Olivia Culpo shared a list of 13 restaurants she loves in Rhode Island. Check it out.
Olivia Culpo is known for her taste, particularly in restaurants.
The reality star's family has opened five restaurants in the state – The Back 40, Union + Main, Lake Taco, Evie's and Black Oak Kitchen & Drink – since 2017 that she has a hand in. And she's always made it known on social media that she loves Rhode Island food.
She recently had her baby shower at the famous Castle Hill Inn, known for its drinks on the lawn and fine dining.
But that's now the only restaurant she loves in the state. In 2024 on Instagram, she did an Ask Me Anything where she she shared 13 restaurants to try. Here's a look at her list.
Location: 100 Sabra St., Cranston
Last year, she went to Twin Oaks with her then-fiancé Christian McCaffrey for a friend's baby show. She's always loved Twin Oaks. She's particularly partial to their chicken parmesan.
More: Olivia Culpo brings fiancé Christian McCaffrey to one of her favorite RI restaurants
Location: 577 S. Water St., Providence
She called this spot "such good Italian" food, which is saying something in a state that's known for Italian food.
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Location: 262 S. Water St, Providence
Another Italian restaurant, this riverside dining spot has great food and ambiance in spades.
Location: Multiple
An American restaurant with modern food, Avenue N takes pride in the thoughtful sourcing of its ingredients.
Location: 230 Massasoit Ave., East Providence
Culpo raved that this spot has "such good fried chicken."
Location: 629 Succotash Road, Wakefield
If there is one thing this spot is known for, it's their oysters, which Culpo declared the "best oysters on the planet."
Location: 318 Broadway, Providence
For a brunch spot, Culpo picked Julian's. They've been in the brunch game for 30 years and describe themselves as "the brunchy-est brunch that ever brunched a brunch."
RI Brunch: Looking for a brunch spot in RI? Here are 7 spots readers say are the best
Location: 50 Westminster St., Providence
Culpo said this Italian restaurant "is reallyyyyy cute."
Location: 59 South County Commons Way, Wakefield
"He is top 12 in the USA for pizza," Culpo said, alluding to his ranking in the prestigious Guide to the Best Pizzerias in the World. They make a Neapolitan style pizza.
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Location: There are many places to get New York System wieners
As any Rhode Islander knows, these are what you get "if you're out late," as Culpo recommended.
Location: 138 Bellevue Ave., Newport
"If you want the Newport experience," Culpo recommends heading to the Italian restaurant Pasta Beach.
Location: 11 Bowens Wharf, Newport
Another Newport spot, this Mexican restaurant is nestled right in the heart of downtown Newport on Bowen's Wharf.
Location: 351 Thames St., Newport
Technically, this is a hotel with several restaurants. Culpo recommended the seaside spot for the "great views."
Culpo also gave a shout out to Kleos in Providence, but Kleos closed in February after being unable to renew their liquor license. She also mentioned Harry's Burgers in Newport, but that spot closed during the pandemic.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI restaurants Olivia Culpo recommends not including her own. See list
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