Reno’s inaugural restaurant week event, Reno Bites, will celebrate locally-owned restaurants and their cuisine with seven days of deals and events. From food trucks to fine dining, more than a dozen eateries throughout Reno will offer prix fixe menus, signature items and events to entice diners into a week of culinary exploration.

Taking place from Monday, October 22 through Sunday the 28 citywide, this weeklong foodie fest is the first of its kind in Reno, whose burgeoning culinary scene is packed with a diverse array of restaurateurs and chefs. Reno Bites was created to encourage food lovers to patronize the wide range of locally-owned dining establishments and support small businesses within their own community.

Event visionary and coordinator Clint Jolly states, "I see a strong community of restaurants in all of the great foodie cities that I visit. It's time we came together in Reno to show off our talented culinarians to the world. Great things will come from smart collaboration and joint efforts of local restaurants."

In addition to their regular menu items, participating restaurants will offer a signature item or meal, or a three-course prix fixe menu at a discounted price. A few will also feature a culinary event to further inspire gastronomic giddiness within diners. 



Participants include

Bistro 7, Bistro 7 serves up innovative American cuisine in South Reno. Their stylish dining room and killer patio offer just the right atmosphere for a private meal or a group of friends. Including wines from Napa valley and around the globe, the wine list is built to complement the menu to perfection.




Burger Me, Burger Me has been a staple in Truckee for years. They recently expanded into Reno and brought their fresh cooked, hand formed, all natural patties with them. It’s a true burger lovers paradise offering bison, turkey and house made veggie burgers in addition to the fresh ground beef. Campo’s beloved Mark Estee is on the team so you know they’re serving the best!




Campo, Campo opened late 2011 and took the city by storm. Their premium downtown location on the river and the exquisite Rustic Italian food that comes from the hands of Mark Estee and crew make for one of the best dining experiences in town.




Composition Café, Composition Cafe is on the ground floor of our amazing Nevada Museum of Art. Chef BJ Mueller and crew serve up tasty burgers, sandwiches and salads everyday. Weekends feature a new weekly tapas menu featuring the best local ingredients they can find with an interesting theme to tie the menu together.  It’s a great extension of the art upstairs as the back of the house crew creates an amazing array of delectable fare.

Gold ‘N Silver Inn,  The Gold and Silver Inn has been owned and operated by the same folks for over 20 years! They serve up classic Americana in their diner with great burgers, sandwiches, steaks, chops and more. They were also featured on Food Network’s Diners Drive-Ins and Dives for their Tri Tip Sandwich!




Gourmelt Grilled Cheese Truck, Haley and Jesse opened Gourmelt to bring hot melted goodness to the streets of Reno. As one of our area’s pioneers in the gourmet food truck movement, they created Food Truck Fridays and a way to gather the best trucks in town in a family friendly and entertaining atmosphere.  Their truck serves up fresh made grilled cheese sandwiches from classics to originals. They serve in a new spot every day so they can hit every corner of town.

Imperial Bar & Lounge, Imperial is a prime gathering spot downtown. A huge selection of craft and mainstream beers, a great menu of contemporary pub food and a cool laid-back atmosphere make a winning combination. A focus on thin crust pizzas, wings, paninis and meats and cheeses all designed to be shared means you should bring a few friends with you for dinner.




Men Wielding Fire, After years of catering to special events around the area, Men Wielding Fire opened their restaurant in downtown Reno. Slow smoking is the name of the game at MWF as they prepare everything from ribs to pastrami for their delicious menu.







Old Granite Street Eatery, Old Granite Street and Chef Adam Bronson serve up contemporary comfort food with a focus on fresh quality ingredients. The rotating craft beer and wine lists always offer something new and interesting. It’s a perfect spot to grab some friends and gather for great food and drink at their bar, community table or one of the private booths indoors or on the patio. There’s truly something for everyone at Old Granite Street!





PFPCo’s Noble Pie Parlor, PFPCo’s Noble Pie Parlor (formerly Pie-Face Pizza Co. same owners, same food, new name) is located in the underbelly of the historic El Cortez Hotel in the Reno, NV downtown area. Noble Pie Parlor has come together as a collective idea to uphold the principles of incredible pizza & craft beers shared in the company of friends and family. 

Noble Pie Parlor offers the ultimate dine-in experience with a fun, hip atmosphere in a modern rustic setting developed with care and attention to detail.”

SoDo, SoDo is one of Reno’s newest additions to the culinary community. The team of Joel Giandalia and David Stern bring years of dining experience to the great location at 275 Hill St. Just south of the river and walking distance from the courthouse, SoDo has a patio that is the place to be seen during fair weather. Their international menu is presented in a familiar way with chef David Stern’s American style.





Un Caffé Italian Bistro  Executive Chef and Owner Cherí Rhodes saw a dream realized when Un Caffé Italian Bistro opened in South Reno in May. The Culinary Institute of America graduate wanted to bring the Italian espresso bar experience to the United States, and then add to it her culinary skills showcasing the many flavors of Italy with a broad selection of menu offerings.

True to its name, which means “one coffee” in Italian, Un Caffé is the only restaurant in the Western United States serving Filicori Zecchini, a fine imported Italian coffee. Un Caffé offers traditional Italian dinner fare five nights a week, featuring housemade signature dishes such as handmade pastas, creamy polenta, and Neapolitan style pizzas. Complementing the dinner selections is an array of housemade desserts including tiramisu, cannoli, Italian Cream Cake, panna cotta, plus their signature Sambuca float for guests 21 years or older.

Wet Hen Cafe,  Wet Hen Cafe dishes out heart warming American comfort food with a French flair. Their South Reno location serves breakfast and lunch every day of the week using fresh ingredients and a rustic cafe style to make you feel right at home.




Special events within the week include a wine pairing dinner at Bistro 7 on Tuesday the 23^rd, an eight-course foie gras dinner at Campo on Thursday the 25^th, a multi-course sushi and sake pairing at Composition Café on Wednesday the 24^th, and a chefs’ competition at SoDo on Saturday the 27^th.



For additional details on Reno Bites, please visit RenoBitesWeek.com or Facebook.com/RenoBites.