Fine dining in Rhode Island includes historic restaurants offering lavish food

Rhode Islands' choices in restaurants with fine dining range from Watch Hill to Newport to Providence to Bristol, with a variety of wonderful traditional and ethnic cuisines

Newport Providence/Warwick South County
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Clarke Cooke House Restaurant

1 Bannister's Wharf Newport, RI 02840 Phone: 401-849-2900 Fax: 401-849-0780

A multi-layered feast for the senses

Welcome to The Clarke Cooke House. Renowned for its innovative cuisine, it is legendary as a spot to meet and greet. For locals and visitors alike, the Cooke House is the quintessential Newport experience. Chef Ted Gidley uses the freshest seafood, the most flavorful beef, and the best regional produce to create imaginative dishes. Inspired by his experience in the finest French kitchens, Chef Ted’s cooking remains true to our seaside New England heritage. Whether a quiet dinner or late night revelry, our goal has always been to hospitably cater to our guests with great food, professional service, and a sophisticated environment. We've been hosts to princesses and yachting stars, captains of industry and charming scalawags, to occasions whimsical and outrageous.
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Costantino's Ristorante & Caffe

265 Atwells Avenue
Federal Hill at DePqasuale Square Providence, RI 02903 Phone: 401-528-1100

70 years of Italian family tradition

This Italian wine bar and restaurant is one of the most elegant places in Providence for food and drink. Located in the heart of historic Federal Hill - the Little Italy section of the city, Costantino's Ristorante & Caffe offers a lower-level lounge suitable for pre-dinner cocktails and appetizers, as well as after-dinner drinks, coffee and desserts. The upper level offers a full-service restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine, artfully executed by our chefs. The menu offers hot and cold appetizers, salads, various pastas, steak, veal, chicken and seafood dishes. The extensive wine list offers vintages from Italy and other wine-producing parts of the world, including more than 20 wines by the glass.

Costantino's Venda Ravioli

275 Atwells Avenue
On Federal Hill at DePasquale Plaza Providence, RI 02903 Phone: 401-421-9105 Toll-Free: 877-41 PASTA Fax: 401-421-6280

A slice of life -- Italian style

Venda Ravioli is simply the very best Italian gourmet café in Rhode Island, perhaps in all of New England. Located in the historic Federal Hill (Little Italy) section of Providence, Venda Ravioli overlooks beautiful DePasquale Plaza, where Italian music fills the air amidst the quaint shops and trendy cafes. Every day is Sunday at this eatery and Italian grocery emporium, where you can grab a bite to eat and find everything you are looking for when it comes to gourmet pasta, fine Italian foods, olive oil, stylish kitchenware, truly beautiful gifts, and so much more.

Johnson & Wales Inn

213 Taunton Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 Phone: 508-336-8700 Toll-Free: 800-483-1567 Fax: 508-336-3414

Chairman’s Reserve New York Sirloin, Wild Mushroom Encrusted Lamb Loin, Shrimp & Scallop Scampi...

Audrey’s Restaurant and Lounge located inside the Johnson & Wales Inn is the areas best kept secret.. We have an extensive wine list to complement any meal. All meals are served with the culinary expertise that Johnson & Wales University is known for. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Audrey's features exquisite local and "New American" cuisine in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. On Sunday mornings, Audrey's offers a country-style breakfast buffet.
Signature desserts are prepared daily by our pastry chefs and international Baking & Pastry Institute students.
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Ocean House Resort

1 Bluff Avenue Watch Hill, RI 02891 Phone: 401-584-7000 Toll-Free: 888-552-2588

At Seasons, the Ocean House's fine dining restaurant, the perfect accompaniment to every meal is a stunning view of the Atlantic. The menu changes daily and exemplifies the "farm-to-table" concept that reflects their commitment to using the freshest local ingredients and inspires the cuisine throughout the resort. The traditional decor, historic stone fireplace, and open exhibition kitchen provide a dining experience unlike any other in the region.

The Ocean House also offers four additional restaurants with a variety of settings and menus to match every taste and mood. You'll find everything from sophisticated dining, to simple beach fare featuring native Rhode Island seafood and classic cocktails. Friday Night Clambakes are held on the beach from July through September - a true quintessential New England experience not to miss.