La Masseria
East Greenwich
Restaurant in East Greenwich, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Masseria is a strong East Greenwich choice when the brief is a calm Italian dinner with a credible wine angle, not a waterfront scene or steakhouse night. The 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence gives it a clearer reason to return than many Main Street peers, especially for diners who want an easy booking and a settled room.
About La Masseria
La Masseria in East Greenwich keeps midday and evening hours through the week, uses a smart casual dress code, and has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. That makes it a practical candidate when the group wants to plan around timing, dress expectations, and a notable wine recognition.
The case for choosing La Masseria is strongest when schedule and setting matter most. Midday hours run from 12–3 PM Monday through Saturday, while Sunday is open continuously from 12–9 PM. Evening hours extend to 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, giving it more flexibility for later weekend plans.
East Greenwich restaurant with a wine accolade
When comparing dining plans around La Masseria, the decision is often about matching the occasion to the restaurant’s strengths. Compared with Blackstone Steakhouse East Greenwich, La Masseria is the option to consider when its hours, smart casual dress code, and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026 fit the plan. Compared with Blu On The Water, Rasa, or Scotti's Salumeria, it is another option to weigh using the same practical basics.
The hours are the clearest planning tool. Monday is open 12–3 PM and 5–9 PM; Tuesday through Thursday are open 12–3 PM and 5–10 PM; Friday and Saturday are open 12–3 PM and 5–11 PM; and Sunday is open 12–9 PM. For dress, plan on smart casual.
When to choose it over other options
La Masseria works well when these details fit the plan: East Greenwich location, smart casual dress, midday hours on most days, and later Friday and Saturday evening hours. If the group is still comparing options, cross-shop Blackstone Steakhouse East Greenwich, Blu On The Water, Rasa, or Scotti's Salumeria, or use Our full East Greenwich restaurants guide.
Verdict: choose La Masseria when you want an East Greenwich restaurant with dependable hours, smart casual expectations, and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026.
Planning details
- Location
- 223 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- lamasseriari.com
- Phone
- +14013980693
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Masseria settles into East Greenwich's Main Street rhythm, channeling the character of a southern Italian farmhouse while rooted in a New England village setting. The dining room leans on an ingredient-first philosophy, the masseria tradition, so the atmosphere feels considered rather than theatrical. The neighborhood quiet at dinner and the restaurant's focus on local farms and Narragansett Bay seafood create a warm, approachable intensity: it's polished and quietly intentional, the sort of place where provenance matters as much as presentation and the room supports an attentive, composed meal.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination on a historic-feeling Main Street, well suited to date nights, business dinners and special occasions that call for thoughtful, ingredient-forward cooking. The restaurant's framing around masseria tradition and its proximity to local farms and bay seafood make dinners feel rooted and locally specific. Groups that appreciate seasonality and provenance can book a convivial evening, while couples and small business parties will find the service and menu calibrated for more formal, attentive dining on weekday and weekend nights.
Ordering Tips
Begin with the Mozzarella Farcita Dello Chef to sample the kitchen's take on classic Italian technique and fresh dairy. For mains, the pasta selections showcase the ingredient-first philosophy; ask about daily preparations that highlight local produce. Seafood is a strength: look for the Whole Sea Bass, which references the region's Narragansett Bay offerings. Finish with the house tiramisu for a traditional, well-executed dessert. Throughout, prioritize dishes that call out local farms or bay sources to get the clearest expression of the masseria approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and sophisticated with a Tuscan aesthetic reminiscent of Merchant Ivory films; intimate yet refined dining atmosphere with excellent service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Italian wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Mozzarella Farcita Dello Chef
- Pasta
- Whole Sea Bass
- Tiramisu
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 223 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants water views or a livelier setting, choose Blu On The Water. If the night calls for a steakhouse format and a heavier occasion feel, choose Blackstone Steakhouse East Greenwich.
Restaurant context
How La Masseria compares in East Greenwich
Choose La Masseria when the priority is a wine-supported Italian dinner with easier booking friction than a high-demand occasion restaurant. Blackstone Steakhouse East Greenwich is the better fit for a steak-centered splurge, while Rasa is the better switch when the group wants a different cuisine direction rather than another Italian-leaning Main Street meal.
For ambiance, Blu On The Water makes more sense when the setting is part of the value equation. La Masseria is the steadier choice when conversation, wine, and a traditional dining room matter more than views or bar energy. Scotti's Salumeria is better for a more casual specialty-food stop, not the same full dinner use case.
If East Greenwich is booked up or the group is willing to move outside town, Crow's Nest - Warwick is the practical cross-shop for a different setting. Stay with La Masseria when the plan needs a lower-drama reservation and a more classic sit-down Italian profile.
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Compare La Masseria
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| La Masseria | East Greenwich | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| Blackstone Steakhouse East Greenwich | East Greenwich | No published awards |
| Rasa | East Greenwich | 2026 OAD Casual in North America RecommendedMichelin Guide Toronto & Region 20262025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6602025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7172024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Blu On The Water | East Greenwich | No published awards |
| Scotti's Salumeria | East Greenwich | No published awards |
| Crow's Nest - Warwick | Warwick | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to La Masseria?
Other named options to compare include Blackstone Steakhouse East Greenwich, Blu On The Water, Rasa, and Scotti's Salumeria. Use La Masseria's East Greenwich location, smart casual dress code, hours, and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026 to decide whether it fits your plan.
What should a first-timer know about La Masseria?
La Masseria is in East Greenwich, has a smart casual dress code, and holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. Hours are Monday 12–3 PM and 5–9 PM; Tuesday through Thursday 12–3 PM and 5–10 PM; Friday and Saturday 12–3 PM and 5–11 PM; and Sunday 12–9 PM.
Is midday or evening better at La Masseria?
Both can work with the restaurant’s schedule. Midday hours are listed from 12–3 PM Monday through Saturday, while evening hours run most days, with Friday and Saturday open until 11 PM. Sunday is open continuously from 12–9 PM.
Is La Masseria good for solo dining?
For a solo visit, use the hours and smart casual dress code as the key planning details, and check with the restaurant about any seating preference.
Is La Masseria good for a special occasion?
It can fit a planned occasion if the details match what you need: East Greenwich location, smart casual dress code, evening hours, and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026.
