Cafe Renaissance
Cafe Renaissance
Appetizer sampler
food
interior
nachos, interior
interior
dessert, food
interior
curry, food
the dining room of the restaurant
Peach Arugula Salad
a dining room with white tablecloths and white tablecloths
a teapot with a blue and white design
a glass of wine and a plate of bread
a bottle of wine and two glasses of wine
outside
dessert, food
outside
This was an extra special dessert brought to us because it was our anniversary. We were stuffed, but finished all of the amazing desserts
sushi and sashimi, interior
interior
Glennzo's Birthday
Tiffany T.
Oct 14, 2024
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 gotHemingway in Paris - 3.75/5 we liked this one even more surprisingly! Great balance and also poured a lot lolFrench 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 ratioHanger steak special - 3.5/5 yummy and tender! It was a good price tooTenderloin - 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 creamierBanana 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!
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Zack G.
Feb 24, 2024
Authentic French spot that I struggle to call a "restaurant" because coming here is an experience that can not be encapsulated by the food aloneFirst 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 lolAlso, 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 itI 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
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Cathy B.
Jan 24, 2024
1/23/24: absolutely lovely date night spot. we shared the french onion soup and it was AMAZING, highly rec this. i got the chicken with mushroom sauce. hub got veal. he loved his entree. when i go back im gtg the french onion soup and not sharing! their drinks were really good. i got the french 75 and husband got the french martini. fab service by all. they def give a lot of space for yall to talk. they wont rush the dinner.we already talked about coming back.
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Paul W.
Nov 16, 2024
Been here several times and always have a good experience. Had the halibut and scallops, both outstanding. Very attentive service as well. A real gem for Vienna
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Mike C.
Apr 20, 2023
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!!!
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Juhyung S.
Apr 11, 2024
I took my partner here for her birthday, but I think I had just as much fun as she did-- one of my favorite dining experiences in recent memory.It's located on an unassuming corner of a strip mall, but we were greeted immediately by a friendly host and some extensive "old money" decor (settings, tablecloths, gold wallpaper, and all). The menu lives up to it-- the escargot, beet salad, entrees, and dessert (so much dessert) were all delicious.What really made it, though, was the service. Both the host and server were super attentive, warm, and good-natured - in a genuine, almost quirky way. As the night went on, I got the distinct feeling that the "high-class" feel of the restaurant was less a matter of airs or concept... and more just that this was the kind of restaurant the staff wanted to have.I'm all for it, and I'm definitely coming back.
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Chi L.
Oct 30, 2022
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.
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Keith A.
Jan 5, 2023
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
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Lisa L.
Feb 1, 2025
Had a wonderful dinner once again at Cafe Renaissance! We were a group of 9 and everything was delicious. I had the Halibut, delicious and always a beautiful presentation. I always enjoy the piano for elevating the night! Our waiter, was wonderful taking care of us. Love having this restaurant in the area.
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Kalil H.
Dec 28, 2024
This was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The ambience and atmosphere of this restaurant is very inviting and feels very high end. The management of Cafe Renaissance made us feel like family, and the food is so mouthwatering. We didn't realize that this restaurant was going to be so busy. Despite not having a reservation, the staff accommodated our party, and even went above and beyond with their customer service. The filet mignon and almond crusted halibut was the best meal I've had in a long time. Already looking forward to our next dining experience here. 10/10
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