Renzo's
Neighborhood Italian with safe wine choices
St. Petersburg · St. Petersburg · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed February 22, 2026
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First Impression
Renzo's plays it safe with a wine list that won't offend anyone or surprise anyone. The list leans heavily into familiar Italian names and California staples—the kind of selections that make sense when you're focusing on pasta and pizza, not pushing boundaries.
Selection Deep Dive
The Italian section hits the expected notes: Chianti, Pinot Grigio, maybe a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. There's likely a Tuscan red or two at the higher end, but don't expect deep regional dives into Etna or Alta Langa. California rounds out the rest with a Napa Cab and some Central Coast crowd-pleasers. It's functional for a neighborhood spot, but the list feels like it was built five years ago and hasn't evolved much since.
By the Glass
The glass program sticks to the basics—probably six to eight pours that rotate seasonally if you're lucky. Expect a Prosecco, a Pinot Grigio, a Chianti, and a Napa Cab as anchors. Pricing is likely neighborhood-appropriate but not exciting, hovering in the $10-14 range for standard pours.
Antinori Santa Cristina Sangiovese — $38
Reliable Tuscan producer at a fair price point, drinks clean with red sauce
Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina
If they've got this Campanian white, it's a crisp departure from the Pinot Grigio parade
House Chianti
Generic bulk pour that tastes like it came from a box, even if it didn't
Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo + Rigatoni Bolognese
The wine's dark cherry and rustic edge cuts through rich meat sauce without fighting it
✔️ The Bottom Line
Renzo's won't blow your mind, but it won't let you down either. Come for the pasta, order something Italian, and you'll be fine.
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