Reviews of Enoteca Umberto (Restaurant)

Marcella Stevens

What a treat. Such a memorable dining experience. Umberto welcomed us with open arms, 45 minutes after I called to see if he had a table for our family of four. The passion and pride in his and his wife's upbringing and family ties to Southern Italy were apparent in everything from their recommended wine selection to select ingredients that incorporated into every dish. He was an excellent story teller and guide to our "no-menu restaurant" meal and each of the five dinner courses brought out. His wife (the chef) appeared twice herself to clear our plates and check on us. This casual recommendation from another visiting colleague proved to be a culinary and flavorful delight. I look forward to returning here in the future, and next time I will plan ahead and arrive with an empty stomach!

Kathy Adams

A very small family run authentic Italian restaurant.not the most comfortable sitting but you soon forget that when the food arrives .wonderful food great pasta ,antipasto full bodied wines and a Lemon tart to die for .not the place o go if you are a big meat eater ,but the best Italian food I have had this side of the Atlantic. We were sat quickly, make reservations! It has taken a while for me to get reservations here. We got an amazing bottle of wine- i recommend the 50$ one :) the specials were all great, simple food with many great options. It is definitely like an Italian grandma cooking for you. Meatballs could use a little work. We will be back to try some pasta!

Cormac Gallagher

Went here for our wedding night dinner. My wife and I got the supreme dinner. Everything was amazing and so filling. It is pricy, but well worth it.

shaun gauthier

We have dined with Umberto over 5 times now, every visit was accompanied by warm and welcoming service, amazing entrees and delicious wines. You will not find a boring night here, just home made delicious food. Bring your friends and spend some time on federal hill with Umberto.

Carl Maratta

My wife and I along with another couple (their 2nd time our first) had an amazing experience. The pride taken by the both of them shows in their cooking and service. It was as if we were at their home. We made another reservation before we left to return in 2 months. We strongly recommend going and having the amazing food and dinner experience as we did!

Brian Walsh

Perfect day here.

David Paolo

It was a great place to grab an after dinner drink. The proprietor was very nice and offered some samples of some of his premium salumi. It was fantastic and will def try them for lunch

Nicole DiDino

Amazing food & service. Simply the best!!

David Richards

This place is by far the best in Rhode island! Umberto himself is the best host around. Very personable as he covers the floor and his wife is amazing cooking the most detailed dishes on a few hot plates. We don't how know he she does it. We went twice in 2 weeks and are booking again.

Cindy Anderson

This Enoteca Umberto is nice.

Alex Lefrancois

So Nov 16, I sit down in this 18 seat restaurant and was truly amazed by the dedication of Umberto and his family to Italian cuisine. Awesome food and overall amazing ambiance. Truly a gem in Providence RI

Trupti Gandhi

Umberto!!!! He is the soul of this place and his wife the heart... Great food, greater service and attention to detail. I would love to visit this place again!

Vincent LaSorsa

Delicious

Eleanor Clark

An exquisitely delicious evening, warm and relaxing—lovely to be taken care of.

Noah Booth

The best Italian in Providence

Tim Johnson

Definitely the most authentic Italian dining experience ever. You won't be disappointed.

Monika Agnello

I just don't get it. Way too many details about ingredients, sourcing & backstory from the waiter. I know-- I understand-- it's Traditional Real Peasant Style Italian. Just make it better, OK? Overly described food--totally underwheming.

Rob Beatty

This is a family run place, but the food is in the top 3 places in all of RI. Umberto is a fantastic host and is always friendly. This place is the closest experience I have had yet to actually being in Italy. Let him pair your wines with your meals, sit back and enjoy.

John McLaughlin

Great food, better atmosphere. It's like coming into your Italian uncle's home and being feed.

Mark Toscano

Great

Kristin Calitri

What a unique experience! It was a very small quaint little restaurant (holds about 18 people). There is no menu, the owners are Italian and serve what they made for the evening (about 5 courses). Each dish was excellent and not necessarily what I would have ordered off a menu, but that was the best experience. Each course was also paired with a wine selection from Italy that the owner imported himself and is only available through him or one other venue in Boston. Because it's so small, it takes months to make a reservation. It is very pricey but a really unique experience, we booked our second reservation right then!

Greg Benjamin

Truly a dining experience worth having.

M

WOW! Just wow. This gem of an Italian restaurant can only fit ~10 people total at a time. You must have a reservation, but if you can get in-- you'll be welcomed with warm, open, Sicilian arms. The owners are an Italian couple who serve up a pre-fixe menu daily and what they've got is what you get (no menu otherwise). Amazing wine pairings from the same región as their family. Such a cozy place. A must try for anyone scoping out the Atwells/Italian scene.

Falan Morrocco

The best !!!!!!

Bethany Ritter

Make a reservation well in advance! Great family dinner!

Daniel Fine

As we received each dish of the 5 courses he explained what we were getting in the neatest way making the experience totally memorable. They were wonderfully attentive. This was on a Company trip but would enjoy having my Wife and Daughter experience that with me. It was so fun.

Kim Gibson

Amazing! Life changing food and wine experience! I definite must!

Irene Brown

This place is hard to book! For a double date, I called two weeks in advance and still couldn't get the time I wanted. But this place is worth the hype! This place is very intimate. I think it seats less than twenty in doors and maybe 10 outdoors. It's family owned and the owner and his wife make an appearance at every table. Dishes are family style which is absolutely perfect We go the stuffed peppers with lamb, fig with honey and Gorgonzola bruschetta, fresh mozzarella, antipasti and three pastas. I literally loved every dish. I can't wait to go back for more indescribable meals.

Andrew Monda

Best Coffee on the Hill!

Rebecca Hill

My boss took a group of 30 to Los Andes. What a great meal and great service. The place was packed but the service was outstanding and the food was too. The chef prepared several family style apps, entries, and the sangria was following. We ate like Kings!!!

Aja Watkins

Excellent atmosphere and service, and great food!

Matt Dabrowski

What an unbelievable experience. Real Italian food for the motherland!!! No menus, just given what is made.

htuy42

Not as good as you would expect given the pricing. Probably traditional food, but its really just bread served in ways that don't feel inventive enough to justify themselves. Very tightly packed spacing as well, felt claustrophobic.

colin aina

Hands down best Italian restaurant in the area. Amazing and puts the others to shame. Zero parmesan dishes on the menu...its that good

David Velasquez

Great food! Umberto is a great host! Wine selections were great! Truly gives the meaning to Mom and Pop restaurant. Felt lucky that my wife and I were able to get a spot for dinner. Highly recommend!!

Maurice Riberdy

Our favorite spot great comfort food, excellent wine and service second to none.

Kerry Camara

Simply the best!!! Simple Classic Italian dishes cooked with the best ingredients!! By far THE BEST meal we've had in a long time! We've eaten here at least twice a month since we found it!! Umberto and Lea are gracious hosts and strive to provide the best service and food for their customers. The restaurant is small so call ahead for reservations. Remember big things come in small packages!! BRAVISSIMO !!!!

glueck vargaai

Great food, wine and service. The pomodoro pasta was outstanding.

Ben Lee

By far the best Italian on federal hill! Umberto and Lia do it right, and you immediately feel like part of the family.

Anthony Ellerman

The management are very quick in service. Elegant place and awesome food.

Wenyi Zhou

TL;DR: Excellent food and friendly service. Be careful of being robbed by the restaurant when ordering from the unwritten "specials menu". I agree with all the glowing reviews that the food is great and the service was attentive. We had a very pleasant experience at Umberto's, until the check arrived - We ordered 3 items from the daily specials: - special mozzarella with smoked bacon and wine sauce (appetizer) - special bruschetta with mushroom and sharp Parmesan cheese (appetizer) - special pasta with spicy tomato sauce and Italian sausages, two servings (entree) They were all delicious, however, none of them were listed on the menu. When Umberto introduced the specials, the price weren't spelled out (the wine price was). Given that most appetizers on the regular menu were $8 and the pastas were about $14, we assumed that the price were slightly more expensive. However, when the bill came, Umberto charged us $24 for the mozzarella appetizer and $24 for each pasta. Like everything else that was family-style, the check was handwritten on a piece of paper. Granted, it was our responsibility to ask the price of the daily specials, and there was meat in the pasta, etc. However, we still feel that we were robbed by this business, despite our otherwise happy experience. Umberto did notice our discomfort and offered $4 off for each pasta, and asked if we would come again, which we appreciate. Yet, we wouldn't have placed the same order if we were aware of the price. Overall I will still recommend this place to people for the good food. Just make sure you are aware of the price of the daily specials.

Adam Sinel

best meal I have had on the hill, off the charts fantastic everytime!

Ron Brewer

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of dining at Umberto's. The restaurant definitely lives up to it's reputation!!! We did as most of the reviews recommended, gave back the menu and ordered the chef's special for the night. It was truly a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations in every way...food, service and atmosphere. Dining at Umberto's makes you wish you were Italian.

Sally Strasser

Tiny intimate restaurant that has fabulous Sicilian food! Great wine… great hosts too!

Lee Whitney

Amazing food and service that makes you feel like one of the family. What's not to love?!

Ken Zano

Our experience is a sad one. My daughters and grandson gave us giftrocket gift certificate and suggested Umbertos. For the past 6 months we have called to make reservations. The answering machine picks up and says to leave a message. It then says the box is full. Didn’t matter when you called it was always the same. Mind you I wouldn’t care if they were booked 6 months or more in advance. The problem is you can’t make a reservation ! I don’t imagine the food can be that good that we couldn’t prepare it ourselves. Unfortunately for them they will never get my business. I wish them well and hope that when the newness wears off that they remain successful.

DeeDee Witman

If you can get in go. That's it. Order anything on the menu.

Greg Molica

If your looking for good homely Italian food look no further. This restaurant has the freshest good in the area and because it's so small the owner of the restaurant waits on you and treats you like family

Paul Morris

It's the best place on Federal Hill or in the state of Rhode Island where you can get true Sicilian food that your palate can never ever and will never ever forget they have Alberto has the best wine cellar that I have ever known if you don't go here for dinner you're definitely missing out on something great.

joan gonzalez

I had the OHare burger- burger, Swiss, portabellos, and home fries. Burger was a tad underdone, but very tasty. Great fries.

Shane Watts

Best place/ best experience we have had dining in Providence. A Must!!! Amazing food and staff.

Alfonso Francavilla

This place is truly authentic Italian! It's even more enjoyable if you understand the language and what's being said by Umberto and his wonderful family! Purely southern Italian cuisine combined with great wines makes for an unbeatable combination!

Galina Guarnieri

SO GOOD!! A bit pricey tho

Peter John

I have been lucky enough to eat here twice! First they make you feel like family. They could not be anymore genuine, warm and friendly. I am a first generation Sicillian American. The food tastes like home to me. I am also from Brooklyn, NY and this blows away by leaps any place I have eaten in Little Italy or elsewhere! I love it here its by far the best spot around. Pete & Kim

Steven Hebert

A unique dining experience.

Ryan

Unique experience and exquisite food cannot go wrong.

Steve Brown

The fresh Mozzarella was amazing. The service and atmosphere were perfect.

Wendy Riordan

Old School atmosphere. Great crowd, hosts and chef.

Kathy Reed

We really enjoyed it. It was like eating at Uncle Mike's only with strangers instead of family (and store bought wine instead of homemade.)

Steve Poverman

Another fantastic dinner at Enoteca on Federal Hill. This was our third visit. The host makes you feel welcome as if you are in this family's home. This is a menu-less restaurant. They prepare a unique and authentic 5 course dinner served leisurely so you really enjoy the food at a nice pace. You will not find chicken parmesan here nor a lot of heavy sauces. The menu changes every day and has been different on each of our three visits. Make a reservation as seating is limited but that adds to the ambiance and homey feeling once you sit down. Best Italian restaurant we have ever been to!

Adam Blinderman

Great little place! Amazing food and love the atmosphere.