🥐 Charlotte French Pastries | Renaissance Patisserie 🍰

A taste of authentic French elegance in the heart of Charlotte! Renaissance Patisserie is led by Chef Sylvain Rivet — a French-born pastry master recognized with multiple local awards and even invited to bake at the prestigious James Beard House 🏆. As someone who’s struggled to find truly great desserts in North Carolina, I eagerly placed a takeout order. Here’s the sweet and not-so-sweet truth: 🍋 Lemon Tartelette Visually stunning and refreshing — a perfect summer treat! 😍 The crust had softened a bit (likely due to delivery), but the flavor was bright and lovely. Just one note: maybe remove the strawberry leaf next time? 🍓🙄 ⚡ Eclairs Caramel Speculoos: Absolutely delicious — creamy, balanced, and memorable! ✨Chocolate: Just okay… not as exciting compared to its caramel sibling. 🍮 Canelé Lost some crispiness in transit, but the caramelized crust and soft, tender interior still shone through. A decent rendition! 🎭 Opera Cake Oh, where do I begin? 😅 It looked like an opera cake… until I cut into it. Layers were thicker than expected — more like a chocolate sponge cake than the delicate classic we know. The ganache? Felt a bit… protein bar-ish 💪. The only luxurious touch? That edible gold leaf on top ✨💛. 🍽️ Final Take: Renaissance Patisserie is a welcome addition to Charlotte’s dessert scene — though my takeout experience was mixed. I’d still recommend visiting in person for the full, fresh-from-the-case experience! 💵 Price Range: $7+ per pastry 📍 Address: Specialty Shops Southpark, 6401 Morrison Blvd #4A, Charlotte, NC 28211 #RenaissancePatisserie #FrenchPastry #CharlotteDesserts #SweetToothCLT #SouthparkEats #NorthCarolinaFood #FoodReview #TakeoutTreats #EclairLove #OperaCakeFail #DeliciousCharlotte