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Renaissance Bistro
955 E. Birch
Brea, CA 92821
Come to Renaissance Bistro and experience Orange County's hidden treasure... Casual Italian cuisine, delicious specialty coffees and decadent desserts.
General Menu
Bistro Brunch
Available Saturdays and Sundays From 9:00am to 4:00pm
All egg dishes are served with our roasted rosemary potatoes, seasonal fruit and cinnamon ciabatta bruschetta.
Three Eggs Any Style
Three eggs served with cinnamon ciabatta bruschetta and our tomato basil salsa.
$6.95
Grilled Italian Sausage & Eggs
Grilled spicy Italian sausage and three eggs any style.
$7.95
Double Smoked Bacon & Eggs
Double smoked bacon and three eggs any style.
$7.75
Italian Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs, Canadian bacon slices and hollandaise served atop grilled ciabatta bread.
$9.95
Fresh Zucchini & Tomato-Basil Frittata
Open faced omelet stuffed with zucchini, baked with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, topped with our fresh roma tomato basil salsa.
$9.95
Italian Four Cheese & Artichoke Omelet
Three egg omelet stuffed with artichoke hearts, mozzarella, provolone, gorgonzola and parmesan cheese.
$10.25
Scrambled Eggs With Garlicky Linguini
Scrambled eggs tossed with garlic, olive oil, red chili flakes, herbs, parmesan cheese and fresh linguini topped with our hollandaise sauce.
$9.25
Grilled Italian Vegetable Scramble
Three eggs scrambled with grilled zucchini, eggplant, roasted red peppers, sauteed red onions, garlic and red chili flakes topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
$9.50
Shrimp Scampi & Mushroom Omelet
Giant tiger prawns sauteed with garlic and fresh mushrooms and folded into an omelet.
$10.95
Brunch Specialties
Available Saturdays and Sundays From 9:00am to 4:00pm
For those looking for something other than eggs, or just looking for something a little extra
Apple Praline French Toast
Grilled ciabatta topped with sliced apples sauteed in a medley of cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar & walnuts.
$9.50
Brie & Strawberry French Toast
Cinnamon ciabatta toast stuffed with brie cheese & grilled golden brown then topped with fresh strawberries & Vermont maple syrup.
$9.95
Strawberry Bruschetta
Toasted cinnamon ciabatta bread covered with fresh sliced strawberries. A great start to a great day!
$6.50
Toasted Cinnamon Bruschetta
Our house bread smeared with butter, sugar & cinnamon then toasted.
$2.95
Side Of Italian Sausage Or Double Smoked Bacon
Choice of Italian Sausage or Double Smoked Bacon
$2.75
Side Of Roasted Rosemary & Garlic Potatoes
$2.50
Antipasti
Roasted Garlic Artichoke Dip
Artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, mozzarella & parmesan cheese served hot with grilled ciabatta for dipping.
$10.25
Fresh Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
Our house ciabatta grilled with extra virgin olive oil & garlic then topped with fresh roma tomatoes & basil. Choose from a Half Order or a Full Order.
$6.25
Bruschetta Trio
Grilled ciabatta topped with tomato basil salsa, roasted garlic artichoke dip & our marinated portobellos.
$10.25
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.
$10.95
Portobello Mushroom Bruschetta
Sliced fresh portobello mushrooms marinated in red wine & balsamic vinegar, sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary and basil & served atop grilled ciabatta bread. Choose from a Half Order or a Full Order.
$6.50
Vegetarian Minestrone Genovese
Rustic country-style soup garnished with herb pesto and parmesan cheese.
$5.75
Soupe Du Jour
"Soup of the Day"
$5.75
Baked Brie
A Renaissance house specialty. Served in a fresh baked machetta roll, presented with freshly cut apples & carrots.
$10.95
Gorgonzola Fondue Crostini
Toasted ciabatta with our Renaissance sargento fondue, a great start to any meal.
$7.75
Bistro Lunch Combinations
Choose Any Two ~ Available Daily till 4:00pm
Half Panini:
Foccacia & Grilled Chicken, Turkey Panini, Roast Beef on Foccacia, Panini Italiano, Tuna & Artichoke on Ciabatta, Grilled Garlic Chicken Panini.
Insalata:
Greek Salad, Baby Organic Lettuces, Caesar Salad, Chinese Chicken Salad.
Petite Pastas:
Cappellini Pomodoro, Fettuccini With A Garlic, Cream Sauce, Penne, Broccoli & Sun Dried, Tomatoes.
Bowl of Soup:
Minestrone or Soupe Du Jour "Soup of the Day"
Bistro Lunch Combination
Choose two different items from the following selections.
$7.95
Paninis
Our sandwiches are not pressed, but they are delicious...
All of our sandwiches include your choice of petite caesar salad, baby organic lettuces or a cup of soup.
Tuna & Artichoke
White Albacore tuna mixed with olive oil, sliced artichoke hearts & capers served on grilled ciabatta bread.
$8.95
Turkey Panini
Sliced turkey, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, sun dried tomato mayonnaise, lettuce & tomatoes all drizzled with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
$9.95
Roast Beef On Foccacia
Lean roast beef, roasted red peppers, lemon aioli, mozzarella cheese & red onions served with au jus for dipping.
$10.95
Chicken Parmigiana
Golden brown breaded chicken breast, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese & our homemade tomato sauce.
$10.50
Grilled Garlic Chicken Breast
Marinated chicken breast, provolone cheese, fresh tomato basil salsa, baby greens, sun dried tomato mayonnaise, & roasted red peppers drizzled with our balsamic vinaigrette served on Il Fornaio’s michetta roll.
$10.25
Panini Italiano
Genoa salami, pepperoni, shredded lettuce, roma tomatoes, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, balsamic vinaigrette & sun dried tomato mayonnaise.
$9.95
Turkey, Bacon & Brie Cheese
Creamy brie cheese, applewood bacon heated & served on a michetta roll with fresh green apples & aioli.
$10.95
Italian Sausage & Peppers
Spicy Italian sausage, roasted peppers, homemade tomato-basil sauce & melted mozzarella.
$9.50
Grilled Chicken On Foccacia
Marinated chicken breast, goat cheese, roasted peppers, aioli & baby lettuces served on rosemary foccacia bread.
$10.50
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.
$9.50
House Specialties
All of the following are served with mashed garlic red potatoes, sauteed fresh vegetables & your choice of petite caesar salad, baby organic lettuces or cup of soup.
Gorgonzola Top Sirloin
A tender 8oz. USDA Prime cut, grilled medium rare & finished in the broiler with aged gorgonzola cheese.
$23.95
Chicken Scallopini
A chicken breast topped with a rich gorgonzola & parmesan cheese cream sauce.
$15.25
Tuscan Chicken
A freshly grilled chicken breast topped with a roasted garlic cream sauce, artichoke hearts & fresh mushrooms.
$16.95
Ribeye Florentina
A tender 16oz."‘cowboy steak." A USDA prime bone-in ribeye, prepared in a classic Florentine style, with fresh garlic, basil, rosemary & extra-virgin olive oil. Grilled medium-rare, unless requested otherwise.
$24.95
Rosemary Chicken Breast
A chicken breast marinated in olive oil, garlic & fresh rosemary.
$14.25
Fresh Salmon Filet
Fresh Atlantic salmon grilled with a light lemon caper sauce.
$16.95
Insalatas
Renaissance Caesar Salad
A true classic. Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese & homemade croutons, tossed in our homemade dressing.
$8.95
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.
$10.95
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.
$10.50
Italian Chopped Salad
Romaine & iceberg lettuces, fresh basil, roma tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, pepperoni slices & genoa salami, tossed with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
$9.95
Chinese Chicken Salad
Fresh sliced chicken breast, oriental won-ton noodles, crispy rice noodles, carrots, & shredded iceberg lettuce tossed in our tangy red ginger dressing.
$9.50
Baby Organic Lettuces
With roma tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts & balsamic vinaigrette.
$8.95
Grilled Garlic Chicken & Vegetables Salad
Diced garlic chicken breast, grilled zucchini, roma tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms & baby lettuces tossed with gorgonzola cheese & balsamic vinegar.
$10.25
Greek Salad
Fresh roma tomatoes, sliced sweet red bell pepper, crisp cucumbers, feta cheese & kalamata olives over fresh romaine & drizzled with our lemon-basil vinaigrette.
$9.50
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.
$10.95
Pasta Specialties
All of the following are served with your choice of petite caesar salad, baby organic lettuces or cup of soup.
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.
$14.95
Pesto Shrimp Linguini
Sauteed tiger shrimp tossed with fresh roma tomatoes & our homemade fresh herb pesto.
$15.95
Penne With Spicy Sausage
Italian sausage, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers & eggplant in a spicy tomato sauce.
$13.95
Portobello & Spinach Linguini
Portobello mushrooms, fresh spinach & roma tomatoes tossed with balsamic vinegar olive oil & garlic.
$13.25
Penne With Grilled Chicken
Portobello mushrooms, fresh spinach & roma tomatoes tossed with balsamic vinegar olive oil & garlic.
$14.25
Rosemary Chicken Ravioli
Tossed with fresh mushrooms & roma tomatoes in a dijon mustard cream sauce.
$13.50
Linguini With Herb Pesto & Tomato Basil Salsa
Tossed with vegetable broth & topped with fresh tomato-basil salsa, fresh herb pesto & grated Parmesan.
$11.95
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.
$14.95
Cappellini Pomodoro
Fresh roma tomatoes, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil & fresh basil garnished with parmesan cheese.
$11.95
Chicken Artichoke Piccata
Tender chicken breast sauteed with artichoke hearts in a sauce of capers, white wine, fresh Italian herbs & butter, tossed with fresh linguini & topped with parmesan cheese.
$14.95
Fettuccini With A Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Broccoli, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, red chili flakes tossed with a roasted garlic & parmesan cream sauce.
$12.50
Vegetable Primavera
A medley of fresh vegetables, feta cheese & linguini tossed with olive oil, Italian herbs, fresh basil & garlic.
$12.25
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.
$15.95
Renaissance Oodles
The ultimate grown-up ‘Mac ‘n Cheese’ dish: penne pasta tossed with a creamy parmesan cheese sauce, a hint of mild goat cheese, lemon, onions & fresh herbs with a lightly browned breadcrumb topping.
$11.75
Vegetables Lasagna
Seasonal fresh vegetables, ricotta cheese, baked with our homemade tomato sauce…our take on a classic.
$12.95
Children's Choice
All of the following are served with a fresh fruit medley with a sweet orange dipping sauce.
Pick A Pasta
Your choice of fettuccini, penne or linguini tossed with our homemade tomato sauce or parmesan cream sauce.
$6.25
Pepperoni Pizza
A michetta roll cut & topped with our homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese & pepperoni.
$6.25
Half Turkey Bacon Panini & Soup
A soft roll with turkey, smoked bacon & melted provolone cheese served with a petite cup of soup of your choice.
$6.25
Specialty Coffees
All the following coffees can be made decaffeinated.
French Roast Coffee
Choice of Caffeinated or Decaffeinated.
$2.95
Cappuccino
Choice of Caffeinated or Decaffeinated.
$4.50
Latte
Choice of Caffeinated or Decaffeinated.
$4.50
Cafe Au Lait
Choice of Caffeinated or Decaffeinated.
$4.50
Espresso
Choice of Caffeinated or Decaffeinated.
$3.25
Mocha Royale
A demitasse of espresso with steamed Ghirredelli hot chocolate milk, topped with a head of fresh whipped cream & Ghiradelli chocolate.
$5.25
Red Eye
Looking for a kick-start? We offer a single or double shot of espresso, then we add coffee to it.
$3.95
Steamers
Warm milk with the Italian flavoring of your choice. A smooth, frothy sweet drink.
$3.95
Chocolate Decadence Chiller
Raspberry sryup, a shot of espresso, Ghiradelli chocolate milk blended smooth & topped with whipped cream.
$5.50
Milky Way Chiller
Caramel syrup, a shot of espresso, Ghiradelli chocolate milk blended smooth & topped with whipped cream.
$5.50
Beverages
Soda ~ 20oz
Choice of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Barqs Root Beer, Lemonade or Iced Tea.
$2.75
Italian Sodas
Club soda with your choice of Hazelnut, Irish Cream, Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Caramel, or Vanilla Torani syrup, then topped with fresh whipped cream.
$2.95
Iced Tea
Unsweetened with a bit of passion fruit flavor.
$2.95
Lemonade
$2.95
Ghiradelli Hot Chocolate
$4.75
Panne Agua Mineral
16oz bottles
$3.75
Pelligrino Sparkling
16oz bottle.
$3.75
Desserts
Tiramisu
Imported from Italy…soft sponge base soaked with vanilla & espresso coffee. Layered with mascarpone cheese & zabaglione cream and then lightly dusted with chocolate.
$7.50
Root Beer Float
$5.50
Almond Biscotti
Italian dipping cookie
$1.95
Catering
BISTRO BROWN BAG LUNCHES
Our box lunch is a comprehensive solution for the executive or business that needs to feed a group of people a scrumptious yet affordable lunch but doesn't want to hassle with the little things, buying plates, silverware, drinks, ect.
Bistro Brown Bag Lunch
The following entrees come boxed with 1/2 sandwich or 1/2 salad, cookie, whole fruit, napkin and all necessary utensils. Make it a whole sandwich or salad for only $1.75 more.
$8.50
SPECIALIZED MENUS ~ BREAKFAST
Minimum order is 15
The Continental ~ Per Person
Seasonal Fruit Medley
Freshly Baked Goods (muffins, bagels, croissants, cinnamon rolls)
Specialty cream cheeses, jams & butter
Assorted Juices
Minimum order is 15
$8.50
The Florentine ~ Per Person
Seasonal Fruit Medley
Freshly Baked Goods (muffins, bagels, croissants, cinnamon rolls)
Specialty cream cheeses, jams & butter
Spinach and Cheese Frittata
Assorted Juices
Minimum order is 15
$12.00
A LA CARTE SELECTIONS ~ APPETIZERS
Half Serves 8 - 12. Full Serves 16 - 20.
Looking for something a little more upscale? With our wide selection of platters, you can mix and match to suit your needs.
Seasonal Fruit Medley
Half or Full order.
$35.00
Baked Brie With Fresh Fruit
Half or Full order.
$45.00
Mozzarella Caprese Skewers
Half or Full Order.
$35.00
Antipasti Platter
Half or Full Order.
$40.00
Bistro Bruschetta Bar
Half or Full order.
$45.00
Artichoke Dip
Half or Full order.
$35.00
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Half or Full order.
$30.00
SPECIALIZED MENUS ~ LUNCHEONS / LIGHT DINING
Minimum order is 15
The Londoner ~ Per Person
Seasonal Fruit and Cheese Medley
Select Sandwich Board with accompaniments
Assorted Gourmet Cookies
Minimum order is 15
$12.00
The Parisian ~ Per Person
Baked Brie w/ fresh fruit
Baby Organic Lettuces
Select Sandwich Board with accompaniments
Assorted Gourmet Cookies
Minimum order is 15
$15.00
The Belgian ~ Per Person
Baby Organic Lettuces
Seasonal Fruit and Cheese Medley
Renaissance Oodles
Ciabatta Bread w/ Garlic Olive Oil
Assorted Mini Pastries and Petit Fours
Minimum order is 15
$18.00
The Roman ~ Per Person
Caesar Salad
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Mozzarella Caprese
Penne with Spicy Sausage
Assorted Mini Pastries and Petit Fours
Minimum order is 15
$20.00
A LA CARTE SELECTIONS ~ INSALATAS
Half Serves 8 - 12. Full Serves 16 - 20.
Looking for something a little more upscale? With our wide selection of platters, you can mix and match to suit your needs.
Baby Organic Lettuces
Half or Full order.
$35.00
Traditional Caesar
Half or Full order.
$30.00
Italian Chopped Salad
Half or Full order.
$40.00
Chicken Waldorf
Half or Full order.
$40.00
Greek Salad
Half or Full order.
$35.00
Penne Vegetable
Half or Full order.
$35.00
Chinese Chicken Salad
Half or Full order.
$35.00
SPECIALIZED MENUS ~ FINE DINING
Minimum order is 15
Tuscan Feast ~ Per Person
Antipasti Tray
Baby Organic Lettuces
Tuscan Chicken Breasts
Sauteed Vegetables
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ciabatta Bread with Garlic Olive Oil
Assorted Gourmet Cookies
Minimum order is 15
$22.00
Florentine Celebration ~ Per Person
Seasonal Fruit Medley
Bistro Bruschetta Bar
Baby Organic Lettuces
Vegetable Pasta Primavera
Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Assorted Mini Pastries and Petit Fours
Minimum order is 15
$25.00
Sicilian Buffet ~ Per Person
Caesar Salad
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Vegetable Pasta Primavera
Blackened Mahi Mahi
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Vegetables
Assorted Mini Pastries and Petit Fours
Minimum order is 15
$32.00
Renaissance Banquet ~ Per Person
Bistro Bruschetta Bar
Baked Brie with Fresh Fruit
Baby Organic Lettuces
Renaissance Oodles
Salmon Filet with Lemon Caper Butter
Sauteed Vegetables
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Assorted Mini Pastries and Petit Fours
Minimum order is 15
$35.00
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Half Serves 8 - 12. Full Serves 16 - 20.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Half or Full order.
$25.00
Sauteed Vegetables
Half or Full order.
$30.00
Homemade Ciabatta & Garlic Olive Oil
Half or Full order.
$15.00
Assorted Gourmet Cookies
Half or Full order.
$25.00
Assorted Mini Pastries and Petit Fours
Half or Full order. Upon availability, assorted key lime bars, carrot cake, tiramisu, ect.
$30.00
A LA CARTE SELECTIONS ~ ENTREES
Half Serves 8 - 12. Full Serves 16 - 20.
Looking for something a little more upscale? With our wide selection of platters, you can mix and match to suit your needs.
Select Sandwich Board
Half or Full order of 1/2 Sandwiches with all the fixings neatly served on the side.
$65.00
Renaissance Oodles
Half or Full order of Penne pasta tossed with a creamy parmesan cheese sauce, a hint of mild goat cheese, lemon zest and fresh herbs with a lightly browned breadcrumb topping.
$60.00
Penne With Spicy Sausage
Half or Full order of Italian sausage, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers and eggplant in a spicy tomato sauce.
$70.00
Blackened Chicken Fettuccini
Half or Full order of Tender medallions of chicken, garlic, fresh mushrooms, fresh zucchini, ripe roma tomatoes and fettuccini, tossed in a light tomato cream sauce with cajun blackening.
$75.00
Vegetable Pasta Primavera
Half or Full order of Penne pasta with freshly sauteed vegetables, garlic, fresh basil, red pepper flakes, butter and extra virgin olive oil.
$55.00
Chicken Artichoke Piccatta
Half or Full order of Tender chicken breast sauteed with artichoke hearts in a sauce of capers, white wine, fresh herbs and butter, tossed with fresh linguini.
$70.00
Fettuccini In A Garlic Cream Sauce
Half or Full order of Broccoli, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, and red chili flakes tossed in a roasted garlic and parmesan cheese sauce.
$65.00
Penne With Fresh Salmon
Half or Full order of Penne pasta topped with medallions of fresh sauteed salmon in a spicy tomato cream sauce, with olive oil, fresh basil, sun dried tomatoes and finished with parmesan cheese.
$80.00
Rosemary Chicken Ravioli
Half or Full order. Tossed with fresh mushrooms and roma tomatoes in a dijon mustard cream sauce.
$65.00
Chicken Bolognese Lasagna
Half or Full order. Layers of fresh pasta, ricotta cheese and our homemade chianti and chicken bolognese.
$60.00
Vegetable Lasagna
Half or Full order. Layers of fresh pasta, ricotta cheese, seasonal vegetables and a homemade tomato sauce.
$55.00
Tuscan Chicken
Half or Full order of Whole tender chicken breast with artichoke hearts and fresh mushrooms in a roasted garlic cream sauce.
$75.00
