Benvenuti’s Ristorante

  4.6 – 981 reviews   • Italian restaurant

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Refined option offering elevated Italian fare, prime steaks, seafood & wine amid a cozy ambiance.

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December
Truly delicious food! So many enticing options that it was difficult to decide. I tried a bite of every dish at the table, and I would have been happy to finish any of them. The same can be said for their wonderful cocktails.
Pictured is the Chicken Marsala.

The atmosphere was somewhat reduced by the tightness of the seating, with two chairs backed into the busy dining room, and another couple seated within arms reach of those sitting on the bench.
However, service was fantastic, and it was easy to hear my company at the table.

I recommend reserving in advance, as it was absolutely packed on the evening that I attended.
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Iv M
It took me way too long to enjoy a meal here. Of course we choose a super busy weekend. Homecoming for OU. What a fantastic place to have a meal. We opted to order the fresh loaf of bread and 3 entrée. We really wanted pasta. But, when we saw the ribeye offering. We knew we had to have it. Corbin was our server. And he partnered with Allie. They were a dynamic duo. We felt as if we were there only customers. We witnessed them make the rounds to all their tables. So we knew better. We felt as if we were very special guest in their dinning room and were given the best table in the house. This restaurant is perfect for any occasion. Or even a meal when you have no idea what you want. Thank you to the Chef and staff for more than a meal. An experience we will never forget.
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Kaitlyn Armon
We’re relatively new to Norman and tried Benvenuti’s for the first time yesterday (12/5) to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary — and it was truly wonderful! Everyone was so kind, the service was incredible, and the food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the veal pasta special and the Pasta from Hell, and both dishes were packed with flavor and incredibly filling.

A special shout-out to Eliana (our server) and Tyler (the manager). Your kindness made our night feel so special. Thank you for giving us such a memorable anniversary dinner. We can’t wait to come back!
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Ivy Tasha Cox
I recently dined here for the first time, and while the food itself was quite good, the overall experience left a bit to be desired—especially considering the higher price point. The menu offered a variety of appealing options, and the dishes we ordered were flavorful and well-presented. However, several service-related issues made the evening less enjoyable than it could have been.
From the beginning, there seemed to be some confusion with the tables. Our orders were mixed up multiple times with the party seated next to us, resulting in us being served their dishes and vice versa. To add to that, the first glass of wine we received wasn’t the type we ordered, so we ended up waiting even longer for the correct one to arrive. While mistakes happen, the repeated mix-ups made the experience feel disorganized.
We started with the calamari, which unfortunately was on the rubbery side and not as tender as we had hoped. What made things a bit more uncomfortable was the timing of service—our entrées were brought out before we had even made it halfway through the appetizer, leaving us with an overcrowded and cramped table.

Since it was a first date, we had requested a more private seating area when we arrived. Despite having made reservations well in advance, the only alternative offered was a high-top table. We ended up seated at a small two-top placed in the center of the dining room, surrounded closely by other tables, which didn’t allow for any sense of intimacy or comfort.

Overall, I would rate the food a generous 4 stars, as the flavors were enjoyable and the quality was evident. However, the atmosphere earns closer to a 3 due to the tight seating arrangement, lack of privacy, and service hiccups that should ideally be smoother for a restaurant in this price range.

With a few improvements in service flow and seating accommodations, this could easily be a standout dining spot.
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Brandi Meeks
I visited this restaurant Saturday night, and while the food itself was excellent, the experience was a bit mixed. Upon arrival, even though I had a reservation, we showed up about 15 minutes early. The hostess pointed out that we were early and would need to wait—which was fine—but the comment felt a bit unnecessary and set an odd tone for the start of the evening. The dishes were truly impressive—so flavorful that even after waiting and having to take the meal to go, it was still amazing. The kitchen clearly knows what they’re doing.

Service, however, left room for improvement. Our server was friendly enough, but we ended up waiting over an hour for our food. When we mentioned that we had other plans and needed to leave soon, we were told our order had been placed after a very large party, which explained the delay. Still, it was confusing to see guests seated after us receive their meals first, and we didn’t get much of an explanation. I don’t want to assume the ticket was forgotten, but it certainly felt that way.

Once we asked to have the food boxed up, the staff did take care of it quickly. But even after the check was dropped off, it took a while to actually pay because the server disappeared again.

Overall, the food was outstanding, but the service timing definitely needs some attention.
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Karen Montina
We had a nice family dinner here. The food was excellent. We all got a bit too stuffed on the focaccia before the mains came. The parmesan spread on the charcuterie board is dangerously good. The outdoor area is a little loud, lots of hard surfaces with nowhere for the sound to absorb. The service was friendly and prompt.
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James Franklin
The food was very good as expected. The pasta was one of my wife’s favorite and the pizza was delicious as well. We want to go back again for another date. Higher price on the food but for the quality it’s to be expected! We were very happy with our experience.
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Robert Hutchinson
We have eaten here many times since moving to Norman 3 years ago. Easily one of the nicer places from a service, atmosphere and overall food and beverage point of view. Yes it can be on the ‘High side $$ wise’ but you can also chose some of the more affordable items on the menu and still have an excellent meal. One of the restaurants on our rotation here in Norman. The Veal Parm, Lobster Ravioli, any of the steaks, and the Pasta from Hell are all especially good. Enjoy!
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Dawn Harris
Benvenuti’s has been on my bucket list for awhile. We finally went tonight. Ella was amazing. Knowledgeable and attentive. The food was top notch. We thoroughly enjoyed everything. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the amazing spring weather while eating the most amazing dishes. A definite must if you find yourself in Norman.
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Terry Hill
Highly recommend! Me, my wife and daughter had a reservation for Valentines Day at 7pm…so we thought. The reservation was mistakenly made for March 14, not Feb 14th (our mistake)! There we were standing there on Valentines night with the wrong reservation. Not to worry, Justin (Manager) quickly figured out a solution and was able to get a table set up for us miraculously!!! Going way beyond! Saved our night as we were in town from Dallas visiting our daughter. I figured we’d just order a pizza and go back to our hotel room. Nope, Justin pulled it off for us. And, the food was outstanding!!! Service was excellent and accommodating. Thank you Justin and staff for making our Valentines special!
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