Adding more photos and the food/service improved. They even have outdoor seating when it's warm out. I'm glad, bc they definitely need more tables :) Gotta get their rosemary focaccia with garlic spread and seasonal butter. SooOooo fresh and hot out the oven and heavenly. They make pretty awesome drinks too. I think I prefer sitting at the bar - feels like there's more arm and food space. read more

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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.

I have never felt so uncomfortable, disrespected, and unwelcome at a restaurant in my life and will NEVER come here again. I was so excited to try this place too. Our reservation was at 6pm and we were not seated until 6:15 (which we were fine with but is important due to what happened next). The delay was because they were helping the person in front of us who did not have a reservation but insisted she called and was told she could come right in for a table- so they did not get to seating us until 6:15. This would make our 90 minutes up at 7:45. We were rushed the entire time and constantly being pressured into being upsold on more items. When it was time to leave, we realized it was 7:50 (5 min over 90 min), were about to get up, and the waitress asked us to leave due to reservations. On the way out, a male patron ~50-60 years old sitting at a table by the door with his wife screamed at my friend and I "it's about time you left, people were waiting to eat." I was honestly in shock, and can understand if we were sitting for an excessive amount of time but we had just signed our check 5 minutes ago. I am still flabbergasted by the experience and the fact that the restaurant allows patrons to scream at other patrons and seemed to all be in on it. I am a very considerate person and would never sit for an excessive amount of time while people are waiting. Just wow! Truly disgusting experience. read more

The ambiance at Vanda restaurant is very nice and having been there before, I was hoping for the perfect night. It didn't meet that expectation this time. The menu has changed since the last visit. The home made bread was delicious, but not included in the dining experience. My salad, arugula and radicchio was tasty; however, it seemed that it had pepper in its dressing which is not to my liking. Most of the menu items even sides had ingredients that were somewhat spicy for example, rabe with chili. Service was good, however, style of cooking and the seasoning was not my idea of Italian food, especially being an Italian. read more

Neapolitan style Italian food was authentic and good. Don't know if I'd go as far as saying "Best Italian food in RI" Service was excellent +++ by our waitress. Small and cramped but good ambience. Limited liquor brands. It might be a better choice for a leisurely lunch. read more

What a cute little find! Wonderful drinks, food, and atmosphere. The espresso martinis are really good. Service was wonderful, too. read more

Vanda Cucina - Pistachio bread pudding. Amazing!! - Italian Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

Best food we've had in the local area. Britney our waitress, explained everything and suggested selections they had. Great service and the Chef should be commended. These Texas girls were very happy. Outstanding! Make a reservation if you get the chance. read more

I'm definitely adding Vanda to my restaurant rotation. The food is delicious, service is great, and the ambiance is nice. The focaccia bread was outstanding, and definitely one of the highlights of the experience. The pasta is to-die-for. The cocktails are inventive and delicious. My only complaint is the parking lot is REALLY small and for such a busy restaurant, there were cars parking all over the place in not real parking spots. Obviously they can't control the footprint of the parking lot, but just keep it in mind especially if you plan to come here at a busy time. read more

Feels a little like elevated Italian, but done in a really good way. Great calamari and specials. Delicious pastas. Yum!

I love this great cozy family restaurant the food is so delicious and appetizing. Sometimes food does not look as decent as you would want it to but here because the food looks good is tastes even better. I definitely recommend this for smaller and larger family's. read more

Have been to Vanda twice and the food and service was exceptional. The second time it was my birthday and the staff went above and beyond to make is special. One of my favorites and looking forward to enjoying another meal there very soon read more

This is our go to restaurant for me and my husband. Best homemade pasta, focaccia, and desserts in the state!! Staff treat you like family and the restaurant is spotless. The menu changes seasonally with some menu staples that remain the same. Every meal is outstanding!! Highly recommend Vanda!! read more

Food was delicious but the noise level was pretty loud . We were with friends and could hardly hear a word. It wasn't even their busiest time of the day. It's unfortunate when ambiance detracts from the dining experience. Maybe next time-take out! read more

Wonderful staff and food. Food is outstanding! The gnocchi the softest, most tender I have ever had. Everything we ordered was deliciou!

Everything was delicious as always! I enjoyed dinner here with a friend recently and we were consistently impressed from appetizers to dessert. Really cute little spot with great food and staff. read more

From start to finish, we had a fantastic night at Vanda. We had dinner on a Friday night, and let me tell you, every table was reserved! We were seated promptly and offered time to review the menu. We decided to order the focaccia bread, and it was phenomenal- as expected. We enjoyed the cranberry infused butter along with the other pairings. We also tried the calamari, which was very good. I enjoyed the duck fusilli for my meal. The portion was very generous. And because it was so flavorful, I ate it all up! My husband enjoyed the orecchiette pasta special as well. Both of our meals surpassed our expectations. The ingredients were fresh and cooked with finesse. We honestly are pleasantly surprised with this small, unassuming restaurant in Warwick. They know what they are doing, and they do it well. Our server truly took care of us and made our night special. read more

Vanda Cucina - Duck fusilli - Italian Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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This is the first time here and we were amazed with everything from start to finish.The waitress Rachael was very knowledgeable explaining many dishes were weren't familiar with and everything here is fresh and made from scratch. We started with a large loaf of fresh made Focassia bread that came out of the oven with a special butter and olive oil. It was so light and delicious we ate the entire loaf with our party of 4. As an appetizer the egg plant was to die for served with their homemade sauce. It was light and a bit crispy and so delicious. As an entree I had the Cece de Pepe with sausage and it was served aldente. The portion was huge and with the many cheeses that went into making it I was in my glory and ate the entire portion. For dessert we split the butterscoch pudding and the Olive oil cake with blueberry topping and they were the best desserts and out of this world. This place probably seats 60 people and is very clean and organized. The atmosphere was very pleasant and we really enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to go back to try other things on the menu. Try Vanda Cucina for yourself and your stomach will be happy. read more

The food was excellent but we were asked if we wanted bread but we're not told there was a $7 charge for 1/2 loaf (and $12) for a full loaf. The waiter should have informed us prior to ordering it. We complained to him when the bill came, and he went to the manager and she wouldn't take it off the bill. So we spoke to her directly and she still wouldn't. Plus it was my birthday and there was no dessert offered for birthday celebration. Yet we noticed the manager brought out a complimentary small plate of a pasta dish for the table of four behind us "to try," a slap in the face to us. So this restaurant will lose 3 customers over a 1/2 loaf of bread. Poor management! What was supposed to be a nice celebratory evening for us left us with a bad taste for the restaurant. read more

We have been on the hunt for a local Italian restaurant. Well, I can say that we have found it! Vanda hit our first order out of the park! Hubby ordered Veal Milanese and I had the Roasted Statler chicken and thigh with spinach risotto. He had the homemade focaccia which was awesome. I have a gluten allergy so unfortunately I cannot comment on the bread, but he ate a good sized portion. I ordered the Butterscotch Budino for dessert. It was so good! Hubby said the service at pick up was great. We look forward to eating at the restaurant vice ordering takeout next time. Great job Vanda! read more

Great luncheon with friends - food was beautifully presented, delicious, and the restaurant is very nice. Four of us enjoyed our meals and planned to come back to try more. read more

Great service, casual but classy interior. Bring your date here, but also your relatives. They accommodate parties. Some wonderful dishes. The charcuterie was odd, lovely meats, one soft cheese, but for the slim remaining ingredients, a selection of hard cheeses, there were only brittle tasteless crackers, so you're forced to order focaccia, which seems made to order. The focaccia went over well with the table, and is a do over, when and if we have the chance to return. Alexi our server made it a super visit. He mentioned a drink special, a peach margarita, and it was perfect, made by him actually! The atmosphere was moderately and enjoyably noisy, from all the pleased diners around us. Parking is limited, ask for suggestions. read more

great service!!! grabbed a super quick lunch before catching a flight out of pvd. the reason for the 3 stars is because the two dishes i ordered were extremely salty... the ceasar salad was crazy salty, not to mention some of the leaves were visibily brown and old. the fusilli was better but still a tad over. watery as well. was disappointed but maybe i just picked the wrong dishes! read more

Great restaurant , really enjoyed the food. We sat at the bar and the bartender Glen, was great! Love the place can't wait to go back.

The atmosphere and service was great! Loved all of the garlic flavor! Fun seasonal butters and spreads to pair with the Focaccia bread appetizer. read more

Vanda Cucina - GNOCCHI SORRENTINA with Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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What a way to end a Birthday Celebration time away ... While traveling back from CT, we decided we wanted Italian. After watching an older movie (Big Night '96 film staring Tony Shalhoub and Stanley Tucci) we have been craving AUTHENTIC Italian. We found it! From the moment we stepped inside we knew we were in a unique restaurant. We were warmly greeted and seated. Toni came over and welcome us. We asked for her recommendations. We went with them. We started with their made daily FOCCACIA half. It was presented on a rustic cutting board with oil, house made butter and a garlic paste. This bread does NOT compare to anything we have ever had before. It was crunchy, airy, tasty and divine. Toni recommend we pair it with the EGGPLANT appetizer. This is not something we would ordinarily order, but we decided to go ALL IN. The sauce was hands down the BEST POMODORO we have ever had. It had fresh basil, garlic & ricotta. For our main course we once again, trusted Toni. My wife got the BUCATINI with CACIO E PEPE sauce & BURRATA. She added their housemade sausage. The sausage was outstanding. Loved the herbs and flavor explosions in our mouth. The CACIO E PEPE sauce was delectable, peppery and oh so satisfying. For my main course ( besides enjoying my wife's) I again went with Toni's recommendation and got the GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA in the epic POMODORO sauce. I have never had Gnocchi before. They were light and heavenly. They tasted like little angel kisses. For dessert Toni Testified To us about the BUTTERSCOTCH BUDINO.... In the words of Janice "Oh, My Gawd!" (Friends Reference) This deliciously decadent dessert was like love in a mason Jar. Pecans, Toffee, Carmel, cocoa crumbles on top of housemade pudding....to die for!! Each course was Epically crafted, created and presented with Love. We will definitely be back! read more

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Had a chance to visit this place while visiting R.I. the place had great reviews so we decided to go there. It was a beautiful day, it was warm and the family and I decided to stop bye. We didn't have reservations but they sat us outside which was actually nice. I would say I was bit disappointed by the main course, they look3d great but wasn't what I was expecting flavor wise. The appetizers and dessert were great so in balance I think a 4 star rating is fair. Also, service was pretty good, the lady we had was super helpful. I had the gnocchi, the gnocchi itself were small pieces where I'm used to bigger pieces. The amount was enough it was very soupy and a bit salty for my taste. Wife had the Bolognese which was ok. The calamari and the bread were to die for, those were the highlight to be honest. Gelato was very good dessert wise and believe it or not was not impressed by the tiramisu. It was solid, but not great. read more

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Vanda Cucina serves some of the best Italian food you'll find south of Knightsville. Every dish is a standout, from the fresh pasta with rich, flavorful sauces to the beautifully prepared appetizers and desserts. Each bite feels like it's made with care and top-quality ingredients. If you're looking for authentic, delicious Italian cuisine, Vanda Cucina is a must-visit. Service is always great and the restaurant feels very clean with a ton of natural light. read more

Pasta and homemade bread were delicious. The space is very small and better for small Parties. read more

A good restaurant in a random spot next door to Captains Catch in Apponaug. It was small a cozy inside- read: small- so make your reservations well in advance! The view is mostly of the Cumby next door but the place itself is cute and the service was wonderful. We all had delicious appetizers (the eggplant was tasty and the arugula salad was fresh). The duck pasta has very tender duck in an otherwise nondescript sauce, and the steak was grilled medium rare as ordered. The chocolate torte was quite rich but the butter scotch dessert was quite good. read more

Accidentally stumbled upon this place today...best stumble ever. Great customer service from everyone I interacted with, including the the sweet little regular I met at the bar. Food and drinks were delicious and I can't wait to come by again. Thank you all for great customer service. It's missing in this industry, but you all have given me hope. read more

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Vanda was absolutely incredible. They had a special tomato and eggplant soup finished with some slices of parmigiano reggiano and garnished herbs. It was a delicious and comforting soup. The focaccia bread was homemade and splendid, along with the eggplant parmesan appetizer. For the entree, I got the Agnolotti Pasta with Sage Brown Butter. Out of this world. I highly recommend this dish - it's the perfect Fall meal. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. This is an excellent spot for a date night or a night out with friends or family. The service was fast and lovely as well. Vanda, I am so happy to find you. I cannot wait to come back here again and try different meals on the menu. Wonderful spot! read more

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We went to this highly anticipated restaurant for the first time to celebrate a birthday. I ordered a chicken pasta dish. The taste was good but halfway through my bite, I noticed metal, steel wool in my food. I called the server over discreetly and told him. The female manager then came over and apologized. She said she knew exactly what it was. Steel wool from cleaning the pans- that it happens from time to time. She then proceeded to ask me if I wanted to eat the chicken out of same the dish that I had just found steel wool in. Apparently she didn't care or understand the gravity of this situation. I refuse to go back on principle. read more

Had a remarkable dinner with my husband on Saturday evening. The service was great as was the focaccia bread and eggplant appetizer ( as always)! But what really stole the show was the pasta special my husband ordered- orecchiette, cherry tomatoes, sausage and mushrooms. The dish was so flavorful and fresh. I stole a few bites of his and thought it divine. I had the pasta bolognese which too was wonderful. This is a great place for authentic and flavorful Italian food! read more

Very small, and Very good. Restaurant had a great selection of food & drinks, and it's all carefully prepared. Service is great, and it's a wonderful atmosphere. read more

We had a nice dinner at Vanda last weekend. Salads were good and dinners were cooked well - a little salty but delicious. Focaccia is out of this world. Several items our server mentioned as ingredients in the dishes were left off when they arrived.. The vibe is light and airy. Our table by the bathrooms was unfortunate (smelly and distracting) but the staff tries very hard to keep the bathroom doors closed the best they can. Again, the dishes were good and we all look forward to returning but will request a table away from the bathrooms. read more

I don't think I can say enough good things about this place. The food, the service, all amazing. We first tried vanda in 2020, and it has been a staple for us ever since. The focaccia, gnocchi, and olive oil cake are all must try's. The atmosphere is cozy, and makes you feel right at home. read more

Very disappointed. Adding a bread charge without informing the customer is deceptive. When asked about it, the manager minimized the concern. Poor management skills & customer relations. The customer should be respected enough to be advised of an up charge and be given a choice - like all other menu items. It left a bad taste. read more

Came for dinner with 3 of my girlfriends. We had an outside reservation and we were a little nervous as it was lightly raining. We were under an umbrella and an overhang of the roof. With light rain it wasn't a problem but heavy rain would have been. The waitress was great! Super friendly and offered up lots of suggestions. The food was amazing. We split the special stuffed zucchini flower appetizer and got a half loaf of bread. For entrees we all got pastas of some sort and they were all fabulous. In a very unusual move for our group we also all got dessert and they were very good too! Definitely a great dinner spot! read more

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Cute little corner restaurant besides captains catch. Tables were a bit tiny. However , do not let that stray you away. I was drawn in by their fresh made pasta selection. I ordered the Mafaldine dish with the arugula and anchovies and a side of meatballs. Although portions were a bit small, they sure packed a lot of flavor in every dish. I'll be visiting again pretty soon with my pasta loving brother. read more

Just had an absolutely fabulous lunch. Split the Italian and veal parm subs. Both were amazing. The bread was some of the best I have ever had. Perfect crunch but still soft and dosent fall apart. Service was excellent too. Wish I had room for desert but next time because there will be a next time. Oh and If you like an old fashion highly recommend. read more