Great neighborhood, ambience and owned by neighbors. Pasta is extraordinary, but servings are huge a perfect spot for a leisurely dinner and able to have a conversation while dining. The wait staff was efficient, knowledgeable, and invested in making sure that we had a good evening. It was our second visit, but there will be many more.! read more

I was excited to try this place but ended up disappointed in the food itself. Bread was served which was stale and dry, did not taste good. I ordered a pasta which was expensive and more like 2 servings than one. Made terrible leftovers tho because the mixed greens wilted after being with the warm pasta. The wine I had was good, a rosé but otherwise I wouldn't probably go back unless for the date night special, that seemed more appropriate portion sizes and types of pasta I would actually eat. I was surprised to see nothing simple on the menu as the places in Europe I visited with similar authentic fresh pasta always offered simple options with small portion sizes. The service was fine but nothing extraordinary. read more

No reservations we were seated right away service was great both the servers were very friendly and fun to talk to - yay human interaction! We ordered these 4 meals Pappardelle pork and beef bolognese Fettuccine with shrimp Chicken cutlet with lemon herb and capers Spaghetti and shared. The bolognese and spaghetti were my favorites (the 4 of us agreed). The chicken cutlet and lemon caper dish was my least favorite the chicken was a little tough and just lacking in the flavor department and I felt the zest was a little overwhelming. The fresh bread with olive oil and tapenade was FIRE I love me some bread honey and olives together Lawd have mercy on my little foodie soul mmmm! The amico mocktail was delicious- it definitely had more of an actual cocktail vibe. I don't miss alcohol but I do miss the fancy drinks in snazzy glassware so that was a nice little treat. We ordered the Molten cake the flavor of the pistachio gelato berry sauce and chocolate was definitely a ratatouille moment but for the price of $12 it was a very small cake. read more

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This was our first time at Rinata. Cocktails were fine, a bit weak though. They do give a complimentary bread basket with oil and olive tapenade and the bread was good. Eggplant invollatini was the better of the apps. Filling was nice and cheesy though it could have been a bit hotter in temp. Mussels were quite spicy and very vinegary. Baked feta was far too salty, it was inedible. Entrees were better than the apps but still not great. Chicken parmesan portion was huge. Bucatinni amatracana was good but expensive. Puttanesca was not great. The shrimp were very small and with the still on and very expensive again. The homemade pasta was good but a bit chewy. Tiramisu was more like a cake, no coffee flavor, no lady fingers, pretty bland in flavor. Parking was tricky. We did park in the small lot behind but there is only a few spots and it was ICY, like a solid couple of inches thick of ice, a nightmare honestly for walking. Inside was nice but it is a small quiet intimate setting as its setup as 4 smaller dining areas. Service was good, though a bit slow. If you're looking for the best Italian restaurant in the cities, go to Bar la Grassa, they are hands down the best. read more

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Rinata is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant. Where the customer feels at home and the staff like family. A place of hugs and handshakes arriving and departing. A place when jammed packed puts an energy in the air the staff weaving about showcasing their continuity. Rinata is a place that cares about your experience and they have always delivered a great experience to me throughout the years. read more

Rinata - Toasted Feta dip Bread is perfection - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Excellent service and food. Thanks so much. Great spot! Go during the week, the weekend is pretty tight.

We found Rinata after a very long day of driving up from TN...so glad we did! Very charming ambience and excellent service. We both got small Caesar salads, which were generously sized and very tasty. We split the bucatini dish - plenty of food and also delicious. Great bread and my old fashioned was also very well prepared. Can't wait to go back! read more

One of the best Italian spots in Minneapolis. Sino guided us though the entire menu and his recommendations were spot on. Scott, behind the bar, was great as well. Highly recommend! read more

The food here wa delicious we were a family of 8 we ordered a ton of stuff and we loved it all. The service was top notch, the wait staff was extremely patient with us as we asked multiple dishes. Drinks were great as well, the restaurant is not formal, it's a cozy laid back place that I would return to again. read more

My friend and I chose this place to do it Christmas gift exchange. Parking was rough especially because of the construction, but we were able to find a spot about a block away. Not too bad, but on a cold winter day wasn't great. The smell of the pizza was in the air and we floated off to the door like a couple of cartoon characters following the aroma. We couldn't decide what we wanted so we ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and margherita pizza and split them. Both were good, but not anything spectacular, especially for the price. Our server was great and answered any questions we had. I was really hopeful about this place, but I probably won't be back. read more

wow, honestly amazing. our server was so kind and friendly, food was perfect and amazing ambience. Definitely recommend if you're wanting good pasta read more

I'm still confused about my experience here. We were sat right next to the kitchen, near the bathrooms, while we heard the hostess offer options to everyone except us. This place has great vibes and everyone was so nice. We started with the bruschetta and it was the top 3 worst things I've ever eaten. The driest toast, with a sliced sando sized tomato, no olive oil or seasons. Terrible. However, previous reviews show this hasn't always been the case. The pasta was INCREDIBLE!!!! 10/10 would 1000% recommend again. The pasta was perfect, the taste was divine and perfect portion size. read more

Rinata - The bruschetta from "6 years ago" - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I used to live walking distance to Rinata. 25 year old me thought it was so fancy! 45 year old me might not use the word fancy, but it is still a treat. The pasta is amazing, it's still made in house. The mista salad was perfection with flavors and textures. Our baked feta was only 3/5 stars and the creme brûlée was disappointing, but we still finished it! Other things I love about Rinata: the waitstaff is great, the volume level is good for conversations, there are very few children, the price for the quality of food is amazing. Things you might not love about Rinata: the tables and chairs are pretty basic and you might feel a little smooshed if you have an appetizer and a salad and a bread basket that you want to keep when the entrees arrive. Also, you know where this is. Parking is fine, but yes you're in uptown. read more

Italian at Rinata . Reservation was at 7pm, got seated at 7:30pm because they were busy. It's a small place so it felt overly crowded but service was great. Here is what I thought of the food: Caponata - roasted eggplant, moroccan black olives, cherry tomato, capers, basil, tomato sauce, and mozzarella (7/10) Gnocchi - Poached lobster, cream sauce, and chili oil (5/10) ***Lobster was overcooked, and Gnocchi was too Doughy unfortunately*** Fettuccine Puttanesca - Mussels, Salmon, shrimp, garlic, white wine, and Chili flakes. (7.5/10) Mussels - White wine, garlic, lemon, and chili flake (7/10) Eggplant Involtini - Chèvre, pistachio sugo, and chili oil (5/10) Overall Food & Vibe 6/10 read more

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We've been to Rinata a number of times over the years. We like it, but it seems like it's time for a refresh. When we first went many years ago, it was a cute date-night kind of place. I suppose it still is, but it seems a bit "stale". The interior is nice but in need of an update. Lighting is very dark. The menu is small and pretty good, but just seems like it needs some new items. Service was very good. Our group started with the Bruschetta. I wouldn't recommend it. Instead of grilled Italian bread, it was served on what seemed like basic white bread toast, and instead of diced tomato it was topped with slices, and not many of them. Entrees were pretty good. My wife had the Mussels appetizer as her main. She said it was good, but nothing special. I had the Bucatini with what is essentially an Amatriciana sauce. Again, pretty good, but not the best I've had. Other dishes our party had (Chicken Parm, Spaghetti, Pappardelle), were also good, but not particularly memorable. For dessert, we had a Cannoli (very good) and Creme Brulee (runny). All in all, it was a decent meal, but not memorable enough to make us rush back. I struggled with whether to give 3 or 4 stars. I probably would have gone with 3-1/2 if that were possible, but went with 3 because I don't know that I would recommend Rinata to anyone I know, so I guess that relegates it to just being ok in the ratings. read more

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4.5 - excellent food, good service and, per my youngest daughter, great classic cocktails. Their focaccia was light and so good with olive oil and the tapenade. Then, for starters we had the pork meatballs and the garlic bread. The meatballs themselves were a bit bland, but the sauce they were served in was fantastic. The garlic bread was outstanding- crispy and garlicky with a great chew. Both the bucatini and fettuccine were outstanding, loved both of them. Their affogato, with their house made vanilla gelato was a great finish to a very good meal. One note- parking is tricky in this area, so allow some extra time to find a spot. read more

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We enjoyed Rinata twice this summer, once for a group of 30 and another time with the family. This place is a classical Italian home style eatery that does it right! The wood fired pizzas are some of the best in the Twin Cities and the pastas are unbelievable. I highly recommend the red sauce bolognese options or the clams. The salads are really light and refreshing and pair well with the salads. The owners and staff compliment every part of the meal and the crème brûlée and other deserts finish the meal nicely. What a gem, I love the cities ! read more

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Delicious! Came here a couple of weeks ago and was not disappointed. Had excellent service. The vibes are nice and the space isn't super big giving it a cozy vibe. The pasta was the perfect texture and the bread is insanely good. Excited to come back! read more

Food and drinks were excellent. My boyfriend and I came here for a little pre-Valentine's Date night. Service was great. Parking was free street parking. All of the noodles and the pizza dough were homemade. We will definitely be back. read more

Rinata - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The bartender/host was very welcoming and attentive. Our server Mike was absolutely great too! The dim lighting and smaller space made it feel intimate. They provided complimentary bread and olive oil. It went well with the mussels we ordered. Can't go wrong with garlicky lemon sauce. If it wasn't for the bread I'd be licking the plate. Pappardelle's robust sauce was rich and meaty. Luckily there was room for dessert. Ended our wonderful meal with Tiramisu. read more

It's truly impressive that this place has managed to weather so many potential pitfalls over so many years while doing the same thing they've been doing since day one: offering good food and good service at reasonable prices. Although we no longer live in the neighborhood, it was a real treat to return here for dinner last night after the construction dust on Hennepin had finally settled and find them still going strong. Loved our cocktails (Manhattan and Negroni), our salad (Caesar), our pastas (bucatini and pappardelle), and a nice Calabrian wine. read more

I think about Rinata at least once a week. Rinata has great Italian food with the prices and hominess of a neighborhood favorite. I don't know what they put in their sauce but it's actually addicting. Their spaghetti and pappardelle are my favorites but honestly everything on their menu is amazing. Great for both casual and slightly fancier dining, and their complimentary focaccia bread is just another plus. One time I saw someone sitting at the bar listening to a podcast and writing down some notes with a cup of espresso and some focaccia bread, and I knew he was a regular there. One day I aspire to be a regular at a place just like he is, and if that place is Rinata so be it. read more

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A true family run restaurant with a clean and classic interior and excellent service. Sara was outstanding as she described that all their pasta and bread is HOMEMADE! Something that you can rarely find now a days with all the chain restaurants. Everything was delicious... If you like homemade food this is a must try! Mangia! read more

Intimate neighborhood Italian bistro featuring homemade pasta, bread, sauces. Attentive service. We enjoyed a well made Negroni and Manhattan, accompanying our mussels in wine sauce. Mussels were perfect, and the homemade bread was excellent for sopping up the wine sauce. Entrees were mushroom gnocchi and parpadelle bolognese. Both delicious. read more

We've been going here for years! It's our favorite Italian spot in town. Homemade pasta, and you can tell the difference! Amazing friendly service. Very accommodating to requests including young children and infants. The food is fresh and tasty. Everything we get is outstanding but our all time favorite is the bucatini pasta. It's a small space but still has ample seating and multiple rooms. You can make a reservation or stop by. On street parking. Easy reservation options. read more

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Cute little Italian spot. We got there earlier on a Saturday and got served right away. The restaurant was getting busier as we were leaving. The food was good, but not anything special. read more

Rinata - SPAGHETTI, MARGHERITA - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Our server was friendly and had great recommendations! Food was delicious I had the chicken saltimbocca, it was good but the chicken was just a little overcooked. The bread and pasta my boyfriend ordered was also very good. read more

Everyone at our table ordered a different entree. All were delicious. I had the pizza which was very very and quite large. I had an enough for lunch the next day. Very subdued atmosphere. A very attentive wait staff did an admirable job considering she was covering a the entire room. Cocktails were good albeit pricey. FYI: I don't give 5 stars because nobody's perfect. 4.5+ read more

My friend and I had a dinner date at Rinata on a Friday night, after making reservations for the dining room. The restaurant is deceivingly bigger than when you first enter, they have a room with high tops and a regular dining room. The wait staff were excellent, our server did a great job of explaining certain dishes and how they make their own pasta and pizza dough in house. We ordered a bunch of different items from the menu in attempts of trying as many things as possible. We started with this baked feta appetizer (pass on it, salty with crouton like bread pieces on top) and garlic bread (good size portion, delicious marinara sauce for dipping). We then ordered the Bucatini, Ravioli, Pappardelle, and a Verdura Pizza. The bucatini was my favorite, such an amazing flavor profile and lots of sausage, quite meaty, but the sauce was the star! The ravioli was my next favorite, it was filled with butternut squash and the simplicity of the meal was what really shined, great execution and flavor. The pappardelle was bland and boring and didn't taste as good as the menu sounded. The Verdura pizza was lackluster, the toppings were caramelized onions, yellow squash, and goat cheese I believe. I had high hopes for the pizza but it only tasted good after I put it in the air fryer the next day. We also ordered a bottle of their Chardonnay to share. I really wanted to like Rinata more, I think I'll come back to try other menu items, I know this restaurant is a local favorite, but execution was missing on some of the dishes. read more

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From the outside, you wouldn't know how cozy the vibe is here and our service was outstanding! We ordered quite a few of their dishes and here are my thoughts: - Mussels: good app but nothing too special - Verdura Pizza: surprisingly liked this one, the squash kind of threw me off texture wise though - Braised Short Rib: this was my fave! It was so tender and so flavorful, the risotto also absorbed a lot of flavor -- just please order it - Ravioli: again, nothing too special for me - Gnocchi: this has poached lobster and chili oil and again, a must order! This was really good - Fettuccine Carbonara: this def needed more flavor/ spices even just some salt and pepper would've added more to it - Tiramisu: yum!! read more

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Just discovered Rinata tonight... food, atmosphere, service, and drinks all great! So glad it is walking distance!

Got take out with my partner. I've been to Rinata before and it's always amazing! I love the spaghetti and meatballs; it's definitely a go to! The chicken parm was crispy and delicious! Highly recommend Rinata! read more

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I am not someone who really eats Italian food, so I believe my review may help those who think they will experience a "wow" meal by coming and buying a fairly pricier meal. I bought the $18 Dollar Pepperoni Pizza which I did not expect to taste like a regular Domino's Pizza. Underwhelming. I also tried some of my friend's Ravioli, which was made of beet and corn. It tasted like corn on the cob, and while I think it was unique, it's not something I'd buy for myself. The absolute best part about my experience was that bread. I ate so much of it and that olive oil given before my meal was insanely tasty. Also, the server and atmosphere was warm and cozy. Not for me, but not bad! read more

Rinata - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cozy, delicious Italian spot! I've passed by this place many times and didn't realize it was open. It's the cutest place with the most delicious pasta dishes. I was truly blown away. I recommend the Pappardelle dish! read more

Writing this review as I'm finishing dinner because it was that good! This place was really cool and intimate. The lights are dim with good music it's a perfect place for date night. The service was great from start to finish! The food was some of the best Italian food I've ever had anywhere. This will be a spot i have to hit up when I'm in the twin cities! read more

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this is my second experience at rinata and I have to say it's not as memorable as the first unfortunately. I tried their squash ravioli last year and I raved about it because it was so good. Probably the best ravioli I've ever tried. Hoped this time's rendition would be as good but the beet and corn was a bit too bitter/earthy and under salted. After we asked for salt and more Parmesan to balance the earthiness it was a lot better! Service is 10/10 as they were able to accommodate our birthday group of 11! read more

Rinata - Beet and corn Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Incredible food and ambiance. Perfect for an intimate dinner. Excellent service! ........

Ceno and everyone at Rinata were amazing! Wonderful drinks, food and environment! The Ravioli was to die for! Can't wait to go back!

We went here for a birthday dinner, it's a small restaurant in the heart of uptown but we got a reservation for our group of 11. The atmosphere and our server was great. We shared a margarita pizza to share and it wasn't all that special. I had the parpardelle and it was good. For drinks I got the mojito and it was the best part of the meal. Overall not a bad experience, I would skip the pizzas and get the pasta and cocktails. read more

Rinata - PAPPARDELLE - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I have been wanting to eat here for quite some time and am pleased to write that it was an amazing experience! I highly recommend this adorable little restaurant for these reasons: Atmosphere -dim lit romantic feel to the small, quaint space Staff -knowledgeable, because they have tasted and choose to eat the food -friendly -invested, the owner brought out the food and asked a few times how our experience was going Food/Drinks -DELICIOUS! -Fresh, handmade in-house pastas -creative and very flavorful dishes (the sauces were tasty) -great wine pairings options -vegetarian options also available We made a reservation ahead of time, which was useful because people started to line up to get seated for Friday night dinner. This isn't really a place for larger groups, but definitely for date nights. I cannot wait to go back here again! read more

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