Cafe Renaissance

4.8

3125 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

For lovers of food, wine and romance,
Cafe Renaissance is your first choice in
intimate dining. Located in the heart of downtown Vienna, Cafe Renaissance
offers a quiet and charming ambiance
that will complement any dinner.

Additional information

Location
163 Glyndon Street, SE, Vienna, VA 22180
Phone number
(703) 938-3311
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Italian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
In front of the restaurant or in the back area of the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ocean Joseph

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Zinfandel, Fiddletown Cellars, Old Vine, CA (2009) Other interesting varietalsUS$58.00
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A.P. Vin, Santa Lucia, Ca. (2010) Pinot NoirUS$90.00
Shug, Carneros, Ca. (2012) Pinot NoirUS$69.00
Siduri, Russian River Valley, Half Bottle (2012) Pinot NoirUS$40.00
Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Woodbridge, Ca. (2012) Pinot NoirUS$45.00
Syrah, Fess Parker, Santa Barbara, Ca. (2011) Other interesting varietalsUS$55.00
Syrah Novy, Napa Valley (2010) Other interesting varietalsUS$50.00
Pinot Noir, Acrobat, OR (2011) Other interesting varietalsUS$60.00
Merlot "a Travatella", Three Fox Vineyard, VA (2010) Other interesting varietalsUS$45.00
Sangiovese "Il Volpe", Three Fox Vineyards, VA (2011) Other interesting varietalsUS$40.00
Cabernet, S. Basel Cellars, "M", Columbia Valley, WA (2007) Other interesting varietalsUS$71.00
Blend, Buena Vista Founder's Red Wine, Sonoma (2008) Other interesting varietalsUS$50.00

American White Wines

Cakebread, Napa Valley (2012) ChardonnayUS$85.00
Beringer, Napa Valley (2012) ChardonnayUS$40.00
Stags' Leap Winery, Napa Valley (2011) ChardonnayUS$70.00
Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma (2013) ChardonnayUS$40.00
Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma (2013) ChardonnayUS$60.00
Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley (2011) ChardonnayUS$90.00
Far Niente, Napa Valley (2012) ChardonnayUS$95.00
Jordan, Russian River Valley (2009) ChardonnayUS$65.00
Fume Blanc, Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma (2013) Sauvignon BlancUS$35.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Cakebread, Napa Valley CA (2013) Sauvignon BlancUS$60.00
Pinot Grigio, Ferrari Carano, Russian River Valley (2012) Other Interesting VarietalsUS$48.00
"J" Winery, Pinot Gris, Sonoma (2013) Other Interesting VarietalsUS$45.00
Viognier, Fess Parker, Santa Barbara County, CA (2014) Other Interesting VarietalsUS$65.00
Chardonnay, LaGiacosa, Three Fox Vineyards, VA (2012) Other Interesting VarietalsUS$40.00
Chardonnay, Barboursville, VA (2013) Other Interesting VarietalsUS$40.00
Lincourt "Coutneys Vineyard", Santa Rita Hills (2010) ChardonnayUS$61.00
Pinot Grigio, Barboursville VA (2013) Other Interesting VarietalsUS$40.00
Blend, Gatto Bianco, Chardonnay/Viognier, Three Fox Vineyards VA Other Interesting VarietalsUS$40.00

French Red Wines

Beaujolais Village, Georges Duboeuf, Beaujolais (2011) Beaujolais (Gamay)US$35.00
Moulan-A-Vent, Chateau des Jacques (2011) Beaujolais (Gamay)US$40.00
Echezeaux, Grand Cru, Domaine Confuron-Contetidot (2004) Burgundy (Pinot Noir)US$250.00
Vosnee Romanee, Louis Jadot (2005) Burgundy (Pinot Noir)US$120.00
Pommard, Domaine Michaud, "Les Charmonts" (2006) Burgundy (Pinot Noir)US$100.00
Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Narbantons, Mongeard-Mugnerot (2009) Burgundy (Pinot Noir)US$125.00
Chassagne Montrachet, 1er Cru Morgeot (2012) Burgundy (Pinot Noir)US$80.00
Pinot Noir Grand Reserve, Josephine Dubois (2010) Burgundy (Pinot Noir)US$50.00
Gevrey-Chambertin, Frederick Esmonin (2012) Burgundy (Pinot Noir)US$90.00
Château Latour, Pauillac (1971) BordeauxUS$600.00
Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac (1990) BordeauxUS$700.00
Château Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande, Grand (2004) BordeauxUS$175.00
Château Le Genestras, Medoc (2005) BordeauxUS$55.00
Château LaLande, St. Julien (2000) BordeauxUS$150.00
Château Malescot, Margaux (1997) BordeauxUS$175.00
Château Brane Cantenac, Margaux (2004) BordeauxUS$175.00
Château Brane Le Baron de Brane, Margaux (1999) BordeauxUS$90.00
Château Mongravey, Margaux (2007) BordeauxUS$75.00
Château Malmaison Moulis-en-Medoc 375ml (2002) BordeauxUS$30.00
Château La Tour Haut Brion, Graves (1994) BordeauxUS$175.00
Château Cruzeau, Pessac-Léognan (2003) BordeauxUS$45.00
La Dame de Montrose, St. Èmilion (2000) BordeauxUS$90.00
Château Figeac, St. Èmilion Premier Grand Cru (1990) BordeauxUS$199.00
Château France-Bories, St. Èmilion (2008) BordeauxUS$45.00
Christen Moueix, St. Èmilion (2005) BordeauxUS$45.00
Château Crate Cap, Pomerol (2000) BordeauxUS$160.00
Château Latour, Pomerol (2001) BordeauxUS$175.00
Château Bonnet, Bordeaux (2006) BordeauxUS$40.00
Beaurilege Futs, Bordeaux Superieur (2000) BordeauxUS$50.00
Château Le Sartre, Bordeaux (2003) BordeauxUS$45.00
Château de Gadras, Bordeaux (2002) BordeauxUS$40.00
Crozes Hermitage, J. Vidal Fleury (2005) Rhone ValleyUS$41.00
Crozes Hermitage, "Les Jalets", Paul Jaboulet (2005) Rhone ValleyUS$45.00
Côtes du Rhône, "Parallele 45", Paul Jaboulet (2006) Rhone ValleyUS$40.00
Côtes du Rhône, "Bouquet", Patrick Le Sec (2004) Rhone ValleyUS$40.00
Châteauneuf du Pape, "Cuvee Julie" Alain Corcia (2006) Rhone ValleyUS$85.00
Châteauneuf du Pape, "Cuvee de Baron" Chateau-Fortia (2005) Rhone ValleyUS$85.00
Châteauneuf du Pape, "Vielles Vignes" Elisabeth- Chambellan (2006) Rhone ValleyUS$75.00
Châteauneuf du Pape, "Cuvee Julie" Alain Corcia (2007) Rhone ValleyUS$90.00
Plasir des Lys, Minervois (2003)US$30.00
Château d'Oupia, Minervois (2003)US$35.00
Jean-Luc colombo, Syrah La Violette (2005)US$40.00
Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Pauillac (1990) BordeauxUS$550.00
Chateau Grand Marceaux, Medoc (2008) BordeauxUS$75.00

French White Wines

Chateau Les Arromans, Entre de Mer (2010) BordeauxUS$47.00
Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Coteaux de la Loire (2009) Sauvignon BlancUS$40.00
Vouvray, Domaine de Vaufuget (2013) Sauvignon BlancUS$40.00
Sancerre, Jean Vincent, Loire Valley (2013) Sauvignon BlancUS$60.00
Sancerre "Perle Blanche", Christian Lauverjat (2013) Sauvignon BlancUS$62.00
Pinot Blanc, Jean-Luc Mader (2012) Sauvignon BlancUS$50.00
Gewurztraminer, Jean-Luc Mader (2011) Sauvignon BlancUS$45.00
Chablis Grand Cru, "Les Clos" Jean Marc Brocard (2009) Burgundy (Chardonnay)US$150.00
Chablis Domain LaRoche, St Martin (2011) Burgundy (Chardonnay)US$55.00
Meursault "La Vigne de La Reine" Rene de Lacray (2010) Burgundy (Chardonnay)US$87.00
Puligny Montrachet, Vieilles Vignes (2013) Burgundy (Chardonnay)US$95.00
Pouilly -Fuissé, Louis Jadot (201365) Burgundy (Chardonnay)US$49.00
Pouilly-Fuissé, Domaine de Rochers (2010) Burgundy (Chardonnay)US$60.00
Sancerre, Pascal Jovilet, Top Pick (2013) Sauvignon BlancUS$65.00
Gewurtraminer Cuvee Emile Willm, Reserve, 500ml (2011) Sauvignon BlancUS$46.00
Chablis, Brocard, Domaine Sainte Claire (2012) Burgundy (Chardonnay)US$65.00
Meursault, Charles de la Crea (2010) Burgundy (Chardonnay)US$85.00
Chassagne Montrachet, Louis Jadot (2009) Burgundy (Chardonnay)US$95.00
Willm "Cuvee Emile" Gewurztraminer Selection de Grains (2011) Sauvignon BlancUS$61.00

Italian Red Wines

Dolcetto d'Alba, Marchesi Di Barolo, Madonna Di Como (2006) PiedmonteUS$38.00
Dolcetto d'Alba, Andrea Oberto (2006) PiedmonteUS$40.00
Malgra, Monferrato (2000) PiedmonteUS$33.00
Monferrato Pinot Noir, Monte Degli Angeli (2006) PiedmonteUS$38.00
Barbara d'Alba, "Ciabot", Marcarini (2006) PiedmonteUS$35.00
Barbara d'Asti "Superiore", Michele Chiarlo (2006) PiedmonteUS$35.00
Nebbiolo, D'Alba, Patrizi (2006) PiedmonteUS$40.00
Gattinara Riserva, Dessilani (1988) PiedmonteUS$80.00
Barbaresco, Marchesi De Barolo (2005) PiedmonteUS$90.00
Barolo, Pio Cesare, Piemonte (1995) PiedmonteUS$133.00
Barolo Marchesi Di Barolo, Piemonte (2003) PiedmonteUS$93.00
Barolo, "Sorano", Ascheri (1999) PiedmonteUS$93.00
Barolo, Degli Angeli (2004) PiedmonteUS$60.00
Sangiovese, Monte Antico, Toscano (2006) TuscanyUS$33.00
Sangiovese, "Tosco Forte", Castello di Poppiano (2006) TuscanyUS$45.00
Sangiovese, La Rendola Pineta, Toscano (2001) TuscanyUS$33.00
Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Castello di Poppiano (2006) TuscanyUS$43.00
Chianti Classico, Riserva Ducale, Oro (2004) TuscanyUS$100.00
Chianti Classico Riserva, Castello di Gabbiano (2005) TuscanyUS$48.00
Chianti Classico, Rocco della Macie (2006) TuscanyUS$40.00
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Poggio Antico (2001) TuscanyUS$250.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Fattoria La Lecciaia (2003) TuscanyUS$75.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Ciacci Piccolomini, Toscana (2000) TuscanyUS$100.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Terre di Bo, Toscano (2004) TuscanyUS$85.00
Chianti Classico, Riserva Ducale (2006) TuscanyUS$65.00
Tomaiola, Toscana, Camp Gelopi- Itali (2005) TuscanyUS$30.00
Cairossa, Toscana, Itali WS 92 Points (2004) TuscanyUS$130.00
Pergolaia, Cairossa (2004) TuscanyUS$55.00
Fattoria la Lecciaia (2004) TuscanyUS$30.00
Amarone, Bertani Della Valpolicella, Veneto (1998)US$150.00
Ricioto Della Valpolicella, Bertani (1961) VenetoUS$350.00
Valpolicella Valpantena Ripasso, Bertani (2004) VenetoUS$40.00
Amarone, Zenato, Veneto (2004)US$125.00
Amarone, Sartori, Veneto (2005)US$80.00
Amarone, Righetti (2006) VenetoUS$70.00
Amarone, Santi (2003) VenetoUS$120.00
Salice Salentino "Riserva", Leone de Castris (2001) PugliaUS$30.00
Salento Rosso, Appollino, Primitivo (2003) PugliaUS$38.00
Apollonio, Divoto, Riserva (2000) PugliaUS$30.00

Italian White Wines

Pinot Grigio, Petrucco, Fruili, "Natural Yeasts" (2009) Other interesting varietalsUS$47.00
Pinot Grigig, Walnut Crest, Venito (2013) Other interesting varietalsUS$37.00
Gavi, Principessa, Piedmont (2010) Other interesting varietalsUS$40.00
Vernaccia di San Gimignano, La Marronaia (2011) Other interesting varietalsUS$40.00
Roero Arnieis, Michele Chiarlo, Top Pick (2013) Other interesting varietalsUS$46.00
Soave, Pieropan, IGT, Soave (2008) Other interesting varietalsUS$49.00

World Red Wines

Tempranillo, Valdechate (2001) SpainUS$30.00
Yasa, Granacha (2003) SpainUS$30.00
Taja, Reserva WS 90 points (2003) SpainUS$35.00
"Crianza", Rioja, 375ml (2001) SpainUS$18.00
Tempranillo, Dominio De Fontana (2006) SpainUS$30.00
Tittarelli, Bonarda, Argentina (2004)US$30.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Terrasas de les Andes, Argentina (2008)US$30.00
Tierruca, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Chile (2007)US$30.00
John X Merriman Blend, Rustenberg (2005) South AfricaUS$60.00
Old Basket Press Red, Raoul's, Bot River Valley (2007) South AfricaUS$35.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinecrest (2004) South AfricaUS$35.00
Shiraz/Viognier "Symbols", Ferngrove, Frankland River (2006) AustraliaUS$30.00
Grenache, Ballast Stone, Currency Creek and McLaren Vale (2003) AustraliaUS$28.00
Cabernet/Shiraz, Archetype, Barossa Valley (2004) AustraliaUS$30.00

World White Wines

Tempranillo, Valdechate (2001) SpainUS$30.00
Yasa, Granacha (2003) SpainUS$30.00
Taja, Reserva WS 90 points (2003) SpainUS$35.00
"Crianza", Rioja, 375ml (2001) SpainUS$18.00
Tempranillo, Dominio De Fontana (2006) SpainUS$30.00
Tittarelli, Bonarda, Argentina (2004)US$30.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Terrasas de les Andes, Argentina (2008)US$30.00
Tierruca, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Chile (2007)US$30.00
John X Merriman Blend, Rustenberg (2005) South AfricaUS$60.00
Old Basket Press Red, Raoul's, Bot River Valley (2007) South AfricaUS$35.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinecrest (2004) South AfricaUS$35.00
Shiraz/Viognier "Symbols", Ferngrove, Frankland River (2006) AustraliaUS$30.00
Grenache, Ballast Stone, Currency Creek and McLaren Vale (2003) AustraliaUS$28.00
Cabernet/Shiraz, Archetype, Barossa Valley (2004) AustraliaUS$30.00
Riesling, Kabinett, Joh Haart, Piesporter Goldtropfchen (2012) Whites from other RegionsUS$49.00
Riesling, "Essence", QbA, S.A. Prum, Mosel, Germany (2013) Whites from other RegionsUS$35.00
Riesling, Kabinett, Ockfener Bockstein, Dr. Wagner (2012) Whites from other RegionsUS$50.00
Vina Aljibes, Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay, Spain (2010) ChardonnayUS$38.00
Albarino, Pazo Barrantes, Rias Biaxas, Spain (2012) Whites from other RegionsUS$49.00
Tora Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Martinborough, New Zealand (2012) Whites from other RegionsUS$40.00
Chardonnay, Moreson, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa (2005) Whites from other RegionsUS$40.00
Riesling, Spatlese Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Dr. Bergweiler (2009) Whites from other RegionsUS$60.00
Riesling, Spatlese, Rheingau, Schloss Vollrads (2012) Rhone ValleyUS$65.00
Tohu, Unoaked Chardonnay, Gisbourne, New Zealand (2007) ChardonnayUS$40.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Rita, Central Chile (2014) Whites from other RegionsUS$33.00

Champagne / Sparklings

Krug "Grand Cuvee", BrutUS$275.00
Dom Pérignon (2002)US$240.00
Moët et Chandon "Imperial" BrutUS$85.00
Perrier Jouët "La Fleur"US$250.00
Laurent Daphine, BrutUS$85.00
Veuve Clicquot "Yellow Label", BrutUS$95.00
Duval Leroy, Brut, RoseUS$120.00
Schramsberg, Brut Rose, North Coast (2009)US$75.00
Schramsberg, Cremant, Demi-Sec, 375 ml (1992)US$50.00
"J" Winery, Brut, Russian River Valley, Magnum (1.5 L)US$150.00
Domain Carneros by Tattinger, California (2009)US$60.00
Jose Michel & fils, BrutUS$85.00

Dessert Wines

Sauternes, Château d 'Yquem (1991)US$500.00
Sauternes, Château d 'Yquem (375ml) (1994)US$250.00
Sauternes, Chateau Lafon (375ml) (2007)US$40.00
Sauternes, Château Deveyres (375ml) (2002)US$40.00
Domaine Des Baumard Quarts de Chaume, Loire Valley (2002)US$100.00
Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Fenouillet (500ml) (2003)US$39.00
Demi Sec, Moët et Chandon, Champagne (187 ml)US$19.00
Vidal Iced Wine, Fulkerson, Finger Lakes, NY (375ml) (2005)US$55.00
Vigna Del Papa, Italy, Vin Santo Del Chianti (500ml) (2002)US$35.00
di Lenardo Vineyards, Friuli, Italy (500ml) (2008)US$35.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling House WinesUS$10.00
Riesling House WinesUS$11.00
Pinot Grigio House WinesUS$10.00
Sauvignon Blanc House WinesUS$10.00
Pinot Noir House WinesUS$11.00
Malbec House WinesUS$11.00
Merlot House WinesUS$10.00
Cabernet Sauvignon House WinesUS$10.00
Shiraz House WinesUS$11.00
Chandon "Brut", California Premium SparklingUS$14.00
Perrier Jouet, Brut, Champagne Premium SparklingUS$20.00
Duval Leroy, Brut Champagne Premium SparklingUS$20.00
Pouilly Fuisse, Petite Chapelle, Burgundy (2011) Premium WhitesUS$14.00
Vouvray (Chenin Blanc), Domaine de Vaufuget, Loire Valley (2010) Premium WhitesUS$12.00
Sancerre, Lauverja, Loire Valley, France (2011) Premium WhitesUS$16.00
Pratsch, Gruner Veltiner (Organic Grapes), Australia (2010) Premium WhitesUS$13.00
Chardonnay, Ferrari-Carano, Alexander Valley (2010) Premium WhitesUS$16.00
Chardonnay, Penfolds, Australia (2007) Premium WhitesUS$13.00
Chateau Les Arromans, Entre De Mer, Bordeaux (2010) Premium WhitesUS$12.00
Pinot Noir, Sean Minor "Four Bears", Central Coast (2010) Premium RedsUS$13.00
Nero d'Avola, Herea, Sicily (2008) Premium RedsUS$11.00
Cotes DuRhone, Cuvee Richett, Patrick Lesec (2007) Premium RedsUS$12.00
Merlot, Northstar, Columbia Valley, Washington (2007) Premium RedsUS$20.00
Nebbiolo D'Alba, Patrizi, Italy (2008) Premium RedsUS$13.00
Cabernet Franc, Milanto Terrace, North Coast, Ca. Premium RedsUS$12.00
Montelpulciano D'Abruzzo, Ortona, Italy (2010) Premium RedsUS$12.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini, Sonoma (2010) Premium RedsUS$12.00
Chateau Les Arromans, Bordeaux, France (2010) Premium RedsUS$14.00
Zinfandel, Four Vines, Lodi, Ca. (2009) Premium RedsUS$13.00
"Piccaro" (Zinfandel, Merlot, Cab), Jan Kris, Paso Robles (2004) Premium RedsUS$11.00

What 3,125 people are saying

Cafe Renaissance reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Virginia - DC Suburbs
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Renaissance in Vienna, Virginia, offers a charming French dining experience with "outstanding food" and "superb service." Guests appreciate the elegant ambiance and personal touch from owner Saeed, who makes everyone feel welcome. Notable dishes include duck confit, onion soup, and filet mignon. Perfect for special occasions or a romantic evening.

3,125 Reviews

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ALMWM
Washington DC21 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been going to Cafe Renaissance for over 20 years. It's a great place to enjoy dinner. Saeed, the owner and staff provide excellent service.
Cafe RenaissanceResponded 1 day ago
Thank you dear, but I am in the dark about ALMWM.
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John VIP
Washington DC41 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We went during “Restaurant Week”, so this place may be better than when it is not.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Tampa3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For those seeking a dining experience that combines exquisite cuisine, outstanding service, and a charming ambiance, Cafe Renaissance is a must-visit. We look forward to returning and exploring more of their delectable offerings.
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John
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there and everything I had heard was true. Excellent Experience
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cara
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Cafe Renaissance. We went there for my husbands birthday. The food was delicious - escargot, French onion soup, rockfish and tenderloin all cook to perfect temperatures. The dessert was lovely. My husband had an Irish coffee which comes with a delightful display from the host. Great service and love the ambience.
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Tom
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! We return year after year. Lovely!
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Ketan
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and amazing hospitality. Very good customer service
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Pierce
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Old fashioned ambience and dining experience catered more to the over 65-70 crowd. Food was not great and similar dishes (salmon and halibut) were prepared the same way. For the price we expected a lot better and some diversity in plate presentation. Service was not great either—wine tasting was done sloppily and without care if we liked the wine or not, our waitress almost knocked over a glass of wine refilling water, and one of our wine glasses was taken before we were done. Overall, the cost was high end but the experience was not.
Cafe RenaissanceResponded on 18 February 2025
Wine tasting applies when there are more than 1 wine selection. You had visited on a Saturday that was a day after Valentin’s Day and a super busy time. I can say that your expectations are higher than customers that spend close to 500 Dollar for a party of two.
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Paola
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Renaissance was incredible, even on Valentine’s Day. The service was excellent, with friendly staff always smiling, live music playing, and meals that were deliciously flavorful.
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peter VIP
Washington DC133 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, wonderful atmosphere and excellent service.
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Cafe Renaissance offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 938-3311.

Cafe Renaissance is rated 4.8 stars by 3125 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

163 Glyndon Street, SE, Vienna, VA 22180

Additional information

Phone number
(703) 938-3311
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Italian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
In front of the restaurant or in the back area of the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ocean Joseph

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American Red Wines

Insignia, Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley (2010) Cabernet SauvignonUS$295.00

Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley (2011) Cabernet SauvignonUS$100.00

Groth, Napa Valley (2009) Cabernet SauvignonUS$120.00

Chateau St. Jean "Cinqes Cepage" (2010) Cabernet SauvignonUS$100.00

B - Side, Napa Valley (2012) Cabernet SauvignonUS$55.00

Darioush, Napa Valley (2011) Cabernet SauvignonUS$155.00

Far Niente, Napa Valley (2011) Cabernet SauvignonUS$180.00

Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley (2012) Cabernet SauvignonUS$99.00

Sterling Vineyards, Napa Valley (2012) Cabernet SauvignonUS$67.00

Conn Creek, Anthology, Blend, Napa Valley (2012) Cabernet SauvignonUS$90.00

Stags' Leap Winery, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley (2009) Cabernet SauvignonUS$91.00

D.R. Stephens, Moose Valley Vineyard, Napa Valley (2007) Cabernet SauvignonUS$150.00

Hidden Ridge, Mayacamas Mtns., Sonoma County (2012) Cabernet SauvignonUS$95.00

Jordan, Alexander Valley (2010) Cabernet SauvignonUS$96.00

Ferrari-Carano, Alexander Valley (2011) Cabernet SauvignonUS$70.00

Trespass, Estate Grown, Napa Valley (2006) Cabernet SauvignonUS$95.00

Clos du Val, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley (2009) Cabernet SauvignonUS$105.00

Mount Veeder Winery, Napa Valley (2011) Cabernet SauvignonUS$75.00

Porter, "Sandpiper Red" Blend, Napa Valley (2007) Cabernet SauvignonUS$95.00

Virage, Napa Valley, Blend Sommelier Top Pick (2007) Cabernet SauvignonUS$150.00

Markham, Napa Valley (2012) MerlotUS$51.00

Rutherford Hill, Napa Valley (2009) MerlotUS$45.00

Aquinas, Napa Valley (2007) MerlotUS$45.00

Sterling, "Three Palms", Napa Valley (2006) MerlotUS$90.00

Matanzas Creek, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County (2011) MerlotUS$70.00

Sarah's Vineyard "Besson Vineyard", Santa Clara Valley (2011) MerlotUS$70.00

Freemark Abbey, Oakville, Napa, Ca. (2010) MerlotUS$59.00

Jed Steele, Clear Lake, Ca. Somm Favorite (2009) MerlotUS$55.00

St Francis, Sonoma County (2010) MerlotUS$49.00

Artesa, Carneros (2010) Pinot NoirUS$85.00

J Winery, Russian River Valley, Sommelier "Top Pick" (2013) Pinot NoirUS$65.00

Emeritus, Russian River Valley, Sonoma (2012) Pinot NoirUS$90.00

Hahn, Monterey, Ca. (2013) Pinot NoirUS$40.00

Fess Parker, Santa Barbara, Ca. (2011) Pinot NoirUS$65.00

Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley, Sonoma (2012) Pinot NoirUS$90.00

Mont Pellier, Mendocino, Ca. (2013) Pinot NoirUS$40.00

Siduri, Santa Lucia Highlands (2011) Pinot NoirUS$75.00

Cherry Pie, Stanly Ranch, Carneros, Napa (2012) Pinot NoirUS$105.00

Syrah, Bradford Mountain, Dry Creek, CA (2003) Other interesting varietalsUS$65.00

Zinfandel, Ravenswood, Big River, Alexander Valley, CA (2011) Other interesting varietalsUS$65.00

Zinfandel, Four Vines, Lodi, CA (2010) Other interesting varietalsUS$45.00

Zinfandel, Fiddletown Cellars, Old Vine, CA (2009) Other interesting varietalsUS$58.00

Zinfandel, Starry Night "Nervo Station", Alexander Valley (2007) Other interesting varietalsUS$79.00

Merlot, Northstar, Columbia Valley, WA (2009) Other interesting varietalsUS$90.00

Sangiovese, Niner, Paso Robles, CA (2008) Other interesting varietalsUS$45.00

Pinot Noir, King Estate, OR (2011) Other interesting varietalsUS$85.00

Nebbiolo Piemontese, Three Fox Vineyard, VA (2011) Other interesting varietalsUS$45.00

Silver Oak, Alexander Valley (2008) Cabernet SauvignonUS$140.00

Irony, North Coast, Selected Plot, Sommelier Favorite (2012) Cabernet SauvignonUS$51.00

Chalk Hill, Estate Red Blend, Sonoma (2009) Cabernet SauvignonUS$120.00

Howell Mountain, La Jota Vineyard, Napa Valley (2010) Cabernet SauvignonUS$95.00

Goldschmidt, Vybrny Vineyard, Oakville, Top Pick (2011) Cabernet SauvignonUS$155.00

Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley (2010) Cabernet SauvignonUS$120.00

Chelsea Goldschmidt, Alexander Valley (2012) MerlotUS$45.00

A.P. Vin, Santa Lucia, Ca. (2010) Pinot NoirUS$90.00

Shug, Carneros, Ca. (2012) Pinot NoirUS$69.00

Siduri, Russian River Valley, Half Bottle (2012) Pinot NoirUS$40.00

Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Woodbridge, Ca. (2012) Pinot NoirUS$45.00

Syrah, Fess Parker, Santa Barbara, Ca. (2011) Other interesting varietalsUS$55.00

Syrah Novy, Napa Valley (2010) Other interesting varietalsUS$50.00

Pinot Noir, Acrobat, OR (2011) Other interesting varietalsUS$60.00

Merlot "a Travatella", Three Fox Vineyard, VA (2010) Other interesting varietalsUS$45.00

Sangiovese "Il Volpe", Three Fox Vineyards, VA (2011) Other interesting varietalsUS$40.00

Cabernet, S. Basel Cellars, "M", Columbia Valley, WA (2007) Other interesting varietalsUS$71.00

Blend, Buena Vista Founder's Red Wine, Sonoma (2008) Other interesting varietalsUS$50.00

American White Wines

Cakebread, Napa Valley (2012) ChardonnayUS$85.00

Beringer, Napa Valley (2012) ChardonnayUS$40.00

Stags' Leap Winery, Napa Valley (2011) ChardonnayUS$70.00

Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma (2013) ChardonnayUS$40.00

Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma (2013) ChardonnayUS$60.00

Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley (2011) ChardonnayUS$90.00

Far Niente, Napa Valley (2012) ChardonnayUS$95.00

Jordan, Russian River Valley (2009) ChardonnayUS$65.00