Renato's: Elegant, Authentic, World Class Golden Palate® Italian in Palm Beach, Florida

Renato’s, a Palm Beach landmark featuring exceptional Italian and Continental cuisine in a gorgeous, refined atmosphere with a fabulous “Capri-esque” courtyard for dining “al fresco” under the shade of the swaying palms in the Ocean breeze or under the stars, has recently been named a Fred Bollaci Enterprises Golden Palate Partner®, recognizing the very best in cuisine and hospitality with a recipe featured in his upcoming memoir! Be sure to check out their lovely, casual sibling, located just steps from Renato’s, Pizza al Fresco, also named a Golden Palate Partner, both restaurants having received the Fred Bollaci Enterprises Golden Palate Certificate of Excellence®. Pizza al Fresco serves amazing Italian-style light, mini pizzas, adorned with the freshest, best ingredients! Pizza al Fresco has a loverly courtyard as well.

Pictured above: the courtyard at Pizza al Fresco.

If you are searching for the perfect place to indulge in an elegant and upscale dining experience look no further.

Nestled in elegant Via Mizner off Palm Beach’s famed Worth Avenue, the world-class shopping street, Renato’s impresses in every way making it the perfect destination for any special occasion. Synonymous for three decades with gourmet cuisine and impeccable service and elegant ambience, accented by soft lighting and elegant décor, Renato’s aims to please and succeeds in doing so.

The menu is vast and eclectic showcasing an impressive selection of Continental cuisine with Italian Flair, and only features the highest quality ingredients, flawlessly executed, combined with a world-class wine list.

Lovely salads!

The extensive menu features traditional favorites, including: Pan Seared Foie Gras, Caramelized Figs & Cranberries, Blackberry Brandy Sauce, Thinly Sliced Seasoned Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio Topped With Arugula & Shaved Parmigiano, Prosciutto e Melone, Crispy Soft Shell Crab, Red Onion, Tomato, Avocado Salsa & Mustard Aioli, Gamberi alla Griglia (Broiled Prawns, Served Over Asparagus with Mustard Aioli & Crispy Capers), Peperoni Arrostiti, (Marinated Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Served Over Homemade Mozzarella With Anchovy), and Misto Di Mare A Freddo, (Cocktail of Jumbo Shrimp, Crab Claws & Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, Dijon Mustard), to name a few of the impressive array of delectable antipasti. Salads include the classic Insalata Caprese, (Bufala Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato, Basil Oil & Aged Balsamic), Insalata Renato, (Radicchio, Arugula, Belgian Endive & Boston Lettuce, Diced Tomato, Shaved Parmigiano), and soups include classic Stracciatella alla Romana (Herbed Spinach & Egg Broth), among others.

There are many excellent Pasta and Risotto options, including: Risotto ai Funghi Risotto with Exotic Mushroom Mix, Chianti Wine, Rosemary & Parmigiano, Risotto all’Aragosta with Saffron Risotto with Maine Lobster, Crabmeat, Sweet Peas & Diced Tomato, Pappardelle con Vitello e Funghi (Fresh Ribbon Pasta With Veal & Wild Mushroom Ragu, Truffle Oil & Shaved Parmigiano, Linguine ai Vongole (Linguine Tossed With Steamed Little Neck Clams, White Wine, Garlic & Clam Broth or optional “Macchiato” With Fresh Tomato Sauce), Rigatoni alla Vodka, Gnocchi al Pesto Genovese (Homemade Dumplings with Basil Pesto, Haricot Verts & Diced Potato), Tagliolini with classic Bolognese Sauce, among others.

Pictured above: freshly made pasta with white truffles and Ossobuco. Below: Branzino with Tomatoes, olives, peppers, and Pernod.

Renato’s features an extensive wine list, with many outstanding reserve selections as well as many thoughtful selections at an approachable price point, and a good list by the glass, and a full cocktail list as well. For a recent dinner, we started with a full-bodied 2011 Terlan PInot Grigio from Alto Adige, and enjoyed a 2011 Brancaia “L’Atraia” a reserve Cabernet blend from Tuscany, which paired well with both the lamb and grouper.Service is Old World and professional–servers wear tuxedos, and the dining room is under the watchful, skillful eyes of Maitre d’ Brad Stapleton, who ensures guests every need is met.

Pictured above: Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad and Pasta Bolognese for lunch, and pictured below, the beautiful al fresco patio, reminiscent of Capri.

Main courses include: Cernia alla Tirreno (Seared Black Grouper with Pernod, Fresh Tomato, Fennel, Black Olive & Spinach Broth Over Soft Polenta), Sautéed Dover Sole With Lemon & White Wine, Salmone Smaltato con Miele (Wild flower Honey Glazed Roasted Salmon, Crab & Corn Flan), Ossobucco Milanese, Herb Crusted Roasted Rack Of Lamb, Filet Mignon au Poivre, Costoletta di Vitello (the Signature Roasted Center Cut Veal Chop, Porcini Mushroom Truffle Sauce) among others. Clearly there is something that will please everyone.