotti and my pasta with seafood was very mediocre. The sauce was just not too fresh and a bit muddy. Clean your littlenecks? The pasta was good, but overall, Just average. Now for the bill...$134 for 2 people. What??? My martini was $21!! We complained but the staff brough up trends and other bars blah blah yet I've never spent more than $16 for a martini, even with stuffed olives To sum it up, not worth it! Go to Siena if you want good Mediterranean. Not going back! So sad as we want quality in Warwick... read more

The service was ok. Got the veal which was kind of tough and sauce was nothing to speak of, but for Italian there are a lot of better choices. Also, with small lot parking can be very difficult. read more

10 out of 10!! Highly recommend, the food is quite possibly the best Italian food outside of Italy and the atmosphere is amaze. Focaccia is a must have! Let them talk you into things, you won't regret it! read more

Vanda Cucina - Italian Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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Updated review. Food was good but the portions were smaller than average, especially for dinner portions and pricier than your average local Italian bistro Got a few things wrong as far as service.... waited a bit for server to come back for the grated cheese/pepper-mill after meals dropped, forgot my husband's beer, apparently didn't hear spaghetti with just butter for the little one. All was rectified but it downgrades the experience. Server made up for it as she was very personable. Pasta is very good there, however the chicken risotto special was a little bland. I will probably just go back for drinks/apps at the bar or perhaps lunch which has always been very good there. read more

Though small, this place does not disappoint. The food is well prepared. I've sat at the bar and at a table and have always had great service. The fresh bread with the sides of butter, garlic and oil are crazy good. The broccoli rabe app is fantastic. Save room for dessert. read more

Vanda could be best restaurant in the state, awesome vibes and staff. Entrees and pasta are amazing. Get the foccacia bread to start, you're welcome read more

This place deserves way more then 5 stars. The food is delicious and the service is delightful. We will be back

Fresh and delicious Italian food. We stopped here for lunch on the way to catch a flight in Providence. Service was fast, friendly and efficient and food was delightful. Will return on future trips to RI! read more

If you want Italian go to federal hill. Not at all impressed with this place. Way overated. Veal was dry and the pomodoro sauce was not what I expected. read more

We were on our adventure in New England and traveling from Newport to the Providence area, trying to figure out where the best place to eat would be according to my car's GPS system. Thinking it was going to be a seafood restaurant, we accidentally entered THIS Italian restaurant with some great expectations. The food is just extraordinary! What we had for the food are the Caprese salad, the calamari for an appetizer, and the Italian panini sandwich for lunch. Everything was amazing! The server who took our order for lunch this afternoon was courteous and attentive. The decor and bar are very elegant for such a small-spaced restaurant. Definitely worth checking out if you're searching for a place to eat in Warwick! ~ Chew Castle read more

Man alive was this place delicious. Had two soups on two different days and I can honestly say that I didn't know soup (which I love btw) could have this much flavor. I also had the opportunity to try the homemade focaccia with garlic purée, beet butter, and olive oil - very, very dangerous because lord almighty was it good. Everyone at my table enjoyed their meal as much as I enjoyed mine. This place knows how to craft food with flavor. The server was very good too. High marks for everything. I will be back and you should check it out too! read more

We had the Bolognese, no taste, like it was out of a can, the sausage and rabe, not favor, home made sausage was bland, only flavor was the kale, had the dinner special chicken, thank god for the green beans, the only item that tasted good. Made a reservation, for table of two, had to sit at the bar, while there were tables for four open and had three parties of 2 sitting at the table for 4. Why make a reservation? Save your money and go to McDonalds! read more

Great find. Great food. Intimate space. Funny, friendly, knowledgeable staff. A must stop if you're anywhere near Providence.

My first visit to this gem of a place, staff were wonderful , food was amazing ... we started with apps, calamari, eggplant , 1/2 focaccia.. delicious.. I had the rigatoni with veal parm, my friends had cauliflower, broccoli with lemon vinaigrette, salmon, my other friend had bucatini, guanciale... and our waiter Mark was fabulous... We will be back ... read more

Tough day at work? Challenging day working at home with the kids? Spoil yourselves with some truly authentic, healthy and amazingly delicious food. We ordered take out from Vanda. Several entrees, a couple apps, a chilled bottle of wine, and we sat down at a usually LOUD table(at home)... crickets.......... 5 minutes later... "This is absolutely deliscious. Do you taste how fresh this is. Give me some more eggplant..." Wow! We should have taken pics. Top shelf service from the time you walk in. This place is an absolute gem. We will be back very soon! read more

The food is the best Italian I've had in a long time. I would definitely compare this food closest to homemade. The eggplant and sauce was delicious. The luncheon menu has many options and the service was great! I will definitely be back. read more

This is my third time coming to vanda ! It was excellent per usual ! I started out with a lemon drop martini which was refreshing and delish. Then we chose to get the meatball app that was served with ricotta on top and fresh basil from their garden. For my entree I decided to try something new and went with the Cacio e pep ! It did not disappoint! Can't wait to return read more

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