Roberto's Restaurant

4.7

263 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

13 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Roberto’s Italian Restaurant is a quaint restaurant in downtown Bristol that has a lot of heart and soul. Celebrating 20 years of serving fine Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a casual setting, Roberto’s is a hometown favorite.

We promise an intimate and relaxed dining experience that offers something different to local and foreign patrons and ensures you enjoy a memorable food experience every time.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Cafe Dining
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(401) 254-9732
Website
http://Robertosrestrauntandcafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
450 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809
Area
Bristol
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

House SaladUS$8.00
field greens, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, artichokes, orange balsamic vinaigrette
Honey Mustard Caesar SaladUS$8.00
romaine lettuce, house made garlic croutons, shaved grana, honey mustard caesar dressing
Caprese SaladUS$8.00
vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction
Warm Dijon Mustard Roasted Squash and Root Vegetable SaladUS$12.00
baby greens, shaved grana, spiced pistachios, warm pancetta vinaigrette

Antipasti

Crispy PolentaUS$10.00
creamy dijon mushroom sauce, kale pesto
Littlenecks ZuppaUS$12.00
onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, tomato broth
Shrimp CocktailUS$12.00
housemade cocktail sauce, horseradish
Sauteed Sea ScallopsUS$14.00
spinach, balsamic roasted tomatoes, garlic
Mushroom RaguUS$10.00
white mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, garlic, white beans, white wine, smoked fontina crostini
Fried Or Sauteed CalamariUS$12.00
olives, plum tomatoes, pepperoncini, pancetta, garlic citrus aioli
Bruschetta of the DayUS$8.00
ask server for today's selection
Eggplant NapolitanoUS$12.00
fried eggplant, mozzarella, herbed ricotta, marinara, basil
MeatballsUS$10.00
marinara, shaved parmesan, parsley
Salumi E Formaggi
cured meats, olives, assorted cheeses, marinated mushrooms, pickled vegetables, crostini, housemade spreads and crackers.
- Serves 2US$13.00
- Serves 4US$18.00

Vitello O Pollo

Carbonara
pancetta, prosciutto, shallots, peas, cream sauce, fettuccine
- VealUS$26.00
- ChickenUS$21.00
Cacciatore Olivia
mushrooms, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, red wine tomato sauce, linguine
- VealUS$26.00
- ChickenUS$21.00
Parmigiano
tomato sauce, mozzarella, linguine with garlic oil and parsley
- VealUS$26.00
- ChickenUS$21.00
Agrodolce
onions, pancetta, garlic, sherry vinegar, madeira wine, scallions, demi, fettuccine
- VealUS$26.00
- ChickenUS$21.00
Nina
plum tomatoes, spinach, shallots, pink vodka cream sauce, penne
- VealUS$26.00
- ChickenUS$21.00
San Remo
prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, tomato demi, penne
- VealUS$26.00
- ChickenUS$21.00
Piccata
lemon, capers, prosciutto, mushrooms, toasted orzo
- VealUS$26.00
- ChickenUS$21.00
Amatriciana
pancetta, prosciutto, shallots, red pepper flakes, red wine tomato sauce, linguine
- VealUS$26.00
- ChickenUS$21.00
Marsala
mushrooms, marsala demi, potato, seasonal vegetable
- VealUS$26.00
- ChickenUS$21.00
Saltimbocca
prosciutto, fresh sage, smoked fontina cheese, potato, seasonal vegetable
- VealUS$26.00
- ChickenUS$21.00

Pasta E Frutti Di Mare

Lobster Alla DinaUS$24.00
plum tomatoes, spinach, pinenuts, shallots, sherry cream sauce, penne
Wild Mushroom RavioliUS$22.00
spinach, garlic, madeira wine, demi, cream
BologneseUS$20.00
beef, pork, and veal bolognese sauce, penne
LasagnaUS$20.00
house made sausage, meatballs, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce
Shrimp Pepe NeroUS$24.00
roasted garlic, mushrooms, plum tomatoes, black pepper cream sauce, penne
Shrimp PiccataUS$24.00
lemon, capers, prosciutto, mushrooms, fettuccine
Shrimp ScampiUS$24.00
garlic, fresh basil, plum tomatoes, linguine
Sauteed Sea ScallopsUS$24.00
spinach, balsamic roasted tomatoes, garlic, fettuccine
Pesce Del Giorno ScarprielloUS$22.00
capers, olives, roasted peppers, pepperoncini, light vinegar sauce, potato, seasonal vegetable
Pesce Del Giorno RobertoUS$22.00
lemon dijon sauce, toasted orzo, seasonal vegetable
Seafood PossillipoUS$25.00
littlenecks, cod, shrimp, garlic, light plum tomato broth, linguine
MeatballsUS$20.00
tomato sauce, linguine, shaved parmesan

Carne Della Terra

Roberto's BracioleUS$30.00
veal medallions stuffed with ricotta, pine nuts, and mushrooms, lingonberry and roasted garlic demi, potato, seasonal vegetable (limited availability)
Filet Mignon*US$30.00
sauce bordelaise, onion confit, potato, seasonal vegetable
Sicilian Spiced Pork ChopUS$24.00
crispy herbed fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetable, mosto cotto reduction
Pan Seared Faroe Island SalmonUS$24.00
leeks, applewood smoked bacon, sunchoke and celery root purée, fennel gremolata

What 263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Bristol County
Best Overall
Bristol County
Best Food
Bristol County
Best Service
Bristol County
Best Ambience
Bristol County
Best Value
Bristol County
Healthy
Bristol County
Neighbourhood gem
Bristol County
Good for special occasions
Bristol County
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Review summary

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Roberto's Restaurant offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with consistently "excellent food" and service. Known for its "delicious Italian cuisine," guests frequently praise the attentive staff, especially standout servers like Lucy and Paula. The restaurant boasts a diverse wine list and cozy setting, making it a "favorite" for special occasions and date nights.

263 Reviews

B
Bill VIP
Greater Boston8 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was slow and server was rude. Food was cold when served. Salad lettuce was yellow. Stuffed mushrooms were tasteless. Had to ask hostess to pay check. Will not return. Overall experience has gone down hill. Too bad. Used to be a reliable alternative.
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FrankH
Raleigh3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely the best Chicken Carbonara I have ever eaten. Incredible food and drink. Paula our server was fantastic and so very nice.
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Robert
Rhode Island21 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service was very good, though the lighting could have been brighter, wish they would update the dessert menu seem to be the same choices all the time
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Karen
Minneapolis4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roberto’s never disappoints. My go to restaurant in Bristol. Food and wine and ambience - lovely.
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Leslie
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at Roberto's! Quaint little restaurant in beautiful downtown Bristol. The service was superb, the food came out quickly, well timed from our appetizers. Great menu and excellent drinks. Tiramisu was delicious!
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Dab
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time here. Was our first date and we had such a good time with Paula (head waitress/hostess) and her daughter Allie (sp?) that when we got an unexpected opportunity - we went back. Great service. Nice setting. Classic italian menu. Has a cafe adjacent for over-flow or if you need something a little more quiet. But it truly is the staff and service that makes this place. We felt almost like family from minute one. Highly recommended.
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Sherri
Las Vegas12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a favorite, excellent Italian food in a small quiet setting. Service is also always excellent!
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Roland
Greater Boston4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had veal saltimbocca and seared scallops. The veal dish was so so, lacking in flavor, unlike any saltimbocca we have had. The scallop dish was meager with 4 small scallops. I had asked if they were sea scallops and while they said yes, they were very small sea scallops. The scallops did not have the sweet scallop flavor I enjoy. The dessert flan was very good as was the special gnocchi chicken soup;
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Bob
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Delicious meal, brilliant atmosphere, outstanding waitress!
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Jacques VIP
Rhode Island12 reviews
3.0
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was an average restaurant all the way around. Relatively uninteresting.
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Roberto's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 263 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

13 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

450 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Bristol
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Cafe Dining
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://Robertosrestrauntandcafe.com/
Phone number
(401) 254-9732

Roberto's Restaurant

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Dining areas

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Zuppa

Soup of the DayUS$8.00

Pasta E FagioliUS$7.00

Insalata

House SaladUS$8.00

Honey Mustard Caesar SaladUS$8.00

Caprese SaladUS$8.00

Warm Dijon Mustard Roasted Squash and Root Vegetable SaladUS$12.00

Antipasti

Crispy PolentaUS$10.00

Littlenecks ZuppaUS$12.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$12.00

Sauteed Sea ScallopsUS$14.00

Mushroom RaguUS$10.00

Fried Or Sauteed CalamariUS$12.00

Bruschetta of the DayUS$8.00

Eggplant NapolitanoUS$12.00

MeatballsUS$10.00

Salumi E Formaggi

Vitello O Pollo

Carbonara

Cacciatore Olivia

Parmigiano

Agrodolce

Nina

San Remo

Piccata

Amatriciana

Marsala

Saltimbocca

Pasta E Frutti Di Mare

Lobster Alla DinaUS$24.00

Wild Mushroom RavioliUS$22.00

BologneseUS$20.00

LasagnaUS$20.00

Shrimp Pepe NeroUS$24.00

Shrimp PiccataUS$24.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$24.00

Sauteed Sea ScallopsUS$24.00

Pesce Del Giorno ScarprielloUS$22.00

Pesce Del Giorno RobertoUS$22.00

Seafood PossillipoUS$25.00

MeatballsUS$20.00

Carne Della Terra

Roberto's BracioleUS$30.00

Filet Mignon*US$30.00

Sicilian Spiced Pork ChopUS$24.00

Pan Seared Faroe Island SalmonUS$24.00

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