What a wonderful and quaint little restaurant. The atmosphere was nice, quiet and intimate. We absolutely loved our server. He was very knowledgable about the menu and made excellent recommendations. He was very personable and made us feel like we were the only customers that he had. The food was super yummy. The Bruschetta was my fave but all was delicious. I would definitely recommend. We were visiting from Texas, and absolutely loved Minneapolis. This lovely restaurant was a perfect way to wrap up our trip.
Susan Buettner Albrecht
+5
Great food! I had the lobster gnocchi with a saffron cream sauce and hubby had the butternut squash ravioli - both divine! The complimentary bread is to die for and we definitely did not have room for dessert...but did anyways and were NOT disappointed! A shout out to our waitress Haley - she is awesome :) Very personable and knowledgeable. We will be back! the only drawback is the very limited parking. Idea for Rinata - offer Valet parking or even offer a car service for people who live within a ten mile radius :)
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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.
Great evening at Rinata. After a slight challenge figuring out where the front door was, we were greeted with a warm and friendly welcome. Service was outstanding, very friendly, helpful in explaining the menu, and very attentive to our table throughout the evening. The food was amazing, off the charts fantastic!! So flavorful! So many options on the menu. Can't wait to visit again and try something different from the menu. I had the chicken piccata and my wife had the canelonni. Both dishes were absolutely wonderful!! We ended our evening with a simple canolli which was so creamy delicious and a fun crunch with hazelnuts. Just wished they had Itallian pannetoni for Christmas. The atmosphere was the only thing lacking in the experience. A bit of a whole in the wall atmosphere, but the service and food more than made up for it. I would highly recommend and hope to visit again!!
Had the Bucatini which was really good. Meat sauce was some of the best I’ve had. Good service, free bread for the table. Bruschetta also fantastic. Atmosphere is solid inside. Might have to wait a bit or get a reservation on the weekend. Good option if you are in the mood for high quality pasta.
Christian Isaac (LeoLife)
+5
Tried Rinata for a Friday date night. We got there around 5:30pm and were seated very fast. It did start to pick up a bit later. If you're planning on going around 7:00pm I would recommend making a reservation. The house Cabernet was delicious. I wish you could order a bottle of it for the table. We got the Ravioli which was also very good. Loved supporting this smaller business with a very friendly staff. Will be back to try the Spaghetti and Creme Brulee.
Great food and the service was perfect! This is a nice spot for a date night or large dinner. I recommend the pizza or pasta for a classic Italian dinner. It’s a nice area too if you’re hopping around for drinks and dinner. They have a great selection of wine too and fair bottle prices!
A true Minneapolis hidden gem. Been coming for years— always incredible service and delicious food. The server explained the pastas are made in house, and you can definitely tell in the taste. I have a big loud family, with small children and crazy adults, and I have never once felt uneasy or unwelcome at Rinata. Truly a very enjoyable atmosphere, the servers are nice and knowledgeable, and the food is great. And whenever I have friends in town this is a spot I come and can count on for a good night. They get it right every time!
A hidden gem in minneapolis! Service was good & to top it off, the food was fresh! Ended dinner with lemon-cello shots, will be back again! Must try!
Hands down the most delicious and authentic tasting Italian food I’ve ever had in MN! It is extremely rare to find a place with great quality and tasting food along with reasonable prices. I find that Italian food tends to be more on the expensive side, but not Rinata. I was incredibly shocked at how well priced everything was for how high quality everything was. And the service was just as amazing too! I went in for the Sunday date night special priced at $25 for four courses which includes bread/olive oil, an appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert. Every single thing I ordered not limited to the complimentary bread and oil was delicious. Everything was perfectly prepared and seasoned. I am grateful that this was my last meal I was able to eat out before all the quarantine stuff was happening. If they are open for takeout, I will gladly be back! I can’t wait for Rinata to open their doors officially again once the quarantine is over!
This is the best Italian restaurant I have been to in the US. It tasted natural and authentic, and the servers were super sweet and friendly. The restaurant itself was cozy and a good place to sit down and chat. I had the pappardelle and cannoli for dessert. My friends also loved their food. Everything was exquisite!!
Delicious food paired with a relaxing atmosphere. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu!
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