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Lorusso's Newport Adds a Puglian-Inspired Dinner Menu

Italian cuisine just got tastier in Newport

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We just can’t get enough Italian food here in Little Rhody. And why should we? It’s one of the most delicious cuisines out there (according to this completely unbiased writer). With that said, there’s a new addition to Lorusso’s Newport, who currently serves breakfast and lunch. They’ve added a Puglia-influenced Italian dinner menu.

The addition came when Stoneacre Pantry owners Christopher Bender and David Crowell joined with Lorusso’s owner, Tony Lorusso. “We have assumed all day-to-day operations for the cafe: breakfast, lunch, brunch as well as dinner,” explains Christopher.

Diners can look forward to a dinner menu that leans towards fresh, natural and wholesome dishes and highlights produce, fish, olive oil based dishes and Burrata bread – trademarks of Puglian cuisine. Think Arugula Salad with lemon and Parmesan, Ricotta Agnolotti with wild ramps and fiddleheads, and Mussels with lemon and parsley. Breakfast and lunch are still on the menu and also have this delicious regional influence, like the Eggplant Sandwich with ricotta, pine nuts and mint.


In addition to the new dinner menu, Lorusso’s Newport is BYOB, and is conveniently located next to Wellington Liquors. “Once seated, our guests, via iPad internet service, are presented with an extensive wine, beer and liquor menu to access an order directly from our neighbor,” Christopher says. “Once purchased, the order will be delivered tableside.” Looks like hungry diners have one more special dining option in the Ocean State.

Lorusso's Newport

580 Thames Street, Newport
401-619-8080

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