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955 E. Birch St. Brea, CA 92821

714-256-2233 

http://www.renaissancebistro.com  

955 E. Birch St. Brea CA 92821

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  • Italian
    Sun 10am-9pm, Mon-Thu 11:30am-9pm, Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm
    $$$ $$$
  • All Major Credit Cards, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, cash, check, ATM/Debit
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
    Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
  • Beer/Wine
    Accepted
    Lot Available
Description

One of Brea's better restaurants, with a loyal local following. The menu is vast, including panini, pastas and salads. Dependable favorites include the chicken parmigiana fettuccini and the home-made minestrone soup, while at brunch the brie French toast is a must. Good-value lunch combos and live entertainment some weekends (including the fantastic Scott Sechman) are further draws.








  • 2009 | Best French Toast

    Brunch menus can be so dull, what with the same old eggs Benedict and short stacks being thrown around at every restaurant, but Renaissance Bistro offers something spectacular to break up the monotony: brie-and-strawberry French toast. Delicious crostinis are battered in whipped egg, then placed on the grill, with Brie spread like butter between two pieces. After being grilled, this $10 masterpiece is then smothered in maple syrup and sprinkled with fresh-cut strawberries to make a breakfast... More »

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  • Grub Guide

    Grub Guide

    Thu, June 01, 2006

    Visit the rest of Orange County's best damn dining guide at ocweekly.com/food, where it says "Where to Eat Now" on the right side of the screen. If there are any bugs with it, e-mail Gustavo at garellano@ocweekly.com with your complaints! DINNER... More »

  • Looking for Love in All the Right Pastas

    Looking for Love in All the Right Pastas

    Thu, November 07, 2002

    Photo by Jeanne RiceRenaissance Bistro is a second-date restaurant: classy, pricey, but not so classy and pricey that your date thinks you're trying too hard. You'll get originality points for being able to locate an independent eatery in Brea, a... More »

Main Menu
Antipasti
$10.00
$5.00
Roasted Garlic Artichoke Dip
artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, mozzarella & parmesan cheese served hot with grilled ciabatta for dipping.
$10.00
$5.00
Fresh Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
our house ciabatta grilled with extra virgin olive oil & garlic then topped with fresh roma tomatoes & basil.
$10.00
$5.00
Bruschetta Trio
grilled ciabatta topped with tomato basil salsa, roasted garlic artichoke dip & our marinated portobellos.
$10.00
$5.00
Garlic Pan-roasted Jumbo Shrimp
our version of the classic ?shrimp scampi.? jumbo shrimp pan-roasted with lots of garlic, red crushed chili, olive oil, white wine & parsley, stacked over sliced ciabatta.
$10.00
$5.00
Portobello Mushroom Bruschetta
thinly sliced fresh portobello mushrooms marinated in red wine & balsamic vinegar, saut?ed & served atop grilled ciabatta bread.
$10.00
$5.00
Vegetarian Minestrone Genovese Or Soup Du Jour
rustic country-style soup garnished with herb pesto.
$10.00
$5.00
Baked Brie
a renaissance house specialty. served in a fresh baked il fornaio machetta roll, presented with freshly cut apples & carrots. enough to share.
$10.00
$5.00
Gorgonzola Fondue Crostini
toasted ciabatta with our renaissance sargento fondue, perfect for two.
Insalatas
$12.00
$8.00
Renaissance Caesar Salad
a true classic. romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese & homemade croutons, tossed in our homemade dressing. with a grilled chicken breast | with grilled salmon
$12.00
$8.00
Renaissance Cobb Salad
fresh greens, diced chicken breast, tomatoes, chopped hard boiled eggs, gorgonzola cheese, crisp bacon & our homemade croutons tossed in a sun dried tomato vinaigrette dressing.
$12.00
$8.00
Chicken Pasta Salad
diced garlic chicken breast, baby field greens & penne pasta tossed with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, roma tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese & balsamic vinegar.
$12.00
$8.00
Italian Chopped Salad
romaine & iceberg lettuces, fresh basil, roma tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, pepperoni slices & genoa salami, tossed with our balsamic vinaigrette.
$12.00
$8.00
Chinese Chicken Salad
fresh sliced chicken breast, oriental won-ton noodles, crispy rice noodles, shredded iceberg lettuce & green onions tossed in our tangy red ginger dressing.
$12.00
$8.00
Baby Organic Lettuces
with roma tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts & balsamic vinaigrette.
$12.00
$8.00
Grilled Garlic Chicken & Vegetable Salad
diced garlic chicken breast, grilled zucchini , roma tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms & baby lettuces tossed with gorgonzola cheese & balsamic vinegar.
$12.00
$8.00
Greek Salad
fresh roma tomatoes, sliced sweet red bell pepper, crisp cucumbers, feta cheese, oregano & kalamata olives over fresh romaine & drizzled with lemon-basil vinaigrette.
$12.00
$8.00
Renaissance Chicken Waldorf
tender chunks of chicken breast, crisp apples, pears, golden raisins, grapes & toasted walnuts tossed with romaine lettuce & a light creamy orange zest dressing.
Paninis
All Of Our Sandwiches Include Your Choice Of Petite Caesar Salad, Baby Organic Lettuces Or Cup Of Soup.
$12.00
$8.00
Tuna & Artichoke
white albacore tuna mixed with olive oil, sliced artichoke hearts & capers served on grilled ciabatta bread.
$12.00
$8.00
Turkey Panini
sliced turkey, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, sun dried tomato mayonnaise, lettuce & tomatoes all drizzled with our balsamic vinaigrette.
$12.00
$8.00
Roast Beef On Foccacia
lean roast beef, roasted red peppers, lemon aioli & red onions served with au jus for dipping.
$12.00
$8.00
Chicken Parmigiana
golden brown breaded chicken breast, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese & our homemade tomato sauce.
$12.00
$8.00
Grilled Garlic Chicken Breast
marinated chicken breast, provolone cheese, fresh tomato basil salsa, baby greens & roasted peppers.
$12.00
$8.00
Panini Italiano
genoa salami, pepperoni, shredded lettuce, roma tomatoes, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, balsamic vinaigrette & sun dried tomato mayonnaise.
$12.00
$8.00
Italian Sausage & Peppers
spicy italian sausage, roasted peppers, homemade tomato-basil sauce & melted mozzarella.
$12.00
$8.00
Grilled Chicken Foccacia
marinated chicken breast, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, lemon aioli & baby lettuces served on fresh rosemary foccacia bread.
$12.00
$8.00
Portobello Mushroom
sauteed fresh portobello mushrooms marinated with red wine vinegar & balsamic vinegar, olive oil & garlic served with lemon aioli, tomato basil salsa & baby greens on toasted ciabatta bread.
Pasta Specialties
All Of The Following Are Served With Your Choice Of Petite Caesar Salad, Baby Organic Lettuces Or Cup Of Soup
$15.00
$9.00
Blackened Chicken Fettuccini
tender medallions of chicken, garlic, fresh mushrooms, fresh zucchini, ripe roma tomatoes & fettuccini, tossed in a light tomato cream sauce with cajun blackening.
$15.00
$9.00
Pesto Shrimp Linguini
sauteed tiger shrimp tossed with fresh roma tomatoes & our homemade fresh herb pesto.
$15.00
$9.00
Penne With Spicy Sausage
italian sausage, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers & eggplant in a spicy tomato sauce.
$15.00
$9.00
Penne With Grilled Chicken
sauteed broccoli, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, fresh basil, red pepper flakes & extra-virgin olive oil.
$15.00
$9.00
Rosemary Chicken Ravioli
tossed with fresh mushrooms & roma tomatoes in a dijon mustard cream sauce.
$15.00
$9.00
Linguini With Herb Pesto & Tomato Basil Salsa
tossed with vegetable broth & topped with fresh tomato-basil salsa, fresh herb pesto & grated parmesan. add a grilled chicken breast
$15.00
$9.00
Chicken Parmigiana Fettuccini
golden brown breaded chicken breast, our homemade tomato-basil sauce topped with melted mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, served over fettuccini with garlic steamed broccoli.
$15.00
$9.00
Cappellini Pomodoro
fresh roma tomatoes, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil & fresh basil garnished with parmesan cheese. add a blackened chicken breast
$15.00
$9.00
Chicken Artichoke Piccata
tender chicken breast sauteed with artichoke hearts in a sauce of capers, white wine, fresh herbs & butter, tossed with fresh linguini.
$15.00
$9.00
Fettuccini With A Creamy Parmesan Sauce
broccoli, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, red chili flakes tossed with a roasted garlic & parmesan cream sauce. add a grilled chicken breast
$15.00
$9.00
Penne With Fresh Salmon
penne pasta topped with medallions of fresh sauteed salmon in a spicy tomato cream sauce, with olive oil, fresh basil, sun dried tomatoes & finished with parmesan cheese.
$15.00
$9.00
Renaissance Oodles
the ultimate grown-up mac an cheese dish: penne pasta tossed with a creamy parmesan cheese sauce, a hint of mild goat cheese, lemon zest & fresh herbs with a lightly browned breadcrumb topping.
Items From The Grill
All Of The Following Are Served With Mashed Garlic Red Potatoes, Saut?ed Fresh Vegetables & Your Choice Of Petite Caesar Salad, Baby Organic Lettuces Or Cup Of Soup.
$25.00
$12.00
Grilled Filet Mignon
marinated with garlic, balsamic vinegar & fresh herbs, grilled to a perfect medium rare. sliced & served with a portobello mushroom merlot sauce.
$25.00
$12.00
Chicken Scallopini
a chicken breast topped with a rich gorgonzola & parmesan cheese cream sauce.
$25.00
$12.00
Ribeye Florentina
a tender, juicy, usda choice bone-in ribeye prepared in a classic florentine style. grilled medium-rare unless requested otherwise.
$25.00
$12.00
Rosemary Chicken Breast
a chicken breast marinated in olive oil, garlic & fresh rosemary.
$25.00
$12.00
Fresh Salmon Filet
fresh atlantic salmon grilled with a light lemon caper sauce.
$25.00
$12.00
Fresh Fish Of The Day
your server will describe today is fresh fish selections.
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