This cozy Italian restaurant in Warwick is the hottest date night destination that you might NOT be aware of.

One of my 30-something nieces and her husband double dated with another couple recently and she said that their dinner at Vanda was one of the best ever! (This kid knows a thing or two about great food, too.)

Open since 2018, and steeped in old time Mediterranean family tradition, all the recipes are inspired by dishes that the owner’s mama used to cook back in the day.

My niece also LOVED that the ceiling was decorated with roses. (They had such a fab time that no one took any phone photos. I mean, ultimately isn’t that what everyone should be striving for these days, lol? That being said, images below are courtesy of the Vanda Insta.)

It could very well become your NEW favorite spot to frequent with your beloved. (I don’t under why but it has not been overrun with local food bloggers…not YET anyway. I mean, the glowing reviews could fill up a book at this point.)

If you’re reading this on a Monday, they are closed.

And as of this writing, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, so I’m pretty darn sure they must be booked solid for Tuesday night, 02-14-2023.

If you’re looking to take your significant other out for a phenomenal meal AFTER Saint Valentine’s Day, then this sweet Centerville Road bistro is the place.

Regulars adore their made-in-house fresh focaccia, pasta (gnocchi, orecchiette, & fusilli), and desserts (the olive oil cake is a must try and the affogato is too tempting).

Find Vanda at 1 Centerville Road in Warwick, Rhode Island.

As always, if you go after reading THIS, please let them know you were inspired by Patty J and PattyJ.com.

PS — Stay tuned for a follow-up from me and the hubs because we’re gonna get there for brunch or lunch in the next week or so.