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    Cafe Renaissance

    4.1 (395 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    "Undecently" Decent  Martinis. Maybe best in area.
    Steve S.

    First time there. We both liked décor and ambience. Owned by a Persian trained in French kitchen. Very Nice person. 4 tables filled this Thursday night so perhaps explained very personal attention. May need to slow pace of service a bit. Overall a very nice experience. Would recommend for guests, dates and special or regular occasions. Some kind of gold stars on walls next to tables but didn't understand the explanation on why names and dates were on gold inserts on walls other than they were long term regulars. Loved that it was quiet and conversation was comfortable. A good place for adults and college age children. Dishes , bread, and utensils above average. Held back one star only because need more time there to decide. Perhaps because I was not told oysters were not raw but saucy (although I would not expect raw given August season). I did ruin a shirt eating. Parking absolutely no problem. He and she both liked. We will be back.

    Tiffany T.

    I was looking for a great place for birthdays and saw many people come here to celebrate! The waiter/ maybe owner was so friendly and fun when we visited :) it made for a really nice experience! Here's what we got Hemingway in Paris - 3.75/5 we liked this one even more surprisingly! Great balance and also poured a lot lol French martini - 3.5/5 sweet and they poured a lot! Duck confit - 4.5/5 love the sauce and was cooked so tender and juicy. This was amazing! Only minus some points cause the rice it came with was mushy and I liked the flavor but it was sweet and so was the duck so very slightly overly sweet overall French onion soup - 4/5 super cheesy! Love the cheese blend and the taste of the soup and filling was great! However I wish there was a bit more soup and onion in the soup to cheese ratio Hanger steak special - 3.5/5 yummy and tender! It was a good price too Tenderloin - 4.5/5 cooked very nicely and I really really liked the sauce and veggies! Veggies were cooked perfectly and complimented well! The sauce is like black pepper but lighter and creamier Banana flambé - 3/5 they offered us a free dessert between creme brûlée and banana flambé for birthday! So nice and love the fire show! I do wish they cooked it slightly longer to lesson the alcohol flavor but it was good nonetheless!

    Zack G.

    Authentic French spot that I struggle to call a "restaurant" because coming here is an experience that can not be encapsulated by the food alone First off, the host of the place is extremely gregarious and jokes around with all of the patrons. He even pulled up a seat to one of the tables near ours to chat with the diners lol Also, the place is extremely regally decorated. From the portraits coving the walls to the ornate silverware and dining ware, the vibe here makes you feel like you are eating at a place. As far as the selection goes, they have a comprehensive menu of wine, cocktails, and food options. They also have a tasting menu, but we did not try it I opted for the "French Martini", a French onion soup, and a fillet. It was all totally delicious. We also got complimentary sourdough bread (+ butter) that was so delicious we took it home with us. Additionally, they also gave us a complimentary small portion of dessert! The servers were all very friendly, but the service was very slow and we ended up being there for almost 2 hours. I also did not have my water refilled for about 1.5 hours of the 2. Additionally, the lid to the to-go box that they gave my GF was dirty (luckily we noticed this before putting it on her food), and, although I struggle to complain about a complimentary dessert, there was a huge hair that was baked into my creme brûlée. I get that stuff happens, but this thing was comically big

    An artist at work.
    Glen M.

    You have out of town guests coming? You want to make sure they have a memorable visit? Take them to Cafe Renaissance. You and your guests will not be disappointed. Starting with a warm greeting from Saeed, a lovely table awaits. Service is superior and the menu is extensive. All palates will be more than satisfied. Leave room for dessert. I recommend Saeed's specialty coffee.

    Pan seared sea scallops, spinach, mushrooms, lemon white wine
    Mike C.

    What we have here is the exact opposite of a chain restaurant. You have a very cozy, romantic, personal spot that offers French dishes and many cocktail options from a fully stocked bar. Flaming desserts and even a flaming Irish Jameson coffee drink. I went with the Angel hair pasta, shrimp, scallops, crab cake & herbs entree. Crab cake was really special and delicious. Shrimp was great slathered in the light and tasty sauce. Scallops also garnished with the same sauce that covers the pasta. I forced myself to finish the whole thing as we were on vaca and didn't see myself wanting to eat it cold as our room had no microwave. The staff was even kind enough to give us a complimentary dessert! I made room in my stomach for this along with a really great cappuccino. I do not think you will be disappointed by coming here if you like fine French cuisine. As always people SYOY!!!

    Échantillonneur de fruits de mer - Crabcake, shrimp & lobster ravioli, sampler
    Chi L.

    The service and food is is beyond exceptional. I had the chance to take my dad here for his birthday and they made it so special. We started off with the with the Échantillonneur de fruits de mer, which was the shrimp, crab and lobster ravioli sampler. Absolutely amazing! Smaller appetizer portion, but everything was so tasty. My dad and I both got the Jarrets d'agneau braisés au vin rouge. Which is lamb shank which was so fall off the bone tender. Awesome flavor and the vegetables that came with it paired perfectly. They also came out with a surprise plate of desert and a candle for my dad. It was a Monday so the restaurant was quite empty, but the server and the few tables in the restaurant all sang happy birthday to him. Would recommend this place, such amazing service that makes you feel very welcome and at home.

    Duck confit a l'orange, perfect and with excellent flavor and presentation. The vegetables are amazing, and the rice was also delicious.
    Keith A.

    My wife and I have dined at Cafe Renaissance several times, with our most recent experience being our Anniversary. Cafe Renaissance is very fine French dining, with high end menu options. For a high end restaurant I expect high end service and food. Cafe Renaissance delivers a much higher fine dining experience and higher quality of the dining options than you would expect, if I could rate higher than 5 stars I would! As usual my wife and I shared the escargot appetizer, which is excellent, but also makes a great dipping option for the really good bread that is served. I would highly recommend. For our dinner, my wife ordered the Cheveux d'ange aux crevettes, crabe et saint-jacques, Angel hair pasta, shrimp, scallops, crab cake & herbs. The angel hair pasta was incredible, as were the seafood items in the dish. I tried the crab cake and thought it was especially delicious. I ordered the duck confit, a go to favorite of mine. Their orange zest on the duck and the rice was top notch flavors on the dish. The asparagus with sauce is incredible, as was the carrot which was very delicious. Cafe Renaissance is a small, quaint, high end romantic restaurant that I would highly recommend for any occasion, or just a night out when you want something extraordinary. To top it all off, being our Anniversary, they brought out a special dessert consisting of a cake roll, raspberry mousse and a flaky pastry which was mmmmmm. To make the evening sparkle, they served the dessert plate with a sparkler to end our night extra special. There are only a few restaurants I consider among the best in the DC area, and Cafe Renaissance is one of them

    Confit de canard à l'orange
    Klara C.

    What a cute little place! We made a reservation and came here for Valentine's day. It is in a little shopping center so parking isn't an issue. Four our drinks, I got a glass of red wine and my boyfriend ordered the Hemingway in Paris cocktail which was easy to drink and pretty good. I was not a fan of the Professor cocktail that he ordered as it was a little stronger and a little more bitter. The staff is so friendly and personable and just made the experience amazing. The owner/host socialized with all the tables and was fantastic. For our appetizer, we got the Huîtres chaudes gratindées aux épinards which were the baked oysters. The oysters were a decent size and a great flavor. We also ordered the Terrine foie de Volaille et Parc. The flavor on this was great and the sauce paired well with the bread. For dinner, I ordered the Jarrets d'agneau braisés au vin Rouge which was the Braised Lamb shank. The Lamb was SO tender but I did wish there was a sauce with it. My boyfriend ordered the Confit de canard à l'orange. That was the duck confit and it was SO good. It was tender and well cooked and the flavor was amazing. For our desserts, I was poured some complimentary port and I ordered a creme brulee cheesecake and my boyfriend ordered the flour less chocolate cake. The Cheesecake was a standard NY cheesecake but I die like the creme brulee topping with the raspberry sauce. The chocolate cake was just a tad too rich for me but still good. Overall definitely recommend coming here!

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    Plain and simple. Best restaurant in town. The duck is amazing and the complimentary dessert was outstanding. Everyone is family here!!

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    Best ambiance, service and very good food. The staff could not be nicer. This is formal dining to the letter.

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    Thank you very dear Klara.

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    The service and food were exceptional! Definitely one of the best places to dine in NoVa.

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    4.2
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    I have wanted to come here for a long time. It is a local restaurant near the office. I saw it on…read morethe websites and everything looked awesome. Several coworkers said they came here and enjoyed their time. I came here for dinner mid week in order to try it out. The restaurant was very busy but we were able to find a table at the back. To start I ordered the Margarita. It was not too sweet and had the right amount of liquor. For starters we ordered the Tex Mex Eggrolls with avocado dipping sauce. These were great. I really enjoyed them and would love to have more. For the entree I ordered the Patsy's Lobster Roll. I was very happy with it. They had a great amount of lobster on the roll. The fries were great as well. I enjoyed the meal here. I would love to come back as well and try out all their other options.

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