(401) 421-2525
1 Citizens Plz Ste 1
Providence,
RI
02903
41.8279
-71.4102
Neighborhood: Downtown Providence
What People Are Saying About Cafe Nuovo
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – The suit-and-tie set often migrates to this immaculate restaurant from the building's upper floors and nearby corporate offices to enjoy meals of understated elegance. Yet the dimly lit decor--highlighted by cherry-wood accents, comfy high-backed upholstered chairs and tables, blond hardwood floors, colorful abstract-modern paintings and beautiful views of Providence River and downtown--will appeal to anyone seeking an upscale, intimate eating experience. – – The Food – Apart from generous portions--including ultra-cheesy jumbo spinach ravioli that…
06/14/09
Disappointing.
by contributor639
The first time I went to Cafe Nuovo it was great. The second time was on a Waterfire night and it was awful. We made a reservation to sit outside a month in advance. We got to the restaraunt and had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. Our waitress was unfriendly and probably overworked. Our salads were great and came out fast. The main course took over an hour to come after the salads. The chicken oscar was not great. The chicken was dry and the cut of meat was disappointing. It was thin fillets - not what you would expect for $25. The dish supposedly came with lump crab meat but they hardly gave any crab. The potatoes were really good. My husband's veal was also overcooked but his risotto was good. The chocolate lava cake was $9 and we assumed it would be big enough to split. However it was very small and disappointing - I've had better at cheaper restaraunts. They also added $17 to our bill for drinks we never ordered, but they did take that off. I think this restaraunt booked too many tables for Waterfire and they couldn't handle it. I wouldn't be so upset if this restaraunt wasn't so expensive. I expected more from them considering our first experience with them was so good. The staff pretty much ignored the problems of the night.
- Pros: Location.
- Cons: They overbook Saturday nights.
06/14/09
Expected better
by stephie101
Would have had a better experience if we had gone on a night that wasn't waterfire. The food and service were ok, not what you would expect for such an expensive restaraunt.
- Pros: None.
- Cons: Don't go on a Waterfire Night
06/14/09
Good experience.
by smablanch
Went on a Friday night last year and everything was great. The staff was friendly and excellent. The meals were fabulous.
- Pros: Good location and food.
The Details on Cafe Nuovo
When to Go:
Enjoy dinner with your Waterfire from a peaceful patio perch high above the crowd; be sure to make reservations as soon as the schedule is announced. Saturday reservations, regardless of season, are always a good idea.
What to Drink:
The wine list features sparkling, white and extensive red offerings from the U.S., Australia, France and Italy.
Parking:
Valet is available; there's also complimentary self-parking at the main lot (accessed from Park Row).
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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