Restaurant in East Greenwich, United States
La Masseria
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About La Masseria
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.
For La Masseria in East Greenwich, the most useful verified details are direct: it keeps midday and evening hours through the week, uses a smart casual dress code, has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. That makes it a practical candidate when the group wants to plan around confirmed timing, dress expectations, a clearly noted recognition signal.
The case for choosing La Masseria is strongest when schedule and setting matter more than chasing unverified specifics. 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 confirmed wine accolade
When comparing dining plans around La Masseria, the decision is often about matching the occasion to the details you can verify. Compared with Blackstone Steakhouse East Greenwich, La Masseria is the option to consider when its confirmed hours, smart casual dress code, 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 verified 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 the verified details fit the plan: East Greenwich location, smart casual dress, midday hours on most days, 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 published hours, smart casual expectations, a confirmed Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. For anything beyond those verified facts, confirm directly before building the occasion around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at La Masseria?
The verified details do not specify bar seating. Confirm directly with La Masseria if bar dining is important to your visit. The confirmed hours are 12–3 PM and evening hours Monday through Saturday, with Sunday open 12–9 PM.
What are alternatives to La Masseria?
Other named options to compare include Blackstone Steakhouse East Greenwich, Blu On The Water, Rasa, Scotti's Salumeria. Use La Masseria's verified details, East Greenwich location, smart casual dress code, hours, 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, 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 are supported by the verified hours. 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?
The verified information does not specify seating style or solo-dining amenities. If you are planning a solo visit, use the published hours and smart casual dress code as the reliable planning details, confirm any seating preference directly.
Is La Masseria good for a special occasion?
It can fit a planned occasion if the confirmed details match what you need: East Greenwich location, smart casual dress code, evening hours, a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. Confirm any occasion-specific needs directly before planning around them.
Location
223 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
East Greenwich, United States
Compare La Masseria
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| La Masseria | East Greenwich | Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) |
| Blackstone Steakhouse East Greenwich | East Greenwich | , |
| Rasa | East Greenwich | , |
| Blu On The Water | East Greenwich | , |
| Scotti's Salumeria | East Greenwich | , |
| Crow's Nest - Warwick | Warwick | , |
How La Masseria East Greenwich compares with similar nearby venues.
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.
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, 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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