Benvenuti's Ristorante

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.

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.

Fantastic service, food, wait staff! We went for a celebratory dinner and it was absolutely delicious. The special sour dough bread with the tomato basil spread was amazing. All of our entrees were excellent. First time there, won’t be the last!

Went to this restaurant tonight after hearing this was a great place to eat. Well....eh, it was okay. Chicken Marsala was not very flavorful (pictured). I also posted the arancini picture, because it was probably the best bite of the night. Had a bite of my wife's spaghetti and meatballs. It was just okay. Antipasta was pretty good. Beware!! There is a reason why they don't post the prices on some of the mixed drinks. To preface my experience, I don't hardly ever drink. I decided, "what the heck, I'll order one tonight." $18 for an old fashioned. It wasn't even near the best I've had. When a drink costs almost as much as an entree, there is something wrong. This place was definitely a one and done. Definitely wouldn't go back. It was disappointing. There are many better places for a heightened value and superior flavors.

Very nice elegant upscale restaurant. Had dinner with some friends in the red room which was small more private with 4 tables, it was different but very dark. Later on they turned on the lights to brighten it up. Bruschetta was the best I've had that I was taken back. Different than anywhere else but better. The pizza was very good I would've ordered something more unique but she was craving pizza, good heat and flavor. The lamb was very good but the potatoes that came with them were out of this world I mean just phenomenal. I was full but wasn't leaving any potatoes behind. We had a show and we were running short on time I asked the waitress how long it would take and she said I'll ask the chef to work on our meals first and they came right out with them shortly after. Great service, great food, great ambience would love to return.

Excellent bartender Cory 👍 pasta from Hell, asparagus,, Greco salad. All very good 😊 Old fashioned was very good 🥃

We made a reservation for a Saturday night and our table was ready to go as soon as we arrived. Food was delicious. I had the beef tenderloin, garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. My husband had the lobster ravioli and we had calamari for an appetizer. The only issue we had was we were sat by the door to the kitchen so it was very busy and loud at times but that was minor. I would definitely recommend for a date night.

We went to Benvenuti’s in Norman because it was our 17th wedding anniversary and we wanted to avoid having to drive all the way to Oklahoma City in order to have a fancy dinner. Benvenuti’s is the fanciest restaurant in Norman and for a good reason: the interior feels romantic-luxurious, the food is delicious, the menu options are numerous, the cocktails are perfectly mixed and the service is impeccable. We went with the idea of ordering the crab claws, from friends’ recommendation, but had to try the sea bass and the lamb chops, as they looked incredible. And they were great, particularly the lamb chops, the best lamb I ever tasted. Special mention to the bartender who made perfect dirty martinis and perfect old fashioned. These are rarely done right. We also thought the waiting staff did an excellent job advising us and taking care of us. Finally, the reservation process was very good on their website and we had several options for sitting: the bistro area is by the front door, on high tables; the main dining area is dark and romantic but we did not have a good experience there in the past, as the darkness played tricks with our eyes; there is a patio area that looks very interesting and definitely worth trying during summer days. We ended up selecting the wine room. The wine room is beautifully decorated and the natural light from the windows felt really comfortable. Definitely our new go-to fancy restaurant.