Renzo's Bar Cafe Italiano

Address: 46 New Quay Promenade Docklands, VIC - map - contact details
Cuisines: Italian, Pizza

Renzo's Bar Cafe Italiano

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DAYS OF BUSINESS

Mon - Fri:11:30am to 10:30pm
Sat - Sun:12:00pm to 11:00pm
Situated in the heart of Docklands, Renzo's Bar was the first café/bar to open in the precinct. Stylish and modern it exudes a warm and vibrant atmosphere. Renzo's seats 160 people with an outdoor area and serves authentic Italian cuisine and wood fired pizza. Owners Renzo and Anna Mammolito with their combined experience in hospitality, owned a well known and successful restaurant in Armadale, Café Renzi, for six years.

Chef

Renzo Mammolito

Price Guide

Entrée $10.50 - $20.50, Main $16.50 - $29.50, Dessert $10.50 - $16.50

Payment Options

Cash, Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Diners, Eftpos

Features

Licensed, Outside dining area, Secure parking, Smoking area, Takeaway, Water views, Wheelchair access

Ambience

Child-friendly, Contemporary, Live music, Relaxed, Romantic, Traditional

Food

Gluten Free, Vegetarian option

Styles

Sit down

Suitable For

Business lunch/dinner

Restaurant areas and private dining

Area name Capacity seated Capacity standing
Entire Restaurant 160 n/a
 
Main Menu    Breakfast Menu    set menu - 4 courses - $45 to $68 (doc)
Breads
Bruschetta : oven-baked bread topped with: fresh tomato, extra virgin olive oil, basil and garlic 10.00
Bruschetta Con Melanzane : oven-baked bread, topped with: roasted eggplant, mozzarella cheese and herbs 10.00
Bruschetta Con Bocconcini : oven-baked bread, topped with: tomato, bocconcini cheese, and basil 11.50
Garlic Focaccia : oven-baked bread, topped with: garlic, mozzarella cheese and oregano 10.00
Herb Focaccia : oven-baked bread, topped with: pesto, mozzarella cheese and oregano 10.00
Plain Focaccia : oven-baked bread with: oregano and olive oil 8.50
Entree
Zuppa Del Giorno : soup of the day 12.00
Tortellini in Brodo : homemade chicken broth, with cheese filled tortellini 13.50
Antipasto All’Italiana : a selection of Italian style appetizers (for two 26.00) 17.50
Squazzata di Cozze : fresh mussels, tomato, white wine, olive oil, and herbs. 17.50
Bresaola: air cured thinly sliced beef fillet with parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil 16.50
Salmone Curato : in-house cured Atlantic salmon thinly sliced served with dill mayonnaise 18.50
Crocchette di Pollo : homemade chicken croquettes, mixed salad and avocado dressing 16.50
Calamari con Rucola : fried calamari with rocket leaves, balsamic vinegar and olive oil 18.50
Funghi Ripieni : swiss mushrooms filled with vegetables, breadcrumbs, parmesan, topped with fontina cheese served on a red capsicum sauce 17.00
Ostriche Allo Champagne : fresh tasmanian oysters with champagne vinaigrette and avocado. (Dz $34.00) 19.00
Salsicce con Polenta : grilled pork sausages with a chilli & tomato sauce served with grilled polenta 17.50
Fegatini alla Veneziana : fresh chicken livers pan fried with onion, white wine, served with rice pilaf 17.50
Gamberi al Peperoncino : tiger prawns, with fresh chilli, tomato & white wine served with rice pilaf 20.50
Trippa alla Romana : tripe cooked in rich tomato & chilli sauce 17.50
Fagottino di Granchio : crispy envelope filled with crabmeat served with a brandy and bisque sauce 19.50
Pasta and Risotto
Risotto Con Anatra E Funghi Porcini : risotto with porcini mushrooms and duck, entree/ main 19.00/23.00
Risotto Con Gamberi : risotto with fresh prawns, entree/ main 19.50/24.50
Risotto Con Barbabietola E Spinaci : risotto with beetroot and spinach, entree/ main 16.50/20.50
Gnocchi Gorgonzola : homemade gnocchi with a gorgonzola sauce, entree/ main 18.00/22.00
Pappardelle Al Ragù Con Polpette: homemade ribbon pasta with a beef, tomato and meatball ragù, entree/ main 16.50/20.50
Fusilli Con Melanzane : spiral shape pasta with eggplant, olives, napoli sauce, fresh herbs, entree/ main 16.50/20.50
Crespelle alla Fiorentina: crepes rolled with ricotta and spinach, served with a napoli sauce, entree/ main($17.50 for two $26.00) 17.50/21.50
Farfalle Al Salmone : bow tie shaped pasta with smoked salmon, cream, brandy and tomato sauce, entree/ main 17.50/21.50
Fettuccine Panna E Pollo : long flat shaped pasta with cream, mushrooms and chicken pieces, entree/ main 17.50/21.50
Curry Rigatoni : short tube pasta with cream, brandy, curry mushrooms and ham, entree/ main 16.50/20.50
Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare : flat long pasta with fresh mixed seafood, olive oil, white wine & garlic, entree/ main 21.50/25.50
Lasagne Con Verdure : filled with roasted vegetable, topped with béchamel, cheese, pesto and napoli sauce. (Main) 19.50
Spaccatelle Alla Genovese : short semolina pasta with green beans, pesto & potatoes, entree/ main 16.50/20.50
Pasta Di Riso Con Salsa Di Noci E Zucchini (Gluten Free) : rice pasta with walnuts, olive oil salsa and zucchini, entree/ main 16.50/20.50
Penne Amatriciana : tube-shaped pasta w/pancetta, tomato, chilli & herbs, entree/ main 16.50/20.50
(Entree/ Main)
Pizza
Margherita : tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil 15.50
Napoletana : tomato, mozzarella, black olives, anchovies 16.00
Capricciosa: tomato, mozzarella, smoked ham, mushrooms, olives 17.50
Pizza Con Rucola : tomato, rocket, prosciutto, parmesan 18.50
Pizza Alla Pescatora : tomato, mozzarella, mixed seafood 21.50
Al Salmone : tomato, fior di latte cheese, smoked salmon, caviar 19.50
Pizza Genovese : pesto, sundried tomatoes, roasted peppers, goat cheese 17.50
Patate : mozzarella, potatoes, caramelized onion, rosemary, parmesan 17.50
Quattro Formaggi : tomato, mozzarella, gorgonzola, fontina, parmesan shavings 18.00
Ortolana : tomato, mozzarella, roasted capsicum, eggplant, zucchini, olives, spinach leaves 17.50
Tropicana : tomato, mozzarella, smoked virginia ham, pineapple 16.50
Ai Funghi Porcini : tomato, mozzarella, porcini mushrooms 19.50
Calabrese : hot salami, mozzarella, tomato, olives & chilli 18.50
Calzone : folded pizza with sausages, peas, onion, tomato, cheese 18.00
Pizza Al Tonno : tomato, mozzarella, tuna, capers, spanish onion 18.00
Meat and Fish
Saltimbocca alla Romana : veal scaloppine topped with prosciutto, sage, white wine sauce served with roasted vegetables and one semolina gnocchi romana 27.50
Bistecca alla Toscana : grilled rib eye steak, served with roasted vegetable and a red wine sauce 29.50
Braciole di Maiale : roulade of pork fillet, with ham, fresh herbs, garlic, served on a bed of puree potato and salsa verde 26.50
Ossobuco Alla Milanese : veal shanks, braised in beef stock, wine tomato and herbs served with saffron rice 27.50
Pollastro : grilled deboned baby chicken served on a mushroom polenta, drizzled with truffle and parmesan oil 27.50
Vitello al Limone: veal scaloppine with a lemon sauce served with beans provencal 26.50
Cotoletta Valdostana: crumbed veal, pan fried, topped with fontina cheese served on a bed of grilled zucchini 26.50
Fish and Chips : fish of the day in beer batter served with chips 26.50
Anatra al Campari : rosted duck served with spinach finished with an orange & campari sauce 29.00
Insalata di Pollo : grilled fillets of chicken breast, served on a bed of mixed lettuce, avocado, olives, tomato, cucumbers, balsamic and olive oil 25.50
Salad
Campagnola : garden salad, tomato, olives and cucumber 7.50
Spinaci : spinach leaves, sundried tomatoes, bocconcini cheese 7.50
Rucola : rocket leaves, shaved parmesan cheese 7.50
Spinaci Saltati : sautee spinach 8.50
Verdure Saltate : sautee vegetables 7.50
Patatine : chips 6.50
Patate Arrosto : roasted potatoes with rosemary and garlic 6.50
Insalata Caprese : fior di latte cheese, tomato, fresh basil 15.50
Insalata Cesare : cos lettuce, bacon, egg, anchovies, croutons, caeser dressing & parmesan shavings 16.50
Dessert
Selection of Pastries and Cakes, Baked Daily in House, Which Include: apple crumble, strawberry swirl cheesecake, chocolate mars cake, etc... See DISPLAY at the bar counter from10.50
Tiramisú: Italian-style coffee trifle 11.50
Torta al Limone : lemon tart served with King Island double cream 10.50
Frutta Mista : fresh seasonal fruit salad 10.50
Gelati Misti : selection of homemade gelato 10.50
Zuccotto : sponge and ice cream cake with candied fruit, nuts and chocolate 11.50
Torta di Mele : upside down apple tart served with a butterscotch sauce and double cream 11.50
Crespelle alle Fragole : strawberry crepes in a berry sauce, served with vanilla beans ice cream 12.50
Formaggi Misti : a selection of Italian cheeses, served with nuts and fruit 16.50
Pizza Dolce : hazelnut and chocolate spread, chopped hazelnuts, frangelico liqueur 16.50
All efforts have been made by www.menulog.com.au to ensure the accuracy of this restaurant's menus at the time of publishing. However, we cannot guarantee that the menu or prices will be valid at the time of your visit.
All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD$) unless otherwise specified.
This menu was last updated on 14/11/09.

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Overall 8.8
Food 9
Value 8.5
Speed 9

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Overall 9.5 - Food 10, Ambience 8, Value 10, Service 10

Went to Renzo's in April 2011 with some friends on a Saturday night. We sat in the dining area outdoors overlooking the water. It wasn't very busy for a Saturday night, then again it wasn't the most perfect weather either. I ordered 'Linguine ai frutti di mare' and it was superb! It was well presented and tasted wonderful. I thought it was priced quite well for such a lovely meal. Very filling! We were looked after throughout our entire dining experience. This is a place I'll to recommended to family and friends and I'll revisit there again.   (Kye - See my reviews (19) - May, 2011)

Overall 8.5 - Food 9, Ambience 9, Value 8, Service 8

Renzo's provided a fantastic night out for dinner for my birthday. The service was excellent, as was the food, and I found it extremely professional that they called to confirm my booking on the day.

When my mum called up to see if we could bring a cake, to her surprise they told her they actually could provide one made in-house. The cake turned out to be wonderful.

My only complaint would be that although the wine was replenished, the boys' beers were left unattended to - they were only served one beer in a two-hour period. The restaurant was not particularly busy, so we didn't really understand this. Overall though, the experience was great and I, as well as my entire party, felt as though we would definitely eat there again.   (Cole James - See my reviews (3) - April, 2009)

Overall 4.5 - Food 4, Ambience 7, Value 2, Service 5

What a dreadful experience.. two of us ordered the Saltimbocca alla Romana : veal scaloppine topped with prosciutto, sage, white wine sauce served with roasted vegetables and one semolina gnocchi romana..well the only thing easily identified on the plate was the gnocchi. The veal was more like the sole of a worn out shoe and the roasted vegetables were soggy small and burnt. We asked for chips with our mains and received them as an entree which was just as well as the mains didn't arrive until some time after we had finished our first bottle.   (Jet - See my reviews (6) - January, 2009)

Overall 8.3 - Food 8, Ambience 8, Value 7, Service 10

great friendly service, everyone in our group of ten enjoyed their meals which came to us in reasonable time, great night, would definitely go dine there again.   (July, 2008)

Overall 7.3 - Food 8, Ambience 5, Value 7, Service 9

Great food, Fast service. Good outdoor aera. Fantastic choice any night even before the football   (June, 2008)

Overall 6.8 - Food 3, Ambience 8, Value 7, Service 9

Great service and great ambience but the food was appalling, I ordered the baby chicken and it had skin tougher than leather and it was crispy and burnt, my friend had risotto and could only eat a couple of mouthfuls. Was a dissapointing experience.   (See my reviews (2) - May, 2008)

Overall 5 - Food 5, Ambience 5, Value 5, Service 5

took as ages to get our food, I have ordered rissoto, got rice instead   (March, 2008)

Overall 8.5 - Food 8, Ambience 9, Value 8, Service 9

It was a pleasant evening, especial with 2 toddlers in the group, it was very child freindly and made our night very relaxing.   (February, 2008)

Overall 8 - Food 10, Ambience 6, Value 9, Service 7

Food excellent, it was a little noisy and they packed people in, so not much room to move. Service at times was a little slow, probably because it was always packed, and not enough staff to handle it. Staff were polite and looked happy.   (February, 2008)

Overall 8.8 - Food 9, Ambience 8, Value 9, Service 9

Very good food and service. it was NYE and very hot and i unfortunately suffered from heat exhaustion, the staff were excellent in assisting me. I would like to vist Rennzos again. under more NORMAL conditions. Also thank you to the staff who had a lot to cope with on this abnormally hot evening.   (January, 2008)

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"The menu offers the usual Italian, with some less familiar dishes (spaccatelle pasta with pumpkin, chickpeas and sage), and outstandingly good pizza..."

N/A, Qantas Magazine - April 2005
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