Benito's Italian Cafe & Pizzeria

Review №1

Rating: 5

Benito s 2 on 98th/Indiana - Picked up dinner for the family from this location and the experience was fantastic from the beginning to end; my call was answered by AJ, who was friendly and took his time with me as I placed my order. When finished, he repeated everything back to confirm the order and said when I arrived, go to the bar, ask for him, and he d have my order. It was ready promptly when I arrived, the server who finished bagging up my order was super friendly, had beautiful glittery eyeshadow I just had to chat about for a bit, and she helped put the bags in my hand, noting which ones had the soups and to keep it flat. Unpacked the order at home and was instantly pleased; food was still hot, despite me chatting with my neighbor for 10 minutes before going inside; we ordered Ziti Pomodoro, Chicken Siciliana, the Seafood Combo all with Minestrone soup, and Limoncello cake. I had seen a prior review about portion sizes and I don t know whether they maybe had an off experience, were at the other location, or I prefer a smaller size but the amount of food was ample enough for tonight and lunch tomorrow! Calamari and all the seafood in my son s dish was cooked well and not rubbery, chicken in my dish was tender and not overdone or dry, Minestrone soup was delicious and not salty or bland. Pictured are the seafood combo and Chicken Siciliano as my mom had already started eating her Pomodoro!!

Date: 2 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 6 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Went for dinner with my Mother, decided to grab a couple glasses of wine and share some appetizers. We got fried calamari and it was the freshest I ve ever had here in Lbk! Cooked to perfection and not over done. We also got Caprese Salad and Mussels. The garlic knots were amazing as well. Everything was great and reminded of our adventures living in Italy. AJ was our waiter and he was very friendly and helpful, he even went out of his way to ask the Chef if we could get mussels in white wine sauce next time. Of course, they said it wouldn t be a problem! Amazing place and we will be back soon!

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Benitos Italian Cafe & Pizza is an Italian food restaurant. Its flavor is unique. I ordered a snapper fillet in sauce with its fettuccine and it was delicious, as was the finger-licking seafood combo. The attention we received was great, the hygiene is good and the atmosphere too, they cook delicious, we will return

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 1

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 1

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 1

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 2

First time being here and it s not really a place I would recommend! The food wasn t great and the staff were very awkward. Food took forever to be brought out as well.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 2

Zeke and Maryann were lovely. The food was good and prompt. However - my issue is management. The manager was standing behind the bar snapping his fingers at his waitstaff demanding to bring him a water (sir you re a grown man and your waitress is doing her job get it yourself) and barking orders instead of offering to help. Soured the mood for what I was hoping for. The staff really was nice and so sweet. They deserve better management.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

Terrible place to eat

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Our meal was delicious, so the four stars are for that, but service was kind of awkward. Our server alternated between fun banter and forgetting things wed requested. Nothing serious like our entire order, but lemons for our waters, the drink I ordered, refills, and our ticket at the end. Id go back but with some mild hesitation.

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Excellent food. And the price for what we ordered even better! Also has great live music! Perfecto!! Food : 5/5

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 3

It was pretty good. Ive only eaten there once & thats not a fair sample. Id like to go back & try something different.

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 4

Absolutely a hidden gem of a restaurant. Delicious food, great service and fun atmosphere.

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Great food and service! Wouldn t mind a table that wasn t so wobbly (water even tried to fix it with no luck) but the food was so good!

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 3

98TH AND INDIANA LOCATION!! The wife and I decided to go out on a date on Sunday night. We had eaten at the previous restaurant in this building so we decided to give Benitos a try. We were seated promptly. There was no one there when we arrived but the two sitting at the bar. Our waitress brought menus and our drinks in a timely manner. We browsed the menu as it was all new to us. When we ordered we could tell the waitress did not know the menu. My wife actually pointed to the item on the menu so that she could see what was being ordered and then write it down. I ordered and she was off to the kitchen. The food came out in a timely manner, but the order was NOT right. My wife called the waitress over and told her that this was not the item she ordered. She seemed to be a mix of confused and embarrassed. She did not immediately take the plate of food back. In a few minutes she came and picked up the plate that was wrong and then said she had the correct order cooking. The manager, possibly the owner, brought the correct plate out shortly. We had to ask for refills on our drinks. When we asked for the check we were charged for the salad that came with my wifes entree and the soup that came with my entree. My wife brought it to her attention and she told us that it was her 3rd day. So, when we were done, we discussed that this is just another mediocre restaurant to add to the list in Lubbock. You cannot throw a waitress to the wolves if they dont know the menu or how to charge for food. We normally wont throw a place away with one bad visit, but with our experience with the service and the mediocre food, we will mark this one off the list.

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Just picked up togo lasagna and salad. Had never eaten there before and, of course, didnt know what to expect. What a surprise! The portions are huge and delicious. We will definitely go there again.

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

First time to try this. It was fabulous. Great fast and friendly service . The food was perfect had a great flavor just to perfection. I have had Italian food made homemade and this was just as Good. The cost was very reasonable as well. I would definitely recommend trying this Benitos on Salem . It is on the Marsha Sharp access road east bound between Slide and Quaker. If you like Italian food this is definitely worth a try.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Excellent true Italian food by a true Italian owner. Tastes great and very affordable for the quality. Vegetarian options: Vegetable stromboli tasted great as well.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

We have enjoyed the live music and the food has been very good

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 3

Food was fair, waiter was great . Might try again $73 dollars for 4 people, nope Food : 3/5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Great and quick service, delicious food with a fun atmosphere. The staff was so friendly!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

This is a simple and good Italian restaurant. Great bread.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

This place was absolutely amazing. Especially the soup of the day... Gosh u must try it with the bread

Date: 3 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Benitos is THE SPOT for italian, Italian-american food in Lubbock. Shout out to David, excellent waiter and very friendly.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Awesome food! Will be back definitely

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Great Italian restaurant. First time. Well definitely go back. Real Italian!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Food is great. Price is awesome

Date: 3 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 1

Pretty bad. For a table of five, they batted .200 for food satisfaction. Seemed sort of very weak effort at making quality Italian food. Orlandos and even fazzolis are better options. Plus, the fat jack slap for a waiter was not funny and pretty obnoxious.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

The food was really good!! Im not a big Italian food person but this food was great...and the service and atmosphere was awesome!! Will definitely be going back

Date: 4 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

Very flavorful food. Quite warm inside though.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

I just had a vegetarian takeout pizza. It was absolutely wonderful! Wait staff at the bar were very nice. Vegetarian options: I only had the vegetarian pizza, so I can t really expound on other menu items. Parking: Parking in front.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

This is a great place to dine! Very friendly, personal service. They have many dishes to choose from. The food is fantastic and reasonable priced. Would definitely go there again!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

OMG best Italian restaurant since Johnny Carinnos !! Love this place Ill be back

Date: 4 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 1

sticking with Orlandos total messed up dinner

Date: 4 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 3

A lack of competition doesn t allow this place to get good ratings. Mediocre at best. Chicken piccata had about a 1/4 serving of over cooked pasta. Chicken Parm was not fried fresh reheated. The free bread is ok . Server was very kind. If someone in this town finds a way to make real Italian food fresh and right they will make a killing. In the mean time this place will do well because this town doesn t know any better.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Wonderful food, I didn t get our waitress name but she was very attentive and never had to ask for refills.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 1

Maybe you can list your 98th stores phone number online?????? Wld be very helpful. EDIT: You dont even have your menu on your website. Cant even see what you have to offer. Once you do, maybe Ill try your food. Until then, come to 2024 and put your menu on your website.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 1

Don t order House Specialties - Lobster Ravioli thinking it s really ravioli stuffed with lobster. IT S CHEESE RAVIOLI with a spoon full of lobster bits on top. Don t be fooled unless you really just wanted cheese ravioli. They brought me the wrong salad dressing for my side salad, never asked how the food was, and forgot the soup with my meal. First time in, last time in. First impressions.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Saw this place all over facebook, my boyfriend and I finally decided to go. So freaking good !! Good food, good service, and good character !! We got 2 chicken dishes and an appetizer for under $50. Our dishes came with a soup or salad, and refillable bread.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Food was phenomenal. Enjoyed the 98th location

Date: 5 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Good food. Waitress was really good as well.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

We decided to try something different tonight so we chose Benito s. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. We noticed team work among the staff . Our meals included chicken piccata and a plate with different pastas. Both meals were hot and delicious ! We arrived a little after 7:00 and people kept coming in. If this standard is kept up we will keep coming back!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 3

5 star Salem location. Absolutely outstanding food was perfect. 4/4/24 98th and Indiana Ave The eggplant had a burnt taste to it, the tiramisu tasted like cheesecake smothered in chocolate syrup. Service was not up to par. Overall going back to main location. Best part out of 26.00 was the tomatoes soup however was not provided a bowl instead a cup which was a server not listening, and tortellini. Bread was undercooked tasted doughy.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 2

Overall, not better than some frozen food you can buy at the store. The best part was the fried shrimp and Caesar salad. The Alfredo felt flavorless, as well as the bread, Calamari, and mozzarella sticks. The service was good, the staff were all friendly and created an enjoyable atmosphere. Compared to chain places like Olive garden, this is much worse. Especially for the price point.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Theres no better Italian food in Lubbock. Top notch staff. Prices are very fair! Will make this a regular stop, especially when the South Lubbock location opens. Kudos!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Nice place, the chicken Parmesan was spot on , the bread and drinks stayed full, very fresh salad, will be back

Date: 5 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 2

We had a waiter that was very obnoxious and food was fine, but not special or tasted homemade. The meatballs were from a frozen pre-package. Pasta overdone. If you arent wanting authentic Italian, its totally fine. If youre wanting authentic Italian, dont bother.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

The food was so good !!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Nice family owned restaurant.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Highly recommend the lobster ravioli

Date: 5 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 4

Had the pizza, enjoyed the crust. Overall it was good, sauce was ok tasted canned, a little soggy in the middle. My daughter had the chicken alfredo, sauce was bland, more roux than cheese. Needed more parmigian flavor. Typical pre-made from sysco or US foods. Noodles were cooked perfect. The rolls they brought before the meal were the star, I ate them plain because it would have been a shame to put the little prepackaged butter slices on them.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 1

I had heard so many good things about this place. Maybe we caught them on a bad day. There were seven of us. 3 liked their food. One person ate 1 bite and pushed their plate away. Another 3 maybe ate 1/2 of their plate. Meatballs were under cooked and cold. Raw in the middle. Snapper was cold when it got to the table. Chicken parmigiana was good. Chicken cacciatore was not good at all. The teenager that liked his spaghetti left hungry due to the portions being so small. The bread was good though and our waiter was very nice. Sorry for the review. I dont like saying places arent good. Just being honest. We spent a good amount of money for a really bad meal. Just want to share our experiences, thats all.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Great quality food! Very nice and inviting atmosphere. I had the Salmon Piccata and it was amazing. Also tried the Tiramisu and it was perfectly made. I would highly recommend this place. Definitely looking forward to their 98th Street location.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Finally Lubbock has a small, delicious Italian restaurant! They start with garlic knots - delicious! I had their daily special which was a ribeye topped with a shrimp, and a side of linguini. It had a kick (I was pre-warned but like spicy) and the meal will easily feed me twice. The steak was a bit over-done for my preference but still had good flavor and was not dry, so I did not send it back. My friend chose lobster ravioli and loved it. She had minestrone and I had a salad. Both were fine - nothing special, but fine. We finished our meal with tiramisu which was easily as good as what I have had in Italy. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful and proud to tell us she soon planned to be full-time with the restaurant because she loves it so much. Others (managers?) checked on us periodically. They had live music the night we visited and that was enjoyable. I will definitely be back. Thanks for choosing Lubbock!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 2

Pizza was decent I like crispy crust. Crust was a little soggy

Date: 6 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

This was the best Italian food ever. Loved loved loved everything about this place.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

This place was delicious in great service. Recommend the chicken Alfredo and lasagna will definitely go back.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

This is a hidden delicacy in lubbock. It is hardly ever crowded and has great meals for families. I love the vibe of this restaurant. It is not something you would expect from the outside. The pizza is really good, and the prices are fair, too. Our server was really nice and seated us immediately. He gave recommendations one meals, and was a really nice man. I would definitely recommend Bonitos!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 3

Date: 6 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 4

Overall, a great experience from start to finish. The food is reasonably priced and has great flavor. The menu is full of a variety of options sure to please everyone. They do give you bread knots at the beginning, which is a big plus for us. The only downfall I found is that the amount of food you receive for the meal, isn t as much as I would have thought.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

I felt like I was walking into a New York City Italian restaurant! Not nearly enough people were here on a Sunday afternoon, but I hope it changes because these guys are legit! A little bit of everything for everyone! The kids loved their hand-tossed pepperoni pizza - this slice is HUGE! 6-yr old. My husband and I are going carbless (or at least low carb) and they substituted our pasta for a delicious vegetable medley on our Chicken Calabrese dishes, which was amazing. Our teenage niece had the Grilled Tilapia Limone and was very well pleased. Our teenage son had the Chicken Parmigiana and said it was different in a tasty way (he normally picks this dish every time we go to an Italian place, but he says he couldn t truly compare it to others as it was tasty just different). My sister-in-law & her husband enjoyed the special of the day, a Sausage Tortellini with Basil Alfredo sauce and both truly enjoy it as well! For not knowing they existed 24 hours ago, we were very pleased with our meals and will most certainly return! The staff was friendly and very attentive. The owner was even our host at the front door. (Our guess that he was the owner I could be mistaken.) Please check this place out and tell your friends! Dietary restrictions: No pasta (substitutions were no problem!)

Date: 6 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Great food!! Large serving size and superb prices. Service was amazing, even though our server was busy. I always try the Chicken Picatta when I dine at an Italian restaurant, and Benitos did not disappoint me. We will definitely go again!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 3

Food was pretty good. Salad mostly debris. Seating arrangement fairly cramped. Good staff

Date: 7 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Quaint Italian restaurant, excellent service, delicious menu. AJ was attentive and highly recommended our choices. The Pasta Alla Rustica was amazing! Reasonable price point, fresh made orders. Will definitely be our go to Italian spot. All staff were constantly moving, serving the entire dining room, including the bar staff and management.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Our food was delicious! The service was great. The atmosphere is nice, but also casual and friendly.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Amazing service, delicious food! Price is very reasonable

Date: 7 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 1

Pure trash. No Cap!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 1

Called to verify they were open some rude guy on the phone sarcastically says yes. Tried the food tonight and it wasnt the greatest. Italian Garden is way better.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 1

If I could leave 0 stars, I would. The salad, gross. The bread, gross. The entree, GROSSSSSS. Save your money and go elsewhere.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

First time here and the food was amazing! So flavorful and the servers were very attentive and had plenty of suggestions. David was our server and he did great! Best soup was so good.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Great food and staff. Loved the bread. Chicken soup was awesome. We had a great experience there and will be visiting again soon!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Always a stellar experience. This has become a regular spot for us

Date: 8 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Great service and amazing food.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

The best Italian spot in town. Best prices, best service, and of course, best food. We had the salmon piccata and chicken parm. Both were awesome

Date: 9 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 4

Small festive vibe dining area with a full bar and outdoor seating. The menu is surprisingly vast that opens your palates imagination. Excellent flavors, large portions with excellent table service guarantee that I frequent this establishment.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Some of the best Italian I have had in a long time, I will be returning and telling all friends and family to try here. Great service the waiter was on top of empty plates and glasses.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Servers were attentive and polite , food was amazing with good portions ! Got the gnocchi special and it was delicious. Will definitely come again

Date: 9 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

The food was amazing and the mussels tasted super fresh. The staff was amazing! I had the seafood combo

Date: 9 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Great food at a great price. We always get excellent service, and the way the waiter gave our 4 year old his undivided attention was awesome. Kid-friendliness: The server gave our 4 year old his undivided attention. They even put paw-patrol on one of the TVs for our son.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

The food is phenomenal! The service is excellent! You are missing out if you do not try this restaurant!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Great date spot for my wife and I we love it and Everytime we go we try something different!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Great food! Wonderful service. I m working my way through their menu. Lobster Ravioli. Lasagna. Cannelloni. Gnocchi pesto. Pizzas are incredible. Chicken Florentine soup. Chicken noodle soup. ROLLS!!! Oh my!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Fantastic food and service!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

The food was absolutely amazing and pretty quick, perfect for a cold day. The house special Lobster Ravioli so unbelievably amazing and would highly recommend!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

This was honestly the best food Ive ever had in Lubbock. We had the pasta ala rustica and the lobster ravioli, and it was delicious. The portions were generous and the food was clearly made fresh and with love

Date: 11 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

A local hangout with great food.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

First time going and will definitely go back. Super nice people and the food is worth it.

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 2

food was just ok, small portions

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Love the service and are waiter!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

This place is a must eat!!

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Pizza was yummy. We had the The vegetable with pepperoni. They brought us some delicious rolls before the meal. Our waitress was attentive but not annoying. Enjoyed the atmosphere.

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Our favorite Italian restaurant! Always so fresh and authentic! Delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

The pizza was delicious

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

I got the chicken cacciatore and it was great. Had just the right amount of spice, not too much just a lil bit around the 5th or so bite. I would have given 5 stars but I also had an order of calamari and it was close to inedible. Some of the pieces were so hard,almost like they were cooked hours ago. Hopefully on my next visit they can redeem themselves on that calamari.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Amazing food, service was great! And the workers there are so sweet! Top Italian food place in Lubbock Tx!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

It was great :) very warm environment and great staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

The shrimp scampi is my absolute favorite

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

We love this place! The food is delicious! The staff is friendly and prompt. I would definitely recommend this place as the best Italian food in Lubbock.

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 1

There is no air conditioning and the Chicken Piccata was so bad I was embarrassed for them.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

First time eating here, and we were not disappointed! The chicken picatta was delicious. The bread was warm and yummy. I also enjoyed the tomato vinaigrette dressing.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 4

Great restaurant, we stop there on way home from Ruidoso.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

The food was amazing! Everything was so good and fresh! Our server was on it. Not over the top just consistently there with refills and great recommendations.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

The best Italian food in town. Hands down.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

We came here for the first time and everything was delicious and timely. Our server was Kevin and he did a great job answering questions about the menu and taking care of us. I plan to come back and bring the rest of my family.

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Went in for a later Friday dinner and had a great experience. The bread basket was delicious as well as the lobster ravioli and pasta combo. The pre dinner salad didn t strike me as anything special, but the lettuce was fresh and crisp. Will be returning!

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Was totally amazed by the food and service not to mention reasonable pricing

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

I love pasta and this place was an amazing find!

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 1

Waitress was super nice. Food horrible. Right at the start of lunch on a weekday. Got calamari to start. Rubbery flour rings. Got the sampler for the entree, ugh. Im sorry but it was just not good food

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

If you haven t been here you need to try, the food is sooooo good!!

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Fantastic, authentic food. Service was top notch and very reasonable prices

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Great food, good size portions. We love it!

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Been here, before. Food was amazing, so we wanted more. Chicken Florentine, is the best!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 4

Ate here for the first time 2 weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised. Had the linguini and clams and it was very good. Garlic bread served before the meal was outstanding also. Definitely recommend

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

They have the best lasagna Ive had in Lubbock so far.

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Great food! Got the garlic bread appetizer with a side of Alfredo and a personal pizza. Best pizza I ve ever had! Got it as takeout the same week and still good but definitely better in person! Even my daughter who barely eats solids yet ate UP the garlic bread. Super tasty! Kid-friendliness: Super kid friendly! Waitresses were so nice to my daughter!

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

The hot bread is amazing. Pizza was very good and the beer was cold.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

I had the ravioli with the meat sauce and it was delicious. The bread was fresh and hot from the oven. Our server, Scott, was excellent too. Definitely going back.

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Pink sauce is the best.

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Oh my goodness!!! This place was absolutely on point!! My friend and I went to her dr appt and googled best Italian food in Lubbock. This little gem is what we chose after reading all the reviews and view the amazing pictures. This golden gem did NOT disappoint!! I promise I will be making the drive at least every 3 to 4 months just to eat here!! Staff was absolutely amazing!!

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 1

Upon walking in, we noticed the decor was theme appropriate but seemed like it had been there awhile instead of just opening in April. Started out with the Appetizer Sampler and we had the Chicken Florentine with a House Salad and Chicken Parm with a Cesar Salad. Fresh bread came with the entrees. First the appetizer, which the waiter was raving about how good and fresh it was, looked like it came from a bag at the local grocery store. The shrimp were over cooked, calamari was very rubbery and the cheese sticks under cooked. Go figure! The salads also appeared to come from the grocery store. The Cesar Salad was just the house salad with a small cup of bottled Cesar dressing. Not romaine with fresh Parmesan and croutons. The Chicken Florentine was very bland and swimming in water. Looked like they dumped the pasta in a bowl and poured the chicken and sauce in to mix and then dumped everything on the plate. Did not cook it in a pan to cook out the pasta water at all. Though the Chicken Parm had a little more flavor, it was cooked in the same manner so the chicken was very soggy instead of crispy. It would have been a lot better had it been cooked correctly. As far as the bread that came with the meal, I cant comment on since the waiter never gave us any. Only a few bites were taken from all of the food, appetizers and the entrees, and the waiter never asked if we had a problem with the food or if we were just full. He must be used to full plates being left behind. Do not eat here, go to the chain restaurant instead. At least they can cook pasta with sauce and have fresh ingredients.

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Amazing food and exceptional service!

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Food is amazing. Fresh Italian food, made from farm 2 table ingredients. The pizza sauce, pink sauce and ceasar dressing are amazing! Go try it and youll see and taste the difference!!

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

We were in town 4 my besties dr appt. I googled vest Italian folding Lubbock. Read reviews for all the restaurants that showed. We decided on this due to the reviews. This place did NOT disappoint us at ALL!! We had the chicken parm, lasagna, sweet tea. And their delicious bread. This was the lunch portion!! U definitely get your moneys worth. We will be back!! Let me just add that the staff is super friendly and go above and beyond your expectations. I liked that it was NOT loud and a wonderful atmosphere!! Thank you Benitos

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

The food was AMAZING and so was the service! Sarah was our server and she was awesome! We will definitely be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

The service was excellent along with the food. Our drinks were refilled in a timely manner. The waiter apologized for the food taking a while. There was no need because it didnt take that long. Very good food

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Brittany was superb! Vegetarian options: They have may options for vegetarians and very good Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

My son took me for lunch today and the food was delicious from the appetizer to the dessert!!! Highly recommend this restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 3

So heads up. If you use a card to pay. You will be charged a fee. The sauce is so tomatoeeee. Made my mouth perk. Almost to acidy not sure what it was. The vinaigrette is like they added oil to the tomato sauce. Very thick. Couldnt even spread on my salad. The chicken cacciatore was good but I could not eat my meal. Good to try....

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Food was AMAZING service was wonderful I will definitely be going back! Keep up the great work Benito

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 4

The food was great. Service was a little slow, but they seemed short-handed. Had the special and the asparagus was so flavorful. Added: Took down a couple of pictures because people used them as their own and complained about food and service. Take your own pictures!

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 4

Maybe it had to do with the time of day (I was here at 5:30 on a Wednesday), but I was incredibly impressed by the waitstaff. Got me to a table quickly, checked on me often, and food came out within 10-15 minutes of ordering. I had the chicken damabianca, and it was okay but nothing special. The garlic knots were tasty, though, and the pizzas looked good enough to make me want to come back. Overall, I think its a nice little place that will get better over time.

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 1

Food was cold and not cooked all the way. Do not recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 3

Overall the food was good and hot when it arrived. The service was a little slow but I ve seen a lot worse. I think the service is better after reading the reviews that were posted a month ago. Benito s is worth going back and I m sure the service will get better each time.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Great local italian place in the historic cactus alley. The food was excellent, and the service was great. Wish we had left room for desserts. Highly recommend!!

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Good food

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Great food & service!

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Waiter and waitress were on top of our drinks and our and our needs. We found this place by chance and have eaten here twice in one week.. food amazing and on point. Felt like were in Italy. Great family place to eat. Kid-friendliness: They made my nephew feel great he two and very picky and he ate everything we had. He lived the bread

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

It seems that most of the negative reviews here are about slow service or someone yelling mamma mia in the kitchen. Look, the owner is Italian, and as such, maybe a little more laid back (or slow) than us hungry Americans prefer. Quality Italian, excellent rolls, inexpensive house wine selection, excellent service from Benito and his staff. They havent been open long, to come onto Google and give a new business a one-star review because the food was excellent but the service is slow is just..crass at best.

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 1

Went there for lunch today because I had been wanting to try it. Husband got the pasta combo and I decided on the chicken parmigiana. Neither meal was hot and did not taste very good at all. Left a horrible taste in our mouth. (My husband said we needed to go home a lick our dogs rear to get the taste out of our mouth). Our waitress was good and the hostess was amazing the only redeeming qualities of the experience. Hope others have a better experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

This has got to be the best Italian food in Lubbock so so good we will be returning customers!

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Food was amazing. Our server, Scott was on it! He was so friendly and was quick!

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

First time there and it was fabulous!

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 1

Absolutely terrible service! Multiple tables walked out on a Friday night! Do not recommend this place!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 1

Simply put go to fazolis for better quality and quality. The 1.5 hour wait for food to start, second the portion sizes are a joke at best! But all the wait finally it comes out cold Im not one to even say much about warm food but when my kid points out hers is cold too then theres an issue. I told the manager/owner whatever he was that had been standing there the entire time fratenizing, the issues and he blames waitress. Saying the plates have just been sitting there. I said why didnt you bring them yourself then as a Manager of a understaffed restaurant you would think that would be his first priority but no. Wouldnt recommend this place to an enemy I should have known when everyones telling me bad things. Listen!!! You can tell from the pic the size and just how cold it was! This is the pasta sampler for crying out loud! Lasagna, manicotti and ravioli. Thats all in the dish in that picture for 15$. Seriously the smallest place iv ever recieved as a main.

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 1

Horrible service. Waiter walked around with a piece of jewelry asking if anyone lost it then proceeded to propose to random women in the restaurant. Alfredo was bland and salmon was too salty.

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 2

I had been hearing so many good things about this place & finally decided to check it out! Bizarre, disappointing, horrible, weird experience overall. Ambiance was definitely lacking, but I was like hey, maybe its a little hole in the wall, best pasta youve ever had sort of place. We were sat at a table way too close to the kitchen doors and could hear them talking and cursing in the back better than we could hear each other to talk at our table. It got more uncomfortable the longer we sat there. We were our servers only table, but they were so rushed with us from the second we sat down. No plates for bread, not very personable. Still, I get working service jobs are hard, everyone has off days, I was ready to let it slide. She repeatedly asked if we wanted ranch dressing on our salads which we did not, and then surprise, we got ranch dressing on our salads. No where to be seen after dropping those off, we decided to just eat them instead of waiting for her to come back. I watched another server ask someone at the table next to us to move over so she could sweep under the table WHILE HE WAS SITTING THERE EATING DINNER. Awkward at best, rude and unhinged at worst. Same server (not our main one) took the parmesan off our table, without saying a word, AS WE WERE SITTING THERE. It was so weird for lack of any better description. But then, the food is coming out, and its time to chow down. Weirdness aside, I was still hopeful. The rolls/garlic knots/bread sticks/whatever were good - fresh, warm, and yummy. I will give them that. Our salads had the wrong dressings and were soaking wet on the bottom. I got a few bites in before everything got super soggy. Our meals were really not great. Alfredo sauce tasted like straight up milk, ziti pomodoro was uhh not that, marinara sauce in lasagna was sweet as all get out. And the portions were TINY. Id rather spend the same amount literally anywhere else and get so much more. Id say my plate was 20% pasta, 80% sauce. This was just a weird and disappointing experience. At one point I hear someone scream mamma mia from the kitchen. I felt like I was on a prank show. Bizarre. I will not be back to say the least.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Food, service and ambiance are great. Definitely give this place a try if you like Italian.

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

This was a great experience. First time we went and we went as a large group. The owner and staff were extremely accommodating on a Friday evening for such a large group. The owner personally checked on us during our wait, assisted us during our time there and was very hospitable. The service and staff were awesome, personable and I cannot rave about the food enough. It was hard to choose which dish to get because they all sounded great. Everyone in our group could not stop talking about the dishes we all got and were wiping our plates clean. It was a true family style la cena and very authentic Italian experience. So glad to find this in Lubbock. HIGHLY recommend Benito s! Will definitely be going back.

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Fabulous food and excellent service. We will be returning again soon.

Date: a year ago