Elizabeth’s Portofino Tuscan Grille  •  Top of the Bay  •  Vanda Cucina 
•  The Tree House Tavern & Bistro •  Scotti's Salumeria •  The Shanty

 

Elizabeth’s Portofino Tuscan Grille
897 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02888 • (401) 461-8920
https://portofinoswarwick.com

As you enter the restaurant, the rich golden tones and the soft lighting make you feel like you just walked into Portofino, Italy. Elizabeth and her family have added their personal touches such as being greeted by Elizabeth or her two children, biscottis with all hot drinks, and a delicious creme lemonciello served after dinner with pizzelles are just a few ‘extras’ to make you feel at home.

All of these special touches make this an inviting restaurant to have dinner any night of the week or to celebrate a special occasion. Elizabeth’s Portofino is a place where you can come casually dressed and be seated in the cafe which hosts the beautiful hand-painted Portofino seaside mural, or you can be seated in the elegant dining room which is filled with flowers and candlelit tables. Both share the aroma of the kitchen which is serving hearty ethnic Italian dishes and light fare as well. You can’t pass up the roasted garlic served with warm bread and extra virgin olive oil brought to every table. Also, in the warmer weather, come check out the outdoor patio overlooking the cranberry pond. Come see the old meet the new. Elizabeth of Portofino’s is here to stay

 

Top of the Bay Restaurant
898 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, RI • (401) 921-3663 • info@topofthebayrestaurant.com
https://topofthebayrestaurant.com/

If classic, done well, New England seafood with a great supporting cast is what you are looking for, then Top of the Bay proffers that with a rooftop deck with waterfront views.

The menu is robust and features seafood, steaks, pasta dishes, and all the New England favorites for which our little state is famous.

Clam cakes, bam! Chowders, double bam! Haddock, Surf & Turf, the list goes on. Plus, all the Italian favorites that put a smile on any non-seafood lover’s face.

Summers are busy, so Top of the Bay offers customers the ability to order online, and a convenient mobile app will get you on the list while strolling the beach! Oh, and the dessert menu will have you wishing you had left some room, so do yourself a favor and look at it first. The portions are generous and the preparation of special occasion staples like Baked Stuffed Lobster are certain to satisfy, helping you hold onto summer ‘till the very end of September.

 

Vanda Cucina
One Centerville Road, Warwick, RI • (401) 921-3144 • info@vandacucina.com
https://www.vandacucina.com/contact

"Food just like Mama used to make" isn't just a saying at Vanda Cucina, a charming little Italian restaurant, with cozy, rustic decor and plenty of natural light from nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, in historic Apponaug Village. Many dishes prepared there are based on the owner's Mom's recipes. Growing up, homemade ingredients were the key to delicious meals, and serving sizes and cooking durations were never defined. Indulge in fresh antipasti, salads, specialty sandwiches, mouthwatering chicken, veal, and fish dishes, hearty pasta, cooked-to-perfection steaks, and much more!

A kid-friendly menu, catering, and the ability to host private events are also offered. Vanda has become a local hotspot, so reservations are strongly recommended - space fills up fast!

 

The Tree House Tavern & Bistro
1094 Centerville Rd • Warwick RI 02886
http://www.thetreehousetavern.com

History runs deep at the Tree House Tavern. For 38 years mother Aline and son Michael have been in business, starting out as florists and slowly evolving into the culinary phenomenon that is the modern-day bistro.  People come for the ambiance; people come for the food.  Everyone who visits is impressed with both. First, the interior décor, blends modern art, lighting, and floral arrangements into a farmhouse that dates back to the 1850s.  The wood floors are original, and the table tops, bar, and accent pieces are all sourced from local Rhode Island hardwoods and custom-built.  Guest weave through multiple dining rooms, a piano room, and then out to the award-winning grounds. Set back is the mighty woodshed, which houses a bar and tables, perfect for an evening savoring unique cocktails and a wide assortment of beer and wine. Enshrined with impeccable gardens, this Eden in the heart of Warwick is absolutely worth the visit.

The Tree House Tavern has convenient hours serving Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner with menus that are creative, seasonal, and exciting.  Small plates include bar food favorites with a local flair, including pizza, pulled pork nachos, and a smoked salmon board highlighting some of the many selections.  There are also inventive salads, hearty large plates, and an assortment of sandwiches and chowders that are, well, marvelous!  Handmade with frequent renditions, the deserts will blow your mind. 

The ample space is available for weddings, parties, High Tea, and other events. The Tree House offers buffet and table-served options for guests.  A visit is an adventure and will transport any guest into a relaxed state, a stone’s throw from home on Route 2! 

 

Scotti’s Salumeria
4654 Post Road, Warwick, RI • (401) 471-7170  • cici@scottissalumeria.com
https://www.scottissalumeria.com/

Scotti’s Salumeria is right here in Warwick on the town line with East Greenwich. Inspired by owner Marco Scotti’s family, the restaurant’s menu and atmosphere strive to evoke the Italian family traditions he grew up with. Chef Armando Bisceglia, born in Naples, Italy, brings his wealth of experience, love of cooking, and passion to both the food and wine menus offered in the quaint restaurant. At Scotti’s, charcuterie boards, delicious salads, pizzas, focaccia panini, and creatively prepared pasta dishes are offered alongside traditional favorites like chicken cacciatore, linguini and clams, and gnocchi Sorrentino.

 

The Shanty
3854 Post Road, Warwick, RI • (401)884-7008  • info@theshantyri.com
https://theshantyri.com/

Be Local. Eat Local. The Shanty features American fare with a farm-to-table menu, and a full bar including craft brews in a warm, relaxed environment. Entrees like fish & chips, pork chops, grilled ribeye, and shrimp and linguini share the menu along with more unique items like chickpea vindaloo and T.V. Dinner (featuring buttermilk fried Cornish game hen, smoked cheddar mad & cheese, slaw, pickled cucumber salad, and lemon blueberry blondie if you're wondering!). Their brunches are out of this world, featuring plates like eggs Benedict, breakfast burgers, red flannel hash, vegan options, burgers, fries, wings, salads, and fish & chips, along with nitro cart iced coffee cocktails. 

Open every day for dinner from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., brunch is offered Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.