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Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant, Newport, RI

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

4.8
4.8
713 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
In the old world, in a little village near Bologna, lived the real ‘Mamma Luisa’ who cooked and inspired the next generation of family and friends to recreate in Newport the same authentic taste and atmosphere of northern Italian cuisine.

Our four cozy dining rooms situated a quaint old house make it ideal for romantic dinners & small to medium size parties.

The menu features a variety of authentic Italian dishes like antipasti, bruschetta & salads; typical pasta dishes like Bolognese, Carbonara, Ravioli, and the homemade gnocchi as well as Eggplant Parmigiana and Frutti di Mare.
Selected fresh meat, fish & seafood complete our menu with signature dishes of veal, pork, steak, sole & tuna.
Finish dinner with a cappuccino, espresso or tiramisu.

At Mamma Luisa’s we also offer a full vegetarian page together with vegan and gluten-free options.

Our extensive wine &beer list will transport you to the different regions of Italy and you will find also handpicked gems from around the world

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 848-5257
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For private event inquiries, please call the restaurant directly at 401-848-5257 or email us at mammaluisarest@gmail.com
  • Area
    Newport
  • Cross Street
    Thames Street, Carroll Ave
  • Parking details
    Limited parking available behind the building
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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What 713 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Rhode Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Newport County

    Best Value

  • Newport County

    Healthy

  • Newport County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Newport County

    Great for fine wines

  • Newport County

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant offers an authentic Italian dining experience in a charming, converted home. With "amazing" food, "stellar" service, and a "homey" atmosphere, guests enjoy a cozy and intimate setting reminiscent of dining in a grandmother's house. The restaurant is praised for its "authentic cuisine" and "impeccable service." Reservations are recommended due to limited seating.

713 Reviews
  1. Steven

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal I have ever had. I would compare this favorably to any restaurant in Italy or NYC.

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  2. kellie

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dinner….great food, great service, great ambience….

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  3. Joseph

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been visiting Newport for 40 years and this was our first time dining at Mamma Luisa. This restaurant serves authentic Italian food in a charming home converted to a restaurant on Thames Street. Compared to the many restaurants we have dined at over the years Mamma Luisa's is one of the best. The food, service and atmosphere are all excellent. We look forward to our next visit!

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  4. Ashley

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing experience! My husband and I went here for Valentines and it was such a nice and romantic experience. The waiter was well versed and knowledgeable. The food was delicious. I got the bolognese and it was honestly the best and most decadent sauce I’ve ever had. I’m still thinking about it days later. The wine was wonderful and dessert was even better! The atmosphere was adorable. The restaurant is located in an old home. Beautiful vines on the walls and adorable decor. It was comforting. Felt like I was eating in a grandmothers home. This is definitely a must try restaurant if you would like to have a quiet and romantic dinner!

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  5. Paul

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Choice and quality always first rate with friendly knowledgeable staff.

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  6. laura

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mama Luisa never disappoints! The food and service are always top notch! We make an annual pilgrimage there.

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  7. Beth

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mamma Luisa is amazing. Prices are reasonable, service is stellar, atmosphere is like being in your Italian grandparent’so home, and the food is delicious.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always outstanding. Mama Luisa’s always appreciates its customers that keep coming back!

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  9. Debra

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going for over 20 years, it is our special occasion place. Food is wonderful!

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  10. Tim

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very disappointed with our server. Simple questions were answered as reprimands. She gave every appearance of being annoyed with our presence. On our arrival, we were very impressed and were already discussing another visit with a group of dinner friends. Our service experience makes a return very unlikely. Disappointing because we had much higher expectations. While the food was good and atmosphere was nice, it did not make up for such a disappointing service experience.

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FAQs

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 848-5257.

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 713 OpenTable diners.

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

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Google Map for Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

673 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6738

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Thames Street, Carroll Ave
  • Area
    Newport
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Limited parking available behind the building
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (401) 848-5257
  • Private party facilities
    For private event inquiries, please call the restaurant directly at 401-848-5257 or email us at mammaluisarest@gmail.com
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