The story
Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille sits on Post Road in Warwick, Rhode Island, bringing the flavors of Italian cuisine to southern New England. The name says it plainly — tavolo is simply Italian for "table" — and that directness carries through to what the restaurant does: gather people around good food and exceptional wine.
Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence, earned in 2022, is not handed out casually. It signals a wine list that goes well beyond the expected, with depth, balance across regions, and genuine compatibility with the food on the plate. For a restaurant rooted in Tuscan cooking, that recognition speaks to a serious commitment to the Italian wine traditions — Sangiovese, Vernaccia, Brunello — that belong alongside the cuisine.
Tavolo serves both lunch and dinner, making it one of the more versatile Italian destinations in the Warwick area. Whether the occasion calls for a midday meal or a relaxed evening with a well-chosen bottle, the dual service gives guests genuine flexibility without sacrificing the character that earned the restaurant its national recognition.
Recognition