SCAMPI Restaurant ~ Rhode Island Dining at its Peak

Every meal freshly prepared...  served with a view.

Come to Scampi to experience classic New England fare, featuring ocean-fresh seafood, traditional Italian dishes and of course, only the finest of steaks. Every meal is prepared to the highest standards, by our talented chef, Jodi McDonald.

Situated at the tip of Aquidneck (Newport) Island, in beautiful Portsmouth, our unique location affords expansive water views of the Sakonnet from either side of the upstairs dining room. 

Enjoy the ambiance of gorgeous sunsets on the bay, with a bottle of wine, delicious appetizers, & the generous portions of seafood & Italian entree's we're renowned for.

All Scampi menu meals are priced under $20, and wait until you see & taste what's coming from the kitchen!  All our seafood and meats are fresh, never frozen.  Every meal we prepare for you is 'homemade' on-site.

• Homemade meatballs, chowders, bread, deserts,sauces and more.
• Incredible fresh seafood.
• Huge over-stuffed lobsters.
• Huge seafood overstuffed portabella mushrooms.
• Huge prime rib.
• Lobster bisque with lots of fresh lobster.
• Clam chowder with lots of fresh clams.
• Fish chowder with lots of fresh fish.
• Unbelievably enormous portions of Italian entrees.
• Beautiful trayed pasty desert selection.

Come taste why Scampi Restaurant is fast becoming a Rhode Island favorite.  We have an abundance of free parking,  so why deal with traffic and stress?  Scampi is a short jaunt from Newport, and centrally located so we are just as easy to reach from Bristol and Tiverton RI, with beautiful scenic drives across either the Mt. Hope or Sakonnet River bridges.

Enjoy dining on the quiet-side of Newport Island and don't forget, Scampi may be reserved for your next party or event. We have the capacity to accommodate groups of of up to 280 people. 

Need catering for your gathering? Scampi is also happy to prepare a custom catered menu for your off-site event or wedding reception, whether you plan on serving 5, or 500 guests at your party.

photo credits: P. Marsden