RENZO’S OF BOCA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Renzo’s is the true meaning of family affair; papa Renzo Sciortino runs the show with the invaluable assistance of his lovely wife Sara; daughters Beatrice, Susanna, and Sabrina; and sons-in-law Cosimo, Chris and Jamie. And you’ll likely see any of the six grandkids as well, especially around lunchtime. Originally from Sicily, Renzo opened his first restaurant on Long Island with no prior experience but what he learned from his mother. “It was just a passion”. A passion that led him to embrace healthy cooking that uses only the freshest high quality ingredients and the finest extra virgin olive oils.
Celebrating eighteen years in the same location, Renzo’s of Boca succeeds in providing both heart healthy and traditional Italian cooking in a warm and friendly setting. With the 2003 addition of a second dining room and a dark wood full service bar, Renzo’s offers the chance to enjoy casual conversation and a drink before your meal. From musical entertainment that sets the mood, to familiar and efficient service, Renzo’s of Boca is ideal for any occasion - and a meal you won’t soon forget. And please be prepared to be treated like family.
RENZO’S CAFÉ & PIZZERIA
In 2004 the family opened Renzo’s Café and Pizzeria on Federal Highway, and in 2009, Renzo’s Pizzeria on West Yamato Road and 441, which offers an extensive take out menu, as well as delivery and a few casual sidewalk tables (more available during the cooler months). Pizza, pannini, stromboli, calzones, and other traditional “pizza parlor” fare as well as chicken wings and salads are available at both, with a hearty selection of wines at the Café. The same dedication to quality, value and friendly service that has made Renzo’s of Boca a great success story, can be felt in everything the Sciortino family does.
PRIVATE PARTIES / CATERING
Renzo’s of Boca offers meeting and gathering space for parties and corporate outings large and small. Whether it’s an office meeting of 20 or a joyous family function for 160, we will provide you with a dining and party experience that will meet and exceed your needs. For more information, please call Beatrice at 561-994-3495.
ACCOLADES & AWARDS
Renzo's Café - From Boca Magazine
There's something about Lorenzo Sciortino's classy little Italian café that tells you you're going to get a very good meal before you take your first bite. Maybe it's the rustic-elegant décor - dappled yellow walls the color of the evening sun, the mural of a Tuscan village that dominates the small dining room, the quality of its materials and accoutrements.
Or maybe it's just the savory aromas of pizzas baking in the large gas-fired oven or how how good all the plates look as you watch servers ferrying them from kitchen to table or how Sciortino's customers dig into their food with undisguised pleasure.
Renzo's turns out some of the finest pizza's in town, thin yet crispy crusts, properly blistered around the edges, garnished judiciously in the Italian manner. The pesto pizza is irresistible, releasing a wickedly garlicky cloud as it's pulled out of the oven. What may be even better is the lusty mozzarella, ricotta, spinach and sausage calzone, which comes with a splash of sweet-tasting tomato sauce and will easily satiate two.
And we haven't even talked about the pastas and house-made lasagna, the hot and cold paninis and New Orleans-style muffelettas, or the desserts much better than those at your average pizzeria. But, then, it's not polite to talk with your mouth full.
From Zagats Americas Top Italian Restaurants
“Owner Renzo Sciortino makes you feel like you are dining in his home at this traditional Italian in Boca Raton that beats the competition thanks to flavorful Sicilian fare; an expansion to two rooms means getting in is easier.”
From Zagat Survey 2006
“Renzo is always around and his daughters serve bread and wine making this authentic Boca Southern Italian the epitome of a family run place; it’s delicious, authentic dishes are voted worth the price with the majority insisting you won’t be disappointed.”
- Rated Excellent for food and service
From Zagat 2003
“Fans feel like family feasting in Renzo’s living room on obscene portions of tasty fresh pasta and other Italian classics.”
“It’s crowded even out of season thanks to its popularity with the locals.”
“The stomachs of Boca have spoken!”
REVIEW FROM "JEFF EATS"
Renzo's Café & Pizzeria - September 19, 2006
Renzo’s Cafe & Pizzeria “combines” the best of both worlds. Imagine a Southern Italian Restaurant, that some-how manages to combine the terrific pizzas, strombolis, calzones and hot/cold subs that your favorite “linoleum” neighborhood pizza joint makes, with your favorite “upscale” joint’s delicious soups, salads, pastas, veal, chicken and fish dishes and you “got” Renzo’s.
Just so we understand each other, this is not a “fancy joint.” Tee-shirts/shorts are just fine. Renzo’s is housed in a free-standing building located on Federal Highway. If you are “not looking” for this joint, you will probably drive right by it. Renzo’s has an indoor dining room which seats 54. The decor is “one step” above, the usual “pizza & pasta” joints that dot the South Florida landscape. One of Renzo’s gimmicks is that you don’t “dine” on formica, instead you “dine”on formica which is covered with a sheet of white butcher paper. In addition to the indoor dining, Renzo’s has a front and a rear patio. Combined, these patios seat over 100 people. Renzo’s decor, although nothing “extra-ordinary,” has a subtle charm, which I think you will be “charmed by.”
Over the past two years, I have eaten at Renzo’s at least 5 times. This joint will literally make you any type of pizza that your heart desires. You want thick crust, you got thick crust. You want extra thin crust, you got extra thin crust. Hopefully, you get the picture. Renzo’s menu “features” 21 different “gourmet” pizzas and like I said, Renzo’s will make you what you want. The pizza is excellent.
I have tried Renzo’s veal parmigiana, chicken parmigiana, veal milanese, stuffed shells and sausage/peppers/onions and these dishes “don’t” taste like a pizza joint’s stuff. These entrees were as good as the stuff, that I have eaten at many “white table cloth” joints.
The most expensive item on Renzo’s menu is the Renzo’s Deluxe Pizza which goes for $22. You absolutely-positively can “get out” of this joint for (dinner for 2) under $30 (tax and tip included).
Renzo’s is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Give this joint a try and let me know what you think.
