Aurelia at Castle Hill

4.9

2698 Reviews

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for scenic views

Residing inside the historic Agassiz Mansion at Castle Hill Inn, Aurelia is the next evolution in Castle Hill’s culinary journey – one that has been lauded as one of the best dining experiences in New England. Nestled on forty magical acres, the property has been the backdrop of memorable occasions for more than a century.

The Forbes and Relais & Chateaux restaurant, known in its original incarnation as The Dining Room at Castle Hill, offers a six-course prix fixe menu with imaginative dishes utilizing the local bounty of produce, seafood, and artisanal producers.

Aurelia’s dining rooms overlook Narragansett Bay in all its raw beauty. As the bay’s seascape and surrounding landscape change subtly with the seasons, so does Aurelia’s menu, culminating in a truly memorable experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(888) 466-1355
Website
https://aurelianewport.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Private Dining services are available for our indoor spaces and our Chalet, featuring a range of capacities and menu styles based on applicable hours and seasonality. Please contact our sales department to coordinate private events at (401) 619-3830.

Location
590 Ocean Drive, Newport, RI 02840
Neighborhood
Newport
Cross street
Castle Hill Avenue
Parking details
Complimentary valet and self-parking available. Access to the property is reserved for guests with dining or lodging arrangements.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu
$165.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our chef's tasting menu is a 2.5-hour experience showcasing simple and elegant ingredient-driven food, classically derived yet infused with modern techniques and twists. Our Tasting menu is $165 per person. We ask that you provide a credit card at the time of booking to secure a reservation. If you fail to cancel at least 48 hours in advance or fail to show reservation time, the credit card on file will be assessed a $50 per person cancelation fee.

What 2,698 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Rhode Island
Best Overall
Rhode Island
Best Food
Rhode Island
Best Service
Rhode Island
Best Ambiance
Rhode Island
Great for fine wines
Rhode Island
Romantic
Rhode Island
Good for special occasions
Newport County
Best Overall
Newport County
Best Food
Newport County
Best Service
Newport County
Best Ambiance
Newport County
Best Value
Newport County
Innovative
Newport County
Great for fine wines
Newport County
Romantic
Newport County
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aurelia at Castle Hill offers an extraordinary dining experience with "impeccable service," "spectacular views," and a "thoughtfully composed tasting menu." Guests rave about the "knowledgeable staff" and "fantastic wine pairings." While some find it pricey, it's hailed as perfect for special occasions, promising unforgettable moments in Newport's stunning setting.

2,698 Reviews

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david
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience with the tasting menu and the wine recommended by the Sommelier. Love that this restaurant is employee owned. It shows.
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llamadrew
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every part of the experience was divine. Every bite of the meal was thoughtful and delicious. The service was impeccably cheerful. Just blown away by the quality.
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Hanaan
Rhode Island
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Get ready for a thousand flavors. Pungent, subtle, new, interesting, familiar, surprising and most of all, delicious. The space and staff lull you into an unforgettable, mystic food experience. My wife and I had an evening we will talk about for years to come. We were seated at 6:30 for what we thought was going to be a loooong 2-1/2 dining experience. It was 10:30pm when we left. A highly recommended experience at the very end of Newport Rhode Island.
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Kimberly
Greater Boston
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another amazing evening at Castle Hill. This may have been our best meal yet, I especially loved the lobster! We also did the wine pairing, which we highly recommend. The wines were fabulous and we got to try a fortified Madeira wine we plan on buying for home. Our server was Carl, who quickly recognized us and offered incredible service (as always!). Castle Hill is the perfect place for a special dinner - our favorite!
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Tim
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in years. Getting to enjoy hospitality executed at a peak 3* level is a rare treat.
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scott
Treasure Coast
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent chefs menu and wine pairing. Castle Hill is top notch and always an amazing dinning experience. You can never go wrong dinning here!
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Anne
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely outstanding. Food, service, ambiance were all wonderful. Knowledgeable, professional, well trained staff.
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Andrew
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Words cannot describe how special this staff makes you feel when you are at their restaurant. The team is beyond organized, talented and devoted to their crafts. A Polaroid picture as we are greeted, custom menus with our names on them, a signed card from the staff all to celebrate a special night. To top it off with a little goody bag to take home as we leave was the cherry on top. Thank you so much!
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Rich
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding tasting menu. Our 4th time here and my wife and I both agree this was the best meal we've had at Castle Hill (now Aurelia). Food was incredible, wine pairing was spot on, and the service was like watching a ballet. My great grandmother used to say "you never regret your extravagances". Don't second guess. Make a reservation.
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Ashley
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service is impeccable and we appreciated how special the Inn made us feel for our anniversary.
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FAQs

Aurelia at Castle Hill is rated 4.9 stars by 2698 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

590 Ocean Drive, Newport, RI 02840

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Castle Hill Avenue
Neighborhood
Newport
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, American, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet and self-parking available. Access to the property is reserved for guests with dining or lodging arrangements.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://aurelianewport.com/
Phone number
(888) 466-1355
Private party facilities
Private Dining services are available for our indoor spaces and our Chalet, featuring a range of capacities and menu styles based on applicable hours and seasonality. Please contact our sales department to coordinate private events at (401) 619-3830.

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Aurelia at Castle Hill

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

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Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu

Menu

What 2,698 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Aurelia at Castle Hill restaurant rated?

Is Aurelia at Castle Hill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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