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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 !
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.
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
No complaints here. Made a reservation for Father's Day, we were seated promptly, drink orders taken and delivered promptly and food orders taken, and served within 10 minutes. The whole experience was almost too fast! Smaller menu but that's ok because everything is delicious. Good drink selections too. Ambiance is great, it's a smaller more personal area, great for dates and special occasions. Wait staff was very nice and welcoming. read more
4 years ago
Really solid food - definitely one of my top 5 Italian spots in the Twin Cities. I had the bruschetta to start and it was really tasty and unique with shaved brussels sprouts and onions- would definitely get again! For entrees we had the sausage pizza and bucatini. Both were delicious, the sauce on the pasta was very flavorful and the homemade sausage on the pizza was great. Will return! read more
4 years ago
This restaurant was a little slice of Italy. The homemade pasta was DELICIOUS, I recommend the Bucatini and Meatballs. They even bring out focaccia with tapenade for you . Great cozy date night vibes too, I will definitely be back! read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
If you haven't tried this place, you don't know what you're missing. Had the Pappardelle and it was incredible (anyone remember the scene from the movie "What About Bob" when Bob was moaning with delight with every bite he ate when he crashed the family meal? That was pretty much my reaction!). The focaccia was amazing as well. Got the tiramisu to go and will be looking forward to devouring it later tonight. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone that appreciates a great meal with homemade pasta and a great drink to accompany it. read more
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In the last few months I have had the pleasure of dining at Rinata two different times. Both times I was with a large party and the staff handled us with such ease. The service was excellent and the food was out of this world. We were in a little room just to the right of the front door and the ambiance was cozy and warm. If you are looking for a place to host a small dinner 10-12 this is your spot. It is equally great if your looking for a quiet date night spot. read more
4 years ago
location: located in a busy part of uptown minneapolis, pretty packed for a Saturday night but overall parking wasn't too hard to find. atmosphere: intimate, comfortable, and good for groups (as long as you make a reservation). food: varieties of italian favorites with modern, classy twists. I came with a group of friends for a birthday celebration and the verdict was an overall 4/5! read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
We really wanted to like this place more than we did. The bread in the beginning with olive oil was delicious! And the interior seemed standard and homey. As far as the dishes, there was something unsatisfying about them both. The gnocchi had a good amount of lobster, but the flavor didn't bind together with the pasta at all - The meat chunks were too flavorful, but the pasta itself was underwhelming. My boyfriend's dish just tasted a bit bland. What ultimately brings this down to 3 stars for me was the price. I would have expected more cohesiveness or huge portions in the dishes if it was costing me $22 for a single entree read more
7 years ago
My wife and I came here for MSP restaurant week from Rochester. They had some selections that are not part of their usual menu. I'm not a huge critic of Italian food because I like everything pasta, but seeing that there were some Itallian speaking customers around us, that made us think this place must be legit. They have complimentary bread (always a nice bonus) and a very friendly staff. We were able to try Tomato bruschetta, Eggplant ravioli, Canneloni, Risotto Bay scallops, Pizzaiola hanger steak, Rhubarb crostata, and Chocolate mouse cannoli, just for $35 each which was well worth it. My favorite were the eggplant ravioli and the rhubarb crostata. The other dishes were good too. I would avoid the hanger steak (it isn't on their usual menu anyway). It was too dry, and I personally don't think beef goes well with marinara sauce. In the end, this place was nice to visit for restaurant week and there may be people who might want to come here regularly for its authenticity. I probably will not come here again because of the driving distance and I would want to try other Italian restaurants. Other considerations: There are two single occupancy gender neutral bathrooms that was clean but not scented and without diaper changing tables. We brought an infant in a car seat, who was placed on the booth. There wouldn't have been enough space for a stroller. read more
3 years ago
First of all, their bread. The complimentary bread was soft and chewy in the best way imaginable, and paired with the seasoned olive oil and olive paste it was just divine. We ordered the Mussels as an appetizer and they were delicious, minus two outliers which had an unpleasant taste for unknown reasons. We also kept dipping our bread in the delicious sauce that mussels sat in. My fettuccine dish was a pleasant surprise, as it diverted from the usual Alfredo sauce matchup, and instead went with a lemony white wine sauce that complimented the seafood in the dish very well. My partner's Cannelloni was a bit on the small side for the price, but the chicken stuffed spinach rolls paired great with the sweet tomato sauce and they were happy with it. The star of the show (besides the bread) for us was the rich and creamy Tiramisu we enjoyed as 984 dessert. Overall the place was warm and inviting and we really enjoyed the friendliness of our waiter. We will definitely be going back to experience more of their menu. read more
3 years ago
Came here with a friend for dinner during restaurant week. We had a reservation for 5:30 and the place opened a few minutes after. The ambiance was really nice. Would be a great date spot. Our server was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The place has a good number of vegetarian options, which was a plus. Appetizer: the starter bread was absolutely delicious! Ordered the kale and bean soup, added some chili flakes. It was decent. Not the best soup that I've had, felt a little watery but good. My friend had ordered the bruschetta which was I really liked too! Entree: ordered the root vegetable lasagna and the mushroom risotto. I loved both! The lasagna was nice and flavorful while the risotto was definitely heavy and creamy. Would order both again. Dessert: the tiramisu was great! Was already stuffed at this point but ended up finishing the entire dessert because it was just light enough and wonderful! read more
8 years ago
My husband and I had driven past this place many times and didn't realize it was an Italian restaurant! We decided to go for a date night and they have a nice menu for $25 per person. We deviated from the date night menus and just ordered a few dishes. Their meatballs were delicious and everything is made in house! They split a ceasar salad for us, and I always appreciate that as we share a lot of dishes. We also ordered a margarita pizza. This was my least favorite dish, the crust was just too doughy and I just prefer them to be wood-fired and it seemed like this one was just baked in the oven. The ingredients are top notch, so it was still flavorful. Our favorite dish was the pappardelle. The noodles were so fresh and it was delicious with the bison meat sauce. The decor is minimal. Our waiter was attentive and took great care of us. Wonderful neighborhood spot! read more
7 years ago
This place was GREAT. It was a Saturday night, not too busy. We went on yelp and automatically got a table through open table. Great service and great food. Very fast. We had the meatballs for an app, they were the best meatballs i have EVER had! HIGHLY recommend. My dad had the chicken parm and loved it. I had the gnocchi but with fettuccine Alfredo and chicken. This place is a MUST go to while here :) read more
Oh my! What a nice surprise! I have always wanted to come here and happened to see it on the restaurant week list for restaurant week FEB 2019. I am glad I got my fellow yelp foodie to join me for dinner this night. Service: it was a little slow, but the restaurant was packed, so I'm not surprised. However, it was not unacceptable. Our glasses were promptly filled and the server seems knowledgeable of the menu. No over the top service, but it was good. Food: I ordered the bruschetta, the braised duck rigatoni, the mushroom risotto, and the tiramisu. Bruschetta - it was good, just as expected. Braised duck rigatoni - my favorite dish of the night. The pasta was cooked al dente, the sauce was seasoned perfectly. They gave you just enough sauce so your pasta isn't drenched in sauce. The braised duck was a little too salty for my taste, but the dish was overall surprising. Mushroom risotto - I'm a fan of truffle oil so the truffle oil is what sold me. However, I could barely taste the truffle oil. The risotto did not have much flavor (other than just salt). The mushroom is fresh. I would probably order a different dish next time. Tiramisu - it was a little too sweet for my taste, but definitely authentic. The rigatoni really sold it for me and I can't wait to go back for more pasta dishes! read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
Came here with a My Husband for date nigh. We had a reservation for 6:00. The ambiance was very romantic. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. As soon as I seen Fresh hand made pasta I was all in. Appetizer: the starter bread was great. I ordered the bruschetta The ingredients were so fresh and flavorful. Entree: ordered the chicken parm. I loved both! The sauce was nice and flavorful while the chicken was definitely cooked to perfection. Would order both again. read more
Went to Rinata for Restaurant Week and they were offering a very generous 4 course meal so we got a delicious taste of what Rinata has to offer. Before we even got to the 4 course meal we were brought some delicious focaccia bread with oil and tapenade. It was fresh and amazingly delicious and I could have just eaten that all night. For apps we tried the bruschetta which was also topped with fresh ingredients and had excellent flavor from the caramelized onion. The pasta was all around amazing and everyone at the table enjoyed their pasta dishes. The standout was the duck ragu. The mushroom risotto was also good, although a tad bit too much truffle oil. For dessert we had this apple pizza type thing. It seems like it was still partially frozen so overall none of us really liked dessert, but the rest of the food was good. Drinks and wine were also unimpressive. Small pours for lots of $ and I just didn't care for the type of wine I had. Overall the service was fantastic and the food, apps, and pasta were great. Next time I would skip the dessert and drinks, but I would certainly return for dinner anytime. read more
3 years ago
I have been visiting Rinata as my go to spot for authentic Italian Cuisine for 10+ years now & have never once been disappointed. The relaxed ambiance makes it a great spot for dinner with friends, clients, and especially date night. It is family owned & service has always been 10/10 with one of the friendliest waitstaff in Minnesota. They have a wide variety of cocktails & I promise you if you think of something that isn't listed, whoever is behind the bar at the time will be more than happy to make it happen for you! My favorite entrée is the spaghetti & meatballs. You just can't go wrong with it & for something that sounds so simple, they have a way of really doing it up. I think it's in the house made sauce. I typically frequent a seat at the bar & so have seen many faces walk in & out of their doors, but I think the thing I admire the most about this establishment is how they treat every guest as if they were a part of the family themselves. Treating people that way is something that can't be taught, but instead it takes a certain person to display. read more
Do you love garlic? If not, go away. If you're like me, there's no such thing as too much garlic. The Shrimp Scampi Fettuccini was perfect. Six sweet shrimp tangled in homemade fettuccine. The pasta had that elusive chewy-yet-tender texture, slick with shrimpy garlicky sauce, made bright with the addition of tangy little grape tomatoes. The Caesar Salad was perfect - sharp, very garlicky, balanced by that mysterious savory taste that comes from finely smooshing anchovies. The Spaghetti and Meatballs had the proper long-stewed tomato gravy and two giant, soft meatballs. But I didn't like the texture of the spaghetti at all. It was more like soft lo mein noodles. I prefer a snappier bite to my pasta. Would this be a good place for a date? Does your date love garlic? Perfect, then! Does your date hate garlic? Tell them to please go away! read more
9 years ago
Summary: Intimate atmosphere, higher priced food, above average pasta, below average non-pasta entrees, and heavenly bread. A hole in the wall exterior restaurant located on the fringe of Uptown, I came for dinner during restaurant week and immediately noticed how dark and small the restaurant is. It immediately reminded me of an authentic Italian cafe. The complimentary bread was hands down incredible and the best part of the meal. Light, fluffy, warm and freshly baked. It was the complimentary bread I have had and absolutely blows away the bread from other established restaurants such as Bar La Grassa, 112 Eatery, and Spoon and Stable. The dinner was $35 per person and had a set menu with a few options to choose from. We ordered: Course 1 (Antipasta): - Beet Salad (4/5 stars): Solid portion, nice balance with the the mixed greens and pears and walnuts. - Bruschetta (4/5 stars): I normally tend to stay away from bruschettas that are often 90% bread and cheese, but the house made sausage was flavorful and peppers gave it a little kick. Course 2 (Primi): - Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken (4/5 Stars): Although the portion sized left much to be desired (about to mouthfuls worth of pasta), the pumpkin infused pasta was a counterintuitive idea that worked. The subtle pumpkin taste provided sweetness to the pasta that was cooked al dente. Left me wanting much more. - Orecchiette (4/5 Stars): Again, the portion side looked like Costco sample size, but I really appreciated how light and not over dressed the pasta was. The lamb sausage was extremely flavorful and chewy. Course 3 (Secondi): - Seared Walleye (1/5 Stars): When I tasted this dish two thoughts came to mind: This fish looks like it came out of the box and was served at Old Country Buffett, and this reminded me of an episode from Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. The fish was stale and tasted like cardboard and the "risotto with beurre blanc sauce" was tasted burnt and like it was made 3 days ago. - Braised Beef Short Ribs (0/5 Stars): The most disappointing dish of the night, the "braised beef short ribs" looked like dog food on oatmeal. And it tasted worse than it looked. Flavorless and overcooked. Course 4 (Dolci) - Pumpkin Cheescake (3/5 Stars): Honestly tasted like it was bought from Costco or HyVee, but I'm a sucker for pumpkin. - Sambuca Chocolate Tiramisu (2/5 Stars): No words, and not in a good way. Overall, it was a nice atmosphere and if I came back I would only order pasta. The waitress completely forgot our 3rd course and skipped straight to dessert until we told her and then when we were actually on dessert she gave us the Pumpkin Cheesecake instead of the Gelato we ordered, but we didn't have the heart to tell her. read more
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This place is so good!! Pasta 10/10 I loved the noodles and everyone else loved the pizza too! Got a cosmopolitan and it was very strong so if you are looking for a strong drink get that! read more
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2451 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Uptown
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They offer gluten free pasta that can be substituted into most plates of pasta for a $4 upcharge. They also have a gluten free pizza crust for the same price. As well as other delicious GF items
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