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Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant, Newport, RI

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

4.8
4.8
735 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
673 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6738

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Newport
  • Cross Street
    Thames Street, Carroll Ave
  • Parking details
    Limited parking available behind the building
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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What 735 people are saying

Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Italian

  • Newport County

    Best Food

  • Newport County

    Best Service

  • 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 in Newport offers a charming, authentic dining experience in a cozy, historic setting. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "stellar service," with dishes like Bolognese and Veal Scallopini receiving high praise. The atmosphere is "like being in your Italian grandparent's home," making it a must-visit spot.
735 Reviews
  1. Yelena

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cozy atmosphere. The food was delicious. Desserts were tasty. Amazing overall. Definitely recommend making reservations in advance.

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  2. Michael

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's an experience for sure. Like you're eating an incredible Italian meal at Nona's house!

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  3. Brian VIP

    Orlando23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, as always - food, service and ambiance!

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  4. Danielle

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always!!! Mamma Luisa’s does not disappoint!! Robert was our wonderful server. We enjoyed delicious wine and even more delicious food!

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  5. sara

    Fort Lauderdale187 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an outstanding dinner with excellent service. It’s probably one of the best restaurants in Newport that’s not a tourist trap that has top quality food we are regulars and have enjoyed the pasta and meat dishes!

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  6. Anne VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Hearing about the personal life of a wait person is a complete turnoff. We don’t go out, knowing we are going to spend $200 plus, and want to hear about her two jobs etc. Very unprofessional and now not on our calendar in the future.

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  7. Liz

    Rhode Island9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I always enjoy our meals at Mamma Luisa’s. Every dish we’ve tried (and we have ordered many different meals!) has been delicious. The service is wonderful, and we are not rushed. When friends visit, Mamma Luisa’s is where we bring them.

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  8. Frank VIP

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great time. We’ve been up and down Thames many times and never eaten here. Great food, great service, great atmosphere, very quiet. Loved it!

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  9. Dawnie VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful meal and best waitress! Love coming here.

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  10. Dale VIP

    Rhode Island11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mama Luisa's is one of our favorite spots in Newport. We met friends from the Cape for a celebration dinner, and everything was perfect. Our dinners were superb, Nicole was a fun and efficient server, and we love the cool historic atmosphere.

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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 735 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 14 times today
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 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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