Love this place. Sam, the bartender is the best! So friendly and professional. The owners are always there and approachable. Zeus, the head chef is brilliant. Extensive wine list and drink menu. Love this place so much!! read more

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they used a disabled combat vet chef for free labor and would not pay him for his work, he found the back of the restaurant to be disgusting, the front of the restaurant looks better compared with the back. I wouldn't eat there, the food is terribly made. Nothing about the restaurant is Tuscan or classic italian read more

Benvenuto - Terrible food - Italian Near Me - Milford, Delaware

Mediocre food for expensive prices. You would be better off going to Olive Garden for more authentic Italian food. I ordered the surf and turf burger. The ground beef was very dry falling apart, overcooked and lacking in flavor the crab meat patty mostly was breading save yourself some money and time and go somewhere else. read more

If you had told me this amazing Italian Restaurant was tucked into a nondescript strip mall on the outskirts of Milford - I would have said "doubtful". However it's true. Let's start with decor - I don't think I've ever been in a restaurant this clean in a long long time. The decor is charming, olde world, and lush. Large booths envelope you while you dine with a view of the open kitchen. The "fire element" is warming and romantic and would be great in the cold weather. The service was impeccable. Our server Forrest knows her menu well and made wonderful recommendations. I was looking for a creamy espresso martini and she offered up a cappuccino martini not on the menu but having featured before - they were happy to make it for me. They have great bartenders and mixologist. The food was absolutely wonderful. I had chicken Parmesan, a portion large enough for two. My sister had the below picture Wedge Salad - that looked stunning. She had an absolutely delicious summer risotto - creamy and fresh with summer corn and peas. Risotto is great done right - horrible done wrong - and this one was WAY right. We didn't have room for dessert but I plan on many visits to this restaurant in the future. I had a wonderful conversation with the very hands on owners Pancho and Lisa who have a warm and welcoming style. Such an enjoyable evening. Thank you. read more

Benvenuto - Wedge Salad with Gorgonzola - Italian Near Me - Milford, Delaware

Food was decent but in my opinion not worth the high cost per plate. Prime Rib - good but pricy Flatbread - OK but very crispy Caesar Salad - very big and with a boatload of shaved Parmesan cheese Crabmeat Stuffed shrimp - garlicky & good - too much filler in crab for my taste. Mussels - good I don't know if I would go again because I don't think the value was there read more

Great drinks and entrees. Service was excellent also. Chef is a pleasure came to table. For chit chat. Nice read more

I heard the best reviews of this place. I had been dying to try it. Unfortunately I was disappointed as was the group I dined with. We started with mussels and Caesar. The salad had so much dressing that it made me feel ill. The owner, Lisa, was very attentive and she came to our table. She replaced the salad with dressing on the side, and it was absolutely delicious. The mussels were open but undercooked. The sauce was good but the mussels not so much. The food is mediocre at best. The chicken florentine was average, as was the salmon. The prices that they are charging for the food they are serving is not justified. We will not be back. read more

Find dining one of the best bring your wallet great service great drinks and big guy is great service with a smile. read more

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I wanted this dinner to be special, as it was a send-off for a young man entering our great Army, but the restaurant made it anything but memorable. The food was tasteless: scant, dried vegetables; meat dishes served cold in the center; and a chicken parmesan missing the parmesan altogether with an underwhelming "chef byou" sauce. Even the deviled eggs ($29.00!) were a disappointment, with only a thin sliver of crab meat that a grocery store could have done better. For nearly $400 (including an automatic gratuity for 5 people), the quality was nowhere near the price. Drinks--both mocktails and adult beverages--were more like pop-style mixes than crafted selections. As for dessert, the restaurant offered only a cupped portion with one spoon, placed on a crumb-covered table left from the meal before us. That lack of care said it all. The only positives: the hostess and servers were wonderful and the restaurant itself is beautiful. But for this important evening, I wish we had gone to Olive Garden or simply cooked at home. I actually opened a can of chicken noodle soup when I got home because I left hungry. Sadly, this was a one-and-done visit. Never again if I can help it. read more

Great spot with amazing food--Geno's cheesesteaks were a fantastic feature when we visited. The atmosphere was good, but the service was a mixed bag. Erica, one of the bartenders, was excellent, friendly, professional, and made the experience great. Unfortunately, the other bartender was rude and openly treated her poorly in front of us. It came across as toxic and unprofessional. Feel bad for her. My advice: definitely ask for Erica, she's the gem behind the bar. Management should really take notice, because she elevates the place while the other bartender drags it down. read more

The food here is excellent, but the experience at the bar was ruined by Sammy. It seemed that under stress she was flat-out rude, sort of short with customers and openly belittling her coworker. It created a really awkward vibe that made it uncomfortable to sit there. The only saving grace was the tall, pretty blonde bartender who stayed calm, professional, and genuinely sweet to everyone despite the tension. Management should recognize the difference in attitude between the two. One drives customers away, the other keeps us coming back. We spent a lot of money there. We would rather the tall blonde bartender not the Sammy woman... I wish I remember her name :/ read more

Our server Johnny C was very gracious and delightful The food is top notch! It has a New York feel and taste! The atmosphere is lovely! I would highly recommend! read more

It's a very top class restaurant. But, as much as I love this restaurant, I do have one complaint: I was asked if I wanted more Parmesan. I answered that I did. But, I was not expected what happened next: they brought over a bottled jar of Parmesan, I thought it should have been presented in a big honk if Parmesan fresh. Snd grate some over my food. read more

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The main entrees were served cold, took a long time to return & the filet was now over cooked. The appetizer was small & overcooked. The experience was a total disappointment- will not be returning! After we settled the check the owner came up to apologize- a bit too late... read more

The waiter was great, but.... They ran out two of the specials including the lasagna. What Italian restaurant runs out of lasagna?? No pork chops. They were out of an ingredient to make a drink on the menu!! So then dessert and guess what no Smith Island cake after being offered it by the waiter. All this and a $400 bill!!! The his was a very disappointing experience. I doubt very much I'll return. read more

Overpriced Italian food with very nice decor. Service was quick and friendly; food was good but not spectacular - although price was! We end up about $90 a person, without alcohol! read more

This was the first time my husband and I tried this restaurant. The ambiance was festive and cozy. We were told that it was pricey but coming from NY we are used to pricey as long as the price matches the food, we are good with that. We ordered the shrimp cocktail for an appetizer and it was good. I ordered the crab cakes which were priced as MP and asked if it came with a side and was told no. Went with it anyway, it was ok. I've had better but when the bill came, the 2 medium size crab cakes alone came to $74.00. Thought that was a little overboard. My husband had chicken parm and said it was good. Anyway, not worth the money for us. Won't be going back any time soon. read more

Delicious food, beautiful ambience inside. However, the food is extremely overpriced. $60 for an 8oz filet? $20 for a cocktail? This restaurant charges Washington DC prices in Milford DE, next to a Family Dollar. The service was friendly, but we went on a busy night so I can't accurately assess how quick/slow they are. read more

I have mixed feelings about this place.There were 4 of us and we were seated promptly with a reservation.The waiter was good and paced the meal pretty well.Food was good,not great and very overpriced for this area.There should be something done to reduce noise level since it was difficult to have a conversation during dinner.Restaurant is very nice and comfortable except for the sound level.We split the tab and agreed on a 25% tip for the waiter.He added the tip to both bills so he ended up with 50%.Our bad for not catching this before we left.So some good things and some not so good, read more

This place is awesome. Service was great, always checking in but I wish I could get my drink refilled faster. The interior is nice close to the kitchen and vibes are immaculate. Food is phenomenal. Great crab and cheese fondue, just wish the bread came toasted so it could hold up the dip. Overall best Italian place I've found in Delaware since moving from Jersey. Will definitely come back again. read more

Benvenuto - SHRIMP & SAUSAGE BUCATINI - Italian Near Me - Milford, Delaware

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Excellent. Service and food the restaurant goes out of there way to accommodate you are never disappointed

Great food, lovely ambiance , a real blessing for this area. I recommend the chicken Pam!!!

Three couples in our neighborhood go out once a month to try new restaurants. We were all very excited to finally get to Benvenuto - but it was one of the biggest disappointments. *We were greeted by a woman who was not very friendly and while we had a reservation (for 6 at 6:30 and arrived 15 min early) she sat everyone behind us first - then told us to stop talking because she was on the phone. Not very welcoming. *Sat us at a table for 8 (there was 6 for the reservation and 6 showed up). They never took away the extra 2 chairs or settings. This is just poor management. *The waiter showed up in a mask-we could hardly understand him. Waited another 20 min for our drinks - which came out one by one - not all together. *After 6 large appetizers - 2 of us ordered the special (lobster/scampi) at "mkt price". The dinner was enormous and $112 EACH!. Would have been nice if the waiter told us we could have shared it - along with the price. The pasta was overcooked and the fish was warm. *Paid the bill not realizing 20% gratuity was already included and tipped 20% - again it would have been nice if the waiter told us this. Our fault for not checking BUT .... All in all - the food (even the $112 dishes) were luke warm and just ok-appetizers were better. The atmosphere is like a catering hall and not very warm or welcoming-neither is the staff. After all they hype this restaurant gets we expected so much more! It's way overpriced and with all the restaurants to choose from, not worth the effort or aggravation. This restaurant will be a one and done..... Price per person $100+ Food: 2 read more

They serve good food. The service is good, and the prices are competitive. I would recommend them.

Had a quite little birthday surprise for wife, called and left message for reservation, was called back and worked on a busy weekend before Christmas schedule. Service from entry to exit spot on! professional and personal. food served timely flavor was again right on the money. They even sang happy birthday to bride, a nice finishing touch. Would defiantly recommend. read more

Amazing food! We went for my birthday and the service was above and beyond. The environment is perfect! read more

Benvenuto - Shrimp muscles and clams in a spicy red sauce. - Italian Near Me - Milford, Delaware

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Been to Benvenuto a handful of times now. My husband I were so excited for the special Geno's night. Well, unfortunately we were EXTREMELY dissatisfied. We were aware that the cheesesteaks were $23 dollars and the fries with whiz were $8. Got to our table at 7 (which we tried to get in earlier but couldn't since it was almost booked which we understood.) We did not receive our cheesesteaks until 8:15! To top it off, there was no cheese for the fries and the cheesesteaks were not hot and soggy. Chef Jesus offered us a "treat" coupon to be used on a Wednesday or Thursday. That's nice and all but we are not able to drive 45 mins one way on a weeknight for a complimentary "treat". The only saving grace was our server who was apologetic and understanding. The management staff was not as understanding but they did apologize. Over an hour for a room temperature soggy cheesesteak for $23 dollars..... Yeah, unfortunately we will not be coming to Benvenuto again. read more

Wonderful atmosphere with linen tablecloth and napkins for dinner. They offer a wide variety of delicious Italian food. That's hard to come by. I highly recommend them. read more

Food was good, portions are big, service was great. We shared the Friday night special meat lasagne with Caesar salad. Johnny told us it was enough for 2 but we ordered 2 appetizers anyway and took home half of everything. The sautéed shrimp was not our favorite but the crab cheese fondue was superb. Some of the prices seemed high, such as the crabcakes and the ribs, but the quality is excellent and the portions huge so it is a good value. We spent $130 for 2 people, including 2 glasses of wine each, and we took home 3 containers. We will definitely go back and recommend it to others. read more

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Excellent food, however sometimes the service can be slow. The ambience is excellent. Would definitely recommend it for an upscale night out. One of the better restaurants in Milford. read more

So the food was amazing. My spouse had the raviolis and they were quite large. I had the chicken artichoke dish and barely had any protein (only food complaint). The waiter we had was bad. He would disappear, we had to beg someone else for a roll, never got to order a second glass of wine ( so we went to Sul Tempo on the way home to continue date night). I would go back for the food and just make sure we have a different server. read more

My son and I really enjoyed our Prime Rib dinner. The food was absolutely the best I have had in the 20 years of living here. The service was fantastic and the restaurant is beautiful. read more

This is our second time eating here. Last night we sat at the bar. My husband and I had a birthday dinner with his sister. We started with drinks. I chose the sangria. (Pictured) the drink was perfect and had fresh cranberries floating in it. It was classically refreshing. For my second drink I chose a Pear drink that was not nearly as tasty. I'm not a savage, so I don't drank it. Lol Appetizers came out. We ordered Mamas Meatballs & the roasted Brussels. Both were incredibly tasty. For dinner we ordered 2 different meals. I ordered at Chicken Madeira and the hubs ordered a pork dish. Both of us enjoyed our meals and we both were satisfied. Our bartender/server Morgan was stellar, helpful and attentive. I hope we get her next time. Additionally we ordered dessert. Haven't had it yet. While dining the chef came out and we enjoyed a convo with him. We will likely eat here again. read more

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The ambiance is in progress. Yes Italian look but a bit of dusting the plants and decors would be nice. The view of the kitchen is nice. I love the patio with heaters and fireplace. My favorite appetizer of the three we had was the brussel sprouts. The fries and mussels were great too. I loved the obnoxious bowl the mussels came in. The pasta straws were cute. The wait staff and all staff were polite and attentive. The waiter was knowledgeable about menu items tasting and how the items sat with their personal palette. Excited to return. read more

Overpriced for quality of food. they could care less about feedback given by the customer. Would definately not be returning. I'm sure the owner will respond with. ( thank you for the kind words) . read more

We didn't have reservations on Wednesday, however we were promptly seating. Apparentl, you need reservations to sit in booths. Not a game changer. The restaurant is beautiful and clean. The portion sizes were plentiful and amazing. That's the 5 Star part of this review. Our server wasn't very attentive. We received drinks and wine quickly. We waited for approximately 35 minutes for dinner, I had pasta and my friend had salmon. I had to request a spoon for the pasta, we had to request bread which was served to the tables around us by other servers, we had to catch the attention of our server to pay the check. He didn't say thank you for coming in or really communicate with us at all. My friend and I have both dined here and the food and service were above and beyond. The restaurant was not slammed. Our server was either inexperienced or new, because this is not the norm. read more

Prices are sky high for good but not great food. It seems as though you're paying for the aesthetics & the ambience. It is a very quiet, warm beautiful restaurant with mediocre food. read more

Excellent service and food Nice ambiance I would definitely eat here again, the food was excellent the people were very nice and professional read more

Benvenuto - Chicken and pasta - Italian Near Me - Milford, Delaware

Ambience was fantastic well decorated for the holidays. Good was excellent and service was fabulous. Would return.

I was very excited to find out that Milford was opening a new Italian restaurant. Tonight my family and I decided to check the place out and we were in total shock from the second we walked through the doors... 1. The place is beautiful, very comfy and quiet. The seating was interesting and the kitchen is an open concept, which was pretty neat! 2. The food was amazing and you definitely get your moneys worth. The three of us ordered the chicken parmigiana and let me tell you, it could feed a village. The chicken breast was almost bigger than the plate. Desert was also great. 3. I drank my water through a PASTA NOODLE. How cool is that? Love how eco friendly they are! 4. Staff was wonderful- everyone is so friendly and welcoming. We were greeted multiple times by different people. I highly recommend this place read more

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