Bar’ Cino in Newport.

TRATTORIA ROMANA, VARIOUS LOCATIONS VIBE: Fine dining experience where you’ ll savor the flavors and aromas of Rome. ON THE MENU: Start with the calamari fritti and continue with the pinche aglione made with homemade pinche pasta, fresh Pachino tomatoes, olive oil, parsley, basil and garlic. Visit the Lincoln, Johnston, South Kingstown or Mansfield, Mass., location. trattoria-romana. com; trattoria-johnston. com; trattoria-south. com

PAT’ S ITALIAN, VARIOUS LOCATIONS VIBE: Made-to-order Italian dishes perfected with housemade sauces and fresh ingredients. ON THE MENU: Mozzarella triangles, calamari and meatballs make great starters for filling entrees like the lemon chicken risotto, sweet chili glazed salmon and smoked brisket ravioli. Visit either the Cumberland, Johnston, Coventry or brand-new Warwick location. patsitalian. com

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AVENUE N, RUMFORD AND PROVIDENCE VIBE: Progressive American fare. ON THE MENU: The Avenue N burger or charred sirloin and frites in a modern, chic atmosphere that feels laid back yet right on trend. avenuenamericankitchen. com; avenuen providence. com

THE LOBSTER POT, BRISTOL VIBE: Luxurious waterfront seafood dining. ON THE MENU: Fill up on stuffed lobster or stacked burgers throughout the night. lobsterpotri. com

PISCO & TEQUILA, BRISTOL VIBE: Peruvian dishes share the menu with Mexican cuisine and cocktails. ON THE MENU: Share ceviche, a lomo saltado stir-fry dish, tacos and other vibrant flavors with the whole table. @ piscotequilabristol

BAR’ CINO, NEWPORT VIBE: An informal spot inspired by Italian cuisine. ON THE MENU: For an appetizer, try the prosciutto, fig and goat cheese bruschetta and finish off with the parsnip risotto. Get a front-row seat to the food being prepared and cocktails being shaken. barcino. com

WHITE HORSE TAVERN, NEWPORT VIBE: Dine in America’ s oldest operating restaurant surrounded by great food and seventeenth-century architecture. ON THE MENU: Decide between the beef Wellington or the lobster ravioli made with shucked lobster and baby shrimp. Order your meal with one of the a la carte sides: seared wild mushrooms, grilled asparagus or Parmesan truffle frites. whitehorsenewport. com

AUDETTE, NEWPORT VIBE: Classic French cuisine is on the table at a polished restaurant on bustling Thames Street. ON THE MENU: After indulging in one or two of the hor d’ oeurves options, select the seared duck or poulet en croute as your meal for the night. Chef Jasmine Watson is among the semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards being recognized in the Emerging Chef category. audettenewport. com

PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF NEWPORT RESTAURANT GROUP.

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