Costantino's Venda Bar & Ristorante

Incredible. Has to be a top pick for staple Italian food on Atwells. You'll know your close when you start to hear the music. Fairly fancy but still welcoming and quite not as expensive as you'd think either. Service was fantastic, exceptionally keen on checking in a lot but in a lighthearted way. Me and my fiancé both got a cocktail and you do get what you pay for. Drinks were super strong and well portioned but still great, though fair warning for anyone that is unsure of their alcohol limit. In terms of the food our entrées were amazing. I got the lobster ravioli with vodka sauce, it was so tender and rich. Though regardless of what you get for dinner please make sure you have room or are willing to table share the Tiramisu. Far and away the best Tiramisu I have ever had. If you have to get anything from the menu it's that.

I wish I could give a higher review on the food. We weren’t super hungry and we were grabbing cold cuts for later and wanted something light to hold us over. OMG it was the best calamari EVER! We’ve had calamari from coast to coast and hands down the best ever. It was light, buttery and no heavy breading. It was so tender. I can’t wait to go back someday for more. Also we had the anti pasta plate. It was very good. Great selection of meats & cheeses. Be sure to stop by the deli next door. 😋

I came here this weekend for my birthday dinner. Our reservation was for 8:00 PM. When we arrived, we were told we couldn’t be seated until our entire party was there, which we understood. Shortly after, the manager who was also our server came over and mentioned that our table was almost ready. However, by 8:30 PM we were still not seated and were left standing in a very small, crowded space where staff and other guests were constantly bumping into us. It was uncomfortable and frustrating, especially for a reservation. Once we were finally seated, we had to ask at least four times for water before receiving any. The food and drinks did come out fairly quickly, which we appreciated, but unfortunately the issues didn’t end there. When it was time to pay, we asked to split the bill. We were told they don’t offer separate checks but that we could each pay individually using the handheld device, which was fine with us. After everyone paid their portion, there was still $130 remaining on a $280 bill. When we added up what we had all contributed, it totaled around $300. We asked for help because we were genuinely confused about what went wrong, but our server was dismissive and unhelpful. She told us to “null the tip” and try again. After doing that, we somehow ended up owing even more. When we needed assistance, she was nowhere to be found. We were left standing there trying to figure it out on our own. In the end, we had to double pay and were told we would need to wait 48 hours for a refund. That added even more stress to what was already a disappointing experience. My friends also told me that they requested a birthday dessert from her to surprise me with but that never came. Overall, what should have been a fun birthday celebration turned into a frustrating and unenjoyable night. I used to love coming here for dinner and drinks and would stop by almost every weekend. After this experience, I don’t think I’ll be returning.

Our first time here. The mushroom arancini delicious. The Bolognese absolutely delicious. Highly recommend a trip 😁

We had such a wonderful experience at Constantinos! Our server, Alex, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect. My husband and I dined outside, and it was absolutely beautiful. The food came out quickly, and our drinks were spot on—he had a Whalers, and I enjoyed a peach Bellini martini. We started with the eggplant rolatini, which was delicious, and shared the veal piccata. They even split it for us, which was such a thoughtful touch. Between the amazing view, the sound of the water fountain, and the relaxing atmosphere, it honestly felt like we’d left Providence and were dining somewhere in Europe. Highly recommend!

Passing through town for lunch and saw that Costantino’s Venda Bar & Ristorante was a happening place to eat so we stopped in and were fortunate to immediately get a table inside. We were seated inside where the side retractable walls were up so we enjoyed being inside from the wind but still soaking up some sunshine. It was very busy and we were greeted by our waitress within about 5 minutes and served a complimentary large loaf of bread & olive oil which was so good! Our waitress was very attentive and provided excellent customer service. My husband and I both had a glass of red wine and they were delish. There was a large selection of wines, cocktails & beers. We really were enjoying ourselves and the selection of music playing. Our entrees arrived shortly after our appetizer and we absolutely loved everything!! Generous portions and reasonable prices for the quality of delicious & authentic Italian cuisine. We are so happy we found this amazing restaurant. If ever in RI again we would definitely return:)

Amazing pasta in a beautiful setting for an outdoor summer meal. Service was a mixed bag (understand now how a place so nice with food this good could only rate 4.1). For us, it was still a very good experience. When we walked up, we were a little apprehensive. The party in front of us was greeted by short hostess in a grey sweater without the slightest hint of a smile or enthusiasm- quite the opposite as she impatiently asked they had a reservation (restaurant was sparse) and spun on her feet, grunting “follow me” as she darted away). Fortunately, a more pleasant server came over, greeted us, and sat us at a nice table. Hard not to notice the other hostess walking back/forth during the meal glaring at customer and staff with a scowl on her face (really seems like a bad fit for that role). Anyway, our server was very nice and service in general was on the ball and pleasant. I had the Cavatelli woth Sausage & Broccoli Rabe. It was awesome! Savory with just the right amount bitterness in the rabe and a hint of heat from chili flakes. Texturally, the pasta was perfect. Similarly, my wife’s Cannelloni was very nicely done. My daughter’s pork raguot with rigatoni was rich and delicious. We also tried the fried gnocchi was yummy in its own right. It’s lively and on a wait by 6:30p. Probably a good idea to do a reservation. Definitely worth a try.

We understand that it is Valentine’s Day and demand is high. We were excited and looking forward to dinner. We made the reservation for Outdoor fully expecting a warm tent with heaters or a semi open outdoor situation. Instead, we were placed in a deli/grocery market…the restaurant basically said they were overbooked and they were placing left over tables in the market area. We went from expecting a romantic vibe to the most dinky ratchet vibe. Not even a candle or rose was in sight. We understand the wait staff was busy and overwhelmed so we can’t blame them at all. My pizza was good but cold. Clearly the restaurant was greedy and tried to book as many people as possible and fit people in the market. Not an ideal Valentine’s Day dinner.