Newport's Fall Restaurant Week Returns Nov. 1

NEWPORT, RI — Restaurant weeks is returning to the City By The Sea, starting next month. From Nov. 1 through 10, enjoy crafted menus of local food for very affordable prices.

"What distinguishes each event, and makes Newport Restaurant Week in particular so special, is the vibrant network of farms in Rhode Island, our direct access to those farmers, and the talent of each chef in our destination who composes dishes specifically inspired by what is often that morning’s harvest or catch," says Geremie Callaghan, co-owner of Fluke and a member of Discover Newport’s Restaurant Week Advisory Board.

More than 50 restaurants in Newport and the surrounding area will take part in the event celebrating the fall harvest. What started as a once-annual event has grown into a twice-per-year celebration of everything Rhode Island's coastal cities have to offer. Next year, the spring week will not happen to "give the event more exclusivity and explore new culinary-driven opportunities for local restaurants," Discover Newport said.

During the week, diners will have the choice of fixed-prices menus with $20 two-course lunches, $35 three-course dinners and a collection of three-course premier menus for $50.

This fall's restaurant week will include restaurants that have been part of the event since the very beginning, along with several new names.

"Chef Pietro Scotti mindfully created our Newport Restaurant Week menu around home-style food that is an authentic taste of Italy," said Will Bard, the general manager at Viesté in Newport. "We’re excited to jump into our first restaurant week with both feet and make an impression on both locals and visitors."

Restaurants and menus are available on on Discover Newport's website. Diners are encouraged to use the hashtag #NPTRestaurantWeek on social media.