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    Renato's

    4.3 (760 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
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    RENATO'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Open service thru a window
    Cor V.

    A quick dinner at Renato's is what we wanted... but when we were there we find three birthday celebrations. A big group sat by the mural and it looks like they are having a feast. Allright then, we will sing along as cake and candles became centerpieces. Juan Carlos served us and we go back a long time. He took our order for thin spaghetti with marinara for the lovely missus and I'll have the Chicken Parmigiano with penne pasta in a marinara sauce. But, the special on the board tonight is white Clam Chowder soup.. I gotta have that to start with. A thick creamy well filled bowl of yummy goodness. The plates came with a basket of cheese / garlic toasted slices of white Italian bread. The marinara at Renato's is thin and covers the pasta but you can definitely taste the Vine ripened tomatoes and the remnants of the fragrant basil leaves. The flattened and battered white breast chicken with a slice of Mozzarella was a delight. Our quick dining was very pleasant and seeing the waitstaff going back and forth was marvelously entertaining. It was even better than the videolog of a far away land. We had good service and leftover was readied. A to go order of the thick and creamy Fettucini Alfredo was also ready. We thanked everyone for the nice dinner and Renato's remains one of our Italian favorite restaurants.

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    Victoria B.

    So happy with my experience from last night!!! My friend and I came around 8:00 PM on a Sunday. We sat immediately and were served waters upon request (I love my hot water with lemon!). The dining area was cozy, decorated with a bright ocean mural supported by soft ambient music covers playing on a small TV. The complimentary bread came out quickly, and so did our food. My friend ordered a farfalle dish with chicken and spinach (custom additions) and I got spaghetti with spicy marinara sauce and shrimp. Both dishes were excellent! The noodles were tender and warm, and the ingredients tasted hearty and fresh (e.g., cooked garlic slices, white meat chicken, and peeled shrimp). I was so impressed by the firm chew of the shrimp in my pasta and the freshly grated cheese in the shakers on the table. The waiter, Israel, was kind, prompt, and accommodating the entire night. I even had leftovers to take home, which another staff kindly boxed up for me! You can tell that the restaurant only uses clean, high quality ingredients, and that the workers really care about the quality of their service and food. Thank you to everyone for being so kind, even at the closing hour. My only wish is that they offered a wider selection of drinks and desserts. I will definitely recommend this place to friends and family :)

    Linguini alla pescatore
    Janney A.

    Literally just left & will be coming back soon to try their pizza! Such a cute little spot with outside and indoor seating. Very cozy and romantic. Perfect for a date night. The outdoor area is covered and has heaters. There's plenty of parking, it's in the CVS plaza. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a young lady. The decor transports you to a different place. You can see where they make the pizzas, which I can't wait to try. Our server recommended the Tuscany pizza. We were seated right away. Our server, Carlos, is the nicest, most attentive server ever. We loved him! Thank you for the awesome service, Carlos. He deserves a raise. He made us feel welcomed (they all did, but he was amazing), at home and answered our questions. I ordered the fettuccine al funghi con tartufi, it has mushrooms and truffle cream sauce. It was delicious. Im not sure if they make the pasta from scratch, but it certainly tasted like it. The sauce was just perfect, savory and creamy. I think adding chicken or shrimp would pair really well with this dish. Next time! My bf ordered the linguini alla pescatore. It has clams, scallops, shrimp and I think calamari with tomato sauce. It was good, I liked it. The portions are pretty decent. They also offer garlic bread. My bf never really eats the bread, but today he almost finished it Lol. It was warm, garlicky and not salty. They do have Coke products, A+ in my book! They also have beer and wine. No prosecco, or bubbles, but still love this restaurant.

    Gnocchi in pink sauce
    Alison T.

    Cute spot with good Italian food. Usually not crowded with both indoor and outdoor seating. Great customer service. Hits the spot for everything Italian.

    Cremini fettuccine pasta in cream sauce with truffle oil. Added chicken to this. Highly recommended.
    Vi T.

    We stopped in again for dinner at this family-owned restaurant. They've been around for about 45 years and are a staple for Italian food in this community. I ordered the salmon and the others ordered the lasagne and linguine alla pescatore (seafood), paired with glasses of chianti wine. Everything was consistently delicious, cooked/flavored just right, and filling like last time. Highly recommend this venue for authentic Italian food.

    Stuffed Mushrooms
    Gen G.

    Out on a date night and decided to come here. We always order Renato's pizza for home occassions--husband keeps saying he grew up eating this-- but this is the first time I've tried dining in. The place has a quiet, elegant atmosphere..very Italian and my husband loves it. Service was friendly and very accommodating. I wasn't too happy with my gnocchi but I super enjoyed the Stuffed Mushrooms and our usual favorite Cheese Pizza. My husband savored his Penne Con Salsiccia.

    Stuffed mushrooms seasoned so well
    Lilee N.

    Hidden gem. Didn't not expect despite having bought take out from here long ago. Came to fine in and the indoor seating is hidden behind the wall where you walk in to pick up and pay. Beautiful mural on the wall and cute dining area. Service was attentive and pleasant. Meal was delicious and doesn't break the bank. Loved the pasta options and the stuffed mushroom appetizer. The dessert cannoli was fresh and decadent. Would definitely come back. Cute for a date night. Easy parking. Good portions. I don't have a negative thing to say other than to blame myself for not dining in sooner! Ps- restaurant does have good accommodations for wheelchairs (wide aisles) and tables that are of friendly height. No stairs or extra steps.

    Chicken Parmigiana
    Peter T.

    This great is great, especially when you consider an Italian restaurant that is surrounded in an Asian community full of Vietnamese restaurants. What's also fascinating is that I wasn't the only Vietnamese party on the day I went, so it should tell you something about this place. The food is great and the prices are decent, the free garlic bread is really good too.

    Michelle H.

    Such a cozy family owned restaurant! I came here with my office for lunch and they are so kind! The decor is so cute and everything we got was delish! Give it a try and support a family owned business when you're in the area!

    Side of meatballs and side of spaghetti was more than enough for 2
    Kim K.

    Delish. Bustling indoor and patio dining. On top of dinner service. Tables are full for a reason and thankful we didn't need to wait. Soup of the day was clam chowder which was surprising. Calamari looked good.

    CALAMARI FRITTI
    Jen-Jen R.

    Every time its fantastic! The calamari fab, the picata, the pastas. No complaints!!!

    Eggplant Parmigiana
    Mai T.

    Delicious Italian food in Westminster! A restaurant where every customer is treated VIP. Staff are incredibly friendly, helpful, and kind. Complimentary bread is addicting and every dish tastes homemade. The service was impeccable with perfectly timed refills and check-in from staff. The food portions are shareable and at unbelievably affordable prices! Imagine a place cheaper than Olive Garden but of the caliber of your Italian-born neighbor. Our party ordered individual plates and we each took home plenty for a second and maybe third meal. I can't wait to come back and try more! It was such a wonderful first experience and perfect for an intimate lunch date with the girls or a romantic date!

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    Cat B.

    Came to Renato's tonight for dinner with hubby. He had the eggplant parmigiana and I had the fettuccine alfredo. Hubby's dish was yummy the tomato sauce was really good. My dish was just ok. The complimentary bread was bland not garlicky or anything. Service was good a lot of waiters and people kept walking in and out. Didn't order a pizza but they did look pretty good ..next time.

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    4 years ago

    Hands down best pizza and Italian food in the neighborhood! Family owned for over 50+ yrs

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    2 years ago

    Excellent service. Good, tasty food. Very reasonable prices. Been here a couple of times. Highly recommend.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food with impeccable service. Ambiance was exactly what I needed. Best place in the area.

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    3 years ago

    Really good and well prepared. I will go there again. I recommended people try that scallops.

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    2 years ago

    Fantastic service and excellent food. Staff were helpful and the style of the restaurant is great!

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    4 years ago

    A wonderful hole in the wall restaurant serving delicious food. Definitely try their Tuscany pizza!

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    3 years ago

    Food is excellent, Pasta Fagioli perfect in this cold weather and service was terrific!

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    2 years ago

    The best it was so good,the service was wonderful really nice people. Really Good Prices Italian Food definitely recommend

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    3 years ago

    Solid neighborhood Italian. Staff is always pleasant and the food is consistent. The restaurant is always clean and inviting.

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    Anybody know what the corkage fee was s here ? Thanks

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    Are they opened today(on Easter)?

    Do they have outdoor dining / is the patio open and spaced out?

    Yes.

    Their number is not correct. Does anyone know their current phone number? Does their online order works?

    If you tried to call today, there is a good chance something happened to their phone line or the general Westminster area. My bf has ordered online in the past and today his call also could not go through.

    Do they have good spaghetti?

    Yes. All the food is good.

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