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Pronto Restaurant

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4.5 of 5 stars 30 ratings
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#2 of 147 restaurants in Newport
  • Cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean
  • Price range*: $15-$35
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3 of 5 stars
dallas
Aug 16, 2008

We made a reservation for dinner on a Monday evening while we were visiting Newport. To our surprise, there was no place to park...parking on street is impossible to come by, no valet, no taxis, no nearby lots. My husband drove around for 15 minutes and finally paid $12 to park about a ten minute walk away. This sort of... more

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5 of 5 stars
Providence, RI
Aug 16, 2008

As someone who visits Newport regularly, I am yet to have a more enjoyable experience than I have at Pronto. The food is unbeatable, in fact I enjoyed the "Irenes ravioli" so much, I ordered it everytime I visited until recently. My most recent experience I ventured to try the seafood Paella, which was astounding. For dessert, if you do... more

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5 of 5 stars
Brookline, Massachusetts
Aug 10, 2008

We walked in without a reservation on a Saturday and boy did we luck out. Pronto is a high quality Italian restaurant right on Thames Street in Newport. The dining room is elegant and warm, with a nice collection of chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. From our table we had a great view of the street but also of the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Plano, Texas
Aug 3, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We live in Texas were in Newport on my wife Darlene's Birthday. Checked Trip Advisor found Pronto recommended. We had been in New England about a week were seafooded out wanted a change to Italian. Pronto was Excellent, wonderful service in a cozy, family, informal atmosphere. Food was prepared well and tasty. Had salad with apple and goat cheese, entrees... more

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2 of 5 stars
Boston
Aug 2, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

I went to Pronto based on the other reviews on Trip Advisor, but unfortunately didn't have the experience I was expecting. Hostesses were friendly, but my order was botched and my waitress barely apologized. When they finally did fix my order, the food was undercooked and barely edible. I will not return to this restaurant when there are so many... more

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5 of 5 stars
Danbury ,ct,charlestown,ri
Apr 10, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Pronto was recomended to me from adam a newport native ,and everything he told me about the place was true,great food,great portions,great atmosphere,great staff,was there on a busy night in august and the staff ran the place very smoothly and the food was made with great care and taste,i hope you are there for many years to come more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 21, 2008

My favorite restaurant in Newport! Romantic atmosphere, great service, amazing meals and desserts, even the free bread is the best! more

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5 of 5 stars
portsmouth RI
Feb 8, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

What joy and relief to find a restaurant in Newport that still cooks great food and gives great service! Our family met at Pronto to celebrate a birthday. 8 perfect starters, I had the seafood crepe and my husband the clams. 8 perfect entrees, I had the best duck of my life and my husband loved the spicy paella. Everyone... more

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5 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Feb 8, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I come to Newport frequently on business and always enjoy dining at Pronto Restaurant. This classy gem on Thames Street has amazing food, a wonderful people-watching storefront location, friendly wait staff who are helpful with the menu and funky old chandeliers littering the copper ceiling. I am comfortable dining there alone, chatting with wait staff at the bar, but I... more

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2 of 5 stars
New York
Nov 17, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We are frequent diners in Newport and Providence and decided to dine at “Pronto” since we’ve eaten there about a year ago and wanted to have a change in scenery. My boyfriend was not particularly fond of this place to beginn with, but they used to have a wonderful vegetarian dish on the menu. We went pretty late last night... more

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ProntoNewport, owner

As mentioned previously in an earlier management response, as the proprietor of Pronto, I often visit restaurant review sites as my husband (the head chef) and I want to know what our clientele think about their dining experience at Pronto and if there are any areas that can be improved upon to better serve our guests. Prior to this posting,...

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Pronto Restaurant Address

464 Lower Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840-6728
Tel: 401 847 5251
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.