About Us
Our Story begins in Viesté, Italy
Viesté ... simply italian restaurant is inspired by the extraordinary charm of the beautiful coastal Town of Viesté, located in the Apulia region of southeast Italy, the family home and heritage of it’s owner, Anthony Lorusso. Our simply italian restaurant offers some of Rhode Island's finest Italian food accompanied with a careful selection of Italian Wines, Italian and domestic craft beers as well as tasteful cordials to enjoy with your meal.
The cozy, quaint and friendly interior boasts an open kitchen, with each table placement a joy to dine at, as well as, a seasonal outside seating courtyard and inside bar. We seek to bring you the authentic taste of Italy with a delightful atmosphere, delicious food and great service. Vieste welcomes you, your family and friends to our Italian restaurant, where we strive to make our home your home.
Our Chef and Staff
With 20 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff will ensure you have a fantastic experience with us.
Seasonal and Local
We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we source our fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets.
About Us
Our restaurant is available for private events: weddings, business lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, and more. We would love to discuss how to be a part of your next event.
Come dine with us!
Experience the best italian food in town.
Hours of Operation
Monday.........................Closed
Tuesday.........................Closed
Wednesday..............5pm-10pm
Thursday..................5pm-10pm
Friday.......................5pm-10pm
Saturday...................5pm-10pm
Sunday......................5pm-10pm
580 Thames Street
Newport RI 02840