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   76Duck

   Portland

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on March 13, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The whole evening was fantastic -- great food in a great atmosphere.
   

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   RonM

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 12, 2019

   overall2food4service1ambience4

   I had heard some restaurants have a different level of service or approach to customers ordering off the Dining Month menu, that certainly appeared to be the case. The service staff was very stiff, and unwelcoming. We did not get asked if we were satisfied with our food, or if we needed anything. Requesting salt and pepper seemed to upset. I ordered an espresso which the waiter summarily dropped in front of me then stormed off, no sugar, or peel. Again requesting sugar seemed to be an affront.
   

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   BreezyRosen

   Portland

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on March 8, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fabulous dining experience! What a great building Renata is located in. Very comfortable table which made us want to stay all night. Fabulous service and the food was TASTY TASTY NOM NOM NOM!!!! Our new favorite place to go in Portland. Thanks for an excellent experience!
   

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   YSL1947

   Portland

   20 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on March 3, 2019

   overall4food4service5ambience3

   We both had the Restaurant Month menu (so that was all the choices). They were all very good. Both main entrees were oversalted to our tastes, and one was significantly smaller than the other. The service was excellent. One thing l found annoying: made reservation and received confirmation (great), two days before a reminder/reconfirm (fine), another reminder the day before (are you serious?), and an hour before, a text message (VERY ANNOYING, UNTRUSTING and DISRESPECTFUL of customers)
   

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   PhilipS

   Portland

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 2, 2019

   overall3food2service3ambience4

   nice atmosphere but overall experience and quality of cooking did not match up with the cost
   

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   CashN

   Portland

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on March 1, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere!
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 27, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great wine, fantastic service, delicious food, perfect environment for a wonderful date. Can’t wait to go back!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 24, 2019

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   Waited 30 minutes for a reserved table. Gave us a free cheese plate that wasn’t that good and not enough for the table to make up for it. Ran out of the dish I wanted and ended up with this weird fish ravioli thing that mediocre. Not sure what all the hype is about.
   

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   Jeppo

   Portland

   39 reviews

   4.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on February 24, 2019

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   Food, as always was delightful. Nothing was a revelation this time around, but the food is always expertly prepared and delicious. Service is excellent, wine was well matched to the food and the cocktails were lovely.
   

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    DavydL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I saw Retana on a Yelp recommendation, looked at the food and immediately booked a table for Saturday. From start to finish we had a great experience. From great apps and great drinks to the dinner. Will come again for sure.
    

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    WayneB

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place
    

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    vasca67

    Portland

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Delicious food and great service. Nice atmosphere. Wine selection is good. Friendly staff.
    

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    LetsEatInPDX

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The sheer ambiance of Renata is so enjoyable. The high ceilings, exposed beams, view of the fire, and rustic feel induce instant relaxation! The mixologist crafted elaborate cocktails, in which each ingredient was so expertly administered. The service we received was exemplary and the server recommendations and knowledge were spot on.! We were able to combine the offerings of the two characterize boards into one order. Its presentation was among the best we have encountered in Portland dining! Not only was it aesthetically pleasing, it was delicious! The entrees were delivered in a timely manner and were the portioned perfectly. The Pacchari was exquisite, the pasta the perfect amount of al dente. The Pork Chop was a large cut, cooked precisely, and of wonderful flavor. We could not indulge in desserts, however next time we will certainly plan to save room! Thank you for the wonderful dining experience!
    

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    Bbhh97205

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    My family loves Renata! We usually make it once or twice a year for someone’s birthday or a special occasion. The food is amazing, great wine selection as well.
    

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    Charlie

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Renata was amazing ! I can not wait to get back to Portland to dine there again. It is more than just food and wine - it is a culinary experience. To be able to eat fresh pasta, foul, fish, meat .... Not to mention all meats and foul are butchered on the premises with all parts used. The only thing Nick and is crew did not do is catch the trout that ate. But, maybe he did . Nick ? Charlie from Philadelphia
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2019

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    My husband and I came for our Anniversary. We had heard great things about this place. Upon arrival, we changed our reservation to sit at bar overlooking food preparation. They were very accommodating . We should have done more research on menu as we are both Pescatarians and there wasn’t a whole lot of choices for us. On the menu, there was only one fish choice and their were many non meat dishes, but none of them Main dishes but sides or appetizers. We ordered bread, a celery root and apple salad, a side of Wood roasted carrots, a side of Gnocchi and a Margherita pizza . All of the food was tasty but nothing special. Perhaps our expectations were too high? After finishing our dinner, we noticed another patron eating a beautiful plate of crab. We never saw that on the menu . When asked, the waitress made it sound like he was a friend of the place who brought his own? I don’t know... confusing? Would I return to this place? Probably not. Good but nothing to write home about.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Renata was very nice and a lovely experience
    

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    DavidTheBassGod

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    This place has a cool ambiance. The food was nothing to write home about. My martini came in a cordial glass. The server was nice and good but other helpers clearing dishes and pouring water seemed clueless. Over priced. I’d probably go someplace else for the money.
    

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    Nick

    Portland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall2food1service2ambience3

    Horrible. Went there for a multi course Valentine's day dinner for $75 each. Even though we had reservations, it took 20+ minutes to be seated. The food was terrible. The main we selected was dry-aged New York strip, which I was excited to try. It tasted like it was over seasoned and they coated it with some kind of super sweet soy based sauce. Why the hell anyone would pour that on a dry aged steak is beyond me. It tasted like a hot dog with teriyaki sauce. The desert was stale, as if it had been left out for hours. We will not be going back.
    

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    BraddenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Awesome service! Elliott was great! Good food, good atmospher! Would recommend.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service!
    

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    lucky6

    Portland

    119 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    This was our third or fourth visit to Renata, and it was our favorite visit so far. This time we ordered three different pasta dishes to split between two people, and each of them was delicious, beautiful, and generously-portioned. We look forward to visiting again soon. Perhaps, my biggest frustration with Renata is how quickly the menu changes. I review the menu on-line, make a reservation for a few days later, and then find that what I wished to order is no longer available. Also, there is no such thing as having a much-enjoyed dish again in the future. Of course, this same feature is also part of Renata's appeal to others.
    

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    LoveFood

    Portland

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    Not worth the hype. First, we sat at 7:30. They were out of 3 menu items. By the time we ordered they were out of another and after we ordered we were informed one of our entrees was out too. This was the only vegetarian item (pasta) on the menu that wasn’t pizza. Portions were small and overpriced. The vegetable misto was interesting ... tasty but might had well have been eating air. Was an overall disappointment.
    

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    JillO

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful date night experience! You can never go wrong choosing Renata! It’s consistently excellent service and food! Great ambiance!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Pasta and Pizza at Renata is bomb!!!
    

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    Jimmy

    Portland

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Birthday celebration . Pretty good food. My husband thought his pizza needed more flavor in the sauce. The carrots were amazing. No one mentioned my daughters fiancée birthday - oh wll
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2019

    overall1food3service1ambience2

    We had reservations that we made a month in advanced. We got there and our room was ready. We waited 30 minutes to be seated and was told our room was not available. So we were crammed in a tiny area for 12 people. Then was moved after 15 minutes to the private room that suddenly was ours again. Our reservations were for 8:30. We did not get our food until 10:20 PM. We are very very disappointed with our experience and it is rare we get to get 12 close friends together out to celebrate a birthday. We will not be back.
    

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    Janspree

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this restaurant. Wonderful food, nice menu with lots of choices. We have always had amazing servers each time we visit. Never disappointed. A great place to eat!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time back at Renata in mire than a year and it was much, much better than the last time! Skip the pizza, though, and stick with the other dishes - which are fantastic! We’ll definitely be back soon!
    

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    AubreaF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    We came to Renata for our anniversary and the actual restaurant is lovely. We got there 25 mins early and so told the hostess we were gonna grab a drink at the bar, sat at the bar for a few mins with only two other couples present and weren't even greeted, eventually we placed our drink order but it took 20 mins to get our cocktails, and about the minute we got them we were told our table was ready so it was just an awkward experience at the bar, I think the bartender could have used some sort of barback or extra help as she was busy but very short with us. The cocktails were decent, I'd say the best part of our experience there. We are vegetarian so the menu was limiting, I could see the disappointment/annoyance in our servers face when she realized we would be ordering only the cheaper veggie options so that was also uncomfortable, overall the food was tasty enough, but we both felt that flavors clashed a bit, not a very refined menu and definitely over priced for what you can get at comparable restaurants in Portland. We did have a great table and I was very happy about that, secluded and to the side, so ambiance wise it was lovely. Overall, I'm glad I experienced Renata's as I had heard a lot of hype, but I would just rate it as 'meh' I don't believe I'd be back.
    

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    TravisG

    Portland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2019

    overall2food2service5ambience3

    Salads and cocktails were fabulous, but it went downhill from there. Pizza, ravioli and dessert were average at best. Definitely not worth the price tag.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good food, nice atmosphere and friendly staff.
    

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    JaneneL

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2019

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    It’s was average. My food (chicken) was way too salty. Buckwheat noodles were fine but nothing special and the steak was great as was the dessert. The food did not match the price. It was pretty average.
    

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    booty71

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Liked this place very much! The cocktails and food were amazingly delicious, and I saw lots of other plates I’d like to go back and try. The drinks from the bar came a little slow, along with the food, but it was a crowded Saturday night. I shy away from kale, just a fad I songbook like, but Renata made it delicious.
    

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    Jimb

    Portland

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Menu is always changing, sometimes better than others. We had the potato pizza, which actually needed salt. The dishes were ok, but a little hit and miss this time. Crab salad was just ok, beet salad was good (everyone apparently has to have a beet salad on their menu these days). I would rather see some consistent home runs that stay on the menu (with some seasonal changes) than the lottery that seems to be their food. The oxtail pasta was killer good, but very rich.
    

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    janon1987

    Hawaii

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Professional staff.. great wine selection. Well prepared food. Fun menus
    

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    CKeats

    Portland

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Always consistent & really good food. Great wood fired Pizza happy hour as well
    

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    MichaelG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Second time at Renata for my Wife's birthday. Lovely place. Romantic, original, amazing food, drink, and service. We can't wait to go back. Thank you!
    

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    NicelleH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Felt rushed with the prefixed menu. Servers didn’t wait long enough in between courses for us to enjoy
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2018

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Service slow this time, kitchen troubles looked like; 3 out of the six menu items quite good; the others not so much. We’ve eaten here a few times and it’s been great; this time was a little disappointing.
    

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