“ Feels a little like elevated Italian, but done in a really good way. Great calamari and specials. Delicious pastas. Yum! ”

“ Food was excellent. My husband had the fusilli and I had the special, which was pasta stuffed with a beet based filling. We had an order of focaccia. We took home 2 meatballs because we're conducting an experiment on who has the best meatballs in the state. We had them today and they are the best we've had so far. Small but not overly full of binders. It is a cute little-emphasis on little- place. It was our first time there so we didn't realize how limited the space was. We had a choice between two seats on the corner of the bar or a two seater table near the kitchen. The ambiance is pleasant. It was interesting to watch what goes on in the kitchen. The cook seemed to be very organized and efficient, our entrees came out quickly. However, one of the male servers, picked up what looked like a half sized McCormick spice jar and note that it expired in 2021. I didn't have the impression that it is something they used often and it appeared to be a finishing type of ingredient as it was in the server finishing area. They also grated fresh cheese over my husband's dish...and they grated as one should. We were uncomfortable at this table and had to keep shifting our water bottle, drinks, bread and meal plates around to be able to eat comfortably. I ended up using the windowsill to offload some things. Staff go in and out of the kitchen and in and out of a door that seems to go to a basement near this table. It would be difficult to sustain a conversation there. We noted a lot of staff for such a small place but our server was reasonably and not overly friendly. We weren't dressed up and occasionally I got the impression that it was not appreciated (we had jeans and flannel shirts on). We took our desserts home: my husband had a passion fruit tart, which he loved and I had the butterscotch budino, which is large enough to share. It was not overly sweet but it was delicious. Highly recommend. We would definitely go again but only if in a group so we could have more space or order takeout. When we left, we went to the fish store that's in the same building to pick up some stuffies. That was a nice find, also. We left a generous tip because the server did her job (with the exception of offering to clear the table to give us more room) and the food was definitely some of the best we've had in the state. We dine out often and have lived here for 5 years. ”

“ Great place ! I stopped by for lunch on Friday, and Vanda was packed! It's a cozy place with excellent service and bustling with energy. I started with delicious focaccia bread with a special garlic spread and also seasoned butter. Then I had an eggplant Napoleon that was delicious. Finally, I had special potato gnocchi, nestled on a delicious marinara sauce and smothered with melted cheese and topped with strips of basil leaf. Delicious! ”

“ This is going to be short. Living in San Diego now, when I come home to the east coast I like to get my fill of Italian. This is the place. Everything was delicious. Instead of a second stomach for desserts, I'll create a second stomach for bread. The focaccia bread, was amazing. The meatballs were perfection. The pasta dishes made my taste buds short circuit because they couldn't handle anymore goodness. So yes, I will make sure to come here every time I visit my family. The service was great and the space was small and cozy. Reservations, I would imagine, are highly recommended. I might have dreamt about my dinner, this might be a problem. ”

“ Oh! My! Vanda! This place is seriously a hidden gem nestled right in the heart of Apponaug. First and foremost our server Brittany was an absolute delight! She knew her stuff and helped us all the way from picking appetizers, drinks, entrees and dessert! She had a way about her. She is passionate about what she does. Super friendly, personable and nothing short or amazing! She made the experience a memorable one. Vanda is lucky to have such an individual representing their delicious homemade foods. For starters we got the stuffed eggplant, homemade meatballs and the freshly baked focaccia bread. Wow! Wow! And more wow! I can't believe how delicious and wonderfully made everything was. For entrees, I got the homemade gnocchi with crumbled homemade sausage. Oh my gosh, I have not been able to stop thinking about all the bubbly gooey ness this delicious dish had to offer. My husband got the stuffed pasta with Gorgonzola cheese with braised short rib. Holy! Moly! This place knows exactly what they are doing. Even my daughters homemade fusilli with butter and Parm was mouth watering. Then for dessert we indulged on their cannolis and olive oil cake with a lemon curd. Geesh, just when you thought it couldn't get any better. The olive oil cake blew it right outta the water. Moist and full of flavor an absolute delight!! We seriously have not been able to stop talking about this place and telling everyone we come into contact with about it. Looking forward to coming back here for sure! Thank you for all your deliciousness and hospitality! Excellent work to a ”

“ My friends brought me here with the high praise that it's one of their FAVORITES of the area, so I came with high expectations. There is a beautiful interior with some outdoor seating. We ordered some focaccia, wine, pasta, and pork chop. Our server was super friendly in helping us select some wine and dishes as well! To start, that focaccia was so good!! Super fluffy and light with some fantastic compound fruit butter. I could eat an ungodly amount of that butter. The bucatini had my favorite sauce of the night. Fantastic with the focaccia too! Bucatini also had great texture. The meatballs add on to my gnocchi were good - but not my favorite. I found the gnocchi a tad over for my tastes too, but it comes out bubbling fresh. Super huge portions, and still not sacrificing quality. The pork chop and chicken are also popular orders. Ended the night with some tiramisu, which was solid. Nothing to write home about. 4.5/5 - would definitely come back the next time in the area! ”

“ Wow! What a gem in Warwick. The parking lot is tiny and packed, but I was able to find a spot. The hostess is right outside the front door helping people to their seats. You can choose either outdoor or indoor for your res. The outdoor does have an overhang, but I imagine it's not incredibly pleasant to eat there if it is down pouring. So when you make your reservation just keep that in mind. I was surprised that we were seated at the bar with our reservation, but didn't mind. Sean, the bartender was friendly and made great suggestions. We started off with the Gavi wine which was a perfect summer sipping wine. Of course we had to try the focaccia and the butter of the day was a bloody mary butter. Next up was the nectarine and burrata salad. This was my favorite of the night, it was the perfect combo of salty and sweet-- seasoned beautifully. We then went with the cacio e pepe, which is always a favorite. Finally based on Sean's recommendation we had the butterscotch budino for dessert and it did not disappoint. If you've never had one before it's like an amazingly rich and thick pudding with tasty toppings. Already looking forward to my next visit. They said they switch up the menu seasonally, so there is always something new to try! ”

“ With a little rhyme... Let me be clear, if in RI we will live here. There was no wait and the ambience was great. Service A1, food second to none. There's nothing more they could do, but move closer to you! We were in on a Tuesday early (5:15) fortunately as both the patio tables and inside seats were full when we left! All our menu questions were answered and they even brought out the clams so we could judge size (we like smaller) and then, as requested, picked out the smallest for our appetizer. The broth, clams and bread were spectacular. We ordered a nicely aged bottle of red from a well executed wine list, which was perfect with our meal. Our entrees (duck fusilli and a rich eggplant & ratatouille over fresh made stuffed cannelloni) were excellent. The red sauce on the cannelloni was scrumptious!! Service was perfect throughout. I could go on gushing but if you fly into Providence airport you have to go - lunch served as well! ”

“ I had to come back to Vanda after my first time there last year and it was as good as it was the first time, perhaps even better! We were promptly seated at the time of our reservation and within no time our server informed us of the specials for the night and grabbed our drink order. We had the housemade focaccia last time and definitely needed some more, so thats what we started with. The garlic puree and butter that came was a great accompaniment with the loaf, it was gone in a matter of minutes. We also had the eggplant appetizer and that was beautifully fried and the dish wasn't very heavy even with a healthy layer of ricotta. For my entree, I had the pork chop that was served on a bed of polenta. The pork chop was juicy and charred well. It was gone in a matter of minutes. The restaurant wasn't as crowded as it was previously and it made for a comfortable environment. ”

“ We went on a Sunday evening at 5 PM and we were able to get a seat at the bar. The bartender was very nice, attentive, and made some really great drinks! We tried the Bolognese Ragu and the grilled pork chop. The Bolognese was delicious, but the pork chop was out of this world! The pickled peppers just went perfect with the thick cut brined bone-in chop. The asparagus couldn't have been cooked any better! What a perfect little place to have a great dinner! All of the staff were very friendly and professional. I have to also thank Yelp for the pictures that helped me pick my perfect dinner. ”