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Cafe Renaissance, Vienna, VA

Cafe Renaissance

4.8
4.8
2944 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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.




Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,944 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Romantic

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    French

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    French

2,944 Reviews
  1. BenjaminW

    Washington DC

    70 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    First time at this restaurant and had high expectations..first the good.The food was very good…especially the sides. I am very picky about onion soup and had many variations at the finest French restaurants in the DC area…this was by far the best I’ve ever had. The veal and fish entrees did not disappoint. Now the not so good…for some reason ( maybe because we booked the reservations for the first seating) the employees were busy setting tables and rearranging them..slightly distracting but not a huge issue..what I find disappointing and frankly disrespectful was the fact they moved the tables right next to us and swept (with a regular broom and dust pan) the carpet surrounding us. Dust was everywhere and they didn’t apologize or even acknowledge that this may have interrupted our fine dining experience. I have never experienced anything like this before and really don’t understand how they think this was ok. If they needed to clean and prepare maybe start taking reservations later? Unfortunately we won’t be back.

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  2. Noni

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Special occasion. Classic French menu plus specials.

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  3. Foodie

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food! Everything was perfect for my birthday.

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  4. JoshD

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was exactly as good as I had hoped. The owner is so funny and delightful, the ambiance is romantic and easy to talk in, and the food and wine were incredible.

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on September 16, 2023

    Thank you for your first visit & also for your kind words.

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  5. Butterball

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    The food did not seem to be made at the restaurant. The beets in the beet salad tasted canned. I left all of them on my plate and no questions were asked as my plate was removed. The onion soup did have a delicious broth but the halibut entree seemed to have been microwaved and the almonds on top were not toasted. The salmon Wellington also seemed to have been frozen at some point as the pastry was not flaky, rather sodden.

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on September 10, 2023

    Thank you very dear.

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  6. MichaelC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful selection of starters and entrees. Everything we ordered was delicious as always. Impressive wine list. Impeccable service. An absolutely wonderful restaurant. Looking forward forward to next visit.

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  7. MarQ

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greet warmly by owner. Monday night = not crowded. Made reservations via opentable. Dined previously preCovid. Food quality, service, charming ambience unchanged. Did not have owner present last time - quite the difference. He was effusively gracious and grateful. Enhanced our experience. So did the oven-heated plate - food stayed perfectly warm throughout. That French Martini with raspberries was like a velvet hammer. Oooh👍

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  8. GSCMJOE

    Washington DC

    272 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    272 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Best kept secret in restaurant dining and only 25 minutes from DC. Parking never a problem. Excellent wine list. Super desserts. Owner that loves his clients!!

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on August 14, 2023

    Thank you very dears.

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  9. Cindy

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are always greeted as though we're old friends; we basically are, as we've celebrated every anniversary since our 2004 wedding here, both because the food is amazing and perfectly prepared, and because we're treated like the only guests in the house in spite of its being pretty full. I would recommend Cafe Renaissance highly to not just friends, but anyone looking for a wonderful eating experience, and to Tom Sietsema at the Washington Post, should he get himself to Cafe Renaissance to find out for himself how recommend-able it is. Thank you for every wonderful meal experience.

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on August 14, 2023

    Thank you for your trust.

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  10. AppreciativeDiners

    Washington DC

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a special restaurant. The ambience is charming. The food is outstanding. The service is excellent. Examples: the Caesar salad was dressed perfectly with a flavorful but not overpowering dressing; the Coquilles Saint Jacques was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented; and aside — a carrot that accessorized the main dishes was the most magnificent carrot we ever tasted — a little, but significant thing. The dinner concluded with great coffee and several small desserts. Terrific! We hope to return many times.

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on August 14, 2023

    Thank you dears.

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  11. MichaelR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is fabulous. The food is exceptional and the staff is amazing. Very welcoming and friendly. The Flaming Irish Coffee was both delicious and a fun experience. Well worth a trip.

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on August 14, 2023

    Thank you very dears for your first visit. It was a great pleasure serving you. Hope to have you back again.

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  12. BlancaO

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food outstanding! We celebrated my husband birthday and they brought a free dessert for both of us. Very nice gesture. Will definitely come back!

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on August 13, 2023

    Thank you very dears for sharing time with us.

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  13. KathyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would definitely recommend Café Renaissance to everyone. It was a delightful dining experience.

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on August 14, 2023

    Thank you dear.

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  14. DebraO

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, dinner at Cafe Renaissance was superb. The food was excellent. The service was attentive. The host was most welcoming. Fabulous experience.

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on August 14, 2023

    Thank you very dear.

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  15. ScottP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our GoTo place for an always predictably great luxurious dining experience at great value. Our host made excellent menu recommendations and gave us warm attention as usual. Where can you find a tranquil oasis of art, flowers and fine food in an unhurried atmosphere in NoVa and not break the bank? Bring a big appetite as this is not a venue with miniscule servings on large plates. Adult beverages are also given a generous pour. Selfishly I am reluctant to give too great a review as it may create more competition for our favorite table. No wonder that this cafe is prospering post-pandemic for so many years. Thanks for a wonderful evening!!

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on August 4, 2023

    Thank you very dears, for your very kind words. We do not operate during the lunch Hours and brunch. You can join us when we offer Afternoon teas during the daytimes.

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  16. RD2GOLF

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely little restaurant. Food an service were very good!

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  17. SperoK

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don't be misled by the location. This is old school french cuisine with proper plating silverware, etc. in a beautiful setting. Welcoming owner/staff, easy conversation and excellent food at fair prices. Highly recommended.

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  18. ALMWM

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been going to Cafe Renaissance for about 20 years. Always enjoy our meal and service. It's a welcoming environment. Highly recommend going.

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  19. KeithH

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very calm great dinner with no pressure to eat fast and get out. Had great evening.

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  20. James

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A charming little French cafe tucked in the back corner of a Vienna shopping center. Outstanding service from a hard working wait staff orchestrated by the owner. Elegant but unpretentious (you can go casual or dressy) and with a little old-world kitsch. Our martini's, beet spring salad, foie gras, scallops, filet mignon were all delicious. Prices are very reasonable.

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  21. Marina66

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    My husband and I went to Cafe Renaissance for date night. The owner was very attentive. Food was good. It was a nice night out.

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  22. SteveB

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafe Renaissance is consistently a great place to have a nice quiet meal. The menu and the specials are terrific. Saeed is a fantastic host, it is always nice to see an owner take pride in their work and who so thoroughly enjoys taking care of people.

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  23. lisac

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I felt at home the minute we arrived. The owner is wonderful. I had the french onion soup and the chateaubriand, which was amazing. So tender it was fabulous. Our dessert was heaven. we had the most enjoyable evening you are made to feel like family. Definitely will be back.

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  24. AC92

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The service here is incredible. The food is pretty good as well (especially the escargot and French onion soup). We ended up staying a bit past closing so the host opened up a bottle of port and poured each of us a free glass. We’ll definitely be returning soon!

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  25. Fishers

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always perfect! Have never had a less than great experience at Cafe Renaissance. Love it!

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  26. GerdaG

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice restaurant with good food. The only drawback was that the Salmon Trio was only a Salmon Duo as it was missing the Salmon Roe. Everything else was great!

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on July 9, 2023

    Thank you dears.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent services and food. Soufflés is to die for. My family and I live this place.

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on July 8, 2023

    Thank you very dears.

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  28. Foodie

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fabulous. The service was immediate. And the ambiance was warm and inviting. What a fantastic neighborhood gem!!

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  29. JohnT

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This little restaurant is a jewel in the heart of Vienna.

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  30. ArlynG

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time and we will certainly return! Excellent French-based food at a good value. Attentive and excellent service. A very thoughtful gesture of complimentary desserts to celebrate our birthdays! Highly recommend.

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  31. Pete

    Washington DC

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent selection, good food, intimate and great service

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always dine at Cafe Rennaissance to celebrate special occasions. The ambience is wonderful and certainly good as or better than restaurants we visited in France. Saeed is always so welcoming and the staff so friendly. Our food was delicious - my compliments to the chef. Soroya prepares the best desserts. We had the most enjoyable evening!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best price for the experience. We love going there and simply spending as much time as we want. Never a rush to move on, but the opposite, eat and drink at your pace. Food is always exceptional. Recommend to anyone who simply wants to take the time to enjoy a good meal.

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on June 23, 2023

    Thank you very dears for your support, only remember that lingering and having a 3 or 4 Hours Dinner will only works for regular days. We expect that our guests conclude their meals in 2.5 Hours.

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  34. Anonymous

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great service, friendly waiters ..................

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on June 18, 2023

    Thank you

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  35. WilliamM

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was very good: service, atmosphere, value, ambiance and of course the food. The owner makes sure every client is warmly welcomed. I would certainly recommend this place to others.

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  36. novaellen

    Washington DC

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always , the owner Saeed provides the best ambiance , service and food. It feels as if you are transported to Europe and enjoying the experience without the flight. The cocktail The Bastille is a good sized serving and very delicious but one must sip and it lasts the meal. The oysters with crabmeat were really good and huge sized oysters. Most of the table had the flounder special with crabmeat. It was so good there was nothing left on the plate. We left full and happy after a fabulous meal and a complimentary dessert. A wonderful evening.

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on June 18, 2023

    Thank you very dear.

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  37. cioo

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the restaurant to ourselves! We had incredible service and food! We were there for 3 hours and were really treated to a special evening from the owner and his employees!

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on June 18, 2023

    Thank you

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  38. RickT

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Foie gras was tasty. Surf and turf (filet cooked table side) was scrumptious. Service impeccable. Great wine selection. Friendly staff. All the right touches of a fine restaurant.

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on June 18, 2023

    Thanks for your kind words and your visits.

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  39. Nance

    Charleston

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant was absolutely fabulous. We had most amazing time and were treated like royalty. The owner was so attentive to everyone in the restaurant. I don’t know how he did it. The food was absolutely amazing. I ate every single thing I ordered, which I never do anymore. That’s how good everything was. It was truly just the most delightful experience and I hope to come back someday it’s two hours away from where we live, and it was worth every minute of the drive!  We were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary and we could not have picked a better place to everyone there and especially Mr. Saeed . Thank you so much.!!!!💕❤️💕

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on June 10, 2023

    Thank you very dears from Richmond VA for your first visit. You had made our day.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience. Really good food. Felt authentic.

    Cafe RenaissanceResponded on June 13, 2023

    Thank you very dear.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Contact tracing information collected

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 2944 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 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 )
  • Neighborhood
    Vienna
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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