Ordered the meatballs and they did not disappoint. Arancini was also delicious. Both rigatoni dishes were well worth the hype. Service was helpful and attentive. Recommend sharing plates family style. read more

I'm kicking myself for how long it took me to finally get to Benny's! We had a fantastic experience! Service was top notch and we had great conversations with the tables around us. Both dishes we ordered blew us away. Everything was so flavorful and well-prepared! Benny's will definitely now be a staple in our Little Italy rotation! read more

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Excellent service and great food. We stopped by on the way back from the National Aquarium and they fit us in for a quick pre dinner. The lobster ravioli was great. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere relaxing. read more

Benny’s - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Went to Benny's Baltimore for the first time. We had the meatballs, arancini and angela pizza. The meatballs were good, not salty at all. I shared the focaccia pizza with my friend and was delicious . Our server was Jordan and she was wonderful. I was the first one in my party to arrive and I ordered the happy hour red wine, montepulciano. This restaurant is new and larger than the previous restaurant - Joe Benny's. I haven't been to Joe Benny's but heard the pizza was great. read more

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We had such a blast out here. We enjoyed the lovely outside dining with our dog. The peperchini martini was amazing, and so was the prime rib. The staff was great, the drinks, dinner. Everything!!! read more

Sooooo good!!! I had the pistachio pasta with meatball side, it was to die for. Also had friendly service, I was even offered a sample of their two sangrias-the Raven and the Oriole! read more

Benny’s - Raven sangria (left) and Oriole on the right. - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The service, food and ambience are all excellent. The meatballs were literally the best meatballs I've had in my entire life. The food was so delicious and fresh. I also ordered a salad and squash ravioli, and it was equally delicious. Our servers were excellent and they made me the best mocktail. read more

We had a great experience at Benny's. The service here was prompt and friendly. The eggplant meatballs with polenta are a fantastic vegetarian option. Nice flavor and good portions. My friends got the lemon bar for dessert and they highly recommend it. I'd happily return if I'm ever back in the area! read more

Benny’s - Eggplants Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Staff was very attentive and kind. Wanted to order more but was too stuffed off the huge balls. Loved that they came paired with burrata n bread. Everything about these meatballs were scrumptious. Oh! And if you like pepperonis try the martini read more

Benny’s - Meatballs with burrata - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I made a last minute reservation for Valentine's Day dinner on a whim, but am glad I came, and will definitely return! Service was speedy despite how busy they were. They're known for the meatballs so we ordered them to share as a starter. They were pretty good!! I liked the sauce too, but the bread could have been warmer, and it was a touch stale. For my main, I got the lobster ravioli served in a vodka sauce. It's seasonal, but I wish it were there year round. It was so good! Creamy, and they actually gave a decent portion where I was full when I finished it. It also had some decent spice to it which was great. The drink menu is really unique too. They have a pepperoncini martini, which wasn't for me, and some other twists on standard drinks. They have great happy hour specials too, and would love to check them out if I could make it to Baltimore during a weekday. Overall, solid menu, service, quality, and the prices are very fair! read more

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I don't know why my last review was 4 stars, it should have been 5! Since I left my first review, we've been back a few times and have loved it more and more. We've come in for dinner, an afternoon drink and snack, and most recently, we walked over for a late dinner after visiting the Christmas Village in the Inner Harbor. The service is great, the food is impeccable, the drinks are delicious, and the vibes are so friendly, exactly how a neighborhood bar should be. Love ya, Benny's! read more

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Excited to try Benny's in Little Italy. I had been to a the previous location a few years back and was so happy to see the new location. We didn't have a reservation but we're able to eat at the bar. The bar wasn't crowded at all. The menu out front was completely different to what we were given and were told it just changed this week and those items were no longer available. The new menu was fine and we were able to find things we wanted to try. I got the Chesapeake linguine and my husband tried the Pistachio Rigatoni. I also got the stiff coke to drink. The dishes took a little time to come out, I wish there was some bread before - I didn't see it on the menu to order. My dish was tasty but once I ate the shrimp I was completely turned off. The shrimp was terribly over cooked. I flagged the waitress and she immediately took my dish and shortly returned with new shrimp on top of my pasta. While handled quickly I wish they had replaced the whole dish as it felt like it sat for some time. The rigatoni was a great dish and the fennel gave it a lot of flavor. The coke cocktail was unique and I really liked it. Overall a nice experience - great atmosphere! I just wish the shrimp dish was better prepared. read more

Benny’s - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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In Baltimore for a conference and walked over from my hotel. Sat at the bar and had a braciole messinesi to start. The mozzarella's flavor was a little stronger than the meat. But I liked the cheese. The Puttensca Alla Norma was the star of the show. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauce was delicious and the chunks of eggplant, olives and tomatoes were terrific. I came back again later in the week and had some meatballs and a salad for a 'lighter' dinner. read more

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Possibly as advertised with truly the "best balls on the block" (keeping in mind the size of the block). This place had excellent energy on a Friday night with live music and sports playing at the bar. Very friendly service, and overall efficient despite being pretty busy. We weren't blown away by the food but enjoyed the generous portions. The rigatoni al pistachio and "best balls on the block" (meatball appetizer) were solid; the chicken parm was okay. Plenty of leftovers after an already filling meal. read more

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This place is great came on a Friday night with my girlfriend. No reservations but they had space for us but sometimes it might be busier. The food was so good the pizza crust was amazing. The place has a good atmosphere and everyone is so friendly. It's clean and very fun would recommend 100% Brittany helped us and she was great and very friendly. read more

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I stopped in for a late lunch on a day trip to Baltimore and had a great time at Benny's! I sat at the bar and the vibes were very chill on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered the famous rigatoni al pistachio and it was solid! Pretty mild flavor compared to a regular pesto but it was really nice with the fennel sausage. I didn't get a chance to try the famous meatballs but that will be for next trip! read more

Benny’s - Pistachio pasta - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

A great experience all around! We were warmly greeted by the host and seated promptly. The service was fast and very friendly. We started off with a couple orders of the "best balls on the block" and it did not disappoint! I opted for Liam's Big Chicken Dinner (essentially Chicken Parm) and it was delicious! The sauce was a little absent, but glad we had the sauce left over from the meatballs to add on top. A fun neighborhood spot that we would love to return for more! Enjoy! read more

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All the food was great! The meatballs & sauce is delicious. As the logo states, The best balls on the block. The ravioli & pizza is just as delicious. The only thing I had issues with was the size of the portions, they were priced as if were a big portion dish. As always, I hope this helps you in deciding. read more

I love Benny's and could write an entire review just on their focaccia pizza (currently only available for lunch on weekends). Make a reservation but if you're not able to they have several spots at the front and bar for walk ups. They have great drinks; I especially love the sangria. Tons of yummy foods and the veggie balls were great. Can't wait to go again! read more

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I have a new Little Italy favorite. Small space. Great balls (meatball/eggplant) . Friendly space with personal service and a desire to please. read more

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Glad I gave Benny's a second shot. This experience was much improved from the first. Our server was friendly and efficient, I finally got to try the meatballs, and the pistachio pasta was unexpected and delicious! read more

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I love Bennys! I used go here when it was Joe Bennys with the pizzas and I'm so glad it's back! The dining room in the back is very cute and a nice place for a more fancy night but love the bar up front for more casual evenings and watching the Os! The espresso martinis might be some of my fave in Baltimore because of the pistachio! They have happy hour during the weekdays! I always get the eggplant meatballs w polenta, a focaccia and then the pistachio pasta! I love Bennys - they treat you so nicely and like family! read more

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A restaurant with great charm in Little Italy. Owner, servers and bar staff seem to treat all customers like family.. your first experience there will make you feel like a regular. Besides the service, the food will bring you back. House made pasta and sauces, along with Focaccia Pizzas, and meatballs (vegetarian options too.) I highly recommend getting their focaccia pizzas, any of the pastas with their delicious pesto sauce and try the eggplant meatballs! read more

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Screwed up our meal significantly. Took 50 minutes for us to get any food with no explanation or apology. Ordered eggplant balls. Got meatballs. Asked for pasta without fennel. Pasta came covered in fennel. Manager was belatedly nice and gave us half off our bill, but with all the options in little Italy, no reason to come back here. read more

Food's not bad, the meatballs are indeed special, but I was hoping for something more. TBH I can do better at home. Service was good; everyone we interacted with was professional and nice. read more

I love the vibe of the new (really no longer new) location of Benny's. It maintains the warmth of the old location but with increased space for tables and patrons with an elevated atmosphere. The food is still amazing and the highest quality, the tagline holds true. Benny's does have 'the best balls on the block' (really in all of Baltimore I'd argue). The prices have increased with the new location but that's likely a sign of the times. Oh, and the Sicilian Stack is 'chef's kiss' perfection! Truly lucky to have such a gem in Baltimore's Little Italy. read more

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Incredible doesn't even begin to describe how delicious the food at Benny's is. My friend and I decided to try Benny's new place. We used to frequent Joe Benny's before he closed so we knew it was going to be good. Benny's did not disappoint. We split the blackened chicken Caesar wings. They were so juicy, perfectly cooked, and the flavor was amazing. I had the pistachio cream rigatoni. Again, the flavor is just amazing. You get a very large portion. My friend got the caprese sub. It definitely was a big ass sub. Per my friend, it could have used a protein like chicken, prosciutto or maybe salami. For dessert, we split the tiramisu panna cotta. Great flavor and texture. Big portion. Overall, amazing food, incredible service. Tony, our server, was friendly, attentive, and provided great recommendations. I will definitely be coming back to try more!! read more

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5 stars every time food and service is great , friendly and attentive . Best balls in town , Lasagna , Liams chicken cutlet "parm" style, and calamari are some of my favorites . Cocktails are well crafted with quality ingredients including a nice whisky selection . I recommend reservations for parties of 3 or more for weekends and busy times ,there is nice seating in the front bar area and also separate dining room in the back . It is very nice inside low lighting, couple tv's at the bar to watch the O's . read more

Benny’s - Liams chicken dinner "parm" style - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Got the focaccia pizza with pistachios, lobster ravioli, and lamb chops with risotto on the side. The lamb chops were good and very garlicy. Everything else was so bland it was inedible without the addition of salt, pepper, or chili flakes. The risotto tasted like baby food. I lived in Rome for a few months and no stranger to Italian food, but I understand there are large regional variations and this is a Sicilian-American restaurant. Our waiter was excellent, very kind and attentive. read more

It was so good to see Joe, it's been awhile. The balls are still fantastic, perfectly cooked. My chicken parm was the best I have ever had and I have had plenty living in NYC for almost 60 years. The hospitality shown to us by Jordan, our server, was excellent...she did not hover over us but was there whenever we needed her. Our glasses were never empty and our food came out just as we had our dishes for our apps taken away. My entire group enjoyed the food and will return to see Joe again in the very near future. Do yourself a favor and have some balls! read more

Benny’s - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Really really good food, especially the spaghetti and meatballs. Bigger portions, good service. No complaints. We'll definitely be back.

Amazing experience at Benny's. Sat at the bar. Excellent service. Nice vibe. The eggplant meatballs over polenta was one of the best vegetarian meals I've ever had. Will be back! read more

Benny’s - Eggplant meatballs over polenta. - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great but we have notes ... Overall a great experience. Great food, creative drink menu and impeccable service. Minor observations for improvement. Drinks: Excellent wine offerings. We leaned into the Italian vino selections but it's an Italian restaurant in little Italy! I reached for something new for a starter cocktail and had a "Stiff Coke". It was as advertised just really sweet. My issue ... not theirs! Food Apps: Meatballs and Polenta were EXCELLENT. Making a great meatball is NOT easy. The Braciole was disappointing. It was a spin on standard wrapped beef but it was overcooked slightly. Good effort ... modest execution. Caesar was good... but an Italian restaurant without anchovies... what? Entree: Ravioli was EXCELLENT! Pasta all around was home made and first rate! All red sauces were great. Desserts: Cream Puff. Run, do not walk to get the Cream Puff. Service: Attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. One thing was delayed and they were all over it. Stuff happens in a busy kitchen. It's cool.. own it and fix it. They did both. A+ read more

My wife and i visited last night and had a great night there. The meatballs were amazing and melt in your mouth and very filling. The drinks were well made as well. The service was unbelievable, the bartender/waitress named Bry is awesome! She can give you the best recommendations and make you feel at home. Definitely vibe late night sitting at the bar. We will be back asap! read more

Benny’s - Pasta Pistachio - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Wonderful family dinner. We were pleasantly greeted at the door, and the entire staff was perfectly attentive throughout our entire meal. The space has been renovated, is clean, and feels like modern Italian should. Our server, Jordan, was amazing. She was confident in her familiarity with the menu and helped us navigate an allergy and selections for the kids. We started with arancini and meatballs. Both terrific with lots of flavor. One of us had the seasonal salad and couldn't have enjoyed it more. We had a range of pasta dishes, with the tagliatelle bolognese really hitting the mark on a cold night. The ragu was meaty and comforting. Star of the night was absolutely the short rib with creamy polenta base. Crazy decadent! We will be back! read more

The homemade juicy meatballs and fresh warm bread rolls are amazing with the homemade tomato sauce with burrata! You can get any better than this!! Also tried to mushroom bruschetta with steak!! If you love mushrooms with perfectly cooked steak on a crispy crostini this is perfection!! The calamari is crispy and perfectly cooked with a side of the drinkable tomatoe sauce!! Those 3 items are all you need to be stuff with a glass of red wine! Service was very attentive! Would definitely return!! Omg I forgot to mention the desserts! We got the bread pudding and the cream puff!! To die for!!! Especially with a cappuccino!!! read more

Great food and staff, will defiantly come again! Benny's is in the heart of little Italy

Fun neighborhood spot! The meatballs really are some of the best I've had and all of the dishes were great. read more

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Amazing service, fantastic food, fun vibe! The staff welcomed our group and was very accommodating of our very young daughter. She went through about 15 straws, made a bit of a mess, but had a blast and so did we, thanks to how kindly the staff treated us. We expected the food to be excellent, and it was. The pistachio cream rigatoni is one of a kind. The focaccia pizza is reminiscent of the legendary Joe Benny's focaccia. We are so glad Joe has created this new concept as it is a perfect addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Benny's really came back with a bang!! Shared a bunch of apps and food with some friends and everything was DELISH! Best part was the half off wines! The focaccia pizza was amazing, the eggplant meatballs were so juicy and tender, the stuffed peppers were DIVINE (that pink sauce!!!) and the salad was so fresh! The service was great - food came out so quickly! They were out of the tiramisu so we got the cream puffs and they were yummy! Need to come back to try more!! read more

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