Located in the heart of Westbury village, friendly family run since 1987. Authentic regional Italian focusing on fresh ingredients, homemade pastas, excellent veal and fresh seafood, as well as seasonal dishes. Our extensive wine list accommodates all.
"Very good food and service but a little too old Italian for me and a little too dark and somber on the inside. Worth going back for another meal though and just concentrate on the food."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Food was excellent. Had a diverse menu with lots of specials. Service was exceptional, waiters very personable and they didn't rush you at all, even on a busy day like Mother's Day. Great dining experience!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"We hadn't been to Benny's in a while. We were happy to see some of the same waiters. We had the burata with tomato. It was creamy and delicious. Next we had linguine with tiny clams and hot sausage. It was excellent! We finished with a special request, steak Diane which is prepared table side. It was an item that used to be on the menu. As it was the Saturday before Mother's Day and the restaurant was busy, we were very happy that they could accommodate us. We were celebrating my husbands birthday. Benny came out of the kitchen and came around to all of the tables. All in all an excellent meal in a first class restaurant with a first class owner and staff."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"It was a wonderful evening, we're seated promptly,service was outstanding and the food excellent! It was resterant week and it was really hopping. The desert was amazing, just wish the portions were bigger. We'll be back."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We have been meaning to go to Benny's for quite some time so we finally did this past Saturday night. Overall, it was a good experience. The food was consistently good however there was nothing that caused any of us a "wow" reaction. It was "Saturday night crowded" so the service was good but not consistent. I would go back again as in all, it was above average in all respects."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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"I have heard about benny's for some time. So I figured it was time to try it. We went on a friday night at 8pm for restaurant week. The place was very busy but we were seated at our appointed time. Nobody came over to our table for at least 30 minutes when we finally asked to see some menus. They took our drink order and disappeared for another 20 minutes before taking our dinner order. The food was okay. I ordered a tricolored salad and chicken scaperiello. Five out of 6 of us didnt even order the restaurant week menu. The waiters were very unaccommodating and unfriendly. There are so many places to eat on long island, why would i return to somewhere that isn't nice to their customers? I wouldn't!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
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"We were seated inn what they call the wine cellar, a little dingy, but intimate. I thought we would be so out of the way that service would be minimal, however they never forgot us and the service was exceptional. The food was very tasty and hot. The only drawback in this room was when they had to roll a large table through it. We used our smartphone for music and it was quieter than the rest of the restaurant. Definitely worth a return trip."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"we went there for dinner and the owner Benny was in the front. I made a reservation for 4 people (2 of which are my children) and he looked at my children and looked annoyed. Then said you made a reservation for 4 people, which we were! but he said it's not really 4 people. But I would need 4 seats, so it makes no sense that we would receive such a horrible welcome to this restaurant. Food was ok, and the servers were friendly, but because of his attitude, I will never return."
Dined on 5/01/2013
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"A great place for traditional Italian food with a nice touch of the exotic in some of the dishes. They do many things you may have heard of or had in other restuarants but they manage to do them better and with their own personal touch. Will always leave there and feel you were appreciated and treated with great respect Gary."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We live right in Westbury but this was our first time here. The food was delicious and the waitstaff was very attentive to our large party. We really enjoyed the experience and will definitely be going back."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We were a group of six and not one of us was disappointed. Our waiter was fabulous and was so helpful in our selection of all courses! Calamari, Broccoli Floret, Benny's Rollatini, Pan Seared Scallops, Rigatoni Pugliese, Chicken Gismonda,and a Veal Special. We wanted to have it set up in a "tasting manner". Our waiter made a suggestion to "trust him" in setting up these dishes for all of us to experience; we did. Needless to say, he had the kitchen arrange our dishes where we all had a sampling of everything! The food was fabulous. If I was a person like Peter Giannoti, I would give Benny's 5 CHEF HATS."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"It will be a long time before we go back to Benny's restaurant. The service was fine and the decor was fairly dated however, the food was not what I expected from the reviews and the prices they charge. I ordered a pasta dish that did not resemble anything that was on their web page. The dish was tasteless and the portion was relatively small. My wife ordered a fish dish that she couldn't finish it was so creamy and rich. How this restaurant had such a good review is beyond me"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
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"After reading a glowing review in a local newspaper we decided to try this venerable restaurant. It was terrific! The service was most attentive, got to meet Benny and his daughter and son and had a great meal. We will be returning soon. Do not hesitate to try this place if you never been before."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"First time. Ambiance is rather bland. Benny was a gracious host and the servers friendly. Food is the focus and rightfully so, it's great. I had the artichoke appetizer, the fettuccine with duck ragout and the cod Livornese. Add a bottle of chianti @ half price and capped by Tartufo. Delightful!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Have been going there for over 20 years. The food is always tops and always get a round table for 6 people. We always go there with special friends and know everyone will be happy there."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"My experience at Benny's was a memorable one. Being greeted by co-owners Lisa and her brother makes you feel like your having a special meal with family. The pasta special was homemade and the fish was delicious (Swordfish and Sea Scallops). This was my first time eating there and my mother in law and I were beyond impressed. This restaurant has been around for 26 years and I'm not surprised. We plan on coming back again in the very near future."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"My husband and I used to be very good, frequent customers of Benny's many years ago, then for some reason we stopped going.Other places closer to our home opened and we literally forgot about Benny's! Looking for a place to catch dinner before a NorthFork Theater show on Saturday night we rediscovered Benny's and happily found it to be just as wonderful as always. The food was fresh and delicious, the service impeccable. We both had fish dishes, mine branzino, his red snapper and they were both cooked perfectly and scrumptious! We will remember in the future to go to Benny's for a special occasion, or just a romantic night out !"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"First time visit and one of the worst dining experiences we have ever suffered. To start, we waited a half hour before menus were even brought to the table after being seated and only after asking for them - which was a harbinger of what the evening had in store. Had to chase the wait staff for everything often necessitating several requests. Just our impression, but the focused of attention seemed to be on the "regulars" at the expense of others - which certainly does not make for "new" regulars. We normally give a restuarant at least two opportunties - will not be the case here."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
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"As always dinner was excellent. I felt like a nice fra diavolo dish so the kitchen made me a nice pasta with scallops and shrimp, it as wonderful. The service was top shelf as always and Lisa is by far the bess restaurant hostess east of Wichita."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"My waiter couldn't understand or wait for our order. It was almost like he was pre-occupied. We had to repete our orders more then once and he would then disappear. At the end of our night. He took 50 minutes to get our bill. I was forced to chance him, to find out what the problem was?
My order of Pasta with Sardin, was the best I have had since my mother made it for me.
I also noticed Benny's daughter bringing after dinner Lemonchello to both tables on either side of mine, I didn't get any? I sat down for dinner at 7:30PM and didn't leave until 10:50PM.
Although the service was the worst I have ever had, I will return for the Pasta.. a great dish.
Benny himself was very gracious."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Benny's has been a long time favorite. The food and service are always very good. Benny himself is usually there to greet everyone. We travel about 30 miles from Suffolk County to visit Benny's and meet friends, a true Westbury gem."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Wonderful as always even though Lisa gave me a hard time for not wearing a coat because of the weather. We had a party of seven and were given a terrific table, Everything was superb."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Benny's is an old world gem in a modest building. Once you're inside, you're transported to Italy with the charm and attention of the maitre'd and wait staff. The food is always fresh and excellent. Valentine's Day the entire restaurant was filled but not overly noisey. It was a lovely, romantic dinner."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"The food was excellent and the service was just wonderful. Love the fresh made pasta..seafood. Tiramisu and coffee ended our romantic valentines dinner... Definitely going back!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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