Founded in 1980 by Richard Sardella, the eponymous Sardella’s Restaurant is a family-owned and operated eatery that serves traditional, hearty Italian cuisine in several cozy dining rooms. Located on Memorial Boulevard, the warm and welcoming restaurant specializes Northern and Southern Italian cuisine for dinner, seven nights a week. It has a charming stone courtyard for alfresco dining in the summer, and a crackling fireplace for fireside dining in the winter and a full-service bar serves casual Italian wines and craft beers, top-shelf spirits, and classic cocktails.

In 1980, former Newport mayor Richard Sardella, whose grandfather Richardo Imbriglio was born in Naples, Italy, and ran a New Jersey bakery, opened Sardella’s. Forty-three years later, he still runs Newport’s oldest Italian restaurant with co-owner Patrick Fitzgerald. This local institution has been recognized as “Best Italian Restaurant” by Rhode Island Monthly and Newport Life for its menu of Northern and Southern Italian dishes based on family recipes.

If you’re in the mood for hearty classic homestyle Italian cuisine, there are few better places in town than Sardella’s, a restaurant that serves food according to family recipes that have been passed down through the generations. Look out for such treats as the lobster ravioli or Zia’s meatballs, one of the house specialties. You can also order pizza from Imbriglio’s next door, giving you an even wider selection of irresistible food to choose from.

Sardella’s is a beacon of rich, fresh, and authentic Italian cuisine in Newport. The restaurant prides itself on recipes that have been passed down through the Sardella and Imbriglio families, ensuring that each dish carries a touch of family heritage. One of their standout offerings is Imbriglio’s pizza, which is crafted with fresh ingredients, soft dough, and real cheese, delivering an authentic Italian flavor right to your plate.

Travel north of Newport proper to the city of Middletown, where you’ll find the stunning, expansive grounds of Newport Vineyards, owned and operated by the Nunes family for the past 25 years. During your visit you can enjoy tastings, winery tours and even a meal at the onsite restaurant. Also on the property is Taproot Brewing Company, serving hop-forward beers like the brewery’s New England IPA and German Lager.

Sardella's Restaurant, recognized as the best Italian restaurant by Rhode Island Monthly and Newport Life Magazine, was founded in 1980 by former Newport Mayor Richard Sardella. It specializes in Northern and Southern Italian cuisine, and recently made major renovations to their outdoor patio, amplifying the restaurant's outdoor dining scene on Memorial Boulevard.

Founded in 1980 by Richard Sardella, a former mayor of Newport, Sardella’s offers a wide-ranging menu featuring both northern and southern Italian cuisine and including several old-time family recipes. The wood-grilled pizza is excellent, and the early-week “dinner for two” special is perfect for a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday date night.

Sardella’s: The menu selections reflect the warm and relaxed atmosphere which has made them a year-round favorite with the local residents. Choose from casual fare such as Lasagna Al Forno or Scaloppine Saltimbocca, or order from the nightly special to enjoy seasonal selections and fresh seafood. Located at 30 Memorial Boulevard West.

If enjoying some of Newport’s best Italian food fireside sounds like your idea of comfort in the winter, then head to Sardella’s. Specials for $24 per couple on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays – including a bottle of wine – are all the more reason to check out this cozy place.

Experience both Northern and Southern Italian cuisine at Newport's oldest full service Italian restaurant. Perfect for both an intimate dinner or gathering with a large group of family and friends. Located near all the action on Bellevue Avenue and Thames Street.