Rinata

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You need to update pricing on your Yelp page. It's all very old pricing and very deceptive. Please fix this.

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+