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Cafe Renaissance, Vienna, VA

Cafe Renaissance

4.8
4.8
3091 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
A photo of Cafe Renaissance restaurant

Cafe Renaissance

4.8
$31 to $50
French
Vienna

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
For lovers of food, wine and romance,
Cafe Renaissance is your first choice in
intimate dining. Located in the heart of downtown Vienna, Cafe Renaissance
offers a quiet and charming ambiance
that will complement any dinner.




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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 938-3311
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ocean Joseph
  • Catering
    We can provide catering for your functions .<br />You can visit www.caferenaissance.com and call us for some ideas that we can share with you. We offer reasonable price point.
  • Private party facilities
    Available for your private parties in 2 rooms in our restaurant. Examples are Board meetings, Birthday events, rehearsal dinners, private Teas and Baby showers.
  • Area
    Vienna
  • Cross Street
    Glyndon st and Maple ave ( rout 123 )
  • Parking details
    In front of the restaurant or in the back area of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    We are located about 2 miles from Vienna and Dun poring metro stations. So a short cab drive is needed from any of the 2 Stations.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,091 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Value

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    French

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Renaissance offers a "wonderful" dining experience with engaging staff, delicious food, and pleasant ambiance. Known for its "beautiful presentation" and "excellent" wine selection, it is perfect for special occasions. The menu, featuring seafood, duck confit, and onion soup, is complemented by attentive service and a charming atmosphere.

3,091 Reviews
  1. Dean

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Environment was pleasant though crowded. Chairs and tables were not matched and silverware was not consistent. Food was good, but could have been better. Halibut was well cooked and tasty. Seafood angel hair pasta was mediocre w/o much flavor. Service was terrible. Our waiter took 30 min to provide us w/menus and wine list. After we ordered he took another 20 min to bring out our wine. Each course and interaction w/him was with lengthy delays. We had 6:30 reservation and did not leave until 9:15pm. It was not because we were lingering. I would not recommend this restaurant unless you have lots of time and patience.

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  2. Vinh

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Renaissance is a true little gem within the heart of Northern Virginia. We've lived in the region for over 20 years, and we didn't realize it was there until 2 years ago when I stumbled upon it on TripAdvisor and booked a table for my wife's birthday. We've been hooked ever since by the warmth and generosity of the owner, the impeccable service, and the outstanding food. The restaurant is nondescript on the outside -- on the outside, it looks like just another storefront in an old strip mall on the main street running through Vienna, Virginia. As soon as we walked in for the first time two years ago, we were struck by all the fresh flowers on every table, the decoration, and overall decor that reminded us of an old, backstreet bistro in France or taverna in Italy. The food that first dinner two years ago was phenomenal. Authentic and delicious French cuisine served quickly with an extensive wine list to pair. The best part was how welcoming the owner made us feel. We ended up sitting with the owner that night until almost closing time. Since then, we've brought friends and family back for special occasions, and we've been impressed every single time. Last night's dinner (Dec 2024) with our two guests was just as enjoyable as the first time. The appetizers (escargot, pate, baked eggplants, baked oysters), the main dishes (rack of lamb, veal, cod, duck breast), freshly-made-from-scratch baklava (I know, not French, but out of this world!), French pastries were all timed just right for our table and absolutely delicious!!! We had never ordered Irish whiskey at this restaurant before, so when my wife ordered it, we were surprised when the owner rolled a cart up to our table and started preparing the drink from scratch. The preparation was very fun and entertaining. After the owner left, my wife tasted her drink and said that it was the best Irish whiskey she had ever had. And as before, we had the table for the entire night.
    Cafe RenaissanceResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you dears, as you have always made the evening for us. Your visits are all fun and we truly are honored to serve your family and friends and always enjoy spending time with you. Happy Holidays.

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  3. Meg

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. My friend and I had a lovely time. We were warmly greeted by the host, my gluten free request due to Celiac disease were respectfully handled. I had a delicious salad of burrata on heirloom tomatoes with a balsamic reduction and Coquille St. Jacques, perfectly cooked. My friend enjoyed an eggplant Parmesan appetizer and Haddock en Papiollte that looked amazing. For dessert, she had a raspberry gateaux and cream puff and I, a crème brullee and chocolate mousse. Everything was delicious. Absolutely beautiful dining area, friendly and knowledgable waitstaff. Truly, a great experience.

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  4. William

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food excellent. They truly care about your food and the service. A very friendly and warm place to dine

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  5. Mary

    Richmond

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday celebration. Food delicious. Service a little slower than in the past but overall it was a great experience and we will definitely come back

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  6. Krista

    Washington DC

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely birthday dinner for me. We had the tasting menu and split a wine tasting because we both had early days the next day. The people as always were very welcoming and friendly and we had a very nice time. Thank you!

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  7. irain

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful anniversary experience. Highly recommend for a romantic evening dinner

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  8. Nancy

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for our anniversary and thoroughly enjoyed everything we had! Everything was cooked perfectly with exceptional taste. The service was friendly and on top of every need. Definitely will go back!

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  9. Bing

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience. Food and service were excellent.

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  10. stephanie

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Presume people like it due to the charm of the owner however we found the food average at best and the service pleasant but unprofessional. It felt tired. Won’t be returning.

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FAQs

Cafe Renaissance offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 938-3311.

Cafe Renaissance is rated 4.8 stars by 3091 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Cafe Renaissance restaurant

Cafe Renaissance

4.8
$31 to $50
French
Vienna

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Renaissance

163 Glyndon Street, SE, Vienna, VA 22180

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Glyndon st and Maple ave ( rout 123 )
  • Area
    Vienna
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    In front of the restaurant or in the back area of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    We are located about 2 miles from Vienna and Dun poring metro stations. So a short cab drive is needed from any of the 2 Stations.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ocean Joseph
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 938-3311
  • Catering
    We can provide catering for your functions .<br />You can visit www.caferenaissance.com and call us for some ideas that we can share with you. We offer reasonable price point.
  • Private party facilities
    Available for your private parties in 2 rooms in our restaurant. Examples are Board meetings, Birthday events, rehearsal dinners, private Teas and Baby showers.
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